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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1947
Page
15
Public notice promises a monthly savings Pend from deposited funds, urging readers to step up savings and join a U.S. Treasury Department program. It mentions a $500 nest egg target and monthly contributions.
Frank Kendall born 1919 in Baggs Wyoming died February 14 in Hayden Colorado from an accident while repairing a tire near Elk Springs. He was a truck driver for American Asphalt Co Bonanza. Funeral services were at Glines ward chapel with Bishop Ernest M Johnson officiating. Interment Rock Point cemetery Swain Funeral Home directed. Survived by wife Wilma Potter Kendall and three children Shela Sally Jean and Joan plus siblings and in laws. American Asphalt Co closed for the day to honor Kendall.
A rare aibira Iyenstenkinneri orchid known as monja blanca or white nun bloomed in Northwestern University’s botany conservatory for the first time since arriving from Guatemala two months ago with Dr Margery Carlen. The plant, described as the national flower of Guatemala, was acquired from a San Salvador Indian by Dr Carlson who arranged the shipment wrapped in cloth and packed with other rare botanical specimens.
The Randlett correspondent reports the school board approved installing a light plant and a refrigerator to serve the school lunch program at Avalon School. Several local families and visitors attended church and community events, including temple excursion to Salt Lake City, readings by N T Andreason, and piano by Clyde Johnson. Twin news, travels, and visits among local residents fill the weekend recap.
GnoP Gal Mowrey, a former Vernal resident who returned from California and Navy service, starts a machine shop at 157 North Fourth East Street and now offers general repair work including household appliance and electrical repairs. He studied electrical engineering in California and is equipped for welding and braising.
Gratitude is expressed to all who assisted at services and shared sympathy. Special thanks are given to Mrs Frank Po and family, Mrs Emery Johnson, Mr and Mrs Phil Walking, Mr and Mrs Bruce Smith, and Mr and Mrs Charles Popa for their kindness and support.
The Uintah stake MIA directed by Gerald Caldwell presented a return engagement of a three act play in the high school auditorium Tuesday by special request of patrons who missed the prior run. The Centennial year feature, written by Nathan and Ruth Hale, portrays the settlement of Alan and its development. Merrill Anderson as Timothy Carter and Virginia Hacking as Margret Bailey starred.
Mrs Audtih Clayton oseepeea and Devin Fenn with baby were taken to Vernal for treatment after a blaze worsened by an attempt to enliven the fire with paint. The fire was put out with no further damage. Mr and Mrs Don Hacking and two children visited camp Saturday. Mrs W H Kanistanaux returned home in Vernal after visiting daughter Mrs Bus Richardson. G A Jones, commissary clerk, left last week. Kathyleen Merkley and Eunice were praised for roles as audience and performers. Mrs J A Jensen and Mrs Gerald Caldwell supervised makeup and costumes.
The note advises storing canned foods in a cool dark dry place to minimize deterioration. A dark room is ideal, brown paper can cover slantedware. A recent visit in Denver included Hud Teague of Pleasant Grove, a former local worker, and LDS Sunday School meetings with Lester Ellsworth presiding as Jim Collis of H. Anderson Company toured camp.
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