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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1954

Page

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Henderson Elected President of Vernal Chamber

C R Henderson was elected president of the Vernal Chamber of Commerce by the board of directors on Wednesday noon. Ken Sowards named vice president and Alvin Bowden treasurer by acclamation. Nominations for president included Ray Cundick and Francis Feltch. Harald Reuter resigned as director. Mr Reader praised for past service. Utah water leaders met with the Ute Tribal Council at Ft Duchesne to discuss water laws and rights. The meeting also addressed upcoming hearings on the Upper Colorado River storage project and Vernal representation at Senate hearings.

Ken Sowards Alvin Bowden Easurer Henderson Ray Cundick Francis Feltch Board of Directors Harald Reuter Reader Hugh W. Colton Utah Water and Power Hoard Colton Roosevelt Jay Bingham Springville George D. Clyde Utah Ft. Duchesne Tribal Coune Colorado River Senate Wregce Tina Cae B. H. ‘Stringham LY Siddoway R. Henderson Vermal Mr. Clyde Colorado River Development Association

Vernal Shooters Win 12 Trophies At Rifle Shoot

Vernal shooters Sammy Hatch Joe LeBeau James Lui Jim Anderson Harold Twitchell and others swept twelve trophies across day one and two of the Utah rifle events. Hatch led in the Sharpshooter class with 276 x 300 while LeBeau scored 284 in one event. The article notes Vernal club members dominating the match with strong totals and mentions expanded results in the Buddy and two-day tournaments.

Vernal Utah Sai Vernal Red Sammy Hatch Joe LeBeau James Lui Jim Anderson Harold Twitchell Mr. Twitchell Ver! Nal Salt of Verice Samm Bro Jim Lube Iron Agerega Ul Enyaight Marke Grealing Hatchet Clas LeBeau

Softball Dinner Feeds 675 at Uintah Stake Center

About 675 people were served in two hours ten minutes at a softball supper in the Uintah Stake Center. A music program featured Reginald Burchinal and a boys quartet under Lowell Wardle, followed by square dancing led by Ned Stringham. Proceeds fund a new softball diamond and athletic field. organizers included Ben Webb and Clyde Anderson, with DeMar Duvall aiding publicity.

Stake Center Reginald Burchinal Billy Roberts Dilworth Rust Lee Caldwell Gerald Walker Lowell Wardle Ned Stringham USAC Ca Lee Stake Mia Board Uttah Packing Company Hot Fond Y Ashtons Piedmont Dairy Hiland Dairy Ottbal Uintah Ben Webb Clyde Anderson DeMar Duvall Rangely Ward

Coop Wager Resigns as Co-op Manager

88 manager of the Ashley Farmers Union Co op, E. E. Guyer of Salt Lake City field man for the Utah Cooperative Association becomes temporary manager for ninety days until a permanent manager is named. No change in policy or operation of the company will be made, according to Mr. Guyer.

Coop Youn Ashley Farmers Union Co-op E. Guyer Salt Lake City Utah Cooperative Association Guyer

Community health drive and local meetings planned

Utah State Department of Health will hold crippled children's clinic at the county hospital from 3 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information contact Alta Rust or Helen Stevens. Minta County nurses at the courthouse. Craig Chamber of Commerce and Craig Chamber officers will meet in Vernal Saturday to discuss Echo Park Dam and mutual problems. Jensen Legion convention at Jensen school Sunday May 2 at 1 p.m. District officers to be elected. all 9th district Legion members invited. Mrs. J C Anderton leaves for Salt Lake City for surgery at St Marks Hospital. accompanying Mrs. Anderton are Mr. Anderson, Mr. Jim Anderson, and Mrs. Harry A. Brown.

Utah Craig Craig Chamber of Commerce Jensen Legion Jensen Legion Uintah Duchesne Daggett Menagedt J.C. Anderton Salt Lake City St. Marks Hospital Anderson Jim Anderson Harry A. Brown

County Plans North and South Vernal Precinct Changes

Uintah County commissioners discussed altering the North and South Vernal precincts to align with city boundaries. They weighed forming a committee to study coalition options and how precincts should be connected, with input from members including C. R. Henderson and Joe Healem.

Leon Christensen Ghoa County Commission Joe Healem iiGien Ensen Tocati Jevfood

Alma Sonne to Speak at Uintah Stake Conference

Alma Sonne, assistant to the Council of Twelve Apostles, will visit Uintah Stake as a general authority for the stake conference on April 24 and 25. The opening session at 6 30 p.m. Saturday targets missionaries and leadership, with Sunday services at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The elder will also address Vernal Seminary graduates Sunday at 8 p.m. in the Tabernacle.

Alma Sonne Council of Twelve Apostles Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Uintah Stake Archie Johnson Stake Center Tabernacle Sonne Vernal Seminary

Vernal Seminary Graduation Theme Challenged by Mormon Focus

Vernal Seminary announces graduation exercises set for Sunday April 25 at 6 pm in the Tabernacle. Principal Frank Wal ler says seventy five students will receive certificates. Guest speaker Alma Sonne of the Council of the Twelve will address the conference sessions and the program is organized by Elaine Davis and a committee including Al Manwaring, Ann Van Kier, Pat Lee, Connie Warren, Adoree Preece, Neldon Hacking, Dilworth Rust, Billy Tober, Brent Roberts, and Jay Slaugh. Public invited.

Vernal Seminary Frank Waler Tabernacle Alms Sonne Council of the Twelve Wal Ler Elaine Davis al Manwaring Ann van Kier Pat Lee Connie Warren Adoree' Preece Neldon Hacking Dilworth Rust Billy Tober Brent Roberts Jay Slaugh

Utah Firemen Convention Set for August 5 7

Annual convention of the Utah State Firemen's Association will be held in Vernal August 5 7. Fire Chief Eugene reports state officials including President Al Thompson Falr Lake City and vice president John Creedon Bingham will attend. Touire department hosts the guests with a buffet supper. About fifteen couples are expected to attend.

Utah State Firemen's Association Vernal Eugene al Thompson Falr

Subcommittee delays storage project vote to April 29

The House Irrigation Subcommittee delayed consideration of the Upper Colorado River storage bill until April 29 after Easter recess. A two hour debate was planned, but a quorum delay pushed session to noon before adjournment. Proponents hope for about fourteen of 28 votes to advance. No Senate hearing date was set. Utah water director George Clyde said a call could come on two to three days notice.

Colorado House Irization Tater Senate George D. Clyde Utah Park William HH Harm Uzon Colt

Vernal Jaycee Clean-up Week Starts Monday

Vernal residents are urged by Mayor Relph Siddo to cooperate with the Junior Chamber of Commerce in a city cleanup. Roy Taylor announces extra garbage trucks to handle surplus trash and Fire Chief Gene Weist offers department response for fires. Protective cautions include careful handling of trash fires. Sunday night will see whitewashing of Main Street windows to advertise the campaign and a city inspection by Jaycees begins Monday.

Jaycee Vernal Relph Siddoway Chamber of Commerce Roy Taylor Gene Weist Ayeens Neas Main Street Jaycees Worat Yards

Stringham reelected head of 21 Counties Association

Sen B A Stringham was reelected chairman of the Colorado River Development Association of 21 counties by acclamation in Salt Lake City. Secretary L Y SIDDOWAY was also reelected by acclamation. The meeting highlighted support for the Upper Colorado River project and Echo Park Dam and Central Utah Project with notes on separate surveys and Senate hearings upcoming.

B. A. Stringham Colorado River Development Association Salt Lake City L. Y. Siddoway Warren Bullock Tron County T Clark Cal Lator Billard Seomee Peliter Utah Echo Park Dam Central Utah Echo Park Glen Canon Upper Basin Howe Uiank Cel House Ae Givde Bragat Untermena Se Amtringham Drtehoy Key Bane

Powell Infant Dies Funeral Friday

Funeral services for the Powell infant will be held Friday at Vernal Mortuary under the direction of Jen a Sein. Details are incomplete, but the notice references the funeral proceeding and burial at a local cemetery.

Pan Jenae Sein May Jane We

School Board Plans Summer Music Program

The Usatah District Board of Education will sponsor a summer music program this year, as announced by Supt. Harald Leandell at a Tuesday monthly meeting. The board also discussed casting calls for bids on two school buses and fire insurance, and Laren Tor was named to a committee formed with the Ute Tribal Council and local citizens to address water contamination in Whiterocks. A state health report found no contamination, and Gien Ovard was appointed acting principal at the December meeting.

Usatah Harald Leandell Ecision Board of Education Bida Astruction New Bay Laren Tor Ute Tribal Council Citizens and Churches of Whiteraske Whiterocks State Department of Health Gien Ovard

Vernal to host district track meet this Saturday

Uintah Union Duchesne Altamont and Tahiona district track teams meet at Vernal High School this Saturday starting 2 p.m. Rangely has been invited to participate. Next week April 24, Grants Moser and China Axelgard lead full squad to Bri Young University Invitational in Provo. Regional at Vernal May 7 and state May 15.

Uintah Union Duchesne Altamont Tahiona Vernal Rangely Hf Grant Moser China Axelgard Bri Young University Provo Rece Ae Es Ncional Ulaeat

Uintah High Prepares Annual Region Five Music Festival

Uintah High organizes the Region Five Music Festival to be held April 23-24 in Vernal. Committee members include Aninual Region Five Music Festival chair Glen Ovard, Vernal City officials, and Uintah High faculty. The event features instrumental and vocal ensembles with plans for venues at Dixon Center and nearby schools, plus associated civic and school groups coordinating housing, decorations, and program scheduling.

Uintah High Vinecht Annowee Pac Glen Ovard General Vernal City Bintan Emery San Ban Zuan Ducheme Tata Torlum Rites Sacle Len Ovard Reginald Errs Vernal Iber Ef Commerce Ing and Josephs Coots Nti Arth Eae Kiwanis Chad Kon Maine

Enchanted Cottage Benefit: Cancer Victim Will Perform

A cancer-stricken boy named Mark Seambas, who has been treated since age one, will perform in a benefit movie event. He is set to appear at the venue between showings, amid edits and stage directions. The performance links to fundraiser proceeds and community support.

Mark Seambas Enews Rae “Smted m

Hopkins and Fox Nominated for President by Lions

Rep Clair R Y Hopkins and C Laurence Fox are nominated for president by the Lions club. The record notes unclear phrases but confirms their candidacy for the presidents post within the organization.

Clair RY Hopkins Laurence Fox Rat

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