Vernal Rodeo draws crowded crowds with tight times
At Vernal rodeo events Ray Boss rode a 17.2 second bulldogging run and Frank Jackson set an 11 second time. Winners included Blaze Pratt Jim White and Red Wilmer in bareback and bulldogging, with Dick Griffith and Sam Francher prominent in bull riding. The weekend featured grand entry parades, state flag pennants, historic rodeo presidents, and nightly dances at Imperial Halls.
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Chalmers
Glen Wadsworth
Fox O
Callahan Igus Lindaur
Ray Boss
Frank Jackson
Toade
Jim Strole
Red Wilmer
Dean Robinson
Goldy Carlton
Clinton Jack Taylor
Max
Chapcose
Ambrose Wash
Jim Eagan
Dick Griffith
Bronco
Taylor Red Wilmer
Jim White
Bruce Emmersop
Slim Strole
Ray
Bennie Bender
Colf
Sam Francher
Jake Dyer
Walt Alsbaugh
Blaze Pratt
Tommy Young
Rick Griffith
Jack Pella
Chivers
Hatch Kari
L Cloward
Pettigrew
Wagoner
B H Stringham
J R Douglas
W Lewis
Alvin E Weeks
Devere Carroll
Lee Bennion
H L Caldwell
Russel Montgomery
Ona Harnett
Frank Henderson
Otis Weeks
Gene Welst
Ono! Barnett
Jim Egan
Louis Lindsur
Feli Fernadez
Glen
Jensen
Maxie Chapoose
Duchesne
Tale Face
Ommy Young
Fo Might & Co C
Steamboat Springs
W Bashan Neuta Firecracker
Fret Reynolds
Lloyd Hust
Pauline
Dic Ickard
Benny Bender
Jo Jo
Dic
Imperial Halls
Freestone Orchestra
Burial of Mathew Baker in Vernal Memorial Park
Mathew Baker longtime Vernal resident and miner died at 67 in Colorado Springs after treatments. Funeral at Kingsbury Community Church featured hymns Led Kindly Light Rock of Ages and Abide With Me. Survived by widow Eleanor and numerous relatives including daughters Hazel Hall Vernal Bertha Ellis Rangely Mary James Grand Junction Colorado granddaughters and grandsons. Creditors must file claims with Wallace Calder law office by October 9 1945 as administrator Hyrum Greenhow and Elizabeth Greenhow estate notice.
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Mathew Baker
Vernal
Vernal Memorial Park
Kingsbury
Mr Baker
Pennsylvania
Ashley Valley
Colorado Springs
Margaret Francke
Elizabeth M Hailwood
Eleanor
Hazel Hall
Rangely
Bertha
Ellis
Hyrum Greenhow
Henry Hyrum Greenhow
Elizabeth Greenhow
Card of Thanks for Mary Johnson estate notices
Card thanks for help during illness death and burial of Jane Murray. Gratitude for floral offerings and sympathy. Probate and Guardian Ship Notices advise consulting clerk and signers for details. Notice to Creditors for Estate of Mary Johnson claims due by December 9 1045. Azer Johnson administrator.
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Jane Murray
Clerk of District Court
Mary Johnson
Wallace, Calder
United State Bank
Vernat Utah
Azer Johnson
Mary J Ghee
Vernal Rodeo Committee Receives Praise for 1945 Show
The Vernal Rodeo Committee earned high praise for the three day 1945 rodeo, concluding Saturday night. Howard L Caldwell and members were commended for smooth program handling amid large crowds and extensive support from ward groups. Proceeds go to building stands for new chapels, with beard contest winners announced at the Saturday dance.
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Vernal Rodeo Committee
Howard L Caldwell
Roestee
Caldwell
Clark
Felten
Sid Flow
Eugene Weist
Ons Wek
James Hemistreet
Decorge Roth
Alvin & Weir
Dee
Effent
Ff Thirt Ward
Glines Ward
Jimmy Freestone Jr
Alvin Kay
George C Davis
Salley Woolgrowers
Neal Caldwell
Utah and Colorado Wardens Plan Antelope Hunt
Utah and Colorado game wardens met at Baxter near the state line to plan the antelope hunt opening August 18. Utah will issue 50 permits for three days, Colorado 100. hunts in Daggett County and near Sanwood and Green River areas. Officials discussed cross border operations and a future meeting to discuss lower Diamond Mountain area access.
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Henry Slaugh
Colorado Game and Fish Commiisions
Baxter
Utah Colorado
Colorado
Utah
Daggett County
Keith Smith Range
Sanwood
Green River
Spirks Ranch
Utah Uwreemin
Mr Slough
Omeelink jCleve Centry
Meeker Leonard
Hudnall
Gilbert N Hunter
Denver
Slough
Diamond Mountain
Colorado Line
Disrupted Schedule Affects Utah Hunt at Colorado Site
Disjointed timing and congestion hindered the planned Utah hunt event, with parts of the area becoming inaccessible. Organizers consider exchanging adjacent areas to Colorado to restore access and resume activities.
Health officers report poliomyelitis and other diseases spread
In Uintah Weber Duchesne Wasatch and Salt Lake regions 256 total communicable disease cases were reported with 12 new poliomyelitis cases and 46 undulant fever cases. One drunk raw milk case noted and several counties logged cases with one fatality among patients.
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Uintah County
Utah
Weber County
Eureka
Utah States
Ogden City
Duchesne
Wasatch Coun
Department of Health
Juab County
Rocky Mountain
Emery County
Lake County
Salt Lake City
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Andew Atwood
Maescr. Ag
Falding Baby Buggy
Thorne Residence Agr
Monarch Coal Range Inquire
Tuckett Utah Motor
Searle Furs & Feed
Searles Furs
Hank OP
Sam
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Ashley Me
Vernal Cafe
Poland
Hopkins
IL C Thorne
Starle & Co
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Bank OF Vernal Agli
Community House
Lowe Gooudrich
Ad Floyd Jackson
Bertha Ellis
Istate
America
Gide
Uintah State Bank
Vernal Lions Club
Bank of Vernal
Vernal Jr. Chamber of Commerce
Board of County Commissioners
Ashley Woolgrowers Association
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