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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1954
Page
4
Utah tests show phosphate applied in fall or early spring yields are strong. Winter moisture helps root uptake and hay quality. farmers should plan spring fertilizer to balance moisture and soil needs.
A film about life and the ruins of the Incas was shown at the Indian MIA Monday evening drawing Ward and community members. The report notes local visits, hospital operation, and community crafts sessions with braided rugs and crochet. Water tanks repair near completion under Fort Duchesne oversight. genealogical program featured speakers and town visitors.
A National Safety Council report summarizes tests on ice traction showing stopping distances rise from 110 feet at zero F to 280 feet at 32 F from 20 mph. It names early morning cold conditions as safer, warns warmth increases danger, and endorses tire and chain options with chains providing best braking improvement.
A Ballard Ward pageant titled Could It Happen to Me was staged by the genealogical group led by Mr and Mrs Seth Asay for Roosevelt First and Second wards. Local community items note service, travel, and family movements, including Berard Larsen returning from Ft Warren and travel to Salt Lake City for relatives. Winter driving safety advice and free booklets for drivers are offered by the National Safety Council.
The 1954 Chevrolet trucks showcase Comfortmaster seats and a curved one piece windshield for better visibility. New engines include Thriftmaster 235 and Jobmaster 261 with improved load space and larger frames. Hydra Matic automatic transmission is available on select models.
Local residents attended a Sunday evening meeting in Ioka with attendees including Von Simper and Wendel Johnson. Several families traveled between towns for visits and instruction sessions, and multiple residents were mentioned visiting schools, delivering typhoid shots, or hosting gatherings. Jurors for the upcoming court term were named including Alden White and Tom Shisler among others.
Welfare rolls in Utah rose to 2 104 employable cases on December 31 from 1 092 on November 30 per H C Shoemaker chairman of the State Welfare Commission. He said 656 cases account for the rise. Employable recipients must register for work and may work at public institutions at a dollar per hour to meet aid.
James C Fisher has come home from Europe to be at his father James H Fisher’s bedside. James spent two years in the armed forces. Mrs Leonard Perry left for Clearfield to visit the van Iverson family. Iversons travel to New Orleans for vacation and an insurer convention. The Jolly Stitchers sewing club met at Mrs George Erekson’s home. a dessert was served. Mina Maze Kendall is home from Salt Lake City after leg surgery and will stay in a cast for weeks. High Priests gave a Sunday program with several talks. Gloria Horrocks sang with Eula Rae Johnson accompanying. Jimmie Workman and Bary Jenkins graduated from primary.
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