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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1949

Page

11

Utes Rally For 44 36 Victory Over Altamont

Uintah high’s Utes surged in the second half to defeat Altamont 44 to 36 at Uintah High School gym. Bryson and Halstead led with 10 points apiece, Feltch added seven, Caldwell six, while the Utes dominated boards and improved shooting. The B team won 37 to 8 in the preliminary.

Bob Lee Uintah Utes Altamont Uintah High School Inez Bryson Halstead Feltch Caldwell iCoach Jack Woodbury Fisher Rafford Lyons Fowler Brotheraon Mitchell Rogers Stevenson Uintah Dee

Uintah to Meet Duchesne Friday Thriller in Varsity Clash

Uintah high school's Utes travel to Duchesne Friday night for a high school basketball showdown. Duchesne aims to rebound after a one point loss to Roosevelt to stay in the championship race. The varsity game is scheduled for 8 pm.

Uintah Duchesne Uintah High School Utes Eagles Roosevelt Roughriders

Re-restion Class Draws Enthusiastic Civic Group Attendance

One hundred forty five representatives from civic clubs women’s groups and church groups attended the recreation school in Imperial hall last Thursday night. Israel Heaton extension service recreation director led a two hour class praised for suggested ideas. William C. Whitaker county agent and Ruby Smith home demonstrations agent supervised local arrangements.

Civic Club Imperial Hall Israel Heaton Extension Service William C. Whitaker Ruby Smith

State Basketball Playoffs Set for U of A Field House

The Utah High School Activities Association announced state basketball tournaments at the University of Utah Field House from March 10 to 19. The A tournament runs March 10 11 and 12 while the B tournament is March 16 19. Season tickets go on sale in advance and Uintah high school officials can provide ticket costs.

University of Utah H. O H. Rose Salt Lake City Utah High School Activities Association Uintah High School Naples D. Duvall O. Merrill Gaines Second Ward Carrol Martinsen Macser Hacking Glines Vernal Salt Lake GTFP

District Court Sets Cases and Sentences in Vernal

William Sewell Massey was sentenced to 18 months in the state penitentiary for failing to provide for his minor children by Fourth District Judge William Stanley Dunford. James B. Freestone versus Leo F. Dexter and Arthur Corless was set for Feb 16 at 10 am. Freestone faces two counts of resisting an officer and disturbing the peace in separate complaints following a summer altercation in downtown Vernal.

William Sewell Massey William Stanley Dunford James B. Freestone Leo F Dexter Arthur Corless Vernal Mr. Freestone Willl Freestone

Uintah High seniors plan first class party in gym

Hats off to the class of 49 as Uintah High School seniors plan their first class party. The event, directed by Nyle Merkley, will be held Monday evening in the school gymnasium and promises to be a memorable affair for attendees.

Uintah High School Nyle Merkley

Know Your Weather Dew Formation on Clear Nights

Dew forms on grass when nights are clear as cooling air near the earth condenses moisture. Clouds absorb moisture and prevent dew from forming on cloudy nights.

Hospital News Uintah Basin lists recent patients

Several patients received care in the past week at Uintah Basin hospital. Names include Mrs. Ritchie Stubbs Mrs Kenneth Splawn Verda Lee Bowen Rangely Arthur Wilson Robert Merrell Gee Mrs Carl Hisson Mrs Clifton Nickell and Carolyn Wells Artesia. Surgical cases Frank Collier Jr and Mrs Frank Slaugh. Accident patient Mrs Pete Netzela San Francisco. Congratulatory notes report a girl born Jan 31 to Mr and Mrs Paul Caldwell Jensen with another girl born Jan 31 to Mr and Mrs George Gross and a boy born Feb 1 to Mr and Mrs Don Holmes and a girl born Feb 2 to Mr and Mrs Carl Haws.

Hospital Uintah Basin Hospital Ritchie Stubbs Kenneth Splawn Rangely Verda Lee Bowen Arthur Wilson Robert Merrell Gee Carl Hisson Cifton Nickell Carolyn Wells Frank

Provo Quintet Defeats Vernal 65 48 in Basketball Match

Provo's five man squad edged Vernal Athletic Club 65 to 48 as height and long shooting gave the visitors the edge. Jack Woodbury and Dobbins sparked the floor game while Uintah basin teams prepare for next weekend's double header at the high school gym.

Oscar Carlson Provo Vernal Athletic Club Uintah High School Jack Woodbury Dobbins Uintah Basin Rangely Duchesne Roosevelt Vernal Uintah

January and February events calendar snippet

A dense list of local events including Kiwanis meetings basketball games district court and public dances. Notable items involve the American Legion Lions Jaycees City Council and Stake Conferences with dates from January through February across multiple towns.

Stake Kiwanis Altamont District Court Imperial American Legion County Commissioners Jaycees City Council Murray and Vernal Athletic Club PTA Central School School Board Carbon Uintahi Lions Knife and Fork Club LDS Girl's Fiesta of Love Kamas Bets Vernal A. C Spanish Fork Uintah

Gasoline Leak Sparks Rangely Fire and $50,000 Loss

A leaking gasoline tank ignited a fire at Loffland Brothers Co. machine shop and garage in Rangely, destroying the corrugated iron building and three neutомobiles with a large engine inside. Damage is estimated at $40,000 to $50,000. Rangely volunteers contained the blaze to the shop. Charles Mantle and family near the Yampa and Green rivers were reported safe after a help note from Meeker was dispatched.

Charles Mantle Yampa Green Rivers Dale Naylor Bureau of Land Management Douglas Chew Mantle Meeker Loffland Brothers Co Rangely Oil Field Rangely

Permanents Now Available at Main Hestity Salon

Advertises permanent hair treatments with prices 5 7 1081250 and 15 and a contact phone 320.

Card of Thanks for Brother's Death

The family extends sincere thanks to friends who assisted after the death of their beloved brother. They acknowledge those who took charge of and assisted in funeral services and those who sent floral offerings.

Russell's Mens Shop Moves to Coltharp Building

Russell G. Haley and L. Robert Olson announce Russell's Men's Shop will relocate by February 15 from Hotel Vernal to the Coltharp building space formerly occupied by the Grill cafe. The Coltharp site is being remodeled with colored glass, a new floor and new paint. the shop will retain its name and will offer new rings along with men clothing, furnishings and Arrow Shirts. Utah production figures for 1947 include 500 tons of apricots and 704000 tons of sugar beets.

Russell Hotel Vernal Coltharp Grill Cafe Russell G. Haley L. Robert Olson Holley

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