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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1953
Page
13
State and federal chick production rose in June with 136 286 000 chicks hatched versus 116 604 000 last year and a 1947 51 average of 109 510 000. Broiler and flock replacement demand stayed high as placements in 11 major broiler areas rose about 12 percent year over year.
Sen Tom Heath of Preston writes in as guest editor in the Idaho Farm Journal. The Citizen reprints his editorial from last week urging careful reading by Franklin county residents and presenting his views on local agriculture and policy.
Distinct honor as Preston senator Tom Heath accepts guest editor role. Heath, four term state senator and two term Republican state chairman, leads Franklin County Sugar Co., producer of Sun Valley sugar from Idaho beets. Editorial highlights his public service and Idaho progress.
Senator Tom Heath of Franklin County extols Idaho development from minerals to farming and irrigation. He praises Franklin County Sugar Co for producing Sun Valley sugar from Idaho beets in Idaho, supporting local farm operations, retailers, and employment while promoting state prosperity. He thanks readers and the Idaho Farm Journal for the invitation.
USDA Idaho crop report shows June chick production at 300000, down from 590000 in May but up from 235000 a year ago. Year to date through June totals 3770000, higher than 3579000 last year, with May the only month not exceeding 1952. Broiler operations continue expansion nationwide.
Prices for eggs and poultry show gains and reductions from last year. May 15 egg price was 25.5 cents, down from 24.9 a year ago. live turkey price on June 15 averaged 317 cents per pound versus 32.3 cents a year earlier. Mid June feed cost for US farm poultry was 3.86 dollars per 100 pounds, down from 4.21 dollars. Overall feed relationships for egg, farm chicken and turkey feeds improved versus the prior year.
Sunday Mr and Mrs James Abbott with Brent and Elise visited in Ogden with sister and family Mr and Mrs Jack Horner. Mrs Willard Hadley accompanied by Mr and Mrs LeRoy Olson of Virginia went to Salt Lake City for Relief Society and general conference activities and the groundbreaking of a new Relief Society building. Kay Gibbs M H Thomas and sons Terry and Jed returned Sunday from elk hunting trips.
Helen Moldenhauer of Poca spent the past week with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Gibbs. The note ends with a news call to THE PRESTON CITIZEN at No. 8.
Handy reveals the so called art piece was actually a mounted cattle salt block cows have licked for months. The work divided locals with opinions on its artistic value.
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