Idaho State College rises as Idaho’s second university
A historical summary outlines Idaho State College in Pocatello evolving from the Academy of Idaho to Idaho State College in 1947 after years of debates. It traces early chartering in 1901, name changes, and eventual separation from the University of Idaho as a four year independent institution, now Idaho’s second state school.
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Idaho State College
Pocatello
Academy of Idaho
Idaho Technical College
Idaho Technical Institute
Agricultural
University of Idaho
Southern Branch
Southeatern Idaho
Idaho
University At
Moscow
Idaho Forests Lose Acres to Fire and Farming
Idaho reports 18,813,000 acres of forest now, down from 22,940,000. about 4,000,000 lost mainly to fires. In 1947 fires burned 151,556 acres across 1,544 incidents. A state nursery sells Douglas fir and other species at low cost with seedlings or transplants. total area planted to date reaches 98,796 acres.
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Idaho
Millionth traffic death may come this December say safety council
The National Safety Council notes the identity and exact time of the millionth traffic fatality cannot be known but plans weekly state bulletins and a grand tally starting Nov 15. Dearborn emphasizes the grim milestone will dramatize the toll and spur safer driving nationwide.
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National Safety
Planns
Neddy, Dearborn
Dearborn
Chamber of Commerce Praises Service Station Dealers
The chamber of commerce observed Oil Progress Week and stated service station dealers play a key role in Preston. They are unofficial ambassadors of goodwill, meeting out of town visitors and shaping their impressions of local stores hotels amusements and services. Their recommendations influence visitors and encourage continued patronage of the town.
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Preston
Chamber of Commerce
Perfort
Service Station Operators Honored During Oil Progress Week
Industry notices honor service station operators for vital community role during Oil Progress week October 14 to 20. Emphasis on transportation as essential after food clothing and shelter. Special ads posters and events planned nationwide to call attention to their function.
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Regia
Seilon Geri
Artidense
Sahgce
SatGice
County Needs Horses to Protect Soil in Mountain Home Area
The Elmore County committee warns that shifting from horse-drawn farming to mechanized methods threatens soil fertility. Grass and legume crops grown for feed help prevent erosion and maintain organic matter, while newly planted crops increase fertilization needs, the chairman says.
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Elmoré
Gull Reels In On Boat as Angler Tries for Passage
A gull swooped around a boat as an angler hauled in a catch. The bird briefly clung to the line then released, circling the vessel before taking to the water and flying off. a companion captured the moment on film.
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Sedona
Births and Families in Preston Area News
Birth announcements list several newborns with parents and towns including Soentan Weston Preston Thatcher and Franklin. Notable entries: Oct 6 a girl to Mr and Mrs Richard Owens. Oct 7 a girl to Mr and Mrs Eugene Tomasi. Oct 7 a girl to Mr and Mrs Clarence Merrill. Oct 8 a boy to Mr and Mrs Earl Rawlings. Oct 9 a boy to Mr and Mrs Harold Poulsen. Oct 9 a boy to Mr and Mrs Val Doney. Oct 7 a girl to Mr and Mrs Neil Priestly Grace. Oct 10 a boy to Mr and Mrs Eldon Johnston. Oct 10 a girl to Mr and Mrs Dean Brostrom.
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Richard Owens
Soentan
Eugene ‘Tomasi
Weston
Clarence Merrill
Preston
Earl Rawlings
Thatcher
Harold
Poulsen
Val Doney
Franklin
Neil Priestly
Grace
Eldon Johnston
Dean Brostrom
When you have a news item at No 8
A line from a historical page appears to refer to locating a news item at position eight. The fragment provides no clear event, date, person, or organization to identify a full story. Context suggests a cataloging or page-position instruction rather than a standalone event.
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THE
Preston Citizen
No. 8
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