Soil Conservation District reviews water use and grants
The Soil Conservation District this week reviewed district activities and cost sharing assistance from ASC for installing sprinkler systems reservoirs ditch and canal renovation land leveling pipelines and concrete lined ditches. SCS technicians aid engineering and layout as irrigation practices focus on applying sufficient water at the right time to avoid waste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aeronanbe
ASC
Soil Conservation Service
Willam Reese
LeFevre
William Reese
Max Olsen
Merl Stokes
SCS
Letter to state board on Eastside 201 diploma hold up
A unsigned letter alleging a dramatic Eastside School District 201 incident claims 13 graduates faced diploma withholding on eve of graduation due to faculty actions. It criticizes lack of parent notification and calls for a state board investigation while noting diplomas would be held until mid September.
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Board of
Eastside
PTA
Ross
Barney
Ronald M. Kirkbride Named Residential Consultant for Utah Power
Ronald M. Kirkbride has been transferred to Preston to succeed Edward L. Bowen as residential consultant in the sales and marketing department of Utah Power and Light Co. He previously served as residential consultant for the Salt Lake division since April 1958, and began with the company in October 1952 as a bookkeeper in Lava Hot Springs. He later worked as a store clerk at the Gadsby plant in Salt Lake City and has been active in the Salt Lake Junior Chamber of Commerce. He is a graduate of Preston High School and, with his wife Eleanor, has two children, Kimberly and Jeffrey, and is happy to be back in Preston.
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Ronald M. Kirkbride
Preston
Edward L. Bowen
Utah Power ‘and Light Co
Salt Lake
Utah Power
S. Gadsby
Yeas
Kirkbride
Preston High
Eleanor
Kimberly
Jeffrey
Three men confront stranger on State Street for money
A garbled report describes three men on State Street who demanded money from a passerby, swaying arms and claiming a hidden stash. They allegedly showed him torn bills and tried to hand it over, offering the money if identified. The incident drew attention as bystanders watched and authorities were sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siang
Auxiliary Delegate Attendance At Idaho Falls Convention
Delegates attend the 41st convention of the American Legion Auxiliary in Idaho Falls in July. Reports from all departments are read during four days of luncheons banquets and meetings with speeches from national and western division leaders. Awards go to Naomi Wilde Clara and Bee Auger for display table prizes and a $5 award. the auxiliary reaches its 1962 membership quota with Deane Auger and Clara Auger assisting.
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Saul
American ‘Legion
Idaho Falls
Betty" Corbett Clara
Rosemary
Deon Hutchins
Legion ‘Auxiliary
Petle
Ahnmiller
National ‘Western ‘Division
Lois Erickson
Washington
Norma’ Brown
Luella’ Hartenbower
Caldwell
Dorothy . Herron
Grace
Nin
Naomi Wilde
Clara
Bee Auger
Prestin
Arms
Department
Clara "Auger
Irrigation Tour Demonstrates Furrow Tools and Water Savings
Darrell Larsen of the University of Idaho led a July 01 demonstration in Franklin County showing furrow smoothing and alternate row irrigation. Farmers Stanton Hawkes Bryan Bergeson Oliverson reported more uniform water application and about one-third water savings, with soil probes guiding irrigation timing and plant wilting/color as indicators.
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Frank S County
Darrell Larsen
University’ ‘of Idaho
Larsen
Upes
Stanton’ “Hawkes
Oliverson ‘Farms
Tovey
Leon Nutffer’s
Dayton
Nore
Weston fire department fights barn blaze and pump house explosion
Fire crews answered calls to Weston where a barn front was burned and hay destroyed. Earlier on July 17 the department responded to an explosion in the Lee Bergquist pump house causing damage to a nearby trailer house and breaking windows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston
Kenneth
Lee Lee Bergquist
Wess
Riverdale Plans July 24 Celebration Parade and Activities
Riverdale announces a July 24 celebration with a parade starting at 10:00 am and a program to follow. The event features focus stands fish ponds and gatherings for all residents.
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Riverdale
California and Idaho confront agricultural and food pressures
The piece argues California must import grain and meat as its population grows and development advances. It highlights Idaho as a potential major farming region and critiques U.S. political and economic approaches, noting agriculture as a key national strength and warning against overusing arable land. It cites Khrushchev’s Russia as a comparison and urges market-based agricultural solutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brigure
Khrushchev
Russia
United States
Psputa
County reports five accidents in two weeks sheriff says
Sunday, July 9, in Oneida Station road area a 1957 Chevrolet driven by Gerald Rindlisbaker skidded head on into a parked car owned by Merrill Anglesey after traveling at excessive speed on a gravel road. Rindlisbaker cited for speeding and prudent driving. Second crash July 11 four miles north of Preston involved Margot Heath of Preston in a 1954 car that went out of control on gravel, crossed the highway and struck a guardrail.
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County Sun
Lepore
Oneida
Gerald ‘Rindlisbaker
Cage
Preston
Sethe
Merrill ‘Les Anglesey
Margot
Heath
Préston
Page
Village Officials Tighten Speed Rules With Muffler Ban
Village officials announce a 30 mph speed limit and muffler prohibition to curb excessive motorist noise. Mayor Dennis Love and Marshal Roy Priestley say citizens have been deputized to enforce the regulations and cooperate with neighbors, following a town board meeting.
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Dennis
Love
Roy
Priestley
aSeo
uThes
Lso
Marpass -Priestley Uni
Bingham
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