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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1954

Page

15

Ensure Christmas Tree Cutting Benefits Forest Not Destruction

Article argues Christmas trees should bolster forests not exhaust them. It notes Luther’s 1546 influence, spread in Germany, and adoption in America by 1900s. Emphasizes sustainable thinning, permits, and careful harvesting to protect forest health and scenic road sides.

Ganiah Rae Reo A Martin Luther Easton Rhine River District Germany Am Olen Prantlc Fort Dearborn Illnois United States Great Dena Hatton Chrisie Tour Road Palorest Coristinga

Penney Company Authorizes Year-end Payment

Yun Nov 2 The Penney Company announces its directors have authorized a special year end payment for more than 100000 associates in 1039 stores offices and warehouses nationwide. The payment equals two weeks pay for full time staff employed all of 1954 with pro rata shares for part time and new hires. Excludes management. Distribution December 15. President A W Hughes cites strong 1954 results and notes future payments depend on yearly performance. Includes existing benefits plus thrift and profit sharing plans.

New Yun C. Penney Company United States Penney Associates Pran Fk Tor A. W. Hughes Thempany

Renn the Sand National crossing home near Chicago

Two girls from Intah County return home after a trip described in fragmentary text. Mentions a prize dress coat and Joy doy, with unclear surrounding details and names.

Intah County Chicago Maine Rand Joy

Fragmentary Texan stock tale leaves readers puzzled

A garbled OCR fragment from a Texan newspaper hints at a stock or game scene involving Bo and Ya t 'Chica. The excerpt lacks clear names, places, or outcomes, leaving readers with an unclear snapshot and no resolvable event.

Voice of Democracy contest winners highlighted in patriotic scenes

The piece depicts American life with scenes of equal wealth leveling through hopeful play, sports, and family unity. It emphasizes freedom and opportunity, portraying citizens enjoying baseball games, popcorn, and family picnics as symbols of national strength and progress.

Tace Oo Feonle Soda Co Crear United States America

Funeral Service Held Today for Henrietta Mowrey

Funeral services for Henrietta Colling Martin Mowrey were held at 12 p.m. in Vernal in the LDS First Ward. The 63-year-old, born September 23, 1881 in Kennels Michigan, died Monday in Uintah County Hospital. Survivors include her husband, a son Charles Rice, Vallejo, a stepson, two stepdaughters, a sister and a brother, with burial at Vernal Memorial Park Cemetery.

Henrietta Mowrey Henrietta Colling Martin Mowrey Vernal LDS Chay Etrewrey Uintah County Hospital Bue Kennels Mich George Collins Kalamazoo Ira Rice Earl Martin Holey Los Angeles Joh Rebekah Lodge Pagt Noble Grand Order of the ‘Eastern Star Marnage Chat Charles O Rice Vallejo Clay Iaane Fallails Idaho Fine Brothery Cdc Colin Kelamazco Margaret Castro Roseviile Dorialix Vernal Memorial Park

Great Plan by a Great People Speaks at Ceremony

An editor notes Tom as emblem of sacrifice freedom and justice. He says Tom symbolizes heritage and future love for country and God. Byars expresses pride and gratitude that deeds were not in vain, declaring I am Old Glary and I speak for Democracy. Second and third place speeches will be printed later.

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Thanksgiving service reflects on blessing and freedom

The report covers a Vernal Allprise Thanksgiving service with readings by The Rev. Pene The Rev. E.F. Chaop The Rev. Aiken and prayers from The Nev. Gordon Bishop Haullinger. President Johnson spoke of gratitude for creation redemption and the Lord Jesus Christ urging people to express thanks and remember freedom to worship.

Pene Francke E.F. Chaopper The Assembly of God Aiken Johnson Mra. Francke Nev. Gordon Haullinger America Tumiberg Jesus Christ Jesuss

Political contests and coaches seek expected winners

In political contests there is a tendency to pick the winner and that explains the activities of many people. The smart football coach has an excuse before the game why he should lose and there are many such coaches.

Hell Hole Mesuverde Mr. Clair Southam LaVar Japan San Francisco Karin Baeze Robert Lafeen Air LaVor Marines California

Thanksgiving travels and visits fill Vernal holidays

About town items recount Thanksgiving weekend among local families and guests. Many residents and out of town visitors from Salt Lake City Ogden Provo and Chicago gathered with relatives including the Siddoways McCarrels and Shiners. Notable mentions include reunions at Vernal homes for the Gurrs Wardles and Rich ards ons as well as service members returning from duty and transfers to bases in Florida Arizona and Washington.

Mildred Clark Yvonne of Ogden Lois McCarrell Thelbert McCarrel Mra Clark McCarrels Cherie Joan Gee Nancy Kelly Skinner Chicago The U of U Salt Lake Louisa Nell) Shiner Oliver Veteran Montez Link George Wiliams Dean Jensen Ogden Charles Shiner Salt Lake City Allen Moneta Baker Holiday Oscar Jo Beebe Duchesne City Carlos Osterstrom Castle Dale Albert W. Shiner Jannah Goodall Marie Shiner Ada Whitmore Oran Shiner Price Delbert Shiner Altonah Jin. Hank Denver

Funeral for Sister of Mrs Frank Slaugh Attended

Mrs Frank Slaugh attended the funeral of her sister Mrs James A Hanson in Joseph City after returning from Arizona. Mrs Hanson died on Saturday November 27 and the service was held Monday.She was born in Fountain Green Utah and married to Mr Hanson in June 1909. Survivors include two daughters Mrs Alene Benham Psocoima California and Bernie Edwards Joseph City and two sons.

Frank Slaugh Joseph Arizona Alene Benham Psocoima Callf Bernie Edwards Joseph City

John L. McConkie Funeral Service Friday

Funeral services for John Luther McConkie are set for 11 a.m. Friday at the Maeser LDS Ward Chapel with viewing Thursday evening in Vernal and at the family home earlier Friday. He died Tuesday in Vernal after a long illness born April 6 1873 in Marmuton Kansas. He served two LDS missions and is survived by multiple children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, with siblings listed among Vernal and other states.

John Luther McConkie Maeser Lds Ward Mr. McConkie Sp Om Marmuton Kansas George W Smith McConkie Ann Eliza Ellen Holyoak West Virginia Pri Souter Was & High John Imy Bremerton Shington Don L Provo Ray L L L Vernal Marragonah Iron Bombs Eva Ml Merkiey Mosesee Washington

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