24 Dec 1942
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1942
Page
1
Milburn is commissioned and stationed at Camp Pickett Virginia for summer training. He trained at Milburn’s training school and earned rapid advancement. He previously played center in basketball, excelled in athletics, and competed in track and field during school.
Fragmentary OCR text references armed forces and a bombarding event. Names and places are garbled, but suggests a chaotic scene with mentions of Bombardier, Anne, Rexas, and a gathering at a home on a Saturday. Ambiguous details prevent clear attribution or outcome.
Letters explain a point based ration plan using red A B symbols on Book No 2 coupons as the new currency. Meat allocations will be assigned by letter and point values, replacing money for purchases. white meat and other goods may be allotted later. Mr J C Anderson works at J Penney Store during the holiday rush.
The 1934 Utah Sings anthology features 370 poems by 152 writers with biographical notes. Gladys Bischott Kennard and Sam Calder contributed pieces and jacket art, while Dr Carsten Culmus e led the project at BYU.
Church driven discussion prompts Utah Fish and Game Commission to poll Wildlife Federation on shifting hunting and fishing openings to Saturday. Advocates argue Saturday openings boost license sales with minimal disruption while preserving Sunday activities. rest of week plans include duck and elk seasons and a double holiday for outdoors enthusiasts.
Washington December 24 The draft boards announced a new Selective Service group 4 H for registrants aged 38 to 45 The Office of War Information listed classifications including 1A 1A-O 4-OA and 2-A as part of the wartime system The notice suggests continued coverage on page four with further details
Washington December hearings feature Dr A O Feldner of the US Bureau of Mines advocating oil extraction from coal and shale to boost national reserves. He cites market demand for smokeless fuel and by products, while the O Mahoney committee weighs next steps for senate action.
Grover Rich state rationing officer says boards still accept and act on applications for supplemental mileage rations after the emergency period. Drivers may renew every three months, and must have mileage rationing coupons to purchase.
The article recalls a Christmas program with carols, a quartet, and greetings for servicemen. It notes a visit to Corpus Christi camp and mentions Jr Chamber of Commerce activities led by Lawrence Siddowly and Jaycees president Harold Duke. Duke cites dwindled club membership from 27 to 10 due to enlistments and defense work, urging continued donations to the County Hospital Fund to fund a future hospital. Mayor BH Etringham discusses a California trip with lawmakers to plan war legislation.
Cheilus Caldwell, local selective service secretary, announced enlistments in the Navy, Marines, or Coast Guards are still being received. He noted enlistments remain active but potentially more complex, and for detailed information, individuals may inquire at the draft office. Mrs Thurman and daughter Marjorie met their son Sgt Kang Thurman in Baltimore, who has been in Hawaii for officer training.
A message describes attendances at a military event in Texas where Cadet Irving Ray Btringhem Jr. received his wings. It notes a Black Advance Flying unit, a mission, and a dinner with aviation cadets. The text also mentions Mildred Derry Corpus wedding and travel through Del Jas and Fort Worth.
Funeral services conducted Friday at the Vernal Second Ward chapel for Giles Wardell daughter of Alvi and Vena Rasmussen Wardell under Bishop Owen Slaugh. A big prayer was offered by Victor Wilkins. A quartet including Elizabeth Noel Lucille Calder Cherus Caldwell and Arthur Manwaring accompanied Mrs Manwaring. The invocation was offered by Phillip Wilkins. Lucille Calder sang Your Sweet Little Rose Bud Has Left You. Speakers included Victor Karen Archie John. Bishop Slaugh offered remarks of appreciation followed by a guitar duet by Teddy and Dale Thacker. The benediction was offered by Theodore Johnson. Pallbearers Ferron Wilkins Clifton Smith Jr Leland Smith and Jean Hall. Continued on Page Five.
OPA Utah urges motorists to prepare for winter tire inspections before December end. Officials designate over 25 inspection stations and set passenger car tire inspection fees at 25 cents per tire when left on wheel and 50 cents when removed. The drive follows reports of variations and dual wheels affecting compliance.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.