07 Apr 1948
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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1948
Page
1
The readable fragments reference Lake Fork Mountain and Lake Fork area measurements. Mentions include a plus or minus inches result and a 10.3 inch figure with 13.6 inch value, tied to a Lakers district note, plus a historic year average around 27 inches.
Federal aid for construction of Union High School near Roosevelt adjacent to the United Duchesne County line is authorized by a bill introduced in the Senate by Senator Watkins. The measure proposes a $250,000 appropriation for the school, with the House of Representatives to consider the action after transmission of the bill.
Ben E Reese 72 retired Vernal resident died in Salt Lake City Hospital after a California trip to visit his son. Services at Swann Funeral Home Thursday under Bishop Philip Watl. Survived by sons Jack R Reese and William A Reese, three daughters Verna Reese Sal Lake City Huby Reese millecum Vernal, siblings Archie Reese Florance Thacker Vernetta Chase, and numerous grandchildren and a great grandchild. Burial in Verna Memorial Cemetery after funeral services.
A large crowd attended a meeting about credit bureaus led by Reed of the Credit Bureau of Vernal. He explained bureaus reduce merchant losses and promote prompt payment, noting towns without bureaus lose more on credit. Jack Turner, manager of the Credit Bureau of Ispeciales, reported 53 members enrolled with more applying daily. Members will obtain full borrower records to assess credit and determine grant amounts, with nonmembers invited to join the bureau.
In Rangely the Progressives won a sweeping victory over the Citizens Party in a tense election that ousted incumbent Mayor Fred Nichola. Three council seats went to Progressives, with Independents and Citizens winning other posts amid debates on a city manager form of government and allegations of misused funds.
Rulon White, Ogden pipe contractor and former Speaker of the Utah House of Representatives, and gubernatorial candidate, visited Vernal on Tuesday. WWI veteran born in Box Elder County, he has long operated a pine concern in Oxnard and runs a large farm in Box Elder County while having served three terms in the Utah Legislature, including two as Speaker.
Rangely hosts a local event where Mra Bhistey achieves a notable four rangely a bev victory, signaling a standout performance amid a tight field. The result reflects skill and competitive energy in the community contest.
A student theatre project at Uintah High plans an audience interactive play titled January 160 by Ayn Rand. The production, directed by Oak and two students Betty Slaugh and Joan Caldwell, features twelve audience members serving as jury. Free tickets will be offered to accepted jurors. Leads include Glenn Heth district attorney and Nancy Meete as defendant. witnesses include Mona Massey and others. The show explores capital punishment themes with a verdict tabulated from New York data.
Funeral services for Grant Freestone will be held Saturday with rites at Vernal and a burial in Vernal Cemetery. Survived by brothers and sisters including Zora Milburn William Floyd Freestone and Clara Hall with services announced by Clarence E Hetts Republican precinct official.
Republicans plan a precinct caucus Monday evening at the Ray Manhatton home in Artesia Precinct No 10. Five delegates and five alternates to represent Artesia at the Republican County convention will be chosen at the meeting.
A public session in Logan gathered Utah State Agricultural College staff and officials to discuss irrigation water use. Speakers covered irrigation timing, water delivery, run length and penetration, plus weed control along ditch banks. Audience questions and discussions followed the formal program.
Funeral services are listed for Renee 74 with a service at the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The program includes a tom of vocal duets and a quartet, with names such as Mrs. Jorgensen and Chellus M Caldwell. Bearers include Blaina Leo and John Stagg, with a note that the continuation appears on another page.
Funeral services for Robert Johnston will be held Friday at 1 p.m. at the First Vicar Church in Vernal. Johnston, born May 1088, died Monday in Uintah County. Survived by widow Vera, father Robert Johnston Sr, sister Violet Carpenter, and brother Victor, with services at Maeser Cemetery.
The KiwaniAnns hosted a lively April Fool event at Gateways. Guests included Mrs. Couture and J. D. Jones aiding in committee work, with dinner, skit performances, and music featuring lemon tag.
Fragmented obituary notices describe the funeral for Mark Emifritz held Tuesday at a chapel in Vernal. The service featured musical numbers by the Davis Wart quartet and vocal duets. Surviving relatives include parents and three siblings. classmates from local schools attended, with note of the child's birth in Vernal on August 7, 1934 and residence with his family.
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