Vernal Jaycees plan Santa visit and Christmas displays
Vernal Jaycees announce Santa Claus will arrive by plane on December 8 with a Christmas program at Main Street and Wasatch Avenue. The town lights will be turned on that evening, and a Santa Claus Lane decoration contest with a 24 dollar savings bond prize for the best exterior display is open to all Vernal families, schools, and churches. Judging occurs December 24 by a Jaycee committee.
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Santa Claus
Vernal
Santa
Taelon
Er Diay
Main Street
North Pole
Vernal Jaycees
Karren
Wasatch Avenue
Ec. H
Wilber Murray
Water flow seen at Brush Creek drilling project
Fissures in the rock block two wells at Brush Creek gorge delaying reach of Morgan limestone. Monsanto reports 400 to 500 gallons per minute with a choke in place. third well begun a mile east as road improvements and drainage aid heavy equipment. Pvt Gale C Rasmussen of Whiterocks Utah listed among Korean casualties.
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Monsanto Chemical Comany
Brush Creek Gorge
Monsanto Chemical Company
Uinta Mountains
Morgan
Madison
Thees
Brush Creek
Monsgate Chemical Co
Lee Brothers
Salt Lake City
Rasmussen
Department of Defense
Pvt
Gale C. Rasmussen
Whiterocks
Utah
Rasmusen
Albert C. Rasmussen
Hoosevelt
Kay Robb Rasmussen
Farm Creek
Congressional Hearing on Echo Park Planned in Salt Lake City
Vernal Chamber of Commerce secretary B Frank Ward was informed by Congresswoman Reva Beck Bosone of Utah that a Salt Lake City hearing on Echo Park will be held this Sunday. The all day session starts at 10 am with Congressman John Murdock of Arizona as chairman and includes Bosone and Engle, Ninal, and D Ewart. Dinosaurs and the Dinosaur National Monument site will be discussed by Utah official John Ward and H Stringham, with others appearing to testify. Norman family from Vernal, now residing in Arco Idaho, visited recently.
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Congregational Church
J. F. Robinson
Westminister College
Salt Lake City
Robinson
Harvard University
Ogden
Utah
Vernal
Jocatl Radio
N. Stanley
New Plymouth
Idaho
Stanley
Vernal Chamber of Commerce
B. Frank Ward
Reva Beck Bosone
Ward
Washington
John KR. Murdock
Arizona
Bosone
River Expedition Highlights Ute Efforts in Emery County
Alatah High School's team opened a two game road tour in Emery County with a 24 38 loss to North Emery and a 38 38 shootout defeat to South Emery. Duane Slough led scoring with seven points aided by Gary McCarrell while Young and Stokes led North Emery.
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Alatah High School
Cagere
Newson
Emery County
North Emery High School
Focals
South Emery
Acore
Utes
Duane Slough
Gary McCarrell
Young
Stokes
North Emery
Award of Merit to Be Given at Vernal Chamber Session
One of Vernal's most outstanding citizens will receive an award of merit at the next general session of the Vernal Chamber of Commerce. The board decided to present a $75 gift and keep the recipient secret until January. The award will be an annual event honoring service to Vernal. The board also authorized continued cooperation with the American Legion to sponsor a welcome home day for Uintah County servicemen returning for Christmas. A new War Department policy on a 14 day furlough is noted.
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Vernal Chamber of Commerce
Board of Chiefs
Meeti
Alph Rolfe
Chamber of Commerce
Recreation Committee
Uintah County
War Department
Vernal Seeks Kiwanis District Meet Site
Vernal Idaho was chosen as the Kiwanis district convention site for next year after a Logan meeting. Dr Il Marrs Vernal Kiwanis president and Frank Couture attended the two day training conference for new officers. Speakers included Frederick P Champ and Professor W Humbries. Vernal club may host the convention here within the next few years. Committees will train locally with Vernal and Roosevelt joint session planned this Sunday.
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Sun Valley
Idaho
Logan
Il. W. Marrs
Vernal
Kiwanis
Frank Couture
Vernal Club
Fredrick P. Champ
United States Chamber of Commerce
W. Humbries
Utah State Agriculture College
Roosselt
Rust Funeral Rites Held Tuesday in Uintah Ward
Funeral services for Richard Dexter Rust, who died Saturday at Uintah County hospital, were held Tuesday in the LDS Third Ward Chapel. Woodrow White led arrangements. remarks noted Rust’s long community leadership and church involvement. Page continuation referenced.
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Richard Dexter Rust
Saturda
Uintah County Hospital
Ld.s. Third Ward
Woodrow White
Ernest Caldwell
Chellas Caldwell
George Davis
Doyle Landon
Marquita Goodrich
Pres Jessie Haws
Rust
Hawa
Archie Johnson
Uintah Stake
Johnson
Rusty
Page
Polio Drive Set to Open January Second in Uintah County
Uintah County Polio Association names committee chairs for the 1952 drive running January 2 through January 31. Budget strains include a wheel chair valued at over 400 dollars. Chairs cover education, talent show, equipment, publicity, fundraising events, and community outreach across local groups and venues.
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Uintah County Pollio Association
Ken Sewards
Baure
City to add chlorination system for Vernal water
The city plans a chlorination system for its water supply after a Utah Power claim and a 1938 accord with Vernal city tied the spring water volume to a fixed delivery. The move follows a disruption caused by a turkey-throw incident and aims to safeguard the municipal water system amid aging infrastructure and negotiations over the main spring near Ashley.
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Utah Power Ancipn
Regutting
Utah Power and Pany
Ashley
Seaver
Vernal
Gas Fumes Threaten Vernal Family in Narrow Escape
Seven people at the residence of John L Siddoway on North Vernal Avenue faced carbon monoxide danger from a gas leak and a plugged chimney. Dr. Wallace Paull and his wife Beth revived by fresh air and Howard Paull recovered after ten minutes of artificial respiration. all eight avoided lasting harm.
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Wallace A Paull
John L. Siddoway
Vernal ‘Avenue
Paull
Siddowage
Des Pea
Howard
Vernal Merchants Promote Local Christmas Shopping
Vernal merchants urge residents to shop locally for Christmas, showcasing attractive window displays and well stocked interiors. Local stores offer a wide range of gifts, from gadgets to home furnishings, with competitive prices and no shipping or back orders. The piece also highlights ready to wear fashion, tailored sizing records, and personalized service from hometown merchants.
Machine Shop Cash Register Stolen Tuesday
A cash register was stolen from a machine shop in Vernal City between six and eight p.m. Tuesday while owner Lynn Murdock was away for dinner. The rear door was forced open and the combined ticket machine, a check, a money order, and cash were missing. value listed at $100 with items inside. Police are investigating after questioning a hitchhiker and reviewing the scene.
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Ana Tw
Muredock Sachlacey
Tues Iday
Lynn Murdock
Murdock
Vernal City Police
Miter
Dangerous Road Conditions Warn Motorists On Winter Freeze
The report notes dangerous road conditions with warnings for motorists. The U S Forest Service reports ice and snow impacts on highways northward. Green Lakes Resort closes for winter as Ernest Caldwell ends operations for the season amid a stormy Wednesday.
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Green Lakes
Verhal
Ernest Caldwell
Five Injured In Collision West Of Vernal
Five people were injured in a head on collision five miles west of Vernal on Highway 40 early Wednesday. W. Quarles of Vernal drove to work in the oil fields at about 7 30 am with four passengers when his car skidded into a Win fan Teel Freight truck. Mrs Quarles suffered chest and head injuries and Kenneth Carson, a passenger, was also hurt.
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Nash
Vernal
B. W. Quarles
Win Fan Teel
Tanes Viewe
Quistes
Kenneth Carson
Union High dedicatory exercises draw large crowd in Roosevelt Utah
A large crowd attended the Union High School dedication at Roosevelt Utah with 600 people touring the new $700,000 building. State superintendent Dr E Alten Bateman spoke, along with Univ officials and local dignitaries. The funding details noted contributions from the United States government and local entities, highlighting the project’s financing and community support.
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Ita
Union
Roosevelt
Utah
E.alten Bateman
Harold MU. Lundell
Dean C
Christensens
Reginald Ov Curry
L. Fy Hutchings
United States
EU Ingen
Duchesneya
Ifak
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