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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1953

Page

15

Utah Rancher David G. Smith Dies After Wagon Accident

David G. Smith a Salt Lake and Duchesne rancher and business figure died after a heavy horse drawn wagon passed over him near Duchesne. He died in a Salt Lake hospital after being in critical condition. Smith owned a Duchesne ranch and was involved in oil development and broadcasting circles. He was 42 and survived by his wife and three children.

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Vernal Pioneer Celebrates 90th Birthday at Home

The Vernal Pioneer matriarch, widow of longtime mayor Samuel Samuels, marks her 90th birthday. A daughter of James MS and Rishon Mice, she helped build the valley’s early settlement, living in a log cabin before moving to a brick home in town. Her family included ten children and several grandchildren, with active church involvement noted throughout her life.

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Water rights and tours spur talk on Echo Park and Canyon water

The Bate Water Director discusses protecting water rights and developing benefits for California agriculture. A Uintah County water tour with Clyde, Christensen, Henderson and others examined Steinaker dam and diversion routes, noting canal inefficiencies and a plan for a progressive irrigation program.

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Wrestler Held After Brawl at Patna Packing Plant

Report details a wrestling incident at Patna Packing Company where a man, restrained by authorities, was removed. The fight involved several persons, with one individual later sent to Dr Graham's home on Pye Street. No clear outcome or formal charges are stated in the readable text.

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McConkie Death and Funeral Details In Vernal Area

Charles William Teeldent McConkie formerly of Vernal died at Salt Lake hospital at 8 am. Funeral services were held today in the Stacier Ward Chapel. He was born December 18, 1909, and was part of the McConkie family long active in the area. Survivors include his wife and many relatives, with a bishopric and church ties noted. The service followed a period of illness, with interment in the local cemetery.

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Rural College Holiday Prompted by Grim Incident

Varnal reports indicate a holiday is planned following a troubling incident involving Ray Van Feared, PSCT A Staugh, Ereia Calderi, and Giada Jerevis. Authorities did not release full details but confirmed ongoing investigations.

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Funeral Services for Ora Lyle Thomas Held in Vernal

Mrs Ora Lyle Thomas died at home of Brass Grace McKenchnie in Vernal Utah Funeral services were in Vernal Chapel with speakers Bus Johnson Harmon Sowards and Samuel Woolley Benediction by Samuel Woolley A Vernal First Ward quartet sang and Marie Paulson accompanied Burlol was interred at Vernal Memorial Park Cemetery Surviving are husband mother two sons two daughters seven siblings and more details varied in the obituary including a business line about cake and clothes

Ora’ Lyle Thomas Saluray Brass Grace McKenchnie Vernal Wallace Southam Pute Harvey McKee Bus’ Johnson Harmon Sowards Samuel B. Woolley Vernal First Ward Louise Caldwell Barta Thomas Ernest Chellis Calwell Aly Heavenly He Garten Miccoma Panied Marie Paulson Vernal Memorial Park Eats Oak Thomas Lewell Jon Perry Oakley Lergon McKeachnie Thomas Auborn Meter Ia Ier Alson Kenneth Lloyd Bud Ely Nevada Koabl Frank Larry Dorh Layne Thomsa Newnal Tate

Speech on Democracy and Unity Amid Diversity

Fragmented text shows a speaker urging moral clarity and inclusivity in American democracy. The passage references fighting for liberty, democracy, and national unity, with appeals to youth and responsibility in government, despite garbled phrasing and OCR errors.

Springville Club Hosts District Meeting With State Official

Alvini Weeks and Visith Wit attended a Springville District meeting at the Springville Jong Club. Speakers included Zone Chairman Edgemont and Deputy Di bite Syvernoy Sir Otte Ryrassie who spoke on local club activities and state and international affairs.

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fragmentary auto crash report reads like garbled notes

The readable portion mentions Bryce Cavett of Vernal now in Salt Lake City and a pickup truck driver. An ambulance was requested and officials described attempts to help. The text is incomplete and lacks clear actions or outcomes.

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Fragments Describe Shooting Aftermath and Flight

The text recounts a sequence beginning with a call from Bira to Hamaker and a shooting incident. A brother travels to Tooele, Hamaker is at a sister’s trailer, and after a struggle Hamaker departs. Moments later Hamaker is found slumped at a trailer.

Tooele Bira Hamaker

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