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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1955
Page
12
Uintah County reported 27 mumps cases in the last week per the Utah State Department of Health. No other illnesses were listed. Nurses warned symptoms like runny nose and sore throat often appear after transmission is established.
Imperial Hall unveils a Thanksgiving weekend lineup with a dance and floor show on Thursday night featuring TV stars Pinky Hully Buck, a four-match wrestling card on Saturday headlined by an Australian tag bout, and roller skating sessions starting Monday with appearances by noted entertainers and a party-friendly atmosphere for all.
A brief, vivid exchange centers on a five dollar debt. One party asks for time, promising repayment, while the other recalls the loan and asserts patience and a plan to settle the amount. The phrasing suggests a casual, everyday interaction.
A pedestrian notes there are several gallons of gas remaining when the gauge shows empty, highlighting a thrift-minded view on fuel. The remark reflects practical attitudes toward fuel reserves and driving habits.
A nurse note describes a child with throat swelling and lymph node enlargement, warning that the illness is easily transmitted until subsiding. It advises keeping the child at home, preferably in bed, and isolating the child from family members with separate drinking utensils.
The Ulitah Stake regular quarterly conference will be held Saturday and Sunday December 3-4. Visiting General Authority Elder John Longden will attend. Archibald Johnson says no Welfare Committee visitor. Priesthood leadership meets Saturday evening at 6 30 with a 8 p.m. follow up for all male members and their wives. General sessions are Sunday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Tabernacle.
On December 1 the nation observes the second annual Safe Driving Day to reduce traffic accidents. President Eisenhower's Traffic Safety Committee sponsors the effort with major national groups. The goal is zero accidents during a 24 hour period. Last year ten million crashes killed 38,000, disabled 1,250,000, and cost about 4.4 billion dollars.
Veterans face deadline to enroll in on the farm training program as classes run weekly at Ulntsh Union and Altamont high schools under Ray Udy and Charles Edwards. The program’s benefits were expanded by the last Congress, with more training options for veterans while farming. Anderson predicted House approval for a four dam Upper Colorado River plan costing 700 million dollars, excluding Echo Park Dam due to conservation objections.
A clipped jest about editor censorship circulates, provoking talk on humor limits. One reader argues it may amuse, while others doubt the joke’s fit for publication. The exchange highlights newsroom sensitivities and tenure in balancing wit with standards.
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