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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1942
Page
3
Professor Floyd warned housewives about improper use of dia titlate for starting fires a danger that cost a life in Uintah Basin last month The extensionist directed 4-H club boys and girls on current fire prevention efforts and concepts
Last Sunday the War Department advised sending important bundles promptly for the fighting men overseas. The message urged timely dispatch to ensure delivery before crucial operations.
Mr and Mrs Harvey Taylor announce a baby girl born to them. Several residents and visitors are noted across Lapoint and nearby towns including Mrs Annie Warburton and granddaughter Beth Nyberg returning from Tacoma. Morgan Bigelow married Doris Bowden in Salt Lake. couple to live in Lapoint. Numerous visits, departures, and social events chronicle community life with many names and movements between Vernal, Roosevelt, Salt Lake, and surrounding areas.
Forest Supervisor Charles De Moisy Jr notes the winter range is in good condition and stock appears healthy. The Vernal Civic Band began a major booster trip through Idaho and Wyoming, sponsored by the Vernal Commercial Club. Miss Ellen Long left for a two week visit to Ogden and Salt Lake. Mrs J Hodgkinson is seriously sick with tick fever at Price.
Grant Hodgkinson of Bingham spent a week here Joelle Johnson hosted a swimming party last Monday afternoon After swimming the group played croquet and other outdoor games A buffet lunch was served Mr and Mrs Jasper Cook welcomed a baby girl born August 7 Mrs Dob Baker and Mrs Lee Murray left for Salt Lake City to join their husbands returning from Santa Barbara where they worked in National defense The group then traveled to Salt Lake City with Garry Chipman Dellas Perry had tonsils removed at Basin Hospital Mr and Mrs Black and daughter from Evanston Wyoming visited Longtime acquaintances Mr and Mrs Wardle hosted the Blacks during a Wyoming sheep shearing trip Mrs Lee Murray hosted a party last Monday evening leaving August 19 for California with Mr Murray
Mrs Lyle Remingveon hosted the Wally Gutchers sewing club with a handshake of handiwork and treats. Johnson family reunion preparations include Mrs Richard J. Smith and relatives arriving from Idaho and East Lake City. A seagull graduation occurred at Primary with girls each receiving a handkerchief as gifts. Outdoor games followed on chapel lawn with refreshments. Funeral services for James Gillman drew attendees from Pleasant Grove. Myrtle Erekson visited recently while Ishe spends time in Salt Lake.
Washington reports the Office of Defense Transportation will not restrict Christmas packages or cards despite transportation pressures. Post Office Department has not reviewed the issue, but ODT expects soldier bundles to move mainly in boxcars with ample supply. Rail express cars for cards remain plentiful, and Sept 10 rules will require at least ten tons per car.
Forester J Whitney Floyd of the Agricultural Extension Service warns Utah farmers and homemakers to cooperate in preventing forest, farm, and home fires. He cites causes like sparks on dry roofs, spontaneous combustion, gasoline, and carelessness in camping. Emphasizing summer risks, he urges ladders, water supplies, and fire tools to extinguish sparks before they spread.
The guidance states you may wear a target lapel button only if you are contributing at least ten percent of your income to War Bonds. The badge symbolizes patriotism and honors those who support the home front effort. Obtainable through plant management, the local War Bond chairman, or the Payroll Savings Window to authorize ten percent payroll deductions.
The Army reports fighter planes with speeds up to 400 miles per hour and estimated costs around $100 each. They are described as the nest of air power, offering escorts for large bombers and delivering high speed, range, altitude, and blistering fire.
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