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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1962

Page

2

Weston Creek Irrigation Company notices 1.50 share assessment set

At a duly called meeting the Weston Creek Irrigation Company Board levied a 1.50 per share assessment on capital stock, due by June 23, 1962, to fund ditch cleaning and headgate work. Delinquent stock will be sold at public auction on July 23, 1962, with costs. Payments accepted at box 115 Weston Idaho. Secretary Lyle R Porter. First published May 3, 1962.

Weston Creek Irrigation Company Board of Directors Weston Idaho Lott's

Honor Students In Faculty Test Chosen At Preston High

Lyle Porter Charla Bell and Brent Jensen led the senior division with top three scores 307 280 and 274 while Alan Kerr topped the juniors and Scott Fryer led sophomores The highest overall score was 307 of 335 and all results remain confidential The faculty may count the test toward graduation alongside early grades and citizenship factors The top 10 percent will be honored with pins and the valedictorian and salutatorian will receive special recognition

Alan Kerr Scott Fryer Reed Brenchley Ernest Eberhard Donald E Walker Idaho State College Edwin Petersen Utah State University

Social-Arts Club Reviews Rockwell Book at Meeting

Margie Hoggan hosted a Social-Arts Club evening featuring a review of Norman Rockwell's My Adventures as an Illustrator by Rena Davis. Elections were held and Zoe Christensen became president Beverly Hollingsworth vice president Sidney Hale secretary. a dessert luncheon followed for 13 attendees.

Norman Rockwell Margie Hoggan Rena Davis Zoe Christensen Beverly Hollingsworth Sidney Hale Tara Tarsanretdont Geraldine Ingier Nancy Tineev

Weston Olsen and William Evans wed in Logan temple ceremony

Tamara Olsen became the bride of William Evans on Friday in the Logan temple with Presiding Elder A George Raymond officiating. A breakfast followed at a Logan cafe and a reception was held in the Weston ward chapel with music by Larry Olsen.

Tamara Olsen William Bruce Evans Logan Temple George Raymond Logan Tamara Frank L. Olsen William Dean Evans Meridian Weston Ward Trousseau Relief Society Larry Olsen Thomas E_ Rose St George Rose Marion Morgan Dennis Fife Seattle Luther Fife Morgans Charley Morgan Salem Ore Merv Kay Whitney Portland J. B

Blue Mustard Threat to Franklin County Farmers

Franklin county farmers face crop losses from blue mustard a winter annual spreading across counties. County agent DeVere Tovey notes the weed is blooming now with blue four petaled flowers and up to 12 inches tall. The weed committee urges spring cultivation spraying two pounds of 2 4 D per acre and burning in alfalfa fields to slow seeding and reduce impact. Cooperation last year with farmers and road treatments shows promise if continued.

Franklin County Franklin County Weed Committee DeVere Tovey Tovey Clifton- Oxford

More Growers Affected by Wheat Quotas in 1962

A. G. Contle announces a change in the wheat marketing quota policy for 1962. The 15 acre exemption no longer applies, and penalties rise to 65 percent of parity with quotas based on farm acreage over the smaller of 135 acres or the farm’s three year high. Price support and diversion payments hinge on participation in the Wheat stabilization program.

A. G. Contle Agricultural Stablization and Conservation County Committee Condie Candle

Sleeping hazards for Negritos of Malaya tribes

The fragment notes dangers faced by Negritos, a pygmy group in the Federation of Malaya, living in lean tarnished shelters with a sil platform. Sleepers are said to roll from bed beside the platform to avoid mosquitoes and smoke.

Dairy support prices set for 1962 63 marketing year

The Agriculture Department announces national average dairy support prices for 1962 63 at 3.11 dollars per cwt for manufacturing milk and 57.2 cents per pound for butterfat, at 75 percent of parity. A G Condie notes the compulsory range and 9 percent of milk marketed to be bought by the government, with an estimated 523 million dollar cost.

Department of Agriculture A. G. Condie Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee Secretary of Agriculture Lset Commodity Credit Corp USDA

Eye Safety Bids Urgent Care For Vision Protection

Dr. Newton K Wesley warns eye injuries occur at two per minute in work settings costing about 20 million dollars annually. Most injuries stem from flying particles fumes or bright light. 98 percent possible to prevent with safety goggles and rules. Parents should supervise play to avoid sharp or projecting toys. a dart pierced a contact lens but not the eye.

National Safety Council United States National Eye Research Foundation

Avril Socials Host April Literary Meetings.

Avril Socials entertained members at two April gatherings hosted by Rose Olsen on April 12 and LaVinia Cutler on April 26. Sue Merrill reviewed Dear and Glorious Physician by Taylor Caldwell and And Then There Were Eight by Paul Mel Roy, with a salad luncheon and a musical number by Lettie Condie Clarice Porter and Janet Porter. Ora Greaves attended as guest.

Literary Club Rose Olsen Sue Merrill Taylor Caldwell LaVinia Cutler Clare Bickmore Paul Melroy Lettie Condie Clarice Porter Janet Porter Ora Greaves Cutler

Congress Eyes Expansion and Revision of Sugar Act

Congressman Ralph Harding reports on a proposed sugar bill backed by major industry groups. The plan sets a 9,700,000 ton five year quota with 67 percent domestic and 32 percent foreign share, boosts beet production to 2,665,000 tons, and adds 20,000 acres for expansion. The domestic beet share would rise 75 percent of increases, while eastern financiers influence maintains limits.

Congress Ralph Harding U. S Idaho West Mr. Harding

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