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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1943
Page
3
A World War era piece praises local American merchants for reading complex rules and maintaining uninterrupted consumer service. It notes their close cooperation with anti inflation efforts, their essential support to war workers, and the constant headaches of counter operations, highlighting their remarkable merchandising with low turnover profits.
Leon P Christenson announces Uintah Basin Soil Conservation District buys an Everman leveler to boost 1943 production by efficient irrigation. The 29 by 12 foot steel plow scrapes peaks and dumps soil into lows. It will be rented to farmers through the district, with use planned across Ashby Valley and applications at the district office for scheduling.
Forest Service repair team from Ogden fixed all automotive equipment on the south side of Ashley National Forest during March 3 to 6. Mechanics Frank HKreizenbark and Gootch from the Ogden shop set up a mobile repair unit at Vernal ence Camp to service equipment.
Forest Ranger A KC Wigensen of Mountain View, a well known local figure, will travel to Salt Lake City later this week for an operation. He is expected to be on the sick roll for about four to six weeks.
Anton Reipel of Jensen donated a handmade knife to the War Department General Headquarters Fourth Air Force in San Francisco for a soldier overseas. A letter of appreciation notes the knife will help morale when the battles end and the troops return home. Major General Barney M Giles USA Commanding signs the commendation.
Washington March 4 The agriculture department reported that wool production in 1942 totaled 459 078000 pounds the largest on record Value of the crop was 157 235000 dollars up from 138 656000 in 1941 Last year’s crop included 382 373000 pounds of shorn wool and 68700000 pounds of pulled wool Average local market price for shorn wool in 1943 was 40.1 cents per pound vs 35.5 in 1941 Sheep shorn in 1942 numbered about 49 784000 with an average weight of eight pounds per sheep The previous year saw 48 130000 sheep shorn with 8 11 pounds each.
Mrs Delbert Hullinger and children from Roosevelt stayed with Ida Bowtharps while others sailed for Fort Do for induction and Fort Bliss duties. Neighbors held gun prize party for Ed Jones of Rigby Idaho and a farewell dance for Pyil Emoch and George Scott. Families visited Hayden and Greystone Colorado, with several enlisting or reporting back to duty.
Mrs Doris Gentry joins Aviation Cadet Joe Gentry in Logan for training while visiting parents Mr and Mrs James Duvall. Several families relocate or prepare new homes in Ballard Longhurst and Calder areas. The ward reunion, three act play Seventeen In August, and a Red Cross drive led by Lois Lybbert highlight community activity.
Mrs O W Justice spent a week in Salt Lake visiting daughters Ellen Gora and Eva employed there. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Rulon Rasmussen on March 7 at Basin Hospital. The junior girls and Thelma Siselm hosted a festival supper for mothers and W MIA president at Frank Huber’s home. A program and dance followed at the chapel Tuesday night. Tom Atkins of Salt Lake City visited his daughter Mrs dw Buel on Thursday. Wm Davis returned from Oregon after medical care for his eyes. Lapoint School Band formed with Tessie Neumeyer president Vere Bigelow vice president and Dells Wooley secretary and treasurer. Mrs Roy Huber and her young son Gur are helping. War Bends appeal noted with 10 percent of income pledged.
Freida Davis of Wenn attended a Friday gathering in Lapoint where Mrs Hullinger hosted the Bellet Society meeting and planned a Tuesday class for food production led by Alterra teacher Mrs Walker. Helen Perry, daughter of Mr. may feature in upcoming notices.
The report lists top finishers including Kay Won, Mere Warburton, Eloy Walker, Lattue Wilson, and Clark Abegginn across events at the Gola ha Green meet. Calderocca and Crowner Ba aused notable performances.
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