Civilian Defense News and Community Resources
A local update urges support for a bill to empower the Civilian Defense Council with full legal authority. It stresses wartime mobilization, calls for urgent action by legislators and officials, and notes public concern over liberty and the impact on daily life. The piece also highlights progressive talk of timber road development in Ashley Forest and upcoming council discussions on related topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stringham
Lynn Ashton
Civilian Defense Council
Iberty
Ashley Forest
Deserter Trial in Seattle Involves Sheriff Snyder Testimony
Sheriff HM Snyder testified in Seattle at the desertion case of Pearl Budd. Budd, an army deserter captured last June, was sentenced to three years at McNeil Island and will receive a dishonorable discharge after release. Budd deserted from the D Army in Yakima Valley and traveled to San Francisco and Los Angeles before reaching Vernal. In related notes, Webber, connected to Forestry Office in Shell Beach California, spent weeks with Mrs. J L Schofield, and Twitchells’ daughter, Rollin Twitchell’s, left for Washington DC to enter FBI work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HM Snyder
Toomiay
Seattle
Washington
Pearl Budd
Budd
McNeil Island
Tme
D & Army
Yakima Valley
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Webber
JL Schofield
Tvice
Shell Beach
California
Lila Langston
Twitchell
Rollin Twitchell
Washington DC
FBI
Lapoint Week a Busy Toll of Visits and Moves
Residents and visitors gather in Lapoint with multiple family visits and travel. Johnnie Rasmussen toured with Mrs Gladys Labrum. Jack Thompson and family visit. injuries repair at Valley Hospital. Homer Lee flies to Salt Lake City then San Diego for military service. several locals attend funerals and birthdays. Calder Creamery manager Harvey Calder returns from Oregon on furlough. various residents travel to Vernal Salt Lake City Provo and Roosevelt for medical care education and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Rasmussen
Gladys Labrum
Jolole
Hawaii
Wike Lound
Solomons
North Pode
Jack Tompson
Lot Meber
Jacks Sntter
Thompsin
Valley
Vernal
Pearl Morn
Hanna
Ari
Hayden Foster
Lapoint Chapel
Stanley Nebeker
Myron
Nebeker
Quincey Johnson
Deep Creek
Elizabeth Wieker
Lapoint
Homer Lee
Salt Lake City
Homer
San
Harvey
Mildred Mowrey
Rala Swain
Roosevelt
Abner Swat
Swains
Mutual
Helen Perry
Floyd Perry
Harvey Long
Roxa ‘Taylor
Alterra Jensen
Clarence Jensen
Jess Gray
Alteres
Salt Lake
J C. Hacking
Whiterocks Irrigation Company
Whicch
I Peterman
Art Peterman
Inez Hackford
Lawrence Abbelen
Berdle
Flizabeth Mc Carrell
Willie Bolton
Roosevelt v
Kenneth Hartle
Hatisday
Jena Preece
Albert Woorhmari
Deon Preece
Jack Jenkins
Salt la
Kat Wilkerson
Li Tle
M Men
Frank Hiter
C A Thompson
Slat Lake
Tfenis
Sike
Mre Lawrente Caldwell
Central school teaches Friday night four week course for teachers
A four week Friday night course for teachers conducted at Central School begins this Friday. University credit is offered and the instructor is Dr Provost. The Friday class on February 12 runs from 3 to 4:30 pm to accommodate basketball fans. The First Ward plans a Tuesday meeting at the First Ward Chapel featuring instrumental numbers, a comedy skit Lets Make Up, and a final reunion dance with the Preston Orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shixl Bwlhdin
Provost
Uintah High School
Worl
Jonn Aomansen
Bisho Price
Louise Foing
Bonnie Stagg
Douglas Merkley
Rob Lundell
Billy Soddeway
Wallace Calder
Preestone Orchestra
Three Divorces Granted Saturday at Short Term Court
The Fourth Judicial Court Saturday granted divorces to Anna E. Ok a from Jomas and Bika restoring her maiden Anna Cummings Phyllis Ray Hall from Charles Wm Hall Jr with child custody and support. Vera M Vircert was granted divorce from Iron George Louis Vircert with monthly support and custody. Fifteen probate cases were considered including conduct of estates and appointments of administrators and executors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judicial
Abe W Turner
Anna E
Oka
Jomas
Bika
Anna Cummings
Phyllis Ray Halll
Charles Wm Hall Jr
Vera M Vircent
Iron George Louis
Ager Johnson
Rembrandt
Peal
Corless Samuels
Guy K Samuels
Jennie McNeill Miller
Lucy Willamts McNeil
Charles Brown
Ross Engles Brown
Provo
Hilmer
Kater Wallin
George E Stewart
Counel
H Stringham
Don B
Colter
Philip Stringham
Maurine Jacobson
Lowell Jacobsen
Anna Siika
John P Trujillo
R R Hackett
Raymond O Bonnin
Edwin Lews Jr
Edwin A Lewis Sr
Ane Warburton
Adoption Granted and Name Change Ordered for George Reed
In Utah court records Roy Showalter was instructed to distribute estate property among heirs. George D Reed’s name will change to George Dross after adoption by Ivan G Ross and Ruby Ros. Several civil cases were dismissed or continued, including State of Utah v Robinson et al and State v Moore et al. Rachel Reed vs Jim Reed was dismissed without prejudice. The grand jury was instructed to prepare thirty notes for action at the February 23 session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Utah
William D Moore
Rachel J Reed
Jim Reed
Grinity
Ag Furdté
Utah House Hints at Increased State Salaries and Tax Debates
Special to the Express reports the Utah legislature nearing the halfway mark of the 25th biennial session. House actions favor salary increases for state auditors treasurers and court reporters while opposing broad tax relief. An emergency measure grants a $600 annual boost to court reporters restoring their 1945 pay, with lawmakers debating income tax repeal and higher personal exemptions amid revenue concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Sakt City
Utah
Tressurer
James L Nielson
Sanpete
Ben
Elswood D Weber
Quayle Cannon
Frank Morley
Salt Lake
Buying Bonds to Aid the War Effort Now
The note urges readers to purchase war bonds as a practical and immediate way to support the military effort. It stresses civic duty and national urgency, highlighting bonds as a disciplined, patriotic investment during wartime.
Utah House debates tax relief and horse racing bill
During the week in the House discussions centered on property and income tax relief and a horse racing and pari mutual betting measure. In the Senate SB 98 faced near-certain defeat, though Senator Kendall sees a potential for future passage amid broader mining sector bills and labor safety reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Senate
Agriculture Committee
June Kendall D Tush
Soander Js
Lynn
Rich
Willow Orbek Seventh to POS EO TY
Last week Louis Thorne and Willis Stevens traveled to Ouray to cut ice on Green River, trucking it in by Harl Alera trucks. Mr and Mrs George Thorne with son Louis visited Vernal to stay with their sons Coin and Leo. Jerry Hatch spoke of the John Mock ranch on Fitter Creek sold to Frank Brewer, who is now empty. Abe and Golden Hatch went to Vernal to take John Alp tanalp home, as he plans to leave for the army soon. Brewer went to Vertu Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Thorne
Willis Stevens
Ouray
Green River
Harl Alera
George Thorne
Louis
Vernal
Coin
Juber
Leo
Jerry Hatch
Willow Creek
Ay Tul
John Mock
Fitter Creek
Frank Brewer
Jerry
Mr Brewer
Abe
Golden Hatch
John Alp
Tanalp
John
Hatch Brothers
Vertu
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Uintah State Bank
Vernal Vtah
Lawrence J Wardle
Runnion
Capitol Dome
Cahoon
Utah State Press Association
J W Reed
Appropriations Committee
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Hberkerhoff
Wayne Christensen
San Pete Durham
Salt Lake Duvall
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Utah Frost
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Washington Grotegut
Utah Ale
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Salt Lake Ingleby
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Weber Jensen
Emery Jones
Paxton R Millard
Uintah
Cannon
House
Holland
Holstein
Hell
Hitler
Calder Creamery Company
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Ards
Richards
Melich
Messares
Willow Orbek
Pos EO TY
BABY
Poehlmann Hatchery
Demar Dudley
Jensen
Leah
Dudley Ouittry
Optometrist
DE Wow Pews Optometist Wall
Testa Eyes and Fittings
Ehesses Plaza
H Tel Duchesne
Slustleff Hotel
Sawhs
Lewis Optical Company
Fara
War Production Board
Bromler
County War Board
Utah Power & Light CO
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