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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1955

Page

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Twin Colts Born From Rare Mare Searle’s Animal

Dunn Patche s, a six year old mare from Maeser, gave birth to twin colts on April 19. Dr Daniel S Dennis, local veterinarian, said it is the first twin foals he has seen and both foals appear strong. The mare has two summers roping in local rodeos and is registered as a quarterhorse. The foals are sired by Semotun's Streak, owned by Woodey B Sedrle.

Dunn Patche Milt Searle Maeser Daniel S. Dennis Dunn Patche S Mr. Searle Semotun Woodey B. Sedrle

Vernal Motels Plan Special Open House Event

Vernal eleven motels announce an open house next Sunday May 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. for the public as part of National Motel Week. During May 2 to 8, Vernal motels offer one free night's lodging to couples married in that period upon showing a marriage certificate. Royal Henderson elected chairman of the Vernal Motel Association, succeeding Henry B. Millecam Sr.

Vernal

Craig Vernal Mail Arrives Four Hours Earlier

The Craig to Vernal mail schedule changes effective May 2 set arrivals in Vernal at 7:30 am and departures at 8:30 am daily except Sunday. Other routes include daily 9 am and 5:30 pm departures except Sunday, with Armalt West leaving 1:03 pm and 6:04 pm to Grand Junction. Grand Junction schedule is new and Wyoming and east departures occur at 6:49 am.

Craig Vernal Sunda Atrmalt West Grand Junction Wyoming

Car Inspection Deadline Nears

Motorists have two weeks left to meet the May 15 inspection deadline. Utah Highway Patrol notes fourteen working days remain with May 16 the start of penalties for driving uninspected vehicles.

Vengiine Winn Car Inspecion Ik Walt Wie Inet Itr Sammy Match Utah State Highway Patrol

USGS Engineer Transferred Within Utah Nevada District

Leonard Jorgensen, engineer in charge at Vernal for four years, transfers to the Salt Lake district office to oversee Utah and Nevada. He is replaced in Vernal by Day Webb of Salt Lake, who and his wife Wilma have three daughters Sharon, Lynne, and Kathy.

Leonard Jorgensen US. Geological Survey Salt Lake USGS Utah Nevada Jorgensen J Webb Webb Wilma Sharon Lynne Kathy

Whiterocks Man Charged in Death Of Wife

Wilbur Washington a 29 year old from Whiterocks has been charged with first degree murder in the death of his wife Leonis Wash Washington 37. An FBI investigation was authorized after a complaint filed before U S Commissioner FE M Garnett in Salt Lake City. Washington allegedly beat his wife to death and she was found at the family residence after he directed mortuary workers to retrieve the body from his home. An autopsy showed extensive injuries including lacerations a broken jaw and a fractured skull. Funeral services for Mrs Washington were held at the Whiterocks LDS Ward chapel. She was born May 22 1917 in Whiterocks and is survived by her husband five children a brother two half brothers and three half sisters.

Wilbur Washington Whiterocks Leonis Wash Washington U. S FE. M. Garnett Salt Lake City FBI Washington James Minnie Guch Wash Alfred Anita Louie Willard Calvin John Michael Whitero Ambrose Wash

Uintah High Spring Concert Delights Audience

The Uintah High School Music Department presented a Wednesday night spring concert acclaimed as one of the finest in the school's history. Performers included the Ashley Valley Junior High Band, the Girls Chorus and Sextette, and the Uintah High Symphony Orchestra directed by Harold Rendlesbach. The concert featured Beethoven, Sousa, Tchaikovsky, and Fouchet selections, with strong praise for precision, uniforms, and musical interpretation.

Uintah High Delights Uintah High School Ashley Valley Jane Jones Uinish High Symphony Orchestra Uintah High Sousa Tschaikowsky Harlod Rendlesbach Janese Tanner Mise Tanner

The Motel History and National Motel Week

An overview of how motels emerged from hotel concepts after World War II, noting differences like exterior access to rooms and parking outside. Mention of the Mission Motel in San Luis Obispo as the first named example and the celebration of National Motel Week from May 2 to 8 marking the industry’s 42nd birthday.

San Luis Obispo California

Births Record From Local Parents This Week

Mr and Mrs Earl Alexander welcomed a girl on April 23. Mr and Mrs Dallas Perry announced another baby girl on April 24. Mr and Mrs Sherton Jackson welcomed a boy on April 24. Mr and Mrs Theodore Bagshaw reported a girl born April 25. Mr and Mrs Allan Gentry welcomed a girl on April 25. Mr and Mrs Joe Postma had a boy on April 25. Mr and Mrs B G Gebbert reported a girl born April 28. Mr and Mrs Carl Collett welcomed a boy on April 26.

Earl Alexander Dallas Perry Sherton Jackson Theodore Bagshaw Allan Gentry Joe Postma B. G. Gebbert Carl Collett

Vernal Citizens Vote Sought on Gas Utility Franchise

Vernal groups push for a citizen vote on whether Vernal City should own and operate a natural gas utility. A petition seeks a referendum, needing one third of last gubernatorial election voters to place the issue on the ballot. Public Service Commission hearings on Laughlin and Greeley Gas franchise proceed in Salt Lake City.

Loran ' S Laughlin Greeley Pal Vernal Vernal City Public Service Commission of Utah Public Service Commission Salt Lake City Loran L. Laughlin and Greeley Gas Company

California Trip Returns Home From Roseville Visit

Mrs. Leroy Taylor returned home Sunday after spending ten manya in Roseville California with her daughter and family Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Palmer.

California Leroy Taylor Roseville Wayne Palmer

Cancer Drive Ends in Uintah County With Dance and Movie

Uintah County ends a 30 day cancer campaigning period with a Saturday night dance at the Nation Lat Guard Armory at 9 p.m. Harold Rendlesbach's orchestra will provide music. The Vogue Theatre in Vernal sponsors a three film weekend featuring Dakota Lili with George Montgomery and Rod Cameron. Proceeds fund the American Cancer Society programs including research, patient services, and education. Sixty percent of funds stay in the state and division.

Uintah County New Nationlat Guard Harold Rendlesbach Vernal Kiwani Anns LeRoy W. Smith D. G. Roberts D. E Casada Gelvin Johnson Mra Richards Lundberg Russell Holley H. W. Marrs Vogue Theatre Vernal Dakota Lili George Montomery Rod Cameron Grace Hall American Cancer Society

Polio Vaccination in Uintah County Postponed

Polio vaccinations for first and second graders in Uintah County are postponed until a vaccine study is completed. The halt follows federal action on Cutter Laboratories vaccine and aims to prevent public anxiety while tests are conducted on Parke-Davis vaccine used locally.

Uintah Utah Cutter Laboratories Berkeley California Parke-Davis Laboratories Cutter Central Maeser Naples Jensen Bonanza Ray &. Spendlove Herbert B. Fowler Fowler Spendlove

Uintah County Referral Committee project at Denver meet

Delegates from eight western states heard Uintah County's new Referral Committee detailed at a regional NEA meeting in Denver. The program, started last fall, meets weekly to study students' home and school backgrounds and coordinate with psychologists to prevent duplicate efforts and share solutions.

Uintah County Denver

Service Stations Absorb Gas Increase In Uintah County

Uintah County service stations will absorb a wholesale gas price rise as the Uintah Retail Service Station Association holds its second meeting. Don Richardson was elected temporary chairman with permanent officers to be chosen May 6 at 3 pm in Gateway Cafe. The group aims to educate members about business problems and hopes a Salt Lake representative will assist. Gasoline awaits increases at wholesale, but dealers vow to keep local prices stable despite rising costs.

Uintah Socials Pa Uintah Retail Service Station Association Don Richardson Gateway Cafe Richardson Salt Lake Service Station Association Tursday Hel Richardson Texaco Vernal

Frontier Airlines to start Vernal Grand Junction service Sunday

Frontier Airlines will launch direct service linking Vernal and Grand Junction with stops to Albuquerque Phoenix and intermediate cities this Sunday. The first Grand Junction to Vernal flight arrives at 12 07 pm carrying Grand Junction businessmen led by Don Dugan. The Vernal to Grand Junction flight departs at 6 08 pm carrying local residents. Flights 4 and 23 will connect Vernal with Wyoming Montana and North Dakota routes. Flights 8 and 6 between Rock Springs and Denver resume May 1 improving Vernal Denver service.

Frontier Airlines Vernal Grand Junction Albuquerque Phoenix Karl Bancroft Don Dugan Vintah Basin Wyoming Montana North Dakota Salt Lakety Rock Springs Denver

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