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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1954

Page

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Naples Wins Thriller To Take Stake League

Terry Auderson of Naples delivered a dramatic final inning home run to beat Ashley 6 5 in a stake league thriller at Jaycee Ball Park. Naples forged a late rally overcoming unearned hits as Ashley chased the title, with Naples advancing to district and All Church tournaments in Denver Salt Lake City.

Ashley Naples Terry DeMar Davall Arnold Kidd Glade Anderson Duvall Ervin Harrison Naylex Terry Anderson Uintah Stake Church Denver Salt Lake City Jaycee Ball Park Ft. Duchesne

Kirkham to Officiate at Ward Conference

Oscar A. Kirkham of the First Council of Seventy will officiate at the stake quarterly conference in August 21 and 22. Paul C. 8 representative meeting set for 6:20 p.m. Saturday with a reader ship meeting at 6 p.m. quorum presidents and counselors invited. General sessions begin at 10 a.m. Sunday with further public sessions scheduled.

Oscar A. Kirkham First Council of Seventies Church of Jesus Christ of Latter da Saints Wiugust Paul C

Republicans Schedule Primary Convention in Vernal County

Republican delegates from Uin tah County meet at the Courthouse Friday evening for a primal convention to choose one slate for county commissioner. Three candidates vie: Grant Southam, George P. Rath, and Reuben McConkle. Dr. C Perry Smith will speak. Logan is party chairman and urges full attendance.

Uintah County Hug L. Richens Fourear County Grant Southam George P. Rath Vernal Reuben McConkle Maeser C. Perry Smith Logan Cathe County Republican Party

Democrats to Eliminate One Sheriff Candidate

Uintah County Democrats will hold their primary convention at Glines Ward Chapel recreation hall Friday at 8 p m. Delegates will vote to eliminate one of three county sheriff candidates: incumbent Herbert M. Sayer Harold Twichell and Morris Caldwell. All delegates urged to attend by Birchell Goodrich, county Democratic chairman.

Uintah County Glines Ward Recreation Hall Couty Herbert M. Sayer Harold Twiche Morris Caldwell Birchell Goodrich

Glines Ward tops junior softball in round robin setup

Glines Ward’s junior softball team led the first half and won decisive elimination to enter a four team round robin. Maeser Second edged Trident in a tight semifinal, earning top seed with a late August game planned against Jensen to determine final standings.

Glines Ward Jsourth Glines Fret Halfer Mai Tridet Mai Seren Sndes Maeser Mac Trident Jensen Eser Bec Joe Bane Renta

Republican Policy Committee Sets Debate on Project Bill

The Republican Policy Committee plans to docket a debate on a complex bill concerning a large amount of tractate matters. Senator Eugene D C Millikin of Cole, a Republican Policy Committee member, indicated Senate action was anticipated for the afternoon to set the debate time.

Republican Policy Committee Senate Trates Eugene DC Millikin R Cole

Acting Manager Colton Vets Duchesne District Change

Acting manager Garth M Colton serves as vetting manager of the Duchesne District replacing Dale C Naylor who moved to Winnemucca Nevada grazing district. A Vernal Chamber of Commerce forest tour toured Diamond Mountain Brush Creek Mountain and Dry Fork Mountain led by Bill Hurst of Ashley National Forest.

Garth M Colton Duchesne Bureau of Land Diamond Mountain Brush Creek Mountain Dry Fork Mountain Vernal Chamber of Commerce Bill Hurst Ashley National Forest Tam Tron Springs Vernal

River Trip and Park Tour by National Park Service Kin

Bertha McPherson daughter of the late Stephen Mathew first director of the National Park Service visited Dinosaw Nation al Monument last week as part of her tour of National Parks in the Western States. She took a one day river trip from Pat's Hole in Split Mountain Gorge. Ralph V. McKnight TVA Knoxville visited Uintah County farms using TVA fertilizer along with Louis Jensen and Leon Nicholson from the SAC at Logan. They visited LaRue Pickup Randlett Loris Woolley Le Point and Victor Bingham Mae ser farms.

Bertha McPherson Stephen Mathew National Park Service Dinosaw National Monument Pat's Hole ii Split Mountain Gorge Vitar Wee Pn Fon Steeheees Connecticut TVA Authority Ralph V. McKnight Tennessee Valley Authority Knoxville Stest Uintah County TVA Fertilzer Mr McKnight Louis Jensen Extension Agronomiat Leon Nicholson SAC Logan LaRue Pickup Randlett Loris Woolley Lepoint Victor Bingham Maeser

Golf Tourney Nears With 70 Players Entered

Ralph Ashton shot a 68 to lead medalist play at Vernal Golf Course as about 710 golfers qualified for the fourth annual tourney which starts Saturday. Corne Asmus carded a 73 for second low. Defending champion Ashton is listed, with pairings to be announced at a kick off party tonight at the Elite Club.

Ralph Ashton Vernal Corne Asmus Mr. Ashton Inelite Club Cutatan Pang Pollen Anfena Buddy Orchard Chacapian Louisiana Deb Casada Carne Asmus D. L. Scott Enos Bregit Siddow B. King Leno

Uranium Shipments Begin Amid Heavy Work At Valley Site

The article notes uranium shipments starting this week at the Valley site with drilling reaching extensive depths. Rernal and Davis crews operate rigs to drill open holes and core sampling while ore is hauled by trucks to a Rifle plant. Local contractors and rail or road transport are mobilized to support the operation and planned output before snow.

Rifle

Utah Firemen Back River Storage Plan Amid Convention Debates

Utah firemen voiced strong support for the Upper Colorado River Storage project during their 46th convention. Senator Stringham urged irrigation and power development, praising Utah’s vast resources and stressing the need to balance water allocations among Upper and Lower Basin states.

Stat Site Memos Association Moe Tone Feet Cali Dyanaamnyons Congress Senate William Knowland Phora House Joseph Martin Tates Utah Firemen Sen Bo Stringham Utah West Mr. Stringham America Dinosaur National Monument Sen Stringham Colorado River Lee's Ferry Arizona-Utah Tha River

Uintah Basin Roundup Climax Utah Amateur Rodeo Season

The Uintah Basin Roundup will climax the Utah amateur rodeo season at Vernal United County Fair August 27. Prizes include belt buckles for average winners in saddle bronc bare back team roping and calf roping with shows starting at 7 30 nightly.

Uintah Basin Utah United County Fair Vernal Roping Club Herb Jane Fowler Vernal Milt Searle

Vernal Artists Sweep UBIC Art Exhibit Honors

Vernal artists dominated the UBIC Art Exhibit with several first prize winners across categories. First place oil and watercolor honors went to Mrs. Josephine Taylor and Larry Hodgkinson, with Hodgkinson claiming two firsts in oil and juvenile watercolor.

Ien Vernal UBIC Josephine Taylor Colorado Kotkies Heed Taylor Charpoal Rawin Esetrv Gardner Larry Hodgkinson Reed Taylor Jarda Aners C. L. Deved Hampton Rhythe Shimmin John Jorgensen Stanley Harrison Wanda Smuin Lonietta Mc Jean “Ileide Diane Norton Diane Blaine Diane Blaine, ‘Kal Hunt, Trilla Lem Rert, Rol Allred Gara Snow Ot Sullivan Linda Herbert Beth Dart Jor Norton Mary Norton Carol Lynn Cook Mary Blaine Judy Cnet Kee Oss Wilderin Red Darrie Culenden Hele Bow Cook Barbara ‘Uitec Larfe 7 Art Club Ich Leo

Caldwell wins UBIC horseshoe singles at Roosevelt

In a UBIC horseshoe singles event at Roosevelt last Friday, Chellus Caldwell defeated Bill Johnson 80 45 and advanced to the finals before a three game tie. Carl Johnson and Gar Elaredge also reached the finals, with Caldwell defeating them to claim the title. other results include Vernal placing in the top rounds.

Chells Caden Vernal UBIC Roosevelt Carl Johnson Garon Elaredge Mr. Caldwell Bil‘l Johnson Oie Suirsige

California Man Found Dead In Vernal Cabin

A 49-year-old Sacramento man, Patrick H. Kelley, was found dead in his rented Vernal cabin room late Tuesday. Death attributed to natural causes. Kelley’s identity confirmed, with county officials notified. he reportedly had a brother in Sacramento.

Sacramento California Patrick H. Kelley Fingel Tives Ito Unital Unty Kelley Faniaout Dreger Efone Henco Satting George Larvel A

USAC Official Clarifies Time Trial Officials Role

A USAC official outlined the role of officials during time trials, stressing oversight, safety, and procedural consistency. The statement emphasizes accurate timing, proper flag signals, and adherence to track rules to ensure fair competition.

Escaped Prisoner Captured After Hours of Freedom

James Reginald John Lake, an Army deserter held for federal authorities, escaped from Utohn Cafe after being fed and drifted through Maeser area. He was found hiding in tall grass west of Waite Motor by Vernal City Police Officer Morris Caldwell five hours later, ending a brief manhunt. Lake, AWOL from Ft Hood Texas since July, had earlier been arrested for improper vehicle registration.

Morria Caldwell Vernal Boss Uuin James Reginald John Lake Lake Trust Cafe OP Skaggs Virginia Adams Maester Fheser Ver‘nat Waite Motor Company Ben Samuels Waite Motor Caldwell U. S. Army Ft. Hood Texas Sammy Hatch Utah State Haghway Patrol Army

Spear Couple Visits Sister in Ottuma

Mr and Mrs Oscar Spear of Ottuma Iowa spent a couple of days here last week visiting Mrs Spear's sister Mrs T H Seager and family.

Oscar Spear Ottuma, Towa

Portland Softball Bulletin Delays Two Games Tonight

Bus trouble cancels a Portland women’s softball doubleheader against Ashley Me Men Teaming Round Ruby Bin, with two games postponed. Shamrock women from Batt Lake City and ART join the tournament night lineup, determining winners and losses as Eight faces Dees.

Portland Soam Ashley Me Ruby bin Shamrock Batt Lake City Bale Art At Art Dees Ttt

Cowboys Roundup and Barbecue Feature Event Report

An early notice describes the 4th annual Cowboys Roundup and Barbecue featuring cattle horse shows and a benefit for youth. Wayne Cook is listed as an expert speaker with plans for demonstrations and community activities at the event.

Wayne Cook Ithe Peccavenl

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