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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1954

Page

2

Community notes highlight Easter gatherings and family milestones

Franklin and neighboring communities share a mosaic of birthdays, temple visits, and family reunions. Residents including the Handy Hawkes and Gibson families celebrated Easter themed buffets, temple sessions, and birthday anniversaries, while others attended fireside gatherings and school events across Logan, Preston, Pocatello, and Bear River area.

Earl Cole Rons Rodger and Holis Glade Handy Horace Hawkes Julie Hawkes Mabel Middleton Erma Rolfson Logan Ross Gibson Arimo Wallace Rose R. C. Affleck Preston Jed Atkinson Neen Dunkley Barbara Doney LaDawn Hampton Meda “Lowe Bessie Wright Boise Las Vegas Theris Hyde Georgia Poole Whitney Virginia Hawkes Franklin Elma Porter Whitehead Sisters Logan Temple Gretta ‘Corbridge Vanona Geddes Banida Maggie Jamison Adele Morrison Martha Rosser Freddie Jean David Steven Ogden Alton Nelson Pocatello L. R. Atkinson P. L. Robinson Lloyd Bair Albert Bateman R. J. Spackman Louis Robinson Richmond Don Robinson Weston Dell Lewis Howard Jack Jay Germany Amy Morrison Clea Bigley Twin Falls Dale Adams Dalene Peggy Ann Layton Harley Lowe Ogden Sunday. Mrs. Lowe’s Mother, Mrs. Laura Atkinson Clair Woodward Bear River High School Tremont Charles Ralph Idaho Falls Sidney Reed Jamison Willard Larsen Ella > Porter Pacific Grove Calif Larsen Cache Valley Luella Doney Jennie Stones Marjorie Christensen Ellen Wright DUP of Relief Society Ann Olsen Beatrice Bennett Ellen’ Wright Vonda Packer Bertha’ “Woodward Joshua Hawkes County Verda Beckstead Beckstead DUP Salt Lake City Isabella Bradford Serena Lowe Ruth, Parkinson Geo. Whitehead Bert Jensen Cardston Canada Eldon Allen Port. Huron Mich Stewart, Geddes Whitehead Merlin ‘Swainston Gretta Corbridge Tressa Biggs Geddes Cove Marilyn ,Doney Mesdames Estelle Smith Tosie Lewis Zelma Comish Monta Wickham Aline Jensen Phyllis Moser Leone Smith Lydia Comish Wickham Jensen Laura Atkinson Martha’ Rosser Gayle Lowe Joyce Eck Providence Alice Oliverson Lillie Robinson Jamiel Nelson Marilyn Atkinson Nettie Lewis Estelle Wright Thelma Doney Gwen Gibson Veda Alder Kay Wright Josie Lewis Freddie Jean Rosser Eck Dora Aitkin Garnet Woodward William Smith Kay Hampton Ruby Hampton Isabelle. Lowe Logart Esther Buckley Axel Anderson C. C. Hampton Parley Hampton Lyceum Franklin School Frank Lin Marvin Neeley Aera My Neeley Rachel Neeley Cyril Lowe Wendell” ‘Oliverson Janet Sugar City Lewis William. Lauritzen Paris Ida Reuben - Lowe Raymond Daviess Brigham City Elna Gregerson Phoebe Wheeler Davies Warren Grace Robinson Ether Biggs Draper, Ut Robinson

Idaho Eyes Record Federal Aid for 1955 Highway Plan

Idaho motorists were told the senate interstate commerce committee approved a federal-aid highway bill of 760 million dollars. Idaho would receive 9.024 million with 4.215 million for primary, 2.965 million for secondary, 361 thousand for urban, and 1.483 million for interstate. The bill must pass both houses and, if approved, funds would be available after January 1955.

Idaho Henry Dworshak Herman Welker Idaho Highway Department Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Earle V. Miller Miller Senate House Congress

Idaho Plans Largest Highway Project in State History

Miller announced a major federal aid package would fund the state’s largest highway construction effort ever envisioned. He praised long-range planning that would allow the project to start in an orderly fashion.

Idaho Miller

Weevil Control More Efficient With Heptachlor

Early spring control of over-wintered alfalfa weevils with heptachlor reduces larvae damage. J Everett Bussart cites large scale tests proving effectiveness. four oz per acre suffices, with spray or dust options. Timing is crucial as pollinators are inactive and residue is minimized.

J. Everett Bussart Velsicol Corporation Bussart

Early alfalfa growth triggers weevil activity and need for control

The article warns that adult alfalfa weevils emerge with warm weather and begin laying eggs within a week to 10 days. Early insecticide application before alfalfa reaches three inches is crucial to prevent larvae and future damage, with up to 800 eggs produced by a single female. Bussart advises consulting state or county agricultural authorities for proper timing of heptachlor insecticides.

Bussart

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Mabel Handy Rose Hawkes S. J. Handy Preston Electric RCA Estate RCA RCA Victor Preston Electric & Furniture Co North State Preston ‘Reaily- Mix Concrete Co South ‘State Franklin County Grain Growers GMC MOTOR
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