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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1963

Page

10

Uintah High to Present Pride and Prejudice

Rae Ashton and family travel to Salt Lake for Ralph Ashton’s induction at Fort Douglas on April 15. Uintah High School speech department, directed by Mrs. Stella Harris Oaky with Louise Young as student director, will perform Pride and Prejudice Friday April 23 at 5 pm. Ruth Woods notes typhoid immunization begins Monday with charges of twenty five cents for three doses and fifteen cents for booster. Central School hosts fifteen rare paintings from the Alice Merrill Horne collection Wednesday morning.

Rae Ashton Ralph Salt Lake Ft. Douglas Central School Alice Merrill Horne Collec

30 Years Ago Apug Tuss 4 Litter Sets Record in Poland China Sow

A Vernal area farmer, Jay Merkley, reports a Poland China sow with 19 piglets born April 2, claiming it may be a county and state record. Elementary students unveiled a display as the community notes progress. County commissioners approve leasing Merkley Pasture as a county recreation park in Dry Fork. Uintah County Chapter of the American Red Cross reports $2604.59 raised for March war fund drive, surpassing the local quota. Lions Club hosts Easter Egg Hunt at the Court House lawn on April 15. Indian Bear Dance runs from Saturday to Monday, April 10. Uintah County shearing operations begin at Watson plant on Monday. Local births noted: Mr. and Mrs. Bennion welcome a baby boy, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Ashby welcome a baby boy, and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Siddaway announce a baby girl born April 2.

Poland Jay Merkley Vernal Merkley Ion iCourt House Lions Club of Vernal Uintah County Watson Lee Bennion Curtis Ashby

Overholt’s saloon burglarized in Little Chicago area

Sixty years ago the Little Chicago saloon front is being repainted while asphalt pavements aid cyclists in muddy weather. Mrs Freda Jasperson returns to Heber after her brother falls ill. The local school closes until fall. Overholt’s saloon was burgled Tuesday night a glass door broken and a tin box with private papers stolen. Bear dance continues at Whiterocks. Mrs Rose Hardy to teach music during vacation. President R Bennion travels to Salt Lake for conference and bank plans in Veynal.

Chicago Freda Jasperson Heber Overholt Art Rich Whiterocks Rose Hardy R. Bennion Salt Lake Veynal

Uintah County Court hears varied criminal and civil matters

Fourth Judicial District Court in Uintah County heard criminal cases including State of Utah vs. Ray Martin for second degree burglary at Dinosaur National Monument, vs. Mark Earl Neal for second degree burglary, with probation conditions and jail time. Adultery cases against Ronald Lankford and Jov Gurule resulted in prison sentences suspended on probation. Civil matters included divorce for Hubert Northcutt with child custody and payments, multiple trial dates for civil actions, default judgments in two Western Adjustment Bureau cases, and probate guardianship and estate actions for several deceased persons.

Fourth Judicial District Court Uintah County Maurice Marding State of CMVIL Hubert E. Northcutt Dorris D. Northcutt Jay Gardiner Cody Gardiner City of Vernal Woodey B. Searle Aerial Applicators, Inc Annie Morrison Sterling Cook Dora Mac Snow Ronald W. Snow Gary A. Carter Irwin Bart Winn Ivan Merrell Western Adjustment Bureau Milo Hall Tyan, Merrell Ferrell Slaugh Shirley D. Cook Ifenry Warren Davis Leo Karren Roberta Karren Eva Ashton Stewart L. Ashton H. Walter Woolley William Wallace Siddoway Doughis J. Carrell

Alterra Junior High Students Enter BYU Invitational Track Meet

Alterra Junior High will send a group to Brigham Young University Invitational Track Meet on April 26 and 27 in Provo. The student council plans a Provo area trip April 26 visiting American Fork Training School BYU and Geneva Steel. Principal Esmond Wilson says there will be no Back-to-School day this spring and urges parents to contact the school with concerns.

Alterra Brigham Young University Provo American Fork Training School Geneva Steel Company Esmond Wilson

Final accounting and estate sales granted for deceased

The thirteenth and final account and petition for discharge of guardian was granted for Estate of Stephen Abbot. Two petitions for confirmation of sale of real property were granted for Estate of Leslie Anderson. Petition for settlement of first and final accounting, confirmation of sale of personal property, and authority to distribute granted. Estate of Thomas and Drucilla Hackford granted order confirming sale of real property as prayed for.

Stephen Abbot Leslie Anderson Thomas and Drucilla Hackford

Vernal Gun Club Announces New Season Schedule

Vernal Hed and Gun Cram members anticipate a busy year as the Board releases a season program. Regular meetings occur on the 4th Friday at 7 20 p m at the Lodge with activities including Fishing and Planting May 24 and a steak fry social July 26.

Board of Directors Max North Herb Parson Winchester Uintah High School Utah Wildlife Federation Salt Lake City Uintah Basin Stelnaker Flaming Gorge

Burglary Suspect Mentioned in Wife and Lawyer Exchange

A lawyer questions a woman about signs of a burglary in her home but she dismisses the suspicion, saying she thought her husband was cleaning a shirt after drawers were pulled and contents scattered. The exchange reflects a misunderstanding of the crime scene.

State Readies Wishing License

Utahs fish and game licenses for 1963 will be available at license agents in early April. The license year runs April 16 to April 16 next year, with 1963 licenses needed by April 16. Resident licenses for 1963 are goldenred, nonresident green. six months of residency required. fees stay at forty dollars. Over 500 agents will issue licenses a week before April 16. outdated licenses will not be accepted.

Utah Department of Fish and Game

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