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Show r JX Mffl ff county in the year ending Jan. 1, 1956. Of these, however, lung cancer was responsible for only 2, or 15.3 percent. , Nationally, it ran to 12.4 percent and, in the state of Utah, to 12 2 percent. Despite lung cancers relatively small toll when viewed against the 240,681 lives taken by cancer as a whole in the year, it has become a matter of some concern to heavy smokers. Although the tobacco industry denies there is an association, the American Cancer Society and the Public Health Service, have released statements to the effect that there ' (Special to the 6 News & Journal) How many Box Elder county people die of lung cancer each year? How many of other kinds of cancer? How does the loeal rate compare with that in other areas, NEW YORK Amid the controversy raging over cancer, especially as to the part smoking plays, some new- - light is thrown on the local picture by official federal data. It is in the form of a vital statistics report just issued by the U. S, Public Health Service, covering every part of the country. It shows that there were 13 deaths from cancer of all types among residents of Box Elder is strong evidence that excessive cigarette smoking is a causative factor in lung cancer. More research is needed, say health officials, to identify the harmful substances in cigarettes as the first step toward the elimination of the impurities. Box Elder county had a lower death rate from cancer in all its various forms than did most areas of the United States, the PUS report shows. The toll among local residents was equivalent to 60 deaths per 100,000 d 1 V '' f NEW.. 4 r . to bring a finer service to you 1 (I f A new Loan Service for single or married men and women in this area . . . prompt, private loans in any amount from $25 to $2000 HERES THE PLACE WHERE LOANS ARE MADE YOUR WAY 20 S. MAIN STREET Hours: Monday-Frida- 8:30-5:3- y 0; Brigham City2 Saturday loom below $400 Mode by City Finoitc 8.30-1- Co. (Utah) CASH on signature only, auto or furniture. 'Take up to 2 full years to repay, if you wish. 1 TripiLoans , Phone First COME IN, WRITE OR PHONE, ASK FOR ... R. A. WETZEL Tour hlttdlf loo n mon 20 S. MAIN STREET Army Pfc. Ronald D. Armstrong, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Armstrong, 349 S. First East, Brigham City, is a wrecker driver in Battery D of the 551st Antiaircraft Missile Artillery Battalion in Van Nuys, Calif. He entered the Army in June 1956 and received basic training at Fort Lewis, Wash. The soldier attended Box Elder High school and was formerly employed by American Sports Wear. .v-- AJ CV Slated for Soil Checks Students Ferrin L. Allen, speech correction therapist for the Box Elder County School District this .week All farmers who have an old completed a cheek-uof all first farm wheat acreage allotment grade students at Central school, for 1958 and who normally grow according to Principal J. D. winter wheat are eligible to Gunderson. . wheat Acreage sign a winter Also examined for speech deReserve agreement under the 1958 Soil Bank Program, Mirl fects were a number of stuMason, chairman of the Box El- dents from other grades, referder County Agriculture Stabili- red by the teachers. Allen is now working out a zation and Conservation said this week. program to give speech correction therapy to all children of The signup period for winter wheat acreage re- Central school who are in need serve agreements started Aug. of the help, Gunderson said. This is the first year the 26 and will close Oct. 4. Under the 1953 program, far- school district has engaged the mers will agree not only to re- assistance of a speech therapointed out. duce their wheat acreage below pist, Gunderson the allotment, but also to limit Previous correction work has their harvest of Soil Bank been carried out by the teachbase crops (generally all crops ers and on a private basis. produced for harvest) to a perThis limit will mitted acreage. be determined, in general, by subtracting the number of acres m the reserve from the total in the soil bank base. Growers are urged to come to the ASC county office as soon as possible to furnish their farms production history, since this information will be needed a "soil in order to establish By popular demand the exhibank base for the farm. The farm base must be establish- bit now being shown at ComArt Center at Central ed before a program agreement munity will school remain for the may be signed. e rates month of October, Mrs. Henry Individual farm of payment will be established L. Thorne, sponsor announced under the wheat acreage reserve today. Paintings by Ray Jeppson, program, based on the county average rate of $20 71 per acre, Mantua artist, as well as a numbut varying among farms pri- ber of his local adult artists, are marily according to the rela- on display. Due to the busy activities durof the land tive productivity reserved. many in the ing September, Farmers who took part in the area have expressed a desire to 1957 wheat acreage reserve pro- see the exhibit but feel that gram will be paid a 10 percent time has run short. Mrs. Thorne premium above their regular has now arranged with Arno 1958 compensation rates if they Sceinicke, Salt Lake City artist, put the identical land in the who was to exhibit in October, to exhibit later in the season program for 1958. and provide more time for local American housewives buy people to see the work of their more than 755 million clothes- friends and neighbrs who have been taking adult art classes. pins each year. Bank Contracts Want refreshment? p Popular Demand Keeps Adult Art Exhibit Longer AIRMAN OF MONTH Airman First Class Delano C. Freeze, was named the J. D. Gunderson, fire warden, 494th Bomber Fighter week expressed appreciaSquadrons Airman of the this tion to persons for returning Month for August. tools used for fighting the fire MILK! r However, he stated that there are still five shovels and one missing, and he requests that the persons having these tools call him this week Airman First Class Delano C. so he can gather up all of the Freeze, son of Mrs. Mina L. equipment, so it will be ready Freeze of 663 North Main if needed again. street, Brigham City, was named the 494th Fighter Bomber Squadrons Airman of the at Chaumont, France, Month, for August. Airman Freeze, who has been with the 494th since his arrival in France on March 5, 1956, was selected for this honor from among 119 eligible airmen. The applicants were judged on devotion to duty, job proficiency, military bearing and appearance, conduct, loyalty, attitude and He was awarded a certificate of achievement, a model of the Super Sabre, $20 and a three-dapass, for the distinction. Freeze serves as a crew chief on the where he is charged with the responsibility of making sure that the million dollar supersonic aircraft is safe for the pilot to fly. In the recommendation of Freeze for the honor, it was noted by his immediate superior that he maintains a good safe aircraft, always checking meticulously before each flight for He any minor discrepancies. will not let It fly until he is sure it is absolutely safe. Freeze attended Box Elder High school prior to enlisting in the Air Force. Airman of Month f Drink . on the foothills east of Brigham City last week. , fire-rak- e w Fire Warden Requests Return of Fire Tools Local Boy Named State University extension ' entomologist, says rats can be controlled by placing warfarin baits in boxes. or peval-typBait boxes should be so arranged that farm pets, livestock and children are kept out, but rats and mice may eat their fill. Dr. Knowlton says bait must be available in bait boxes over a long period of time to be Tf4 1 e QE2EZZZZZZ CONNIE GARR 1956 Homecoming Queen Weber College AMERICAN DAIRY ASSN Of UTAH UTAH MILK FOUNDATION BRIGHAM TIRE SHOP'S Vou have IHREE Chances to Win in m JJ) 40 y 10 NOTHING TO BUY - NO OBLIGATION NOT JUST ONE but THREE CHANCES TO WIN in Brigham Tire Shops BIG BUCK CONTEST. All you have to do is REGISTER in advance of the deer season. Come in today and sign the register. You might be one of the lucky winners. Elder JOURNAL Box Friday, September 20, 1957 ,, Brigham City, Utah i HERE ARE THE THREE CONTESTS -- and PRIZES! BUCK WITH MOST POINTS-Win- ner must present spread. Prize is a pair of NEW TREAD SNOW or CONVENTIONAL PASSENGER TIRES. . 2. BUCK WITH WIDEST SPREAD Winner must present TREAD Prize is of NEW SNOW or CONa pair spread. VENTIONAL PASSENGER TIRES. 3. HEAVIEST BUCK Winner must present locker plant or other certified weight slip. Prize is a pair of NEW SNOW or CONVENTONAL PASSENGER TIRES. (There will be three different winners. A single contestant can win only 1. THANKS FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION IN OUR CASE LOT CANNED GOODS SALE. WE STILL HAVE MANY OF THE SALE ITEMS LEFT AND HAVE uinnp Box Elder county residents should declare war on rats as they come to farms and city property from fields this fall. A. FuUmer Allred, agricultural extension agent, says rats commonly' feed along streams in warm weather. With the chill of fall, many field rats return to towns and farmsteads to get food and protection froth the weather. Dr. G. F. Knowlton, Utah Wrecker Driver L. Speech Therapist pcr-acr- Phone: 487 Is e. Oct. 4 Deadline 1958-cro- I o o people compared with the rate in the nation, 145 per 100,000. It was, also, below that in the state of Utah, 83 per 100,000. Substantial gains In the fight against cancer have been made in the past few years, according to the American Cancer Society. With present knowledge, it deof all cases can clares, one-hal- f be cured If medical attention is sought early enough and if the latest and best means of diagnosis and treatment is made more generally-availabl, com-mite- : Residents Warned Against Rodents Brigham Yofith local Lung Cancer Sate Compared M MANY MORE ITEM AT THE SAME LOW SALE PRICE! one prize.) 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