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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1956
Page
2
A public notice stresses starting polio vaccine shots now to complete the three shot series before next warm season. It explains eight months are required for proper spacing, with the second shot four to six weeks after the first and the third seven months after the second. It urges all ages under 36 to vaccinate, highlighting rising adult cases and family protection.
The Printed Word notes in its September issue a Canadian crown corporation case where a young woman with two assistants is busy 20 minutes daily, mostly planning tasks for aides. It recalls a British study on staff redundancy and suggests Hoover Commission recommendations to curb waste. Congressional candidates are urged to listen.
A note directs readers to use the Preston Citizen classified page for buying or selling items. The reference emphasizes the classified section as the go to place for commerce within the newspaper.
Clifton Alvira Henderson hosted guests including Orson Kofoed Melba Capener and Mrs Mary Bodily with Gordon, and Zachell Ward’s family visited Ida ho Falls to assist with potato harvest. Relief society meeting featured Lee Sant and a gifts ceremony for Ardus Williams. Gerald Viehweg and wife from Salt Lake City were mentioned.
The report details weekend visits including Mrs Annie Viehweg and family attending Sunday school. It mentions sacraments led by Bishop Carl Mortensen, a scout advancement for Craig Keller, and a flower making class. Numerous residents are listed for church activities, travels, and family celebrations around Preston and Oneida stake activities.
Families and relatives from Utah towns including South Jordan Smithfield Logan Mendon Hyde Park and Ogden visited over the weekend. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Grant Hulse Mrs. Leon Kelly and Mr. Mack Kelly plus Mrs. Velma Forman Nedra and others. Ed Hebdon hosted trips to Smithfield and Chesterfield as kin shared meals and quilting.
The Preston Citizen reports a brief item from No. 8 describing local happenings with concise details and period newspaper tone.
An advertisement touts Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as effective for menstrual pains cramps and hot flashes. It claims tests show relief in about three of four cases and promotes tablets with added iron for better month to month comfort and easing uterine contractions.
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