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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1947
Page
8
Uintah county stockmen and trappers were warned by government agents to guard against injuries from the humane coyote getter. The device, a buried tube with a firing mechanism and cyanide charge, is triggered when a coyote bites the cover material, proving effective but hazardous.
A bundle of 60 letters mailed March 2, 1990 in Yonkers destined for Bronxville was found after 17 years tucked in the Yonkers New York Central rail station rafters. The letters will be mailed and routed to the addressees after an interruption in service.
A device releases cyanide into an animal’s mouth and throat, killing instantly. It is legal and used in most western states. Warning signs are posted where it is used, and the weapon is not dangerous to humans unless accidentally fired near the face.
A Utah centennial focus in the Congressional Record notes four mid 1800s Mormon migrations as pivotal to western American expansion. Also covered are Utah water and land issues, a Box Elder dam plan, a proposed national holiday shift, and large Utah steel exports to Arabia.
Lapoint Mable Jenkins and Clark Abegglen wed in Myton on June 7. Local residents Ted Phillips and wife returned to Ogden after visiting Fred Neumeyer and family. Ray Sprouse and Jim Neumeyer attended the Salt Lake Stockshow. Gary Sorenson visits grandmother in Salt Lake City area. Getty Parker and Dorothy Luck visit Caldwell home. Orson Rowels and Mrs. Roy Taylor visit Bigelow home. Nyberg family brings Barbara Nyberg home from Mt. Pleasant. Ramona Harrison birthday celebrated with Geraldine Harrison and thirty guests. Horrocks return from Salt Lake City after medical aid. Fathers Day family dinner at Pillsbury home. Guests include Ned and David Pillsbury, John Lambert and family.
Mining claim owners must file intentions of view of assessment work for the fiscal year ending June 30 if they have not completed assessments. Interior department clarifies exemptions continue for this year but owners must file intentions to hold the assessment law. The Bureau of Mines notes new legislation would be required to extend exemption beyond July 1.
The notice lists multiple family and guest events including visits by Dan Richards of Phoenix and Sammy Thompson, a Pathers Day dinner at the Workmans, and hospitality from Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jenkins in New York. Pearl Sorensen and Margaret Ann of Las Vegas joined Mrs. Elizabeth Hair in Salt Lake City, with Vonda Bigelow and Joyce attending the Merkley anniversary and the Merkley Goodrich wedding in Vernal.
The text notes opossums hidden in tree hollows and dry ditches, with bait placed at log entrances to lure them.
The two day Duchesne rodeo drew large crowds but failed to cover expenses per officials. Friday night dances succeeded while Saturday night dances faltered due to open girl pavilions. Western stock from Western Rodeo Company was praised. Rodeo queen Leola Thompson and attendants Fay Robert and Jarene Cowan led the event.
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