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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1942
Page
1
Boise reports that predatory animals including mountain lions wolves and coyotes are growing bolder and fatter due to wartime labor shortages and diverted trapping efforts. M O Claar of the Idaho Woolgrowers warns these predators threaten sheep stocks as hunters and trappers leave the fields for other duties.
Glines Special funeral services were held last Wednesday at 2 pm in the chapel for Mrs Zina B Cook who died November 21 of pneumonia. Bishop John B Eaton presided and Wil Jig Hoefelta conducted the exorcists. A chorus sang Sometime well Understand and Oh My Father. The pallbearers included Harold Cook and Ralph Allred. Interment was in Maeser cemetery under Swain Funeral Home direction. Outside attendees included Neils Behrman and Ferdinand Behrman among others.
During November Central School and Ballard Elementary School set record defense stamp sales. Ballard students bought 8000 dollars worth and Central School students 7446 dollars from November 11 to November 1. Each Tuesday a volunteer stamp salesman from faculty helps, and stamps are sold at the school. Defenses stamps sales will continue through the school year.
Logan news notes a USDA War Board amendment cutting from a wartime freeze the items farm machinery and equipment from 13 to 411 remaining in Schedule 0. All other items listed in Schedule 7L are now free for distribution at all levels.
On Midway Island fighting Marines face tough engagements as they defend the atoll. Details depict personal courage and the harsh conditions of the campaign whilehighlighting individual platoon actions and the broader strategic effort.
Washington DC November reports practical tubeless tire tests by oil firms could free more than 200000 tons of scrap rubber by eliminating inner tubes. About 1000 cars run nationwide under the Petroleum War Industry Council chair William R. Boyd noted no conclusions yet, with tests due to end late December. John B McGay of Tulsa showcased the tire in Chicago on November 2, and plans call for at least 2000 miles per car across multiple car makes and conditions.
Harold McNeil 31 son of the late Thomas and Lucy Witham McNeil died at home today. He was born in Vernal in 1911 and is survived by siblings Mrs James Stel Miller of Vernal Mrs JS Gurr of Reno Nevada Mrs Horace Coltharp of Hayden and Ronald McNett of Vernal.
Utah farmers will receive free training in 69 high school areas under the Rural War Products Training Program. Mark Nichols, state agriculture vocational director, announced a $45 000 effort to train farm workers, wives, and others to boost efficiency in tractor operation, crop production, and farm maintenance. Circulars go to high schools to gauge local course demand. Courses require ten or more interested participants and target under 17s, with emphasis on skills, management, and using repairable machinery to conserve resources while training.
Area block leaders of Utah county were invited to a courthouse meeting Thursday afternoon at 2 30 to receive instructions on the meat rationing program. A J Morris Extension dairyman of Utah State Agricultural College will conduct the meeting called by the Extension Service and County Defense Council. The plan aims to keep adult meat consumption to 2 1/2 pounds per week, stressing household cooperation.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at the First Ward Chapel for Charles U Miles 73. Bishop Lloyd Merkley of Jensen officiated with prayer by Joseph Dudley. A mixed quartet sang Jesus Lover of My Soul. Moroni Moon opened with prayer. Mrs Jorgenson and Mrs Calder sang softly and Tell Verily Jesus Is Calling. Archie Johnson spoke followed by God Be With You Til We Meet Again. Bishop Merkley gave closing remarks and Joseph Dudley offered the closing prayer. Interment was in Vernal Memorial Park.
Reed Birchell of Ouray serves with the Military Police Detachment in Edmonton Alberta Canada. Clayton Findley transfers to Lake Mead Arizona for advanced pursuit training. Clyde Richardson reports to Fort Bliss Texas after furlough with his parents. Sergeant Taylor promoted to technical sergeant in the U S Army. Pvt Lowell Behrmat attends sister's funeral in Camp Bowie Texas.
Lapoint farmer promoted by the Marine Corps to First Class Private He 13 Laws Lloyd Rasmussen 30 now stationed at Camp Emott Delformia near San Diego Rasmussen the son of Ephraim Rasmussen joined the Marines last February A native of Duchesne he formerly attended the
Uintah County leads the state in scrap collection as the sixth Selective Service registration for eighteen year olds is announced by Chellis Caldwell, local draft board secretary. Registrars will be in White Rocks and Fort Duchesne with registration dates split by birth ranges, and later entries allowed for holidays. the notice outlines weekend and weekday windows through December 1942 and into early 1943.
R L Marimon a Whiterocks merchant was elected to the Uinta Board of Education for Lapoint Bennett Whiterocks and Tridel districts. He received 105 votes to 63 for incumbent I J Walker. New term begins January 1 for five years. Also noted are community updates on local residents and a film stunt rider connection.
The Jensen Victory Club raised funds helping Uintah County U S with a total of 400 dollars from local residents. The drive began last spring and aims to aid service men on leave through national distribution.
Mra Bessie Swain of Vernal has four sons in the armed services of the United States or five sons, four have enlisted. The remaining son Robert Swain, is four years old and a student at Uintah County High School. Mrs Swain, twice married, shows different last names. Private First Class Jerald T Dillman joined the army air corps on December 30, 1941, home station Puerto Rico. Sergeant Glendon M Bywain joined the National Guard in 1940, deployed to Hawaii in September 1942. Lorin R and Lawrence R Swain are 19. Lorin R joined the U S Navy March 20 on convoy duty, trained at San Diego. Lawrence R completed Camp Roberts training and earned life man status. Hoe joined the Army April 20 and was injured in the Solomon Islands. he is a paratrooper recuperating at Fort Travis, Texas.
Night Watchman Roy I Davis found two Vernal shops entered the Grub Box and the Ashley Valley Market. Emery Johneson reported shelves broken with the juke box and cash register at the Grub Box emptied. The Ashley Valley Market cash drawer was left open with only a small amount disturbed. Theft likely near 2:00 am. no precise loss known. Car tracks from the Ashley Valley Market were the only clues.
The Vernal City Council met on a Wednesday evening to review and complete the list of private men in the armed forces from Vernal City. They confirmed addresses and will send each a Christmas greeting from the city.
Washington on November 21 the House committee on wildlife conservation discussed measuring the potential to use federal forest and park surplus big game meat and hides for war needs Lloyd Swift reported inflation of overstocked tourist land could yield meat and hides for tanning and other uses to support national war efforts
B H Stringham chosen as Utah representative for a war conference of western states in Los Angeles next week. He will depart Salt Lake City December 6 with a delegation led by Benster Grant Midgley and stay one week on official business. Stringham, re elected to the House, serves on the Advisory Grazing Board. Families and local residents are noted in the visit over the weekend. a baby girl was born Tuesday to Mr and Mrs Aaron Wilkins.
Washington reports that wartime gasoline distribution will prioritize workers and farmers. Price Administrator Henderson and Transportation Director Exsian were urged to modify rationing, with officials noting farmers and stockmen need trucks for essential operations. The committee emphasized prompt nationwide rationing as an absolute necessity.
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