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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1948
Page
7
A Relief Society conference was held Sunday evening in Minkcreek with Mrs. WM Crane as stake visitor. Presenters included Pres. Ada Jensen Vera Jensen Mona Wilde Mahalia Jensen and Viola Larsen. Musical numbers were provided by the singing group.
Mrs Mahala Jensen spent a day in Pocatello on business. Ramona Oliverson and friend visited Ogden area, Eugene Oliverson family hosted. Perry and Arden Smith attended church in town. A farewell party and dance for two missionaries planned for Dec 3. Nephi Nielsen says son Mardel writes from Denmark mission. He met Bishop Christ ensen’s 90 year old mother and serves as branch chorister.
Several attendees gathered for a stake priesthood meeting at Grace on Sunday. Mrs. Paul Adams spent Sunday at her mother's home in Glencoe assisting at a trousseau tea for Ruth Jepsen. Mrs. Rulon Burton with her mother Maggie Smith visited her sister and family for a few days last week.
Mrs Alice Smith in Cedar City and Mrs Mary Anderson visited daughters home. Mrs Hogan returned from Soda Springs hospital with a baby boy. Mr and Mrs Leland Panter hosted. Howard Nelsons family from Ogden visited. Cleveland mutual hosted stake visitors at the MIA meeting. Elden Andersen of Ogden hunted pheasants. Roe Bennett and Bert Nielsen visited. Relief society quilt completed for welfare. PTA Thatcher grade school Parents Day next Monday with lunch and program. Lynd Nance bought the milk route from Delvid Raholt and Hauling for Swiss Cheese Milk factory. Keith Nielsen takes weekly guitar lessons in Preston.
University of Idaho engineer J. W. Martin warns farm fires add about 100 million dollars yearly to total fire losses. He notes this could fund 20 000 homes and 100 000 people, urging electric water systems as key preventive measure and recommending hydrants around barns and buildings.
Lewiston Idaho owns one of the best municipal water plants in the world, highlighting its advanced treatment and reliable service. The boast underscores local commitment to infrastructure, public health, and efficient utilities.
An Idaho health column stresses immunization for children aged four months to three years to prevent whooping cough, noting 263 Idaho cases in eight months. It warns of complications and advises early medical care if cold-like symptoms persist, urging vaccination and vigilance.
J R Simplot, famed Idaho industrialist and Simplot fertilizer president at Pocatello, warns the Utah copper mining strike will halt sulphuric acid shipments and shut down superphosphate production. Without acid, phosphate fertilizer manufacture ceases, risking reduced spring supplies and ongoing plant ging of finished goods while stock lasts.
Agricultural leaders warn farmers to buy and store fertilizer this fall due to spring shortages. Simplot notes that even with continuous production a winter supply cannot be built up, and acid supply risks complicate the outlook.
An hour long soak in cool water loosens dirt and reduces rubbing needed to clean washables. Prompt soaking saves effort and wear.
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