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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1949
Page
2
Twelve year old Rosalie Atwood fought a large turkey at a Chamber of Commerce event before being knocked down by a man with green eyes and twisted hands who grabbed her prize. She is bruised but awarded a 15 pound tom by the Chamber as a reward for her bravery.
Uintah stake leadership meeting set for December 25 at the stake center announced by President Archie Johnson. A special program features piano and organ duet by Mrs Harald Sargent and daughter a solo by Avard A Rigby and a duet by twins Donald and Clifford Wardle. Reports on 1949 project completion and new assignments will be given.
Mayor Stringham outlines Vernal’s rapid growth from 2100 to an estimated 5000 during the Rangely boom. He notes strain on housing and services, FHA housing, and new structures like Central School and Vernal Theater. He cites debt stability, a city-within-a-city expansion, and continued growth prospects.
Warm winter driving tips from Trooper Hatch advise to slow down on slick roads, pump brakes gently, clear windows, and use chains to improve stopping power. The article stresses avoiding sudden braking, steering into skids, and keeping calm to prevent accidents in snow and ice.
Hugo E. Opsahl convicted of second degree murder in Duchesne after eight hours of jury deliberation. He faces sentencing Thursday at 2 pm. Police arrested him in Rawlins after the body of Edna L. Opsahl, 52, was found in a trailer house. Opsahl claimed self defense and noted his wife threatened him, with he being a World War II veteran and former Craig and Denver resident.
Temperature readings from Challenger Air Lines show highs and lows across December with values ranging from 14 to 22 degrees. Precipitation totals 1.77 inches and weekly snowfall reaches 25.25 inches. Current conditions indicate airport operations halted until clears are finished and no flights will arrive while remaining snow clearance continues.
Reading letters to Santa reveals farm worries and children's Christmas wishes as Basin snow blankets regions. The missives include requests for toys, clothing, and household items, with several children noting family details and hometowns.
The Uintah Basin endured a week of heavy snow with reports of more than two feet, claimed as the worst in over a century by locals. Stockmen face higher feed costs, and school is reportedly closed or moved to a day of rest as residents shovel through the storm.
Weather continues to hinder drilling in the Uintah basin with two rigs reporting tight holes and at least one abandoned well. California Oil Co and Carter Oil report progress with depths around 2700 to 3800 feet while roads are kept open by state crews. Snow ranges from 15 to over 30 inches in various districts with persistent winter conditions affecting access to rigs and ranger stations. Continued updates expected as storms move through the central basin and Vernal areas.
Three teenagers from Oklahoma and Tennessee were jailed in Uintah County after a wild chase through Vernal City streets. Police fired four shots as they pursued a stolen 1949 Chevrolet, after which the youths hid in brush near Jensen. State patrolman Sammy Katch helped arrest them. Washington County deputies will later pick them up.
A Vernal woman is released after a collision with a gasoline tanker near Jensen. Mrs. B C Long survived shock from icy road crash as a 1948 Hudson and a tanker blocked a street. A new 1949 Chevrolet sedan will be awarded at Imperial Hall during the Vernal Million Dollar Days dance with other prizes.
Mr and Mrs Wm H Cook depart with three daughters for Los Angeles choosing warmer California winter joys over frost bitten memories. Merie Bozant Lotmna Wells and Florence Joslin accompany the voyage days ago.
Slick board artists are expected to near the 300 foot mark during the Ruther Hesse Mountain in Art Sanium championships to be held December 31 and January 1 at Steamboat Springs Colorado. Annual Winter Sports carnival at Steamboat, one of the oldest ski events in the nation, will be held February 25 to 26.
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