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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1948
Page
14
The piece discusses whether worry drives heart disease and strokes, noting that many Americans die yearly from these conditions. It cites Dr William H Molden’s observation of an isolated Brazilian tribe free from such diseases, attributed to avoiding civilization and worry.
Dr Charles E Hirth, Vernal’s first resident dentist, returned with friends last week while enroute to Salt Lake City for Christmas with his niece Mrs Mildred Dubois. He was joined by his sister Coral Derry now a Quincy HL resident. Hirth practiced in Vernal starting 1900 and lived there 40 years. his sister married there 10 years and runs a tourist court.
Davis Wanmi Slach reports a busy Christmas week with Relief Society dinner and presents, BeeHive play Windows of Heaven, MIA parties, Primary Santa party, and a special Sacrament meeting program featuring Naomi Slaugh, Jane and Ezma Goodrich, Ramona Jackson, Leah Simper, Lela Gurr, George Davis, Arthur Curtis, Viela Southam, Minnie Hunting, and norms Ashley. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Warren Mott and Mr and Mrs Floyd Jackson, plus Gerald Colthorpe and family from Grand Junction Colorado visiting Hy Smuin's relatives.
A note stresses that older adults require more vitamins than middle aged, with emphasis on higher intake of B complex and vitamin C. The guidance suggests adjusting dietary plans to meet increased needs.
In Vernal on December 27 1928 oil drilling advances show Oll sand at 1265 feet with the Krumvelda Well No 1 reaching 1282 feet and still in Oll sand. Ashley Valley Oil Co president R C Hill returns from Salt Lake to oversee casing pulling as drilling nears 2100 feet. Community relief actions led by Lion Briant S Stringham and Geo F E Adams aid many homes. A dog poisoner strikes again as several pets die. Christmas week brings mild sunny weather with little snow in valley and light cover on foothills. County commissioners approve 1929 budget of 32360 down from 1928.
Physicians and local health officers reported a total of 439 resident cases of notifiable diseases to the state department for the week ending Dec. 17. Uintah County recorded 10 chicken pox cases and one cancer case as part of the tally, with notable weekly increases in chickenpox measles mumps and whooping cough.
A black bear has periodically visited the town of Cour dersport in the Allegheny mountains. The animal roams side streets without causing damage and is left unmolested due to Pennsylvania law protecting bears.
In December 1918 the Diamond Mountain region organizes with Ernest Eaton as president, John F Glines as vice president, and Wm F Hanson as secretary and treasurer. Officers to be elected soon. Nearby notes report eight below zero on Main Street, a petty break in at Vernal Drug, influenza restrictions, and soldiers Merrill Bennion and Paul Davis returning from service with updates on duties and artillery units.
Real estate transfers list several transactions between individuals and couples. Names include Bryan Colton Jr and Helen Colton transferring to Wilson Guitzman and LaBerle Gutzman in Fort Duchesne for 2 dollars, plus several Freestone and Henderson to Paulson and Markey land deals in sections and townships across USM land. Other entries name Williams, Slaugh, and Royle with various land parcels and acreages.
Mangrove bark yields tannin while the wood is described as hard heavy and durable. The timber is used for lumber and for ship keels, reflecting its strength and long lasting properties.
A series of quit claim and warranty deeds list transfers in Sec 31 Twp 5 R 24 E and adjacent areas. Names include Garnett V Swain Veronica Swain Marion Swain Frank E Swain Vonda Swain Marvin Peterson Mary Peterson Nellie McKee Gilbert W Anderson Stephen C Perry Clara Perry Lynn Richens Leon Christensen Heber B Haws Irma C Haws Fuller R Merrell Sarah Christine Merrell Delroy Merrell Arlie J Murray Myrtle Murray Benjamin G Slaugh Irvine Rasmussen Axia Rasmussen Leland Boyett and Far a Boyett. Parcels range up to 80 acres with several land amounts and consideration amounts noted.
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