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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1949
Page
5
During the 1928 stock crash Edward Cook faced deteriorating health and a troubled home life. After his wife threatened relief or divorce, he chose to stop worrying and work cheerfully. Fifteen years later he remains a store manager with a restored home life and health.
Willow Creek visitors include Mr and Mrs Loyal Broome and son Ronnie with Vernal and Los Angeles guests joining Mr and Mrs Jack Young. Lawrence Wall Sr recovers from surgery in Salt Lake City and Ward reunion on Jan 1 drew 120 guests with Esther Wilson directing. Jennie McMullin and newborn son home from Roosevelt Hospital.
A report notes a growing list of antibiotics from soil bacteria and mold with penicillin and streptomycin as leaders. Ari English laboratory introduces acrosporin aimed at whooping cough typhoid fever and other diseases not treated by penicillin. The organism behind it was found in soil in Surrey and Yorkshire England and has been imported to the United States for physician use.
Utah March of Dimes workers prepare for a major nationwide drive to raise 30 million dollars from January 14 to January 31 1949. Basil O Connor and Frank S Emery urge support to fund care for infantile paralysis patients fund epidemics and research.
Local notes list Mr. and Mrs. Ray Richardson and family and Mr. Clyde Richardson of Salt Lake City visiting over Christmas at James W. Richardson's home. DeLoris Richardson returned home Saturday after a week in Salt Lake City. Others travel from Ogden Provo Logan Vernal and Orem for holidays and church duties. Baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Huggins of Salt Lake City.
The article notes rising infantile paralysis cases in 1948 Utah, with 200 treatments to date and projections toward a state record. It cites research progress at 80 centers, virus isolation, 687 strains identified, and an immunizing agent for one strain, urging continued funding and public support.
Utes receive a royal welcome as students fill the Imperial hall on Dec 31 into Jan 1 with horn blowing balloons breaking and festive songs. Joy McLean and friends recall 1948 after a high stepping dance. Diamonds and cards interest at Alan Hatch's keep revelers awake into dawn.
Reports from the hydrographic officer indicate large shrimp shoals off the Gulf of Mexico aboard ships like the British Virtue and Capt. W son. Echo depth sounding showed limited range, with depth readings near 10 to 15 miles and about 1 fathom in certain zones.
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