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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1950

Page

12

Uintah Alterra Coeds Gain 1950 FHA Posts

Pat Johnson led the Uintah Alterra FHA group after 280 candidates gathered at Utah State Agricultural College Logan for the fifth annual state convention. Ten officers will lead the club in 1850 and represent at the national convention in Kansas City in July.

Pat Johnson Can High Echonl JoAnn Foss Atlerre High Jeader St America Club Utah Sinks Utah State Agricultural College Logan FHA Kantas City

Uintah Students Entertained By Naturalist

Taline Taylor reports on Dob Taber, a naturalist, who spoke at the Uni school lyceum April 9. He described various animals including monkeys and skunks and explained interesting facts about each. The program featured demonstrations and activities such as cycling, scooter riding, and roller skating to engage the students.

Uintah Taline Taylor Dob Taber Aneed Lyceum Uni

Stake Conference Observed With Music and Addresses

Large attendance at the stake conference featured choirs, solos, and remarks by church leaders. Elder Peterson reviewed Joseph Smith’s vision and the Restoration, with bishops and stake members sharing talks on tithing moral standards and fast offerings. Seminary graduation exercises closed the weekend.

Tabernacle Fareeting Harold B. Hullinger de Connail Mia Fouth Horua Darlene Evans Marquita Goodrich Mark E. Peterson Stake Doris Walker First Word Relief Society Byron Adrich Willis Southam Hawaiian Islands Lawrence Cooper Holy City Arthur Bellatfermeyer Paul Calder LDS Church Joseph Smith William Wallispoke J. Ross Merrell Wallace Slaugh Orion Jones Vern Roper Maeser Glade Watkins Second Ward Volo Hodgkinson Eldera Oh Divine Redeemer Miss Hadlock Mary Manwaring C. Laurence Fox Lnell Manwaring High Council Exeret

Salvation Army aided thousands of discharged prisoners in 1917

The Salvation Army assisted over 6,000 discharged prisoners in the United States in 1917 and parolees to its care numbered about 3,000, with employment help provided.

United States Salvation Army

Sunset Roller Skating Rink Opens Friday Night

Sunset Roller Beating rink announces grand opening Friday April 28 at 7 30 pm. Two sessions each Friday night at 7 30 and 6 30 pm. Mr Simper states free prizes and ample fun for all. Rink located about four miles west on Highway 40.

Simper Jes Highway 40

Oil well activity in Uintah county probes new finds

Equity Oil reports its newly spudded well in the center of NE SE 21 18 1E Uintah county brought in oil at 4239 feet. A second company drills a split hole to 9628 feet on Gusher No 1 about 15 miles northwest of Vernal as drilling progresses in the region.

Uintah Ashley Valley Equity Oil Company Uintah County Ulin

Vernal Business Notes hints at local shop talk and prizes

A collage of small town updates notes Don Hacking’s furniture store tile floor, a paint remover sale used in a joke, Uintah Implement’s R K Slauson hospitalized, Alvin Weeks winning a Lions prize and rumored Crate, Colorado plans for a sprinkler system and pool. It urges supporting Vernal merchants to keep wealth local and invites shoppers to seek reasonable prices.

Saeed Alvin Weeks Lions Roar Mr. Weeks Tile Music Box Lions International Alvin Crate Colo Prospect

Atlantic pact organization shows defense pinning gals

Oldest farm edict unearthed, tabtel dates back 4,000 years.

Atlantic Pact Organization

Ute Cinder Men Travel to BYU Saturday

Uintah high school track stars head to BYU Invitational Saturday with five athletes entered in multiple events. Coach Jackbury and Woodbury assign entries. Jeah Michl runs 100 yards and throws, Lowell Caldwell hurdles, Edward wa yates eyes 220 yard dash and broad jump, Don Wat Martingen competes in broad jump, mile, and more. A medley relay team of Michl Caldwell Davis Roybol will also compete.

Uintah High School BYU Jack Bury Woodbury Jeah Michl Loyal Lowell Caldwell F Edward Wa Rae Mile Gun Don Wat Martingen Mich Caldwell Davis Roybol

Utes Sweep Track and Baseball Titles in District Meet

Utes win district titles in track and baseball with Uintah pitchers holding foes to low hits. Donny Barr belts a home run, Caldwell doubles, and Roosevelt leads in multiple events as Alterra and Tabiona trail. Strong wind hampered some finals. Uintah tops final team scores 125, with Alterra second and Roosevelt third.

Funeral services held for Ruby May Christensen

Funeral services for Ruby May Christensen aged 51 were held Saturday in the Third Ward chapels of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Brigham City. Burial followed at Brigham City Cemetery. She died April 20 in Ogden after a three month illness. She served as Box Elder County deputy recorder and held roles in YWCA and local clubs. Survivors include six brothers and sisters.

Ruby May Christensen Third Ward Church of Jesus List of Latterday Brigham City James Jensen Melvin Bott la Preal Wight Raymond Hadffeld Fred L. Petersen Ephriam Johnson Jensen Lola Nielsen Alice Nelson Inez Peters John Owens Thelma Ross Basil Fife Wynn Anderson J. Christensen Brighart L. P Christensen Box Eider Eistes Elder County YWAIA Third Ward Building Fund Committee Professional Women's Club Leon P Harv Vernal Marie Dean

Echo Park Dam Debate Reaches U S Chamber Stance

The United States Chamber of Commerce issued letters on Dinosaur National Monument and Echo Park dam, clarifying policy on park status and the possible vacating of land for reservoir use. The Chamber reserved judgment on merits but indicated enough area might be vacated if reservoir power needs outweighed park values.

U. S Echo Park Dam Dinosaur National Monument Werd Chapman Ws Mens U.C Aplan U. Chamber Dinosaur Reservation Hinveston Secy. Chapman Echo Park Dem

Clothing Drive Enters Fourth Day Of Activity

Harold M Lundell, superintendent of schools, urges local residents to donate clothing and shoes for children as part of a statewide effort. Buses will collect bundles from schools across the state and transport them to Denver for overseas aid and to other needy areas in America.

Lundell Harold M America Europe Supt Lundell Utah Transportation Denver Colo

Maeser Cemetery Work Day Planned for May 10

Mrs. Sarah M. Rudge chairman announces a general clean up day at Maeser cemetery on Wednesday May 10. The note says the fence is finished dig washes fired in roads sprayed evergreens planted and weeds sprayed but more work remains and all help will be appreciated.

Sarah M. Rudge Maeser Cemetery Rudge

Wyoming Sets Dates for Big Game Hunt

Wyoming announces hunting dates for deer elk across regions. Medicine Bow unit open Oct 15 to 31 for deer and elk. Laramie Peak antlered deer Oct 18 to 22. deer of either sex Oct 23 to Oct 31. Upper Platte antlered deer Oct 13 to 19.

Medicine Bow Wyoming Laramie Peak Upper Platte

Walter Huston Dies at Age Six in Confusing Notice

A garbled obituary fragment reports Walter Huston, noted stage and screen star, is dead. The text is incomplete, mentioning social unrest and an odd age reference, with no clear place or date.

Walter Huston

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