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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1948

Page

11

Vernal News Briefs From August 3 1928

Local election delegates chosen to attend the Utah state convention in Salt Lake City on August 18. Sheriff Emery Johnson arrests Ralph Brown Colorado convict in Vernal after tracking a mud-splattered Buick. Advertisements for car sales, oil drilling news, and editorials warn on unemployment and family decline. The Orpheus cinema lineup includes The Kaiser feature and new releases at Vogue Theatre.

Salt Lake City J. N. Davin Ernest Eaton J. L. McConkie Mornee Morrill J. C. Hacking Chas Carter W. H. Siddoway F. O. Lundberg A. Theodore Johnson J. P. Hacking Holler Witbeck A. DeMar Dudley Wilson Murray James H. Wallis Zelph Calder Emery Johnson Ralph Brown Colorado Denver Vernal Franklin Charles S. Carter Buick Ford Victory Park Vogue Billie Dove Love Mart Belle Bennett Laura Berlin Orpheus New York Jhke Colorado-Pacific Comspany Rangely Standard Ol! Co California Intermountain West Frederic Porter Young Vernal Express Lapaint Acorn Merc. Co

Maeser Edne Haines Corresponden Notes Local Visits

Local notes list visits and relatives from Salt Lake City Reno Las Vegas California and Denver. The column records travel to Yellow stone Park Powell Wyo Tucson Ariz Salt Lake City and other stops. It mentions births moves and a fatal plane crash near Arabia and various family events.

Lundell Funeral Services Held for Henry G Lundell

Funeral services were held in Payson for Henry G Lundell 58 a farmer and chicken rancher born January 19 1890 in South Cottonwood Salt Lake County He died Saturday night in a Payson hospital Surviving are his widow two sons Merle and Junior H Lundell two daughters Melba Fasselin and Arlene Garitt seven grandchildren three brothers and a sister Burial was in the Benjamin cemetery Salt Lake City and H M Lundell attended the services

South Cottonwood Salt Lake County Andrew G Charlotte Matson Lundell Ester Anderson Salt Lake Temple Payson Benjamin Utah County Sweden Ben-jamn Nebo Stake Stake Merle Junior H. Lundell Melba Fasselin Price Arlene Garitt Nephi Frank Joseph Lundell H. M. Lundell Vernal Ernest Lundell Garfild Tillie Williams Salt Lake City Benjamin Cemetery

Konarak Temple Among World’s Richest Sculptured Shrines

The Konarak temple in Puri district Orissa is famed as the most richly ornamented building in India and one of the strangest sights. Its exterior, home to seven centuries old figures of gods and goddesses, remains outstanding in sculpture.

India Konarak Puri Orissa

Local Community News Highlights From Pleasant Grove Area

McLean notes Dan Simper family visited Mrs Simper's parents Mr and Mrs Dan Carroll. Marie Johnson operated on for neck tumor in Salt Lake City hospital and returned home. Roger Hacking spent a month visiting aunt and uncle Fred Giles in Powell Wyoming then returned home. Beatrice Stringham attended educational meet in Salt Lake City and came home. 4 H group hike led by Mrs Sadie McConkly with girls. Howard Williams and Grant Hacking to Baldy Mountain to meet sheep trailing. Colleen Collett returned from Bell California after month with aunt and uncle Clarence Hatch. Virgil Robb family from Farm Creek spent weekend with Colletts.

John Adams Eldon C. Bills Salt Lake City LaMar Bird Vernice Cal Bird Mmother Clair C. Hacking Yellowstone Park Fred Giles Powell Wyo Don .B. Colton Salt ‘Lake City Lawanna Blackburn Reno Nev Edith Teal Neva Case Morgan Merkley George.d Tucson Arizona Sybil Bohn Sybil Bert Bohn Arabia Chester’ Murray Jay, Holfeltz Holfeltz Florence Jones Daim Acne McConkle V’ Ger Fern Collett Nolan Savaga Lapoint A. C. Richens Larson Bud Mr. Larson Big Pine Tillie Barker Mar Jones Freda Jones Charles, Harrison San Diego Alfred Harrison Andy Harrison Texas Charles Harrison Pearl Schaefermeyer Don Merkley Golden Merkley William Scheefermeyer Farm Creek Howard S. Collett Fam

Lapoint Community News Roundup of visits and travel

Lapoint and surrounding towns report a flurry of visits and trips. Mrs. Grant Broadhead of Midvale and Mrs. Horrocks hosted relatives, while many others journeyed to Vernal Salt Lake City and Hamilton. The 4-H Club traveled to Wolf Creek for camp, and Pearl Perry celebrated a birthday with relatives present.

Notice to Creditors Estate of Bruce E Harvey

Creditor claims with vouchers must be presented to Hugh W Colton attorney at law Vernal Utah on or before October 6 1948 James B Harvey Administrator Estate of Bruce E Harvey

Bruce E. Harvey Hugh W. Colton Vernal Utah James B. Harvey Thomas Alvin Wardell Alvin Wardell Vena R. Wardell

Special meeting to amend Ashley Central Irrigation charter

Notice sets a special stockholders meeting at Uintah County courthouse August 26 1948 at 8:00 PM to amend Article Three of the Articles of Incorporation. The amendment authorizes irrigation ditch work water distribution and related activities in Ashley Valley Utah within the company system. By order of the Board of Directors dated August 2 1948. Ernest M Johnson president Orlan L Johnson secretary.

Ashley Central Irrigation Company Uintah County Ashley Valley State of Utah

Notice of Special Meeting to Amend Uintah State Bank Articles

Notice is given that holders of Uintah State Bank will meet in the Director's room in Verna Utah on September 14, 1948 at 4:00 p m to amend Article Six of the Articles of Incorporation The capital stock shall be 100000 divided into 25 par value shares and may be increased by shareholders per state law. Directors: WM H Siddoway President Howard Woolley.

Uintah State Bank Verna Utah Arle

Four Vernal youths killed in auto accident

The accident near Lake City claimed the lives of Harold D. R. Odekirk born in Vernal in 1926 and Dale Goodrich born in 1932 also of Vernal. Myrtle Victoria Givens born 1933 in Duchesne, moved to Vernal with family, survived by parents and siblings. Surviving relatives include Jane and Nadine Odekirk, Dallis Robert Lois Carolyn Sharon Ann Goodrich, and James George Laona Chloe Givens plus Varle serving in the army.

Jane Nadine Odekirk Dale Goodrich Vernal Lyle Oral Iva Anderson Goodrich Ife Naples LDS Ward Ward Dallis Robert Lois Caroelyn Sharon Ann Goodrich Myrtle Victoria Givens James A Myrtle Wheeler Givens Duchesne Mt. Emmons Uintah High School LDS Church Lawrence James George J LaOna Chloe Givens Varle

Charter Night Set for Cub Scout Pack 3240

CHARTER NIGHT SET FOR CUB SCOUTS S Hatch and Don H Wilson pack committee men Rev Joseph H Warner Jr cubmaster and Mrs Kenneth Stringham and Mrs Milburn Hatch den mothers of dens one and two respectively Charter members of Pack 3240 who will be awarded their certificates and insignia at the charter night Den one Kary Stringham denner Lee Caldwell Daniel C Collier Ronald Parron Lattner Neil Postma Ward Shiner Gary Slaugh Kent Stringham and Robert Stringham Den two Ronald Virgle Hatch denner Kenny Ashby Richard Haynes Thomas Montgomery Ronald Spencer and Dale Jay Winward.

S. Hatch Don H. Wilson Joseph H. Warner Jr Kenneth Stringham Milburn Hatch Pack den One Kary Stringham Denner Lee Caldwell Daniel C. Collier Ronald Parron Lattner Neil Postma Ward Shiner Gary Slaugh Kent Stringham Robert Stringham den Two Ronald Virgle Hatch Kenny Ashby Richard Haynes Thomas Montgomery Ronald Spencer Dale Jay Winward

Community notes of travels births and visits from local families

Doris Johnson and family returned from Salt Lake City. Stephen Floyd Tullis and sister Faye visited Salt Lake City. a baby boy born July 22 to Richard and Helen Offut. Hawthorne visitors Frank Glines and LaVern Hatch. Gail Glines prior name. Thurmer Rasmussen and family visited Lapoint. Loreen Johnson home from Salt Lake City. ten day vacation with grandmother Myrtle Erekson. A large 4 H group attended Wolf Creek Pass outing led by Mrs. Horrocks and Mrs. Fletcher. Nila Perry led Mrs. Mecham’s group. James Fisher family built a house on Venis Johnson's property. Gowell Wardle and Lyle Remington welcomed a boy Aug 1. Lyle and Remingtons vacation Northwest Idaho on return trip. Primary conference held Sunday. Sea Gull Girls graduation directed by their leader.

Grant Broadhead Midvale Nolan Savage Vernal Ed Pillsbury Phoenix Arizona Lonz Marx California Otto Bisel June Bisel Wilma Bingham Ballard Bert Norton Wave Neilson Pits Carl Hedengen Ogden Rayee Doris Dunn Blue Mountain Polly Karren Lawrence Lee Eva Christensen Lela Hacking Roosevelt Clair Hacking Z. C. Hacking Salt Lake City Gerald Trujillo Browns, Park, Colo Merrill Rasmussen LaVanna Ruth Williams Boyd Williams Price Margaret Harrison Lyle Perry Marvin, Perry Dragerton Clyde Wahlquist Ed Jenkins Leland Pery Lapoint Ray Sybil Floyd Perry Alice” Angus Spanish Fork Anna J. C. Holt Frank Glines Hawthorne Nevada Sharon and Lavern Hatch Briant Roberts Salt Lake Mary Glines Verital Thurmer Raemussen E. S. Walker Bishop Everett Alexander Oakland Cal Bert Caldwell Hyrum Ruth Lorna Brice Searles Willow Creek Rile Black Nila Dale Stephen Perry Floyd Tullis Snyder Faye Richard Offut Offut Helen Woodruff Glines Wolf Creek Pass Wayne Horrocks Lynn Fletcher Nila Perry Lynn Mecham James Fisher Venis Johnson Gowell Wardle F Lyle Remington Northwest Idaho

Newsboys Get Help as Post Office Relents

Rural delivery patrons may place an additional receptacle on mail box posts for newspaper delivery. Boxes may be placed on the post or below the rural mailbox so as not to interfere with mail delivery or hazard to the carrier. The box may display any newspaper and advertising according to the regulation change.

Delegates Return From State Demon Convention

Delegates return from the state convention as nominees emerge for the November election. The ticket includes Ray H. Leavitt and Reya Beck Bosone for Congress in the Second District, Herbert B. Maw and John S. Boyden for Governor, and other state offices with multiple candidates for secretary of state attorney general auditor treasurer and district positions. Selvin reportedly withdraws from the 13th district race in favor of Juab County Democrats.

Ray H. Leavitt Reya Beck Bosone Herbert B. Maw John S. Boyden Jerrold P Begley Heber Bennion Jr Jtorney Herbert F Smart Clinton D. Vernon J.W. Pace Reese M. Reese Oliver G. Ellis Farrell H. Adams Lewis Joncas Marriner M. Morrison Harvey A. Sjostrom Lewis E. Nelson Glen W. Adams Clyde E. Patterson Joseph C. Fratto Brigham E. Roberts Toorle Erect J. Milliman Sol J. Selvin Selvin Juab County Milliman Utah House of Representaves

New Moskvich Car Debuts With Modern Features

The article notes a new Moskvich model with a 1644 pound weight, top speed near 65 mph, and fuel economy about 30 miles per gallon. It highlights hydraulic brakes and other modern improvements. It also mentions unrelated local notices of corsages, diplomas, and youth group graduations with named individuals and ward affiliations.

Colorado official thanks Utah for Vernal session courtesies

Colorado River officials express gratitude to Utah commissioner Ed Watson and others for the Vernal meeting toward the Upper Colorado River Basin compact. Judge Clif ford H. Stane notes the friendly cooperation and hopes for rapid legislative ratification and productive basin development. Another letter praises Vernal citizens for hospitality to the field house director.

Colorado Utah Cligford H. Stane Sioner Upper Colorado River Basin Tom Jensen G. E. Untermhann Commission Congress Colorado River Untermann Field House of Natural History

Ashton’s Receive 175000 Rangely Contract

Ashton Bros. Construction Co has started work on Rangely contracts for the California Oil Co and Salt Lake Pipeline Co valued in excess of 175000. Ten cottages and six garages are planned for the California project, while six cottages, one bunkhouse, and three garages will serve the Salt Lake Pipeline project. Carl Swain is supervising the construction.

Rangely California Oil Co Salt Lake Pipeline Co Ashton Bros. Construction Co California Co Carl Swain Ashton Company

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J. A., Cheney Eastern Utah Banker'i Agssn Chenney Oy Mir Trank Klatt New’ Bédie Ken Lundell Henry G. Lundell Europe Western Machiinery Lewis J. Wershey Selective Service Truman Louisenfrow George Irvin Ershey Irvin W. Hart Jer I. Griffing Orvil Hullinger Clearfield Hullingers Wolf Creek Romana Harrison Myrna Taylor Birdie Wooley Deon Veon Rasmussen Elma Bodily Joan Walker Glee Wardle Cleo Woolley WM. H. Siddoway ‘Presiden Howard Woolley Brodekirk Navy Okinawa Hudson Engineering Co CUB Doris Johnson Post Office Lot Ireland Nia Hatch Marvel Perry Joleen Timothy Ra- Nae Samuels Marie Workman Carol Ann ‘Boss Carol Ann Crystal Perry YWMIA Elmer Morley Sunnyside Orlan Watkins Rollin Duke Saul Anny Colorado Waters East 1St North Town House J. Adtt Lynn Martinsen W. Gurr International George Wali Jensen Ashton’s Appethene Showalter Motor CO Verant
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