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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1945

Page

7

Military furloughs and honors reach across theaters

Reports from the home front note Darrell Merrell arriving on furlough after 13 months on Ascension Island and awaiting return to Camp Bowie Texas. SSgt Raymond Duvall returning from 20 months in the South Pacific with a Bronze Star awarded to Pfc Asa R Johnston for heroism on Iwo Jima. Also listed are Pfc Lamart Norton awaiting discharge at Ft Douglas and Sgt Hodgkinson and brothers serving in Europe and the Pacific.

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Bundy Reports on Geneva Disposal Issue in Utah

Ora Bundy commissioner of the Utah State Department of Publicity and Industrial Development says a report on Utahs steel plant disposal may come soon from the surplus property board after a Washington trip. He noted a subcommittee will forward the report before Congress has 30 days to act and he testified on reclamation irrigation and related projects during his eastern visit.

Genevas Ora Bundy Utah

Fragments Report Local Notices and Names From Town Page

OCR fragments reveal street names shops and individuals in a 1045-era notice. Mentions include Be at Nas Hillman and Balt Lalee Patan with references to a pickup, beeke, and Crae Springs amid scattered lines and partial phrases.

Baince Nelson

Fort Lewis Announces Deer and Elk Season Enforcement

Notices from Fort Lewis warn hunters to comply with game laws during the deer and elk season. Emphasis on proper identification and reporting through the attached post card. Authorities urge cooperation to prevent illegal meat transport and ensure hunter safety.

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Oil From Shale To Flow Into Tanks By Spring

J D Sanford senior chemical engineer promised storage tanks would fill with shale oil by late spring at the federal experimental plant near Rifle. He spoke at a Grand Junction dinner honoring Senator O Mahoney and Senators Johnson and Rockwell, with officials and Colorado oil shale representatives in attendance.

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Two Decades Later Births and Marriages Noted in Reynolds News

Twenty years ago October 16, listings show a baby boy born to Mr and Mrs F Remington on October 11. Misa Lulu Weeks, daughter of Archit cet, formerly of Vernal and now in Los Angeles, wed Aaron TEL.ie September 30. The couple resides in Calls Raymond Siddoway ton. Mr and Mrs Wm Sidsoway report he has served two years as missionary for the L S church in the eastern states and returned home last Thursday.

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Correspondents Report Onanzas and Local Travelers

The item notes Rangely J. Purdy and John Wix selling property on White River near Onanza. Mr and Mrs Ralph Johnson and Mrs Melva Knapp and her daughter Mrs Johnson are connected to the area. The Meeker and Vernal visits are mentioned along with medical care for Mr. The maintenance crew were smoothing highway 64.

John Wix Hia White River Onanza Ralph Johnson Melva Knapp Johnson Meeker Louis Goeder Louis Kennedy

Town growth and building projects noted in early records

The report lists several town developments including a new high school building with future expansion plans, a donated ground for a town stadium, and plans for an airport north of town. It mentions residents and merchants active in construction and civic projects, along with a funeral attendance and various house builds in the central business district.

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