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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1945
Page
1
Ashley Valley residents confront high rents as oil boom tightens housing in Vernal. Delegation cites unsanitary conditions, OPA ceiling violations, and scarce building material. Navy veteran Alvin Nash discharged. Captain Meagher returns home amid housing surge. Community notes oil activity boosts Vernal life.
At the regular Board of Education meeting, December 10, the ballots in District No 3 were canvassed and Carl R. Richens was elected. The board authorized hiring changes, accepted resignations from teachers LaBerle C Gutzman Isobel Batty Lucille Watkins and appointed replacements. A federal aid request for funding and a proposed Union High School building were discussed to serve Uintah and Duchesne counties with a joint high school.
The Vernal Lions with partners and guests will host a holiday dance on Friday December 28 at the Scout House. The event replaces the annual luncheon and is organized by directors Dr O Thurman Frank Henderson Chellus Caldwell and C P Lewis.
Hearings on grazing privileges for Ute tribal lands were held December 10 to 14 in Salt Lake City before Examiner Jerry Kerr. Records show properties in Units C D E and H discussed with Indian Agency officers and attorney Ray E Diliman. A final decision is expected within two to three months with all owners notified to attend if desired.
Clyde S. Johnson opens his law office in the Coltharp Building on Monday. His suite has been redecorated with new furniture and furnishings. Johnson was discharged at Treasure Island after over two years in the Navy, holding the rank of Lieutenant.
Vernal will receive 100 government trader units to ease the Um tah basin housing shortage. Major Stringham announced the plan, with trailers to be placed at the rear of the city and on the Brownie-Hatch property near the fairgrounds. Each unit will include a utility setup with bath and wash facilities. A National Housing Agency notice via Rep Granger confirms availability for Vernal veterans, likely trailers no longer needed in other locales.
Uintah county reports continuing lead in the Victory Bond Drive as the final counts show Uintah over the target and county totals murky due to credit disputes. Local officials, including B H Stringham, say credit allocations remain unresolved despite strong participation.
A child writes Santa asking for a wagon airplane chair a doll a telephone skates a jeep and cowboy boots plus small gifts including a candle stick telemast and a watch asking for ice skates and roller skates. The letter signs Clair Row S Budge Wallis Hopkins and requests a return address at 836 West Main.
Fragmented OCR reads mix of transit and weather details, parade planning near Green Lakes, and a barber service cutoff. Mentions Neva station, Francis Kowalski, and local routes. Mentions December 23 scheduling, matinees, and an upcoming event at a Main venue with asphalt and concrete references.
In a Vernal City plan, a patrol car is to be fully equipped to assist officers across the town and into surrounding areas, including the Normal Junior High area. The document lists equipment, procurement details, and intended use by county and city authorities.
Marilyn Sue Striegel six year old daughter of Wade Proctor Striegel, formerly of La Jolla California, died Tuesday at Basin Hospital after ten days of pneumonia. She was born January 15 1939 in Uravan Colorado and had moved to Rangely from Long Beach in June. She attended Jensen Elementary School second grade. Short services were held at Swain Funeral Home Friday morning and Monday in Toronto Kansas. Survivors include her parents a brother Larry and an uncle Rex Striegel of Vernal.
A pre opening of Club 40 at Wiley's is planned for Saturday night December 22 with new management. The club sits 32 miles east of Rock Springs Wyoming and features streamlined interior and exterior design. Open date postponed due to material and labor shortages. formal opening date to be announced.
J H Quirl and Mr and Mrs Steve Hamilton of Myton were Vernal visitors Tuesday.
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