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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1953

Page

11

Duchesne hotel operator dies at Vernal

Warren Wade Strong, 73, a Duchesne hotel operator, died at Uintah county hospital Sunday from a cerebral hemorrhage. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the Duchesne LDS Stakehouse, with burial at Provo Cemetery at 4 p.m. He was born February 28, 1880 in Provo, son of William T. and Celestea Young Strong. He married Adrienne Robertson in 1909 at Provo. Surviving are his widow, a son Wayne Strong of Duchesne, a daughter Mrs Orilta Grone man of Provo, two stepsons Thets on and Lowell Robertson, Utah. a brother Boyd Strong, San Francisco. two sisters Mrs Agnes Cummings of Heber and Mrs Lettie Brown of Hayward, California.

Warren Wade Strong Duchesne Uintah County Hospital LDS Triat Provo Cemery Mr. Strang Provo William T Celestea Young Strong Ile Adrignne Robertson Wayne Strong Orilta. Groneman Brovo Thetson Lowell Robb Utahn Boyd Strong San Francisco Agnes Cummings Heber Let Fle Brown Hayward Calit

Richard Ingram Chases Wife to Oakland Wedding

Chases wife Geraldine Barlow as their son Richard marries in Oakland California. Oregon and Utah families visit and attend holiday gatherings with many relatives in Gresham and Salt Lake City.

Whiteroids Accident on Rabbit Hunt and Xmas Gatherings

A hunting accident near Whiteroocks left Jack Adams with a non fatal wound after a gun misfire as Theron Robb moved to safety. The report also lists a birth at Roosevelt Hospital and multiple Christmas activities and visits across Whiteroocks and nearby towns, including church events, gatherings, and deliveries of gifts to a needy family.

Funeral Services Held for James M. Barger

Funeral services for James Monroe Barger were held December 1 at 10 am at Gilbert's Chapel in Orofino Idaho with hymns The River and Beautiful Isle sung by Beverly Rela accompanied on the organ Mrs William Sh Bloomfield Burial was in Riverside Cemetery Orofino Mr Barger was born in Harrison died in Orofino He and Lavau moved to Vernal Utah in 1910 then to Fruita Colorado later to Patho and finally to Orofino Survivors include his widow two sons Dale M Barr Este Sea ie rofind three daughters Ham Be oral White Sal ad ra for a Price one granddaughter seven grandchildren five great grandchildren and a nephew Fred Lawrences Thermopolis Wyoming

James Monroe Barger Gilbert Idaho Walts Lynn Yate Berger Highon Orofino Beverly Rela William Sh Bnfoids Riverside Harrison Town Fhity Versal Mud Creek Vernal LaVau Barger Fruita Tolo Patho Banger Wisdow Dale Bary Este Sea Ierofind Fora Price Uake Cly Mey Bettly

Artesia LaVer Karrens Move to Artesia

A brief note records LaVer Karren moving back from Milner where he had been employed. The report lists multiple holiday visits and family gatherings across Basin Wyo Vernal and Craig with relatives and friends, including the Roblger and Gadds families. It mentions Pete McCormick in Rangely Hospital with blood poisoning.

LaVer Karren Milner Joe McDonald Mable Grand Junction Moab Joe Mob Basin Wyo C. E. Roblger Harry Sul Craig Earl Gadds Alfred Christensen Ly of Lepoint Earl Gad Lawrence Lee A As Rhoda Ann Lee Laurence Homer Harvey Jaya Hae Mrs. Smithwister Kanges Vicki Harrison Vernal Afiton Wagoners John Jeffries Mra Ozzie Smith Jack Alfreds Hanna Cal Jacobson Tyan Jacobsen Darrell Miller Roberts Meeker Elmo Slack Smokey Cameron Lenver Pete McCormick Rangely Hospital

Christmas party and holiday travel notes in town

The report mentions the Searle Saving Center at Ver nal with a gas company visit to install a gas tank Saturday. It notes Jessie Brough and Clyde Merkley families attending a Fort Duchenne Christmas party for Indian people Wednesday evening. Edith Yemmie and children went to Salt Lake for the holiday week with her husband. Mr and Mrs Philip Lopez of Whiterocks visiting Wyoming this week.

Glen Killian Roosevelt Marinus Christens Esther Merkley Alma Preeco Clyde Merkley Modeens Smith Betty Mooseman Tooele Anderton Eldon Andertons Tridel Willmar Parrish Don Simmons Francis Crazies Tridell Robert Burton Lemay Utah Elbert Smith Vernal Mr. Burton Preston Atwood Gale Nasmussen Salt Lake City Whiterocks Chapel Margret Frances van Mildred Mooseman Clarence Mureray Jay Colorado Howard Ohio Dallas Logan Ward Relief Society Badies Lula Shecora Edith Yommle Dorothy Mountain Lion Violet Cudi Miglon Harvey Nora Christensen Gary Oy Searle Jessie Brough Fort Duchenne Edith Yemmie Salt Lake Philip Lopez Whiterocks Wyoming Eae Pat Smuin Leo Walker Elroy Walker Lapoint Ella Staugh Henry Slate Leonard Allen Victor Nelson J. C. Burst Ted Long Meeker Gordo Smutin Bill Burke Craig Ren’ Watkins Shirley Watkins Shirley Venna Frmna Goodrich Leah Simper Flora Watkins Vera Gurr

Johnsons Take California Trip for Christmas Visit

Mr and Mrs Frank Johnson left Saturday for Oakland to visit Mrs Johnsons sister and other relatives in California. The extended notes mention Pat Smuin returning from Salt Lake City for Christmas break and several local families hosting or visiting during the holiday season.

Frank Johnson Oakland Cal Johnton Johnson California

Fire destroys two barns in Vernal County

Early Monday at 3:45 am a blaze destroyed two barns behind the Kenna Slater home near Lynn's Mobil, as Vernal firefighters, in near zero weather, watched the roof collapse and could not save the structures. Palge officer Morris Caldwell reported the incident as under control but the buildings were a total loss.

6Th East Main Morris Caldwell Kenna Slater Lynn Mobil

Gilsonite and Utah industry push new product uses

Utah mines and American Gilsonite expand for insulation, varnishes, and coatings. Gilsonite aims to become a major insulator in underground steam pipes, with sales around 60,000 tons yearly and a $750,000 Utah payroll. The firm, owned by Standard Oil of California and Barber Oil, continues Bonanza and Cowboy vein production after a mine fire.

Utah Goodner American Gilsonite Standard Ol Company of California Barber Ol Corp Bonanza Gilyontte Boy Sam Gilson

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