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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1954

Page

5

Grand Prizes Boost 1954 Make It Yourself With Wool Contest

The 1954 Make It Yourself With Wool contest opens in 14 states offering more than 35000 dollars in prizes. Two all expense trips to Paris London and New York will be grand prizes in the junior and senior divisions, awarded by Pan American World Airways and the Wool Bureau. Utah sponsors note two week trips to Europe as part of the prize package. Delegates from Ver nal, Salt Lake City, and national fashion events will host top contestants, with finals in Salt Lake City and travel funded by Wool worth Company.

Paris London New York JT Murdock Heber City West End Europe Pan American World Arcways Pevdleton Woolen Malls Wool Bureau Utah Wool Growers Auxiliary Utah Wool Growers Association Tno Arizona California Colorado Idaho Missouri Montana Nevada New Mexico North Dakota Oregon South Dakota Washington Wyoming Vernal Leah Rae Davis Elaine Davis Renee Eldridge Gra Fae Wardle Eleanor Hacking National Wool Growers Association Salt Lake City Utah Thei Salt Lake F W Woolworth Company St Louis Denver Minneapolis San Francisco Woolworths Colorado Women's College West 46 Street

Glen Womack Goes to Germany

Glen Womack son of Mr and Mrs Edgar Womack arrived safely in Germany where he is enrolled in an MP school. The report lists family visits, trips to Salt Lake City and Vernal, a birthday gathering, bridal showers, and community notices including stake activities and schooling details.

Ellen Bracken Glen Womack Edgar Womack Germany Rusign Clark Church Farm Gordon Evans Bernard Larson Sprigville Fanel Rasmussen Salt Lake City Hasmussen Witks Glen Stanley Isaac Ross Park City Lonnie Earl Winn Francis Lundberg Glen Sorenden Ralph Winn Ralph Spencer Squire Redef Society Jesse Allen Myton Duane Buchanan Roosevelt Stake Relief Society Board Rhoda Rudy Alterra Leland Angus Gingell N To Tabiona Irene Thomas Max Todd Russel Todd Muar Ross Bor Bernard Laren Bux Markey Arizona John H Conk Jack H. Cook Marvin Kettle Elton Kettle David Lundberg Elmer Kettle Pearl Kettle von Haslem Vernal Charles Bingham Milton LaRose Stella LaRose Pearl Garcia Frank James Fisher von Simper Tridall Kent Scholes Tridell Neilson Karren Gines Wendel Johnson Beatrice Stringham Boyd Provonne Clara Gardner Etta Webb John Tuesda Elmer Meacham Jerryatch Meacham Korea Chilren Alterra School Sanford Butcher

Uintah County School District Receives Extra State Aid

Uintah County Schools gain extra state aid through legislative action and a Uintah district transfer fund. Utah Foundation estimates per unit financing could reach 60.46 dollars with an election, boosting operating funds for the 1953-54 program while preserving aid levels and allowing potential tax rate adjustments.

Speecal Uintah Utah Foundation Tanote Mintahs Partan Coe Dom Uw Mane Iicreasedd Nas Ett Caarge Salt Lake City Peter Wah Foundation

Local Shower Honors Mrs Kent Scholes at Tridel

Mrs Golden Collins and Mrs Junior Betts joined Mrs Kent Scholes, formerly Barbara Morrill, for a Thursday afternoon shower at Tridel. Betts sang a solo and Mrs Big Parrish of Ballard offered a reading. Miss Myrtle Collins attended the wedding reception in the evening.

Jesse Butcher Golden Collins Junior Betts Tridel Kent Scholes Barbara Morrill Betts Big Parrish Ballard Myrtle Collins

Utah faces school finance shifts and possible property tax relief

A report questions state aid used to assist needy districts while wealthier districts fund their own needs through local taxes. Analysts note potential state property tax relief for schools if recent funding changes take effect, referencing a 1953 appropriation of 311 million dollars from a sales tax revenue rise.

Cher Dun Ainda Perpidig Utah Foundation

Local News Notes and Wedding Reception Details

The report lists community happenings including a wedding reception for Linford, with attendees from Roosevelt and Ft Duchesne. It notes a ward Sunday program, a fireside in the Relief Society room, and remarks by Bishop Wareld Wallinger. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Venil Johnson and their Roosevelt guests.

Sayeed Yanai Co Ioavrvices Mitac Cedi Supe Dent Tas Jovking Ralph Batch Retithy Psale Edward Aycock Accold Perry Sanday Owere Doyle Landon Archie Jotn Fula Rae Myraa Joh Merlin Dohnasyen Ward -Chote Lee Murray Daune Johnson Relief Society Wareld Wallinger Venil Johnson Roosevelt Bishop Asher Perry Ft Duchesne Archie Johnson Wayne Batty Provo Linford

Batty Day Highlights Quiet Achievements and Jokes

Fragmentary notes describe Jun 20 events and remarks by Mrs Keith Brimhall and Mrs Miron Perry. The text mentions hard work, sponsorship by MoT ON, and a sarcastic tongue as a warning. References to Debath Mind and Lha Deron imply local figures and exchanges.

Miron Keith Brimhall Miron Perry Suttothe Uty Dohin

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