Christmas Reflections on Vernal Community Achievements
A year end message praises unselfish service in Vernal Utah. It highlights four new chapels, Uintah County hospital, Utah Field House of Natural History, and Jaycee Christmas decorations. It credits Kiwanis Lions Chamber of Commerce and local clubs, and honors Mayor B H Stringham and the city council for their contributions to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glines
Naples
Uintah Stake
Catholic Church
Uintah County Hospital
Utah Field House of Natural History
Jaycee
Vernal City
Uintah County
Kiwanians
Lions
Chamber of Commerce, Legion
Wintah Stake
Meelfish
B. H. Stringham
Letter to Editor From Moab Reader Seeks Vernal Express Gratitude
Virginia Carter of Moab Utah expresses appreciation for The Vernal Express subscribing two years and enjoying weekend news and local people memories. She recalls Wagon Master screening by Argosy Picture Corp and John Ford, noting guests at the court and extending Christmas greetings to Vernal friends.
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Vernal Express
The
Express
Argosy Picture Corp
John Ford
Virginia Carter Moab
Utah
Tax Help Offered for Uintah Basin Farmers and Stockmen
The article notes IRS officials will provide assistance on 1949 returns in the Uintah basin with dates Feb 9-10 and Feb 13-14, 1650 noting a final filing change for residents. Farmers and stockmen may delay final return beyond Jan 15 1950 by filing an extension before Jan 15. Conservation is emphasized as important.
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Albert Elenstein
Internal Revenue
House of Natural
Gang
Uintah Basin
Uintah Stake Auxiliary Groups Report Strong Year
The Uintah Stake outlines a banner year for auxiliaries with Primary raising 875 dollars for the Children’s Hospital and each enrolled child providing a brick for the Salt Lake City hospital. Sunday School marked its 100th anniversary with a temple excursion, while Girls and Relief Society show gains in participation and awards. Genealogical work expands with a new card schedule and more temple excursions noted.
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Children's Hospital
Children’s Hospital
Salt Lake City
New
Stake
Salt Lake
Ward
Relief Society
Properly equipping the farm shop boosts winter repairs
Joseph Coulam of Utah State Agricultural College argues for an organized weatherproof farm shop with heating, large machine bays, bright lighting, and a concrete floor. Such a workshop aids tractor and auto repairs, improves efficiency, and reduces next summer’s downtime. A final line questions whether the atomic bomb threatens civilization more than erosion.
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Joseph Coulam
Utah State Agricultural College
Logan
Rug making program yields 235 pieces under Wilma Kendall
A extensive rug making program produced over 235 rugs guided by Wilma Kendall with 84 women taking part. The Mutual Improvement Association held a four day Brighton trip for 100 Heehive Girls and leaders, hoped to repeat annually. In fall the road show returned postwar with ward participation across the stake.
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Wilma Kendall
Mutual Improvement Association
Brighton
Basin Man 80 Dies After Uintah Basin Life of Work
Funeral services were held Saturday morning December 10 for George Frederick Potts 80 of Apalco Duchesne county Uintah basin resident for over 40 years a native of Box Elder county and a retired farmer He freighted with ox teams in Park City and helped in early lumber drives down the Provo river Burial was in Woodland Summit county cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Frederick Potts
Apalco
Duchesne County
Uintah Basin
Box Elder County
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Che Vernal Express
William B. Wallis
A. D. Halliday
Vernal
HS Spirit OF Christmas
Cheyney and Schantz-Hansen
Third Ward
Vernal Theatre
Staley Coal Co
M.e.staley
Mgr
Basin Man
Fred
East Side Market
Utah Power & Light Co
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