Nutria Invasion Shapes Louisiana Marsh Ecosystem
Nutria, a South American rodent imported for fur farming in the 1930s, escaped and multiplied in Louisiana marshes, later spreading to Texas Washington and Maryland. Wildlife officials note their impact on crops and wetlands while recognizing potential market value in meat and fur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Athera
Texas
Washington
Maryland
Mississippi
Rion
Michigan
Souis Town
Canada
Fish and Wildlife Service
Pateesy
Wyse
Fellon
South America
Leeton Bennetts Visit Son in Provo and Local Social Notes
Mr and Mrs Winfred Long drove to Provo Saturday to visit their son Kenneth at BYU. They also visited with Mrs Longs sister and brother in law and other relatives in Vernal and nearby. John and Clair Haslem were called to Vernal by their mother Allee Haslem’s serious illness. An afternoon tea was hosted by Mrs Mark Oberhansley for Mrs George Houston. Frances Bowen attended a DUP meeting in Roosevelt. Cuifford Drollinger spoke at Sacrament meeting in Roosevelt Stake. Joseph Horrocks of Lapoint and others visited local bishops. A group attended peangeat services for Alice Haslem in Coltharp. Primary Conference in Neola on Sunday drew attendees from the area. Local residents also attended a welfare meeting in Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfred Long
Provo
Kenneth
BYU
Long
Inlaw
Lawrence Young
Nettle Whitlock
Audrey Taylor
Frances Bowen
John
Clair Haslem
Allee Haslem
Uintah County Hospital
Uintah County Hospital, Following Aingeringness
Mark Oberhansley
George Houston
DUP
Roosevelt
John, Gilbert, Cuifford Drollinger
Roosevelt Stake High Council
Sundaay
Joseph Horrocks
Lapoint
Mrs Ferguson honored at birthday dinner
Mrs Robina Ferguson enjoyed a pleasant day Thursday celebrating her birthday with family members including Lester Ferguson Lewis Ferguson Marvin Feenson Gaggon Thompson Lawrence Roper and Albert Semkens Pvt Alvin Ferguson on furlough visiting his parents William and Mrs Ferguson. Fred Schwabe and relatives from Vernal were expected home this week while others in Bent were visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robina Ferguson
Lester Ferguson
Lewis Ferguson
Marvin Feenson
Amos. Gaggon
Thompson
Mont
Lawrence Roper
Albert
Semkens
Alvin Ferguson
William Ferguson
Korea
Fred Schwabe
Vernal
Bent
Soldiers Write Home From Korea and Fort Ord
Letters from Uintah News readers serving in Korea and the United States describe transfers to Seoul Fort Ord and Fort Campbell. Pfc Enoch Swain, Pvt Reed Tavapont, Sgt Fred Lucero, and others report weather and distances, express thanks for the paper, and seek to reconnect with friends and family through the publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah Pvt Reed S Tavapont Servicemen’s Association
Camp Matthews
the Express
U. Service
Seoul
Pvt
Weldon Woolley
Korea
Uintah News
Taegu
Enoch H
Nick) Swain
Deer Friends
Felix Mart
Hiawatha Provo Korea
No-Fling Lighter in Cigar Fight Sparks Fire Details
A damaged report describes a No-Fling lighter using a platinum wire exposed to flammable vapors of the Muld. The wire acts as a catalyst accelerating the vapor reaction with air, heating to fruition temperature and causing the vapors to ignite.
Alvin Gardiner Elected Canal Director at Rock Point
The Rock Point Canal Company annual meeting on Friday March 7 at Ashley Ward Chapel elected Alvin Gardiner to fill the expired term of Bill Karren as canal director. The secretary Lucille Swett reported the annual meeting and other community notes include local moves and visits by residents, church activities and family events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Point Canal Company
Ashley Ward
Ruth
Rulon Lind
Andrew Vernon
Velva Despain
Boyd Ericksen
Phillip Brewer
Charles Sizemore
Annette
Edna Caldwell
Jennie Weeks
Clara Preece
Gerald Erickson
Don
U.S. Navy
Public Works Garage
Maeser Mlia
Mutual
Erma Collett
Anna Smith
Tex Sweatfield
Collett
Alice Billings
Ona Woolley
Max Woolley
Earl Moore
Randlett
Mary Despain
Horace Cald
Uintah Students Win Scholarships For Utah High Schools
Joleen Williams reports that Salt Lake Tribune and Salt Lake Telegram scholarships fund a one school year award by the University of Utah for outstanding Utah high school journalism and home economics students. Applicants must graduate in spring 1952 with a deadline of April 15, 1952.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joleen Williams
Salt Lake Tribune
Salt Lake Telegram
University of Utah
Wpe
A.C
Utah
Gh School
Golden Wedding Celebrations And Family News
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dudley hosted a Golden Wedding celebration with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Howard Caldwell and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey McKee plus Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Collett and Driver Smith. A grandson was born to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stevens, reported by Mrs. Stevens formerly Melba Caldwell. Caldwells plan visits, Batty brothers from the A. C. spent the weekend at home, Edith Winn improves after hospital stay, Leland Smith visits before reporting to Fort Douglas for Navy induction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Caldwell
Harvey McKee
Joseph Dudley
Wiley Collett
Driver Smith
Horace Caldwell
Ogden
Harold Stevens
A. C
Edith Winn
Uintah County Hospital
Leland Smith
Cliff Smith
Fort Douglas
Navy
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By Ted Kesting
Leeton-Bennett Longs
Son
Mary E. Horrocks
Gubher
Ferguson
Stella Underwood
Gulf of Mexico
Fort Ord
California
Roger D, Fisher
Mello
New York
Ft Campbell
New
Bernard
Ft. Campbell
Fred Lucero
Lucero
Fred
Fridaay
Relief Society
Pam
Blaine Atwood
Yokohama
Japan
Ft. Duchesne
Phoenix
Uintah Basin
Rt Chunchon
Phc. Boyd
Nielson
32Nd Int. Regt
Gale Rasmussen
Lian Gilbert Wyasket
Ft. Lewis
Pfc
Louis Arkansas
Ft. Lewis, Wash
Descaware
Fern, Tran
Ashley
Alvin Gardiner
By Mra. Alma Preece
Intermountain
Salt Lake City
Newhouse Hotel
Vorhees Petty
Publicitairman
F. Steenblick
Pment Company
Uintah
Bradshaw
Auto Parts
West Main
Yourl
Adi Truck Engines
Organlucti
UN Ser
Slough Motor Company
East Main Vernal, Ut
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