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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1948
Page
10
A letter laments lengthy personal calls clogging public lines and causing delays for urgent emergencies. It suggests splitting long talks into 10 to 15 minute intervals so neighbors can summon aid promptly when fires or poisonings occur.
Opinion voices doubt on a guaranteed welfare right and questions the Utah Supreme Court petition arguing that state aid should not be a right independent of work wealth or taxpayer ability to pay. The piece warns of accepting a blanket state responsibility for all who demand aid and questions the logic of liens.
A surge of debate on civil rights, rail regulation, and wartime controls marks a tense session as Congress nears June adjournment. Extensions of reciprocal trade, tax refunds, farm programs, and education health bills loom large, with Truman and Taft shaping the GOP and Democratic contenders eyed for 1948 tickets.
Erskine E Scates preached at the 11 oclock Sunday morning worship and again at the evening service of the Vernal Christian Church now housed in the Community House of the Congregational Christian Church Plans were made for a two week daily vacation Bible school starting June 17 with Intermountain Bible College organizing study and handi craft programs Two trained young women in Christian service will oversee the activities.
The world’s first shaving soap factory was founded in Glastonbury, Connecticut, in 1847 establishing a milestone in grooming products.
Local families from Salt Lake City Moses Lake and Vernal visited relatives in Uintah. Graduates Helen Richens Mary Powell and Grace Redding completed high school with the Uintah class. A Sacrament meeting featured teachers Niles Haslem Hyrum Toone and Davis Merkley with readings by Nila Haslem and others.
The Naples Needle Club met at leader Mrs. Norma McLean’s home to organize the first year sewing club with Miss Ruby Smith present to help. Officers chosen: President Gayla Allred, Vice President Jo Ann Richards, Secretary Carma Merrell, Song Leader Jean Goodrich, Reporter Norma Jean McLean. The group will meet Fridays at 2 pm. Kentucky corn coffee is described as made from beans grown on a ts4 reaching 3 to 100 feet.
A. W. Shepherd of Salt Lake, assistant manager of the Newhouse hotel, ends a 25 year career Tuesday to become general manager of the Hotel Vernal on June 17. Mayor B. E. Stringham, hotel board chairman, announced the appointment. Ralph Rolf, Vernal hotel manager, remains as assistant manager.
The record notes Mr. Shepherd began employment at the Newhouse Hotel on October 17, 1923 as a bell boy. He rose to bell captain and superintendent of service, later becoming assistant manager. He is a member of several hospitality and international organizations.
Fragmentary text describes Waueres' four stores and other single businesses, with garbled phrases about production and capsules. Mentions young growth and five months, but details and context are missing to determine a coherent event or outcome.
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