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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1954
Page
2
George Davis urges Uintah County residents to back a savings bonds drive amid a call to bolster national economic strength. He stresses individual peace of mind and collective impact as bond purchases are promoted by local cattlemen.
Ken Stringham urges broad ownership of the national debt among citizens. He says buying savings bonds stimulates thrift, helps individuals build capital reserves, and strengthens the economy as he compliments the United Cattlemen's Association for promoting bond sales and hopes others will support the effort.
Uintah Cattle Association launches a U S Savings Bond Selling Contest in Uintah County with a quota of 20000 dollars. Winners receive a Sears rifle, a Stetson hat, a Salt Lake gift, and savings bonds. Judges include Alden Barton and Clem S Schramm, contest closes before December.
Mrs Alma Preece attends Uintah Stake Temple outing with Bishop Gardiner and others. Bellef Society bazaar and dance themed Pioneer Thanks, turkey dinner served. Mrs Mary Underwood returns from Oxn Wen visit to Lee Sowards. Horace Caldwell resumes from Big Springs Texas after two weeks with family. Mrs Cora McAndrews heads to Vernal then Bozeman Montana for winter. 80 percent more school graduates since 1940. Uintah Cattle and Horse Growers contest chaired by Joe Hasler with Leo Sowards and Don Hill. Farmers buy savings bonds for future range needs, says Nick Meagher Jr.
More than 103 per pound paid for a 400 pound Hereford at the Ogden stock show last week. Sponsored by the Utah Cattle and Nora Growers Association led by J Wells Robins, the sale totals will exceed 42000 according to David Peterson, Ogden chair of the promotion. The event kicks off a statewide saving bonds drive with a goal of millions in bonds to be met by year end. The drive, supported by the Cawbelle organization under Mrs M If Williams of Provo, offers prizes donated by Utah business leaders to counties surpassing their quotas based on cattle population.
Uintah High School held an Armistice Day program on November 11 directed by Stewart Ashton of the American Legion and Hilda Morgan of the Auxiliary. Mayor Ralph Siddaway and Principal Glen Ovard attended along with Vernon citizens and business leaders. Eve Ashton, past national Legion Auxiliary president, delivered the main address after colors were advanced and the invocation by Clyde St. Johnson Muica. The high school band performed songs and the ceremony featured notable local officials.
Temperatures for the past week have been published courtesy of Frontier Air- Ines. Readings show daily highs and lows, illustrating a mild to warm trend with variance across days.
Officials report robust promotion of savings bonds with strong statewide cooperation. The organization pledges full support to market "the best seer" and accelerate bond sales amid ongoing campaigns and promotions like the Ogden sale.
The article argues federal lending funded major western dam and reclamation projects from Hoover to Grand Coulee and Shasta to Friant Kern, noting repayment with interest and broad economic gains. It cites increased land value, higher taxes, and long term benefits, while acknowledging some opposition. This is the first in a series on the Upper Colorado River Project.
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