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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1942

Page

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Livestock Men Press sweeping cuts in federal costs

Members of the American National Livestock Association closed their 45th convention in Salt Lake City by passing a resolution urging drastic curtailment of non defense expenditures including AAA payrolls. They endorsed embargoes on livestock and dressed meats from hoof and mouth infected countries and urged priority for ranchers, oppose chain store tax, and seek vehicle size regulation.

American National Livestock Association Salt Lake Frank S Boice Tucson Ariz Osc J Elmer Brock Seasion Phoenix Dpd Brownfield

Defense Program Calls for Aid From Entire Citizenry

County chairmen met in Salt Lake City to outline a broad home defense plan. Governor Maw urged every person to contribute, reduce waste, and buy defense stamps. Civilian protection stressed with emphasis on water, sewage, blood banks, and disease prevention as wartime measures tighten controls and rationing looms.

New House Salt Lake City Henderson Uintah Herbert B . Maw Gus P Barkman Rngt of Defense Maw Mr Henderson Meates Jack Helena San Francisco D A Skeen

Funeral Held for Clarence Bird at Maeser Ward

Funeral services were held Friday at the Maeser Ward chapel for Clarence Bird who died suddenly at his home Tuesday morning. Bishop Lester Bingham directed with Archie Johnson as speaker, and a quartet led opening and closing hymns. Pallbearers included family members, and interment followed at Mt Well cemetery under Swain Funeral Home.

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Funeral Held Saturday for Emma Workman

Funeral services for Emma Workman 78 were held Saturday at 1:00 PM in the Vernal Second Ward chapel. Bishop Owen Siaugh presided as Harold Davis Arthur Manwaring Mrs Mae Jorgensen and others provided music. Speakers included Phil Watkins and Walter Woolley with remarks by Bishop Sluaugh.

Exuma Taella Vernal Second Ward Owen Siaugh Workman Harold Davis Arthur Manwaring Mae Jorgensen M O Thurman May Henderson Mary Manwaring Jorgensen Phil Watkins Walter Woolley Sluaugh E .J. Winder Jon B Eaton Glineswud

Uintah Triumphs Over Duchesne In Opening Game

Uintah high school defeated Duchesne 45 to 26 on Duchesne’s floor to start the season. Fowler led the Utes with 19 points while Oaks, Williams, Maenwericke, and Jones also contributed. Substitutes were Walker, Ineme, Luck, Reader and Stone as Uintah opens a schedule against Roosevelt next.

Uintah Utes Roozevelt Altamont Alterra Duchesne Mt Vernal UHES Uhs-Altamont Onehesne Roosevelt

Eastern Utah Lions Hold Meeting Here

Eastern Utah Lions heard plans for large scale power development on the Green or Colorado River outlined by O C Wright of Fort Duchesne at a Lions luncheon at the Grill Cafe. The group noted national planting board interest in the Split Mountain or Dewey site and praised Vernal for club attendance.

Utah Lions Green Golorado O C Wright Fort Duchesne Duchesne Club Roosevelt Heber Wright National Planting Board Split Mountain Green River Dewey Colorado Ralph Riddeway Vernal Club Duchesne Vernal Pric Vest DeVere Carroll Charles Nielson Mebm HK B Chibs Heber City Zatap

Plans Made for Wool School at Vernal Feb 10-11

Plans are under way to hold a two day Wool School at Vernal Tuesday and Wednesday February 10 and 11. The school is sponsored by the Ashley Woolgrowers and Vernal Lions Club with County Agent Russell Keetch in charge. The sponsors will furnish instructors and equipment through Utah State Agricultural College. Committees and names of organizers are listed for general, advertising, finance, and program duties.

Vernal Ashley Woolgrower Vernal Lions Club Russel Keetch Sorpa Utah State Agricultural College I Ray Stringham Pease Keetch IL Stringham Elmer Lind Adair Tyzack Harald Header Harold B Davis H Stringham Adair Tyrack F G Eskelaon N Preas Claudius Banks Ray Stringham Harold Reader Elvin E Weeks Harold E Davis Banks Ear Sanford Raymond Biddeway Ray Siwaller

Surveys Started on the Naples Pipe Line Project

Engineers from the Soil Conservation Service began preliminary surveys for the Naples Water Facility Project in Vernal. The team, led by H M Ivory, includes Jarry KO Woodward, Grant E Chigg, Clarence E Mosley, and Herbert Faye, with Roosevelt office staff assisting. Data on pipelines and cost estimates will be prepared for the Naples Water Users Committee in about ten days as detailed surveys set to begin after committee approval.

Soil Conservation Service Naples H M Ivory Uintah Basin Soil Conservation District Roosevelt Office Ivory Jarry KO Woodward Grant E Chigg Clarence E Mosley Herbert Faye FSA Personel Clair R Hopkins County RR Tyory Uteatta

Calder Wins High University Office and Church Roles

Grant H Calder is appointed executive secretary to the president at the University of Utah. A long time faculty member since 1939, he previously served as an instructor of accounts and business statistics. Calder, a Harvard MB graduate, has held various posts including editor of The Borer and office manager at Calder Broa Creamery. He also earned a USAC BS in 1935 and was secretary of the Swiss German LDS mission in 1933–33. He belonged to the Vernal Fist ward Boy Scouts and was among Utah’s first badge recipients in the One First List class.

Hyrum Sears LeRoy Cowley Calder al Bar U of O Business School UHS LDS USAC Harvard Calder Broa Greamery Ulutah Basin Vernal Fist Ward Boy Scouts of America

Patriotic Talk by Vernal Mayor Electrifies PTA Meeting

A Vernon PTA gathering heard Mayor B H Stringham deliver an address on Education for Defense stressing unity and cooperation. The evening featured the high school orchestra led by Karl J Engar, and problem discussions from parents and teachers were reviewed and approved for continuation next month led by Mrs Ray Duke.

Jorge Parjont Teachers Association UES Tinten High School Karl J Engar B H Stringham PTA Nere Ray Duke Gentral School

Woolmen Gather for Nation Meet in War Wool Talks

Woolgrowers from across the nation descend on Salt Lake City for the National Woolgrowers Association annual convention at the Hotel Utah during the week of January 29. Speakers include Brig Gen Lb Corbin, Kenneth Mariner, James P Davis, Leon Henderson, RC Rich, and FE Eckerman. discussions focus on war needs, production controls, and wool prices amid government orders and army programs still in flux.

Balk Lake America Utah National Woolgrowers Association R Marshall Corbin Ogden Kenneth Mariner OPA James P Davia Leon Hendersons RC Rich FE Eckerman American Wool Council

Reservoir Co Holds Annual Meeting Monday

At the Ashley Valley Reservoir Company annual meeting held in the courthouse at 2 pm Leonard Perry secretary presented a report and Leon P Christensen engineer reviewed the year’s reservoir construction. Directors were reelected including Leonard Perry and Arthur Roderquist with holdover directors Robert Hunting Mark Cook and Clarence Palmer. Present officers are Mr Hunting president and Mr Perry secretary. Weather hindered work this year, with 194? being unfavorable for reservoir construction, and a continuation note appears on page 8.

Ashley Valley Court House Leonard Perry Leon P Christensen Arthur Roderquist Robert Hunting Mark Cook Clarence Palmer Mr Hunting Mr Perry George & Blaugh

Back to Work John Garner Ends Self-Imposed Silence

On January 20 1941 former vice president John Garner said he would end a 12 month self-imposed isolation. Speculation swirled in political circles about his future role while Gary Her Answering a phone call in his vacant office before retiring to Uvalde Texas is shown in a photo.

John’ Ni Garner Gary Uvalde Texas Psir

Vernal Enjoys One of Utah's Finest Water Supplies

Harmony Sowarda's leadership as Vernal councilman and water committee chair guides the city’s effort to complete a premier culinary water system. Francis Feltch is new chairman as the WPA project advances from Ashley Creek canyon, delivering clear, nearly perfect bacteriological quality from 12 inch steel pipes toward the storage tank. A new line, to be finished early next spring, will run above the High Line Canal, replacing curved cement piping and improving supply reliability.

Harmony Sowarda Don R Barr Charles A Hatch Utah Francis Feltch State Department of Health Mr Sowards Ashley Creek Canyon Sewards High Line

Vernal City Opens New City Office Quarters

Verna city offices move to quarters once occupied by Uintah Gas in the Ashley Co operative building. City Recorder, Treasurer, Water, Streets, and other offices operate from the new space. Mayor Stringham urges inspection and suggestions as public works plan for spring includes waterworks extensions and a cement settling tank project near Milt Hincking place.

Verna City Ormierly Uintah Gas Company Ashley Co-op Mmralais City Recorder Aru Counci Chamber EH Stringham Pope of Verna Stringham Milt Eal Secitry Vernal City Iphatt

Uintah Red Cross First Drive Raises County Support

A reader letter from Uintah County recounts the Red Cross fund drive effort led by Roy Rhowdlter and Beatrice Strian in support of local clubs, schools, and volunteers. The appeal notes donations under 6 and a total surpassing 100 dollars, with praise for junior Red Cross students and United County echoes funding the campaign.

Howalter Tals County The Red Ak Utah Roy Rhowdlter Beatrice Strian Red Cross United County Echo

President Birthday Ball to be January 30

The Lions Club leads a countywide drive titled The March of Dimes with a birthday ball set for Friday night January 30 at the Imperial. Local stores and schools collect employee contributions, government workers included, to support the campaign amid party politics and civic service rules.

Vernat Lions Club Civ Bervica Imperial Aan Carroll Contliad

Army letter from Sgt Lewis Wilcoxson stationed at Papams

Sgt Wilcoxson writes that his son Sgt Lewis Wilcoxson, stationed with the regular army at Papams, says the unit has kept busy guarding outer defenses. No work details are given. he is well. The elder Wilcoxson has served about three years.

John 8 Wilcoxson Lewis Wicoxan Papams Ure Cabal

Mother of Mrs Sather Dies at Denver Monday

Mrs Fr Judson, mother of Mrs Sather, died Monday afternoon in Denver after a heart attack. L Sather and family left Wemmsday evening for Denver to inform Mrs Gather at the bedside. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon. Mrs Sather and family expect to return to Vernal Sunday.

Sather Wemmsday Jevening Denver Gather Fr. Judson End

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