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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1949
Page
6
In Vernal during peak summer, residents used double the water of similar towns and low pressure raised fire hazards. Officials plan to install water meters by July 1 at $40 per owner, aligning charges with usage and eliminating water hours. Leaky faucets and wasteful habits noted as key concerns.
The 1949 outlook for Vernal and Uintah Basin centers on oil field development with Ashley structure activity, a larger confirmation well, and new prospects like Ruth Nelson and Ute Tribal wells. Tourism may rise despite tight budgets, while Echo park dam construction promises housing and power to spur long term prosperity.
President Truman remains firm on his legislative agenda as he presses for swift action in the new Congress. Key targets include eliminating Senate filibuster blocks, strengthening export controls, renewing the economic program in April, extending rent and social program measures, and advancing civil rights and health care legislation with support from leaders in both parties.
John Price and Dallas Galley recovered at home after several days in the hospital from injuries while riding small sleighs behind a car. Henry Workman and daughters Emma Jean and Harold Workman with his daughter also returned home from Los Angeles after holidays. Uintah Stakes Men and Gleaner banquet drew about 160 at the new chapel, with Relief Society handling the serving and proceeds funding a new kitchen. A Special Interest MIA group hosted a New Year’s Eve party at the chapel.
Friday evening in honor of the Maeser ward Special Intersat ed night the New Year was ushered in with Aulde Lang Syne. Visiting relatives included Mr. and Mrs. Henry Slaugh and son Glen of Salt Lake City. Doris Jean Chipman of Salt Lake City spent several days visiting cousins Joelle and Loreen Johnson. Students planned travel to the University of Utah BYU and LDS Business College with Perry Fisher Roger Fisher Joelle Johnson Eldred Johnson Dan Worman Burnell Haws. Lila Ashby of McKinnon Wyoming spent New Year’s holidays with Fisher. Lucille Watkins hosted Harriet’s 8th birthday party with games and refreshments.
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