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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1950
Page
15
Franklin County Idaho board proclaims full county as a Noxious Weed Area with listed species including Bendwee Morning Glory White Top Canada Thistle Leafy Spurge and Russian Knapweed. Extermination must be completed by specified dates and methods approved by the Production and Marketing Administration of the U.S. Agriculture Department.
The article warns that poisonous forage in pastures harms cattle and sheep, especially in poor or newly moved pastures. It names cockleburs, jimson weed, nightshade, larkspur, sorghum family plants, and prussic acid risk when stressed by cold or wilting. It advises gradual exposure tests and veterinary consultation.
Franklin County Idaho orders landowners to cooperate in exterminating noxious weeds by the date fixed in the resolution. Dated March 27, 1950. Franklin County Board of County Commissioners I M Evans chairman D Ariel Nash commissioner Angus Condie commissioner Attest Co L Swenson clerk.
Twenty two area students attend Idaho State College for the second semester. From Preston come sixteen students, Lewiston supplies two, Clifton two, Weston one, and Oxford one. Names include freshmen Elvin Cutler Paul Hollingsworth and Katherine Bickmore, with others in physics chemistry education and pharmacy among Preston students.
Stewart G. Greaves, pharmacist, oversees vocational training for LaMark H. Larsen in machine shop and Byron R. Carpenter in radio and electronics.
Riverdale ward monthly officers meeting held Thursday at the home of Virginia Packer. Attendees included Lisle Waterlaus Myrtle Rindlisbaker Dorothy Packer Delsa Campbell Lucille Larsen Elva Barrington and the hostess. Lisle led the lesson and refreshments were served by the hostess.
The text lists numerous visits by families including Mr. and Mrs. Perry Smith and others from El Pocatello Preston Ogden and Ogden area. Names include Dale Robinson Dixie Smith Lyle Hull Hale Hart Eli Forsgren Jack Morgan Maureen and Keith Smith. Weekend gatherings show community ties and travel within Idaho and nearby towns.
In Fairview the Elders Quorum presented a program at a Sunday evening meeting. Speakers included Richard Hendricks of Preston Elmer Kerr and Garnet Gilbert. The girls chorus provided music and the boys chorus sang as part of the program.
Sunday meeting records Mrs Matilda Gilbert and Mr James Cottle hosting guests for a Logan temple ceremony between Nada Gilbert and Ludwig Pfleger Jr. Attendees from Salt Lake Boise and Virginia joined local families including the Gilberts and Browns. Other residents, such as Lydia Cottle and the Bodilys, are reported traveling or hosting errands and family events around Logan.
The note records visitors to Bodily Preston with Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Hall during a Sunday visit. No further details are provided about motives or duration.
Look for tiny black eggs on twigs carrying aphids that damaged last year's growth. Aphids can spread leaf roll in potatoes and weaken trees by punctures and sap loss. University of Idaho entomologist R W Portman warns to spray before buds break using four gallons of oil emulsion per 100 gallons of water. If buds already opened, seek county agent help.
Classified buyers and sellers are invited to use The Citizen want ads to post or respond to marketplace notices. Readers can place listings for goods services rentals and jobs in the community.
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