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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1949
Page
9
The Vernal Express reports neighbors rallied after Richard Brewer’s death and a home fire left his widow with four children. A charity party gathered household items and two friends announced a benefit dance on January 28 at Imperial Hall, with admission $1 per couple or a useful item valued at $1.
Editorial debates whether the Uintah Basin oil boom may extend beyond a few years. The piece discusses multiple drilling depths, potential continued production, and the Carter Oil test in Wasatch formation. It cautions that Echo Park dam remains vital to agriculture and urges economic balance with new industries to stabilize the basin.
A church ward held a ward meeting in January with dancing and a waffle supper at the Moor recreation hall. A married folks dance and the ward orchestra directed by Mrs. Tom Timothy provided music. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Venis Johnson and son Perry of Roosevelt. Jolly Stitchers sewing club met with a tray luncheon for ten members and one guest. Mr. Maurice Kidd moved into the Lawrence Luck home, who reside in Roosevelt.
President Truman's address drew general approval from farmers and labor, while business leaders warned of catastrophe. Congress rushed to act, introducing bills on minimum wage, tax changes, TVA expansion, rural electrification, housing, social security, and more as the president sought broad new powers and funding.
Grant Merrell left last week for Salt Lake City where he underwent a major operation at the Veterans Hospital. Reports are that he is doing as well as can be expected. The Daughters of the Utah Pioneers Camp Porter held their annual Christmas party at the home of Mrs. Ina Chivers, Jan. 7. Games were played, gifts exchanged and refreshments were served to twenty members and guests. The Explorers and Junior Girls held their fireside chat at the home of Miss Gwen Goodrich on Sunday evening. Frank Walker was the speaker. Refreshments were served. Sunday School classes were suspended due to sanding and painting in the chapel. A special program featured piano, saxophone, trombone, vocal duets, talks, and several musical numbers performed by local residents. Mr. Bingham of the High Council spoke. Mr. Bingham was assigned to Naples for the year. Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Bird moved to Vernal. Mrs. Lyle Gibson and baby were brought home. Edwin Fontaine went to Salt Lake City to enlist in the air corps.
CARE launches a $4 vegetable seed package endorsed by U S Secretary Brannan, with 28 varieties enough to plant a 50 by 150 foot garden. Orders go to CARE offices nationwide, including 50 Broad Street New York 4, to aid European recovery and self-sufficiency through home gardening.
Utah State Agricultural College extension entomologist Dr. G. F. Knowlton urges ranchers to arrange rotenone purchases now while stocks are adequate to prevent shortages in high demand areas. He notes rotenone remains advised for cattle grub control and lice management when applied by spray or dip, with many ranches already using it on cattle, sheep, and Hee ticks.
The Holstein Friesian herd in America has reached a milestone with the registration of the four millionth animal, marking a dramatic expansion from eight founders since the breed’s establishment in the country.
Mr and Mrs Wilford Olsen and their family were dinner guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Glenn Openshaw Wednesday evening. The occasion honored Miss Donnieta Olsen who celebrated her twelfth birthday that day.
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