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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1944
Page
4
Wartime Office of War Information documents agricultural research, production shifts, and rationing plans. It highlights new crop varieties, penicillin development, cheese and raisins releases, automobile and tire quotas, and use of prisoners of war in industry to support civilian needs.
The county plans production goal meetings led by the county agent in March to emphasize continued growth of home gardens and preservation. The USDA urges sustained effort to grow and store food for the war and postwar years, stressing that victory gardens remain essential as long as the conflict lasts.
The document discusses wartime production and pricing guidance issued to manufacturers, aiming to increase horse roller production and adjust civilian goods output. It notes slight changes in edible items, shifts from 1936 to 1939 averages, and forecasts from WRA and OPA on prices and availability amid wartime controls.
Mrs Rey H Gardner visits Los Angeles with her parents for a month while Mr and Mrs Harland D Wellwitz travel. Charles Wire hotel purchased. American Asphalt mine employment until spring. Baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Morgan Gardner. Mrs Gardner at Uintah Basin Hospital. Mr Gardner in the armed forces at Chimp Abbott. Mrs Nile Ainge visits Douglas Chew ranch. Mr and Mrs Newell Lb Sntwre receive letter from son Meri stationed at Fiji Islands. Mrs Robert C Thome visiting Los Angeles. Beatrice Schofield returns to teaching duties. numerous local social and aviation squadron notes.
Mrs Chariea Burton of Woming visited her brother Mrs F E Cald West over the weekend Mire Gur ton was formerly Norma Caldwell The MIA fireside held at Avis Ashby home with main speaker Veno B College of Ashly Refreshments served to 16 Bert McNeil son of Mrs Herold Ashby left Tuesday to enter the Navy at Ban Mego Caltl.
A wartime letter from a front line observer urges truthful home-front reporting and commends a bomber unit for their efforts. The writer notes pride in shared sacrifice, emphasizes supervision ensuring proper conduct, and expresses hope that endings bring happiness to those awaiting news. He appeals for publication to inform Vernal Express readers.
The Daughters of the Parmers hosted a Friday gathering at Mrs Eugene Woodrutt's home with Mrs Jor Price presenting a lesson. Mrs Raymond Searle gave a reading while Mrs Don Batty and Mrs Myton Perry performed a duet. Upcoming meetings are planned at Mrs Henry Workien's home. A baby boy arrived February 10 to Mr and Mrs Ralph Hutch. The Jolly Stitchers club met at Mrs George Erckson's place with Hearts prize won by Mrs Keith Ross. Officers confirmed include President Mrs Ivan Perry and Vice President Mrs Henry Blaugh. retiring officers were Mrs Martin W Curtis and Mrs Lowell Wardle. A Valentine luncheon followed. Scout Recommittal aired from MIA with Boy Scouts participating. Several ward members attended a dance at the Imperial to support the ward building fund. Ward conference set for February 20. Gardening and dairying classes run Saturdays and Mondays at the ward chapel. Mrs Pearl Simper hosted a handwork evening with a two-course luncheon. The Gatherers of the Honey Bee Hive class held a Valentine party at Darla Dean Watkins's home with games and prizes. Eleven-seven guests attended.
Community glimpses include visits by Mra a Huber Pearl Norton and Elizabeth Harrison to Mr and Mrs Jay Filler and a new baby boy in Jensen On Wednesday last week Farm Security visitors C R Hopkins and Mrs Freda Davis toured Lapoint A Lamont Nelson farewell party preceded his move to Los Angeles to join the armed forces A program and dance drew a larger crowd Mrs Armond Eaton and son Ve lay of Verne visited Dr Wilson and family Thursday Mr and Mrs P F Pillsbury returned from Salt Lake City and Mrs Pillsbury visited her sister in Pocatello Ida Grace Lambert toured Salt Lake City with them Birdie Abegglen returned from Salt Lake City to accept a position at Fort He ebesne Dennis Harvey son of James Harvey of Tridel visited Lapoint on Wednesday He is home on furlough after six weeks at Farragut Idaho Navy boot training The Lapoint Water Users Weil company held its annual meeting February 12 at Dr Wilson’s home J Macking and Ronald Cook named new directors with George Bigelow and D I Wilson as holdovers Evie Justice, daughter of Mr and Mrs Oilfe Justice, visits her parents and recently worked at Fort Douglas returning from Alexandra La Release notes Mr and Mrs Gorge Bigelow hosted their daughter and her husband Mr and Mrs Elroy Wilkins at Roosevelt on Sunday
MAbs er and Mrs Ella Stringham host visit from Salt Lake City as Mrs White, formerly Ethel Stringham, stays with family. Everett Pitt asked Mrs Harney McKee to see him in San Francisco before an unknown voyage. Mrs McKee left to board a bus. Orrl Bodily and wife visited Mr Tanlys’ home. Markham Dudley from Alberta visited his mother Mrs Anne Dudutey last week. Morgan Merkley and George D Merkley with Mrs P E Colton toured Salt Lake. Joseph P Hack ing learned Harriet Hacking of Cedar Fort Utah had died. she is sister of John 8B Hacking and sister-in-law of George D Merkley.
First hand account from Glines Youth in Italy describes the 301st Bomb Group’s pivotal roles in Kasserine Pass and Salerno. The unit dropped 9561 tons of bombs, claimed 253 enemy planes in combat, and completed 115 missions without losses. Commanding officers noted include Cols Walker Gormley and Brown, now in operations in theater. Sgt Foster D Rappiereye, after 60 missions overseas, reflects on 50 group missions and continuing guard duty.
County clerk notes annual duty for directors to file oaths of office. Discussion highlights required details for new year filings. Mentions original steering group and need for improved record keeping by directors.
Naples residents report on military moves and homelike events. J J Colfer Earl Goodrich Jerome Goodrich head to Salt Lake City for LDS temple duties. Alva Duvall on leave visits family with Verna Hansen before returning to duties. Edgar Barker and Mary Rasmussen attend funerals in Utah. Napieh ward men reach W114 quota for Fourth ward drive. Lola Mane joins WAC and heads to Des Moines for tests. J Hugh Richens to Camp Campbell Ky for GJ mechanic duties. Victor Allred moves into new home. Ashes Manwaring returns from Bluebell while sister Mrs Winkler visits. Jerrison resumes business after fire destroyed prior building.
Mrs Anna Morrison learned Tuesday of the death of her sister Mrs Hattie Thompson of Kimberly Idaho. Mrs Edith Winn returned Sunday from Salt Lake City where she visited her husband Wm Wirt who is at the Veterans Hospital.
Mr Winn expects a quiet evening as Masel Ist a oe and others recall the Fourth Drive. Doris evelt Tuscany and Ease join in canvassing, while Paul Wathen and family settle into a new home Saturday. Harrison writes his mother from the Pacific and Katren wil jenna plans Friday activity. Family updates include Lynn Hulke transfer to Arizona and Alma Preece honoring her daughter. Ven e Collett attended a Roosevelt short course Tuesday.
Gustave Fredrick Predrickson Hed died Thursday night at his Roosevelt home after a 20 year illness. Born December 23 1873 in Norrbark Sweden he came to America at 18 and settled in Vernal area. He married Gertrude Cook in the Salt Lake Temple and moved to a Roosevelt homestead in 1900. Survived by five sons, six daughters, one sister in Chicago, one brother in Twin Falls, Idaho and several siblings in Sweden. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Roosevelt stake house with Bishop Horace J Ritchie presiding.
Applications filed with the State Engineer to appropriate or change water rights in Uintah County Utah from USB&M. Details include points of diversion, places of use, and amounts for multiple applicants such as 1630-Dewey McConkie, 140-John M Herr, 16229-Irn D Bryant Myton Utah, 15344-Barber Asphalt Corp, and 1983-Karl Gooarich Vernal Utah. Notices invite protests in affidavit form with filing details and deadlines.
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