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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1952
Page
11
A Vernal City council meeting discussed traffic enforcement during peak hours with measures to limit street congestion. Officials noted violations and reckless driving in Vernal areas, detailing fines and speed limits.
Obituary note recalls the death of the Cedar City banker’s father who passed away Saturday from a heart ailment while tending his flower gardens at home. The brief item lists surviving relatives including widow and children with scattered names and locales, reflecting a local notice style.
A Utah project to raise river clearance above 14 feet includes three bridges on US 40 between Duch Vernal Duchesne Wridgeland and Ft Duchesne. The $5,000 expenditure aims to finish the work before spring, with Pierpont noting crews will remain in the area.
Funeral rites for Sarah E Preece are recorded with pallbearers including Stagg Gair Baty Deane and Verano Smart. Flowers arranged by Eaton and others, with attendees and family mentioned amid listing of mourners and speakers led by Karl Preece.
Fragmented report lists multiple drilling sites in Duchesne and Uintah counties, Utah. Mentions Cannon No. a, West Filtered Valley, and Soh working rigs, with depth figures, test terms, and locations like NW NE and SE sections. References Wells No. 11, No. 4, and Carter Oil location details, plus equipment notes and bore tests.
A lengthy report describes a horseback trail ride with superb fishing and meals. Riders praise the excellent horses, friendly guides led by Bob Davis, and high safety, noting memorable breakfasts, ample provisions, and well-managed campsites. The writer calls the trip one of the best and suggests two annual rides could work.
Uintah County residents 18 and older urged to Chester chest x rays during state tuberculin check from Sept 5 to 15 with stops in Vernal Jensen White Rocks and Fort Duchesne. The drive aims to detect tuberculosis and heart disease and cancer precursors, with no cost to residents funded by state and county taxes and agencies.
Eerin Caldwell a former resident of Vernal died in Salt Lake City early Tuesday after a fall while morning. The death occurred near 1:30 pm and is attributed to injuries from the fall. Survived by widow and children, the family noted. Burial and memorial arrangements were to be announced.
A garbled report notes Vernal Junior Chamber of Commerce donating $14,000 to the pool project in Ulinah County amid reflections on pool upgrades and regulations. The piece mentions life safety, dive events, and individuals like Oaks and Joyce Robbins, with references to a recirculation and filtering overhaul planned for the larger pool.
Hatch returns home for a few days to rest with her parents My and Mrs Lean Glenn at 10847 Selem. The family noted a pleasant week with Vielting during the residence.
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