Vernal Youth Killed on Italian Front in World War II
Mrs Helen G Thomas of Vernal learned from the war department that her son Pvt Edgar G Thomas was killed in action in Italy on January 25 1944. Letters from unit officers describe him as a fine soldier, killed while clearing a mine field near the front and commended by captains and chaplains for his bravery. Other local families report relatives serving overseas including Harold Cook Kenneth Cooke and Glen Calder with updates on training and postings. The Uintah County chapter pursues infant defense fund activities amid war era campaigns and community efforts.
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Helen G Thomas
Vernal
War Department
Edgar G Thomas
Italy
Etgai
West Gosh
North Africa
States
Thomas
Helen
Wiliam J .Thomas
Viola Cameron
San Ra
Fael
Helen Thomas
Cleartieia
Goodrich
Kenneth Cooke
Camp Button
North Carolina
Engineers Corps
Utah National Guard
Fort Belvoir Va
Uintah County
National Foundation For
MM Goodrich
J. W Hathwood
Mary Pickford
Felten
Mira RG
Shale oil project drive cited in state plan release
In a disclosed plan officials discuss shale oil extraction methods and potential impacts tied to Granger actions. The document references location 4 and related legal and regulatory considerations, including LOE and re retraction discussions amid ongoing research and testing.
Beharms and Soldiers Send News From Overseas
Pfc Joe Postma paratrooper overseas writes of readings from the Exprées and a bold ad section. Lt Barnston and Lt Harmston advance in rank. Harmston is nephew of Mrs Hattie Johnson and son of Mr and Mrs Harmston of Roosevelt. Harmston describes fire bombing missions over Germany.
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Tos Postras
Pfc
Joe Postma
Ialves
New York
Georgia
Wees
Barnston
Howard L Harmston
England
S Harmston
Mer Aud Eiugens Harmston
Roose Jvelt
Hattie
Johnson Ho
Germany
Local Service Members Receive Distinguished Flying Cross and Leave Updates
Sgt Albert Newton Rucker awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for combat missions with the Air Transport Command. Sgt Rucker served in New Guinea since July and entered service last July. Earl DeJournette reports a back from furlough while on duty after a ten day leave with parents. Dik Jacobsen spends leave with his parents after basic training at Farragut, Idaho. Continued on Page five.
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Uesband
Albert Newton
Rucker
Betty Anderson
Air Transport Command
New Guinea
Earl DeJournette
Mr and Mire
Fond DeJournette
Sgt DeJournette
Thel
Ts Om
Dik Jacobsen
Dick) Jacobsen
Luke Jacobsen
Navy
Farrgut
Idaho
My Jacobsen
Novada
Uintah-Tabiona Round Robin Play Next Weekend
Uintah and Tabiona prepare for a round robin basketball event at Uintah gym next Thursday through Saturday. Results from recent games set eligibility and determine who advances to the main round with Roosevelt and Altamont also in action.
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Utes
Uintah
Uintah Gym
Thoraday
Altamont
Roosevelt
Talslong
Alterra
Dusheswo
Tah Tabiona
Altamont Atte
Ted
Roosesvelt
Roosevelt-Uintah
Nare
Tablena
Wife of Roosevelt Physician Dies
Eva Helle Whitmore 55 wife of Dr David P Whitmore died in a Salt Lake hospital after a long illness. Born May 4 1883 in Grand Meadow Minnesota she held leadership roles in Duvéromy chapter No 177 GES Roosevelt and PEO sisterhood in Vernal. Survivors include her husband Captain J C Whitmore and a daughter Lieutenant Maria J Whitmore. Services held at the Masonic temple with Rev Arthur W Mutton Episcopal bishop officiating. Burial at Mit Dilivet cemetery.
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Eva Helle Whitmore
Roosevelt
David P Whitmore
Salt Lake
Grand Meadow Minn
Susan Sarper
Duvéromy
Ges Roosevelt
J C Whitmore
UGB Army Merthad Corps
Salt Lake meeting elects temporary officers for water program
At a Salt Lake City gathering, temporary officers were chosen to organize efforts on water storage and development. Notables from Bear River City to Provo stressed securing Utah's Colorado River share and state water supplies amid postwar funding hopes.
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Serital
Salt, Lake City
Abeta
Macear Teciah
Anon
Take City
Colorado
Jta
Acisiaey AAU SO Scie 50 Report Cited
Fragmented OCR text mentions a Reliet¢ report and a hall event with attendees. The readable portions reference names like John and Marea and imply appreciation from a attendee or organizer. The piece is incomplete and lacks clear narrative or outcome.
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Caren
Hall
Marea
Ir Benatita
Missing in Action Lieutenant Schwencke Sought
War Department reports Lieutenant Schwencke aboard a troop transport to Ireland. The ship was sent without convoy and was sunk by enemy submarines. The boy, age unspecified, lived in San Francisco with his grandmother before the death.
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War Department
Iqub
Coma Firat
Ireland
San Francisco
Former Vernal Resident Dies in Bast Lane Hospital
A Vernal area resident, spouse of Fay City native Daria, died at Bast Lane Hospital. Funeral services are planned with Mr and Mrs Lewis of Vernal attending. Lewis was the deceased’s father in law.
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Bast Lane Hospital
Ormex
Fay City
Daria On
Park City
Mica Lewis
Vernal
Biney Lewis
Uintah high opens aircraft training class at Vernal shop
Principal Lundell notes local aviator training will boost postwar employment prospects as students use the aircraft shop in the Vernal Auto Building. Superintendent Grant West cites slow progress in vocational education and highlights equipment costs near $200 000 needing federal or external funding.
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Uintah High School
Uni Roves
Hom. Lundell
Sitcraft
Verval
Pat County
Wateror
Obituary: Alice Bois Lyiate Aided Veterans and Community
Mrs Bodily chat on Nae ia Fort July 2 1876 daughter of Moroni and Mary Pyrite Jr. She served as City counselor in 1922 and was elected president the next year. From August 8 1927 until her death she held a civic role, later moving to Son Deg Oplit in 1943 for two years. Her home hosted Red Cross welfare programs and services for servicemen.
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Ia Fort
Moroni
Mary Pyrite Jr
Taber
Era Sutra
Son Deg
Oplit
San Pino Poe
American Red Cross
Local Bishop Ernest Johnson Serves Long County Ward
Ernest Johnson, chosen bishop and head of the ward, has served in the position for almost 30 years. The article notes his long tenure and leadership within the church community.
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Ernest Johnson
Ernest
Johnson
Wani
Uistah County
Estes
Serbites Held for Voce Cae Bee Lat Second Wied
In a damaged survey fragment, the text references Orson Blasers Cade and a family back to Mill Creek, noting a five year period and a later graduation from a Seren academy. It mentions teaching tenure and a potential course around 1910 with scattered names and dates.
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Enabel
Orson Blasers
Irice Boing
Bion
Owen Ald
Tone Jeane
Raie
Bened
Fear Zoo Ae Nl
Coor Ene
Tate
Orson Hetintons Oskler
Mill Creek
Pedentaly
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Pvt. Edgar
C. Thomas
Hig
Prank Pakan
Jon 29
Rigs
Edgar
Toss
Pic Flac
George Lair
Marine Corps
Lloyd Simin
Mir
Mary Folly
John Gmain
Glen Sabhir
Reynolds
Fred
San Diego
Glen Calder
Glen Hacking Calder
Leo Calder
Calder
Dele Willis
Dale Willis
Atlantic
Cpl
Willis
John Wills
Jeferson Barracks
Wendover
Utah
Gowen Field
Ida
Harvid Cook
John Gross
Pvt
Harold Cook
Mrs Gross
Kon
Graig Ye
Bill E Tee Eee
Ashington
Granger
Wea
Zee
the Armed Forces
Willan
Schwencke
Aircraft School
West
E‘fort
Patere
Alice Bois
U. B.S. Gymnasium
Riday
Uiitah Si Altamont
Uae
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