Seminary Graduation On Sunday
Seventy six Vernal seminary students, the largest class in years, will graduate April 23 at the Tabernacle. Instructors Frank Walker and J. Wallace Johnson will lead the service with the theme Whatsoever A Man Soweth That Shall He Also Reap. Student readers and multiple musical numbers will close the program, led by Dale Merrell and with contributions from Beulsh Richens, Bruce Preece, and others.
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Vernal Seminary
Tabernacle
At & Pm
Stake Tabernacle
Frank Walker
J. Wallace Johnson
Dale Merrell
Robert Bryson
Sarah Harrington
Beulsh Richens
Bruce Preece
Lowell Roberts
John Price
Lyman Campbell
Dale Fullmer
Werle Roper
Name
Motorists Warned by Vernal Fire Chief on Siren Rules
Vernal City Fire Chief C R Jeffries urged motorists to pull over when fire engine sirens sound. He said giving the engine right of way helps crews reach fires faster, prevent property loss, and save lives. Do not follow fire trucks to the scene. it is illegal and creates hazards.
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Vernal City
C. R. Jeffries
Lre
Jeffries
Jaycees City Fire Lads Push Vernal Clean-Up Drive
Vernal Junior Chamber of Commerce partners with Vernal City and the fire department to launch the largest clean-up and fire prevention campaign in the city’s history. A full schedule covers schools, the county, the school board, and local clubs with slogans, prizes for students, and public clean-up days Friday and Saturday. Leaders contact churches, set aside public clean-up time, and plan radio announcements to boost participation.
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Vernal City
Vernal Junior Chamber of Commerce
Fire Department
Bruce Watwins
Adae
Miles McKinley
Larsen Caldwell
Larry Abegglex
Grant Perry
Lew Hatch
Jaycees
C. L. Piper
Merchants Favor Removing Parking Meters Say Survey
A Vernal Chamber of Commerce survey by the Retail Merchants committee found zero local merchants favored removing meters while eight supported keeping them. The Chamber board voted to urge the City Council to suspend meters 60 to 90 days to gauge impacts, with Ward noting the move is a suggestion rather than city leadership.
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Retail Merchants Committee
Vernal Chamber of Commerce
B. Frank Ward
Chamber Board of Directors
Ward
Chamber of Commerce
Vernal Manila Road to Open Soon for Travel
Harold McKee Utah State Road Shed in Vernal said the Vernal Rock Springs highway is not yet open. Clearing work paused after a caterpillar broke down. Repairs and additional parts are needed, with opening expected a few days after parts arrive.
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Vernal
Manila
Rock Springs
Harold McKee
Utah
Building Projects Grow With Advent of Spring
Vernal Utah proclaims Clean Up Paint Up Pix Up day April 34 1950 urging city departments civic groups and citizens to join in improving the community. A new Safeway store under construction will rise to about routes with pressed brick exterior glazed tile interior and brick detailing boosting its valuation by 2900 to 89542. Four trees were removed footing poured for foundation at the northeast corner of Main and 100 South, 75 foot front by 100 foot depth, with a 336 car cement lot planned and a new swimming pool excavation completed. Continued on page 6.
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Joseph L. Hansen
Vernal
Utah
Opera Uate
Utah Oil Announces Plans To Share In Oil Tests
Utah Oil Refining company plans a $3,600,000 program to drill nine wells in Utah Basin. The project involves joint operations with Standolind Oil and Gas Co Carter Oil Co and Phillips retort. Six wells are to be drilled in the area under a common pool scheme with Roosevelt area activity noted.
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Utah
Utah Oil Refining Company
Ututah
Ala Dee Wella
Sat ‘Company
Salt Lake Guys
Utoco
Standolind Oil and Gas Co
Carter Oil Ca
Y Utoco
Ame
Holt
California
Stesohnama
Steinderd OU Cord
Bernice, Gas Oil Co
Seiten
Roosevelt
Twenty One Seek Posts In Primaries
In the 1950 elections aspirants filed with County Clerk Charles T. Pope. Seventeen sought Republican nominations including two year commissioner Le Rue Pickup and four year posts for Joseph Merkley Alma Preece Eugene Weist and C D Curt. Milburn Pat Ratchi Calvin Jorgenson for county officials and others for sheriff recorder assessor surveyor treasurer and state representative. Democrats filed for remission to their party ticket with candidates for sheriff recorder four year terms and incumbent holds including J Robert Bath FH Snyder Ashel Manwaring.
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Rentvone
Charles T. Pope
le Rue Pickup
Joseph Merkley
Alma Preece
Eugene Weist
C.D
Curt Ut
Charles M
Chuck
Jaytort Milburn
Pat
Ratchi Calvin Jorgenson
Unty
Charles A
Kate LeRoy E. Carroll
Leon Christensen
Incum
Lola Anderson
Enttorteys
Nash Ounead
Charles T. Pape
May Cy, Samuels
Clair RB. Hopkins
J. Robert Ob
Bath FH
M. Snyder
Sarah Richardson
Ashel Manwaring
Oil News From Ashley Field and Nearby Wells
Equity No. an oil well in the Ashley V field brought in oil at 4299 feet per geologist Tom Turner who noted the well was not gang ed but labeled it Avery. Valley No. B spudded at center SW NW 23E 5S 22E. Carter No. 1 Bluebell drilling at 3210 feet per Vern E. Farmer. Carter No. 2 Ute Tribala drilling at 3800 feet with 16 inch casing to 833 feet. Gusher No. 1 in Uintah county below 9300 feet as California company drills a tight hole about 15 miles northwest of Vernal.
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Equity No
Ashley V. Field
Tom Turner
Vern E. Farmer
Inchesne
Uintah County
California Company
Gusher No. 1
Vernal
Central School First Grade presents spring playlet
Signs of spring come to Ife as Mrs. Ela Batty's First Grade stages an outstanding playlet. Children portray snowflakes, daffodils, pussywillows, bluebirds, and a real Easter Bunny. Cast includes Neldon Cooper Jack Front Grant Richardson Spring Ruth Ray Hees April Showers Mime Holmes March Wind and more. Mothers attend an Easter party with readings, songs, and refreshments.
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Ife
Ela Batty
Central School
Ing Jack Front
Grant Richardson
Spring
Ruth Ray Hees
April Showers
Mime Holmes
March Wind
Dickie Jensen
Mrs Pearl Snyder
Morris Durfee
Homer Robertson
Richard Ufford
Batty
Warren Richardson
Robertson
Mark E Peterson To Address Uintah Stake Conference
Elder Mark E Peterson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will speak at Uintah Stake Conference in Vernal on Saturday and Sunday, April 22 and 23. The stake center hosts a 8 p.m. Saturday gathering for officers and teachers, with general sessions in the tabernacle Sunday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and a seminary graduation in the evening.
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Mark E, Peterson
Quorum of ‘Twelve Apostles
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Uintah
Archie Johnson
Stake
Tabernacle
Senator Watkins Thanks Chamber Of Resolution
Senator Joe W. Watkins replies to Vernal Chamber of Commerce president W. Gifford about a chamber resolution condemning socialized medicine. He notes he opposes current socialized medicine plans but supports voluntary insurance schemes like Blue Cross and Blue Shield. He favors voluntary medical insurance to cover unexpected illness.
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Joe W. Watkins
Utah
Era W. Gifford
Vernal Chamber of Commerce
Sen. Watkins
Sen
Watkins
Blue Cross
Talks Conclude Parent Meeting On Community Youth
Monday discussions emphasized the community role in shaping children and the home as a base. Dr Roskell and Prof Carter argued that a well trained child benefits from community programs, while lack of youth activities increases misbehavior and crime.
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Roskell Extension
Ate
Roskelly
Carter
Trace Thomas
Court Honor Ceremony Boosts Uintah District Scouts
Five scout troops took part as Uintah district Boy Scouts held the first official Court of Honor in years at the Stake Center. Dr Ray E Spendlove, chair of United scouts, urged growth and enthusiasm. Awards were presented by troop leaders under Jimmy Anderson, scout executive, with monthly ceremonies rotating among wards.
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Uintah
Ware
Stake Center
Ray E. Spendlove
United Scouts
Eac
Jimmy Anderson
Orlan L Johnson to Direct County Democrats
Orlan L Johnson will succeed Merrill Goodrich as chairman of Ulitsh county Democrats at the county reorganiza tion convention held April 12 at the County courthouse. Other posts filled include Mrs Louis D Roberts chairwoman Milton Neil son secretary Wallica Slaugh treasurer and William Gurr Glen Oakx and Howerd Calder as committeemen. Delegates elected to the Democratic state convention are H M Snyder Bouts D Repeets Bas Wa angrge Johnston Ira Garant and Zelph Calder.
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Orlan L. Johnson
Merrill Goodrich
Ulitsh County
Democrats
Mr. Johnson
County Court House
Louis D. Roberts
Milton Neilson
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Miles McKinlay
Grant Parry
Larson Caldwell
LaMar Hawkins
Larry Abegglen
Striegel
Beteen
Biriegel
Consid
Lbrary
Mark E
Peterson
Mark Peterson
Senator Watkins
Chamber
County Demos
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