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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1962
Page
1
Weather data by C M Crabtree shows total precipitation for 1961 at 14.06 inches, 1.84 below normal, with 1960 at 13.62 inches. Average temperature 1961 1.8 degrees above normal. 1960 about 0.4 degrees. Monthly figures for January through November compare 1961 to 1960, noting notable lows and highs and varying precipitation.
Franklin County wool marketing association will hold its annual meeting in the county courthouse commissioners room Friday January 26 at 2 p.m. President J R Meek says directors and secretary will report on the 1961 sheep dipping program. Two directors will be elected and plans made for the 1962 clip sale. Wool growers selling with the local pool are invited to attend.
The Preston Chamber of Commerce schedules its annual dinner and banquet for Monday evening January 22. Rulon Dunn secretary manager urges members to attend as new officers and directors for 1962 will be installed. Dr. Donald E. Walker president of Idaho State College will be guest speaker.
Rehearsals gears up for The Prodigal a new play by Jack Richardson set in ancient Greece during the Trojan War. Utah State University directs Floyd T Morgan with cast including Jon Cranney and Julie Hammond of Preston for performances January 16 to 21 at the Lyric Theatre Logan.
County agent Daniel Roberts notes 1960 to 1961 farm production costs rose but far less than in earlier years. He cites higher prices for machinery seeds and wages as major 1961 increases, with taxes and insurance climbing while overhead costs push upward and a modest 1962 rise expected.
A damaged newspaper notice provides partial details for a local public sale with readable fragments naming the sale action and local officials.
Final arrangements completed for a grain school to be held February 1 and 2. Participants include Howard Roylance and Stanley Trendale Boise extension agronomists, Dr Warren Pope Moscow plant breeder, Dr Don Sunderman Aberdeen USDA breeder, Martin Wise Aberdeen cereal chemist, Dr Spurrier Monsanto at St Louis, and Harry Fenwick Moscow extension plant pathologist. No-host luncheon feature and talks on wheat products and diets.
The piece recalls a Zionville Indiana Times column about the centennial issue and the quirky lure of the newspaper trade. It includes reflections on life in small papers, a Massey Ferguson tractor event in Palm Springs, and notes on readers and advertising in the Franklin County issue.
Richard C. Stemple, forester on the Boise National Forest, promoted to staff officer on the Cache National Forest at Logan. Announcement by Ralph E. Crowell notes Stemple will supervise timber leases and fire control and will supervise requisition tasks.
Salt Lake City firm Lauren Burt Inc and Idaho Falls firm Western Specialties Inc will perform improvements at Preston High School. William Ward announced the bids this week, funded by a bond issue. Burt submitted a low bid of 4,546 for ceiling work at Nielsen gym, while Western Specialties bid 4,192 for ceiling and pool work.
Information from the Idaho ASCS state office reports county committee recommendations for the livestock feed program. None of the counties were approved as emergency areas and counties operating the program are asked to close operations. The county disaster committee notes local need but the program was not approved statewide.
Carolyn Poole of Idaho will represent the state in the junior division of the Make It With Wool contest to be held January 22 in Salt Lake City Utah. Jackie Holbrook of Bancroft Idaho will compete in the senior division. The Idaho pair travels January 19 with chaperone Lucretia Maughan and contest sponsorship by the National Wool Growers. Tickets for the wool growers banquet are available at the hotel registration desk.
William Maxwell head of the National Foundation for Idaho which runs the March of Dimes drive announced Ted Steers as the new Franklin County chairman replacing Phenol H. Edgley who resigned two months ago due to business pressures.
USDA economists foresee a small rise in U S farm gross income in 1962 with continued price supports and farm programs. Idaho receipts show mixed results in 1961 with livestock up and crops down, pointing to uncertain net income in 1962 amid higher production costs and potential price rises for farm inputs.
A certificate of merit and a 250 cash award were presented last Saturday by Woodrow I Rasmussen to Franklin ASC county committee and staff. The recognition cites commendable performance and outstanding handling of the emergency feed program administration in 1961.
The Franklin County Fair Board approves August 30 31 and September 1 as 1962 dates. The plan preserves the pattern of aligning with local school openings and proximity to the Eastern Idaho State Fair. Improvements include new bleachers and upgraded facilities at the exhibit grounds.
Preston led 10-0 early as the Indians took a 17-16 first quarter edge. Marsh Valley fought back to lead 27-26 at halftime and the game stayed close through the third quarter before Preston pulled ahead 39-36. Owen Chertington scored 14 for the Indians. Elliott Larsen had 13 for Preston. Sorenson and Ray led Marsh Valley with 13 and 12 respectively. The Preston five travel to face Snake River next Friday.
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