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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1943
Page
3
Notice records a second class matter entry at the Verne Utah post office dated March 13 1909 under the act of March 3 1879. This archival line notes postal classification for mail matter during the early 20th century.
Professor J Whitney Floyd extension forester at Utah State Agricultural College urges spring cleanup to remove fire hazards. He cites farm fires causing up to 22.5 million dollars in losses and about 300000 lives lost in coral fires. Recommendations include fireproof ash pits, guards around buildings, cleaning and decluttering, chimney inspections, attic cleaning, repairing firefighting gear, and keeping hoses and buckets ready for instant use.
Authorities warn this year will test response capacity as food supplies and labor for firefighting run short. Officials urge communities to conserve resources and prepare contingency plans to mitigate risk during peak danger periods.
The 4-H Club promotes producing and preserving food and clothing as part of the war effort. Emphasizes voluntary leadership and democratic participation, urging members to continue poultry hogs food and clothing production and to support the national drive. Community clubs are forming in every county with agent guidance.
Mrs Suster Cook of Utah State Agricultural College Extension Service outlines eight laundering and pressing tips for rayon fabrics. She explains rayon types viscose acetate and cuprammonium, notes acetate’s weakness with heat and solvents, and stresses washing limits, gentle handling, mild soap, lukewarm water, careful rinsing, and pressing guidance to avoid glaze and damage.
Creditors will present claims with vouchers to the undersigned at Vernal Utah on or before the 14th day of June 1943. ETH B Perry Administrator of the estate of Hulda A Ross. Also Isa a Burton executor of the last will of Ann Burton deceased. Claims with vouchers to be presented at Uintah State Bank Building Vernal Utah.
Creditors must present claims with vouchers to the Law Office of Clyde Johnson Attorney at Law Vernal Utah on or before July 23 1943 Dorothy J Thompson administrator of the estate of C A Thompson deceased first published May 20 1942 last published June 10 1943
Mire Cook suggests placing a dry wool press cloth over the right side of the dress and covering with a slightly damp cheesecloth, then applying pressure to remove wrinkles. The method emphasizes careful heat and moisture control to smooth fabric without damage.
County Agent Russell Keetch warns Utah families raising backyard poultry to follow seven precautions to reduce chick mortality. Ensure vigorous chicks from reputable hatcheries, protect against temperature changes and drafts, prevent drowning from open water, provide ample and proper feed, maintain clean dry quarters, handle chicks gently away from pets, and keep houses well ventilated and clean to prevent illness and losses.
4H reporters from Uintah County communities describe growing 4H Victory project interest. Ballard Sewing Aces elect Stella Jenkins president Bonnie Hullinger vice president Betty Eldredge treasurer Ida Merle Mitchel and Gathrine A Forakis named as reporters. Gusher CW Bodily leads second year foods club with Lula Brandt and Afton Bodily as reporters. Tridell sewing club led by Karen Morrill with Donna Rae Behrman as president and Tess Goodrich as leader.
Norma reporters con BT and Eg Oa Duvall were named leaders of the Gusher 43% Club with Tivegtack SteNin Ruvet as president. Cran vall serves as vice president, Tene Dahlberg as secretary and treasurer, Neldon Duvall as reporter, Neal Domgaard as song and cheer leader. Norman Bodily is organist, with Isola Morr as office president and mts.
Mary Orser of Roosevelt marked her eightieth birthday with an informal Thursday reception. Born in Provo on May 37 1863 she grew up there and later married Frank Orser in 1891. The couple moved across Idaho and Utah before settling in Roosevelt where she has lived since except four years in Provo. A longtime educator she taught in Jensen Vernal and Roosevelt area and remained active in church and service work. She has two sons Lynn and Dee, a daughter Mire Darrel Crockett, five grandsons including navy Ensigns Stanley Orser and Dre Creer, and two great granddaughters.
The OPA announced rationing of canned milk to conserve supplies for babies, imposing red coupon restrictions on evaporated and condensed milk for adults. Canned milk will use one point per pound, with common sizes priced accordingly. small cans cost two for one point. The order takes effect at midnight Monday night.
Utah state fish and game department reports show 63 000 deer killed in 1942 season. Beaver permit district led with 6255, Saline 8808, Karnosh 5195, Dide 5193 and Filmore 4072. Uintah 41034 bucks outside permit districts and totals by county listed, based on a 60 percent tag return from hunters.
Director Peterson, a pioneer in western agriculture, born May 24 1874 in Bloomington Idaho, built a strong foundation in farm science. He studied horticulture, geology and physics, graduating in 1898, and spent early years on Idaho and Montana ranches while earning his living.
The article chronicles a figure who rode wild horses and worked in a j o g ging camp before being hanged in 1896 as a school teacher in a Wyoming coal mining camp. He taught night courses for bosses, mined in spare time, then pursued US A education to become an instructor in horticulture and mathematics. He did graduate work in geology at Chicago University, returned to USAC as assistant professor of geology and physics until 1908, and later worked as a mining engineer in Utah. He led the geology department, became director of Utah Agricultural Experiment Station in 1921, served as extension director since 1994, and held roles including state geologist and road commissioner, with involvement in irrigation policy under Hoover.
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