Whiterocks Girl Killed in Farm Accident
Jean Wilkerson eleven daughter of Arban Wilkerson of Whiterocks died last Thursday after being dragged by a horse she was leading to water near her home. She tied the lead rope about her waist and could not disengage when the horse bolted after dogs frightened it. Neighbors heard her screams but could not stop the animal before it dragged her around the corral and against farm buildings. She was taken to Roosevelt hospital and pronounced dead on arrival. Survivors include her mother Mrs Henry Wyman, Salt Lake City. father Arban Wilkerson. step‑mother. sister Virginia. two brothers Don Wilkerson of Whiterocks.
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Jean Wilkerson
Arban Wilkerson
Whiterocks
Korea
Jean
Roosevelt Hospital
Allen
Neil
Henry Wyman
Salt Lake City
Virginia
Don Wilkerson
Freshwater fishing contests face criticism and calls for reform
An outdoor writer criticizes growing freshwater fishing contests for commercialization and lawbreaking risks. He cites a state event with tagged fish, $500 prizes, and a $5,000 grand prize that spurred tourism yet endangered spawning beds and illegal activity. He urges restrictions on species, entry limits, and area controls to preserve the sport’s integrity.
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Don Merriman
Diamond Cache in Japan May Finance War Reparations
American occupation forces uncovered a vast hoard of diamonds in Japan, possibly the era’s largest collection. The gems, valued at 20 to 25 million dollars, were seized by the Japanese government to fund war efforts and obtain foreign exchange for munitions. Experts note the stash includes gems from many private owners, and count and classification by Smithsonian figures took months in vaults and scattered hides. Officials expect the diamonds to become reparations to Allied nations.
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Washington
Japan
Edward Henderson
Smithsonian Dnatituti
Bank of Japan
Tokyo
Jaianene
U.S. Army
Henderson
Willam H. Foshag
Smithsonian
G.ls
Dr. Foshag
Gla
Kobboor
Pailagium Alloying for Jewelry Use
Pailagium, like other precious metals, is too soft in pure form for jewelry. To achieve the required hardness and durability, it must be alloyed with platinum group metals.
Vernal Musicians Spur BYU Bands And Chorus
Three Vernal students join Brigham Young University music groups. Leland Carroll plays in the varsity band while Don Calder and Lella Ruth Preece are members of the concert chorus. The band tours Utah cities and the chorus has performed notable programs including ones during L D S General Conference sessions in Salt Lake City.
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Vernal
Brigham Young University
Leland Carroll
Don Calder
Lella Ruth Preece
Utah
Salt Lake City
Batter Battered Butter in Postwar Berlin Opera Feud
A Berlin Municipal Opera tenor refused a guest appearance after the manager would not guarantee a pound of butter as one of the remuneration terms, reflecting postwar shortages and bargaining norms in cultural circles.
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Germany
Berlin
Municipal Opera
Mine workers to receive four weeks of classes with films
Bonanza Elva A. Clayton reports Tea Rae CW Worcester of the Bureau of Mines Salt Lake City arrived Sunday to lead Monday and Tuesday instruction in the Recreation hall for gilsonite mine employees. William Rymal returned Thursday after a Lewville Colorado visit. A piano was installed in the Recreation hall Monday. The Tridge club met April 1 at Mrs. William Haven's Independence home. prizes went to Mrs. Bus Richardson and Mrs. Lloyd.
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CW Worcester
Bureau of Mines
Salt Lake City
William Rymal
Lewville
Colorado
Tridge Club
Nmne
William Haven
Independence
Bus Richardson
Lloyd
Easter weekend social notes from Devine and area
Devine residents and friends enjoyed Easter activities across Salt Lake City Vernal Artesia and home gatherings. Families including the Bonards Barrys and Clintons joined egg hunts and visits while Leslie Bonard underwent a tonsilectomy and returned home. Larry Gurr led egg trading and won a prize for most eggs collected.
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Erry
Artesia
Pete Viettilsa
Ann Phillips
Homer Phillips
Lanny
Roger Clayton
Larry Gurr
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Clark Larson
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Suppley
Tuesdey
Ali Sheridan
Kent Smith
Bruce Bennett
Nora Prentiss
Monte Hale
Ardian Booth
Awl al Pearce
Waw Bie Ott
Red Ryder
Lannedon
Caerwon
George
Gabby'* Hayes and
Dale Evans
Oklahoma
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Charlie
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Hodar Bryan
Rowe WI
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Bonanza
Elva A. Clayton
Tea Rae
Vernal Theatre
Vernal Theatre Presents
Loretta Young and
David Niven
Eric Portman
Seul Bubie Gray
Adenni: Prom Te A
Fred MacMurray
Margaret Lockwood
Jan Hunter
Bedelia
Silver Stallion
Dillon
Carole Landis
Allyn Joslyn
Cartoon News
Ingrid Bergman and
Robert Montgomery
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B. F. Goodrich Silvertown
Searle Electric & Appli.co
B.f.goodrich
Ada
Calder
Calder’s Dairy
Vemal
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