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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1945

Page

8

Vernal Hound Expert in Treeing Mountain Lions

Vernal Hound expert hunter Mr Atwood returns Friday with his seven year old fox hound Floot after a lion hunt at Willow Creek. Floot has 19 heads to his credit, one chase missing the 20th after an accident last year. Mr Atwood also bagged a bob cat and notes 100 coyotes taken this season. Willis Stevens accompanied the hunt for Willow Creek stockman duties.

Floot Willow Creek Atwood Mr Atwood Uintah Daggett Willis Stevens

Local families host visitors and military updates in Roy area

Gusher Mee and Mrs Floyd Peterson with two children visited Mrs Petersons parents Mr and Mrs Robert Alfred Donna Rose Kimball who is living with her aunt Mrs Lydia Hancock at Bluebell spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Ray Kimball. Semken visits Provo. Gusher reports 32 boys in the armed forces with 27 overseas and five returned. Helen Lerakis of Salt Lake visits her father George Lerakis. Mrs Meria Domgaard spends winter in Wickenburg Ariz with her brother. health improved. Domgaard visited Homer Edwards in Roosevelt after a basketball game at Duchesne. Hugh Dean departed for overseas duty from the West. Lumburg of Tooele visited here last week. Vera Gardner traveled to Salt Lake Friday.

Mee Floyd Peterson J Roy Utah Petersons Robert Alfred Donna Rose Kimball Lydia Hancock Bluebell Ray Kimball Semken Provo Gusher Armed Forces Helen Lerakis Salt Lake George Lerakis Meria Domgaard Wickenburg Arizonia Vely Domgaard Homer Edwards Roosevelt Duchesne Hugh Dean West Lumburg Tooele Vera Gardner

Six Vernal Boys Hold Reunion At Hougainville

A reunion is held by six Vernal boys in Hougainville as families note sons in service. The group includes Reinforcements from Dohiburg and Snow families with members serving in the Navy Army and Marine units overseas. Brothers in California Utah and Australia are listed among those serving.

Hougainville

March of Dimes Drive Extends to February 15

The March of Dimes campaign runs through February 15 under National Director Basil O Connor who also chairs the American Red Cross. Local interest is high and funds exceed prior years with over $500 recorded so far, though reports from schools and other groups are incomplete. A standout effort came from the Whiterocks school Indians raised 85. Dr C L Piper of Fort Duchesne hospital and Mr Mailwood Uintah County chairman spoke at the event.

Basil O Connor American Red Cross J W Hailwood Whiterocks School Phillips C L Piper Fort Duchesne Hospital Mailwood

Fighting Utes Rally in Narrow Altamont Loss Friday

Uintah and Altamont met in a close high school basketball tilt with Altamont pulling a 26 to 24 victory after a tense fourth period. Kimball Hansen Case and Lopez led Uintah’s scoring while Hansen, Snyder and Christensen contributed for Altamont. Roosevelt and Vernal officials refereed.

Page One VHS Clyde Johnson Bob Lundeil Seaman Kimball Hansen Case Longhorns Altamont Hansen Lopez Snyder Uintah Christensen Utes O Oaks Carroll Colton York Wilson Betwen Allerra Noor

Marriage license filed for Iva Galloway and Harvey Glines

Clerk Wilson Murray records a marriage license issued January 27 to Miss Iva Galloway daughter of Parley Galloway of Vernil and Harvey Glines son of Mr and Mrs George Glines Both will wed in Salt Lake City on Monday evening January 32 with about 30 friends of Mrs James McNaughton hosting a birthday surprise at the Banks home Cards and a luncheon followed with prizes awarded to Miss Jennie Dodds Mrs William Rudge William Merkley and E A Msn Iker receiving top honors

Wilson Murray Iva Galloway Parley Galloway Vernil Arvey Igtines Tridel George Glines James McNaughton W A Banks Jennie Dodds William Rudge William Merkley Msn Iker

Funeral Rites Held Wednesday for J Elizabeth Whitbeck

Obituary notes J Elizabeth Whitbeck born 1867 in Camp Floyd Utah daughter of George and Emma Hickman. Survived by children Vern Shimmin and Fearl Snyder, siblings, 12 grandchildren. Active in LDS Primary and Relief Society. husband William Witbeck died 1928 and two sons died in World War I. Funeral services held in Ashley Valley with relatives attending from Utah and Colorado.

Camp Floyd Utah County Fof George Emma Jane Hickman Neph John Shimmin Mant LDS Temple Shimmin William Witbeck Nephi Vernal Lds Ward Fearl Shimmin_ Snyder Ned Hickman Burbank Calif Katheryn Delaheyde Salt Lake Gussie Sutherland Reno Whitbecks England Utah LLDS Plains Jordan Mona Nephi Times Eureka Whitbeck Lfe Nephi Tabernacle Choir Ashley Vesley Helief Society Witbeck Post American Legion Jen Alden Maben John Evans Witbeck France Haller Witpeck Grand Junction C A

Housing boom spurs new structures and expansions

Local developers outline plans to ease housing pressure with expansions. Charles Henderson contemplates a permanent Auto Court, Leslie Thacker adds a First South apartment unit, and Joseph Parent converts Vernall Lumber property into a garage to be used by Bill Slaugh starting March. George Roth opens Fashion Cleaning and Laundry on South Vernal by April 15 as Vernal town growth accelerates.

Charles Henderson Leslie Thacker Joseph Parent Eld Vernall Lumber Company Bill Slaugh George Roths South Vernal Avenue Vernal

Local War Price and Rationing Board Notes Anniversary

Local War Price and Rationing Board marks an anniversary with panel members listed including Alvin Weeks, J C Anderson, Chas D Amerson, Doyle Landon, and William Austin Wardle. The document names chairs, assistants, and various local officials beneath a formal roster, reflecting wartime administration.

Charman Alvin BE Weeks Ra Eukere Weist J C Anderson Glen’ Camfurt Trres G Slaugh Hewari Nivory Fmery Johnson Ipri ¢ Pael Chas D Amerson Doyle Landon Austin Wardle Eurt Ralph Siddoway Nas Penel Tim Mra Opal Sh Salige Lea Bastain Mes Alma Jeffries Jove Ira Cardner Geo Bigelow Blandth Fmma Smin Crf Watts Wileys Collert Ciffde Chivers Tess Siddow Nellie Alten Edvise Shimmin Price Miss Flors

OPA Officials Meet Here on Rent Increases

Verbal meeting in Vernal to curb rent hikes as war price and rationing board reports rising rents. A special committee, led by Alvin Ko Weeks, will survey rents from landlords of hotels, apartments, motor courts, and homes and report to the OPA district office in Salt Lake City within three weeks.

Uintah State Bank Alvin Ko Weeks War Price Drauoning Boart Altcarding Glenn D Reese Salt Lake UFA Fred & May Provo H Istringhamelle Angus Francis Feith J C Anderson D Anderson Martin W_ Curtis J Cheney Charles R Henderson Une) Barnett D R Seeley Reese Verna Ikkvel Vernal Uintah County Harmon S Sowards B ON Strugham OPA Salt Lake Uintah

Out of state cars must secure Utah license plates

Utah Highway Patrolman states that all persons owning and operating either trucks or passenger cars in Utah and registered in other states must have Utah license plates by March first. The next driver's license examination day will be February 22 at the county courthouse.

Utah

John Bennion Named Vernal Milling President In Annual Meeting

John Bennion was named president of the Vernal Milling Co at the annual meeting held at the Uintah State Bank. Wm H Siddoway retires after two decades. Directors include Morgen Merkley Howard B Woolley B H A Tyzack John L Suddoway. Woolley elected vice president. Otto Nielson leased the Sinclair Service on West Main with Halph Hatch managing. The station offers repairs and glass work and new ownership of Otto s Used Car Garage.

Otto Nielson Sinclair West Main Halph Hatch Mr Nielson Otto John Bennon Vernal Milling Co Uintad State Bank Siddoway Bennion Morgen Merkley Howard B Woolley Tyzack John L. Suddoway

Ashley Valley Irrigation Talks Lead to Divorce Granted

A series of discussions on Ashley Valley irrigation problems is underway at Uintah High School. ETM Cather Walker and Marion Warnick are cited in a divorce granted case heard Friday January 26 at the Circuit Court, with focus on irrigation structures and water application laws in Utah.

Ashley Valley Cather Walker Uintah High Walker Circuit Court Utah Marion Warnick

Community meeting on reclamation project set for Monday

Joureau of reclamation group invites interested residents to attend a public discussion at the High School on Monday evening. The meeting begins at 8 pm and aims to outline proposed plans and gather local input.

Joureau Reclamation Superssor Tn Hify Imary

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