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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1950
Page
2
Electric pumps are lifting water from land in Benewah county drainage districts and underground to desert lands in Minidoka county for irrigation. The Idaho state chamber of commerce notes productive land is reclaimed in both cases and emphasizes irrigation efficiency.
Independent farmers in Min idoka and Renewah counties join Idaho Power and Washington Water Power to finance drainage and irrigation. Engineers map improved dikes and pumps along the St Joe river to dry fields faster, with costs about 1 dollar per acre.
State Police Officer Kelly Houk cites three major factors idle children face: bouncing balls, running youth, and distracted motorists. He urges motorists to slow near schools and residential zones, give space to bicycles, and expect the unexpected. Parents should teach kids traffic rules, cross only at crosswalks, and play in safe areas.
A war veteran drew attention by barricading himself in a Commercial hotel room. He later hung a crude sign reading Crusade for Freedom from the window before officials forced the door open. He left town the next day with no charges filed.
Ricks College lists sophomore and freshman majors for students including Joan Ainscough Dunkley Keller Jenson and Goral while registrar Eldred C. Stephenson notes 462 students registered this year, ahead of last year’s 700 final total.
The 32nd annual Ogden live stock show runs November 11 to 15 with five auctions and judging of cattle sheep and swine. Major events include purebred and fat cattle fat and feeder sheep and fat hogs with about 289 bulls and females from Utah breeders. Entries close October 28 except Hereford sale consignments.
Earl W. Murphy of the Idaho safety council warns that driving at night is about three times more dangerous than daytime driving. He stresses improved lighting, reflective gear, and cautious behavior to reduce crash risk for motorists.
E L Harrig of the Chevrolet service department warns that many motorists neglect corrosion inhibitors. He explains oxygen and mineral salts in water, exhaust leaks, and acid cleaners as causes. Radiators should be flushed before adding inhibitors. climates and seasons dictate changes in flushing and inhibitor use.
Ricks College lists seven students from Franklin County and surrounding areas including Joan Ainscough K Dunkley Beth Keller Bob Wynn Tony Jenson Cecilia Goral and Pauline Goral. Bob Wynn is a sophomore majoring in pre law and is the son of the Wynns who recently moved to Ashton.
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