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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1939
Page
8
State Auxiliary Committee releases notes from trash fire incident in Jensen involving Vernal residents. Firefighters reported a blaze near a yard caused minor burns to a resident and prompted a home inspection by local committees.
Work begins on the RE A extension in western Uintah and Duchesne counties. Homer Johnson of Portland won the contract to erect 205 lines at 150 40505 dollars with a 100 day deadline. Electricians are at work as first section completed last month powering Emmis Altonah and Bluebell. Local residents expect lights by Christmas and bills are promptly arriving.
Rasmusser Verial, a Uintah graduate with strong economic need and agricultural interest, received a $100 scholarship to Utah State Agricultural College. Laura Roebuck and Company funded the award, with Dr ROH Walker chairing the committee and Tyan Caldwell of Salt Lake City visiting in Vernal for the selection.
Washington lawmakers from drought stricken states send telegrams to western railroads urging immediate cuts in freight rates on concentrates and forage for livestock. Nebraska and South Dakota representatives join farm leaders pressing rail lines to ease costs to prevent widespread bankruptcies and feed shortages.
In Lintah County the deer hunt drew major success with 125 licenses issued and large prizes reported. Ralph Alexder, Garn Swall, and Judge Skinner headed notable catches. several hunters, including Joseph Carpella and Grant Campvet, enjoyed sizable deer. The event set a record value near $5,000 with notable elk and pheasant prospects discussed by HY Millecam.
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