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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1950
Page
8
The Omaha woman Lucy Foraker survived a head on crash that left deep facial injuries and a visible scar. After weeks in hospital she faced taunts and low self esteem but chose to confront the world with head held high and gradually rebuilt her confidence.
A reflective line notes how nature aided healing while the narrator herself grew stronger in maintaining resolve through hardship.
The 1949 plates expire March 1, and motorists should obtain the 1950 plates beforehand. Deputy J. Feith Hacking of the state tax commission warns the deadline nears and notes the county courthouse office will close the last two days of March while he is away in Roosevelt.
Forty teachers and citizens participate in in-service training led by Dr. McSwain of the University of Utah Extension Service. Projects cover farm, conservation, children of the world, animals, and more with field trips and visual aids including film-strip and slide projectors now available in the district library.
Basin patrol reports three troopers including Tom Semmens of Duchesne A A Devine of Roosevelt and Sammy Hatch Vernal involved in a highway incident with Aeatiner mem Machen as a key figure.
The Utah Highway Patrol expands radio coverage with three way communications across Uintah Basin. Troopers R A Devine, Javell, Sam Hatch, Vernal, and Tom Semmens Duchesne receive ambulance capable patrol cars with stretchers and first aid gear. A Vernal Duchesne outlet is planned with five sites. The Myton burglary case was first alerted by a Vernal Duchesne relay.
Kiwanis Club of Vernal entertained Troop 237 and Scout Council officials during Boy Scout Week. Dr. Ray Spendlove announced 2nd class and Tenderfoot awards to several scouts and a motion passed to fund a scout to attend the National Scout Jamboree at Valley Forge with partial support from Clyse S. Johnson.
Dr. McSwain notes teacher training in classrooms enhances actual teaching. The goal is quicker, richer learning than textbooks alone, a method proven in World War II armed forces training. Edgar Dale cites a 15 percent increase in instructional effectiveness from visual aids, a trend expanding across schools.
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