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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1947
Page
8
Hordes of flea beetles invading Idaho gardens encounter trouble as 5 percent DDT dust described by H. C. Manis, extension entomologist at the University of Idaho, proves pleasant and safe to use, providing an “atomic bomb” for the insects.
The beetles are unusually aggressive this year across the state. They target leafy vegetables such as lettuce tomatoes potatoes cabbage radishes beans and beets with damage ranging from minor to total destruction in some gardens. Early damage often hits plants while still small.
Idaho public learns chlor dane 1068 poses little risk to warm blooded animals at recommended doses. University of Idaho entomologist H C Manis cites Illinois tests showing safety in rats and skin exposure. He calls chlordane vastly superior for cockroach control and promising for other pests.
The fish and game department estimates creeks will be clear for the general trout season opening on June 4. Snow was lighter on many watersheds last winter and the season starts two weeks later than usual as a conservation measure. Director T. B Murray notes license sales reached 205000 last year and hatcheries raise more trout than they can plant due to high demand.
The Future Homemakers of America Preston Chapter end a busy year with a three day outing to Girls Camp in Logan Canyon. Members depart Monday May 26 for two nights and three days of candy pulls bonfires hikes and pajama parties.
An advertisement note directs readers to find Kitchen Craft Co. features in Higen Health McCalls Life and Health and other leading health magazines.
The War Department, via Clifford Warr of Preston lodge 1670, asks high school graduates to volunteer as the Army seeks 30,000 new recruits monthly. The program offers training, educational benefits, and GI bill support, with information available at the Elks lodge or local recruiting offices.
Fishing has been good since opening at Bear Lake where rainbow and cutthroat trout attract anglers. The lake spans Idaho and Utah, with reciprocal licenses. W R Pete Horning reports four to five pound trout in the first week as motorboats crowd calm days. The lake also stocks mackinaw.
Four students earned gold pin typing awards for fifty words or more on the Gregg test. Winners include Jack Nash Colleen Kjar Geraldine Neilson and Lucy Auger.
Probate Court notices a private sale to settle the estates of Carl and Almira Nelson in Franklin County Idaho. Howard Nelson as administrator will sell after June 5 1947 at Preston Idaho, with highest cash bid subject to court confirmation. Property described as in Weston Townsite Northeast quarter section 14 township 16 south range 38 east Boise Meridian. Bids accepted at administrator's residence after first publication.
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