Montage of Local News Notes From Vernal Area 1943
Francis Feltch named zone chairman over Vernal Roosevelt and Duchesne clubs by district Lions. Private Keith Harrison writes from Camp Chaffee Arkansas enjoying army life. Don Showalters welcome a baby boy born July 2 at LDS Hospital Salt Lake City. July 24 visit to Trout Creek by Henry Schiefermeyer and families. Weather official A T Johnson says Monday hottest day of season at 81 degrees. Bennions return from Hayden Colorado for short visit. John and Rita Davis visit relatives Harold E Davis home. George Merkley of Uintah State Bank back on his feet after surgery at LDS Hospital. Marriage licenses issued July 27 to Chadwick Noel and Lois Caldwell Vernal. Ivan Rogers and Mary Jensen Leota and Randlett. J Ross Merrell installed bishop of Jensen Ward. Mrs Grant Southamenter honored for son Lyles birthday. Phyllis Perry Hal arrives for month with mother. Beatrice Hatch and Grant Peterson wed in Provo August 4. Earl Schaelermeyer home helping with haying. Ne Gastinerita improving after Valley Hospital operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Feltch
Utah
Uintah State Bank
LDS Hospital
Salt Lake City
Chadwick Noel
Lois DeAnn Caldwell
Vernal
Ivan. Rogers
Leota
Mary Afton Jensen
Randlett
J. Ross Merrell
Jensen Ward
Grant Southamenter
Lyles
Phyllis Perry Hal
Leonard Perry
Beatrice Joy Hatch
Grant Peterson
Provo
Peterson
Joseph Hatch
30 Years Ago River Expedition From Ouray To Lee's Ferry
Thirty years ago Bus Hatch Frank Swain Tommy Hatch Royce Mowrey completed a 14 day journey down the Green and Colorado rivers from Ouray to Lee's Ferry Ariz. In other news Clyde Hartle and Mrs Henry Postma were injured when brakes failed on a truck on a mountain grade. Miss Iene Johnson won the UBSC Loving Cup for best preservation. Hyrum Rasmussen and Las Vegas visitors Elva Johnson and grandchildren were guests. Barta May Henderson engaged to Ardath Young Siddoway with wedding planned August 29 at the Salt Lake Temple. A baby boy born to Roy and Florence Case Ellefritz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bus Hatch
Frank Swain
Tommy Hatch
Royce Mowrey
Green
Colorado
Ouray
Lee's Ferry
Ariz
Frank Hartle
Clyde
Henry Postma
Mr. Hartle
Hartle
Iene Johnson
Vers Nal
UBSC
Hyrum Rasmussen
Elva Johnson
Las Vegas
Barta May Henderson
Ardath Young Siddoway
Salt Lake Temple
Roy Ellefritz
Ellefritz
Florence Case
Reverend Ostenson Returns to Vernal From Durango
On August 15, 1503 Reverend E. Ostenson arrived back in Vernal from Durango Colorado where he served the Episcopal Church for the past year as rector. Eight year old Wesley Manwaring was recently kicked by a horse and severely cut the face. Jacob Olsen is laying brick for Coltharp's new brick store. John Fairchild brought in twenty three apples in a single foot of space this week. Vernal Drug Co. reports a few druggists including H B News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Ostenson
Vernal
Durango
Colorao
Episcopal Church
Wesley
David Manwaring
Jacob Olsen
Coltharp
John Fairchild
Vernal Drug Co
H. B. News
Loponnt Cox Family Enjoys Trip
Glenda Cox left July with CT Moore and family for San Marino California. They toured Los Angeles San Francisco and Long Beach visiting Disneyland and Dodger Stadium. Relatives joined in Riverside Las Vegas Hoover Dam and Fairview before returning. Many friends and family in Juab visited over the month including Jarman Ipsom Mecham and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenda Cox
Moore
Famly
San Marino
Calif
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Long Beach
Loyal Cox
Terry
Hellywood
Disneyland
Los Angeles Dodgers
Pirates
Dodger Stadium
Riverside
John Dre Horns
Las Vegas
Hoover Dam
Fairview
Loyal
L. H. Cox
Ali
Clyde Cox
JasUedale
Opal Webb
Draper
Bonnie
Fresh
Fresh and Sons and Mrs. Sale Chandler of Myton. Mrs.rlyn .Anderson
Hawthorne
Mae Warburton
Lapoint
Aleyane Jarman
LeGrand Jarman
Orem
Felth
Linda Mecham
John Ipsom
Leon Mecham
Matt Mansfield
California
Jack Jenkins
Paula
Julie Ann
Kirk
Mable Jenkins
Eugene Workman
Myron
Elizabeth Harrison Ands
Bnd
Co-op Shopper Stan Ashton Leaves with Family
Stan Ashton went out on the stage yesterday to buy goods for the Co-op. Mrs. Ashton and the children accompanied him as far as the Wells, where they will stay with Irene Odekirk until Stan returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stan Ashton
Ample Funds Available for FBA Programs in Vernal Utah
County Office staff of Farmers Home Administration reported ample funds for all loan types at a State Program meeting in Salt Lake City. Loans listed include Operating, Farm Ownership, Water Development and Soil Conservation, and Rural Housing, with contact details for Vernal Utah, 95 South Vernal Ave. Office day is Monday. advance notice to the supervisor is advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Home Administration
Lee A. Wankler
Atton M. Fletcher
Salt Lake City
Focal Office
Joans
South Vernal Ave
Vernal
Utah
Lapoint News Briefs and Local Visits
Lake City residents gather as Pearl Sorensen and Margaret An visit Mable Jenkins in town. Flooding from a Monday storm sends debris along Deep Creek. Local families host relatives in Layton and Crem. Trailbuilders roundup welcomes Blazer Keys with Kathryn Walker and Rita Rasmussen leading. Max Clark to Salt Lake City for medical care from a finger injury. Rex Jenkins injures leg with 14 stitches after sawing accident at Great Lake Sawmill. Lapoint Beehive girls win 26 25 over Maeser 2nd Ward in softball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brian Stubbs
Mable Jenkins
Bishop
Floyd Angus
Max Clark
Salt Lake City
Max
Jim Harrison
Murray Harrison
Kearns
Elizabeth Harrison
Rex Jenkins
Great Lake
Lapoint
Meddling Mediator Frays Labor-Management Strain
A labor leader confides marital woes to an old associate who, after listening, tells him he must side with the wife. The leader reacts with disbelief, exclaiming he never expected the confidant to align with management in his domestic dispute.
Families Attend Ogden Funeral in Utah Newspaper Tone
Ashley families travel to Ogden for the funeral of Robert LeRoy Richards nephew of Mrs. Winn who drowned in Pine View Reservoir. Reports note visits among relatives in Salt Lake City Vernal Kearns Manila and other towns with numerous named individuals and extended family gatherings over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Hodgkinson
Ace
Ronealt Winn
Ogden
Clarence Richards
Salt Lake City
Kenneth Tidwell
Jack Doyle
Kearns
Robert LeRoy Richards
Walter Davis
Craig, Cole
Annie Morrisott
Silvan Noss
Orem
Alma Preece
Glade Anderson
J. War Horrocks
Yogie Zoo
Liberty Parks
George Scotter
Canada
Eldon Bille Inga
Everett
Joey Merci
Donald Davies
Joe Merci
California
Vernal
Sadie Knight
Richfield
Lee Snyder
Myton
Cells Winn
Reed Taylor
Garth Horrocks
Brad Horrocks
John Starkle F
Denver
Colo
Two New Wildcat Wells Planned in Wonslis Valley
Gulf Of Corporation will drill two wildcat development wells in the Wonslis Valley. Wells are Ned Wash Field area unit Nos 15 and 16 Federal, sections 12 and 15, township 8S range 21E. Elevations about 5002 feet and 6950 feet. Dellson Drilling Company to spud both wells, Green River tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf of Corporation
Will Geil
Wonslis Valley
Ned Wash Field
Wasatch
Greenriver
Dellson Drilling Company
Jensen resident wins transistor radio prize at Gambles store
Baxter Powell of Jensen won a transistor radio Saturday in a Gambles store contest in Vernal. The event coincided with the Murray family reunion at Merkley Park. Readers note several local visits and family gatherings including trips to Salt Lake City, Rangely, Manila, and Phoenix with relatives and weddings mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell of
Jensen
Gambles Store
Vernal
Minor Damage To Two Fires in Vernal
Vernal Fire Department fought two minor blazes. Thursday a short in wiring at Maeser road gas pipe setup sparked a small fire. most wiring burned. Friday a fire at an old storage house behind the Sid Doway home at 347 West 1st South destroyed the building and some old contents. owners Jim Montgomery tenants were home but unaware until alerted by locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Fire Department
Ithe Dlich
Maeser Toad
Siddoway
West 1St South
Jim Montgomery
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Earl
Schaelermeyer
Pariette Mine
Valley Hospital
Caneee
A.& L. Home Furnishings
North Sid West
Loponnt Cox
Maber Jenkins
Superior Tire Service, Inc
Vernal Ave
B.f.goodrich
Pes Friesé
B.F
Moss
Senate
Capital
Frank E. Moss
Millie Church
Singham Canyon
Clove Datte Crawford
Girls Nation
American Legion Auxiliary
Ashley
Ogden Fiumeral
Mas
Ronaid Winn
Murray
Merkley Park
Della Cook
Diane
Salt Lake
OUR Saviour Lutheran Church
Boy Scout House
Carl Roosters
Ralph A. Preece
E. Main
First Security Bank
Tash Sacwly Bork Wi Vick
MA Fink Security Staly Book — Fir Bacciity Bank Af Do
LA Taal Reeway
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