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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1941
Page
1
Review of Lewis Warrick and others details investigations into oil yielding materials on public lands in Utah Wyoming Colorado and other states. It notes studies of crude oil and refined products, with findings on economics and sources of fuel, including shale and cannel coal. Continued on page four.
The record notes a proposed pivettunds plan with costs to be borne by other organizations as part of a larger legal dispute. Representatives Cheney and Lind argue for their groups while Campbells and Dinvah Basin Bales affiliates push a separate stance. The proceedings name multiple attorneys and committee members including Noel and Weaver as participants.
Work starts on the Ashley Creek bridge on the Vernal Manta Highway to replace three old wooden spans. Mark Whitney of Springville won the bid for about 21 thousand dollars with engineering, using I beam supports and two read filly connections to span Ashley Creek. Construction aims for full completion with local labor and heavy machinery, with trucks and crews arriving from Jensen and Vernal as the project proceeds. A separate note reports Luther Stewart Amercian veteran hospitalized, with Mrs Oakley visiting in Vernal.
A Uinta PTA meeting at Uinta High School invites patrons to share views on how the US is conducted in an open forum. Mr Jones urges complaints be written to him or Principal Landell, with plans to air more pet peeves at a December meeting.
Faera conferences of ot Vin presided over by Presi dent HB Calder and bo bel Bat urday and Sunday November 1 and 2 Baturday 730 pm aG the Verna First Word chapels mbey ing will be held for all priesttood workers Sunday morning ab 850 Bi bishops welfare workers and committeemen are urged to be in attendangs at 8 meeting held of the Seminary building Generalsassons are Inconvene able am and 200 pm Bir day Throughout the cessioms ine Metchivede priesthood will be en shestzed
Well over 300 deer have been retired by hunters in Utah county with checks showing continued activity at stations. Deputy Henry Bisuvh noted rapid hunter flow with many groups passing through as weather worsened. By Tuesday night 60 deer were reported on Blue Mounts and 65 near Kaley Hollow. Mr Blaugh said deer were more plentiful and in better condition than in recent seasons though foul weather slowed returns. Some hunters faced stalled rigs and hazardous pits at Steinaker drive while no serious accidents were yet reported. Continued updates on page five.
Thadlos Hight and others report progress on a major plan to develop Green Lakes into a resort with a hotel lodge, cabins, and tourist facilities. Local leaders emphasize tax benefits, job creation, and increased regional tourism, with supporters from Green Lakes Inc and allied groups detailing construction and promotion efforts.
Uintah High School seeks an exhibit hall to display oil paintings by Utah artist Gordon Cope, currently shown in the band room. The project aims to create a proper venue for the works, with WPA involvement and a material cost of 61 dollars and 70 cents, to be evaluated as time passes.
Dongieg Chew of Jomsen led a hunting party of nine on Blue Mountain and killed a massive ax-pointed buck estimated at 350 pounds. The group includes My. Chem, Marshal Lafe Wiebardeon, Lee Berryon, Ads Johnston, H Wall, Roward B Woolley, Robery Johnston, Harley Wilkins, and Ralph Chew. The deer fell on a steep slope 150 yards above the landing point, with the animal checked in at the Blue Mountain station.
In a Vernal area incident hunter Derr Reynolds tracked a bear and deer during a late morning hunt. He shot and felled a brown bear about ten feet away after the animal followed his tracks. The bear, weighing over sixty pounds, fell as Reynolds displayed his double kill to onlookers. The pelt will be tanned for a final craft.
Fragmentary note describes placer mining activity along the Orere River near the Ouray district with references to exploration effort and potential sites.
A 1941 feature urges six county youths to seize new Ver oe Express Scholarships for business college, beauty school, or tuition. It frames opportunity amid unemployment fears and quotes a brave line about making circumstances. The piece pushes readers to visit the campaign department for aid.
Fragmentary OCR text suggests a local public notice urging subscribers to join a campaign about a matron and oak reference, describing residency status and value as part of a local benefit or loyalty scheme. The incomplete lines limit precise details.
A misspelled notice advertises a dubious program promising wages for reporting subscription business activity to an office and awarding votes to fund college or beauty school tuition. It promises enrollment in a “highly profitable” scheme with payments and voting power during the next weeks, urging self improvement.
The LDS Business College presents itself as a premier institute tracing roots to the western states with a campus in Salt Lake City. It touts lower tuition, practical business training, and strong job prospects through actual business requirements and institutions.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions individuals and roles such as Will Hooking and Lynn A tase, with references to principals RigM Ad Eagar and a district department, amid unclear discussion on seating or meetings. The garbled segment lacks coherent events or dates to establish a clear news item.
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