EAbout Town round of visits and society notes
Rodger Beckstead visited in Preston Idaho with Mr and Mrs Grant Moser. Minnie Preece visiting in Craig Colorado with her sons and daughters in law. Hugh W Colton Loyd Shimiin and Clair Hopkins group in Salt Lake City. Hedy Hodgkinson was in Provo last week. Lar and Philip Jenkins joined her for a Vernal visit. Frank Ward, ex Vernal resident and Vernal Chamber secretary, now in Salt Lake City, visited Vernal. Elone Taylor returned Jan 31 from California for her sister’s 88th birthday. Mrs EC Taylor remembered to Vernal friends. Duane Anderson, Navy service, to attend. George Martinsee and Bob Whitney visited Vernal. George Roth at Fashion Cleaners returned from Salt Lake City. Travel group left for Los Angeles and Riverside for ten days with stops in Salt Lake City. Esther club meets Feb 14 at Mrs Farold Reader’s. Current Topics met at Mrs Orlan Johnson’s with Mrs Robert Johnston assisting. Luncheon for twenty-four guests. next meeting Feb 20 at Mrs Ralph Ashton’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elone Taylor
San Francisco
Ec.”Onda Caylee
LeRoy
Taylor
Calif
EC. Taylor
Striegel
Vernal
Duane Anderson
Navy
U. S
Sitkeh Bay
George Martinsee
Bob Whitney
Crocs
Salt Lake City
Mrs
Louis
Trenee Henderson
Neiman Marcus
Texas
Orlan Johnson
Robert Johnston
Ralph Ashtorn Kebyusry
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Rescheduled for Friday Night
The American Legion Auxiliary will meet tonight at Zima Anderson’s home, moved a day earlier due to Uiitas High School’s basketball game Friday. The Ladies Aid met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs W A Banks home, with a program on The Church Around the World and dessert served to fourteen members. The next Ladies Aid meeting is set for February 17 at Mary Roth’s home, and a chili supper to raise funds for the church will be February 12 at the Community House starting at 5:30 pm. CULTURAL ARTS Mrs Leland Adamson hosted the group Wednesday last week, with a book review of Dear Kate by Louisé Baker. Luncheon for fifteen members and two guests followed. next meeting February 17 at Mrs Clyde Johnson’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zima Anderson
Uiitas High School
Ladies Aid
W A Banks
Leland Adamson
Cultural Arts Club
Alvin Bowden
Kate
Louisé Baker
Elsie Dean Workman
Evelyn Mott
Clyde Johnson
Harbor Lights Theme Ball Hosts Joyful Night at Hall
The MIA Gold and Green Ball lit the recreation hall with Harbor Lights decor and blue streamers. Ruth Haslem led the junior art backdrop while Ed mond Curfew acted as master of ceremonies. Junior Gleaner girls opened the floor show as Margaret Caldwell played piano, with corsages pinned and a large chorus singing. Notable attendees included Anna Mar, Anna Wankier, Ora Curfew, and Orvil Dudley directing the floor acts. A later waltz featured Connie Dudley and Dean Grogs among others. Marriage licenses listed include Ellis Anderson and Pearl Lorraine Kettle among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orvil Dudley
Bil Caldwell
Kay Murray
Doyle
Carolee Davis
Dean Grogs
Ann Wankier
Mervin Dudley
Nelda Brimhall
Leon Moon
Tamra Curfew
Gordon Oxborrow
Connie Dudley
Anna
Births in the region report list of newborns
Mr and Mrs Donald Akers welcome a boy born February 4. Mr and Mrs Raw sell Grimes announce a girl born February 5. Mr and Mrs Dana Turner welcome a girl born February 7. Mr and Mrs Max B Wool ley announce a girl born February 7. Mr and Mrs Glenn Ashby welcome a girl born February 8. Mr and Mrs Henry Penney announce a girl born February 9. Mr and Mrs Earl Millett report a boy born February 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Akers
Rawsell Grimes
Dana Turner
Max B Woolley
Glenn Ashby
Henry Penney
Earl Millet
Utah Water and Power Board to discuss Colorado River projects
J A Howell will lead the Utah Water and Power Board meeting with a history of water development in Utah and a focus on the Colorado River. Willam R. Wallace outlines the river’s role while Clyde covers the storage project and participating works. ER Callister speaks on legal issues and Senor Stringham on Echo Park Dam. Utah’s Uintah County Development Committee explains Upper Colorado River storage and hearings outcomes. Community meetings list Maeser PTA Duchesne City schools Young Farmers Uintah high school and the Farmers Home Administration with committee members named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado River
J A Howell
Utah Water and Power Board
Utah
Willam R. Wallace
Clyde
Ite
Shee
ER Callister
Seniob Stringham
Echo Park Dam
Uintah County
Colorado River Development Committee
Uintah Basin
Washington
Maeser
J A Chenes LY. Siddoway
Curtis Dudley Sen
Bow Stringhan
Leon Christensen
Lee Sowards
John Bartons Feted Prior to Leaving Vernal
A farewell party honored Mr and Mrs John Barton as they left Vernal Tuesday for Murray to take up residence. Hosted by Mr and Mrs Warren Mott, the event featured Conasta games with top prizes won by Mrs Whitney Hammond and LaMar Hawkins. Sun Day School officers visited briefly to bid farewell, and Barton will assist Bill Dunn with pharmacist duties in Murray. The Bartons have been active in church and civic affairs and will be greatly missed in Vernal circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Barlon
Vernal
Miray
Warren Mott
I Reed Birehell
Whitney Hammond
LaMar Hawkins
Horton
Bill Hurst
Ralph
Wayne Goodrich
Alvin Bowden
Mary Hatch
Barton
Bill Dunn
Murray
Bartons
BYU Honor Roll List Includes Hodgkinson Son of Meg Hodgkinson
Larry Hodgkinson, son of Mr and Mrs Hodgkinson, is named on Brigham Young University autumn quarter honor roll. To qualify a student must hold a 3.0 GPA or higher across 16 plus quarter hours. The list includes 33 upper division and 24 lower division students alongside three graduate students. Hodgkinson also made honor roll as a freshman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Hodgkinson
Meg Uarland Hodgkinson
Brigham Young University
Wiley Baucums Grady Russells Tour 21 States
Vernal delegates Wiley Baucum and Grady Russell led a 27 person group on a January 9 to February 2 trip visiting 21 states. They attended Upper Colorado Storage hearings in Washington and gathered highway data and rodeo ideas. The party covered about 7000 miles, including stops in Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Texas, Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, New Mexico, District of Columbia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal
Upper
Colorado
Washington
Wiley Baucum
Grady Russell
Baucum
All Chamber of Commerce
Ft. Worth
Kansas
Missouri
Ilinois
Indiana
Texas
Kentucky
West Virginia
Virginia
New Mexico
District of Columna
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alstona
Mississippi
Arkansas
Loruisiana
Oklahoma
Stake Speech Festival Set For February 27
The Stake MILA Board announced a Stake Speech Festival and Square chanters event to be held at the Stake Center on February 27 starting at 7:30 PM. Further details on participants and performers will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stake Speech Festival
Stake
Mila Board
Stake Center
Power Line Accident Sparks Uintah County Health Alert
A boy was shocked by a telephone line on a tin pole after an insulator was broken on a nearby power line owned by the American Gilvanite Campaign to pump water to Onanza from the White River. He recovered after about twenty seconds unconscious and was treated for burns before being released to his parents. Several UTC students attend USAC this year from Uintah High School and listed names accompany the article. The calendar notes local events and clubs for February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah County Hospital
Gilvanite Campatg Uged
Onanza
Ywite
Varsity Club Sets Gold Medal Tourney Dates
Ulah Varsity Club announces the second annual Gold Medal Basketball Tourney for February 22 24 and 25 at Uintah High School. Eight commercial teams from Vernal Rangely and Roosevelt compete in a round robin with evening games at 6 pm three games on the 24th. trophies and medals awarded for first to third, and sportsmanship honor. Tickets available from club members or at the games. General admission 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulah
Hospital News Uintah County Hospital admissions this week
The Uintah County Hospital admitted several patients this week including Medicals Frank Gurr Hayden and others and Emerg Surgical Harry Au Miller Hayden Foster plus John Jorgensen who had a major operation in Salt Lake on Friday and is gradually improving with news reaching Vernal acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah County Hospital
Frank Gurr
Hayden
Etoise Allen
Lie Marshall
Emma Lee Atwood
Cornelia Washington
Doris Frenk
Whiterocks
Clive Hartle
Larvin
Hayden Foster
Lappin
Neldon Shiner
John Jorgensen
Salt Lake
Don R. Barr
Jorgensen
Careful Breeding Practices Boost Farm Productivity
County agricultural agent Clair Ricard cites U S Department of Agriculture figures and genetic advances to show careful breeding can raise milk, meat, and egg output across cattle, sheep, swine, and poultry. He notes heredity limits, but credits national genetic research with major gains, including dairy cattle milk output and hybrid pigs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clair Ricard
S Department of Agriculture
Acord
Successful marriage motto quoted by Dan Bennett
A proverb attributed to Dan Bennett notes that a lasting marriage mirrors patience. It compares the husband’s patience with his wife to his patience with his golf game, underscoring steady, calm partnership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Bennett
Maeser School PTA Art Collection Enriches Students
A Maeser School assembly showcased a PTA art collection donated by local artists and supporters. Mrs Grant Hacking presided as PTA president, with John Jorgensen and Lassig contributing works, and Rachel Grant Taylor providing watercolors from Salt Lake City. Officers include Mrs Hacking, Helen McKeachnie, Dora Carroll, Alice Cotton, and Amelia Manker as teacher representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Hacking
PTA
Orvel Hullinger
Sandra Hacking
Jean Merkley
Jeuna Searle
Ernest Untermann Sr
Red Cloud Loop
John Jorgensen
Rachel Grant Taylor
Salt Lake City
the Lion House
West
Lassig
Oneeda Street
Utah
Alps
Switzerland
Gary Morrow
Great Salt Lake
Emmerson Evans
Beaver
Mr Evans
Funeral services for Mrs Frank held in Whiterocks
Funeral services for Mintora Doris Frank were conducted at noon Monday at the Latter day Saints chapel in Whiterocks by Clyde E Merkley district president of the Uintah Basin Indian Mission. Mrs Frank is survived by her husband Willis Frank Whiterocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mintora Doris Frank
Latter Day Saints
Whiterocks
Clyde E Merkley
Uintah Basin Indian Mission
Frank
Willis Frank
Serviceman Praises Uintah Newsletter From Home
Thomas R Pearson of Craig Coles expresses appreciation for the Uintah Newsletter. In a letter written after his discharge on October 26 he says the servicemen’s paper helped him track friends and what was happening in Vernal. He commends the newsletter and wishes readers health and luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas R Pearson
Craig, Cole
Uintah
Pearson
Uintah News
Vernal
Tolks
Wardle Visit Sparks Colorado Town Social Visit
Ora Fae Wardle traveled to Crag Colorado this weekend with friend Ann Tate the Western Union operator for the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Fae Wardle
Crag
Colorado
Ann Tate
Western Union
Slaugh Family Trip Covers Cheyenne Visit and Scenic Beauty
Mr and Mrs Angus Slaugh and their daughters Shirley and Ellen recently completed a three day trip to Cheyenne Wyoming. They visited Mr and Mrs Bud Slaugh and family and Don Slaugh in the area. The journey passed through Denver and Fort Morgan with report of exceptionally beautiful scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angus Slaugh
Shirley
Ellen
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Bud Slaugh
Don Slaugh
Denver
Fort Morgan
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Preston Idaho
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Craig, Colo
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John Preece
Stan Preece
Hugh W Colton
Loyd Shimiin
Clair Hopkins
Hedy Hodgkinson
Provo
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Verna
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Chamber of Commerce
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Canon City
George P Roth
Fashion Cleaners
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Sowards
Harmon Sirae
Esther Esther Club
Farold Reader
American Legion Auxiliary
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Lorraine Kettle
Myton
Maroni Miller
Heber
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Water Meeting
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Wiley Baucums
Grady Russells
States
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Uintah High School
Uish State Agricultural College
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Glade Calder
Paul Calder
Janet Christensen
Joanne Christensen
George Galloway
Archie Johnson
Lareen Johnsen
Karen Lee
Myra Lant
Kay Mecham
Marjorie Mecham
Reuben Oxborre
Leland Preece
Larry Searle
Emily Siddowa
USAC
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Neldon Slaugh
Owan Slaugh
Ray Slaugh
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City Council
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California Sands
Aly
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H Walter Woolley
Leo Calder
Ted Watkins
Shanna Rae
California
Mexico
Elna Young
Kermit Young
Kay Johnson
Miss Johnson
Thorne Studio
West Main
ASSN
Unitah
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Rrhe Park Dam
Bureau of the Budget
Stringham
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