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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1948
Page
4
A series on street and highway safety argues speed is linked to accidents by conditions, not mph alone. Dr. Herbert J. Stack urges drivers to adapt to traffic, weather, road, and surface, using posted limits as a guide and avoiding sudden braking.
The 1514 patent by Parte Jethro Wood introduced an iron plow with interchangeable parts, enabling farmers to replace worn or broken castings. This marked a shift toward standardized manufacture and repair, shaping early industrial production. The text also references carnations, noting a once five-petaled pink flower in southern Europe evolving into a broader color range today.
Spough Books for All Rearly two and bal mill books are now in the library of the various campuses of the University of California.
Senator Arthur V. Watkins of Utah announced the appointment of O DeVere Wootton, former American Fork mayor and prominent Utah lawyer, as a part time secretary for his staff. Wootton will base a major office in American Fork and handle Utah activities, available for conferences and investigations by appointment.
Members of the Women’s Council of St Paul’s Episcopal Church met at Mrs. Gary Davis’s home to plan a charity card party at the Community House on Friday April 18 at 8 pm. Tickets available from council members or Mrs J M Francke and pledges were advanced to the church. The group also discussed selling cookbooks and prepared white altar vestments under Mrs James Stevenson. Mrs Walter Cable won the Hower basket prize. next meeting is at Mrs Stevenson’s home Tuesday.
Mrs Ira Burton was honored with a birthday supper by her immediate family at her Vernal home on Thursday evening in March. Present were her children Clarence Burton Charles Burton Lapoint Guy Burton Roosevelt Mrs Joseph Dodds Mrs Sidney Merkley Mrs Harold Ashby and Mrs Roland McNeil. She has 16 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. The couple were married June 17 1887 in Rifle Colorado and settled in Ashley Valley. Ira Burton died July 17 1941. Mrs Burton, now Vermal resident, is known for her handmade work.
Fragmentary note recalls 15th century Dutch tile work echoing Ming porcelain patterns from China. The reference outlines cross cultural influence in ceramic decoration and design exchange across centuries.
A damaged wood dent may be remedied by placing wet felt or wool cloth over the dent and applying hot iron or brass press to smooth the surface. The method relies on heat and moisture to lift the wood fibers back into place.
Practical guidance from outdoor writer Robert Mormes on supervising a pack horse. Key points cover staying clear of unknown horses heels avoiding hitching a rope, monitoring road conditions cinches and neck strap, and never tying halter rope to the saddle horn. Also advice on brushing, padding, saddle position, pannier packing, load balancing, securing long items, and weight limits for safe climbs.
The Mailbag First thanks patrons for well gathered mail and urges prompt box rent payment during box rent week. It warns that unpaid boxes may be closed, notes over 200 boxes waiting, and stresses preparing boxes with solid fastening, gravel foundations, and red signal flags. It urges affixing stamps before pickup to avoid delays, and cites government stamping requirements and time losses from delays.
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