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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1946
Page
4
Mrs Arthur Baxtir and Mrs W T R Stowe were in Higely last Wednesday. Two truckloads of furniture arrived at the Artesia Furniture and Hardware company on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Floyd Young returned last Tuesday from order. Orlo C Hetts of Rock Springs visited Artesia Tuesday and Wednesday. Sam Fracaretto spent last weekend at Mt Harris.
Harry Bunch proprietor of City Hiway Garage at Artesia lost his 1940 pickup by fire last Thursday while fishing on White River. A boy reported the car was on fire. by the time he returned it was destroyed. Two rifles were in the vehicle and Mr Bunch walked 40 miles back to Artesia.
Artesia school plans drawn for a new four room brick or cinder block campus on the hill west of Artesia. No bids will be sought soon. Hilcrest school in Wiley’s Resort will be moved to the site as an annex. Occupancy planned by September 1.
A woman entered a bookshop seeking a Latin English dictionary described as a double column reference. The clerk questioned her and learned she planned to use the Latin language in practical ways, joking about Latin America.
Quick chem exchange between Harry and Jerry about formulas. Jerry states water is H2O and sea water would be CH2O plus salts as a playful extension. The dialogue hints at basic chemistry basics in a light classroom tone.
Artesia Chamber of Commerce leads a Rio Blanco Moffat and Garfield county group to Denver within 10 days to urge the Colorado State Highway Commission to hard surface the Artesia Rangely Meeker Highway 64. Delegation includes Eddie Ledford and committee members A K Sellars I W Cox Melvin Sperber and E F Hetts. The petition cites urgent need to connect Rangely and Meeker with U 840 and notes high daily traffic on the road.
Artesia chamber of commerce forms a committee of E W Eaton L R Stowe and DB Cook to study a fire protection program. Plans include installing six hydrants already pressed and purchasing six more, plus presenting a fire prevention plan. Stowe and Cook own and operate the Artesia waterworks. Recent fires nearby and ongoing fire risk prompted the study.
Last week a donation to the city of Artesia funds a garbage disposal area about three-quarters of a mile east of town along US 40. The project was announced by Mr. Arthur Baxter with city officials and chamber of commerce helpers J Malloy and Ww Eaton outlining the disposal program.
Wrinkled cornea astigmatism is caused by a scarred or wrinkled corneal surface, the transparent window of the eye before the lens, leading to distorted vision and refractive irregularities.
Twenty tourist cabins valued at 20000 are being built behind Club 40 at Willy's Resort. Contractor Antone Calarosa, owner in part of the units, plans completion by September 1. The cabins will form a joint enterprise with Club 40 and Willy's Resort, operating the night club liquor store cafe filling station and fountain between Salt Lake City and Denver.
June 21 marked the marriage of J S Warner Artesia deputy sheriff to Rose E Murple of Craig. Reverend Best officiated at the Craig ceremony. Mrs Warner, formerly a secretary at the Farm Finance administration office in Craig, and Warner, a longtime resident of western Colorado and eastern Utah, will home in Artesia after a Glenwood Springs honeymoon.
New Haven Conn manufacturers warn souvenir collectors that 30 caliber carbine cartridges should not be used in rifles or revolvers even if similar to ammunition. Edwin Pugsley, chief gun engineer at Winchester Repeating Arms Co, says the 1 1/2 inch carbine cartridge is not interchangeable with the rifle cartridge and can create dangerous pressures. Both Smith & Wesson and Colt caution against revolver use of carbine ammunition, as improper firing can lead to serious trouble.
A report describes a 26 ton marine steam engine designed for dry land trials. The giant engine, built to simulate sea power, is transported by rail through large railroad tunnels that must be avoided during movement to prevent clearance issues.
Fire swept the D B Cook residence near Arte north of US 40 damaging clothing and furniture. Neighbors fought the blaze but failed to save the house as no water was nearby. Damaged estimated at 500, origin of the fire undetermined.
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