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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1944
Page
6
Dayton camp of Daughters of Pioneers held a Friday gathering at Elvira Mendenhall's home with Captain Nancy Jones presiding. Ann Hansen spoke on James Hansen's life and service in the LDS church, and Leona Balls led a lesson on Utah governors. Ann Hansen played a piano solo and refreshments followed.
Mink Creek residents hosted visits from Hyrum Bell and family who spent winter in St George Utah. The PTA met Friday with a dance following a short program. A birthday party honored Valene Bell at Dwight Wilde home Friday. Edna Nelson left for Los Angeles with Glenda Sargent. The Mink Creek Ranchers club plans an April 21 banquet and dance at Preston. MIA concluded winter activities with an entertainment last Tuesday. Scouts led by Gene Olson held a court of honor in the Mink Creek chapel last Sunday.
Milton A Horsley of Soda Springs, Speaker of Idaho House, announces bid for governor on the Republican ticket in the June 13 primary. A Idaho native, Horsley served four terms in the Legislature and has been Speaker during two terms, including the current session.
Glendale resident Mrs Ethel Barnes from Cache Junction Utah spent several days visiting Mr and Mrs Herbert Owens and Miss Josie Barnes. A surprise party celebrated the birthday of Mrs Marguerite Ainscough at school on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Cecelia Petterborg received a birthday surprise by a call from Sergeant Donald F. Petterborg stationed in Edmonton Canada. James Corigatti of Preston visited Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Vern Nelson called on Mrs Hope Workman in Preston Saturday. An entertainment honored Mr and Mrs Christian Larsen and families and Mr and Mrs Jesse Wheeler and families who are moving from the ward, featuring a program then dancing with ice cream and cake. Leann Anger visited Trenton Saturday afternoon. Moroni Phillips and Walter Beutter of Dayton were guests Sunday evening giving talks. Last Thursday Bishop Asan Webster cut his foot while chopping wood for a chicken brooder. a bone fragment was removed and several stitches taken. he is improving.
Grace area plans seasonal labor on Gem Valley farms to hire 30 Mexican nationals and relocated Japanese laborers from Bannock county. The labor committee says 12 farmers will employ workers to harvest sugar beets potatoes and other crops. Wesley Hubbard reports the mix of nationalities will be announced soon as the first imported labor used in east Bannock county under war food administration and relocation authority.
Preliminary figures show Idaho poultry cash income from sales of chickens eggs and box products reached 10.431 million dollars in the past year up 65 percent from 1942 and the highest since 1925. Eggs totaled 300 million and averaged 36.8 cents a dozen while chickens yielded about 23.4 cents per pound.
Anna Mae Palmér and Emma Ann Neeley of Preston join Utah State Agricultural College Chorus for the opera Martha in Logan April 21 and 22 207? The production features an 80 member chorus and a 30 piece orchestra under Professors Manning and Christiansen. Two casts of principals, both Preston graduates, with Anna Mae as alto and Emma Ann as first soprano.
Idaho turkey producers saw a drop in pounds sold from 4 076 000 in 1942 to 8 387 000 in 1943 while cash income rose to 1 108 000. Gross income including farm consumption rose to 1 150 000 in 1943 from 1 059 000 in 1942. Average weight reached 15.9 pounds per bird, with growers paid 32.7 cents per pound versus 25.0 in 1942.
A state aviation council will meet in Boise on April 22 to discuss developing Idaho's aviation industry since the group was formed last fall. Bert Zimmerly of Lewiston seeks an Idaho feeder line across sections of the state using existing transcontinental facilities. Data flights over routes began last week to support applications for the line. James Spofford has left the state reclamation service to lead the Nyssa project, with Mark R. Kulp succeeding him and bringing irrigation engineering experience from the University of Idaho.
The Republican committee announces a regional meeting in Salt Lake City on April 24 for leaders in sheep cattle sugar beet and fruit industries. The aim is to hear plans and design practical protection measures to prevent further damage to basic producing factors of the region’s economy.
BOISH April 13 report notes cool dry weather and strong winds in March retarding range feed growth. Few ranges open April 1 provided little feed, requiring water hauling for sheep and lambs. Cattle and further details follow.
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