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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1953
Page
12
An English fountain of words on social change tests a crowd with jokes about fashion and work. The piece warns that when the era of the common man arrives, people will be compelled to adopt the will of those in power and perform what they are ordered to do.
A Christmas City idea in Santa Monica features nativity and biblical scenes in plaza windows and a parade of carolers to the Playhouse where The Nativity Story will be presented by Henry and Joan Wilcox on Christmas, blending religion with civic spectacle. The piece notes the tension between spirit and commercial showmanship and cites Peter Marshall on keeping Christmas from commercializing, urging reflection on what Christmas means to each person.
Pokerjack Funeral Adt Randlett indicates funeral services under Episcopal church direction at Dr Ww Marrs Vernal. He was killed in a motor vehicle accident east of Vernal. Born August 28 1919 in Ouray to James and Minnie Utt Pokerjack a World War II veteran who served four years.
A fragmentary obituary notes a U S Navy veteran who never married and mentions surviving brothers and sisters with scattered, unclear names. Burial plans reference Rand or Randlett cemetery and a listed funeral home or committee, but details are incomplete.
Jessie Fowler underwent a serious operation at St Markas Hospital on Monday morning after being taken to Salt Lake City on Sunday. Her brother, Arthur Muneatinit, accompanies the report of her remainderive completion has yet to be received.
Mr and Mrs Paul and family reside in Batt Laie City with Mr and Mrs Avard Rigby and their kin. Subtle social snippet highlights property and kin ties within the community.
A heated debate in the state legislature centers on an education funding proposal favored by Governor Lee. He pushes a 100 percent plan with local levies and state aid, while educators and lawmakers weigh funding scales and potential impacts on classroom units and retirement provisions. Local levies range from 10 to 14 mills, with total program costs debated against state support and future tax implications.
A fragment from Williamsport Ra refers to a political argument likened to beer or social behavior. The readable bits suggest a casual discussion or column tone in a local page. No clear persons or organizations are named in the legible text.
Dec 3 report states the Justice Bureau dropped its claim over rights to the Colorado River following conferences with Attorney General Herbert Brownell and Governor Hawara Pyle of Arizona. The action ends the long controversy between Arizona and California over river allocations and potential federal intervention.
Utah 4 H members receive multiple honors in national and state 4 H programs. Eleanor Habey earns gold medal in Frozen Foods Project with extensive food production records. Larry Woods named state senior in Beautification of Home Grounds. Awards cited include watches, certificates, and pins for achievements across health improvement and garden projects.
Brownell Thurnlay joined by Gov In Meecham of New Tada Water Board and Geoffey Will of the Colorado River Com pact Commission attended a conference. The Justice Department withdrew its Intervention petition to allow Arizona and others to adjust claims to the river. Mr and Mrs Joe Stanifini plan to spend winter in Arizona and return next spring.
Mr and Mrs David Ander eon of Mile City Steattre and Mr and Mrs Lee B Lowry and their daughter Linda Lee of Galt Lake eo visited Mr and Mrs Arnold Sid doway. Mrs Jcierai Lowry has visitor Mor over a month.
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