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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1942

Page

4

Uintah Basin Medical Society elects officers at Roosevelt meeting

In Uintah Basin the Medical Society named Dr Loring Miles as president and Dr Bo wers of Whiterocks as vice president with Dr Joseph H Hansen as secretary treasurer. The Womens Medical auxiliary chose Mrs DP Witmore of Roosevelt as president and Mrs PG Exkleson of Vernal as secretary treasurer. A new wartime liquor ration limits sales to one quart weekly per customer for Utah, with cashiers recording purchases for 15 days before a coupon system begins. Farmers face meat rationing and redistribution guiding toward packing plants for armed forces, while a Christmas charity basket delivery occurred in First Ward with future party planned.

Roosevelt Uintah Basin Medical Society Loring Miles Bowers Whiterocks Joseph H Hansen Uintah Basin Womens Medical Auxiliary DP Witmore Marx Joseph Hansen Vernal Utah Utah State Liquor Commission Ted

Extension Service Finishes State-wide Tour For Meat Rationing

Utah Agricultural College extension staff completed a state-wide tour on voluntary meat rationing. Director William Peterson said many counties were visited and many questions raised remain unanswered. He issued a set of questions and answers to clarify individual problems.

Logan Bevery Utah Agricultural College Extension William Peterson Peterson

Missionaries Return From Two Year Missions

Norman Fletcher and Golden Bastian have returned home after completing two year missions in Idaho Montana Oregon Washington. Mr Bastian is the son of Mr and Mrs J W Bastian. Fletcher is the son of Mr and Mrs Martin Ro Fletcher. They served in the Northwestern States and in the Spanisty American district.

Teeturn Norman Fletcher Golden Bastioned Mr .Bastian J W Bastian Idaho Montana Oregon Washington Fletcher J Martin Ro Fletcher

Local Defense News Reports on Meetings and War Efforts

Civilian Defense notes reflect Uintah County leadership and a December 28 meeting with Mayor Booheringham. Governor appointments praised. Report covers War Production insights from Los Angeles and Utah women’s wartime solidarity, highlighting Mrs RC Cooper and Mrs Minniver. Eagle Squadron mentions Utah’s Pet erson and allied heroism with theatrical display.

Uintah State Bank Booheringham Los Angeles Vernal Uintah County Ning Utah

Christmas Eve Hope Shattered by Santa Claus Mystery

A fragmentary tale set around Christmas night depicts a girl Mary asking Santa for glasses as a present. An optometrist and her father arrange a payment plan while Santa is reportedly nearby. The scene shifts to the figure of Mrs Santa Claus, hinting at a larger, unseen drama behind gifts and debt.

Santa Uikeng Mary Tay Santa Claus

Card of Thanks for death of daughter and condolences

Card of thanks from Mr and Mrs Alvin Wardell and family for support, flowers music and expressions of sympathy during the death and burial of their dear little daughter. Also a public hearing notice for Vernal City's 1943 budget on December 31, 1942 at 2:00 pm, outlining fund allocations total 76,750.00.

Cora Flowers Alvin Wardell Vernal

Wool Buying Plan Nears Says Utahn

A Utah farmer reports progress on a wool buying plan with ceiling prices for clips. The article notes attendance by Mr Marshall at the Agriculture Department production goal meeting on November 39 and December 1, with reference to a semiannual National Livestock and Meat Board meeting in Denver and Chicago.

Marshall S Department of

Essential Cars Tire Grades Policy Sparks Rationing Debate

The municipal wartime board outlines tire distribution rules, detailing grades for car tires and the eligibility process. It notes a serious shortage, with new tire quotas and recapping service more generous than before, while trucks used by farmers face tighter limits and calls for quota increases.

Guthon Loral Board 5

Local Ranch Accident and Bumper Livestock News

Four years ago Setttereres Robert Huse was thrown from his horse near his ranch last Tuesday and suffered back injuries. Cy Arnold was crushed beneath timber in a hauling accident while Diamond was nearby. Dr Murray of Rock Springs attends Huse. Eph Rasmussen and a newborn baby boy are noted. Wilson of Spanish Fork sells fine jacks for mule raising. A school board plan aims to fund a two room school with fifty or more students. Mrs Orville Swain of Layton visited town on Monday.

Robert Huse Jrm Meeker Cy Arnold Murray Rock Springs Eph Rasmussen Mr Wilson Spanish Fork

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