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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1945

Page

12

Pain Killers Pose Health Risks Warned By Preston Chamber

The Preston Chamber of Commerce health committee warns against self-treatment for neuralgia and pain. Homer Johnson says drugs should be doctor prescribed to avoid masking serious conditions that require medical attention. The U S Public Health Service cites poisons, infections, nervous system injuries, and vascular or nutritional issues as neuralgia causes.

Preston Chamber of Commerce Homer Johnson U. S. Public Health Service

Senator Thomas Pushes Hastern Road Program

The Idaho senator urged Governor Gossett and the Public Roads Administration to speed highway plans to aid returning servicemen and workers. He cites federal funds of 4.946 million for federal aid and 2.554 million for forest roads, plus state funds to cover 37 percent of costs. He asks for prompt action to provide employment through road construction nationwide.

Washington John Thomas Idaho Charles C. Gossett Public Roads Administration Dietter Congress Thomas National Park and Monument

Typewritten Ribbons On Sale At The Citizen

Local shop advertises a selection of typewritten ribbons for all needs. Customers are invited to request specific colors sizes and finishes. The notice emphasizes available varieties and personalized service at The Citizen store.

Oxford Veterans, Mince Meat Bee, Elk Hunt Reports

Oxford residents report discharged Navy husband Roy Helmandallar and social notes from Mince Meat Making Bee hosted by Mrs Harriet Denny and guests including Mrs Lucy Redington and Mrs Kate Anderson. Elk hunters Jack Fisher George Baker and Carl Kendall brought back two large elk north of Yellowstone Park amid ongoing deer hunt activity in Oxford mountains. Passenger updates note Elma Hatch transferred to Alabama and Jerald Hatch to Pearl Harbor while Merl Baker awaits son Robert Baker’s return from Italy.

Roy Helmandallar Kathryn Anderson Helmandallar Navy Harriet Denny Lucy Redington Harriet Hatch Bessie Fisher Verdis Cox Kate Anderson Verna Olson Oxford Melba Hyde Pocatello Jack Fisher George Baker Carl Kendall Yellowstone Park Oxford Mountains Martha Hatch American Falls Elaine Fisher Preston Melvin Burrup W. A. Hatch P. F. C. Elma A. Hatch Alabama Jerald Hatch Smith Field

Community residents host furloughs and visits across towns

Swan Lake and nearby families report 45 day furloughs for Officer Dean Hadley and Private Theron Gambles visiting parents. Cn Carmen Hadley returns to Logan and several relatives attend a dance at Downey honoring returning veterans.

Theron Gambles George Gambles Carmen Hadley Logan J. A. Hadley Tommy Morgan Treasures Randall Quentin Thomas Pauline Thomas Sgt. Thomas Bert George Jess George Byron Fellows Norma Jean Los Angeles George W. H. Millard Nampa Art Heckert Marjorie Beckstead Dean Hadley Bernice Hadley Tommy Hadley Colleen Merrill Myron Henderson Ivan Ken Nisson Merrill Beckstead Downey David Johnson Winder

Private First Class Leon Wells Receives Bronze Star

Private First Class Leon R. Wells of Fort Leonard Wood and the 121st Infantry Regiment earns the Bronze Star for heroic actions on April 5 1945 near Grand Germany. At an out post Wells and two others engaged 40 German soldiers killing 12 including the company commander 17 wounded and the rest captured. His bravery reflects the highest traditions of the military.

Fort Leonard Wood Leon R. Wells Maud K. Wells Preston Germany 121St Eighth Infantry Division Pvt. Wells Golden Arrow Grand

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