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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1943
Page
4
Public notice records a legal matter from March 1909 under the act of March 3 1870 involving the Vernal Express and editor William Bo Walits with listing of local office and wharf details.
Text urges Utah residents to prevent forest and range fires to protect wood, water, and grazing lands vital to wartime needs. It notes fires cause major damage, erosion, and loss of acres, stressing that careless burning harms national resources and war effort.
Sgt Don Hall moved from Hobbs New Mexico to Shephard Field Texas and shares a camp with cousin Pvt Ace Hals Nina Joy and Betty Rae Oise from Idaho Falls. Idaho Falls visitors include sister Mrs Victor Bingham Nina Joy and Betty Rae, with several family members visiting through the week.
Residents including Mrs Betty Hayres, Mary Nalor, Val Bodiv, and Dory Merkley joined Mr and Mrs C W Bodily Vale for a weekend at the Ray Kiem home. Myr Bodily and family hosted Mr and Mrs Randirbt and Myr Bodily’s guests from Jensen and Salt Lake. Helen McFerland of Alhambra California was honored at a Sunday afternoon gathering.
Mrs Morris Welker and her two daughters Jeannie and Geraldine of Magna spent the week at the home of Mrs Walkers parents Mr and Mrs A D Semken where refreshments were enjoyed.
The Sacrament gathering featured HO B Calder and Ashley Bartlett as speakers. Families listed include Mr and Mrs Darre Johnston and Carl Sweatfield, with several travelers noting visits to Onjen Salt Lake City and Denver area events. A ward party and children’s activities followed a day of dances and a program in the evening.
A community event titled Geared for Victory featured a dance after a 24th heat run and a victory rally. Blake Peterson returned home from ten months in the navy while Ming LaMar Gardner spent two weeks with her parents in Salt Lake City. Local residents Ralph Chew and family, Roy Gardner, and Melvin Gardner attended gatherings in town. Heber Reese from Salt Lake City visited Merrell Goodrich, and a High Priests meeting led by Charles DiWelst included talks by Harry Southam and Jacob Lubbert with Mrs Francis Southam performing a vocal piece.
Corporal Earl Brandon Hunting on twelve day furlough from Camp Homariz Arizona visits with Mr and Mrs Bert Stoddard and three Leota family members. Several relatives travel from East Lake City and Roosevelt area to attend a local Pioneer celebration and family gatherings including Merrell, Gardiner, Goodrich and related households. Plans to meet sons in Bat Lake City and naval training ties noted amid a busy stretch of travels and homecomings.
Cle Burns born April 23 1926 in Leaburn Utah moved with family to Vernal and Gilnes Ward areas where he attended school and completed junior year at Uintah High School. He died in a timber cutting incident with his father present. survivors include his parents and several siblings and grandparents.
Community Lunch proceeds with a canning drive as volunteers coordinate work at the high school and Brady School locations. School officials urge those with surplus produce to notify Vita Holy or Bessie Mark for delivery and timing, as organizers plan the cannery and distribution.
The Naples Olds celebration featured a musical reading by Mrs Lynn Richens with piano by Mrs A M Goodrich and Earl Goodrich on guitar. Lor Richen assisted on piano with his mother. A flag drill, a pledge of allegiance, dances, sports, novelty races, and a team pulling contest highlighted the afternoon. Charles Olsen won best all round team honors. Francis Feltch traveled to Salt Lake City earlier in the week.
The Duchesne grazing district will roundup unpermitted horses after September 1. Licensed or licensed horses used for work are exempt. About 500 head are running unlicensed. R J H Rutledge directed the removal in a district order.
Sixty Boy Scouts and their leaders spent three days camping near Oaks Park. Activities included a forest protection talk by Forest Ranger Glen Abert and a fire fighting equipment demonstration. Swimming lessons, first aid work, camp inspections, and a campfire program highlighted the event with remarks by President Archie Johnson and stories from Mrs Henderson.
Extension bulletin explains how to prepare and freeze fruits and vegetables for best color flavor and nutrients. County Agent Russell Keetch notes quick processing, high grade produce, and tested methods from Frogen Foods For Freezeers. Utah fruits such as apricots and berries freeze satisfactorily.
Agricultural bulletin details safe freezing methods and selection of hy varieties for best flavor and texture. It covers freezing poultry fish and meats, wrapping and packing, and advises keeping foods frozen until use. Includes cooking and serving guidance and notes to obtain copies from county agents.
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