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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1944
Page
6
Marvin Jones announces proposed 1944 support prices likely higher than 1943. Seed shortages push up alfalfa clover and sweet clover prices. western grasses and ok a crop types see gains. Wheat grasses and other feeds target pasture hay and soil protection while seed production remains tight.
Franklin county FSA cooperators completed annual farm and home plans and budgets. The 78 farm plans show strong budgeting with increased beet and pea acreage for 1944, higher pig production, and expanded egg and butterfat output. The Franklin County Bull Association, led by manager Morgan Mitchell, saw bovine signups rise to 815 cows for 1944 from 453 in 1943.
The Franklin County Health Association praises nine bulls owned by the association as a factor in raising county butterfat production. The Farm Security Administration backs group health plans for farm families to access medical and hospital care, crediting local doctors for support in keeping farm families productive.
Conservation guidance stresses accurate water measurement on irrigated farms. Weirs should be installed on ditches from main canals, with fixed, permanent structures made of concrete or metal. The Soil Conservation District offers technical assistance and payments to help cover installation costs.
Idaho draft boards since October 1 1943 have called 1800 men with prior farm deferments. Lt. Col. Norman Adkison cites Idaho farm deferment rate at 6.8 percent versus 2.4 nationally, about double the average, as boards review 22 to 26 year olds to pick less essential men to meet military needs.
RKO Pictures will appear at the Grand and Isis Theatres starting March 11 with Hitler's Children starring Tim Holt and Bonita Granville at the Isis. Prolonged absence of RKO productions in Preston ends as patrons can view the new release locally.
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