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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1941
Page
1
An article outlines a proposal by Herbert B Maw to pare power of the state and develop Wyetote natural resources. Experts note vast non metallic mineral resources with near unlimited supply, including building stone and marble like Airdseye marble travertine.
The Imperial Hall renovation runs nearly $1200 with ceiling sawing and stage remodeling under Kos Hatel supervision. Work began Monday and should finish next week, as the declaration committee readies the hall for the Junior Prom on March 7 and the post prom on March 8.
A Sunday morning blaze in Duchesne caused an $800 estimated loss at a central bowling alley. Smoke poured from a post office corner and burned a partition while spreading to the attic. Fire was brought under control by Chief Dean Powell and volunteers. building insured, alley uninsured.
Uintah County Planning Board schedules a full day of planning on Wednesday March 5 at the Scout House in Vernal. State and extension staff from Utah State Agricultural College, led by Director William Peterson, Assistant Director WW Owens, Myrtle Davidson and LeRoy Taylor, will guide sessions from 10 00 AM to 12 00 noon and 1 36 to 4 00 PM. Topics include culinary water supplies, farm cisterns, beautification, housing for low income groups, livestock improvement, seed bed prep, and dairy industry plans.
Dr Clark of Vernal named member at large from Vernal for the 15th annual Convention of the Association of Western Hospitals to be held in San Francisco March 3 45. Delegates will report in advance on defense needs and participate in exhibits and sectional meetings. Dr Clark leaves for California to enter US Army service as a captain, with induction coordinated with state offices in Salt Lake City.
New York reports record wool consumption and price gains as government and civilian needs surge for defense orders. Domestic greasy wool rises 1 to 2 cents per pound with strong market activity and a March top on the New York Wool Top Exchange. The Army may buy over 160 million pounds of grease wool for uniforms, signaling a major single purchase in the defense program.
The Uintah County ledger shows total indebtedness of 3620508 with 4222796 available to cover it. Bonds outstanding 2800 notes payable 3820509 and county warrants not presented for payment. Cash on hand 4072.87 exceeds debts by 4222796. guidance to inspect funds divisions and property assessments and consult the county clerk for unclear items.
Funeral services for Luther Swett 60 were held at Ashley with a large turnout of family and friends. Speakers included Thomas E. Kidd Carl Gardiner and others. hymns were sung by various quartets and a closing benediction offered by Mr Gardiner. Burial at Rock Point cemetery followed with several Swett relatives in attendance and many local residents paying respects. Swett a longtime Ashley valley resident, died of sinus trouble in a Salt Lake hospital. He was born June 1, 1880 in Payson and later engaged in agriculture and cattle breeding in the Uintah basin. He was survived by five children and several siblings and is remembered for his church and community involvement.
Vernal and Heber City trap teams meet in Vernal on Sunday March 2 with last year’s champions defending their title. The event begins at 12 PM west of town along Figt Way 40 below the High Life canal under Bay Hateh, head of the local Trap Committee.
Moab leaders and Grand County officials will visit Vernal on March 8 to discuss a unified effort to complete the Wernel road from Moab to the Book Cliffs, linking Moab with Ouray and connecting US 40 and US 6. A CCC camp may be located on the Book Cliffs south slope to finish the segment toward P-R Springs, aiming to extend a 15 mile stretch toward the northeast highway.
The 1941 Region Five Round Robin basketball event is scheduled for March 6 7 and 8 at Suntan High School gym. Teams including Dinosaurs of Price Carton County Bronchos of Planding San Juan County Fighting Utes of Vermal and others vie for a Utah state tournament berth. The fourth team from Uintah district remains undecided next week after Duchesne Roosevelt and Altamont finish their series, with a potential three way tie and a decisive game planned. Bishop and Mrs Fontha Calder returned from Salt Lake City Wednesday.
Lions from Vernal Duchesner Roosevelt and nearby towns attended a Wednesday Lions Zone Meeting in Heber City with Clyde W Broadbent presiding. About 50 Lions joined, Mies Marjorie Pisher read the Americanism essay, and eight o Anteera from Heber were honored for service at a banquet. Verbal attendance noted Zone Chairman 8 Henderson and Secretary Ralph Siddoway were present.
R Howard Harrison elected president of the Roosevelt Commercial Club with a named vice president and board members Lynft Orser Horace Alfred Marel Wilkins Vesn A Bair Homer P Edwards. Thirty members attended as Dr Warnock and William H Ruppe spoke. Secretary DD Nicholson outlined beautification plans for club property along U S 40 south of the city. Officers were installed February 22 as old and new ranks meet.
OGDEN A group of forest super visura attending regional meetings has drafted resolutions to be sent to the Forest Service in Washington DC for approval. The proposals urge land value improvement, soil and water protection, enhanced recreation, closer local cooperation, and new tech niques for fire protection and suppression.
Under Miss Nellie Taylor Ros directing, 8 mitt sample coins struck in 1940 will be measured February 12 for precise weight and fineness. Two of every 10900 coins made are set aside for losses in adaptation by the state.
The article outlines a March 3 progress notice on a waterworks project funded by national and state approvals. Cooper from a regional administration discusses line extensions, 2 inch pipe upgrades, and a total estimated cost around $280,000 with an 80-strong WPA labor force. Completion timing remains undetermined, with water expected to flow from a contaminant-free source by summer unless unforeseen issues arise.
February 25 order from Vernal Utah directs 13 Uintah men to report for physical examination at East Lake City. The list names Rex Elmo Yark Klang Hhteh Ofetl Onde Alenia and others with possible replacements.
Dr W P Cottam lectures on the scenic Uintas as a budget entertainment Friday night. A large audience attended the event, which featured musical numbers by Rez Firth, Francis Bonner, and Bea Volkon, all from Utah. The program was provided by the University of Utah Extension division.
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