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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1954
Page
4
Uintah County lists 13 reportable disease cases for the week ending February 5 including nine mumps nine measles and one chicken pox. Duchesne County reports three cases with two chicken pox and one gonorrhea. State totals show influenza measles mumps and other infections with year to date figures and prior year comparisons.
Individual Indian allottees place 1,280 acres for competitive lease near Roosevelt Pool in Uintah Special Meridian. Bids open at Fort Duchesne at 2 pm on March 16 for 29 holdings, each about 45 acres. Notable 8 acre allotment listed as bonus bid by Unca Sam, unrelated to Washington.
Milton Hult of the Bathonay Dairy Council told New York City milk distributors that milk with breakfast could boost energy for the nation’s 100 million adults. He cited reports from across the country showing increased demand and argued regular milk consumption would improve health and human activity levels amid current coffee shortages.
County agent Clair Record explains consumer benefits of recognizing poultry grades A B C and prime chut and commercial turkey grades. He notes official inspection marks assure wholesomeness and sanitary handling, urges reading grading tables, and cites a government consumer guide available from the U S Department of Agriculture for wiser purchases.
Henry B Du Pont, vice president of E I Du Pont de Nemours and Co., says a new development stage unites land and people with science. He highlights protein, calcium, phosphorus, riboflavin and other nutrients as vital supports.
Forest Service Chief Richard E McArdle issued a comprehensive annual report to Secretary Ezra Taft Benson detailing a year of major activity. Highlights include a 3.16 billion board feet timber cut, grazing on about 1 million cattle and 3 million sheep under 23,300 permits, 83 million recreation visits, 12,000 forest fires suppressed, 51,000 acres planted, and 460 miles of roads built while maintaining 200,000 miles of existing roads and trails. The service administers 181 million acres across 153 National Forests, collaborates with states and private owners, and reported fiscal year receipts near 76 million dollars, with 18.6 million distributed to counties for schools and roads.
Convention attendees from Vernal to Spanish Fork reported on 12th annual AYFA event at Newhouse Hotel. J Bruce Christensen of Ephraim won the Utah Young Farmer of the Year title, a 28 year old rancher received the trophy amid speeches and awards.
The service has long pursued efficiency and economy since its inception, aiming to improve how funds are used. For nearly half a century, efforts have focused on finding more economical methods and better value in its operations.
Pvt Benner C Hatch son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Hatch and Pvt Calvin D Jones husband of Joan Jones of Vernal Ave proceed through a 16 week cycle at Ft Leonard Wood Missouri. They have finished eight weeks of basic infantry training and eight weeks of engineer training including pioneer tools bridge construction and combat skills. Upon completion they will be assigned to specialist schools or as replacements to units.
The writer recalls a recent safety drive involving schools screening films, Rotary posters, and Handy and Eeany Peters installing a highway sign reading Slow down the life you save may be your own. The sign was moved back by the police and placed too close to a sharp curve, creating a hazard. The piece laments short sightedness and urges respecting neighbors' rights and the long view, even over personal preferences like beer with supper.
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