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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1954
Page
14
Heptachlor offers economical control of alfalfa weevils with emulsifiable concentrate and dust formulations. Apply in early spring as soon as alfalfa begins to grow, before plants reach eight inches, to kill adults before egg laying and reduce larvae. Consult local agricultural authorities for timing and rate recommendations.
Franklin County Grain Growers activity centered in Preston that highlights local farming interests and cooperative efforts within the county. No further details available.
Sporting News reports Bill Veeck is quietly pursuing a major league franchise in Los Angeles by 1956 to 1957. He aims to raise about 4 million from advance sales of parking space, radio and TV rights, buy Wrigley’s Pacific Coast League club, renovate the park to 55 000 seats, and pursue a 10 club AL era with possible help from Del Webb and AL owners shifting to the coast.
Carl Hubbell of the New York Giants remarked that youths have a stronger path to the major leagues now than at any time during his long baseball career. He cited improved scouting, training, and opportunities as key factors shaping younger players' advancement.
Mickey Grasso was traded to Cleveland for catcher Joe Tipton. Bucky Harris cites Tipton as a catcher smart enough to steal Washington signs. Branch Rickey Jr. names horse B R. The piece notes two sets of brothers in the Pirates camp and omnipresent racecourse chatter. Shirley Povich reports quotes from St. Petersburg hotel barber shop. Coach Heinie Manush comments on plate discipline as a slump cause. Casey Stengel quips press is welcome. The Sporting News covers Draft, injuries, and a pitcher’s knee sprain.
A Glendale social marked the Relief Society anniversary with history by President Alice Auger and a song by Dorothy Owen. Odessa Owen presented a book. luncheon followed with decor featuring a St Patrick theme and a centerpiece top hat between candles. Attendees included Leota Owen Leona Webster Arlene Melva Wheeler Gwen Wheeler Emma Auger Zetta Auger Junelin Auger.
A three act Mapleton ward MIA presentation titled Them Also I Must Bring was staged Monday night under the direction of Dorin Porter with Thelma Chatterton as prompter. Cast included Carma Long Reed Long Wendell Long Venetta Burbank Norman Chatterton Fred Porter Ewen Griffeth Delos Griffeth and Marsha Chatterton among others.
Maor Rulon Dunn proclaims March 21 to 27 as National Wildlife week in Preston. The resolution notes the 1954 theme Clean Waters for All America and urges citizens to learn about natural resources, water pollution controls, and conservation programs. Signed by Rulon Dunn, mayor.
The menu shows daily lunch options from Monday to Friday. Items include sandwiches, soups, peas, fruits, desserts, and beverages with bread and milk accompanying each meal. Key dishes feature egg salad, peanut butter, wiener, chili con carne, beef gravy, noodle soup, vegetables, fruit salads, and apricots.
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