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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1950

Page

15

Jaycees Reveal Christmas Decoration Winners

The Wasatch and Avenue contests highlighted Jaycee efforts with M E Staley second, Dr Ray E Spendlove third, and Wasatch winners including Lewiey Abegglen and Dr WR Paull. Central School led the church and school division with “Caroling” themes as streets glowed with blue lights and a giant main intersection tree.

Henry Millecam Don Showalter J.D Jones J. W. Marrs Wands Swann Wasatch Avenue Lewiey Abegglen Star of Bethlehem WR. Paull Harold Sargent Grant Parry Scott Roberts George Lee Central School Hugh Wan Main Street

Yale Celebration Programs Highlight Christmas Spirit

In a busy Sunday school and stake activities schedule, a Yale celebration featured a diverse program with Christmas songs, poems by Roger Tidka and Kathleen Flmothy, vocal solos by Gwen Goodrich and others, and stories retold by Mr. Brimhall and Mrs. Watking. Youth chorus caroling, a Christmas program by MIA, and a post event party accompanied by refreshments marked the festive weekend. Married couples followed with a holiday chill supper at the Tullis home after a Christmas dance at the stake center.

Jimmy Fisher Roger Tidka Kathleen Flmothy Max Pederson Donna Perry Salt Lake c Pederson Misa Perry Myron Derry Eldred Johnson San Francisco Archie Johnson Stephen Perry Nila Ward Chapel MIA Gwen Goodrich Gtarla’ Schaelermeyer Floyd Tul Us Loreen Johnson Elaine Samuels Jolly Siithhers Ernest Johnson Orlan Watking Lawrence Wardle Earl Goodrich Clayton Curtis Nila Perry Gloria “Schiefermeyer Harold Cook Quentin Woolley Hawaiian Islands Stake Center Lamond Tullis

Horses Cost Motorist $225 In Vernal Crash

Ralph H. Ashby, 25, of Vernal, saw horses wandering across US 40 eight miles east of Vernal. He swerved to avoid them, his car skidded off the highway and rolled into a deep hollow, causing $225 damage. He was not injured.

Ralph H. Ashby Vernal US 40

Main Street Milk Gush Follows Collision in Vernal

Vernal turned into a milk river when a milk truck driven by Eldon Billings collided with a car driven by Mr WR Paull. Paull’s vehicle was stalled while leaving Ashton Bros store and could not see the oncoming truck. The milk rack was struck, causing about $300 in damage to Paull’s car. no citations were issued.

Vernal Main Street Eldon Billings WR. Paull

Safeway Prize Winners Listed in Vernal Store Event

Safeway announced winners of a contest in its Vernal store with Mrs. Glen Walker of Vernal receiving the top prize, a Westinghouse refrigerator. Numerous Vernal residents earned grocery baskets valued at five dollars, with unclaimed prizes rolling to the next entrants if not claimed by February 1.

Westinghouse Safeway Glen Walker Vernal Nile Ainge Jensen Goldie Lind Martha L. Morrill Tridell Rollen Duke Arcadie Arthur N. Smith Gusher

Wool Shortage Sparks Senate Critique Of War Readiness

The committee attacked the Munitions Board for wool shortages and warned Congress failed to pass enabling laws and funds. A Wool Growers spokesman blamed stockpile failures on the nation, arguing America now buys wool abroad to compete with Russia. Senators warned of a long Korea campaign and a 3,000,000-man army, urging immediate action, while calling for conservation of cotton, turpentine, resin and alcohol for the military.

Congress America Howard Vaughan National Wool Growers Association Russia U.S Korea

Ballard Ogden Family Spends Weekend Tn Ballard

Local Ballard Ogden families and relatives gather over Christmas break across Roosevelt, Ogden, Salt Lake, Provo, and Neola. Members visited hospitals, attended school programs, and shared holiday meals. Notables include Leland Angus grandparents, Elmer family, Coston family, Brimhall ties, and pupils from Alterra high and MISAC.

Ogden Tn Ballard

Oil News Continued: Strawberry Field Suspends Operations

The Strawberry Valley operation led by Carter's Jack A. Burnett at CSW SW a4 455B suspended activities last Wednesday at 6686 feet due to bad weather and difficult working conditions. Latest tests from 6680 to 6686 feet recovered six feet of delOmite.

Strawberry Carter Jack A. Burnett No. L CSW Strawberry Valley

Annual Ski Meet at Steamboat Springs

The Steamboat Springs event gathers jumpers from Norway and the United States for America's first major ski jumping meet this winter. Noted Norwegians Tor Bjorn Fanlkanger Christian Holm and Gunnar Sundé compete against top U S jumpers, all enrolled in colleges here. The tournament is expected to feature about ten spectacular jumps and strong international rivalry.

Steamboat Springs America United States Steamboat Tor Bjorn Fanlkanger Norway Aki Christian Holm Gunnar Sunde

Uinta Oil Refinery Holds Annual Yule Event

Uinta Oil Refinery hosted its second annual Christmas party in Jensen Ward house. Children of employees performed a program. Anna Fae Snow sang White Christmas. About 100 attendees enjoyed a potluck, with guests W. B. Robbins, Elmer Snow, Ken Morfinson and families, plus gifts for Robbins, Raymond Goldston and Lawrence Merkley. Santa distributed treats and dancing followed, directed by refinery superintendent R. M. Goldston.

Uinta Oil Jensen Ward House Anna Fae Snow Snow W. B. Robbins Salt Lake City Elmer Snow Anna Faye Ken Morfinson David Bob Bath Santa Claus Raymond Goldston Lawrence Merkley R. M. Goldston

Naples Youth Cited for Improper Turn

A 17 year old from Naples driving a 3950 Chey sedan, Dale J. Merrell, collided with a 1938 Studebaker driven by Mrs Beulah Stewart, 29, of Jensen, Saturday at 7 p m in Jensen. Stewart was southbound and tried to pass when Merrell turned left into her path. Estimated damage was 40 dollars to each vehicle and Merrell received a citation for improper left turn from Trooper Sammy Hatch.

Dale J. Merrell Naples Studebaker Beulah Stewart Jensen Stewart Merrell Sammy Hatch

County Commission Meeting Set for December 30

The County Commission will hold a regular monthly meeting in the County Court House commissioners room to discuss business and hear delegations. An additional session is planned for January 1 to swear in the new commissioners at the same location.

County Commission County Court House

Murdock Family Spends Christmas in Provo With Baird Kin

Mr and Mrs Lynn Murdock and family spent Christmas in Provo at the home of Mr Murdock s sister Mrs Wm Baird. The Murdock family enjoyed a family reunion dinner the day before Christmas at the Baird home.

Lynn Murdock Provo

Christmas Themes Used in Primary Entertainments

Primary Christmas programs featured themes on Why We Have Christmas and Christmas in Other Lands. Children performed songs, tableaux, and readings with nativity, the first Christmas tree, and Yule log. Santa distributed gifts.

T First Weed Primary Shirley Slaugh Jeanene Adamson Janice Mace Judy Waite England Janice Mathis Holland Johnny Johnson Santa Claus Claudia Eaton Mable Stagg Maltha Eaton Second Ward Veneta Hullinger Ann Robertson Sandra Hatch Elaine Walker Rudolph the Red- Nosed Reindeer Dennis Hatch Patricia Walker Julianne Washburn Diane Busch Mary DeLyle Southaman Joseph Third Ward Leora Jacobe Virginia Rigby Olets, White Elaine Richardson

Jensen Man Charged With Drunken Driving

A complaint charging drunken driving was issued against Frank Siddenfaden of Jensen by county attorney Hugh W. Cotton's office. He was arrested last weekend in Ft. Duchesne by Pamp Harris of the Indian Police authorities.

Frank Siddenfaden Jensen Hugh W. Cotton Siddenfadden Ft. Duchesne Pamp Harris

Local holiday visitors bid farewell in Salt Lake City

Mrs Mable Cash of Salt Lake City left Tuesday to return home after Christmas with sister Mrs George Bowden. Dorothy Ann Squire, a student at Wasatch Academy Mt Pleasant, is in town for the holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs Russell Squire and grandmother Mrs Nettie Squier.

EC Coston Lyle Pickup Randlett Let Bill Young Jr Jim Coston van Nuys Calif Mr. Young Mr. Coston Charles Bingham Salt Lake T.ds Lynn Bracken Lee Larsen Alterra High BYU Glen Miller North Carolina Xavier Bellow Merrill Brimhall Provo Brimhall Jesse Hullinger Mr. Brimhall Relief Society Jack Allred Dee Denver R. Altred Ogden Vern Allred Jon Gardner Eula Brighton Salt Lake City Sidney Brighton David Gunderson Junior Betts Max Morrill Noble Clark L. E. Clark Glen Allred Glen Eldon White Mr. White Thomas Anderson Carol Bellow Logan Misac Xavier Bellon Angus Anderson Roosevelt Hospital Alma Collins Mable Cash George Bowden Dorothy Ann Squire Wasatch Academy Mt Pleasant Russell Sqwuer Nettie Squier

Vernal Chamber urges state sportsman’s plan for bear and water use

A committee from the Vernal Forgotten Area Chamber petitions state leaders to regulate bear hunting, expand two week earlier seasons, and prohibit bear hunting to grow the bear population. They urge inclusive planning with farmers over pheasant stocking and Trout planting in local waters, noting Indian waters closures and deer hunter pressures. They insist the region, claiming major hunting and fishing grounds, should have a voice in management.

Utah Fish and Game Dept Fish and Game Commission Salt Lake City

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