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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1946

Page

16

Crowds At 1946 Uintah Basin Rodeo Shine

Vernal Utah hosts a three day rodeo drawing record crowds with top money winners Mat Cropper and Sam Fancher from Utah and Arizona's Ben Fancer leading bronc riding. Karl Allen's Stable sweeps horse events as Ralph Pittman and Ken Smith post high scores. An accident marring the show, Clyde Higinson suffers a leg fracture while Nugget the bronco breaks a hind leg. officials retire the animal.

Fancer Sam Ben Prescott Ariz Mat Cropper Deseret Utah Ben Fancer Cropper Am Fancer Karl Allen Ralph Pittman Trixie Mae Marl Alien Skippy Silver Ray Ken Smith Myton Uintah Basin Big Codey Searle Tom Ft Duchesne Clyde Higginson Orem Bancroft Idaho Army Air|s Forces Tokyo Wayne Hall Ralph Pipen Tra Mock

Freeman Opens Dry Cleaning Firm in Vernal

Earl J. Freeman and his son Earl C. Freeman announce the opening of their cleaning and tailoring establishment on First South street between Neval Avenue and First West. They renovated the old Dillman building after returning from service with the Navy and China Burma India theater, saying their plant is modern and equipped to handle all cleaning and tailoring work.

Earl J. Freeman Earl C. Freeman First South Street Neval Avenue First West Freemans Fae Vernal Dillman Inet Naval Finance Maywood California Hisson

Contests Slated For Teenage Canteen Friday

Contests are planned at the Teenage Canteen this Friday with a tennis tournament and other games. Prize money will go to winners, door prizes will be awarded, and Vernal Women’s Club members will host. The Teen Canteen runs from 7:30 to 10 p.m.

Ted Thacker Canteen Clue Vernal

City Park Play Days End Monday

The city county recreation department will close its supervised play program at City Park next Monday. Frank Wright, director, announced the final day. An average of 40 children attended on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays in June and July with Mrs. Erland Preece and Mrs. Edith Janogich serving as supervisors.

Cl Park Frank Wright Erland Preece Edith Janogich

Plans Laid for Indian Days At Roosevelt

Harold Dillman announces the 1946 Indian Days in Roosevelt on August 22 and 23. Events include a parade, opening ceremonies with Governor Herbert, free barbecue, Indian and White athletic contests, Indian campment, Bear and Turkey dances, horse races, pony events, and traditional horse pulling. Mrs Ray E Dillman directs, with Salt Lake City horsemen participating.

Roosevelt Harold Dillman Zracle Cnew Herbert Indiana Dillman Salt Lake City Ray E. Diliman

Rent Security Deposits Must Be Refunded

Landlords who collected security deposits from tenants in rent controlled properties between July 1 and July 26 must refund deposits within 30 days. Utah official warns deposits may not be collected without OPA permission. Some lodging houses removed posted maximum rates during OPA lapse. now cards must be displayed in every room.

Glen’ D. Reese Utah Sifict OPA Reese

Fremont Lake Reported Deepest Body in Wyoming

Fremont Lake, claimed as Wyoming’s deepest body of water, sits on the western edge of the Wind River mountains with a maximum depth noted in historic surveys.

Fremont Lake Ape Wind River Mountains Wyoming

Vernal Men Get Delivery on Plane

Three Vernal men named Luther and Date Stewart and Clyde Caraveau received their pilot licenses after course instruction by Bill Hanna. The men plan to undertake country trips in the Luscombe aircraft once the deliveries are completed.

Luther Date Stewart Caraveau Cew Luscombe Aire Rhce Wd Wil Sia Stewart Clyde Caraveau Bol Hanna

Prize Winners Listed for Rodegy Parade

Prize winners in the Vernal Rodeo parade were announced by parade chairman George Roth. Winners included Bruce Seeley and Clarence Freestone Jr in under 12 best horse and outfits, Willis and Junius Southam first in the 15 class on mats, Mrs Paul Morrow in adult cowboy cowgirl class, and Mary Hackingwen judged among other awards. Judges were Roth Wiest and Schaefermeyer. Eskelson's stables horses featured with the Vernal Rodeo queen and attendants.

Bruce Seeley Clarence Freestone Southam Willis and Junius George Southam Paul Morrow Mary Hackingwen Sien Mravo L. Jacobson Mr. Roth Gene Wiest Henry

Maw Urges Utah Sugar Allotment Hike

Maw urges an increase in Utah sugar allotment to aid housewives. He warns 25 percent of pear, peach and apple crops could be left on trees if consumption is not expanded. Governor Maw appeals to Agriculture Secretary Clinton P. Anderson for action to prevent canning shortages amid proposed OPA limits.

Utah U. Bev. of Agriculture Clinton Pierson Ove Te OPA Adateas

1 H Clubbers Leave Today for Three Day Camp

One hundred ninety 4-H club members depart from Big Park for a three day camp. Leaders and parents accompany the group as they travel with tents bikes and crafts gear. Registration closes at noon today and officers will be elected. A hike is planned and campers will return by Saturday noon.

Uiitaon Paren Tata Vetini Marden Wi Progrem Wil Pees

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