FURLIGHTS AND NAVY NOTES FROM VERNAL HOME FRONT
This column reports on servicemen and families in Vernal during wartime. Ensign Glenn Cooper survives a perilous fall at sea losing papers. Fred Coates enjoys a furlough after serving at Fort Riley and Meeker. Ray Roberts completes a navy training course in Key West. Yenll Johnson begins Navy School training for pilot duties. Cadet Johnson advances toward primary training after gunnery and mathematics instruction. Lt Willan C King, a bomber pilot, recounts air raids and near misses while stationed with English air forces. King spoke to the Vernal Lions Club and vows to carry the fight for freedom. additional notes cover local family visits and updates on other service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coates
Fred Coates
Vernal
Meeker Cole
Bill Jenser
Fort Riley Kas
Kansas
Middleton
Yenll Johnson
Navy School
Veril © Johnson
Archie Johnson
US Navy
del Monte
Johnson
Filent
Willan C King
England
Mlasing
Fon
King
Stan King
Phat
Vernal Lions Club
National Guard
Legionnaires Meet With City Council Discuss August Event
Legionnaires J A Cheney and Jon Stage met Ver bay City Cornell at the regular meeting to discuss a state evention to be held at Vernal August 6 and 7. The alleyway between the M S T d Wy Co and the Uintah State Brnk buildings was discussed for continuity to First East. Lafe Richardson, city water superintendent, reported on water rentals and announced about 5 percent of water assessments had been collected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J A Cheney
Jon Stage
Americasy Legion
Verbay City
Cornell
Local lamb market shows cautious activity and sales
After weeks of light trading buyers stepped in with modest interest. J R Broadbent purchased several lots of prize lambs at 13 percent. White faced feeders to be delivered at Hayden, Colar, or Craig brought 13 at straight. B H Stringham, for Monty Moore, J A, bought 40 for Ralph Pitchforth and Noel Press for Culp and Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamb Market
J R Broadbent
Hayden Cola
Craig
H Stringham
Monty Moore
J A
Ralph Pitchforth
Noel Press
Culp and Sons
War Production Board official tours Uintah timber sites
About 35 timber producers met War Production Board official Mr Van Eaton in Vernal to discuss increasing lumber production for war needs. He urged remanufacturing plants and concentration yards in the Basin, noting WPB support up to 25 000 for working capital if facilities are provided locally. A committee was formed to study the proposal with a report due at Rocenwell Saturday July 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Way Eaton
Denver
American Legion
Roosevelt
van Eaton
Uintah Basin
United States
von Eaton
War Productton Board
War Production Board
Roccnwell Baturday
E L Murphy
J Vo Melee
E Dillman
Wagstall
Murphy
Allocation of road funds to 13 cities and five counties
Allocation of more than 100000 to thirteen cities and five counties by the state road division. The distribution lists Bantaquin 114364 Granatville 518096 Charleston 32620 San & Clara 30224 Los Angeles 446.50 Albion 22208 Beaver 115372 Box Elder County 33952026 Oden 3190648 Farmington 9160 Wasatch County 587064 Hanolph 57852 Millville 474.72 Wayne County 611880 Vernal 162686 Garfield County 10875 Arab County 1997140
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granatville
Charleston
San& Clara
Los
Alton
Beaver
Mtder County
Den
Farmington
Wasatch County
Hanolph
Millville
Wayne County
Garfield County
Arab County
Newspapers Laud War Bond Drive Set Plans
Newspapers nationwide praised for supporting the Second War Loan drive aiming to raise 13 billion dollars, with 5 billion subscribed. Frank E Tripp, chairman of the Allied Newspaper Council, credits papers and business licenses for the success and announces plans to begin the Third War Loan drive in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E Tripp
Counci
War Finance Committee
Major John H. Clark Gains Merit Award
Major John H. Clark is awarded the Legion of Merit in the degree of regionnaire for meritorious service from January to February 1943 at Guadalcanal. The award came from President’s directive via Lt Gen Millard F. Hannon of U.S. Army forces in the South Pacific. Clark, ex-president of the Vernal Lions Club, worked in the medical corps and is now stationed in Australia with wife and daughter living in Salt Lake City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Australia
Clarks
Salt Lake
Ashley Valley Market Purchased by Local Farmers Group
A group of farmers formed a corporation to buy the Ashley Valley Market last week and will open the store Saturday. The new owners also acquired the Wasatch Service Station property and the market lockers. The corporation is capitalized at 24000 with A Don Batty as president andrew Vernon as vice president Grand Rasmussen and Martin Fletcher as directors. Byron Fisher, owner of the store, is employed as manager. The market will continue as a GA store. the building has been renovated with new equipment and a full cartload of merchandise prepared. Additional plans include adding 100 rockers to the cold storage unit serving the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashley Valley
Wasatch
Don Batty
Andrew Vernon
Grand Rasmussen
Martin Fletcher
Byron Fisher
Fisher
Batty
Mail Cammer's Car Destroyed by Fire
Near midnight Saturday a fire destroyed Mail Cammer's car a Wiley sedan parked near his home. A city fire truck arrived but the blaze had gained too much headway to save the vehicle. The origin remains unknown while Cammer, away in Salt Lake, seeks another car to continue his work with Wallace Oaks covering his route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wileys
Mantes
Shimmina
Salt Lake
Wallace Oaks
Hand Amputation Reported for Bank Director
George Merkley Uintah State Bank director had his right hand amputated below the elbow at the LD B hospital in Great Lake Thr amputation due to infection. Presently Mr Merkley is doing well. Mr and Mrs Ell Lee and two sons Omer and Seth of Lapalit spent Wednesday here. Homer and Seth are both in the Marine corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Merkley
Mrr
Ell Lee
Omer
Seth
Lapalit Spen
Homer
Marine Corps
Dean Reynolds Injured in Auto Motorcycle Crash
Dean Reynolds and Miss Smuin were in a collision near Wilbur Oaks Tome in Moeser Reynolds and Smuin traveled with Bascom and Roper westward when the accident occurred around 11:30 pm Miss Smuin suffered an injured pelvis and serious head injury and was treated at Bao sin hospital then taken home in Price by ambulance Reynolds was taken to St Marks hospital in Salt Lake City his uncle reporting pneumonia and serious condition Bascom and Roper had minor cuts and bruises
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilda
Smult
Price
Cleor Bascom
Wilbur Oaks
Moeser
Dean
Lynn Reynolds
Vernal
Duchese
Bascom
Roper
Catholic Sisters To Teach Bible School In Vernal
Two Sisters of the Holy Cross will teach a two week Bible school at St Pauls in Vernal starting next Monday. Registration is Tuesday morning at 9 and classes run mornings until noon. Sisters Alice Dorothea and Leo Anthony bring strong teaching backgrounds and will offer valuable instruction to local children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisters of the Holy Cross
Vernal
St Pauls
Alice Dorothea
St Anne
East Lake City
Blter Leo Anthony
Bt James
Junior Red Cross Exhibit Of Materials Displayed
Last weekend Beatrice Stringham Uintah county Junior Red Cross chairman showcased items assembled by the organization since Christmas at the City office. The exhibit featured writing boards for hospital patients tap boards for convalescent patients and games to be sent from Ogden to recreation centers and hospitals across the United States and to service clubs overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Stringham
Uintah County Junor Red Cross
Ogdett
United States
Canyon Park Project Advances In August Finish
Ration book renewals are due by July 15 with July 28 to 30 set for meat stamp reporting at the City Office. Alvin Weeks urges dealers to stock third grade emergency rations and invites public discussion on rationing problems. Vernal Ydons club completed cedar fence posts for Meri Gimgor meadow enclosure. Lions held a bonfire gathering with ice cream after a planning meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Weeks
Weeks
Pub Us
Vernal Ydons Club
Meri Gimgor
3 Jocal ¢ Club
Ernest Caldwell
Stapaces
Glens Park
Presi
Dent Ralph Siddoway
Siddeway
Pimance
J O
Earl Co. Banford
Bowards Roads
Stevens
R. Barre
Lions
R . Cooper
Doyle Landon
Henderson
Honky Schaefer
Russell Keetch
Dr Eskleson
H M_ Landeill
Leon P Christ
Tensor Fish and Game
Halstead
Elwood
Gee
Legion Drive for Phonograph Records Campaign Launched
The American Legion and Auxiliary announce a nationwide drive from July 23 to July Star Records will be accepted at Johnnie Milburn or OS Vernal ay pite. Only solid rock records bearing Victor or Decca labels are requested. Reprocessed records support service members abroad where radios and tutoring are restricted. Old eligible records should be burned for the boys overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americeg Legion
Auxi Mary
Star
Johnnie Milburn
Hing
Victor R O
Decca
Navy
Coast Guard
Legion
Tin Cans and Nylon Hose Gathered for War Effort
Uintah County Minute Woman chairwoman Mrs Ro A Bryno reports over 50 pounds of nylon hose collected by Main theaa tre and local stores were sent to a war center. Previous shipments were gathered by Vernal grocery stores and carried to Central School for reprocessing. Trucks funded by Raymond Siddownsy and Richard Dedouomnette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ro A Bryno
Central School
Raymond Siddownsy
Richard Dedouomnette
July Fourth Celebration in Tridell Highlights Parade and Rodeo
iTridell marked Independence Day with a morning program led by Francis Bartlett Fidred and Esmond Wilson, featuring an instrumental duet, a flag ceremony, and patriotic songs. The afternoon included children's races, games, a dance, and a rodeo, with speeches by Newel Molire and a Getty Address by Junior Morrill, ending with a benediction by George Bartlett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tridel
Stil Am
Francis Bartlett Fidred
Esmond Wilson
Star Spangled Banner
George HK
Bammy
Lawrence Morrill
Niister
Clara Wahlquist
Barbara Morill
Ona’ Bartlett
Tess Goodrich
Central School Receives Award From Treasury
Central School recently conceived a treasury certificate for distinguished service in their drive. During the school year 2200 dollars in stamps were sold, 900 dollars worth of the stamps were funded by the program. The Schools at War drive was covered with no faculty member selling stamps once a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central School
Treasury
4-H Girl Cooks Will Help Keep U S Strong
4 H Club girls nationwide say nutritious meals and thrifted purchases aid wartime effort. The National 4 H Food Preparation activity promotes saving food and using home grown products while teaching cost aware rationing. Awards include medals trips and scholarships through home economics departments. Bear River County’s Beanie Ke Ray Gardiner honored in state efforts.
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Mital America
Heir Families Health
A & ‘Department of Agriculture
Utah
Beanie
Ray Gardiner
Bear River
HHA
Box Eider
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William King
R C Cooper
En Klen
Glenn Cooper
Ensign Cooper
Ray Roberts
Melva Roberts
Ray
Key West
Fla
Roberts
Ralph Preece
Hieham Canyon
Ashley Martlett
Bishop
Alma, Preece
Legionnaires
WPB
John H. Clark
John TS. Clark
Ashley Valley ‘Market
Dean Reynolds
St Paula Church
Oeman
Board of Education
Junior Red Cross
United Nations
Ahres
Washington
Phily
Sergis Molaro
Nevel
Aervica
Phono. Records
iTridell
U.S
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