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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1944
Page
8
The article notes Oscar A. Kirkham as a speaker at a conference. It describes remarks about famine relief and pledges by church members to cut waste and send food to European nations. It mentions church elders, dignitaries, and award presentations at the event.
Leale Thacker and Dwaine Johnson were honored for service as their son Dale serves in the army and Johnson has returned from missions to the Northwestern. Carl Van Tosse and others delivered spirited addresses. The Snow Legend was sung by the Second Ward girls chorus under Mix Manwaring. William B. Wallit and LeRoy Richens spoke on missionary work, with Elder Eccle noting the Church Welfare program launched in October 1936.
Conference notes focus on aiding local people and building independence. Elder Kirkham cites stake missionary work and the Book of Mormon in outreach. Music and remarks highlight faith, youth, and a primary program led by Mrs Leon P Christensen with prayers by Dalton Oaks and Maughan Colton.
Week long temperature readings compiled by official weather observer A T Johnson show a series of high and low temperatures. The report summarizes daily extremes and general patterns for the period.
The board continues a policy barring school bus operation on unsafe roads. Additional notes describe new classes in farm machinery repair, woodwork, and feather work. resignations and staff changes at Alterra and Ballard high schools, with new instructors and shared duties.
Vernal Lions Club members and guests gathered for a luncheon as District Governor B H Stringham urged big subscriptions for the Fourth War Loan Drive. He praised Uintah county’s past efforts while urging broader development across the Basin.
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