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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1948
Page
4
Cliffton Haws of Logan City Light and Lynn Thomson of Logan led a luncheon and screening of The Dawn of Better Living for members. The Cache Valley electrical dealers formed the group last June to foster business ties and discuss dealer problems.
County Agent Roberts notes 2-4D dusts or sprays can cheaply control weeds with minimal crop damage when weeds reach eight to ten inches. In 1947 mustard was reportedly eradicated in the county.
Vern Jensen of Riverdale reports using three quarters of a pound of technical 240 in 50 gallons per acre with a boom sprayer increased barley yields by 12 to 15 bushels per acre. University of Idaho tests show five gallons of concentrated 2 4D with one half pound per acre gives complete control with minimal field damage observed by Mr. Roberts. Similar results were noted on the Leonard Lund farm east of Preston and the Glen Nelson farm at Fairview.
Mr. Fusik reports figures for 1947 showing 102 commercial truck licenses, 179 private trucks licensed, 580 farm trucks, 200 trailers and about 20 motor scooters.
Elda Carlson directs an all-girl chorus that appeared before the Rotary club last week as thanks for the group’s activities during the year. Rotary members presented Mrs Carlson a leather briefcase in return. The Christmas party drew about 125 Rotarians and guests to the Elks lodge hall for dancing favors prizes and a buffet supper. A Dodge deluxe sedan for sale with heater and radio. Lee Hansen 166 West 4th South Logan.
Roger Babson, famed for precise yearly forecasts, notes a 93 percent accuracy in 1947. The piece directs readers to page two to read his predictions for 1948 and see how the outlook shapes up.
Mr and Mrs Merrill to spend time in Rexburg with Melvin and family parents of Mrs Merrill. They will return to Yokohama on March 1. Also accompanying them is Gerry Merrill son of Mr Merrill who has lived with his grandparents.
Fire Chief Golf at $12,000 and $15,000. Insula Furniture and family belongings moved to nearby homes while firefighters worked. Mr. Doney and his family expressed appreciation for neighbors, firemen, and police including Bishop Ernest Eberhard and Phenoi Edgley for efforts after the blaze.
Poultry meat prices stayed low and disappointing to producers while crops benefited overall. An unfavorable frost on June 29 and 30 damaged some wheat and other crops but effects were limited and did not alter the broader outlook.
Cpl Delore Wallgren son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Wallgren of Preston is homeward bound from Guam for separation from the military service. He was last stationed on Guam and will be released to civilian life after his ship arrives on the west coast.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Stokes of Scappoose Oregon write THE CITIZEN renewing their subscription for another year. They say the paper feels like a letter from home and enclosing a check, wishing a happy New Year.
Riverdale residents recount Christmas trips with relatives in Preston Logan Ogden Pocatello and Woods Cross. Many visited parents siblings and children in Nevada Utah and Idaho while others hosted gatherings and dined with local kin.
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