29 Dec 1955
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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1955
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a person named Mrs Hughes with schooling in Angiesy and England. It mentions service in the British army artillery during World War II and education in India, with garbled phrases about Vand Mater and a white description. The text is fragmented and lacks clear dates or locations.
A Thursday night storm damaged multiple farms in the county with several buildings shattered. The Alvin Nielsen farm at Weston reported its 45 foot chicken coop severely damaged as tin rods and gables were torn loose and debris scattered around a nearby 90 foot coop.
Janz states the final date for approving teens and purchase agreements for eligible 1955 crops is Jan 16 1956. Applications must be filed by the deadline to allow time for inspections and other details. Some crops such as wheat barley and oats have Jan 21 deadlines.
Idaho agricultural officials warn potato growers that starting January 1, 1956 the payment rate for diverting potatoes under the current stabilization and conservation program will drop from 50 to 40 cents per 100 pounds. The program, operating since September, aims to divert several potatoes into starch and livestock feed. Through December, more than three million pounds had been diverted under the scheme, with a 50 cent rate per 400 pounds through December 31, and 40 cents through March under quality standards graded No 2 or better.
Plans under way for a gala New Year’s Eve dance at the Franklin stake house. The event starts at 9 p.m. with hats horns and confetti for Festivities. An orchestra and program will provide entertainment with an invitation extended to Oneida stake and the public. The Citizen also notes L Babson’s 1956 1958 forecasts by the international business commentator and banker.
The fire chief states baking soda is a practical, effective extinguishing agent for Class A fires comprising paper wood and cloth. He warns against using water on Class B fires and notes non conductive agents are needed for electrical fires.
Mrs and Mrs Thomas Heath of Preston are prominent residents from Idaho and Franklin County who will depart from San Francisco on December 21 for the annual Christmas cruise. The couple, longtime Republicans, are noted in county and state circles and are celebrated for civic work. The voyage marks their anniversary and features Hawaiian leis as part of the festive greeting before the ship sails from the Golden Gate.
The gleaned text indicates the Laketown breeders association elected LC erts as president at a December 12 meeting in Pocatella. Other state officers included Thomas Maberty and Ru cae Se titi ta ecemids sini. The fragment mentions shows and activities with references to 1956 and names like Henman Weick and Calavel in a livestock breeder context.
Over six months the local extension office assembled an information file for Franklin county residents. A shipment of 577 federal bulletins on topics from vegetable growing to garlic care arrived from Senator Herman Welkers to expand the already extensive Idaho bulletin collection. An order can be placed for copies of these bulletins in the county extension office information file.
The Desert Song opera at Preston High impresses with a strong, unusually fine cast. Director Lyle Shipley notes high enthusiasm from tryouts held December 16 and expects one of the finest productions yet.
The Internal Revenue Service treasury department has prepared a 84 page bulletin with illustrations and answers to income tax and social security questions aimed at farmers. County Agent Daniel Roberts says the guide helps with basic tax problems and reporting regardless of system.
The American Legion post sponsors a regional Cutter Races event between Utah and Idaho teams to be held next Monday at the airport. Local residents witness teams competing as Jensen of Cove Utah draws pairs with participants Gerr2i and Ethy amid community school activities and a school-hosted program nearby.
An analysis predicts 1956 will bring modest growth with higher wages and steady consumer demand, while auto and housing sectors may slow. Real estate activity should stay steady, with suburban development and costly apartment buildings facing tighter profits, and farm prices supported by subsidies but weather risks remain.
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