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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1942
Page
3
Citizens urged to boost Vernal by cleaning and sprucing storefronts signs yards and vacant lots. Emphasizes window dressings, kept streets and proper maintenance to attract shoppers and investors, arguing community pride drives prosperity and collaboration with merchants and officials.
The Relief Society annual party was held at the ward chapel on March 17 with a singing program a message from President Grant and a two act play. Cast included Mrs Asher Perry Mrs Lee Murray Mrs Lyle Remington Mrs Lawrence Wardle Mrs Lowell Wardle and Mrs Arnold Perry. Directed by Mrs Cecil Billings. Following the program games were led by Mrs Ernest Johnson and a dessert luncheon served. Souvenirs were shamrock hedges with official anniversary seals. Easter program planned for Sunday school April 5. Mr and Mrs Ernest Johnson recently trip to Salt Lake City. Fireside at Mr and Mrs Fidan Billings home on March 22 after sacrament meeting refreshments served. Mr and Mrs Lee Murray with Mrs Will Held toured via Myton last Wednesday. Mrs Reed visited with Jed Wardle. Wartile formerly a bishopric member. Den Ereksen visited with his mother Myrtle Freksen. USAC at Logan noted. Mr and Mrs Harold Cook moved back from White River. Vent Johnson home March 21 from Logan winter quarters at USAC. Jesse Hullinges and Noble Kimball attended Sunday school and fast meeting. Road graders improving local roads. Mr and Mrs Bennie Kanistanux received word from Fort Geiger Spokane that Bennie promoted to staff sergeant. Fourth promotion. trains 1st bombardment group. also YMCA amusement chair. Bennie former Uintah high student. Tom Timothynaver and Henry Workman place purchase to move soon. MIA Sunday service directed by Men and Gleaner classes. Program included ladies charms number, Lora Johnson and Dorothy Derry duet, declamation “Prayer” by Doris Preece with Dorothy Perry Venil Johnsen and H Grant Vest.
State Agricultural Commissioner Don E. Kenney said beekeepers may get sugar by applying to the State Agricultural Commission in the Capitol and swearing an oath they need sugar to feed bees that did not harvest enough honey last year. A special government order releases sugar to starving bees since honey is vital to the war effort.
Washington dispatch says the American Red Cross is pursuing lists of U S prisoners held by Japan from Guam Wake Island and the Philippines. Names from Japanese authorities awaited for next of kin notification. The talks between international and Japanese Red Crosses progress but details await treaty and delivery methods for food and packages to prisoners and interned civilians. Edith and Betty chatter follows unrelated.
The British wartime ad effort proves advertising remains vital. It builds public demand and confidence in firms, signaling stability and national faith. An inland defense highway plan links Sweetgrass Montana to Mexico City, stressing a safe north–south trunk route for postwar use.
A major project to build a highway to Alaska prompts attention as 150 United States engineers head toward Dawson Creek for preliminary work on a $30 budget. The notice highlights the military road concept and the effort to create a link across the interior region during the period.
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