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The Weber County Chapter of the Red Cross began in December 1915 when a small group of individuals gathered to begin organizing a chapter of the Red Cross. In 1962, the name was changed to the Bonneville chapter, and in 1969, the chapter merged with other chapters in Northern Utah to become the Northern Utah Chapter, with its headquarters located in Ogden, Utah. The scrapbooks range from 1940 to 2003 and highlight some of the important work of the Red Cross. The books include photographs, newspaper clippings, and other materials. |
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Show drinking water also belongs in your gear. Hook the fish, not yourself or your fellow fishermen. But if the hook does become imbedded in the flesh, get to a doctor fast. He'll know what to do, even if you don't. Watch your blood pressure. If a big one gets away, there are more where he came from. Don't fret or get hot under the collar. Take it easy. Relaxation adds to the fun of fishing. Remember, too, that out in the wilds you may have to improvise such things as splints in case of an acci¬dent. A paddle or a forked branch of a tree could serve as a splint if necessary. If you happen to be fishing from a bank, beware of slipping on slimy rocks, moss-covered slopes, and soft earth. Barnacle-covered rocks are dangerous. So is the possibility of stepping into holes. If knocked off your feet by a current, don't fight the current, but work toward shore on a long diagonal line. When fishing from old bridges test railings before leaning heavily against them. And watch out for the cars, and don't hook a passing driver. In many states, it's against the law to fish from highway bridges. Investigate, before fishing, if this is the law in your state. If you are a good swimmer and really know how to handle a boat or a canoe, your chances of drowning while fishing will be small. You should remember that a wooden boat or canoe in good condition cannot sink. Empty or full of water, right side up or upside down, these small craft will return to the surface and float. And they have enough buoyancy to keep afloat people who cling calmly to them. Your boat or canoe is a life pre¬server when it upsets, and most times you can swim your boat to shore. If not, grab your buddy's wrist, letting him spell you when you're tired. If a fisherman is in trouble in midstream, don't swim out to him in deep water—certainly not if you are a poor swimmer. It is safer to throw him a casting line, shove him a fishing pole or boat paddle. Row to him if you can possibly do so. What to do when the fish won't bite? Brother, that's your problem! The 22,000,000 men, women, and youngsters who delight in fishing will find that the Red Cross courses in first aid and accident prevention, water safety, and small craft operation make fishing more fun because the courses make the sport safer. Should you be inter¬ested in a class in any of these subjects, just call your Red Cross chapter. 32 Subscription ORDER FORM The Red Cross Magazine $2.00 a year. $5.00 for three 1-year subscriptions or one 3-year subscription. (Add 50c a year for foreign postage.) Name Address City & Zone State 1 year Name Address City & Zone State 1 year FORM 49-40 (12-50) |
