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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1950

Page

15

Explosion Ignites At Cottage Hotel Home Injures Mrs Clarke

Sunday blast at the Cottage Hotel owner Chas Rich home caused by overheated high test gasoline damaged the back room and shook the house. Mrs Dave Clarke suffered third degree burns to both legs and an arm while assisting Mrs Rich in cleaning overalls. Doctors expect possible skin grafts. Fire contained by a nephew using a quilt. Mrs Clarke, German war bride, met her husband in Germany.

Chas. C. Rich Cottage Hotel Dave Clarke Ken Rich Mra. Clarke Gerald Dalton Clarke Germany

Fish hatchery tours invite school groups in county

The Gun Club reports a growing population of 3000 to 5000 large fish since planting in the new stream. Invitees include Fred Reynolds William Blaugh Paul M Batty Mark Freestone A Don Batty Grant Merrell Carl Searte and Lynn Pope. Visitors may tour the hatchery two miles west of the rocks on weekdays with Frank Griffin guiding and Mr Reynolds supervising school groups for full educational benefit and lectures by appointment.

Mountain Ams Yi i Fred Reynolds William Blaugh Paul M. Batty Mark Freestone A. Don Batty Grant Merrell Carl Searte Lynn Pope the Rocks Frank Griffin Mr. Reynolds Mts Reynolds

Former Dry Fair Resident Dies on Coast

Julia Emily Adams Searle born January 11 1872 in Salt Lake City Utah married John C Searle April 10 1889 at Dry Fork. Survived by husband eight children 30 grandchildren 26 great grandchildren and many relatives. Funeral service held at Truman Chapel Oakland California with burial at Sunset View Cemetery Berkeley.

Villa Emily Searle John C. Searle Ogree Jennie Woolf Truman Chapel Oakland Cal Monady Paul Warnick Peter Easton Heber Brown Estherella Alozanka Garden of Rulon, Doxey Lottie Zuver Richmond Clarence Clearheld Daniel A. Adama Vernal Stephen Adams Pleassant Grove Mina Hall Annie Landis Murrayy Ida Doman Ontario Ore Seatle Fhe

Magician to headline First Ward festival Friday night

Roland Hullinger, renowned magician and sleight of hand artist, will perform at Ver nal First Ward Welfare Festival as the main attraction. The event opens in the afternoon with activities for children and continues at 6:30 with dances, games, a variety program, fortune telling, and an auction. Hullinger has appeared nationwide on vaudeville and chautauqua circuits.

Roland Hul Linger Flrst Ward Welfare First Ward Vernal First Ward Roland Hulsinger Orvel Hullinger Pam Hullinger

Uintah Basin Sweetheart Queen Crowned

Donna Jean Birch, a Uinta high school sophomore, was crowned Sweetheart Queen at the Uintah Basin Sweetheart Ball in Victory Park. She received a green wrist watch from the Associated Student Council, with judges selecting her by merit, personality, dancing and beauty among six finalists.

Donne Jean Birch Uinta Uintah Basin Victory Park Miss Birch Associated Student Council Harold Rendlesbach Donna Jean Basin Alterta Joan Walker Roosevelt Joan Roberts Duchesne Emma Lou Brady Tabion4 Joy Defoy Altamont Lois Blazard

Attendees From Outside Points Attend Services

Those attending the services from outside points were Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Kearney, Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Neve, Canada, Owen Searle, Boise Ida, Mr. and Mrs. Dan A. Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Denzel Adams, Vernal, Stephen Adams, Pleasant Grove, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Searle of Ctearfield.

D. E. Kearney T. E. Neve Canada Owen Searle Boise Ida Dan A. Adams Denzel Adams Vernal Stephen Adams Pleasant Grove Clarence Searle Ctearfield

Utah Senator Voices Frustration Over Dinosaur Monument Project

The Utah Senate debate features Senator Thomas criticizing delays and urging a timely decision on the Dinosaur National Monument issue. Frank Ward of the Chamber of Commerce cites past experiences with similar projects, questions timelines, and warns of political maneuvering against Echo Park Dam, while urging free speech and civic input on the matter.

Frank Ward Chamber of Commerce New Mexico Colorado Basin Echo Park

Bids Asked on Local Swim Pool

The city council authorized City Manager LeRoy Taylor to advertise for bids on materials for the prospective city county swimming pool. The decision favored speed, hoping bids would be in place to accelerate plans if bonds were voted and ready.

LeRoy Taylor

Music Festival Planning Committee Forming

A meeting two weeks ago of Lions and Jr. groups plus PTA Kiwanis Chamber of Commerce clubs discussed a planned music festival. Invitations will be extended to Kiwanis and the Chamber to participate. Four main committees were suggested housing evening entertainment on campus eating and home room use for warm up and storage. Several counties San Juan Emery Carbon Grand Uintah and Duchesne are expected to participate.

Rigby Feets Topeew Planzes Lions Lady Lions Jaycees PTA Kiwanians Federated Women Band Kiwanis Chamber of Commerce Ing San Juan Emery Carbon Grand Uintah Duchesne

Equity Oil No 1 Gusher at 7400 Feet Reported

Equity Oil reports the No 1 gusher being drilled in California at about 7400 feet. A site for a confirmation well 11 4 miles east of the Ute Tribal has been staked out but a drilling contract has not yet been awarded.

California

West States surpass Utah in Reclamation project

The record shows that all the States of the West have surpassed Utah in Reclamation Project though irrigation began in Utah. We have slept too long and it is time the people were told the truth about why we are always left holding the empty bag of Reclamation. There must be a reason.

Chapman Echo Park Dam Utah Bureau Washington United States West

Paul Calder Returns From Mission in East States

Elder Paul Calder, LDS missionary in the Eastern States Mission for two years, returned home last Tuesday. He served in Erie, Philadelphia area including Chester, Pa, with two radio programs in Chester and a nearby town. Calder helped establish a branch at Chester in 1949 and gained converts. He plans to attend college in the fall after studies at USAC and the University of Utah.

Paul Calder Eastern States Calder Sle Erie Washington Pittsburg Bradford Chester Pa Chester Paul Hullinger Pa Ie Hill Cumorah Paul USAC University of Utah

Harsh Spring Weather Baffles Town as Temperatures Sink

Readable text notes eleven days of cold spell with eight days below zero. Despite sunny headlines, forecasters warn spring remains distant as temperatures stay frigid and unsettled.

Dairy Course To Be Held February 23 and 24

An illustrated lecture by Lamsatt Rich extension service dairy man on European living and agriculture will be given at LaPoint on Wednesday February 22 at 7 30 pm and at Vernal on Friday February 24 at 7 20 pm Mr Rich has just recently returned from Europe after six months in England Scotland Netherlands France and Belgium studying living styles Pelping orders Tibet to send a mission to negotiate status

Lamsatt Rich Dairyman Lapoint Vernal Rich Europe England Scotland Netherlands France Belgium

For Sale Upright Piano and Weather Update

For sale upright piano in Maeser near Bascom. Contact Ray Mond Bascom for delivery. dates February 12 to 15 noted. Weather period reports two inches of new snow and precipitation.

Sale Good Forget Sai Sala Raymond Bascom Maeser

Lions Sponsor Ski Team at Steamboat Springs

The Vernal ski team sponsored by the Vernal Lions club returned from Steamboat Springs Colorado where Duana Granger Kenneth Calder Rod ger Francke and Eugene Conrad competed. Local Lions hosted the event inviting Colorado and neighboring state schools and plan to make it an annual team send. Although no top prize was won the team earned high praise from the organizers and joined attendees at the Sunday Lions banquet before returning home.

Steamboat Springs Colorado Vernal Duana Granger Kenneth Calder Rodger Francke Eugene Conrad Vernal Lions Club The Liens of Colorado Vernal Club

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Gun Club Dry Fair Thomas Equity Oil Tusea Max Pelping Tibet Montgomery Texaco Service Vernal Hide and Fur Company Fifth Hast and Main St. Vernal, Utah Colemere Highland Drive Salt Lake City Colemeres Furniture West Main Vernal Vernal Express Alfred Fredriksen Naples Lawrence Eaton Pitan Boat Springs Ted Bob Olsen Max Cluff Deb Casada Claudius Banks Wilford Granger T. R. Seager Hugh W. Colton Nancy Nancy Johnson Palo Atto Norma Godden Ann Draper Ogden Newton Shoe Clinic Vernal Ave Sugar & Creamers United Stores Vernal First Ward Amusement Hall Children’s Party Holand Hullinger Mystic Wizard of the Intermountain West
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