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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1941
Page
2
City officials vow to maintain water supply during a line extension. Watermaster EO Bandquist pledges precautions to ensure clean water and adequate fire protection for Vernal city residents while work proceeds.
Government warns buyers about the Grand Coulee project in Washington where limited acreage remains and prices range from five to thirty dollars per acre. The Bureau of Reclamation notes only about half of the 2 million acres are title free and the irrigation system must be built before water reaches the land. Prospective purchasers face restrictions under the Speculation Act in selecting property and must seek official appraisals and availability information from the Bureau in Coulee Dam, Washington.
David Sharp Jr, longtime Extension Service worker and 4 H leader, will manage the Fifth Intermountain Junior Parade Show in North Salt Lake on June 34. He oversees the 4 H division, with Mark Nichols directing vocational education and others supporting the event. The show is organized by the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce and Salt Lake City local agencies. key roles include R C G Wilson as livestock committee chair and M Vern Wooten as show secretary.
A garbled report lists marriages and births including Natale and Ridge Haotheway marrying Frank Vikings and Melinda Rasmus Prat Jensen Ajson. births of a son to Genle Ashton Mire and a daughter to George Adams. a bridge over South Creek possibly by Tom Holdaway. and a stake quarterly conference at the stake house presided by President Bennion with eight Vernal Gentrel graduates.
New summer schedule announced for Denver Salt Lake Pacific Tramways pioneer bus on highway 40. Air conditioned passenger cars introduce improved comfort and safety with new seats, adjustable headrests, and enhanced ventilation. Routes include Salt Lake City, Vernal, Duchesne, Heber City, and intermediate points with updated departure times from multiple depots. The plan highlights quieter operation, better brakes, and faster passenger flow, inviting public inspection at Love Trailway depots.
The Niilsa Pilot Training Program delivers 288 71900 dollars to Utah voters participating in the personnel defense training effort. Government eyes continued funding as the program completes and expands with added costs, including previously spent fighter operations.
Uintah County officials publish a roster of students tied to a Gradywat program with BYU and Uintah County involvement. The fragmentary list references BYU collaboration and local education authorities. Further details are unclear due to broken OCR text.
Two Vernal youths, Piloyd Bieel and York Hat, are chosen to serve with the Spanish American missions. The record notes their departure, honors, and the roles of local church leaders in the selection process, reflecting a communal effort to support mission work.
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