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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1948

Page

7

Local business note on new Vernal credit bureau plans

Jack C Turner will open the Credit Bureau of Vernal around March 1 with Oliver Reed aiding the venture. The piece praises Craig Chamber of Commerce courteous campaign and outlines community theater fund drives supporting bands, wards, schools, and church groups during the March of Dimes appeals.

Tmes the Express Artesia Tower Jack C.turner Focal Aviation Tycoon Credit Buréau of Vernal Oliver Reed Craig Jaycee Vernal Oilers Holladay Merchants Salt Lake Lala Fond Cama le Remy

Oilers Rally Despite Holladay Stars Showings

In a Saturday game the Oilers crushed Holladay with standout plays that left Vernal optimistic. Local fans expect a repeat of the season’s strong form, as key players delivered decisive scores and momentum.

Oilers Siai Vernal Taat Peason

Ute Tribe Buys Clothing For Needy Indians

The Ute Tribe funded a $330 clothing purchase for students at the Whiterocka Indian School. Arrangements with Deseret Industries, Salt Lake City, were made by Ney E. Dillman through LDS Relief. Eva Haas and others bought the apparel Monday last week and will distribute it via the Ute Tribal Business Committee with Francisca Cesspooch, Judd Longhair, and James A. Redcap directing the effort.

i\Whiterocka Indian School Ang Alza Indian Service Deseret Industries Salt Lake City Ney E. Dillman

Granby Coppers First Copper Coins Made in 1737

Granby coppers were minted in East Granby Connecticut in 1737 by Joseph Higley a Granby blacksmith These coins known as Granby coppers mark an early colonial coinage effort with locally produced currency in New England.

Granby East Granby Conn Joseph Higley

Ute History Compiled By Red Cross

Mrs Evelyn Woods and Mrs Alta Miller are compiling a Utah Ute history to be distributed to schools. They visited Whiterocks Indian School last week to supervise student research based on stories from Chief Tecumsen Rex Curry and others. The project is sponsored by the Junior Red Cross and supported by the State Department of Public Instruction.

Evelyn Woods Salt Lake Red Cross Alta Miller Jordan Woods Miller Whiterocks Utah Tecumsen Rex Curry Menry Wapsock State Department of Public Instruction Tunlor Red Cross

Atom Disposal Baffles Science at Brookhaven Lab

At a Brookhaven National Laboratory conference, scientists grapple with how to dispose of hot radioactive atoms produced by atomic ovens and generators. They caution that burial methods may fail, sea dumping risks long term leakage, and groundwater could spread contamination. Unknown genetic effects and impacts on humans, animals, and plants loom as future quantities rise.

Upton Brookhave National Laboratory Atomic Energy Commission Phyallete J. E. Rose University of Chicago Metita Balt Mine Rose Wiche

Christmas Dining Table Adorned With Crystal Tapers

Makers hosted the student body with a full length dining table set for a Christmas gathering. A tree and a three-tiered candelabra held red tapers. punch was served in crystal glasses from crystal bowls.

Alterra Future Homemakers Meet Hosts Notable Speakers

Iome Makers of Alterra host Mrs Barrett Fr Duchesne and Mrs John Bourne Roose velt at the Alterra High School Future Homemakers of American Club meeting. Ice cream and sandwiches were served as Lorraine Hullinger and Mrs Lambert attended. State F H A officers met at the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City last week to plan the state FEA convention in late March. Hospital beds for the ESA nursing course will be installed at the school as Future Homemakers design room decorations following the Christmas open house party.

Barrett Duchesne John Bourne Roosevelt Alterra High School American Club Lorraine Hullinger Lambert Utah Salt Lake City FEA

Funeral for Mrs. Ella Burton Draws Many Attendees

Attendees from Vernal and Whiterocks gathered at Lapoint on Thursday for the funeral of Mrs. Ella Smith Burton. Among those listed were Delbert Horrocks Zina Anderson and numerous relatives including Mr and Mrs W John son Mr and Mrs Charles Batty Mr and Mrs Woodey Searle Mrs Lawrence Abeggian Lewis Abegglen and others.

Ella Smith Burton Lapoint Delbert Horrocks Zina Anderson W. Johnson Quince Johnson Charles Batty Woodey Searle Lawrence Abeggian Lewis Abegglen Grand Rasmussen Max Rasmussen E. Warren Belcher Vernal Clarence Murray Selma Christensen Maurice Christensen Cloward Albert Smith Whiterocks

Maeser Families and Local Visits In California and Utah

Maeser residents update on travels and family news. Mrs Mark Hall visits Richmond while Clara Dell Abgetta heads to Korea to join Capt Abgetta. William Murray tours Sacramento and plans a Los Angeles trip to see daughter Leatha Mae. Mrs Clyde Nelson visits Salt Lake City and many ward families report mumps amid illness.

Mark M. Hall Richmond Calif Pheebe Willams Audrey Baker Clara Dell Abgetta Mall San Francisco California Korea Capt Abgetta Army of Occupation Clara Dell Collett Orin Collet Maeser William Murray Ig Bsacramento Joseph Los Angeles Leatha Mae Clyde Nelson Salt Lake City Dalmain Martinson Victor Bingham Tommy Bingham Golden Merkley Rangely Larvin Atwood

Hans C Koch Funeral Rites Held Monday

Funeral services were conducted Monday at Gosher Union Church for Hans Christan Koch, 81, who died Friday at Roosevelt hospital after a three year illness. Rev. Charles Ray officiated. burial followed at Roosevelt Remetersy. He was born April 25 1868 in Germany and came to the United States at 25, later moving to Uintah County in 1915 to Gusher. He was unmarried and survived by two adopted sons Fred and Lester Schwabe. Vernon Richards and Mr Blanchard traveled to Salt Lake City Friday of last week.

Gosher Union Church Hans Christan Koch Roosevelt Hospital Charles Ray Roosevelt Mr. Koch Germany United States Uintah County Gusher Fred Lester Schwabe

Local residents and travels note wide Utah ties

Mrs Rhoda Hatch and Mrs Aston Weile traveled to Salt Lake City on business for Shire Motor Co. Harold Pope also went to Salt Lake City. Mrs Milo Snow visits her mother Mrs Eliza Neal and sister Mrs William Schaefermeyer in Clearfield. Anna Oldham organized a six piece orchestra in Newport Oregon, formerly Miss Anna Ashby. Bert McNeil has Navy discharge and plans to settle in Vernal. Vernon Richards and Acel Hall flew to Los Angeles with flying lessons under GI Bill. Joseph Horrocks of Midvale visited with sons Mervin Delbert Rodney Lenard and families. attended funeral of Ella S Burton in Lapoint. Maeser School students vaccinated for diphtheria and sick room completed by PTA. Mrs Chester Murray visits Los Angeles. Lorin Reynolds family move to Ita Cols for Tex Oil Co. Mrs John Massey St. in Uintah County hospital. Melvin James and family visit Ella Stringham.

Rhoda Hatch Aston Weile Salt Lake City Harold Pope Salt Lake City Shire Motor Co Milo Snow Clearfield Eliza Neal Wiliam Schaefermeyer Anna Oldham Newport Ore Oldham Anna Ashby Bert McNeil Navy McNeil Vernal Vernon Richards Acel Hall Los Angeles Calif Richards Hall G. I Joseph Horrocks Midvale Mervin Delbert Rodney Lenard Horrocks Sidney Merkley Harold Ashby Alph Johnson Margaret Harrison Delbert Horrocks Ella S. Burton Lapaint Maeser School Maeser Parent Teachers Association Chester Murray

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