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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1956

Page

13

Utah State Press Association Holds 58th Convention

Editors and publishers from 35 weekly Utah papers returned from an eight day winter convention at the Newhouse Hotel Canon City. Ernest M. Linford urged public access to information and press freedom. Max R. Warner elected president. officers Russell Innes and Petia B. Waldo among new appointees. Awards recognized top weekly papers led by Milford News and Vernal Express with multiple honors across groups.

Deska Utah State Press Association Hota Cake Hardy Canon City Utah Association K. Hardy Canon City Daily Record National ‘Editorial Assn Ernnest M. Linford Salt Lake Tribune Linford Max R. Warner Payson Chronicle Newhouse Hotel Roy E. Gibson Nephi Times-News Russell Innes Lehi O Ae Press Association Newhouse Excellance Sangley Milford Newa Bpan'ah Fork Press Vernal Express Richfield Reaper

Artesia Firemen Sponsor Scouts Plan

Scout executive Mr. Crouch of Grand Junction met Artesia firemen Monday night to restart the Boy Scouts with firemen sponsorship. The piece notes a school dance with cookies and punch, visitor Mike Wise of Wyoming, LDS church slides, a car wreck on Dead Man's Curve causing about 250 dollars damage, and a death report for George Wilson of Massadona.

Les Mr. Crouch Grand Junction Artesia Mike Wises Wyoming Virgil Woods Map’ Wise Vernal Ernest Caldwell New Mexico LDS Church Lou Livingston Jim Robison Joy Motor Highway 64 Dead Man's Curve Lynda Christensen Terry Trevins George Wilson Massadona Wilson

Vernal Oilman Honored For Service To Industry

Don Thompson of Carter Oil Co in Vernal received a bronze service award from the Oil Industry Information committee for outstanding public relations service during 195_. D. R. McCallum of Denver presented the award.

Don Thompson Carter Oil Co Vernal Oil Industry Information Committee Mr. Thompson D. R. McCallum Denver

Ashley Earth Quakes Shake Saturday Night in Town

Ward shaken by four tremors with the second 30 strong rattling stoves and mirrors mainly on the northeast side. A lamp fell at the Wm Powell residence as residents describe a tense scene during a quiet Saturday night and a Sunday meeting followed with a testimonial for Elder Clifton Merkley.

Ashley Ward Ashley Wm. Powell Clifton Merkley Norman Haslem Wesley Bowden Lynne Ptomy Davis Merkley Wanda Clutt Blaine Palmer Buck Farley Garn McBride Alvin Gardiner Morgan Me Maxine Stewart BYU Charles Palmer Leo, Rowley Brent Hall Blaine Seaman Darwin Pervis Lorin McCan Boyd Peterson Clifton Provo Melle Society Ed Watkins Dallle Tahm Visalia Calif Anthony Trello Trelloy Beatrice Harrison Preston Cribbs Nila Ronnie Lewy Clara ‘Thompson Duchesne Billie Harrisons Celis Winn Mme Ronald Winn Mission Home Great Lakea Misal Daniel Harrison of Rangely Alvin Gardner Artesia

Explorers Awarded New Uniforms In Roosevelt Ward

The Explorers of the ward including Wall Robb Orson Smith Bert s David Moosman and leader Eldon Anderton purchased new Explorer uniforms this week. Mr and Mrs Don Simmons attended events in Roosevelt. The Mayne Morrill family visited the Winfred Longs in Bennett. Duane Oberhansley recovering after surgery in Salt Lake. The Jit Ue boy and siblings attend Roosevelt school. The Gale Rasmussen family returned from Salt Lake City trip.

Madeens Smith Wall Robb Orson Smith Berts David Moosman Teader Eldon Anderton Explorer Don Simmons Roosevelt Elbert Smith Harmon Mulling Ruben Russels Roosevelt Hospital Gale Rasmussen Salt Lake Mr. Rasmussen LeRoy Longshair LDS Church Wiley Collett Chrch Blayne Morrill Duane Oberhansley Salt Lake Hospital Stanley Hoops Paul Robb Myton Mayne Morrill Winfred Longs Bennett

Rocky Mountain Committees Meet at Motel Utah Salt Lake

A fragment notes a meeting of Rocky Mountain committees at the Motel Utah in Salt Lake, discussing regional coordination and planning. Further details are unreadable in the clipped text.

Rocky Mountain ONC Utah Salt Lake

Dodge Town Wagon Introduced For Cargo And Passengers

The Dodge Town Wagon blends panel cargo space passenger comfort and station wagon versatility. Henry Millecam Jr of Utah announces a dual purpose vehicle designed to haul up to 1850 pounds or seat eight with two seated configurations. The model targets the growing market and local dealers expect strong sales.

Dodge Henry Millecam, Jr Utah Record Motor Co

Local Socials and Community notices report

The item lists informal social events and community updates including a TV matchup between Sea the U and BYU, a Thursday Edna Walker celebration with Elya Dean and Minnie Smith, and a parish fire aid course led by Mrs. Sadie McConkie. It also mentions weekend visits among locals, moves, hospitalization of Tex Davis, and household guest stays.

BYU Elya Dean Minnie Smith Edna Walker Arnott Kidd Brearboat Springs Relief Society Sadie McConkie Ivan Batty Salt Lake Floyd Hall Nila Batty Clarence Christ Artesia Johnnie Rahm Tex Davis Ogden Hospital

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