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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1948
Page
5
The piece argues modern life drives many to fish as relaxation, stressing the rising angling crowd and the strain on fish resources. Dr H W Eschmeyer urges education on fish conservation with two goals: sustain trips and fair resource distribution, noting population growth intensifies fishing pressure and urging anglers to practice catch and release to preserve future stocks.
Uintah County reports 28 measles cases this week ending Oct 8, part of 130 total nationwide for the period. Other counties including Carbon Duchesne Garfield Millard and Summit plus Salt Lake City share the week’s cases. Poliomyelitis rises to 75 for the year, with Salt Lake City and Weber counties accounting for most of the total.
The text outlines several approaches to improve fishing outcomes. Regulations alone are insufficient. stocking, environmental protection, erosion control, pollution measures, and shelter improvements are needed. It also suggests expanding fishing water through ponds, public waters, and multipurpose impoundments. The first and last options are deemed most significant for better angling.
Ramones Harrison of Lepoint Utah led the 4 H Foods club at Lapoint by continuing last year’s work with Kathryn Walker. Girls rode four miles weekly to church meetings cooked on an electric range, and enjoyed a three day club camp. Ramona coached Joleen Swain and Joan Walker to county honors in the Dairy Foods Demonstration Contest and earned gold medals on achievement day.
Thelma Wright of Vernal mentors the Surles Scissors Clothing club who earned blue ribbons at the County 4 H Fair and won representation to the State Fair. Myra Woolley won a Salt Lake trip in the Style Revue as Wright’s group shone at Wolf Creek camp and beyond.
Ron M Helmer of Manufacturers Life Insurance Co Calgary tests the value of a smile by forcing a wooden grin at coworkers and in the lobby. The simple gesture lightens his heart improves reactions, and he learns to truly smile. He urges others to smile when troubles beset them and to use a forced smile if needed.
Mr and Mrs Dean Angus wed. Guests included Mr and Mrs James Long and daughter of Vernal, Annie Davis of Gusher, Mr and Mrs David Jenkins, Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hartle who went to Salt Lake for care, and Mrs Lillie Bigelow with Elroy Wilkins to LDS Hospital.
Mrs Selma Jensen and several relatives from Washington Vernal and Bountiful visited Mrs Roxa Taylor last week. Raymond Bigelow and son Piliford drove to Salt Lake City for Sunday dinner hosted by Frank Jenning's family. Young people from Lapoint attend BYU Provo and USAC Logan, with others visiting Salt Lake City for a teachers institute.
A Navy Day cadet cancellation die for all navy ships and stations has been approved. The Navy Day October 27 1948 imprinted design shows an aircraft carrier at sea with Navy Day above and date below. The San Francisco post office will apply the cancellation to mail received in October and collectors may hold envelopes for Oct 27 by authorizing the postmaster.
Mrs Rulon Rasmussen and Mr and Mrs John Haslem of Ben net visited Mr and Mrs Orvil Swain and Gilbert Anderson during the week. Mrs Ella Bills of Brigham Beenven and Mr and Mrs Junius Goodrich and family of Midvale also stopped by. Jay Fillerup of Jensen moved into the Rasmussen house. Dean Angus and Mrs Alice Angus visited Edward Talisfero of Green River Wyoming over the weekend.
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