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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1953

Page

2

Citizens group forms to advise Uintah school board

Drs WR Seager heads a citizen committee appointed by the Uintah School Board to study school needs. The group, chaired by Seager, met at Dr Tyrell’s home to outline aims to liaise with the board, publicize decisions, and represent Vernal citizens in state school survey follow up. Members include Mays Marrs, Rey Mckee, Ruth Haslem, Ann King, and Inez Cooper.

Warnmttes Uintah Dr. Tyrell Seager Dr. Seager Acssl Vernal De‘cigiona Peter Itfey Sen I HK Mayas Marrs Rey Mckee Ot ‘Tridell Ruth P. Haslem Ann King Inez &. Cooper Ssecretary

Gardner Award Highlighted Amid Local News In Naples

Local notes from Naples report Gary and Hans receiving the Gardner Award. Ada Qpatahs notes social visits including Mr and Mrs Morris Cooks family and Mrs Cook’s and Mr Git pon’s sister Annie Gibson. A weekend trip to Salt Lake City for a basketball game is mentioned along with visits by the Roberts and Manwaring families.

Ada Qpatahs Eatang Aden Uintathi School Morris Gibson Uta Vena Collier Arno Baker Monety Kalex Mercell Blailie Geodrich Max and Ten Orson Salike City Bude Lowell Roberts Logan Mya Dee Manwaring Milton Lawson Ogden Tapent Hele Smmother Boderquist Mel Laws Doyle Bird Dird Sean Reed

Shower Honors for Riney Family at School House

Wednesday evening the community held a shower at the school house for Mr and Mrs Paul Riney and their newborn daughter Many guests offered gifts and best wishes amid a casual gathering in Lapoint with friends and relatives from nearby areas The event celebrated a new arrival and extended family connections across the town and region

Jimmie Lee A Paul Riney Lapoint Bina Auten Christ Bass Rhode Earl Tleroas Cralz Ronald Hers Seth Lee Uence Lee Fred Barbary Denyor Canada Hever Stetity Artesia

Mrs Lyman Hall Released After Major Operation

Mrs Lyman Hall was recently discharged from Unitah Hospital after a two week stay for a major operation. She is reported to be recovering and improving rapidly as she is now at home.

Lyman Hall Unitah Inty

Newspaper convention highlights Utah publishers leaders

Palmer Hoyt Denver Post publisher told Utah convention that newspapers are vital to every person and a primary news conveyer. Frank Mountford Wasatch Wave was elected president with Cox and Gibton as officers. Brown National Falterigl Assani urged papers belong to the community and serve its interests.

Iseven Pare Palmer Hoyt Denver Post Nothng Hoyt United States Frank Mountford Heber Publsher Wasatch Wave R. LaVaun Cox Maud Messenger Noy BE. Gibton Nephi Thyes News al Erecon Morgan County News Morgan Max_ Warner Payson Chronicle Norman Fuellenbach

Roy Showalter Named Head Of Woolgrowers

Roy Showalter was elected president of the Uintah Woolgrowers Association at Vernal Utah. Howard Williams became vice president and Ken Stringham was named secretary treasurer. New directors chosen include Ralph Biddoway Rulon Lind Lorin Hatch George C Davis Raymond Siddoway W Edgar Jones Seeley Jon Hacking and HK Stilham. The group voted to rename the association and to increase directors from five to ten. A banquet at Hotel Vernal followed the meeting with 102 woolgrowers in attendance.

Jon Hacking HK Stilham Ashley “Woolgrowers Associaton Ch Hage Beeslent Wera Aid Sete National Woolgrowers Jim Hooper Atate Group MV. Hatch Hazeltate Wittiens Dale’ Naylor of Land Management Glen Bambert Clyd America Ezra Taft Benson Waa Burnett

Forest Service reorganizes Ashley National Forest districts

The plan shifts Tuck Creek drainage to Wasatch and moves Duchrane Ranger District from Uinta to Ashley National Forest. Olsen notes local resource users and agriculture interests back the changes for improved service, economy, and better fire prevention and suppression. Regional Forester Oleen says the reorganization will reduce administrative costs and improve benefits from national fire resources.

Ashley National Forest Tuck Creek Wasatch Reneral Oleen

Wiswell Funeral Details and Ceremonies Noted

The Wiswell funeral service followed a 1945 and 1949 timeline with a Golden Mortuary offering a 55 President Jesse Ar Hews 4 AL chapel program. Speakers included Jorge C. Davis Cheia Yandel and Alvin Weeks with Ralph arta George, and a quartet performed Oh My Ether. Edgar C. Uintah Blake Mission President led the closing prayer. The grove dedication was by Harold B. Davis. Pallbearers listed: Jerome Good Tich Robert Lister Albert Freestone Ronald Jang Naty Pepin Allen Gi George.

Wiswell Tom Mae Gran Florence J Thomas Allen Golden Jesse Ar Sun Jorge C. Davis Cheia Yandel Weterd Alvin BE

Due Community Aid Party Success at Artesia

Artesia residents gather for a PTA and School Board sponsored bingo event at the school house. Local business houses in Artesia and Vernal donated prizes, aiding the fundraiser. PTA officers thank supporters and businesses for their cooperation and contribution to the success.

Artesia Kean Saturay Pening PTA School Board P-Ta Miele

Cooperative study to be organized by visiting committee

Comments to staff will be made by the chairman of the visiting committee after consultation by the pie committee, and not by individual committee members. The information will be compiled and published to inform the public of progress and needed improvements. Committees will be organized into subject area and major section groups to study pupil population and school community needs, educational program studies, pupil activity program, ape services, advisory previous plant, school staff and administration.

Rangely Man Dies From Gun Wounds

John Henry Mann, a Rangely resident for six years, died February 13 after allegedly shooting himself with a 22 caliber pistol at Bentwell hotel. He left Rangely last November for Popular, Montana, returned two weeks ago to drill with A. Fennell, and faced personal troubles linked to a past family tragedy. He leaves a wife and three children, with funeral services held at Rangely Christian church.

Rangely John Henry Mann Rangey Mann Bentwell Sherith Chester Mead Angel Popular Montana Ce A. Fennell Manns Wiffe Polar Tangery Rangely Christian Church John Zobel Meeker Funeral Home Meeker Herald

Utah School District Bonds Capacity Amid Tax and Mill Details

Commissioners may issue bonds to at least 244 440.58 with court approval. The 23.8 mills for the school district are allocated across four categories to fund current and future needs, including a maintenance fund. The district may levy up to 12 mills for capital projects, with potential adjustments if legislation changes, and bonds can be issued up to 4 percent of true value with public consent.

Supreme Court Jordan Utah

Funeral Services Held for Tillian A Garcia

Funeral services conducted for Tillian A Garcia at the LDS Chapel on Thursday. Attending were her husband Peter Garcia, her parents, three children named Larry Judy and Johanna Gaiels, and numerous siblings and relatives. The service notes indicate a Whiterocks residence and Whiter forks, with tributes from extended family.

Hoon Pots Lillian Arcia LDS Ben Whiterocks Péte Garcia Larry Judy Johanna Gaiels Seeantan Glen Whites Forks Larctls

Bonding Plans for Union High School District

In Salt Lake City Mx Cundick and children Batunday and Morelay discuss district bonding capacity rising toward 1,300,000 this year. Indebtedness is falling by 45,000 annually plus 8,000 in interest. By 1955 Union High School bonds will be paid. debt service and levy terms are set with bonding companies. A new high school could trigger a 10 mill levy to retire bonds. Dr SpendLove notes county and district can fund both projects if the people approve.

Union High School Gualla Bulding

Uintah Stockmen Attend Cattle and Horse Assn Meet

Members of Uintah Count ries and Horse Growers Association attended the Utah Cattle and Horse Growers Association convention in Salt Lake City. Resolutions praised President Eisenhower and Secretary Benson. J Wells was named president, with local attendees Hugh Colton and others voicing support for current price control policies.

Uintah Horse Assn Utah Cattle and Moree Growsee Association Salt Lake J. Wells Robins Scipio Millard County

John McKowen Funeral Rites Held In Ver Nak Third Ward

Funeral services for John Be Kowen were held February 12 at Loon Chapel with Bishop C Laur ence Fox presiding. Music featured Jax Abbott and Mase Jorgensen. speakers included Alvin Weeks and Philip Watkins. Pallbearers were grandsons. a family dinner followed at the Ver Nak Third Ward.

John Be Kowen Earand C. Laurence Fox Elijah Jackson Ron My Faths Philip Watkins Mase Jorgensen Ruth Walker Pee Lon Lewis Gardiner Vera Gers Py Votin Bolton Perris Cols Mn Mitchell Batlle Gerald iSttion Pakanyt Peers

Principal and Mrs Abbot Return from California Visit

Principal and Mrs Max G Abbot will return home this week from Los Angeles where he attended a secondary principals convention. Mr and Mrs William Dunn returned home from Galt City Sunny where Dunn attended the Rexall convention. Miss Mary Ann King and Mrs Gene Ray Hall accompanied them to Salt Lake City.

Max G. Abbot Los Angeles Calif Abbot William Dunn Galt City Sunny Dunn Rexall Mary Ann King Gene Ray Hall Salt Lake

Calder Funeral Details in Vernal Memorial Park

Funeral services for Mrs. H. B. Calder featured speakers James E. Hamilton and Dan Carter, with Pres. Archie Johnson delivering remarks. The service included a vocal solo, a closing hymn, and a burial in Vernal Memorial Park. Mrs. Calder, born April 18, 1874 in Mill Creek, Utah, lived a life as a seamstress and community leader, with four sons and four daughters surviving, plus many relatives.

H. B. Calder Nage F Finido Gallend Fler Jenna Llowble Benedic Uon Jesse A. Haws Byron Goodrith Vernal Memorial Park Vall Deerers Leo Calder Edgar Calder Marold Calder Joseph Winder Dats Abigglen Wm. O. E Arlene Clilvers Mary Eaton Marsala Siddaway Alina Jeffries Mrs. Calder Nellie Mill Creek Salt Lake County Utah Salt Lake Valley Agnes Salt Lake City Hyrum Bennion Calder Salt Lake Calder Btn Rolet Society Quorum of the ‘Twelve Sale United States Bena OM. Bofing L. D Europe Calders Brightoa Young University Utah State Cultural College Stanford University Iowa Richard C. Stratford Vera Portland Oregon Grant H. Calder Howard B. Calder Vernal Figren John Hamilton PI Arizona May Myers Chas Melvin Hamilton Sugar House Idaho James George Leo Milton Maritton Sal Lake City Follepton Brinton Mt. Pleasant Sterling (Byrle Delis Dar Hamilton San Francisco Calif

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