Life Insurance Remains Widest Used Family Security Tool
A 1948 survey by the Institute of Life Insurance and the University of Michigan for the Federal Reserve Board finds life insurance the most used family savings medium, with 13 percent of U.S. families owning some life insurance in early 1948, unchanged from 1947. Government bonds reach 47 percent, savings deposits 43 percent, and home ownership stands at 39 percent, with life insurance ownership high across income brackets.
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Institute of Life Insurance Reports
Ivey Research Center
University of Michigan
Federal Reserve Board
U.S
Gusher Soldier Completes Basic Training
A one year old son of Mr and Mrs Vonnie Dahlberg of Gusher completes eight weeks of training with the Fourth Infantry division at Fort Cal awaiting further assignment. Dahlberg enlisted for three years after graduating from Alberta High. In training he qualified with carbines and rifles. Meanwhile Williston North Carolina listed as one of ten U.S. cities in a 1948 survey on what city families eat, conducted by the agriculture department.
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Clinton x
Dahlberg
Mra
Vonnie Dahlberg
Gusher
Fourth Infantry Division
Fort 1 Cal
Evan
Allerta
High Wahoo
Roosevelt
Uy 10
Williston
N. C
United States
Department of Agriculture
Mt reaches high life insurance ownership by income group
The data shows 91 percent of those earning 7500 or more own life insurance, 93 percent in the 5000 to 7499 bracket, 89 percent in 4000 to 4999, 89 percent in 3000 to 3099, 84 percent in 2000 to 2099, 67 percent in 1000 to 1999, and values for those under 1000 are incomplete.
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Yione
Know Your 4 H Club Leaders in Maeser
Mrs Lulu Cramer, a former Colorado 4 H leader, leads nine novice members in Maeser. The girls learn homemaking skills through Home Improvement projects, hosting duties, flower care, embroidery, and organization. The club earns a county fair exhibit and one member reaches the state fair. Cramer reports 100 percent completion and submits her club’s annual activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu Cramer
Maeser
Cramer
Colorado
Daughibes
Sadie McConkie
Leader Steps In To Found 4 H Club At Gusher Area
La Berle Gutman of Ft. Duchesne offered to lead a 4 H Club when initial efforts failed to find a leader. Despite distance, four Gusher girls joined, joined by others from Ft. Duchesne including Indian girls. Members met regularly, biking eight miles in summer heat to attend. Gutman, a former Ft. Duchesne school principal and recreation leader, guided home economics projects.
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Gusher
la Berle Gutzman
Ft. Duchesne
la Berle
Agriculture Department urges high egg production in 1949 योजना
The U S Department of Agriculture backs continued high egg output for 1949 with a national goal of 425 000 000 hens and pullets on farms by January 1 1949 Utah official J Vern Hopkin announces the plan urging farmers to keep the maximum hens and pullets allowed by good poultry practices Regional variations in culling are noted The goal aims to retain a larger share of summer flocks and would support at least as many eggs per person as in 1948 with sufficient feed and proper management
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U. S
Hopkin
Early 4 H Club Crafting Shines in County Fair
La Berle Gutzman led the Gusher Ft Duchesne 4 H club in a three day county club camp with 4 H clubs. The group earned first honors for their exhibit at the County Fair and represented the county’s first clothing club at the State Fair. The girls learned ropemaking and sewing, improved with judging contests, and one Indian girl persisted through 15 attempts to perfect her darn. La Berle cared for the group, chaperoned, and fostered high standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Berle
Bey
Spen
Tke la Berle Gutzman
Dope Addicts Use Improvised Syringes in Lexington Hospital
Dope addicts surrendered to the U S public health service narcotic hospital in Lexington Kentucky brought improvised syringes and contraband devices. A three shelf display shows homemade tools and kits including toothbrush handles eye droppers automatic pencils and fountain pen needles used to inject morphine or other narcotics. Smuggling methods included hollowed shoe heels toothpaste tubes valentines and balboas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Narcotic Hospital
U. S. Public Health Service
Wes Wood
Wes Son
Unclear Food Temperature Note Mentions Sugar Formation
Fragmentary line discusses degrees Fahrenheit, low sugar formation at high temps and potatoes becoming troublesome as sugar develops. Details are sparse and names or dates are absent.
Fearless Steel Worker Welcomes Triplet Daughters At Last
In Duluth Minnesota Adolph Erickson 46 and Edna 43 celebrate the birth of triplet daughters Arlene Lynn Amita Lee and Ardlis Lou after years of a growing brood. Sixteen other children already shared their home now about 12 are expected to live there when the trio returns from the hospital.
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Duluth
Minn
Adolph ‘Ericksons
Erickson
Epickaon
Edna
Twina
A. O. Swenson
Stumps Erickson
Mra. Erickson
Arlene Lynn
Amita Lee
Ardlis Lou
Rome
U S Life Expectancy Rise Cited by Medical Leader
Dr Edward L Bortz president of the American Medical Association says life expectancy in the United States has reached 67 years, reflecting trends in health and longevity.
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U. S
United States
Edward L. Bortz
American Medical Association
Home Accidents Claim Thousands in 1947 Deaths
The report notes 34,500 deaths from home accidents in 1947 with motor vehicle incidents near that toll. It highlights public safety concerns and occupational hazards as major killers, underscoring the risks at home.
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Amadee
National Safety
Vehula
Neelden
Towa Falls Town Parks and Population Highlight
The town of Badeidlows Chy Towa Falls in Towa features a river gorge with limestone walls reaching over 70 feet. The city’s parks cover more than four acres and the incorporated town, founded in 1858, now has a population of about 5,300.
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Badeidlows Chy
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Searle Electric & Appliance Vernal
Utah
Spinette Pianos
Glen Bros. Music Co
Main St
Salt Lake City
Glen-Bros Music Co
So. Main St
Amtutn
Nn Kota
FIEST
Mayer George Smock
Ashbery
Fark
X. J
Herald
Billy Beach
Acvary Sark
Tartus
Little Patchels
Ruby Smith
Lulu Cramer of
Agriculture Department
U. S. Department of Agriculture
J. Vern Hopkin
Utah Production and Marketing Administration Committee
America
John Harrison
Boston
Columbia
Elmer Lind and Sons ‘Vernal, Utek
Fearless Steel
Chad
Gira Moon
Ely
A. H. Child & Son
Springville
Duaranterias
Anderson’s
Vernal Avenue
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