Outstanding News Events of 47 Compiled From The Citizen
A compact county chronology from The Citizen covers January to February 1947. It notes local actions including chamber opposition to rail disbandment, new editor arrival, early closing of businesses, a large wooden model watch display, and civic efforts like March of Dimes drives. Also mentions county airport funds, fire-damaged stations, scholastic honors, and Boy Scouts anniversaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
InVy Luaueros
Citizen
Blanche Hollingsworth
THE
Chamber of Commerce
ULC Railroad
Don E. Smith
Bill MacKnight
Jerome Group
Deer Cliff Inn
T. C Merrill
Merrill Jewelry Store
Stork Derby
Arland Hansen
Franklin Ward
Matthew Cowley
Council of Twelve
Preston Municipal
Organization of Modern Farm Equipment Company
Bill McCune
Barl Nelson
eSateses
March of Dimes
Idaho
Calvin Taylor
University of New Mexico
Cache Valley Chapter Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
The Intermountain Cache Valley Chapter held its annual meeting at Brookside Inn. Officers elected for 1948 include President Botget, 1st vice president Clarence Kendrick, secretary and vice president Jackecillsop, and directorernest 3 Britenbeckéx among Preston and Lewiston firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cache ‘Valley
Intermountain
Ley
Tion
Brookside
Sto
Bo Tget
Ros Ferring
Agers
Crystal
Burnitire
Logany
S -Clarence Kendrick
Preston
Electric
Sec
Sec‘and’ Wice "President; ; Jackecillsop
Smithfield
Lacker Sand
Silitary WaBe Dunbar
Utah
Power Cand! ‘Light
Ernest
Britenbeckéx
Preston Bike
Shopi Cynis Lewisy
Lewis Supply 7 Company
Buchmond
Lewiston
Homecoming Tale From Japan Lined With Family Friends
A released fragment notes a homecoming from Japan for a civilian employee with the Eighth Army in Yokohama. It mentions Mr Merrill and Mrs Merrill joining his family after about 16 months abroad. The text references Lewiston Ut and a return to civilian service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Merrill
Eighth ‘Army
Yokohama
Lewiston
Improvement Past Year Shown In Club Work
In 1947 Franklin county 4-H listed 483 boys and girls participating in fat stock tours shows short courses project tours camp fair and contests. Girls clothing projects improved notably and most activities showed gains. County agent Daniel Roberts cited Mrs Lucretia Maughan joining the extension staff as a key contributor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
Daniel Roberts
Lucretia Maughan
Roberts
Kill Those Weeds Roberts Advises In Franklin County
County agent Roberts warns that weeds such as ragweed and other biennials infest grain fields. He says annuals and biennials can be controlled with systematized methods, soil management, and timely treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Franklin
Vattould
Daniel
Eawrustard
Roadway Crash Sends One to Hospital After Winter Morning Collision
A single vehicle wreck near Milford on a winter morning injured one person and sent them to a local hospital. The Chrysler car reportedly crossed a canal and struck a guardrail, causing a fracture and other injuries as emergency crews responded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chrysler
Newbold
Milford
Land Drainage No 1 Problem, Agent Reports
County Agent Daniel Roberts cites land drainage as irrigation farmers’ top issue in Franklin county annual extension report for 1947. Drainage work began in 1921 in the Banida Coulam area, with districts and tile drains. several farmers and communities face arid land loss without proper drainage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Roberts
Franklin County
Reclamation Service
Franklin
Banida-Coulam
Coulam
Fairview
Preston
Apt
Pnd
Welts
Robe
Lyneats BE
Titie Sol Rconser
Myill
Individuel Hid
Roberts
License Plates On Sale In Franklin County
Franksn county assessor reports 48 license plates arriving for sale starting January 2. Vehicle owners must register before the state deadline, with plates distributed to owners who pick up their numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Une
Franklin County
Marlowe
Funk
Yénitind -Wil-Fu
Niin
Pereany
College Symphony to Be Heard Here
A college symphony concert titled Will Be Heard Here will be directed by Harold at Idaho State College. Prof Harold will lead the program in the evening with sponsoring by the Ideal Business and Professional Women's club and Epsilon Alpha Sorority members for all and high school participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staie
College’ ‘Symphony
Ak Baest
Jdeal Uusiness
Altociun
Fifty-Eight Baskets Distributed by Elks
Christmas baskets valued over ten dollars were distributed on Christmas Eve by the Preston Elks to Franklin county families in need. Each basket contained canned goods sugar flour a chicken cereals fruit vegetables candy nuts and toys from local firms and members. D Glenn Jensen chaired the committee with help from Harley Greaves and Elvin Cutler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Babson Forecast Published Prompts Business Leaders
The Babson forecast appears in today’s Citizen edition, addressing business trends for 1948. It discusses economic expectations and potential world events affecting markets, urging readers to consider the balance of harmony and discord in future months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anaeson
Bre8
Santa visit entertains children at annual event
A Santa arrival delighted children as families gathered for a yearly celebration. Parents sang and joined in as kids received small gifts, with the community looking forward to next year’s gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iBeye
Santa
Sonny
Franklin County Wheat Leads Record Agriculture 1947
In Franklin County 1947 wheat topped crops with yields 10 to 12 bushels above the long term average and brought over 3 million dollars to producers. Wheat prices rose from 1.83 to 2.45 per bushel by March then dipped to 1.82 in July before climbing to 2.70 by November and closing near 2.60. Dairy prices averaged about 94 cents per pound butterfat, with milk at 1.10 to 1.11. cows produced 230 to 240 pounds butterfat annually, reflecting strong breeding and management. Alfalfa and hay yields improved, aided by favorable conditions, while sugar beet industry saw declines due to late season field issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
Rone Tey
Aiey
Acre
Ed Hayy
Credit Association Jans Annual Meeting In Preston Jan. 8
The Eastern Idaho Production Credit association will hold its annual meeting in Preston on Thursday January 8 in the basement of the courthouse. Clifford Warr secretary announces a hot dinner before the meeting. Two directors will be elected to succeed Carlyle Chaffin and Murdock. Members and wives invited. The association has paid off the government capital and is owned by its members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Idaho Production Credit Association
Preston
Clifford Warr
Warr
Fire destroys home in Christmas Eve blaze
A large fire damaged a residence described as having about a dozen rooms. Firefighters contained the flames after a 250 alarm, with smoke and water damage reported throughout the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva
Suesday
Samoke
Reeves- S Warehouse TA opening and logistics notes
Fragmented OCR notes describe Reeves- S Warehouse opening details and secretary roles. Mentions farm storage, delivery lines, general storage, and local routes with references to Caro study and tracking duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeves- S Warehouse
Annowaces
Chamber of
Coa
Emer
Jocal Paaidti
Harpebild Woods
Sac
Meroe
Attenthi Ag
Fragmentary OCR Item Hints at Dodge Tracks Exhibition
Fragmented text mentions Dodge tracks to be exhibited and lists scattered names and phrases. Odd punctuation and misspellings obscure full meaning but indicate a scheduled display or exhibit related to tracks and people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pk Peer
Dodge
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Steve Hopkins
Betty Hogan
Kathleen Barrus
Marietta
Geisler
Norman Mickelson
Dayton
Lee Hansen
Jaycees
Leo R. Hawkes
J S&s. Biggs
L. Merrill
VFW
James Ingadds
Boy Scouts of America
Valley
Vic Rajirgad
Shee mAlavisa
Hansen
Agate Evorenese
Sveteraris
sMeriil
Germany
Aye Sba
Jensen
Echaitpag
Ees A“ Boeken
Pues
Electrical Association
Cashe’ Valley
Pntermountain Electrical” Association
Dunbir Preston
Jack Allsop
Clarence Kendrick
Preston’ Newsox
A ‘Hogan
S Secord Ross
Carlos Stone
Ernest Briterbekes
Preston Singer
Louant Clifton Hans Logan
Cyrus, Lewis
Richmond
Ay Bea Varoderip
Tewled Fon
Sagr
Reo Alder
LDS Mission
Northern States
Reo
Edgar Alder
Fifth Ward
Glade Housley
LDS
Tahiti
Glade
Fred, Housley
Dayton Ward Hall
Babson
Credit Association
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