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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1942
Page
4
Effective November 28 farm machinery including tractors implements pumps windmills and irrigation equipment are released from freezes and may be purchased if Schedule I items are in dealers hands. Schedule II items remain unrestricted while increased production targets raise output of tractors mounted implements haying gear and related tools.
A plan proposes farmers pay a 30 cent per bushel deposit for feed. The program would route orders via Heber City Utah to Vernal and additional points by truck, with deliveries arranged as the accumulated orders mature.
The First Ward Honey-Gathers gathered at the chapel to honor their parents with a brown and gold color scheme centerpiece and a three course dinner for eighteen under Teacher Mrs Otla Weeks. Ward Sunday School conference is set for Sunday at 7 pm at the Flint Ward Chapel with a program and semiannual music by the Uintah High School orchestra under John Aomanson.
The annual Harvest Ball occurred Wednesday evening in the gym sponsored by the Home Economica Club and the Ag Club. Ice cream and cables were served. The committee in charge included Don Walker Mabel Blaich and Velda Wilkins. New teachers Mrs Esther Hunt takes over Mrs Yaabet Battys classes while Mra Melvin Jorgensen substitutes as Physical Education teacher.
David Ernest Stagg 58 of Cloverleaf Dairy Salt Lake City died Saturday at 5 pm at his residence of heart efiment born Provo July 31 1884 son of David and Jennie Goodman Stagg. Surviving wife Lerna Marts Stagg and two grandchildren, a brother and five sisters. Services to be held in Salt Lake City.
49 years ago Miss Helen Libbie Webb daughter of Dr and Mrs F T Webb and Park Lewis son of Mr and Mrs W W Lewis were married Thursday at the home of Mr and Mrs Lewis by Rev A Dew. Mr and Mrs Prisk Wellmar are the parents of a baby girl. B F Nickley and others Colny poth of Altenah were granted a marriage license November 23 by county clerk Carle Hart Paul. Hansm and Joseph Jensen Roosevelt sheepmen were visitors here this week Miss Edith Lawrence entertained the Bachelor Girls Monday evening.
The County Commissioners met Monday in the county chambers for their regular monthly session. Present were Stev en C Perry Alma Preece and a Ray McKee chairman Don Batty and Lenard Perry ask for cooperation of the High Line canal by loaning the county bulldozer tractor and power grader. The commissioners agreed the machinery was essential and the canal company might have the use of it. Freestore bought the scrap timber salvaged from the old Felichawmill. Win Murray registered the bounty bulldozer to remove trees from his property. It was agreed that the commissioners would look into the matter.
County nurse Naomi Zurdell Russell Keetch presented the annual report on the health of Dinh tah County and its school children. The briefing covered age related trends and local health initiatives.
Charles U Miles a farmer and livestock raiser died at his Vernal home after a year of illness from pneumonia. Born November 2 1869 in Fayette County Maryland he lived in Lexington Kentucky and Stormboat Springs Colorado before settling in Vernal. He married Addie Watson in 1890 and later remarried. Surviving are two daughters Rosie Jurnett and Mary Hurley, a son Robert J Miles, and a brother John R Miles. Burial led by Bish Merkley.
Uintah County tops Utah scrap metal collection with 1783 tons and per capita 3723. Community groups including scouts American Legion and schools aided the drive with strong turnout. Despite progress more than 100 tons remain at abandon sites along Gren River and Dytr Ridge and Still Willow Creek areas. The drive to collect trap metal will continue through winter months.
Delinquent notice filed after a 1942 meeting levied an assessment of fifty cents on stock in Ashley Valley Reservair typary. Payment due September 11 at Uintah State Bank Vernal Utah. Delinquent after October 1, with public sale if unpaid. Secretary Leonard Perry.
Uintah High Sejoo chronicles a page one continuation highlighting armed forces features. The fragment implies a serialized spread on military topics and student engagement with national service.
Dale Jensen at Warren AFB Wyoming receives promotion to staff sergeant while Don Jensen at Gowen Field Boise Idaho becomes sergeant. Both were formerly assistant managers at Basin Laundry before their military postings.
Teary J W Hoopes, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Hoopes of Whiterocks Utah, graduates from an intensive glider mechanics course at Sheppard Field near Wichita Falls Texas. He joins America’s Commandos in coveralls, training to operate in the Army Air Force Technical Training Command. The program trains specialists to staff the air armada and qualify for Corporal or Sergeant ratings.
Mrs Hanistataux received a letter from her son Thomas B Khanistanaux stating he is in a British hospital recovering from skull fractures after 11 months in service. The fragmentary text mentions Navy enlistment and unrelated names, but the core notes his injury and hospital stay.
Word came from Carnan Slaugh son of Mr and Mrs Ben G Slaugh that he has left for California from New River North Carolina where he was stationed last February.
Fragmentary OCR text recounts a service member, family updates, and a visit by Shirley Staugh with mentions of Camp Rika, Ala, the Fort Maronite area, and a delayed homecoming. It notes letters, waiting Ns, and a November date, with condolences to the family and thanks for service amid unclear details.
A rationing plan outlines weekly allowances for families, detailing limits on meat types and cooked weights. Officials will distribute pamphlets and urge compliance, trusting families to regulate themselves with honesty and patriotism.
In Uintah County the program is led by a defense counselor and Riutasell Keetch, the county agent, coordinating the outreach and activities. The two organize events and guide participants through the project, aiming to improve community engagement and resources.
Emil Sundquist and Joe Paul buy registered Hereford sow and boar from Yalehuret firm of Peoria Illinois. They are first of this part ie day species in the Vlog jay. Dark red with white faces feet and limbs. Sundquist has produced for several years and will market about 100 this year. Weight will average between 200 and 600 pounds.
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