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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1953
Page
7
Bert Lewis recalls a college freshman who faced possible failure after his first year. The student, despite great family sacrifice and heavy study, chose to persevere after seeing a one legged worker. The tale shows the power of doing the best with what one has and conquering worry.
The American Cancer Society in 1953 aims to save lives by educating the public on early cancer symptoms and urging frequent medical examinations. The goal focuses on raising awareness and prompting proactive health checks to improve outcomes.
Local residents and visitors attended a safety talk by Highway Patrolman Jolson on Safe Driving. Community members including George Hacking and Beulah Bracken with seven board members gathered for a community update and weekend visits across Roosevelt and Vernal, with multiple familiares staying at Ray Barney and Aston Rogers homes.
Washington reports the Federal Power Commission preparation for a likely favorable ruling this year on a Northwest gas line. Westcoast Transmission of Vancouver and Alberta is favored to deliver gas to Seattle Tacoma by 1953 and to Spokane and Port Orchard by year end, with broader spread to Washington Oregon and northern Idaho by 1956.
Bond holders of series F and G maturing between May 1 and December this year are urged to exchange for new 3 14 percent fully marketable treasury bonds. The program, advised by Harold R. Sargent and Don R. Barr, requires applications by April 30 and can be completed at Federal Reserve Banks or local banks. Series E remains unchanged. new bonds start at $500, with par for par exchange and interest adjustments.
More than 22,000 workers of a large industrial company bought shares via regular payroll deductions. Nearly 3,000 participants purchased shares in a single month, reflecting broad employee investment in the firm.
An eastern Utah and western Colorado gas field study notes Westcoast costs at 160 million versus 152 million. Pacific Northwest at 175.6 million with delivery profits. West coast price projections around 7 cents per thousand cubic feet, Pacific around 4.5 cents. Gas prices in the Southwest near 15 cents, Utah's Goose Creek field cited. Canadian export permit extended for bas export to the U.S., easing renewal concerns for U.S. consumers.
Rey W Pease and Walter L Pease became Shriners at El Kalah Temple last Saturday in Salt Lake City joining nearly 100 novices. Mettome welcomed Vernal residents as ambassadors of good will and representatives of the Intermountain Shriners Crippled Children hospital. Parents of crippled youngsters are invited to contact Shriners about hospitalization for treatment shown to improve conditions.
Artesia beat Bonanza 38 to 89 in a Sunday softball game as residents scattered names of visitors and birthday celebrations. The report notes local social visits, family gatherings, and a injury after Junior Dixon was struck by a steel pipe at Beckmans, with treatment at Rangely Hospital.
Quotation attributed to G Norman Collie about how spending linked to meals may strain family budgets and reflect eating choices. The remark highlights budget pressure tied to diet.
Mr and Mrs George Nay of Maeser visited the Gordon Smuin family Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Jens Richens learned of a new baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Je fan. Mr and Mrs Jess Titchens and Venne plus Mr and Mrs Marlo Bowthorpe of Bonanza visited Helper and Price over the weekend.
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