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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1953

Page

8

Community Notes From Fairview And Surroundings

Social visits fill the week as the Hinckleys host Mapleson and Burbanks for dinner and TV. Beehive girls host a party directed by Mrs Porter with games and lunch for Marjorie Knapp and her sisters. A birthday gathering honors Mrs Larson with relatives visiting and slides shown by Mervin Sharp. Nearby families from Preston Ogden Rexburg and Salt Lake City share church program and scripture readings during weekend visits.

George Burbank Vern Hinckley Fairview Lillian Porter Marjorie Knapp la Preal Coleen Karren Chatterton DeAnn Joan Porter Clarence Sharp Preston Joseph H. Stone George Porter Fred Porter Harry Knapp Ned McCracken Neddie Ogden Alvaro Burbank Denzil Larson Elva Earl Dauger Georgia Rose Rexburg

Skunk Holler Column Mourns Bank Founder Jacob Stonecob

The Skunk Holler community notes the death of Jacob Stonecob 87 influential founder of Skunk Holler First Fi nancial Bank. Funeral held at Skunk Holler chapel cemetery with 16 stockholders, widow owning 15 shares, and Jacob Stonecob Jr. as only surviving son. The piece laments local stagnation and urges residents to act to preserve the town’s future.

Haint Heven St. Patricks Jacob Stonecob Skunk Holler Brotherhood of Skunks Everton Stonecob Deacon Walker Skunk Holler Chapel Widder Stonecob Jacob Stonecob Jr

Household cleaners for coffee cup stains

A hot baking soda solution usually removes coffee stains from cups. For stubborn cases, A C Weise of the University of Idaho chemistry department recommends household bleach diluted about ten to one.

A. C. Weise University of Idaho Chemistry Department

Idaho Governor Proclaims April Cancer Control Month

Gov Len Jordan proclaims April as cancer control month urging Idahoans to support cancer prevention efforts. The proclamation cites that about one fifth of Idaho residents may develop cancer, projecting around 117000 people could be affected unless trends change.

Len Jordan Idaho Gem

Idaho Declares April Cancer Control Month 1953

Governor Len Jordan proclaims April as Cancer Control Month in Idaho urging citizens to learn the seven danger signals of early cancer and support the American Cancer Society’s 1953 crusade funds and programs. The proclamation notes national designations and calls for public observance and action.

American Cancer Society Idaho Act of Congress Len Jordan State of

Time Now to Spray for Alfalfa Weevil

Alfalfa weevil can be controlled economically with early stubble applications of an approved insecticide. Farmers are advised to apply promptly to prevent damage and protect yields.

Insecticide Guidance For Idaho Alfalfa Weevil Control

County Agent Daniel Roberts outlines spray recommendations using one half pound of actual chlordane per acre or one fourth pound dieldrin or heptachlor in 30 gallons of water to be applied before alfalfa reaches three inches. University of Idaho entomologist Roland Portman reports all three insecticides yield the same results when used as directed. If not sprayed, weevil damage appears before first cut. hay should be harvested and stubble sprayed when removed. Insecticides are available locally. call No. 8.

Daniel Roberts Roland Portman University of Idaho

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