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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1956
Page
8
The article cautions families about naphthalene mothballs posing serious risk to children under five. It notes thousands of accidental ingestions yearly, causing rapid anemia and emergency transfusions. Advice centers on storing mothballs high and under supervision to prevent tragedy.
A jumble of names and travels shows Mrs Kate Anderson and Ada visiting Oxford and relatives in town. Several residents shift roles in the Relief Society while others plan trips between Salt Lake City Ogden and Richmond.
Local note recounts extended family visits across Salt Lake City and nearby towns. Several individuals including Winger, Sharp, Trujillo, Cook, Lindhardt, and Bennett families are mentioned visiting relatives, with church events and a wedding dance planned at the Winder ward recreation hall.
Untidy OCR shows several birth notices with partial names and dates. Mentions a boy born Sept 12 to Mr and Mrs Wees El en, another boy Sept 13 to Mr and Mrs Roland Hal Preston RFC, a girl Sept 15 to Mr and Mrs Merrill Taipenelt, and a baby Sept 17 to Mr and Mrs Duane Hansen Preston.
More personnel and materials moved into Arctic regions in 1955 than any other year, driven by new military installations and the upkeep of existing facilities, according to the 1956 Yearbook of the Ampere Peoples Encyclopedia.
The MIA held a ward outing at Community Camp with a program and lunch. Local residents hosted and visited relatives from Rupert Ogden Draper and Logan areas. A bridal shower honored Sharon Shumway and Burtis Hall family hosted gatherings and trips to Provo and Salt Lake City during the weekend.
The record shows 2,158,000 people were injured in motor vehicle accidents in 1955. This figure reflects injuries across the year, underscoring the era's road safety challenges and the scale of traffic-related harm.
Residents and families from Blackfoot attended the fair with Mr and Mrs James Abbott, Martel Thomas, Kay Gibbs, R J Gibbs, W C Gambles, A P Allen, George Matkin, Albert Nordick and Ada Paris of Arimo. 4-H members and guests displayed dresses and health and cooking projects earning blue ribbons and high placements. The event included numerous local families and extended visits from Salt Lake City and Perry Beckstead homes, with livestock and art exhibits drawing community attention.
Mink Creek residents host and visit relatives from Salt Lake City Preston and Logan. Local Relief Society activities include textile painting and quilting led by Norma Jensen. Community members attend holidays, church services, a gate subscription contest, and school registrations at Utah State University.
The American Veterinary Medical Association warns that neglect or unskilled care causing sore feet can lead to permanent disability in animals. The statement urges proper treatment and veterinary attention to prevent lasting harm.
A historical note explains disinfectants play a valuable role in sanitation acts guarding livestock and preventing disease. It cautions they cannot complete the full job of disease prevention and must be used as part of broader measures.
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