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Now is ,'th« time to take precautions against the common cold, l an infectious disease that becomes only too common about this time of year with the onset of colder .and damper weather, the State Health Department announced today. Colds occur at all times of. the year but are far more prevalent during the fall and winter /months, according to the state Officials. 1

Although v not too much is known about the germs which «eanse colds, it is known that Ibw-’ f ired body resistance makes a person more susceptible to catching colds. Some suggestions offered for preventing colds are:

1. Avoid drafts both at home and at work. At night do not allow a stiff breeze to blow over* yo'ur bed. '___

2. Avoid exposure to dampness. If you get caught in a rainstorm' change Into dry clothing as quickly as possible. Be especially careful about keeping your feet dry.

2. Keep the rooms where you jwork and sleep well ventilated, flee that they are not allowed to get too hot,

4. Eat a well balanced diet and pay more attention than usual to what you eat. Don’t over-eat, and take more liquid# than usual. An extra intake of fruit juices is a great help. y *

5. Keep the hands cleah by frequent washing and keep them fkttayfrom the mouth and nose ah all times. Don’t become germcrazy, but pay toore attention than usual to the added danger of contacting germ-disseminaed diseases.

6. ’ Keep - general resistance as high as possible by avoiding physical fatigue. The best way to do ia to get as much rest as you can.

Sometimes you may get a cold in spite of all the precautions you take. If this happens, you should get all'the additional rest possible, even if that means staying away from work for a few days. Avoid exposing other people to your cold as most colds are spread by per; son to person contact. Don’t hesita'te to call your doctor if you feel feverish, or take your temperature and find you have fever. The same is true if yon show any other symptons of n disturbing nature. Many other diseases begin with the same symptons as thosa of the common cold. „ ' 4

Dave Miller Rationed Air

Ihdiaptown Cap, Pa*

Pvt David D. Miller, Jr„ 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. David D. .Miller, Washington, Va., has completed processing at the 2053d (Reception Center, 'Fort Meade, Maryland and is assigned , to the 5th Infantry Division, tndutntqwn Cap Military Reservation, ?*., for Army basic trainings 4

Prior to induction he was a student at Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, Vas * * ? r He will receive 16 weeks . of basic military training necessary for all soldiers. Fundamental military subjects such as close order drill, care of clothing and equipment, first aid, scouting and" patrolling, land map-reading wil

bo taught , , ’.5. 5 *

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H. H. Sandidge was ,aif overnight good* recently of Mr. ‘ Mrs. W, f. Moffett, Jfc