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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1944
Page
9
Navy technicians report RPM DELO lubricants submarine diesel engines to enhance performance on long cruises. The program aims to reduce wear, improve efficiency, and maintain reliable operation aboard patrol and research vessels.
Conservation notes report active Downey area farmers this spring upgrading irrigation. On the J D Morgan farm near Downey border irrigation is used on about 40 acres, with rock lined chutes and concrete turnout structures installed on several farms to control runoff and boost arable acres. The Portneuf Soil Conservation District loans a Kin scraper and Everman leveler for leveling operations, now in near constant use, as fourteen farms have had improved systems and more are planned for this summer.
Mr and Mrs Enos Hebdon attended the wedding dance of Mr and Mrs Ed Hebdon in Laketown Utah. They were accompanied by Mr and Mrs Alvin Hebdon of Blackfoot and Mr and Mrs Roy Edwards of Riverdale.
Wartime officials note the nation’s food supply hinges on workers more than new equipment. Despite 1942 limits, farmers gain more machinery as production climbs from 80 percent of the 1940-41 average toward full capacity by July. Iowa reports 6600 tractors this year versus 4600 last year, with 9336 tractors allotted and 60 extra days granted to fill quotas.
Logan Utah graduates at Utah State Agricultural College number 160 seniors for commencement week. Brig Gen Frank T Hines will address graduates June 3 at 10 am in the college auditorium. President Peterson and the alumni association host a 3 30 to 6 30 reception at the President's home. George Albert Smith, LDS Church leader, will speak at baccalaureate Sunday June 4 at 10 am.
Clifton high school completed its commencement with ceremonies in the building. The program featured a school band Prelude, vocal trio Olive Ethel Betty, and speeches by Darrell Hadfield and ZaRue Howell. Diplomas were presented by Carey Van Leuvan, with Major George Henderson delivering the address. graduates included Wanita Peters Irene Carpenter Darrell Hadfield Paul Sperry Ethel Simons Dorothy Povey and others.
The Commodity Credit Corporation will offer wheat loans this year through county AAA committees led by R A Ward in Franklin County. National loan rate is 1.28 dollars per bushel at farm, with local adjustments by grade and location. Terminal rates vary by wheat type and city, storage allowance seven cents per bushel, and loans mature by April 30, 1945. Loans also cover barley and rye at set rates with quality discounts.
Boise reports aseasonable May weather with vegetable crops improving. Lettuce remains late while late fields near harvest were docked around May 16 and not expected until July 1. Peas for June harvest are late but progressing, onions show improvement amid thin stands and some fields plowed.
The OPA splits the 2 pound per person canning sugar allowance into two periods with 10 pounds available on immediate application and another 10 pounds later. Spare Stamp 37 from War Ration Book 4 must be included with each application. A 25 pound ration free bonus is offered to farm families growing sugar beets after harvest and processing.
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