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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1948
Page
10
Midweek Lenten services will be held this evening at St Pauls Episcopal Church. The church school will begin at 11:20 am.
An examination for the position of fourth class postmaster at Jensen will be held at Vernal soon. Applications for the post are due March 11 to the Civil Service Commission in Washington, D. C. Applicants must be U.S. citizens within Jensen’s territory, at least 21 and under 65 as of March 11, with a salary of 1594 dollars. Application blanks and details are available at Jensen Post Office or Vernal Post Office from Jesse A. Haws, secretary of the local board.
The Dakota territory opened for homesteading on January 1 1843 under the homestead act granting 100 acres to citizens. Settlers could gain an additional 18 acres by tree planting ten acres. Provisions were later made to purchase a 160 acre tract at a very low price.
A Roosevelt Utah recruitment notice urges men aged 18 to 34 to prove they measure up as combat soldiers in the Infantry Artillery and Armored Cavalry. It touts training pay benefits and health and emphasizes pride in being a U S Army soldier with opportunities at recruiting stations.
A cluttered sale notice lists multiple properties including 40 acre farms with 3 bedroom homes and basic utilities, 43 acre and 102 acre farms with outbuildings livestock and machinery, a new modern home on an arm land tract with paved road, and several subdivision homes with 3 or 4 rooms, utility rooms, garages, large lots, and low down payment options.
A Tuesday meeting at the home of Mrs. W. H. Reulalangax led by Mrs. Walter Cable unanimously adopting a plan for a six constitution and laws. Members outlined a long range church project including electric, visual aid and sound equipment, balancing budget work for St. Paul’s Church after Easter. A bridge party fundraiser was planned to support clothing drives for Europe’s needy, with future large projects and annual planning announced.
Davis Ward meeting details include educational time remarks by A Vaughn Simper and Mrs Ells Slaugh, baptismal references, and the seating of Benjamin G Slough as second counselor. Speakers listed: Mr Slaugh Alfred Simper Stake President Archie Johnson with Byron Goodrich and Jesse A Hans. musical items and declamation by Lorna Richardson Mae Holmes and Lela Smuin. piano solo by Neldon Slaugh.
The excerpt describes a large atoll 1,200 miles south of Hawaii named Ghelstman Island. British forces occupy the eastern end while American troops man the western end. Both nations practice daily sunrise rituals as negotiations continue to determine rightful ownership of the be gend.
We express sincere gratitude for the many kind expressions of sympathy during our recent bereavement. Special thanks to those who supported us through the illness of our father and husband. Our thanks also go to those who participated in the services and sent flowers.
A brief notes page from the Vernal Press dated Wednesday February 28 1948, listing local notices and short items. Readers get quick updates on community happenings, small events, and notices typical of a mid 20th century local newspaper.
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