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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1962

Page

16

Sales Tax and Dry Fork Water Project Outlined at Vernal Lions

Vernal Lions Club heard Dr. Dan Q. Price discuss adopting the optional 3 percent sales tax to fund city expenses and the Dry Fork Watershed Project. Bradshaw, from the Soil Conservation Service, explained water conservation benefits and financial gains for Uintah County, noting tourism and farming impacts.

Dry Fork Vernal Lions Club Vernal Dan Q. Price Verna MA. Bradshaw U. S Bradshaw Uintah County

Union H. Wins Division Crown In Wrestle Meet

Union High School seized an early lead in the North Division Region Fight finals and withstood a late surge from United to capture seven matches to five. Winners Ed Martin Clarence Rich Glade Merkley Darrell Rich Darrel Murray Glen McKee John Shepherd Donald Atford David Murray Jack Bingham Sherman Fletcher advance to the State Class B Wrestling Tournament on February 23 and 24 at Union High School in Roosevelt.

Union High School United Union Wgh Roosevelt Ed Martin Clarence Rich Glade Merkley Darrell Rich Darrel Murray Glen McKee John Shepherd Union Donald Atford David Murray Jack Bingham Sherman Fletcher

Genii with a credit sweep at SP House Jewelers

Gary Sprouse advertises SP House Jewelers as a friendly genii who can grant wishes with small down payments and easy monthly plans. The piece invites readers to visit 42 West Main, promising affordable diamonds watches and happy endings for loved ones.

Gary Sprouse Ityself Aladdin Geniis

Uintah Union Payoff Hoop Clash Looms This Thursday

Uintah High hosts Union High in a Thursday pay off clash in Ute confines. The Utes sit atop standings with a 7-4 league mark while Union 5-2 trails by one game in a tight division race. Vernon and Oaks sparked a late Ute surge in a Friday win over Tabby, 42-32 after a 32-32 third. Tigers’ Rhoades and Gilez posted 32 and 35 points respectively. Murray added 11 for Uintah. Junior Varsity also won, 165-36.

Uintah-Union Ute Ufilahigh School Utes Union High School Cougars Tablona Tiger Confines UNION Tabby Jim Vernon Dennis Oaks Tigers Vernon Oaks Tabby Cats Bart Johnson Steve Rhoades Jay Gilez Tommy Murray Papooses Miek Hy Ly Tiger J. V

Dinosaur Rodeo Plans Slated for August Show

The popular Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo in Vernal is set for August 2 3 4 with top national officials and stock by Bar T Bar Rodeo Co Salt Lake City under Swanny Kerby. Miller Bros Western Band will perform after dances. Barney Goodman Dee Murray lead the dance committee amid improvements planned, chaired by Loran Merkle y and others.

United States Bar T-Bar Rodeo Co Salt Lake City Swanny Kerby Miller Bros Barney Goodman Dee Murray Loran Merckley Lloyd Eaton Frank Jack

Local Schools Qualify Few Athletes in Division Trials

Earl Lodberry of Uintah is named among those who qualified while none of the other Division schools managed to advance a competitor. The text notes the limited success and highlights Uintah's lone achievement in the trials.

Earl Lodberry Uintah

Auto Trailer Crash Injures Mrs Bodily Near Vernal

Mrs. J H Bodily, riding with Mr Bodily, was seriously injured in a collision between their car and a parked house trailer in Daniels Canyon last Thursday. She suffered multiple injuries including fractured ribs, a compound leg fracture, a dislocated hip socket, and head bruises, and was transported to Salt Lake hospital after three days of treatment in a HebER hospital.

Dodily Salt

Family members accompany woman in Heber and Salt Lake transfer

Leke, a son, Earl Jensen Day, and several relatives stayed with her in Heber and during the move to Salt Lake. Pall Martin and Mrs Siddoway, and their daughter Jennae, were with her part of the time. Mrs Martin and Mrs Siddoway are Bodily’s daughters.

Leke Earl Jensen Day Desiro Heber Salt Lake Pall Martin Mra L. ¥. Siddoway Jennae Licber Mrs. Martin Mra. Siddoway Mra. Bodily

Flying Service's New Helicopter Makes Maiden Flood Flight

Basin Flying Service used its new helicopter to rescue a separated family on a Willow Creek cattle ranch after floodwaters broke. The craft also airlifted groceries and workers, aiding isolated oil camps. cost was about 50000 with a 47000 rotor. Pilot Charles Taylor and partners Gilbert Bennett Clyde Carroll noted high maneuverability and rapid transport for injured personnel.

Basin Flying Service Willow Creek White River Harry Tomlinson Jerry Brad Abo Hatch Ranch Tomiiiggn Bureau of Indian Affairs Basin Charles Chuck) Taylor Pinedale Wyoming Goelal Iran Paris Taylor Army Gilbert S. Bennett Clyde Carroll Bob Peters Guymon Oklahoma

Local committee names and misread roster listed in OCR

A garbled OCR fragment lists names including Bee Murray Keith Goodmen Tom Stocks Harden Nelson Clyde Wilkins Sam Snyder Shirley Ainge Ronald Wion and Bill Mayberry along with scattered terms such as parade advertising and committee assignments unclear due to poor legibility.

Ter Quion Bee Murray Barney Goodmen Tom Stocks Harden Nelson Concessors al Bgelns Clyde Wilkins Uckets Sam Snyder Bollelney

Camp May Rue DUP Meeting Notes at Two Hosts Home

Members of the Camp May Rue DUP met February 14 at Marie Soderquist’s home with Beatrice Rooks presiding. Vella Smith co hosted, a lesson on Hanna Wood Till Nomney was given, door prize to Iva Gray, luncheon for 13 members and guest Pearl Winder. Next meeting set for March 14 at Edith Montgomery’s home.

May Ruple Dup Marie Soderquist Vella Smith Beatrice Rooks Smith Hanna Wood Nomney Iva Gray Pearl Winder Edith Montgomery

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Gardiner Thelp Hoosevalt Uintah Gymnasium Pe Yve Jerry Lee Tommy Bahia Price Utah L. A. Siddeway Scott Passey John Bradshaw Soll. Conservation Service Union H Sphouse Jewelers Errol Burns Vernal Express Sportwariler Dinosaur Rodeo Cies J. H. Bodily Vernal Airport Whirlybird Chuck Taylor Flying Service Bank OF Vernal Aaa State Farm State Farm Mutual State Farm Mutual Colfe Company Seauctibie Shallou Tate Arene Aday William H. Slaugh East Main State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company Bloomington Mee
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