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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1939
Page
4
The Scouts mark Boy Scout Week on the 29th with messages stressing service, cooperation, tolerance, religious duty, and citizenship. The movement, now with over 1.25 million active members, is praised for practical action and ethical ideals, reflecting growth and ongoing expansion.
Funeral rites were conducted today for Ray Richens, a longtime resident linked to Naples and later in Richfield. Survived by wife Fearl Neils and children, the service noted Richens’s deep ties to his community, with relatives including Charles, Robert, and Mra Sylay Rosy among the survivors, and a procession of nieces and nephews. The obituary lists services held in the capital area and honors his public service, family, and long career.
Daniel Carter Beard, age 46, is celebrated as the principal inspiration for American Boy Scouts as the annual Week unfolds. The pioneer artist author and youth advocate is slated to receive the Boy Scout golden eagle badge, one of three Roosevelt gold medals for distinguished service, underscoring his early support when the movement was in its infancy.
A dense assorted list of local ads and notices including hay for sale farm property and trading offers. Entries mention 48 acre farm on US 40 near Guster Power line good water cash price 500 or 600 on time. trade for car. Also a Bosch cabinet radio for 2900. a dry fork property for sale. a dressing table. a gas range. 6 tons of hay. barber shop services. and dog licensing notice. Auction notices for horses and mules. wanted clean white rags hog feeders. a birthday tribute to Dan Beard.
Don L McConkie elected president of the Uintah County Teachers Association as the group outlines reforms and committee structures. The new board includes Alwyn Call as principal and Miss Pearl Shaff as secretary treasurer, with emphasis on standards for educators and closer contact with the Board of Education.
Wednesday results show Second ward beat Maclea 43 to 24 while First ward defeated Gitnes 4 to 0 as Glines quint failed to score. Both First and Second wards remain undefeated and will clash next Wednesday in the semifinals. Maeser and Naples also play that night.
Fragmented OCR text shows a local family scene with references to Mrs Tirly Alrge Jer ser and Mr and Mrs John seor. Mentions a gathering at the home of parents and a note about trying to create a better understanding of problems facing the country.
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