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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1955
Page
9
USDA estimates show 102000 head of cattle on feed for market in Idaho on April 1, up 17000 from a year earlier. Nationwide 14 major feeding states total 4547000 head, up about 12 percent from last year but 11 percent below the January 1 level.
Idaho farmers were urged to begin alfalfa weevil control early in spring with spray or dust treatments. Portman and Roberts cited chlordane dieldrin and heptachlor options, timings to kill adults and larvae, and cautioned against late spraying as damage increases with high infestations.
Boisa Nordling a 17 year old student of Pathe High School won first prize in the 11th AAA national safety poster contest for a design promoting walking on the left. She received 75 dollars and earned a top ten national placing and Idaho state award of 50 dollars. Her art teacher is Mrs Mary Hollingshead and she is the daughter of Mr and Mrs D N Nordling of 1103 N 24th St Boise.
Pete notes a modest advancement in the second generation with minimal damage from adult feeding and continued emphasis on propagation practices.
Standard Oil announces a new series Scenic Views of the Colorful West will be distributed free at California service station outlets starting Tuesday May 24. Each scene measures 9 by 12 inches, printed on large panels. A different view will be available weekly for 15 weeks at local stations.
About 98 percent of Idaho farms have electricity while under 1,000 of the more than 40,000 farms lack some electrical power according to a department of agriculture report.
The Sporting News profiles John Charles Orlando, longtime Red Sox clubhouse man and workout captain. He recalls Ted Williams as the sole onfield figure Williams’ generosity, charity, and a $2,500 1946 World Series gesture to Orlando amid Williams’ poverty-stricken start.
The quote recalls the 1927 season where the Athletics were beaten by 19 and the Pirates swept in the World Series. Ruth hit 60 home runs that year, described by Orlando as a physical and baseball wonder, with speculation on his value to the Yankees today.
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