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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1950
Page
4
A report warns that women opening bobby pins with their teeth risk chipping enamel and breaking tooth edges. The piece notes dangerous uses of pins and toothpicks for hairdos and stresses enamel damage from gnawing pins, with historical context on toothpick use.
Dr C a McCloy of the University of Town told a recent meeting of a rehabilitation group that Americans fail to meet physical standards. He argued many adults tire by week’s end and need rest, noting only a small percentage of doctors regularly have checkups. He urged routine physical exams and cited exercise as vital for quality of life and capability.
Burlington Iowa President Truman collected a 32 year old debt on his nationwide tour. Elmer Van Tine an Iowa ordnance plant employee borrowed $25 from the President after the armistice. In 1818 30 the couch make a trip to Kansas City to join the Shrine with Mr Truman. Once the President's stop at Burlington Van Tine handed a check for $90, saying half was interest. The President accepted and thanked him. Van Tine was in the President's World War I company.
In Pittsburgh, Matthew Simpson admitted stealing nine chickens from Mrs. P. J. Rae after taking a car from the same park twice in four days. He argued honesty, but was sentenced to two to four years in the workhouse.
In Vernal on Sept. 11 Fourth District Judge Joseph E. Nelson presided. Earl Hamseyer faced forgery charges for signing a Della Utah check and presenting it to Hotel Vernal. case bound over for Sept. 29. Knudsen Building and Supply Co. won $121 plus interest and $1320 costs against N. Liscomb Building and Supply. other cases bound over for Sept. 21. Earl V. Simonsen granted leave to add new parties and file cross-claim against W. Adrian Wright for $867 plus $200 attorney fees. Rulon Timothy won $431.50 against L. A. Time. Marion H. McNeil granted divorce from Burton McNeil. Divorce action between Ruth M. Dixon and William D. Dixon postponed to Sept. 29.
Utah hunters anticipate two months of rifle seasons with pronghorn and elk permits in Daggett County. The deer chase closed for the season on Thursday after six days of activity by 35 permit holders. Upcoming hunts include sage grouse in September and October, and a split duck season starting mid October. General deer season starts October 28 with pheasant opening likely November 11 to avoid deer conflicts.
Prominent Salt Lake financiers C A Quigley Albert McCormick and James Foley toured the region with W K Johnson evaluating oil prospects in Rangely and considering forming a new company to start drilling next week. Grand Valley bank officials were in Uintah basin arranging a branch in Roosevelt. Don Fisher joined the navy and other local news covered farmers, a threshing machine purchase, bean harvest projections, a county fair drive, and family gatherings.
A historic note traces ice cream to ancient Rome with emperor Nero reportedly ordering snow from mountains brought by swift slaves. Cooks mixed it with honey fruit pulp and juices, creating a rare delicacy for the Roman monarch.
An old superstition asks if couples should burn all wedding clothes after the ceremony. The belief holds that no further prosperity will come until garments are worn out, a tradition tied to folk magic and cultural ritual.
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