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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1949
Page
8
The National Safety Council urges motorists to watch for children as spring brings longer days and more outdoor activity. A Detroit survey finds eight percent of child traffic accidents occur near school, while the council stresses drivers must slow and anticipate sudden child movements to cut fatalities.
A reader asks if a medical payments clause on an auto policy covers hospital expenses for each passenger after an accident. The message includes an insurance inquiry and a business contact at Basin Loans. ing on E Main St, Vernal.
Tridell Loraine Bartlett reports social visits including Mrs. Bart Merkley and Mrs. Lyman Merkley to Nellie Merkley and the Merkley family. Provo and Salt Lake City trips noted for Mrs. Lynn Cook and Mrs. Darrell Merrell. A Cedar City and Mt. Pleasant visit by Wharlquist and Hardy group ends with a weekend at the Morrill home. Friday night party at Ivan Ross home. 4-H training trip to Logan attended by Edith Goodrich and Loren McKee.
Five U S Bureau of Mines scientists claim Green River shale in Utah could yield a 150 year reserve of gasoline and oil. Reports note fluorspar activity in Juab county with high grade deposits and a Delta dealer claiming 7700 dollars for five carloads. A new natural Grosvenor arch is found in Kane county 152 feet tall. Utah anticipates a 320000 pound TNT explosive test landmarking a rare expansion in regional energy and geology news.
The article notes a 1948 Utah population rise of 15 000 and urbanization reaching 55 5 percent as sociologist Henry H Frost Jr warns industrial development is essential for future growth. It also highlights Utah ski activity with 14 improved areas and Petter Housted’s jump titles at Salt Lake events.
The text notes fall foliage in the northern states with leaves showing red green and blue hues once chlorophyll fades. It also reports REA financed power systems adding between 475 000 and 495 000 new consumers in 1935, the largest annual total for REA borrowers.
Charles Bartlett Roly Curtis Grant Bartlett and George Harvey were graduated from Primary Sunday. Mrs. George W Bartlett their teacher presented them to Mrs Owen Bartlett Primary president who gave them their certificates.
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