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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1958
Page
8
Reader letters on local feeding problems may be sent to Dr. Dohstedt at the Salt Institute, 33 North LaSalle Direct, Chicago.
Reader questions on early hay making versus second cutting, ensiling, and quality hay. Discusses curing conditions in June, salt use, forage quality for dairy cattle and young stock, and best outcomes when weather allows. Includes notes on silage vs hay and feeding bakery byproducts to livestock.
A discussion of the purple USDA Inspected and Passed stamp on interstate meat. It explains its meaning for wholesomeness and disease absence, the grading stamps US Prime US Choice US Good on carcasses and retail cuts, and notes that most interstate meat is federally inspected.
Contrary to common belief, some rodents do not feed solely on plants. When insect prey is abundant, these animals consume significant amounts of insects, showing flexible foraging behavior driven by prey availability.
The Vernal Express received a Certificate of Appreciation from the American Cancer Society Utah Division for notable assistance in the Crusade to Conquer Cancer. Signed by Walter M Jones, chairman, the issue also carried a letter from Peter B Woolley, public relations director, thanking for cooperation during the 1958 Cancer Crusade.
Dr Paul D Christensen of Italy State University explains that lawn clippings leaves weeds and kitchen scraps when properly composted provide organic matter that improves soil moisture retention and nutrient availability. Build a three foot high pile with layered clippings manure or fertilizer soil and keep edges vertical and top level for steady decomposition.
A Red Wash Homemakers Club meeting featured a canning and freezing demonstration led by Dina Miller from the Extension Service in Logan and a Kerr Canning Co representative. Carol McLean and Be a Chinight served refreshments as attendees learned practical preservation techniques.
Information on making and using compost piles is available from the local county extension office. In Vernal the office is located at the courthouse and can be reached by phone for details.
Wednesday night archery meeting draws attendees from many states. Mr and Mrs Tes Maler depart Thursday to celebrate the 4th with son Lewis Vincent and family at Big Piney Wyoming. Colorado School of Mines students tour Red Wash field under RD Locke.
The report from the American Foundation for the Blind finds that teachers for the blind in residential schools earn 500 to 1000 dollars a year less than public school teachers with similar backgrounds. The study also notes fish may readily accept food in protected ponds but ignore the same food where fishing is open.
Local households report a busy summer as Albert Saaris and family visit from Billard while Mrs Saari’s father hosts. Warren Aradyé from Salt Lake City attends a granddaughter’s wedding reception. Erma Labrum and Ella Roberts connect with Mussel Todda. the Ray Gagon family visits the Todd home. Other visiting relatives include Azel Seeleys in Salt Lake City and Bountiful, Clyde Pike from Long Beach with granddaughter. Earl Winns’ family travels to Salt Lake City. Karen Rasmussen visits Edgar Womack and Farrel Rasmussen. Dale Monroe and family from California visit W L Brisbin. the Moron/ Gardner families welcome guests from Logan and Farmington. Genevieve Johnson returns from Salt Lake City. Carl McKenna and family spend time in Farmington NM before visiting Russel Todds. Kathleen Squires visits Carl Haws and Lynn Cooke relations.
Last week many Basin residents attended gatherings and milestones. A wedding and reception for Woodie Morton and Marianne Larsen drew the Mor ton Se and Larsen families from Orem. July 4th activities included a Prove Work day and a quilting session supervised by Vi xonne Parrish. Infant name announcements and confirmations at LDS church marked community milestones, with visits from extended families including Allreds and Brisbings. A baby named Ted by the Allreds and Lugene by the Yarnsworths, plus a 60th anniversary for Louis Allreds were noted among neighbors and friends. A personal shower hosted by Miguelaine Angus honored Marianne Larsen, and Lelia Merkley recovered from illness while visiting Cecil Jenkins. The Junior Betts joined the McConkle reunion at Merkley’s Park.
Researchers argue runts arise from nutrition and food scarcity rather than genetics. They assert poor or unequal feeding leads to smaller and weaker deer, challenging claims that inbreeding produces runt individuals.
A report released by the America Foundation for the Blind shows that professionals in rehabilitation for the blind earned lower salaries on average than those assisting other disabled groups. The finding highlights wage disparities among disability services workers and calls for policy review.
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