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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1951
Page
9
George Bigelow hosts anniversary dinner with family and close friends as listed by Mable Jenkins. The event spotlights longstanding ties and the celebration of shared memories.
A long list of social happenings from a Vernal area newspaper notes wedding anniversaries for Mr and Mrs George Bigelow at a daughter’s home, a Glen McKeachnie wedding reception in Glines, numerous weekend memories with family in Vernal Price Bragerton and Ogden, birthday dinners for Mrs George Jenkins and Mrs Nellie Whitlock, a birthday Easter party for Gordon Neilson, and Dale Hayes enlisting in the Navy. It records travels, family visits, and conference attendance with many local names and places.
Private Gene Ferguson of Fort Benning Georgia returns home on a ten day furlough. He is the son of Mrs Hobina Ferguson and nephew of Albert Semkins. Several relatives visit including Mrs A C Talbot and Mrs W White with Bertha, plus Lester Schwabe and baby from Venus. Dorothy Arnold has tonsils removed at Roosevelt Hospital.
Uintah County chapter of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis announced a 45 dollar share from receipts of the Polio Radio Memorial Concert. Treasurer Nick Meagher disclosed the allocation and thanked contributors.
A fragment describes a Temple excursion to Salt Lake City with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Rulon Rasmussen, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Horrocks, and Bishop and Mrs. L. J. Walker, noting their attendance at the Temple.
Ute Tribal Fish and Game Board proclaims fishing regulations effective April 15 1951. Non enrolled Ute Indians require Ute and Utah state licenses. Uintah River area remains closed until restocked. Public waters open to license holders except specified Conservation area. Signed Charles E B Reed Sr Chairman. Plus notice of lease for Colorado State Land grazing on 1920 acres with sealed bids due April 18 1951.
Estate notices require creditors to file claims by May 31 1951 for Louis L Evie and by June 6 1951 for Eliza H Dickson. Agents warn of Lions Club convention bills and water rights extension hearings in Uintah County. Timber sale notice for Ashley National Forest invites bids by May 12 1951 with deposit and cooperative funds details.
A compilation of applications filed with Utah State Engineer to appropriate water throughout the year from SLB&M. Names include Neal V. Schaefer Meyer, Arthur Schaefer Meier, Gran Hacking, Elmer R. Moon, Bernard B. Larsen, Morley Dean, E Lamb, and others. Locations cover Uintah and adjacent areas with wells, springs, and river sources. Irrigation plans span 80 to 500 acres and stock watering, with varying seasonal use from March or April through October or November. Filing offices set in Vernal and Salt Lake City with deadlines around May 26.
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