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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1957
Page
18
A jumble of child letters to Santa describes requests for sewing machines records players and toys. Names such as Julia Jones Bruce White Alan White and Nyle Merkley appear along with ages from five to nine and references to teachers and families.
The Utah Department of Fish and Game reported the state's only moose herd appeared to be thriving with 54 animals sighted in a preliminary Vernal sex ratio survey. Observers noted the herd along the Uinta Mountains north slopes, with air sightings and expectations of higher winter counts. Complete counts last winter stood at 59 animals, including 15 bulls, 28 cows, and 11 calves, marking a steady past growth.
Union High School hosts a district wrestling finals with boys set for championship bouts across weight classes led by sharp contenders Clark Eldredge Howard Morrocka John Cesspooch Merlyn Watkins Lynn McKee Lane VanTasell George Giines Gaylen McKee and David Mooreman. Post tournament trials target a 24 to 35 member squad and fresh gear for the new season.
The Vernal Gun Club holds a turkey trap shoot Sunday at 10 am at the club traps three miles north of Vernal. Maurice Alvin Kay announced prizes and noted shooters will compete in their own classes.
A nostalgic fudge recipe blends evaporated milk marshmallow and semi sweet chocolate. It lists ingredients including butter sugar vanila and Brazil nuts and describes heating stirring then chilling in an 8x8x2 inch pan yielding about 2.25 pounds.
Union High School published its second term honor roll with students across grades nine to twelve. Names include Pam Harmston Laura Leavitt Gwena McKee Marilyn Winterton David Dickerson Thed Anderson Connie Fenn Karen Jensen Blaine Agnus Brent Mutchinga Velma Pickup Irene Taylor Judith West George Glines Dean Goodrich Ann Murphy Diane Taylor Linda Schmiett Patsy Killian Clinton Warrison Lynn McKee Alan Nyberg Carolyn Stoddard Kay Winn Taline Nielsen Pauline Pickup Mary Blaine Kay Chugg Ellen Ander ton Judy Bastian Clark Nebeker Laura Fredrickson Darlene Huxford Jon Larsen Rosanne Olson Terry Mitchell Lane Van Tassell Kay Bastian Marlene Morrocks Clara Stella Nila Woolley Tony Goodrich Marla Whitehead and others.
Six cases of Influenza four cases of chickenpox and three of strep infections were reported in Uintah County for the week ending December 6 according to the Utah State Department of Health bulletin.
Word reaches Vernal that Merrill Oaks, serving an LDS mission in Canada, will soon return home to Provo and enroll at Brigham Young University for the Winter quarter. Oakalan is the son of Mia Stella Oaks, a former Vernal resident.
Classified ad lists a 1 bedroom home at 445 South 2nd West, furnished, with telephone numbers 46-W and 433, and a small rental note. It also mentions a brick home with finished basement and lot, two wheel trailers, and another building lot with contact numbers 13Q So and 349-W. D12-32
Card of thanks expresses gratitude for support during illness and death of Charlotte Rich. Thanks friends relatives blood donors and all who gave flowers and offerings. Special thanks to Dr Christan for kindness and to Mr Jolly for patience and help to MR and MRS JERRY RICH and FAMILY.
Martha Tavia Linco, claimed oldest American Indian, recovered from a stomach ailment and returned to her home in Roosevelt. Born circa 1848, exact date lost in a Whiterocks fire, she remains unable to speak English but signals relief in her stomach. She wore a black scarf at admission and refused to remove it despite staff attempts. She has many nieces and nephews who help care for her.
Archery Group I held an indoor shoot at the National Guard Armory on December 4 with teams, 14 targets, and four arrows per target. Winners were awarded prizes for high scores by men and women. the next meeting is set for December 18 with Christmas candy and cakes donated by women archers. practice starts at 7 p.m. and the business meeting at 8.
Utah's first rate whitefish season began December 1 but drew few anglers reports Field. Spokesmen say the opener lacked the spring crowds as conservation goals factor in. The season runs through February 15 1930 on listed rivers and creeks with a bag limit of 20 fish or 20 pounds and applies regular season rules to whitefish.
Deputy State Forester J Hart says buyers, wholesalers, and vendors must ensure Utah Christmas tree tags are affixed before taking trees from public or private lands. Untagged trees risk confiscation as stolen property, with enforcement actions to slow violations.
Mrs Nora Crang 68 mother of Mrs Henry B Millecam Jr of Vernal will have services Friday in Salina Utah. Her illness lengthily noted. Mrs Millecam and daughter Sue Ann left early this morning to attend.
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