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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1951
Page
15
An oil company researchers test a nocturnal volatile petroleum spray that kills grasses in bean fields while leaving beans unharmed. The method relies on crop leaves closing stomata at night, leaving grasses vulnerable. Issues include flammability and practicality of nighttime application, with firms investing hundreds of millions in competitive agricultural research.
Water data gathering for Utah Power and Light along Green River. a complete human skeleton found near a foothill home by Leslie Rackham and Victor Karren. Multiple births reported including baby girls born to Herberts, Craters, Reynolds, and Rasmussen families. Flood irrigation and canal work progress. Frost damages crops. minor car accident near Road Hollow with no injuries.
The article recalls a successful Lions convention with remarks by Henry A Nye of Honolulu and Salt Lake City officials warning of global peril. Festivities include a Fish Fry with trout for about two thousand, a district governors banquet, a dance, and a Ladies Brunch with 385 attendees. Details list convention officials and volunteer roles across committees.
East bound buses depart Vernal at 1 28 p m and 2 40 am. West bound leaves at 9 35 am. and TAS p m.
The article notes the Utah fishing opening is set for June 16. It also covers a narrative about Mr. Calderved, his family history, residence moves, health decline, and funeral observances. Survivors include a step daughter Ada Benson of Oakland and niece Robin Allen of New Westminster.
Mrs Atta Amelia Ashby Murray 80 former Vernal resident died Tuesday at her son Wilmer Murray’s home in Myton while visiting over Memorial Day weekend. Funeral 1 pm Friday at Altonsh Ward chapel with Bishop Lester Maxfield officiating. Survivors include husband James D. Murray and eight children, two sisters, two brothers, 17 grandchildren and one great grandson. Born January 25 1882 in Spanish Fork to William and Sarah Ashby.
The clipping notes James Calder, born in Scotland, has died in Vernal. The article discusses revised license rules requiring a visible license number, with fees and stamps for certain residents and age groups, and stresses wearing the visible license on outer clothing with the prefixed letter across stamps to ensure validity.
Record notes several wells near Vernal including Johnsons Hell's Hole Canyon site 48 miles southeast of Vernal and White River location. Gas flow rise near ten million cubic feet daily while tests reach 3877 feet and swabbing precedes tests at Gusher No 2 11 miles southwest of Vernal.
Deputized by the marshal, a deputy and marshal pursued suspects. Chief Corless blocked the road with a police car and seized the bandits, hauling them to jail. An FBI agent identified the thieves as Edward A Gunske and Harold Brunan, both linked to a stolen Tinots case. Corless said Southam refused payment for his services.
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