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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1955

Page

8

Campus Capers at Uintah High School Spirit Week

The Uintah campus is busy with Spirit Week decorations in the halls and auditorium including seniors’ white ball with red letters, juniors’ big U, and sophomores’ “Let’s Take State” sign. A solemn list of student conduct rules appears, while banners, Indian motifs, and streamers adorn the school. A Pep assembly and special Pow Wow edition accompany home room discussions, all building toward school pride and the upcoming Friday game against Union.

Junears Old Ten Moser Uni Uintah High Union

Frontier Names Karl Bancroft Vernal Manager

Karl Bancroft replaces Bob Elliott as manager of Frontier Airlines in Vernal. Elliott is transferred to Denver after serving since August 1953. Bancroft has tied to Frontier for seven years with prior posts in Grand Junction Vernal and Denver, including a long stint as senior agent in Salt Lake City.

Karl Bancroft Bob Elliott Frontier Airlines Elliott Denver Mr. Bancroft Frontier Grand Junction Monarch Vernal Becamain Vantager Prontier Salt Lake Mn Karianne Terry Lee West 2Nd North

Naples Leads Undefeated Junior Basketball With 42 25 Victory

Naples remained on top of the Junior Basketball League by beating Vernal Second 42 to 25. Vernal Third edged Maeser Second 22 to 21 after a late comeback. Maeser First defeated Jensen 39 to 8 as standings show Naples leading with 7 wins, Vernal Second 2, Vernal Third 5, Maeser Second 3, Maeser First 7, Jensen 1, Vernal First 0. Schedule next Monday lists games at Uintah High School with Glines vs Jensen, Tri jell vs Vernal First, and Lapoint vs Vernal ie.

Naples Vernal Maeser Jensen Maeser Firat Wit Naples Lepoint Glines Hensen Vu

Limited IRS aid to Uintah County for tax filing season

The Utah District IRS District Director Charles I. Fox announced limited assistance for Uintah County residents during the coming income tax filing period. The Coitharp Building office will open Mondays to aid in filing, but help is only for filing, not preparation. Taxpayers should prepare as much as possible before seeking help. Returns and instructions for 1954 will be mailed to those who filed 1953 returns. The notice ends with a health advisory about avoiding tension and mental strain.

Internal Revenue Charles I. Fox Uintah County Coitharp Fox Peral Utah

Federal Workers Covered by Unemployment Law 1955

About 27 000 Utah workers will gain UCFE unemployment coverage from January 1 1955 as federal employees join the program. Eligibility hinges on weeks worked and earnings and requires willingness to accept long suitable job offers. Procedures include a social security number and presenting separation notices and prior employment records.

Utah Spencer C. Heiner Vernal Hebner Heiner UCFE Kiner

Stewart Ashton and Nick Meagher Spend New Year in Denver

Stewart Ashton and Nick Meagher spent New Year’s in Denver and returned to Vernal on Monday morning.

Stewart Ashton Nick Meagher Denver Vernal

Immunization for Typhoid to Begin Next Week

The county health office announced that typhoid immunizations will start next week for Napili School and Maeser School students on January 9 at 9 00. Booster shots will be available for those who completed the prior series, with additional sessions scheduled at Jensen and Naples on January 20 and 27. Immunizations will also be offered on the west side of the county at Lapoint Whiterocks Avilon and Alterra in March to ease travel.

Jenson Naples Mavserack Tuese Lom Om Beter Behao Oak Central Lop Im Oie Maser School Jensen Central Maeser Alta Rust Lapoint Whiterocks Avalon Alterra Uintah

Funeral Services Conducted for Fredric E Slaugh

Funeral services were held in the Jensen Ward chapel for Fredric Elias Slaugh 59 who died in a Salt Lake City hospital Jan 1. Bishop Warren F Billings led the service with prayers, hymns, and remarks from Arch Johnson and Jesse Haws. Burial followed at Vernal Memorial Park Cemetery. Slaugh, born June 30 1895 in Davis Ward, left a large family across Jensen Davis Ward and Vernal. Survivors include his widow Ella Slaugh his mother and many sons and daughters along with brothers and sisters. Out of town relatives attended from multiple Utah and Oregon towns.

Jensen Jensen Ward Fredric Elias Slaugh Salt Lake City Hospital Warren F. Billings George C. Davis Whispering Hope Darwin Snow Margaret Caldwell Erma Goodrich Leah Simper Hyrum Slaugh Davis Ward Redeemer Mary, Slough Archie Johnson Jesste Haws Bishop Billings Hyrum Slough Wiliam Gardiner Percy, Fritz Guy Stewart Monroe Hatch Ralph Hodgkins Son Wilbur Bingham Vernal Memorial Park Vernal Mortuary Ben Slaugh Alta Stewart Ruth Haslem Mr. Slaugh Isaac Ivory Ellen Kolb Slaugh Martha Jane Greenhow Dragon Gilsonite Uintah Canyon Vernal Ella Slaugh Iladell Emmy Slaugh Dee Slaugh Vale Ore Clyde J. Slaugh Casver Wye Perry Slaugh Fay Kallgren Rangely Angus Wallace E. Slaugh Orderville Henry Slaugh Salt Lake City Emma Smuin Idell Smuin Wilda Allen Orem Eula Slaugh Leonard Allen Darlene Wallace Slaugh Zon Gene Victor Nelson Pleasant Grove Glen Gilen Alexander Roosevelt Milburn Slaugh Cheyenne Bobby Patty Yale Oregon Clyde Slaugh Casper Wyo Carl Kalgren Nancy Perry Slaugh

Wisconsin Senator Hints Lafayette Would Back FDC

Wisconsin Senator Alexander Wiley says if Lafayette were alive today he believes Lafayette would have voted for FDC, suggesting political alignment with the party despite the historical figure's death.

Alexander Wileysw Wisconsin Lafayette FDC

Cedar posts and horses wanted and for sale

Wanted to buy cedar posts for a team of young work horses weight about 1300. Also cedar posts for sale. See May Massey Hay 309 Vern 246-W. Wanted to buy small portable plant talop art crude. Ironing services at home 78 per hour. For sale registered Herefords two bulls 3 years old, two bulls 2 years old, six weaner heifers, eight weiner bulls. See at 5th East 3 miles south of Maln. Call Wiley Stewart D214-R1 D1616. Lost Girard-Perigeaux wrist watch with brown alloy band return to Vernal Express office.

May Massey Weiner Maln Call Girrard Perigeaux Brown Alliator Vernal Express Rewant

Utah Elk Hunters Report 63 Percent Success Afield

Utah elk hunters averaged six percent success in the 1954 fall season per final compilation by the Department of Fish and Game. Of 1,315 special elk permits issued by the Board of Big Game Control, 830 are recorded as successful across fourteen units. The 1954 rate trails 1953’s 65.5 percent, with gains on six and flat on one unit, while two late-season hunts posted 82 and 81 percent and 65 and 87 percent respectively.

Utah Sfield Department of Fish and Game Board of Big Game Control Fish Lake Easton Ashley,Daggett and Brown's Park Three Corners

Beaux Arts Club Rings in New Year at Hotel Verna Party

Beaux Arts Club members host a New Year dinner at Hotel Verna with husbands, small decorated tables, and a candle centerpiece. Clair Acord presides as MC, toasts by Clair Horryson Jean Siddoway and Hugh W. Colton, music by Abbott and Davis, followed by games at the Snyder home and a 11 o’clock buffet. A New Year’s skit features Howard Calder and others, ending with songs and confetti.

Beaux Arts Club Clair Acord Clair Horryson Jean, Siddoway Hugh W. Colton Max Abbott George Davis H. M. Snyder Howard Calder Edythe Shimmin Harold Lundell Idonne Acord Clare Hopkins Muriel Wallis Marguerite Colton Tess Cylder Marsale Siddoway

Jaycee Week Plans Display In Downtown Window

The Vernal Junior Chamber of Commerce outlines a special window display of scrapbooks trophies and awards for Jaycee Week commemorating the United States Junior Chamber at Commerce founding. Jerome Boettcher vice president and geologist for Carter Ol Company transferred to Wyoming is noted along with two new sworn in members Woolley and Clyde Wii.

Vernal Junior Chamber of Commerce Jaycee United States Junior Chamber at_Commerce Town C Jerome Boettcher Carter Ol Company Wyoming Cryer The Isha Woolley and Clyde Wii

Date changes for Uintah Stake meetings announced

Archie Johnson, president of the Uintah Stake, announced date changes for monthly stake meetings. Stake officers and boards gather first Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Uintah Stake Center. Priesthood meets second Sunday at 1:30 p.m.. Relief Society and genealogical committees meet last Sunday. Primary monthly preparation moves to the fourth Tuesday. MIA leadership and Sunday School prep shift to second Thursday and second/third Sundays respectively. Changes avoid conflicts with general conferences in Salt Lake City.

Uintah Stake Relief Society Stake Center MIA Salt Lake

Lorry Rytting Family Plans Salt Lake Legislative Stay

Mr and Mrs Lorry Rytting Tremonton and their two sons Bryce and Todd spent New Year with Mr and Mrs Wm panned by Brent Nytting Boreys Annie y Brening Mrs Lorry Rytting is a daughter of Mr and Mrs Wallin Representative and Mrs Clair Hopkins will leave today for Salt Lake where they will live during the legislature They took all their family except Clair Ross who will stay with grandparents Mr and Mrs John Koiter and continue school at Uintah High

Mrs. Lorry Rytting Tremonton Bryce Todd Brent Nytting Annie Y Brening Mrs. Lorry Rytting Clair. R. Hopkins Salt Lake Clair Ross John Koiter Uintah High

Jensen Cattleman To Attend National Meet

Utah beef producers prepare for the 58th annual American National Cattlemen’s convention in Reno Nevada. J Wells Robins of Selpo is among Utah representatives and will serve on the national General Council. Other Utah members include Brinkerhats Bicknell, Conover Ferron and many others. The event also features the American National Cowbelles and the National Junior Cattlemen’s Association with ranches from Utah participating.

Utah The American National Cattlemen's Agsogavon Reno New J. Wells Robins Selpio Utah State Cat Ye and Horse Growers Association R. J. Brinkerhats

Roosevelt Weed School Planned

A weed school will be held next Thursday January 18 at the American Legion in Roosevelt. Guest speakers include Spencer Davies Utah State Agricultural College agricultural engineer on spray machines, Bernard Elil on weed costs in seed grain, and Louis Jensen USAC extension agronomist on weed control methods. All invited, especially spray operators, with the program starting at 9 am.

American Legion Roosevelt Clair Acord Spencer Davies Utah State Agricultural College Bernard Elil Statement of Agriculture Louis Jensen USAC Acord

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Forrestal Newport Mews Internal Revenue Office Alice Beauty Shop Alice Kidd Beulah Stewart Tassy Fredric E. Slaugh Seeseessen Ing Beaux Arte Club Ford Motor Company Ford Ford Tractor Jensen Cattleman Roosevelt Weed School
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