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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1947
Page
8
Utah is chosen among six states to aid postwar training in study laboratories for Union Pacific Apprentices. Howard B. Gunderson reports Utah will prepare instructional material for the sheet metal craft, reproduce an apprentice instructor's handbook, train instructors, and supervise the Salt Lake City laboratory.
Local physicians and health officers reported a total of da7 resident cases of communicable diseases to the State Department of Health for the week ending March 7. Influenza cases increased from 14 the prior week to 44 this week with one chicken pox in Uintah county. Immunization has aided Armed Services in preventing outbreaks. Two cases of infantile fever reported, one in San Pete and one in Weber counties, with dairy cattle contact cited for the first case and unknown source for the second.
Practical guidance on preserving garter stockings and nylons through careful handling and washing. Emphasizes avoiding rough handling, using suitable detergents, air drying, and keeping items in good condtion to extend life. Recommends cotton gloves for delicate fabrics and gentle washing techniques.
Sports Afield cites Jimmy Robinson and state game departments in predicting duck populations and season outcomes for 1948. The piece notes reduced season length and bag limits since 1946, rising hunter numbers, and variable hatch forecasts, with mid August as the expected update point.
Berlin shows rising enrollments despite a city population drop of one million. Total pupils and youths reach 480.17 thousand, with 43,830 in 193% enrollment. Public primaries number 305,422 plus 80,226 new pupils in new schools, 42,001 in high schools, 15,009 in intermediate schools, and 6.2 in special schools. Regular teaching staff fell from about 4,000 to 8,162, with denazification a major factor in job losses.
Rolland Perry son of Charles Perry was granted the Doctor of Philosophy degree by the University of Wisconsin board of regents upon faculty recommendation. He was among 545 graduates at the end of the first semester. Of the total 545, 408 earned bachelor’s, 90 master’s, 21 law degrees, 48 nursing degrees, and one doctor of medicine.
CHICAGO A new hormone derived from dog intestinal tracts and developed at Northwestern University shows promise to heal peptic ulcers and prevent recurrence. Dr. Andrew C. Ivy, now executive vice president of the University of Illinois professional schools in Chicago, says the hormone has aided many cases and warrants further study. He notes about 1.8 million Americans develop peptic ulcers yearly and the condition ranks high as a cause of death and work loss, with recurrence the most discouraging feature.
A new type of fly swatter made from synthetic rubber and bright colors, designed to spread a delicate shot through the air, is discussed in a joint sponsorship by Representative Danial Forst of Kanab and the Utah Department of Publicity and Industrial Development. A separate House resolution honors Hollywood for film activity in Italy, introduced but not yet acted upon, amid disorder during the session.
A historical sketch recounts Utah as the backbone of the nation, noting Mormon settlement on Salt Lake Valley, pioneer mining, and the growth of industry from land settlement to mineral development. It honors leaders like Uncle Jesse Knight and credits pioneers with opening intermountain territories and laying a foundation for a prosperous future. Release Week of April 23, 1947.
In North Carolina fields a discussion notes no ultra superior chicken strain and that breed quality hinges on care before hatching. The article mentions Bryson of Vernal being named chairman of a Red Cross fund drive at Rangely air field.
Vernal, Utah. Lawrence Lynn Lee, son of Mr and Mrs Roy Lee, has been named to the Phi Eta Sigma scholastic fraternity at the University of Utah. The group honors excellence in scholarship among freshmen, usually admitting the top five percent of male freshmen. Lee is a Uintah high school graduate and a returned veteran.
The U S Civil Service Commission announces a fourth class postmaster exam at Bonanza Utah to be held in Vernal. Applications close April 10 1947 with a salary of 1584. Open to qualified U S citizens within the post office territory aged 42 to 64 at close of receipt. Obtain blanks from the post office or from the Commission in Washington DC.
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