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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1948
Page
7
The speaker lauds General Eisenhower, praising his talents and leadership, suggesting he could have been president and urging the nation to honor him in 1952. They contrast him with other generals and note public confidence in Ike across political parties.
The fish and game department reports 1000 more deer tags sold in September and October 1948 than in the same months a year earlier. Resident fishing licenses rose to 5162, nonresident big game licenses grew to 764, elk tag sales declined to 11066, and overall 1948 license sales through November reached about 174000, up 10000 from 1947.
Mr and Mrs Leland L Auger host a dance practice Monday night for Boy Scouts and Bee Hives girls as they prepare for the TM junior gold and green ball to be held Tuesday.
The author praises Dwight D. Eisenhower as a great leader whose World War II success depended on his genius and collaboration with others. The piece contrasts Ike with Montgomery, notes Patton's role, and warns that guiding China era policy may be unwinnable, arguing that U.S. aid costs are minor compared to war costs.
A rough history notes snowfalls, timber and mining in Boise County. It describes pine species, hot springs like Grimes Pass and Garden Valley, and Idaho City as county seat. Gold fever began in 1862 with the Splawn Grimes party. Boise County became a gold producer in Idaho Territory with towns rising and ghosting. Pioneer City and others are mentioned along with long effort in lumber and livestock farming.
Attendees included Supt Condie Prof Dewey Olsen Wilbur Fife Mrs Mathicock H Carl Nnelson and Judge Jos S Geddes Jesse Johnson who motored to Pocatello for matters. Betsy Kimball hosted the Golden Hour club November 22 with 500 high score won by Emily Foss. Donald Bradford to return home after two year missions. Genell Larsen Eva Joy Wallgren and friends hosted Partners at a Wallgren home pot luck. Jess Packard entertained Boo Make club with dinner and cards. Lester Lowe attended Utah Fur Breeder’s Show in Salt Lake. mink exhibited. U S cold storage capacity rose by 20 million cu ft from Oct 1945 to Oct 1 1947.
Glimpse of a busy week with visits and travels in Glendale Boise and Preston hospital reports a newborn baby girl for Mrs Alder. Mrs Ellen Jensen and Mrs Velroy Auger plus Jerry and Janet visit Boise. Mr Darrell Perkins and family spend weekend with Verl Auger family. Percy Larsen returns from Gooding and Lucy Porter visits Mapleton parents.
Extension horticulturist Tony Horn of the University of Idaho warns that about 80 percent of orchard trees can be girdled by mice during winter. He recommends immediate prevention steps including staking and placing poison in runs around trees, with strict adherence to county agent and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service directions to protect birds and other animals. Large fall populations mean prompt action to protect valuable trees.
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