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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1956

Page

12

Jaycees Sponsor Teams in Ute Tribe Little League Play

Jaycees under Carroll Hort chairmanship organize a project to promote public support for the Hoover Commission findings. William Keebler and Kay Haws assist with plans for a short film, posters, and a "Big Buck" wall to urge Congress to adopt economic efficiency recommendations.

Jaycees Chamber of Commerce Carroll Hort Milait Congress Hoover Commission Hart William Keebler Kay Haws Hoover

Legion Auxiliary Bingo and 500 Bridge Party Set

The American Legion Auxiliary will sponsor a Bingo 500 and Bridge party on February 20 at 6 pm at the American Legion Hall. Mrs Peggy James chairs with assistance from Mrs Effie Hall and Mrs Junius Hacking. Proceeds fund a new auditorium flag for Utah High School. Everyone invited.

American Legion Auxilary American Legion Hall Peggy James Wille Effie Hall Junius Hacking Umtah] Hiigh School

Kiwanis Club To Hear High School Oratory

Uintah and Duchesne high school contest winners discuss The Constitution Under Changing Conditions at Vernal Kiwanis meeting. The program, led by Rev Richard E B Lundberg committee, featured Scout training and remarks by Principal J C Waws and Judge Monroe J Paxman among local Kiwanian guests. Door prize won by Dr Wayne Marrs.

Kiwars Reed Hansen J C Waws Ashley Walter Ingh Maws Richard EB Lundberg Monroe J Paxman Provo Door Wayne Marrs

Former Vernal Girl Competes In Baylor Declamation

Nila Jean Hardy daughter of Mrs D V Crites of Houston and former Vernal resident leaves for Baylor University to compete in the declamation division after winning the Milby High School sophomore declamation contest her success marks a notable steps in her speech career across Texas venues.

Nila Jean Hardy D. V. Crites Houston Texas Vernal Baylor University Nila Jean Milby High

Oklahoma Uranium Corporation withdraw application Utah court

Notice in the District Court of Uintah County Utah states Oklahoma Uranium Corporation a Delaware company filed for authority to withdraw from Utah. The hearing is set for April 3 1956. Objections may be filed by March 22 1956. Charles T Pope Clerk of Court. First publication February 23 1956. Last publication March 22 1956.

Uintau Utail Oklahoma Uranium Corporation Delaware Utah Charles T, Pope

Green Mountain Uranium Corp Applies to Withdraw from Utah

In Uintah District Court Utah an application by Green Mountain Uranium Corporation a Delaware corporation to withdraw from Utah is set for hearing on April 8 1956. All persons or corporations may file objections by that date. Dated February 7 1956 Clerk's office notices published February 23 1958 and March 22 1956.

Uintah State OF Utah Green Mountain Uranium Corporation Green Mountain Urentum Corporation Charles T Pope

Heart Sunday Canvass Planned By Local Workers

Uintah County joins a national heart campaign climaxing this Sunday with a house to house canvass from 2 to 4 pm. Local executive committee members De Ray E Spendlove and Mrs Eve Ashton oversee the effort with county volunteers Mrs Hugh W Colton and Mrs Loyd Shimmin assisting. Heart fund containers will be in businesses and churches to collect donations for local treatment and the national program. Mayor Ralph Siddoway urged whole community support and highlighted heart disease as a leading killer, noting most funds stay in Uintah County to fight local cases while the rest support national goals. He called on city departments, churches, schools, and civic groups to cooperate amid renewed national attention after President Eisenhower’s heart attack.

Uintah Feiruary Utah State Heart Assortation de Ray E Spendlove Eve Ashton Hugh W Colton Loyd Shimmin Ralph Ashton John Shinvnlit Heart Fund Verngl Ralph Siddaway Heart Siddaway Uintah County American Heart Association Exenhower

Bastian Families Celebrate Two Grandsons Born January 28

Mr and Mrs J W Bastian learn their daughter in laws Weldon Bastian of Grand Junction Cole and Derrill Bastian of Seattle Washington each welcomed a baby boy on January 28. The families share joy as both new arrivals bring the count of Bastian grandchildren to two.

J W Bastian Weldon Bastian Grand Junction Cole Derrill Bastian Seatle Washington

Uintah Neta 6th Place in Class B Wrestling

Uintah Neta tied with Wasatch for sixth in Class B at Millard High Fillmore last weekend. Delta Rabbits won state by edging Millard 63 62 with Cedar City yards behind. Pleasant Grove and Payson also placed. Uintah's Dillon Murray 134 lb won, Jim Baxendale and Dan Collier took thirds, Lyle Southam fourth. coach C onk praised sophomore Ute squad and noted stronger years ahead.

Uintah Wasatehs Ath Millard High Fillmory Delta Rabbits Millard Cedar City Pleasant Grove Payson Wit Wasatch Bingham Agit Wigh Tehd Grand South Summit Duchesne Springville San Juan Monncella Dilly Murray Jim Baxendale Dan Collier Lyle Southam

Jaycee Junior League Basketball Clinic Draws 32 Boys

Thirty two boys attended the second Jaycee Junior League Basketball clinic at Ashley Valley Junior High School. The session ran 10 am to noon for ten consecutive Saturdays sponsored by the Vernal Junior Chamber of Commerce. Boys must bring trunks jerseys and gym shoes and obtain a physical exam via low cost medical forms.

Ashley Valley Vernal Junior Chamber of Commerce Hgh

Sailor Goes to Recruiting Office Seeking Encouragement

A sailor walks into the recruiting office and voices frustration with the sales pitch, saying he is feeling discouraged and wants a different approach to enlistment. The scene captures a moment of morale struggle and the recruitment dynamic.

Funeral Planned in Salt Lake for Former Basin Rancher

Funeral services will be held Thursday in Salt Lake City for James Tygerson 76 of Ephraim a longtime Uintah Basin rancher He died Saturday of a cerebral hemorrhage at a rest home Born Sept 6 1879 in Ephraim he was a son of Jens and Kristina Tygerson For 30 years he worked for the U S Land Office He was a member of the LDS Church Survivors include a son Don Tygerson Salt Lake City two daughters Mrs Carl S Titel Salt Lake and Mrs Warren Hodgd on San Francisco and eight grandchildren

Salt Lake James Tygerson Ephraim Uintah Basin Salt Lake City Mr Tygerson Gtale ‘Lake Jens and Kristn Tygerson U. S. Land Office Don Tygerson Carl 8. Titel Warren Hodgdon San Francisco

Report on lineman incident splicing at pole 384

The superintendent ordered a full incident report after a complaint about language from linemen behind a lady's house. The report states Horace Dill and Bill were splicing cable at pole 384. A bucket of melted lead spilled, burning Bill’s neck, and Dill cautioned him to be more careful.

Lady Bill Dill Eshaw Horace

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