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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1950
Page
10
Column notes a Navy medical report by Capt Brewster on anti histamines for colds. Many remedies lack prescription oversight and may cause side effects. Early use showed modest relief in about half of patients. improvements rose with earlier dosing but cautions remain.
The article discusses a medical trial where 1019 participants show 15 percent improvement within 24 hours, while 34 to 3 percent reported sugar pill relief. Side effects include drowsiness 12 percent and dizziness 6 percent. It also notes many so called colds are not real cases and immunity affects outcomes.
The Banida mission, aided by Blaine Olsen and Doyle Hyde, sent 22 boxes of clothing toys and food to aid underprivileged Indians near Clinton Oklahoma. Boxes arrived in time for Christmas as missionaries worked with local Indians. Ravenscroft notes 78000 locust trees planned for Idaho nurseries with 40000 more seedlings if demand grows. Prices range from 3 to 20 per hundred or thousand depending on size. The event closes with a reception where Mrs. Pearl Brown of Malad attends as guest of honor.
Mrs. Ida Bennett received birthday anniversary honors at a hostess party held Wednesday evening at her home. Members of the offering club gathered for a charming event with guests seated at small tables for a two course supper followed by various games and prizes.
Members of the Preston Boots and Saddle club entertained their wives with a banquet and dancing party Thursday during Sundae Week. Andra, with Nené Harris, performed. Norman Corbridge gave a reading. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Davis and sons presented musical selections. About 60 attended. Willard Wanner organized, with ex Boyd as vice president assisting.
Oxford residents hosted and visited kin over New Year with long time reunions. Islanders include Mrs Dale Ralph and daughter Dixie Clifton Mrs Kings Hillman family Mr and Mrs Ira Hillman and Keith Hatch and families as notable attendees during holiday gatherings in town.
The Idaho division of the American Cancer Society outlines a volunteer series with first school sessions in Boise January 13 14 followed by Pocatello January 20 21 and Coeur d Alene January 27 28. Leo J Falk of Boise presides over the organization.
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