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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1951

Page

12

Vernal's First Lady Busy with Kids and Clubs

Vernal's first lady Lillian Henderson, wife of Mayor Charles R. Henderson, dedicates time to youth and community groups. Born in Fruita Colorado, she grew up on Willow Creek Ranch, attended Wasatch Academy and Uintah High, and after marrying in 1932 raised two daughters Verna and Renee while leading girl scout work, club activities, and PTA roles. She hosts teen gatherings at home, chairs Girls State committees, directs 4H and civic projects, and remains active in the Vernal social and charitable scene.

Charles R. Henderson Vernal City Salt Lake Tribune Lillian Willow Creek Fruita Colo Charles Turner Pauline Turner Uezelbush Lil Wasatch Academy Mt. Pleasant Uintah High Hender- Sot Mather Verna Renee Uintah Utah - Rite Agricultural College O. T Tudo Hendersgon Vernal Kidd American Legion Auxiliary Parlent-Teachers Association Uintah High School Pta Central School Group Paula Hodgkinledgkinson Maseser Afton Powell Beth Sullivan Eigtt Happy Go Maeser Linda Caldwell Veda Clark Carolee Davis Mary Ann Ring Eleanor King Marva Billings Delores Jeffries Carolyn Sullivan Carma Weeks Eleanor Hacking Maralea Smith Garden Club Ora Fae Wardle Glenna Walker Rita Jean McConkle

September 14 15 Amateur Horse Race Roundup

The article describes an upcoming amateur horse races event with a free-for-all relay and saddle horse races. Daily saddle horse events are planned with day shows on Friday and Saturday. Details list organizers and secretaries for the event.

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Rex Layne Heads Vernal Fight Card Planned Sept 22

Rex Layne is slated to headline a Vernal boxing night on September 22 with a Jaycees sponsored card featuring Utah fighters. Proceeds benefit local sports funding as Layne, Nelson, and Fullmer contenders headline a lineup that includes Whittle versus Kimble and Mimic versus Irish Kid Voles, with Marvin Jenson handling fights.

Rex Layne Jay Vee Utah Didiné Tex Layne Honoince Sex Layne Jick Nelson Roo Whittle Frankie Kimble Pokane Billy Mrvynes Gene Fullmer Antiador Jacobs Ernie Mimic Voles Marvin Jenson Weat Jordan Romilia Degrecy Sports and Recreation Pani Liteg Lavine Nelson Frankie Berkevich Nertal Preece Jaycees

KSL to Broadcast BYU Football and Basketball Games

BYU football and basketball contests will be aired on KSL this season. Sportscasters Paul Royall and Dean Bennett will cover football and basketball respectively, with the BYU Idaho State College opener at Provo on September 14 under lights at 8:00 pm.

Brigham Young University KSL Atel S Ballif BYU Athletic Committee Edward Kimball Paul Royall Dean Bennett Royal Bennett Byu-Idaho State College Provo

Carter Oil Briefs and Local Socials Summary

The Barry Parks of the Carter Seismograph crew welcome a baby girl born Sunday at 1 PM. Eloine Baughman organized a Carter group for a pot luck at City Park last Sunday. After supper, guests square danced at the Empire Club. Pete Link finishes a summer assignment Friday and plans to enter the University of Wisconsin on September 24 with his father and brother. The stork made 4 surprise.

Barry Parks Carter Eloine Baughman Empire Club Pete Link Pete University of Wisconsin Stork

Classic U Stadium showdown between Cardinals and Rams

Two leading NFL teams, the Chicago Cardinals and the Los Angeles Rams, prepare for a high profile game at the University of Utah stadium. Notable stars Charla Tripps and Bob Waterfield headline a battle recalling Rose Bowl history. tickets go on sale in Salt Lake City with premium seats priced at five dollars within the 30 yard line and two eighty outside.

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Husband and Wife Scotch Match Planned for Sept 9

A Husband and Wife Scotch Match is planned for September 9 at the Vernal Golf Course. Players should register at the club house by September 5. Lunch will follow the match at the Hotel Vernal supper room, hosted by the rosera. For details contact Mrs A W Shepherd or Mrs Stan King.

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Forest Fire Prevention Emphasized for Labor Day

Forest officials urge continued vigilance as Labor Day approaches after an unusually fire-safe year on Ashley National Forest. Only two fires have been found by August 28, both extinguished before damage. Officials credit moisture, but stress care by picnickers and campers. Rangers prepare campgrounds and picnic areas for heavy holiday use and urge the public to keep fires unattended far from their areas.

Ashley National Forest Wm. Durst

State Fair Improves for 1951 Exhibits

The Salt Lake City fair grounds undergo extensive preparation for the 1951 State Fair. Crews are finishing repairs and new facilities are under construction as decorations and cleaning processes are stepped up in anticipation of the event.

Salt Lake City

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