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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1952
Page
8
A community group met at Rose Roby’s home for a Better Breakfast Club session. Attendees shared refreshments and spent the afternoon sewing aprons. Charles Davis assisted with serving. The event concluded with a plan for a future gathering.
Excerpts from Uintah Monthly News describe servicemen in England and Yokosuka Japan. Captain Charles Lewis reports Londoners travel for Whiten holidays while roads clog, gasoline at 80 cents per five quarts, miners earn 125 dollars monthly, Americans compare costs, and interest in world politics grows. The piece contrasts English sports such as cricket with American entertainment and notes service members and a Naval rating, Gerald Ericksen, stationed in Yokosuka, Japan, enlisted May 19, 1949.
Sunteen Workers met July 28 at Mrs Hatvish home with apron making and games. Edn served tea and light snacks. Scissor Sisters gathered at Naomi Oaks home on August 21 with a weaving course and tapioca pudding. attendees included Mrs Carrter and others. Next meeting set for Larate Long’s home.
The report details the突然 death of a church leader connected to Michigan and Utah. It notes his admission to the Utah State Bar in 1905, his roles as former Uintah Stake president, service on a mission to Eaviend, and membership on the general board of the L. U. S. Sunday School. It mentions he owned a ranch in Uintah County and ran a livestock farm there.
Clair Acord accompanied by his wife Idona leaves Vernal to travel to Lansing for a meeting of the American Institute of Cooperatives. Marlea Smith from Utah will also attend as part of the 4-H Club delegation representing Utah Bowler et al. Members from the 4-H Club and Utah Bowtees participate in the event.
The Uintah Basin Industrial Convention began Wednesday morning featuring a parade that drew record crowds. Speakers included Dr. Tom L. Martin of Brigham Young University and Senator Wallace Bennett. The three day event, backed by local industries and civic groups, highlighted economic themes and included an oratorial contest and irrigation discussions led by B. H. Stringham.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Milton Wooley Milton Ta Jer and Salt Lake City Democrat candidates urging turnout in September to November. Mentionsinclude officials from Uintah County and a water secretary bid. Event featured two solo songs by Margaret Franke with accompanist Mrs BH Stringham.
A fragmentary notice mix features a missing person appeal for Davin Ward via Fawn Collier, plus sale ads for a cement mixer and finisher, carpets, a Bendix washer, and a glass item. Listings mention West Main Tourist Lodge and a ballet registration, with unclear names and addresses throughout.
The Ace Church softball league opens with a double elimination format as teams play on an agreed date. Third Ward defeated Davin Ward, Naples beat Gillies 15 to, and First Ward beat Tridel. other results included matches involving Lapolat and Coeney. The schedule shows Monday night games with winners advancing in the double elimination rounds.
Sunday afternoon action at Rangely features a 5 to 1 scoreline amid a limited crowd and postgame refreshments. Names appear garbled but include Vernal players and several listed teams.
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