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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1950

Page

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Echo Park Delegates Signal Confidence on Dam Decision

Vernal representatives from Echo Park, along with local delegates, arrive home optimistic that a favorable decision will be rendered within two to three weeks on the Green River Dam project. Stringham, Ward, and local chamber officials push western effort, noting the U S Chamber of Commerce doubts the opposition’s charges.

Washington D. cC Echo c Oscar L Chapman Varmal B. Hi. Stingham Echo Pi Mr. Stringham Pan Iaging United States Chamber of Commerce Mare 5

Oil News Drilling Advances In Gusher No 1 Idaho Unit

The California company continues drilling at 2262 feet in its Gusher No 1 well at HEE hole in the Gusher area. Reports indicate oil shows and test sections with mud and gas cut. other sections show fractured zones in the Green River formation. Geologist Tom Turner notes potential for a second well in Ashley field, while the present well remains active.

California” Company Intah Green River Gloria Cation Equit No Tom Turner Turner Ashley Field Ashley Vi

Chamber of Commerce Board Discuss Echo Dam and Roads

The Chamber of Commerce board met at Hotel Vernal to hear plans on the Echo Park area and a Lapoint Vernal road project. State Road Commission proposed a new Lapoint to Highway 40 link while the old Lapoint Vernal route may be county maintained. The board also directed committees to study parking meters and report decisions at the next meeting.

Chamber OF Commerce Board Echo Dam Washington Pearly Echo Park City Merchants Committee

Swimming: Pai Starts at City Parkey Construction

Plan for Vernal City park pool advances this week with construction led by Superintendent Bus Hatch. The project includes a 21 by 55 feet pool, a bathhouse, boys room, and meat room to house equipment. Possible changes to the pool area may be deferred to a future date per Mr. Hatehis.

Vernal City ‘Park Onstruction Superi Intendent Es Hatehis Saead

Moorhead Youth Survives Plane Crash Spares Death

A Moorhead student, a 14 year old unnamed Johnson, escaped serious harm after a Sunday night plane crash near Thermopolis, Wyoming. He was treated for shock and facial injuries and released to his parents with orders to rest for one to two weeks before returning to Concordia College in Moorhead.

Lane Daishou Addolph Johnson Wasuich Ave Thermopolis Wyo Johnson Moorhead Milton Concordia c Montana Verna

Funeral Held Monday for Joseph P Atwood

Funeral services for Joseph Perry Atwood 72 were held Monday with Rev. William B. Whitney officiating. A mixed quartet sang songs including To Go Where You Want Me To Go and Beyond the Sunset, with Evel Richard narrating. Interment followed at Vernal Memorial Seale. pallbearers and local clergy attended. Mr Atwood farmed and raised sheep in Vernal. he is survived by his wife and four brothers and three sisters from various locations.

Joep Perry Palonnes Wm. B van Massey Archie Johnson Evel Richard Wallace Slaugh D Ward Blaine Lee Butlal Jenne Pall Vernal Atwood Niees George Cranbrook G Nepalhi Elko B.C. Martin

City Clean Up Campaign Opens Friday in Bi-Party Meeting

A bi partisan group urged Repul can officials to announce candidacy for Congress at a Desert meeting. Stringham as a key, energetic advocate is highlighted by a spokesman. Fleuss has declined several inquiries about a run, while a local resident urged immediate action and discussed reclamation and irrigation needs across the state. The article notes ongoing debates and regional support for various candidates amid a disrupted schedule.

Ib. HH Stelieheny Ralttea Fi Fleuss Stringham Stringhae

Safeway Building Project Moves Ahead with Plans

Construction of a Safeway store is contracted for the northeast corner of Main and Second West. Hatch, the general contractor, says work will begin immediately after the prior building is razed. The new store will be 75 feet frontage and 100 feet deep with cement facing, glass panes, and a modern cooling and heating system. Cleanup and site work by city crews and contractors are planned, with inspections and further details promised in next pages.

Main Second West Acc Hatch San Francisco Shaa Biritch Stork King Lot Boiaalee Basi

Garden Club Plans Annual Meet at Hotel Vernal

Garden Club heads announce plans for their annual session inviting gardening enthusiasts. Afternoon program covers iris development and home beautification. Evening banquet set for 7 p.m. at Hotel Vernal with talks on artistic flower arrangements and latest gardening info.

William Sorenson and DelBert in Fog TyeseNE Nev

Fragmentary OCR note mentions William Sorenson and DelBert, Easter holiday with Mrs Marcar and Harrison of Lapoint, and Charles D. Anderton. References a grandson Ber Harrison and a nephew Mrs Anderson, unclear roles.

William Sorenson DelBert Marcaret Harrison Lapoint Charles D. Anderton Sorsa Ber Harerison Mmrs Anderson

Hatchin Abe Selected For Union High Post

Hatchin Abe Hatchin Abe selected for Union High post after board meeting April 5. Mr Hutchings elected from BR group of nine applicants. Supt Lundell notes Abe's graduate background from University of Idaho State Agricultural College and BYU, currently preparing for degree completion.

Rer Hatchin Abe Union High Post Onder Uintal-Ducheseile Hnestines Ost de Calon Hi ‘Card Eda Ion Hutchings Lundell Ir Unive Ooiversity Ton University of Idaho State Agricultural College BYU

Judge Alder Urges Parents to Earn Childs Trust

Judge Alder spoke to Uintah High School parents on a lecture night about winning a child s trust. He warned against neglect of religion and excessive affection, urged scouting as a crime shield, and stressed parental closeness to avoid delinquency.

Judge Alder M. Alder Uintah High School Auditorior Ginette Sions of & Parents’ Institute Alger Anit Thes Uidh Alder Utah Awith Foasa Yegelly

Big Trout Plant Promised by Local Game Warden

Uintah fishermen will see truckloads of large trout in local streams this season. The first planting occurred April 5 with Fred Reynolds and a team from the Utah State Fish and Game ceremony guiding shipments to Ashley Creek and nearby ponds. About 1,000 fish per truck, averaging half a pound with some 2.4 to 3 pounds, were distributed. Additional loads went to Brush, Gill, Christensen, and Soderquist ponds to create havens for those with limited access. The fish committee plans abundant future plantings in higher streams and later in lower ones, aiming for improved fishing and sportsmanship.

Fred Reynolds Uintah Reynolds Paul Batty Vernel Gun and Rifle Club Louis Freestone Maugh Caldwell Hah W. L. Nielson W.W. Bowen Utah Ashley Creek

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