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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1950
Page
5
County agent Daniel Roberts urges poultrymen to cull early moulters and broodys to cut feed costs. Two year old hens in hot weather show poor production, and many are no longer profitable. Regular weekly checks for yellow beaks and shanks help remove loafers from flocks. Continuous evaluation during peak and post season advised.
The Loofbourrow family notes a man who has directed First National and Power County banks, served as secretary and president of the local chamber of commerce, chaired the school board, held Adjutant duties in the Sixth District, and acted as alternate national committeeman of the American Legion, and president of the Fifth District Bar Association. The Loofbourrow family includes his wife, one son, a daughter, and three grandchildren.
County agent Daniel Roberts explains that hormone pellets can fatten both young and old roosters for market at about five cents a third. University of Idaho extension poultryman Reid Merrill endorses the treatment, noting Idaho fryer men use it successfully. Pellets are inserted under the bird’s neck skin.
The Washington and Idaho delegations joined to seek government department support for Idaho farmers and workers. The four member congressional delegation, two Republicans and two Democrats, teamed with Idaho livestock, wool, potato, and beet sugar groups to press for a square deal. The text questions the level of help from Worth Clark and how often the senator was found in Washington.
The article notes that diethyl stilboesterol pellets slow male characteristics and fatten birds, with treated fryers reaching market weight around ten weeks. Shots are given three to four weeks before marketing, and properly fed birds show up to two pounds gain in four weeks.
Work began this week on adding shelves counters and display racks in the Blackfoot fairgrounds women’s building to improve needlework exhibits for the 1950 fair opening Sept 12. Mrs Charles P Kirksey Idaho Falls superintendent of the women’s department visited Blackfoot to confirm improvements and entries must be on the fair grounds by 8 p m Sept 10 with judging completed by Sept 11 to allow viewing on opening day. The fair participates in the nationwide crochet contest with expanded classes and a best of fair trophy offered by the National Needlecraft bureau. Premium lists are available from Ruth C Hartkopf secretary manager Blackfoot.
Sgt. Craig McDonald at Logan recruiting station told local youths that volunteers may choose among army branches for a three year enlistment, while draftees have no choice. Raft of options includes airborne, armored cavalry, chemical, coast artillery, engineers, MP, field artillery, infantry, medical, ordnance, quartermaster, signal, transportation, plus Far East assignment and schooling opportunities.
The speaker says vacant positions must be filled and personal wishes about service type and place cannot be considered. He urges young men of draft age to consult before draft notices arrive, noting that once called by selective service they cannot be accepted as volunteers.
University of Idaho horticulturist George Woodbury warns that planting late vegetables is risky in hot dry areas. In irrigated Idaho regions, Chinese cabbage spinach carrots lettuce turnips and rutabagas can grow well, with harvest possible soon after August start.
With fishing pressure high on most waters, Robert C Bright of 135 West 1st No proves skill by outwitting lunker finny gamesters in a contest conducted by a magazine. details note his win and address.
Mr Bright is named winner in Outdoorsman magazine third annual Fisherman of the Month for June. His rainbow trout weighed eight pounds and was caught June 4 on the Big Blackfoot river, topping all western zone open division rainbows in the national contest. He receives tackle and accessories as the prize.
A short town item notes the number 8 appearing in phone exchanges as locals discuss upgrades and the growing demand for faster communications in the city. No specific names or dates are given. The piece emphasizes daily life and infrastructure.
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