Poston Press Bulletin, Volume 3 #21-25
Volume 3 #21: Aug. 15, 1942
Page 1: New pay roll disbursement adapted; new adobe yard makes bricks for school; temporary board of trustees boosts enterprise.
Page 2: Sports.
Page 3: Church services; Issei request representation on temporary community council; Saturday night dance at 209; Poston 2 community enterprise to get new quarters.
Page 4: More on council; sports; boy chased by turtle; Salinas center checks available.
Volume 3 #22: Aug. 16, 1942
Page 1: Issei members to have voice in temporary council; impressive ceremonies for o-bon festival seen; last day to file names of council members.
Page 2: Sports; engagement.
Page 3: A soldier's sweetheart; beeline for the deadline.
Pages 4, 5: Cartoons.
Page 6: Boy Scout activities; 8 blocks favor WRA council according to survey; temporary pumping system installed; sumo ground being prepared; Christian vacation school planned; girls' softball league organized.
Page 7: A typical day in the nursery; sports; talents wanted.
Page 8: Sports.
Pages 9, 10: Cartoons.
Page 11: Poston 3 issues press bulletin; administration lauds progressive spirit of Poston 3; students urged to file questionnaire; co-op experts to lecture; Hawaiians to entertain; want to swim?
Page 12: Police; dental clinic; announcements; recreational; medical clinic; employment; church services; lost & found.
Pages 13, 14: Cartoons.
Volume 3 #23: Aug. 18, 1942
Page 1: Article about gambling being prohibited; machine shop and service stations to be built here; plan to enlarge knitting and crocheting classes seen; postage rate; six arrive here to study Poston co-op organization.
Page 2: Sports.
Page 3: New post office for Poston 2; lack of water, cleared land, equipment hold up labor program; two more official cars obtained; resident to attend JACL meeting in Utah; firemen beautify surrounding; 'AG' department calls for more farmer residents urged to participate.
Page 4: Sports; main canteen to accept orders for ice; 214 mess hall gets three coolers; block 229 enjoys local talent; lost-a plumber's friend.
Page 5: Library drive scheduled; twenty enroll in training course; prep students choose classes; mail order facilities to open; auditions held for vocalist; sports; Hawaiian troupe entertains.
Page 6: With the Departments column; messing around column.
Page 7: Statement by general manager of community enterprises.
Page 8: Financial statement of community enterprises.
Page 9: Continuation of above.
Volume 3 #24: Aug. 19, 1942
Page 1: The world at war; cooks approve menu; community enterprise builds new store; residents warned 'drink faucet water'.
Page 2: World at war continues; baby boy born to police chief; sports; snowballs; Poston greets 10 more evacuees.
Page 3: Poston 2 department heads to meet regularly; 'AG' program making progress; 10 blocks favor WRA council setup; 5 blocks postpone election; water system and disposal plant near completion; requests for moving into other camps to be considered.
Page 4: Scouting; movies tonight for Poston 2; old shoes can be resurrected; police department positions open to eligible persons; beauty salon opens for milady; no weekly dances for Poston 2 dance lovers; United Christian Church holds first services in new building.
Page 5: Chief steward urges planting of victory gardens; Poston 3 delegates to meet with Poston 1 council; recreational program continues to expand; boys activities organized; nursery school to be established; sewer system to be completed soon.
Page 6: With the Departments column; this life as a trial reporter.
Volume 3 #25: Aug. 20, 1942
Page 1: Official appointment of block managers - Sept.1; plans for cultural and recreational centers approved; Poston starlight symphony in second series; dramatic dept. to present play; brief beats.
Page 2: Sports.
Page 3: Vandalism may delay adequate water supply; temporary council election to be held as scheduled; magnificent cottonwood bowl planned for Poston 2; Poston 2 residents to receive first payment of cash advance.
Page 4: Attention Salinas Evacuees (need to pick up paychecks).
Page 5: Public warned of fire hazards, cautioned against thefts; lumber distribution status clarified; insurance advice, service offered; auditions for kubota dance orchestra; Christian leaders transferred; talent show auditions; clinic opens optometry office.
Page 6: Sports; art society meets; Poston 3 plans new library; vacation school to begin; sewing to be taught; social welfare to open; personals; messing around.
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