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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1941
Page
8
Unanimous opposition to uniting Uintah county west side with Du chesne east side. Junior college proposal near Uintah Du chesne line discussed. Lions Club backs major 1941 Lapoint Tridell road project. License tax funds debate prompts tax increase warning. Guest speakers include county officials and district leaders.
At Jensen Sunday evening a Jensen Boy Scouts court of honor granted the greatest number of advancements to date. Harold E Hullinger and A Alwyn Call led the proceedings with Wallace Moon presenting. Scoutmaster Spencer Squire announced Evan Wilkins as tenderfoot, Richard Peters, Vaughn Wilkins as second class, and Ferron Moot, Philp Murray, Victor Wilkins, Dean Chew, and Charles Reynolds as first class. Dean Chew earned a merit badge in animal industry and Charles Reynolds earned a beekeeping badge.
Uintah center LaRay Eaton leads district scoring with 52 points in four games at the season midpoint in 1941. Alta Mant forward Bleazard stands second with 43 points, teammate Bunt has 36, and Manwaring guards lead the backcourt with 23. The season shows defense emphasis across Uintah district teams.
The Utah and Duchesne county boards discuss a junior college near Roosevelt to serve upper grades at Alterra and Roosevelt high schools. They review need, funding strains, and legality of closer cooperation, with officials to contact Superintendent Skidmore for guidance. Bishop Jerry Harrison of Lapoint attended in Verral.
The UHBS music department selects Ship Ahoy a three act musical comedy for a late March production. About 190 students participate with Dorothy King Vera Mickey Nina Harr Betty Pack Raymond Tacium Bob Shimmin and others in leading roles. A 24 member chorus is directed by Miss Florence Neartrickton with Barbara Eaton assisting. Engar trains a 50 voice chorus and an orchestra of 25. Murleysls Andreason supervise drama and Charles Taylor serves as stage manager.
Washingtons birthday call to 62 Utah posts of the American Legion seeks voluntary registration of World War II era veterans for home defense. Nearly 10000 Utah veterans may be contacted to record skills, qualifications, and locations in a 28 question form with 67 listed vocations for potential emergency service under state or national defense.
The week recorded measurable precipitation totaling thirty one units with daily high and low temperatures noted. Readings include dates labeled by codes and temperatures ranging from the mid teens to the high forties, reflecting variable weather conditions across the period.
Jim At plat alg won the mens first prize with a 420 total, narrowly defeating Hemat Bingham by one. Parl Wo Ney topped the students with 434. Ferris Hate set a record with 413 as Marin Richard posted a 448 team total in a tight field.
License record notes 14 licenses issued by the clerk. Names include Cass Weber Felix Farrell Alma Agnes Zimmerman and others. Locations cited include Steartbeat Springs Craig Mir Vernal and Denver with dates in February and a Tuesday visit noted.
Uintah edged Fast Springville 28 to 24 in a tight league contest at Uintah gym. The Red Devils from Spryville led 24 to 20 late, but the Utes staged a late rally to secure the Nebo district win. The game featured strong defense and quick exchanges, with Quarter totals and pace keeping fans on edge.
Last week visitors from Jensen and Steamboat Springs traveled en route to California. C D Renfroe Velma Moon formerly of Jensen, with baby, and Gland Renfroe visited Mr and Mrs H M Moon. A variety of locals traveled to Salt Lake, Vernal, and Salt Lake City for family events, medical care, or employment, with several notes on illness, travel, and community activities in Jensen and surrounding areas.
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