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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1977
Page
2
Publication details for the Vernal Express weekly paper list editor names and area correspondents. Includes staff roles News Editor Sports Editor and subscription rates with the newspaper’s mailing address in Vernal Utah.
The article analyzes 1970s trucking results to refine 1977 forecasts, noting weather disruptions a temporary factor and expecting rising tonnage and profits. It cites a 7 percent tonnage gain projected for 1977, propped by rate relief moves and regulatory actions, with optimism from administration plans and fewer independent operators.
Vernal Sunrise Convalescent Center, housing 23 residents and employing 14, faces closure tomorrow under Utah and HEW orders. Fifteen to seventeen residents rely on Medicaid or Medicare, forcing relocations to licensed facilities like Roosevelt's Stewart’s, while Vernal fallen short of new 80 square foot per patient code. County officials resist purchase, officials note Vernal could use a 33-bed center, and residents urge local action to preserve care and jobs.
Sergeant Jaymonil Martinsen, son of Miri and Mrs. Vonald J. Martinsen, is named Outstanding Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter in his unit at Malinatrom APH Mont. An administrative specialist, he is assigned to the Hist Strategic Missile Wing and cited for professional skill and duty performance. Vernal Martinsen is listed as his wife Pristine and daughter of Mr and Mrs Hateh.
The History Discussion Group led by Iva Gray took a bus trip to Bottle Hollow and Fort Quichesm, visiting new converting rooms and housing units. Milton Wooley drove the bus, with stops at ANTAC Museum and Ute Pah LTD to view furniture making, followed by lunch and community building visits.
Washington recently revealed that the armed forces pay more retirees than active duty personnel, prompting debate over the retirement system. The piece defends retirees, cites long service and sacrifice, and warns against reneging on promised pay and benefits to those who served 29 years or more.
Roosevelt hosts an Animal Health Seminar on March 3 hosted by Utah State University Animal Dairy and Veterinary Science and the Utah Veterinary Medical Association for Uintah Basin producers. The schedule includes talks on brucellosis health regulations reproductive problems mastitis and more with multiple speakers and a question period.
Cub scouts from Pack No. 243 of Vernalith Ward with Cubmaster Paul Howard created a display titled Genius Kids at Penney's Vermil Shoe Store and Christensens. Vernal Shoe Store showcased Pinewood Derby cars and plaques. Naples 1st Ward Cubmaster Dave Binlch leads Pack 232 with Williams of Vernal Ward presenting wooden crafts by the Scouts.
A terse note offers readers a chance to obtain a free detailed report on a firm by writing to Babson's-Reports Inc in Massachusetts. The message mentions a suburban location and provides guidance for obtaining information.
Kathleen Sweeney, daughter of W E Sweeney of Vernal, joins 43 freshmen at a recognition ceremony in Bismarck Baptist Church marking their admission to the School of Nursing. The event included remarks by Rev Ronald Norman, introductions by Mary Schwichlenberg, nursing pins, a symbolic cap, and gifts from auxiliaries.
Test engineer uses a strain gauge at Stevens Point Wisconsin during the National Safety Council winter driving tests. Conventional snow tires give only modest improvement over highway tires on glare ice. Studded tires are about three times as effective, and reinforced tire chains about seven times the pull of regular tires.
The column notes color television generally uses more power than black and white sets with tube types consuming about 660 kWh annually and solid state around 440 kWh. Annual cost differences exceed $6 to $9 depending on color type. It also explains bulb efficiency, lumens versus watts, and suggests fluorescent lighting for kitchens and baths. Reddy Kilowal in Salt Lake City invites questions for this space.
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