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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1954
Page
5
Uintah County Extension Service reports 1750 farmers and homemakers helped, 2303 information calls, 1532 farm visits, 288 Extension meetings, and 8523 farm families reached. 4-H clubs flourished with 50 clubs, 308 participants, 446 projects, and multiple awards and events across 1954 including state fair honors and community demonstrations.
County Agent Clair Acord outlines 1954 farm demonstrations on the LeRoy Carroll farm using weed chemicals CMU 24-R 2 45-T and atlacide on leafy spurge with near total control at 1 4 pounds per acre while 2 4-D caused regrowth. Alfalfa fertilizer tests across several fields showed 86 pounds available phosphate per acre yielding as much as higher rates, with notes on spreading dollars. Corn fertilizer and variety trials on Dee Jenkins and Floyd Angus farms show nitrogen and phosphate increases boosting silage yields, suggesting limited value for extra phosphate in some plots.
Dayle Howetle and Florrr Hack tag of Paradise and Normal earned certificates of honor in the 4 H clubs program, reflecting citizenship and service. Larry Wood and Marcia Sith, both 18, from Murray and San Joaquin, also received awards for superior records, with community and club activities highlighted.
The Vernal Field Archery Club, organized in 1953 to promote target and field archery, has 34 members and steady growth. It established a preseason archery deer hunting area, saw a doubled number of hunters this season, and reported a 43 percent kill rate. Lorin Hacking won a major handicap tournament. plans include a permanent course and a clubhouse.
A Teboring man described as the healthiest and happiest in his neighborhood reflects a community sentiment during a period of wellness from local reports. Neighbors note his upbeat demeanor and daily routines as a model for others, highlighting small town quality of life.
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