4 H club Christmas party honors 1950 year awards
One hundred fifty 4-H members, parents and friends attended the courthouse basement party. Awards for 1950 were presented. Utah Power and Light furnished refreshments. Norman Goas lind and Lenona Edgley reported on the Chicago national 4-H congress trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Shipley
Dwight Wilde
Idaho State College
Clair Hollingsworth
Norma Hunt
Cleon Howe
Preston
Norma Ann Swainston
Winder
Daniel Roberts
Lenona Edgiey
Carol Goaslind
Chicago
United States
Miss Edgley
Goaslind
Owen Gibson
Franklin County
Eugene Whitman
Extension Agronomist
Utah Power & Light Co
Greaves Style Shop
Franklin County Livestock Marketing Association
Precipitation Totals and Temperature Averages for 1950
The article summarizes 1950 weather: total precipitation about 16.40 inches in Franklin County, near the normal 16.32. It notes snowfall was 646 inches, with months of June July and October showing only traces. Average annual temperature 469 degrees, with highs near 98 and lows near 7 below zero, and explains monthly deviations from normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C M. Crabtree
Franklin County Sugar Co
Crabtree
Jato
Mink Creek Primary Wins Contest Prize
The Mink Creek Primary won the contest prize as the first ward in Oneida to reach a $100,000 donation target for the children’s hospital. The achievement drew community group support and highlighted local fundraising efforts.
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Mink Creek
MinksEreetk Eescod Atone Pasy
Sr Aaaes
Jin Oneida
Children’s Hospital
TB Association Plans 1950 Christmas Chest X-Ray Sale
The TB Association announces a 1950 Christmas fund drive tied to free chest X-rays. The effort hinges on sales at the Frank-County headquarters and Nash president's backing with a target during 1951 to 1956 to boost participation and funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank- UN Cousty
Pranklin
Gye
Chriseenag Gael
West Side Pirates Face Pocatello In Conference Clash
West Side travels to Dayton for a league game against Pocatello high school. The Pirates, 2–2 in conference play, seek a win to stay in second place as Preston Indians lead undefeated.
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West Side
Erly
Preston Indians
Stort
Dayton
Pocatelic
Redskins
Pirates
Pocatello
Nas
Two County Fires Cause Extensive Damage
Two fires in separate counties caused extensive damage and destroyed a house in Lifrose and equipment on Soniec Island. Estimated losses include about $5,000 with 5 percent fire-related costs and a separate loss of $2,630 reported in the blaze.
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Chester BR
England
Arid’ Sons
Plain City
Lifrose
MM Wigiadeday
Soniec Island
Sleigh Ride Warning Issued After Multiple Accidents
Sheriff Kaasen warns over icy roads after children and others suffer injuries tied to sleigh rides. Officials urge full cooperation and caution on slick streets to prevent further incidents. Local clothing and bumper safety notes cited as preventive measures.
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Tico
Kaasen
Franklin County Wool Growers Plan Annual Meeting
The Franklin County Wool Growers Assn will hold its annual meeting Saturday at 1 p.m. in Randall's cafe Howard Hall. Dinner is provided, men only. The 1951 wool clip sale and officer elections are on the agenda. Special speaker E F Rinehart of the University of Idaho will discuss winter feeding of farm ewes and paralysis in ewes at lambing time.
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Franklin County Wool Growers Assn
Randall's Cafe
Howard Hall
E. F. Rinehart
University of Idaho
Farm Census Reveals Data County Pastures
The 1950 agricultural census shows Franklin county has 8 359 acres of irrigated pastures aiding dairying. Local dairymen report potential to carry three cows per acre for six months with improved grasses and clovers. County Agent Daniel Roberts notes drainage and careful cleansing after breaking pastures to prevent strawberry clover regrowth.
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Franklin County
Daniel Roberts
Frantila
Abhey- Ao
Rovers
Winter Weather and Snowbound Roads Report
Fragments describe Franklin County and Delta UCh areas with light to moderate snow and road closures. Reports mention icy reeds hazards and highway travel difficulties as crews push drifts, with vehicles delayed and travel time extended.
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Lea
Franklin County
Delta
Taahe
March of Dimes Seeks Over $5000 From January Drive
Franklin county polio drive aims to raise more than 5000 to meet 1951 needs. Daniel Roberts says 1950 expenditures plus reserves justify the quota, noting Idaho endured yearly polio epidemics since 1946 and the national chapter faces red ink. Campaign starts January 15 with emphasis on home contributions and at least $5 per family.
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Daniel Roberts
Franklin County
March of Dimes
Roberts
Idaho
Basil O'Connor
Boise
Idaho County
Bebe
First baby of 1951 born in Franklin County
Melvin Rigby and Mrs. Melvin Rigby of Preston welcomed a six pound ten ounce boy at Preston Memorial Hospital at 5 30 pm Wednesday. Attending physician Dr Davies reports the baby is the county's first birth of 1951. The parents plan to name the child. the Rigbys live with relatives in Fairview and Melvin is employed by Anderson Lumber.
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Melvin Rigby
Preston
Franklin County
Newell
Davies
Preston Memorial Hospital
Melvin
Gary
Anderson
Smrs
Public Is Neglecting Feed Parking Meters
A garbled public notice discusses feeding parking meters in city parks. It mentions tickets and enforcement, with unclear names and dates, reflecting a damaged OCR fragment of a municipal alert.
Four Youths Escape Serious Injury In Pickup Rollover
Four young people narrowly escaped serious injury when a pickup rolled down a steep embankment east of Preston Saturday night about 7 190 o clock. The vehicle left Medley out Oneida street about a half mile east of town. Daughters and one son of Mr and Mrs Jesse Johnson were aboard and survived with minor injuries. Continued on page 5.
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Jesse Johnson
Rodka
Preston
Oneida Street
New Idaho Governor Sworn In Amid House Ceremony
The 2nd chief executive of the state was sworn in Monday in Boise by Supreme Court Justice James W. Poore. He previously ran a large Idaho County sheep ranch after moving from Oregon in 1932 and served in the Idaho legislature in 1947, with several state officials also taking oaths.
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Jordan
Grangeville
Boise
Supreme Court
James W. Poere
State House of Representatives Chamber
Robins
eSuraaiea
Idbho
PY Nielson
Lela
Robert
Smyie
Allon Be
Jones
Mie Tae
Menoc Ei
Governo
University of ‘Oregon
Idaho
Hells Canyon
Idaho County
Nere
Senator Jensen Resigns State Senate Post
State Senator Marion Pete Jensen announced his resignation from the Idaho state senate, effective after his week in Washington. He will remain as administrative assistant to U.S. Senator Herman Welker and said his resignation will be sent to the governor and Republican leadership.
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Preston
Marion
Pete” Jensen
U.S
Herman Welker Washington
Jensen
Washington
Idaho
Franklin County
Jordahis
Franklin
Pocatello School Gardens and Landscaping Topics Detail January Session
The article outlines an upcoming January event at the Pioneer Hotel in Pocatello focusing on school gardens and landscaping. Topics include flower and garden culture, plant care, houseplants, pruning, and climate control. Speaker Dave Petrie of Petrie Landscaping will lead the session.
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Mstead Phe
Disiussio
Dave Petrie
Petrie ‘Landecape
Nureetion
Botse
Bicycle Licenses Due Says Police Chief Groves
Police warn that licenses for bicycles and dogs are due immediately and unlicensed animals will be impounded. Chief Groves states the city ordinance requires all dogs off streets at night and bicycles must be licensed at the city building. Licenses are available during the day at the city building.
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Bac
Hether
Agricultural programs and entertainment at county meeting
A county event features an agricultural car demonstration by Melvin Smith of the Fish and Wildlife Service at Pocahontas. The program includes two feathered entertainment films, a rat baiting demonstration, and a Union Pacific exhibit at Dayton siding as part of local interest talks and groups.
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Baxte
Franklin, Scounty
Melvin Smith
Iseistast
Fish Ang ‘Wildlife
Poca‘tele
Terilie Stag Rupturtes Downfall in Rupert Showdown
After a 42 34 win over Burley the Preston Indians faced the high scoring Rupert high school quintet. Rupert’s Abbie Urigyven poured in 83 points powering Rupert to an 83 32 victory. Burley faded late as Rupert rushed ahead from an 8 8 first quarter to a late surge.
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Burley
Burley Court
Preston Indians
Rupert
Vriday
Abbie Urigyven
Indians
Pago
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