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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1948
Page
4
A Corell University study finds oxalate in rhubarb shields teeth from acid erosion. The research tested exposure to lemon juice and similar acids, noting protective effects on enamel.
A Ellinwood Kansas clerk, Tom Grant, later W. I. Grant, built an insurance company after a crop failure. He raised $4,000, formed a board, faced a fatal railroad wreck, borrowed to pay a $5,000 claim, and kept faith with policy holders. The firm grew, with offices in 39 states and 750,000 policyholders.
Doris Johnson reports Wayne Batty presents home movies from the Uintah County Centennial celebration and trips across the Southwest California Mexico Pacific Northwest and Canada Temples. Color images include Mesa and Cardston Alberta. Refreshments served. Mrs Lamond Tullis noted as AN with the 1. Horse drawn buses in 1864 described by the New York Herald as Yoder martyrdom.
The notice urges drivers to obtain a State Farm Mutual full service auto policy as car values rise and repair costs stay high. It advises calling a local State Farm agent today to ensure coverage and avoid expensive mishaps on the road.
The state promotes Utah through a large photography program sent to major newspapers and publishers. State data show 1947 bank assets reached a prosperity peak at 593 million dollars, while individuals and firms pulled back deposits to fund living costs. Predatory animal bounties totaled 19,701 in 1947, with coyotes and bobcats featuring prominently. Railroads plan a busy 1948 tourist season with sleeper Coast to Coast service and fare adjustments. A note recalls Mormon era gold discovery at Sutter’s Mill and its impact on westward migration.
Ona A Harrison of Ashbey National Forest and Ward Evans road engineer left Tuesday to attend a road and trail maintenance conference at the Regional Forest Office in Ogden. Supervisors and representatives from 20 forests in Forest Service Region Four attend the meeting to discuss road and trail maintenance problems and implement training results locally.
Thousands gathered as California inaugurated its gold history with a pageant at Sutter's Mill. A crowd of 3,000 will witness reenactment of the discovery of gold marking the centennial kickoff on January 23 near the monument at the site.
Mayor Briant H Stringham addressed the new Vernal City Council outlining duties of officials. He stressed fidelity to 4000 stockholders and suggested resignation if unable to commit time and effort, praising the city manager form of government and clarifying roles within departments.
A speaker congratulates newly elected council members and thanks departing leaders. He praises their sacrifice and service to the community, urges open consideration of new ideas, and emphasizes governance by a servant ethos for the citizens of Vernal.
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