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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1953
Page
5
About 40 Utahns face criminal prosecution for filing false unemployment claims with the State Department of Employment Security. Salt Lake and Utah counties show the highest counts, with investigations expanding across Tooele Summit Weber Carbon Sanpete Uintah Duchesne Beaver and Iron.
Mayor Henry B Millecam of Vernal Utah expresses gratitude to Continental Oil Company for aiding in testing the Maeser well to see if its water could supplement Vernal's supply. Conoco responds by stressing its neighborly policy and appreciation for the city and council's thanks.
The Lapoint School staged a May 20 program with a Mother Goose play, Good Manners, and songs by grades 1–6, featuring Edna Gagan’s piano solos and square dancing. Local visits followed, with families and neighbors visiting and attending events, including a funeral in San Gabriel and assorted weekend house calls.
A recent research report finds bread stays soft longest at 75 to 85 degrees, challenging housewives who refrigerate bread. The study notes optimal warmth preserves texture, contrasting common kitchen practice and prompting debate on household storage habits.
Kenneth Betts son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Betts in the armed forces is enjoying a furlough. A Mothers Day program was held at the ward Sunday during Sunday School, with over forty mothers receiving potted plants. Several Ballard residents attended weddings and visited relatives in Vernal and Salt Lake City. A cottage meeting and Primary Preparation session were held, lunch served by Aston Brighton and Floren Collins. Local families, including the Betts and Asay clans, were seen at various gatherings and baseball games with the Bennett team at Ft Duchesne.
Murray won the Uintah High School presidential race in the May 13 election. Dob Murray is the son of Glen Penny Murray of Jensen. Ann Wankier will serve as Vice President, Janice Odekirk as Secretary, Joyce Robbins as Business Manager, Joleen Timothy as Historian, and Tom Wardell as Chief of Police. Opponents defeated include Blaine Palmer, Menee Henderson, Pat Lee, Janice Long, Dilworth Rust, and Gene Fox. Retiring officers are Dale Ross, Mary Ann King, Loreen Johnson, Fae Openshaw, Tima Stewart, and Philip Jenkins.
In Idaho and Ogden two graduates and service-inductees were noted. Robert Chapoose and Mrs Conner were inducted into the forces last week and will report to Fort Ord California. Robert, a Union High graduate, attended the USAC part of last year. Several girls earned graduation including Sharon Massmussen Delig Kay Jenking Colleen Squire Katren Gines Kay Stanley Betty Pitcher Connie Turner Fiorell Collins served as teacher Glen Womack and Mr and Mrs Lynn Bracken returned to Provo Sunday. the boys will resume studies and Mrs Bracken has employment there.
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