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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1961
Page
5
The item mentions individuals associated with Clearfield Utah and Clinton in a brief notice style. Details are fragmented but indicate a local matter involving names and locations.
Stanton Thompson, district manager of the Pocatello Social Security office, cites a survey by the Bureau of Old-Age and Survivors Insurance showing only about a fourth of interviewed workers know their Social Security contributions protect against disability related income loss. The study notes most workers with five years of covered work during the 10 years ending disability are protected, despite different retirement or death benefit rules.
A booklet explains major provisions of disability protection under Social Security. Benefits may extend to dependents including minor children and disabled adult sons and daughters of disabled workers or retirees. Information sessions with a Social Security representative will be held in Preston at the courthouse next Tuesday and January 16 from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
The piece compares Idaho highway fatalities to the 1958 peak of 270 deaths, noting 248 deaths by 1961 with 293 involved in 205 crashes. Injuries rose to 5 209 this year from 5 509 by 11 months, while fatalities remain high. The shift in where deaths occur and rising crash involvement raise questions about prevention.
A holiday social for four husbands and their wives honored guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dee Petterberg. A no host turkey dinner with all trimmings was served to Mr. and Mrs. Ganland Herd, Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Porter, Mr. and Mrs. Gale Moser, and others. Gifts were exchanged and visiting enjoyed.
Miss Joan Larsen and LeRoy Robbins announce engagement with parents Mr. and Mrs. Dale Larsen and Mr. and Mrs. Elliot Robbins of Ogden. The wedding will take place at the Logan temple followed by a Mink Creek reception on January 12 and Ogden open house on January 13.
Chief Pope, head of the Pocatello Navy recruiting station, announced immediate changes allowing prior Navy personnel to re enlist for shorter terms. Reenlistment now offers two, three, four, or six year options instead of four or six. Benefits begin after a two year tour, two years earlier than before.
Boise reports brighter outlook for 1962 with expected pickup in wool demand and prices. Domestic wool trade to rise. synthetics remain strong competition. Lamb market and beef pork production seen higher. Jan 1 cattle inventory projected at 98.5 million head, hog price adjustments noted since September.
Community readers are urged to support the newspaper as it highlights the activities of Franklin county residents. Business firms contribute to sustain the publication and keep local events in print.
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