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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1943
Page
8
A concise wartime note urges keeping morale high to radiate courage and confidence while promoting War Bonds as a twofold duty. It emphasizes daily resolve, chin up spirit, and saving for the war effort as linked tasks.
Denver announces February 16 1943 update that blue stamp foods listed for January remain available through February and March for food stamps participants. No stamps issued after February 28 but accepted through March 31 at eligible retailers. Retailers file four stamp claims to the Food Distribution Administration by May 1. Detailed list includes meal staples and fresh produce amid rationing.
The Stake Sunday School Board held a Tuesday evening conference program at Une tabernacle on February 7. The opening song Thanks For The Sunday School was rendered by Intermediate Sunday School children from all wards, with the stake chorister conducting. Clark Roberts offered the opening prayer, then Argil by the Intermediate Tas Fain Collett from Maeser gave a short talk on What One says. Miss Tett was followed by a talk by Miss Pratk Wibr.
Mrs Frark Sleigh and Mrs John Stagg lead a chorus as Lars Walker and George Welker praise the day. The crowd heard a reading from Faith Looks Up and watched students sing The Joy and The Song with piano accompaniment. Sun day School superintendent delivered closing words and a benediction by Lirin Merrill.
The Stow Board approved work permits for four high school students Tash Burgess LaVar Karrer Eby Hiat and Nelda Cray. Superintendent I Grant West reported that the event followed union guidelines and was well attended by attendees from Abbaiod.
The February welfare meeting led by C O Stott discussed upcoming year planning for labor, food, and farm support. Ward committees urged participation, with talk of rotating storehouse stock and coordinating food distribution while raising morale and minimizing debt.
A Utah page compiles letters from servicemen in Hawaii and North Africa, noting promotions and missing in action, plus local ads and community notes. Stories mention Kent Jorgensen, Jay Var Schwenke, and Don Jerson with family ties in Uintah and Vernal regions, alongside farm sales, rentals, and personal notices.
Mr and Mrs James Lube spent Sunday night in Vernal and returned to Willow Creek on Monday February 8. Mrs Jar wk, visiting in Tahbe and California, returned home last week. She stayed in It kathe a day or two with son Ambrose Mindows. She also visited her daughter Mrs Abr Hatch. Abe and Mrs Hatch went to Vernal. Burial February 14 with Mrs Jane Cook accompanying them. Louits Thrit went to Vernal in the afternoon.
A pioneer mother who arrived in the valley in 1877 is described in fragmented obituary notes. The text recounts family displacement, a move linked to Mrs Modi Worton and others, and mentions a dramatic incident where intruders attempted to seize provisions. The narrative includes references to a river and lingering fear among children as the family faced hardship.
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