First Presidency Sustained in Solemn Assembly at Salt Lake
David O McKay was sustained as tenth president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints by a solemn assembly at the Salt Lake Tabernacle. Stephen L Richards and J Reuben Clark Jr were named first and second counselors. Joseph Fielding Smith became president of the Twelve. No replacement yet named for the Twelve. Also notes coordinated authority of women in the First Presidency. Joe Standaird and Reynia spent three months in Mesa Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Orman McKay
Church of Jesus Christ of Latterslay Saints
Salt Lake Tabernacle
Stephen L Richards
Council of the Twelve
J. Reuben Clark Jr
Joseph Fielding Smith
Richards
McKay
Clark
George Albert Smith
Clarke
Pres. McKay
David
LDS Church
Three Injured in Night Drive-In Crash Outside Starlite
At about 9 10 p m Saturday a 1940 Buick driven by Kenneth Winward 24 struck a 1947 Ford driven by Ray Hunting 20 causing both cars to slide across 97 feet. In the Buick Teddy Ray Cloward 22 and Clifton Richens 20 were thrown through the windshield with severe facial cuts. Hunting passenger Joan Showalter 19 had facial bruises. Winward faces drunken driving charges. investigation continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Winward
Ray Hunting
Winward
Teddy Ray Cloward
Clifton Richens
Uintah County
Trunting
Joan Showalter
Jean Chivers
Lora Stewart
Loren Richens
Winwerd
Sammy Hatch
Hatch
Neola Boy Killed By Auto in Front of Home
Funeral services were held for Gordon Bastian seven in Neola after he sprinted into a car on Roosevelt road near his home. The Roosevelt driver Hert Gardner 26 survived the head injury brief. He attended Neola Elementary School and is survived by parents two brothers and three sisters. Roosevelt Cemetery burial.
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Neola
Far Garden Bastian
Neola Ward
Lazell Henrie
Jay Beau
Vine
Wesley Bastian
Hert R. Gardner
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Hospital
Gordon Bastian
Wesley
Virgie Marx Bastian
Elvin
Keith Bastian
Connie Coleen
Karen Bastian
Joseph Marx
California
Buriat
Roosevelt Cemetery
Clinic for Cancer Symptoms Slated Friday at Hospital
Uintah County residents are invited to a cancer symptom clinic at Uintah County Hospital run by the American Cancer Society. Registration runs 10 to 11:30 a.m. Those attending should contact the hospital, Cancer Society workers, public health nurses, or their doctor for details. The event aims to teach seven early warning signs of cancer to prompt medical consultation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah County
Hosaha Alley
Kle
American Cancer Socie
Cancer Society
Comtc
McCon
Trap Shoot Experts Bring Home The Bacon
Over 75 enthusiasts attended the Ham and Ha con trap shoot sponsored by Vernal Gun Club. The event near Steinsker Draw, four miles north of Vernal, drew shooters from Vernal Roosevelt and nearby. Scott Roberts won a mortar raffle. prizes included shotguns and .22 rifles.
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Vernal Gun Club
Vernal
Steinsker Draw
Thore
Oil News from Red Wash and Nearby Wells
Oil production updates detail Red Wash No 2 northeast of the discovery well in Utah with 145 barrels per day from No 1 through a quarter inch choke. Offset well No 2 to be brought in 10 to 14 days as tanks and crude move to Rangely and Salt Lake refinery. a water-line survey from Green River to Red Wash costs 93000 dollars. Also notes Gusher No 2 near Vernal, Bluebell well, swabbing progress at Duchesne well, and continued operations across the field.
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Attfornia
Sng Sree
Salt Lake
Green River
Red Wash
California
Vernal
Cse
Carter
Duchesne
Court News Law in Motion in Fourth District Court
Friday session presided by Judge William S. Dunford heard petitions for distribution and quitclaim execution in the estate of Augusta W. Augustson deceased. Guardian's account approved and bond discharge petition granted for Louise Stringham and Thad String, minors who have reached majority. First annual account approved for estate and guardianship of Glenda Paulson, minor, with allowances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Judicial District Court
Wiliam
Dunford
Augusta W. Augustson
Guardian
Louise Stringham
Thad
String
Narrowly Escaped Death In Weekend Valley Blazes
Weekend fires in Valley left several injured with two men hospitalized in good condition. Guy R. Stewart 42 acted superintendent of Uintah Oj Rollning Company Jensen suffered burns to hands and face when refinery boiler room burned completely. Lee Jenkins a truck driver was hurt stepping into a firebox and scalding water exposure during firefighting efforts. Officials estimated damages around 15000 dollars as gasoline leaks and pipe failures were suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy R. Stewart
Actin
Uintah Oj Rollning Company
Jensen
Lee Jenkins
Rae Ashton Honored at Funeral in Third Ward Chapel
Rae Ashton a 56 year old merchant and prominent Basin businessman was honored at a funeral held Wednesday at 1 pm in the Third Ward Chapel. Bishop Harold Hullinger presided with speakers H Walter Woolley Bryant H Stringham and Pres Ra Diltman of Denver. Zina Howard led flowers while pallbearers were longtime employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rae Ashton
Oso
Ball Lake
Gotan Basin
Third Ward
Harold Hullinger
Second Ward
H. Walter Woolley
Bryant H. Stringham
Pres. Ra
Diltman
Denver
Zina Howard
Cpl Reich Killed in Korea Confirmed by Telegram
Word of Cpl Clarence Ralph Reich age 23 son of Mrs Nellie Reich of Vernal was killed in Korea with no details released. The death was confirmed by a telegram from the War Department received late Wednesday evening, and the notice continues on page 8.
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Korea
Clarence Ralph Reich
Nellie Reich
Vernal
Ward
School Board Fills Vacancy and Discusses Financing
The Uintah School Board appointed Howard A. Caldwell of Maeser to fill the vacancy caused by Carl R. Richens resignation. W Russell Todd became president with Hyrum Slaugh as vice president. Discussion focused on raising employee salaries and financing methods. Suggestions included cutting transportation, supplies, and library books or expanding class sizes and double sessions for early grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm Uintah School
Carl R. Richens
Howard A. Caldwell
Maeser
W. Russell Todd
Hyrum Slaugh
Progrelan
Spencer Kimball Visiting at Stake Meet The Stake Center
Spencer W. Kimball of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints will be the visiting speaker at the stake meet. A weeknight event is set for Saturday at 6 30 p m with ward and stake welfare workers urged to attend. A priesthood leaders meeting follows at 8 p m. Regular conference will be held Sunday at 10 a m and 2 p m in the Tabernacle with Aaronic Priesthood boys providing music. Dedication of Rangely chapel is scheduled for Sunday May 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Kimball
Apoalles
Church of Jesus’ Christ of Latter Day Saints
Sal
Stake
Elie Johnson
Sina
Johnson
Tabernacle
On the Stake
Rangely Chapel
Fire Epidemic Scourges City And County
Six fires in the city limits and five more in the county over ten days of April, triggering a proposed $300 city tax and $50 outside-city charge per responsible person. No figures for 3059 yet. earlier spring rains and damp ground fueled blazes. Officials urge weed burning and cleanup as fire hazard rises amid Fire Prevention Week campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thetta Hituing
Texpa
Jensen
Larry Abeg
The
Jaycees
Third Ward Holds Friday Homecoming Reunion
The Third Ward invites alumni and friends to a Friday reunion at 6 pm in the recreation hall. Walter Woolley directs entertainment with modern and square dancing to follow. refreshments will be provided.
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Tirimard Ward
Walter ‘Woolley
Paget
Third Ward
Heber Hichard Wall Dies at 83 in Verdal
Heber Hichard Wall, 83, of Verdal, died Thursday. He is survived by Lydia and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at a Jansen chapel with visitation from 10 a.m. The family listed Vernal and Waren as relatives in the obituary notice.
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Heber Hichard
Wall
Verdal Slaneen
Lydia
Phate
Cele Spane
Bil ‘Jensen
Jansen, Wart S
Ward to Push Utah Project in Vernal Meetings
Frank Ward addresses Payson area residents, backing the Utah Project. He has promoted the effort for two years, claiming about 200 meetings held in cities to drum up support and secure backing from local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ward
Payson
Mt Sues
Ward
Ci Ten
Johnson's Neal No 2 Well Plugged at 4778 Feet
The Johnson's Neal No 2 well, in the Phosphoria area, was plugged as a dry hole at a depth of 4778 feet after two acidizations in the No. 2 oil zone and a later deeper test. In the adjacent Weber zone, sulfur water was encountered at 4778 feet. A local Young Farmers meeting plans a rain making discussion with a Utah Farm Bureau representative.
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Johnson
Maeser
Utah Federation of Farm Bureaus
Ly Hogone
Weber
Cooperation residents urged in new garbage pickup plan
City manager Le Roy Taylor announced a six day weekly pickup for business areas and a regular weekly residential service. Residents should place garbage on the curb on the usual day, keep papers and packing materials separate, and not exceed 50 pounds per container. Yard waste and certain bundles may be collected if tied and within weight limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willianm Winward
Ity Lam Winn
Garebage Collecton
le Roy Taylor
Rane
City installs 4300 feet of new iron water line
The city replaces 4300 feet of concrete water main from above the tanks to Ackhurst place in Maeser with 16 inch cast iron pipe. The project, costing about 98 dollars per foot, will upgrade the system to durable steel or cast iron. Local crews under Buell Bent are expected to complete the trench, with Wade Striegel awarded the trench contract.
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Ackhurst Place
Maeser
Buell Bent
Gaperin-G
Atand
Sessions Farm
Merkley
Vernal and Maeser
Oigelne
Wade Striegel
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Mesa
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Neola Boy
Auto
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Wol. Ritkorps
Cpl. C. R. Reich
Uintah Stake
Spencer Kimball
LeRoy Sa Enag
cancerWe Express
Glen Lee Chews
Treacher
Heber
Ee Sidaea
W. Wer Wesay and Construction Co
Pleasant Grove
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