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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1948
Page
3
Dr Manis of the University of Idaho outlines spray and dust methods for controlling mites in hen houses with DDT before fall pallet placement and notes mite elimination in heavily infested houses. He also favors nicotine sulfate as a quick roost treatment for lice and cites benzene hexachloride showing strong wireworm control on nearby farms.
Idaho extension entomologist H C Manis warns that alfalfa weevil infestations may be heavier than 1947 in southern and eastern Idaho. Prompt thorough dusting with proper equipment is needed to protect the hay crop. experiments show perforated boom nozzles provide better, more even control.
An entomologist recommends upgrading to boom type dusting machines for cotton dusting. Coop ownership can work for small farms with three farmers per machine. He notes 20 pounds of calcium arsenate with sulfur is safer than DDT in many cases and stresses canvas and side drapes to control dust spread.
Le Senout states nomination and selection to Congress as representative of Idaho. He thanks supporters for over two years and says he has followed his convictions, worked to curb government spending, boost domestic production, stabilize living costs, and lead the nation and Idaho toward world leadership and peace.
Notices report the deaths of Simon Carl Jensen 74 at his Preston home on June 18 and Sterrill Webb 36 in Portland after heart failure. Jensen, born May 17, 1874 in Draper, Idaho Falls, had two children Walter H Jensen and Mrs. Rod ney Davis. services were held June 20 with LDS rites and burial in Preston cemetery. Webb, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Webb, married Alice Adamson in 1932. he left a wife and son Donald, and his funeral services followed July 1 at the Richmond ward chapel in Utah, with relatives listed from Smithfield Portland and Preston.
Franklin county 4 H clubs announce a free show previews of progress in Preston high school auditorium Friday Aug 13 at 8 p.m. Sponsored by GM education division and featuring professional actors, the jet propulsion demo and rubber lighting power science themes highlight a tour of Idaho towns. Open to the general public as a guest of Franklin county 4 H clubs.
A Monday night gathering on North First West Street honored eighteen retiring primary stake board members hosted by Mrs. Edwin A. Crockett. Guests included Mrs. Rebecca Nelson from Dayton and Ann Robinson with Alta Auger from Preston. Vanona Geddes directed all Scandinavian games and the outdoor Smorgasbord buffet was planned by Neta Dockstader Roe Webster Nada Merrill and Miss Geddes.
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