Legion Opposes Private Ownership of Federal Lands
Vernal’s Witbeck Post No. 11 of the American Legion opposes private ownership of federally held lands in the west. At the Feb 10 meeting, members adopted a resolution arguing that western arid and mountainous regions require careful conservation and public use. The group warns that privatization could bar homesteads, threaten watersheds, irrigation, and reclamation projects, and discriminate against the public.
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Vernal
Witbeck
American Legion
Thiseek
Legion
Rocky Mountains
Thess
Danas
Citi
Kiwanis Notes on February Meeting and Plans
Kiwanis reports a highly attended February meeting with 100 percent membership present. City Councilman Clair Hopkins presented the city view on bonding. Charter Night on April 5 discussed. next meeting February 21 becomes Ladies Night with Father Blase leading the entertainment. transportation by private car and passenger assignments coordinated by J D Jones.
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Clair Hopkins
Club 40
Father Blase
J. D. Jones
Shopping ads and a note on divorce rates in 1943
The Shopper advertises Presto Cookers at US outlets with enamel canning kettles, yarns, curtains and drapes at Colliers, maternity wear at reduced prices from CE Searle and Co, fabrics, blankets, and spring dress lines from Georgina and Marie Dressler. Also featured are living room sets at Hacking’s Furniture. A 1943 divorce rate is cited as one per three marriages, down from pre war and pre World War I rates. Adobe houses face wall erosion, with questions on preventing soil erosion in farmed land.
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Searle 4 Co
Seatle’s
Ashton
Gorgina
Marie Dressler
Georgana
Marie Dressler Bresses
Vernal Jaycees Fly to State Meeting in Salt Lake City
A delegation of 10 Vernal Junior Chamber of Commerce members attended the annual state convention in Salt Lake City. Six locals flew in two planes from Vernal and were weathered in until Tuesday. Tenne Johnston, the Jaycee president, sits on the state board directing the event. attendees included Dean Voorhies, Robert Johnston, Tenney Johnston, Martin Campbell, Steve Stringham, Alvin Kay, Lawrence Siddeway, Harvey Knight, C. R. Henderson, and Weldon Carroll.
Basin Hospital Patients And Conservation Farming Note
Medical patients at Basin Hospital this week include Cody Jenkins son of Dee Jenkins Mrs Denzil Adams and John L McConkie Mrs Ray Cranwitter is no surgical patient Conservation farming is a two way proposition You take greater profits from the soil but you must give the soil greater care to do it.
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Hospital News
the Basin Hospital
Cody Jenkins
Dee Jenkins
Denzil Adams
John L. McConkie
Ray Cranwitter
Blue Cross Signup Deadline Extended to Tuesday
Extension of the Blue Cross signup deadline from Saturday to Tuesday night was announced by Alvin Weeks, manager of Uintah county hospital and secretary for Blue Cross. Weeks says enrollment has been uneven but all wishing to join the 2847 program must sign up by the new date. Enrollment covers families and provider hospitalization for parents and children up to 19 years old, up to 21 days, at $2 per month.
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Wive Cross
Alvin Weeks
Uintah County
Blue Cross
Weeks
Nylon Yarn Drying Advantage Highlights Quick Fabric Drying
Nylon yarn is non porous and absorbs very little moisture, enabling nylon fabrics to dry rapidly. This quick drying property benefits clothing items such as hosiery foundation garments children's wear and bathing suits.
Ancient Pure Food Law in Rome Bans Sale of Faulty Drinks
A historical note describes a Roman pure food regulation prohibiting the sale of beverage products that had lost their waters. The law reflects early standards for item integrity and consumer protection in ancient commerce.
Loony Tunes Theme For Uintah High Jamboree
Uintah High School Girls League staged a Loony Tunes themed jamboree last Wednesday in the school gym. Senior Big Sisters guided five lower grades in groups representing tunes. prizes went to Clementine Gypsy and Doin What Comes Naturally. Nancy Colton pink pig Florence Jones Dr Rat Leila Simper chest of drawers won originality awards. Grand March and Negro Minstrel number by Faculty Women's League heightened the evening attended by about 100 mothers.
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Uintah High School Girls League
Stegg
Uintah High School
Big Sisters
Clementine
Nancy Colton
Florence Jones
Dr. Rat
Leila Simper
Faculty Women’s League
Joan Caldwell
Kathyleen Merkley
League
Marie Bingham
Rita York
Stella Harris Oaks
Donna Lundell pledged to BYU social unit
Donna Lundell has been pledged to Costa Tie, social unit on the campus of Linaham Young University. Bush parties for the new members were held this week, the formal initiation ceremonies will be conducted in the near future. Miss Lundell is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold M Lundell. She is a graduate of Utal high school where she served as student body secretary and participated in debate drama and extemporaneous speaking. At BYU she is a freshman enrolled in the college of fine arts majoring in speech.
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Donna Lundell
Costa Tie
Lingham Young University
Miss Lundell
Harold M. Lundell
Unital High School
BYU
College of Fine Arts
Veterans in Aircraft Industry Make Up One Quarter
Approximately one quarter of workers in the aircraft sector are veterans of the Army Navy Marine Corps or Merchant Marine, reflecting strong veteran participation across the industry.
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Army
Navy
Marines
Merchant Marine
Cultural Arts Club Hosts Arts Evening in Uintah District
Wire Clark Larson and Mrs Gerald Caldwell entertained the Cultural Arts Club at the Larson residence. Mrs. C R Henderson reported on the district project and Mrs. Ray Searle read The Admirable Crichton. A tempting tray luncheon followed with special guests Mrs Hengerson and Mrs Wiley Stewart.
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Wire
Clark Larson
Gerald Caldwell
Larson
C.R. Henderson
Uintah
Federated Women's Clubs
Ray Searle
Crichton
IM. Barrie
Hengerson
Wiley Stewart
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