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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1950

Page

2

Grain Growers Discuss Wheat Varieties and Soil Health

Franklin County farmers heard from Daniel Roberts about factors affecting protein content in wheat. He cited soil fertility weather and variety as key, urged use of green manures like sweet clover, recommended hard red winter varieties Wasatch or Cache, and stressed disease resistance and high protein. He advised growing trebi barley, noted gem may be susceptible to loose smut, and favored overland oats for disease resistance. Roberts warned against excessive nitrogen on dry land and outlined application rates. Dale Drollinger from the Ogden grain co operative illustrated the grain setup and a new two million bushel storage facility in Ogden. Holdover board members listed include W R Geddes Leland Auger B R Meek Cecil Foster and Frank Gilbert.

Daniel Roberts Branklii Roberts Franklin County Tetonia Dale Drollinger Ogden Grain Co-Operative Ogden Franklin County Grain Growers Co-Operative Board W. R. Geddes Preston Leland Auger Glendale B. R. Meek Riverdale Cecil Foster Whitney Frank Gilbert Fairview

Census hires seek federal pay for local enumerators

Rowell outlines rules for census workers including eligibility limits for retirees and government employees. Enumerators will be paid 8 to 9 dollars per day on a piecework basis with no overtime and limited hours, often four weeks, requiring personal cars and evening calls. Veterans receive preference if qualified.

Rowell

MIA President Hyrum Jepsen Remembered in Glencoe Obituary

Hyrum Jepsen, former MIA president and Preston Melodians member, is survived by widow Agnes Watson Jepsen and eight children including Herman Ogden Phyllis Salt Lake Vera San Francisco Vera Cleveland Ruth Boise and Donald Arlene and Hyrum Jr. He leaves six brothers Marinus Jepsen Mink Creek Anthony Clifton Clarence and Elia Jepsen and seven grandchildren. Services are Friday at noon in the Franklin stake house with burial at Mink Creek Cemetery after calling at Webb Mortuary Thursday evening and Friday morning.

MIA Preston Melodians Agnes Watson Jepsen Herman Jepsen Ogden Phyllis Stenick Salt Lake Vera Jepsen San Francisco Vera Adams Cleveland Ruth Jensen Boise Donald Arlene Hyrum -Jepsen Glencoe Andrew Julius sjepseni-Prestont Marinus Jepsen Mink

Banquet Reservations Sought for Wednesday Event

Invitations have been mailed to all members asking them to return a reservation blank indicating how many will represent their firms at the Wednesday Banquet. Reservations should be returned to the chamber of commerce by next Saturday.

H. F. Kretchman Salt Lake Telegram Chamber of Commerce

Minstrel Show Promises Big Preston Jaycee Event

Jaycee president announced extensive plans for a minstrel show featuring a 100 piece orchestra and specialty acts from Preston and nearby communities. The performance will include solos, quartets, duets, banjo numbers, and comedians as preparations ramp up.

Preston Jaycee

Jaycees Prepare Campaigns and Community Projects

Jaycees outline committees for spring clean up safety drive Fourth of July celebration agriculture project keep Idaho green spring carnival Negro minstrel and gay nineties revue. President says dates and schedules will be published once committees are set.

Cording Elwell Idaho Jaycee

Community drive chairmen urged to complete local campaigns

Several Areas Workman as chairman led a push urging all community chairmen to follow the example of four wards and finish drives quickly. Wallace asks chairmen to wind up campaigns and turn funds to Mr. Avis by Saturday this week.

Workman Wallace Avis

For Sale Holstein Bull and Calves Bear Prices and Location

One registered Holstein bull ready for service and two registered Holstein bull calves sired by Ormsby Kola De Kol. Inquiries at 140 South 4th West Pres ton after 3 pm weekdays or anytime weekends. Also an opportunity to buy for 2700 dollars by phone 31 R. Reward offered for return of lilac bouquet from Franklin stake Gold and Green ball to Mrs Struve.

Ormsby Franklin Stake

County Offices Set New Hours Beginning February 1 1950

Franklin County Board of County Commissioners announces weekday office hours 9 am to 5 pm and Saturday 9 am to 1 pm for the Clerk of the District Court Treasurer and Assessor. Dated January 23 1950. Chairman I M Evans Commissioner D Ariel Nash Commissioner Angus Condie Commissioner Clerk C L Swenson.

District Court Franklin County Franklin Board OF County, Commissioners

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