Utah Farmers Strengthen Finances as Farm Debt Falls
Archie Johnson of Uintah State Bank notes Utah farm debt at the start of 1949 fell to 25.25 million from 25.8 million in 1948, with commodity loans totaling 4.993 million. In 1948 Utah banks loaned 56.918 million to 12,395 farmers, with many using credit for improvements and new equipment while cash reserves rise to cover debts.
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Utah
United States
Archie Johnson
Uintah State Bank
Utah Bankers Assn
Johnson
Agricultural Commission of the American Bankers Assn
Commodity Credit Corp
Services Held July 26 for Edward Bryant
Funeral services for Edward Bryant who was killed July 22 on a construction job near Current Creek on Highway 40 were conducted July 26 in the Lapoint ward chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints. Bishop Lee Walker presided. Interment was in Lapoint cemetery under Olpin mortuary of Roosevelt. Survivors include his widow Vera Horrocks Bryant, mother Julie Robinson Ogden, and brother Floyd Bryant of Lehi. Several relatives and workers attended from various locations.
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Edward Bryant
Current Creek
Highway 40
Lapoint Ward Chapel
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Lee Walker
Lapoint
Edward Mowrey
Austin Wardle
Ouray Ward
Mr. Bryant
Jerry Harrison
Olpin
Roosevelt
Joseph Horrocks
Pallbearey
Curtis
Leonard
Delbert Horrocks
Everett Garn
Clinton Summarell
Bryant
Swan Lake
Ida
Ouray Valley
Henry Bryant
Vera Horrocks
Julie Robinson Ogden
Floyd Bryant
Lehi
W.C. Mendenhall
Bob Mendenhall
Omer Reed
Springville
Steve Hancock
Ollie Gardner
Heber
Chris Bristol
Robert Horrocks
Orville Ostler
Riverton
Grant Broadhead
Midvale
Curtis Horrocks
Neola
J. Perry
Bowden
Royal
John Horrocks
Hayden
Fairy rings indicate fungus caused lawn circles
Fairy rings are dark green circular patterns on grass caused by a soil fungus. Indija faces greater crop failure risk due to heavy monsoon rains. Earlier horses wore sock or sandal shaped coverings before metal shoes were adopted.
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Indija
Farmers Embrace Modern Conservation Practices
A discussion on livestock, crops, and practice of modern conservation methods and land management, highlighting a trend toward steady improvement in agriculture's condition for many years ahead.
Fire Control Problems Aired for Summer Cabins
Fire control issues in rural homes and summer cabins include lack of nearby fire department and lax safety. Proposals urge organized neighborhood volunteer teams, clear communication, and firefighting gear such as pumps hoses and water tanks. Remove flammable material, ensure safe wiring and spark arresters, control fires, and maintain clear strips around buildings to guard against forest fires.
Federal Airport Aid Highlights
Federal aid for airport construction described with weekly Washington announcement by D W Nentzel administrator of civil aeronautics. June grants totaled 5,144,003 dollars, bringing the month’s offerings to 48 grants and year to date to 841 offers totaling 83,859,735 dollars. Class distinctions include seven class one, twelve class two, and ten others among June offers.
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D. W. Nentzel
Civil Aeronautics
Washington
Fort Worth International Grants Drive Airport Upgrades
The latest airport program summary shows Fort Worth International receiving a large grant of 1,085,000 for a 6,400 foot runway upgrade. Repaired runways taxiways and aprons along with a county road relocation are planned as part of the project. Across Utah Heber and St George projects are approved. The first commercial plywood factories began in Russia in the 1880s.
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Fort Worth International
CAA
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Firestone
Nots
Searle
Oodey B
Sharle
Mgr
St. George
Russia
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