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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1942

Page

8

Will Uintah County Farmers Increase Their Production This Year

A Utah farming page urges Uintah Basin growers to fix irrigation canals and use water efficiently. Experiments by Dean George D Clyde show 35 to 54 percent of irrigation water is wasted between stream diversion and field use. Dr. D J Jennings notes 32 percent of cropland lies unused, calling for full mobilization to boost production for the war effort.

Dean George D. Clyde Utah Landa Tde Uintah Basin D. 3. Jennings USAO

H. E. Seeley Heads Advisory Board In Ranch Meetings

H E Seeley named head of advisory board as officials discuss spring grazing licenses and range surveys. The session covers development of springs for watering and 10 year grazing ferilla notes. Also a telegram reports the death of Robert Eccles aged 80, Brookyn bound.

H. E. Seeley Dependent

Junior Current Topics Club Presents Stationery to Defense Council

In Uintah County the Junior Current Topics Club presented W. R. Hazelbush chair to a generous supply of letterheads and envelopes imprinted with the council. The gift supports official work and honors the unselfish efforts of council members including Mayor B. H. Stringham and division chairs.

Defense Council Uintah County Defense Council W. R. Hazelbush Deense Hazelbush B. H. Stringham Leo ©. Thorne Oscar M. Lyman J . Stevens Chaiman Leon P Christensen J. D Jones J.C Anderson

Cars collide on US 40 near town limits

Auto crash on US 40 at town edge at 1:30 p.m. involved Paul Lyman and Mrs H B Millecam with son Bruce and 17 year old Darrel Boren driving behind. Lyman turned into a driveway as Boren attempted a left pass, striking the rear fender. Both cars damaged under 360 dollars. Boren cited. no injuries reported.

Mark E. Caldwell Paul Lyman H. B. Millecam Bruce Darrel Boren Miliecam Lyman Boren Marshal Caldwell

Thirteen Boy Scouts Receive Awards at Scout House

Thirteen boys of the Second ward troop received awards Tuesday at the Scout House. Ale Fred Jonson presided as troop chair. The event featured pledges of allegiance and rewards by officers Eugene Neoson Phil Watkins Ter Hunting and Quintin Woon. The hall was decorated in pennant colors with candles depicting the twelve points of the Scout Law. One boy earned the Man Honor. twelve received Tenderfoot badges.

Second Ward Alefred Jonson Eugene Neoson Phil Watkins Ter Hunting Quintin Woon

Local Davis Ward Conference Notes and Community Updates

A Davis '24 Ward conference occurred Sunday with President Hyrum B. Calder Archie Jalyriso Byron Goodrich and HL Grant West in attendance. Evening speakers included Byrion Goodrich Archie Jonson and President H B Calder. News covers marriages moves new assignments and social events including the Bell Soriery party and enlistment news for Jed Clark.

First Aid Advanced Classes Held at Scott House

Advanced Red Cross First Aid courses concluded last Thursday with 34 earning standard certificates and 26 receiving advanced certificates. Dr. J. W. Stevens notes standard courses span twenty hours while advanced work takes five weeks. Allen Widerburg will lead Utah Uintah County for the week of March 23 to 28, with plans for classroom space and practical demonstrations.

Scott House J. W Stevens Allen Widerburg Uintah County Helen Johnson Uintah Lela Colton Ruth Woods Mary Ellen Campbell Ila King Armelia Manker June Baker Margaret Seeley Dorthea F. Parent Jamnita Work Widerburg Dr .Stevens Naples and Davis Area Dr. Stevens Muriel S. Wallis Chyther Shimmin Frank Slaugh Naomi Zundell Hazel Stevens

Intermediate Current Topics Club meeting and Snow Goose program

Members at the home of Mrs. R. D. Rust enjoyed a St Patrick themed dessert luncheon as Mrs. R. A. H Bryson presented The Snow Goose. Twelve members and two guests, Mrs. Robert Livier and Mrs H. Grant West, attended with next meeting March 31 hosted by Mrs. Paul Battyes. The Wicky Family Meet featured a reunion at Mr and Mrs wooW Weeks home with thirty five guests, games, and a cafeteria dinner. Attendants included Alvin Weeks and family, Nets Wy Fred and family, forward, and family, Wilvins and Emily Shirley and family, Vernal Don Weeks and wife of Ogden. Mrs C. R. Henderson travels to Salt Lake for the weekend. she is employed there.

Intermediate R. D. Rust R. A. H Bryson St Patrick's Robert Livier H. Grant West Paul Battyes Woow Tirit Vehildren Pirsent Alvin Weeks Amiv Nets Fred Fami Foward Wilvins Emily Shirley Don Weeks Ogden

Local Notes on Residents and Service Members

Mrs. Eling York recovers from pneumonia Edith Willams plans Sunday departure for Balt Lake to enroll at the University of Utah. Captain Hugh W. Colton of the 115th Engineers has been assigned to the 33rd Engineers at Camp Lewis Washington. Mrs H P Sowards visited Midvale and spent a week with Mr and Mrs H P Cannon and Miss Essie Jane Bowards.

Edith Willams Balt Lake University of Utah R. ©. Cooper Hugh W. Colton 115Th Engineers 33Rd Engineers Camp Lewis Washington

Large Crowd Attends Fspeameth Pine at Second Ward

A large crowd gathered Tuesday at Second Ward for a community event titled Fspeameth pine. Mrs. Joseph Cook led dancing while Mrs. Howard Woolley organized elder transportation and several ladies oversaw refreshments. Hosts included Mrs. Francis Lewis Mrs. Charles P Lewis and Mrs. Milt Jones with volunteers serving guests.

Second Ward Joseph Cook Howard Woolley Francis Lewis Charles P. Lewis Milt Jones Mugen Nielson Owen Smaugh Evan Turner Mable Chi

Naples News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Events

Alva Duvall works in Idaho while Lowe Goodrich prepared for induction into the army after a Tuesday evening chapel program. Mrs. Martin Allred traveled to Salt Lake City to visit daughter Ruby Phelps. Albert Manwaring of Ogden visited Lovell Manwaring in Vernal for the weekend. He is the youngest brother of David M. Manwaring, Ashley Valley pioneer, visiting Vernal for the first time. Sunday speakers included Albert Manwaring and Arthur Harrison. Jesse Haws and Lawrence Siddoway attended Sunday school. A family reunion at LaVell Manwaring’s home featured community singing, Albert Manwaring recounting experiences, and lunch for thirty. The Relief Society marked its centennial with a chapel party led by Ada Cook, including a play, musical numbers, and a ward sketch by Zina Rasmussen, followed by games and dancing. Venna and Lynn Goodrich returned after taking Lowe to Salt Lake City. Mrs. Angus Merrell had appendicitis surgery. Hosea Merrit and his mother Elwin Berrell returned from Salt Lake where Hosea received medical care.

Alva Duvall Idaho Lowe Goodrich The Anny Martin Allred Salt Lake City Ruby Phelps Albert Manwaring Ogden Lovell Manwaring Manwaring David M. Manwaring Ashley Valley Vernal Albert’ Manwaring Arthur Harrison Jesse Haws Lawrence Siddoway LaVell Manwaring Relief Society Ada Cook Louise Lubbert Singing Mothers Melinda Goodrich Zina Rasmussen Venna Lynn Goodrich Lowe Angus Merrell Hosea Merrit Elwin Berrell Salt Lake Hosea

Ashley Cattle Association Discusses Forest Grazing

Representatives of the Ashley Cattle Association met with Earl Sanford of the Ashley National Forest and Ranger Glen Lambert to discuss grazing of stock on summer ranges. Association officers H. E. Seeley president Joseph Merkley vice president and LeLand Sowards secretary treasurer. Divisions represented were Taylor Mountain Brush Creek Mountain and Diamond Mountain. Representatives were Lewis Lodequist g Ronald Preece and Leo Wilde.

Ashley Cattle Associaton Earl Sanford Ashley National Forest Glen Lambert H. E. Seeley Joseph Merkley Leland Sowards Taylor Mountain Brush Creek Mountain Diamond Mountain Lewis Lodequist G. Ronald Preece Leo Wilde

Eradication plan for Whitetop and thistle in basin area

The Uintah and Duchesne counties weed committee maps a cooperation plan to eradicate Whitetop and Russian thistle on the summer range. A seven member weed committee and an executive panel will be appointed, with funds sought to tackle patches. A farm labor panel also named to recruit and organize labor, set wages, and place workers in crops. The meeting also discussed a county dog tax and curfew to curb dog menace on flocks and opposed inviting Japanese labor or aliens to settle locally.

Uintah Duchesne Ray Q. Labrum Ballard Ward Loren Ross Tridel Marvin Smith Vernal Rastist Wpa

Sowards Leave California on Two-Week Vacation

Mr and Mrs N G Sowards depart Wednesday for San Diego California to visit sons Orval and Vaughn of Co B 1151 Engineers stationed near San Diego They plan a trip of two weeks or more visiting other southern California points along the way Shirley their son drove them to the station they will return after the southern California itinerary

N. G. Sowards San Diego Calif Orval Vaughn Co.b Shirley California

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