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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1949

Page

15

Forest Service Declares War on Insects in Ashley

A six man crew under Ashley forester Ernest Hirwh trained in insect control led by L W Orr Sr aimed to curb pests killing timber in Ashley national forest. They will seek funding after assessing infestation using burning spraying or chemicals as needed. Renowned for timber supply, the forest saw 31 million board feet of loss to insects over 11 years, far exceeding fire losses.

Ashley National Forest Ernest C. Hirwh Ashley Forester L. W. Orr Sr Ogden Hele-tn the Rock Ona AL Harrison Ashley Trmed Aahley National Forest

Newlywed Thornes Home After City Visit

Mrs Lawrence Thorne and Venla Jean Ericksey guests greet at Baldwin Park home. Danna Smith received medical treatment during Salt Lake City visit by Mrs Alma Prace and family. Thornes held Sept. 2, at home with 150 attendees.

Daniel Smith Danna Salt Lake City C. H. Thorne Baldwin Park Cal Lawrence Thorne Venla Jean Ericksey Lawrence Thornes

Local Social Roundup and War Casualty Note

Randlett and surrounding residents share weekend visits and social events. The piece notes a Spanish American War casualty total of 500 killed in battle and 2000 died of disease.

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Blood Typing Clinics Boost Uintah Basin Donor Pool

Members of the Uintah Basin Medical Association pushed a public blood typing program after bleeding supplies thinned. Public health nurses and doctors ran nine clinics with 510 persons screened, funded by the Uintah Health committee and Utah Department of Health laboratories. The walking blood bank idea, proposed by Dr. G Albin Matson, has grown through cooperation with EDS Hospital in Salt Lake City.

Hal Uintah Basin Medical Assa Establishei Smalg Uintah Health Spop Hou Division of Laboratories Utah State Department of Health Utatah Health Committee G Albin Matson University of Utah School of Medicine EDS Hospital Salt Lake City

Victor Karten Markets Sheep at Denver Stockyards

Victor Karten and Carbon County Sheep Co. sold several feeder lambs at 23.90 dollars per hundredweight at the Denver Union stockyards. The week saw a steady market for choice feeder lambs despite buyers showing resistance.

Victor Karren Carbon County Sheep Co Denver Union Market Bulletin of Producers Livestock Marketing Usn

Education meetings to unite Utah and Colorado on Echo Park project

A series of educational meetings begins Oct 3 in Craig to align state officials and residents on the Echo Park dam and Central Utah projects. Officials claim the venture could cost about 2.06 billion dollars, with the dam alone valued at 150 million.

Uintah High Names Class Leaders

Edward Davis was elected senior class president at Uintah High. Other officers include Dustald Hacking junior president Max Timothy, Doug Brady and more. Also noted is a Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce water problems meeting set for Sept 22 in Salt Lake City with two Vernal representatives to attend.

Los Angeles Cal DeVere Dennis Downey Derald Ericksen Alveritta Kloeppel Stenry Kloeppel Uintah County Hospital Ashley Ward Mixa Barbara Preece Warren Richardson Gwen Goodrich Merlene Davis Weene Collett Warren Jones Tony Boris Man MccCurey Cody Wye Ronald Preece Ronald Batty Donald Batty Nor Maslem Leland Pre Salt Lake City Rey Chivers Wateat Col Chivers George Dale Richmond Mroo Thomas E. Kidd Barbara Preece Provo Brigham Young University Ashley Ward Mia Edith Winn Ray Pace Harlan Morrison Erma Collett Adora Preece Frenna Anderson LuRae Collett Norma Haslem Smith Kenneth Harris Altamont Frank McMullin Albert Harris Richard O'Niel Brigham Reed Taylor Vernal Ralph Taylor Late Pickup Dan Ivan Shaffer Randlett Mia MIA Stake Union Roosevelt Glen Alfred Ballard Allred Mary Helen Harris Ford Frank Jarman Ervin Young Logan Utah State Agriculture College Bishopric and Relief Society Roosevelt Chapel Grant Jarman Jr. College Price Edward Davis Harold EB. Davis Atv Uintah High School Dustald Hacking Don Hacking Max ‘Timothy Tom Timothy Douglas Hrady Lowell Brady Agenlows Carole Murray Donna Winward Estella Jenkins Don Millecam Dawna Hall Max Haws Merrie Murray Marie Morkley Kent Taylor Dale Fullmer Glen Chew Bonnie Chivers Carrie (Nlder Joe Murray Dorothy Dudley Noel Weeks Sharon Searle Joella Merkley Ralph Tatereadt Clark Barse Tom Wardell Laureene Christensen Joan Hatch Thera Merkley Echo Park Salt Lake

Echo Park plans huge shale investment and open house tour

Echo Park announces investment of more than 50 billion dollars to reach maximum shale oil production. Officials predict the industry will secure a centuries long air supply for the United States. A pilot plant held an open house drawing thousands of visitors as shale testing moves forward. Potential Utah expansion noted with rich surface shale promising lower mining costs. Four Utah men met with Secretary Kiug in Grand Junction to discuss the Upper Colorado River Commission budget and bylaws for 20 000 dollars annually.

Vernor Uintah Basin Craig Ward Echo Park Dam Uintah Tal United States Utah Mining Commission Wennesday Kiug Grand Junction Calo Upper Colorado River Commission Upper Catorado River

Juvenile Judge Meets With School Officials

Judge Alder held a conference with Utah school officials on the open ing of school. He explained that under 18 students who have not graduated must attend unless a medical or physical disability justifies exemptions. Officials reported most eligible pupils are now in attendance with little difficulty anticipated.

Utah F M. Alder Fourth District Court Alder

Dam project faces regional opposition urges unity

Compact passed earlier in the year by Congress and state legislatures drew concern from Mayor Stringham and Mr. Ward. They called on residents to act as a unit to overcome obstacles blocking the dam construction, saying active cooperation is needed for project approval.

Stringham Ward Secretary of the Interior Mr. Ward

Hospital News Reports Two-Week Medical Cases List

Miss Rayola Hodgkinson reports two weeks of medical cases at Uiniah County Hospital. Names include Bert Maxfield, Maxine Farnsworth, Harlen Wilkins, Beverly Mitchell, Richard Michi, Mrs. Charles Kenney, Alice Bodlly, Hugh Caldwell, Rosie Pehonech, Alvaretta Kloeppe, Mrs. Floy Calder, Suzanne Freestone, Charlene Rasmussen, Betty Leuzinger, Raymond Percy, and Rangely residents Betty Pete and Ronnie Phatis. Surgical cases include Dr Theron Remey of Los Angeles and Allan Hazel bush.

Rayola Hodgkinson Uiniah County Hospital Bert Maxfield Maxine ‘Farnsworth Gusher Harlen Wilkins Jensen Beverly Mitchell Apaleo Richard Michi Charles Kenney Alice Bodlly Hugh Caldwell Rosie Pehonech Alvaretta Kloeppe Floy Calder Suzanne Freestone Charlene Rasmussen Rangely Betty Leuzinger Raymond Percey Betty Pete Ronnie Phatis Sandra Alexander Pearl B. Holman Kathleene Robinson

New County Hospital Births This Month

Congratulations to families welcoming newborns at the newly opened county hospital. Names include Mr and Mrs Lewis Watch Jr with a baby on September 8, Mr and Mrs Charles Allred with a boy on September 11, Mr and Mrs Ira Robertson with a boy on September 16, Mr and Mrs C A Eaton with a girl on September 17, Mr and Mrs Gail Pitchford with a girl on September 17, Mr and Mrs Gail Alley with a boy on September 19.

Ira Robertson C. A Eaton Gail Pitchford Gail Alley

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Forest Service Johnny Rham and Sons Colo H. E. Seeley D. C. Eccles Madsen N. J Eccles Shirley Sowards Keith Gibson Philadelphia Alma Prace Standard of California T¢Sander Roosevelt Blood Bank Victor Karten Colorado Price, Nephi Cralg Great Echo Park Central Utah Uintah High Ken Felteh Brent Roberts Adoree Preece Gary Match Athletic Janet Robbins Hospital News Theron Remey Allan Hazelbush United County Hospital Mrs. Loawis Charles Allred WE Peoples Market
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