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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1947
Page
13
A scanned mix of summonses and notices from Uintah County Utah courts and Vernal City council. It includes quiet title suits against firms and individuals, a fourth judicial district summons, and a notice of intention to levy special taxes for sewer improvements in Vernal City with parcel descriptions and protest deadlines.
In a Utah basketball night, Uintah Utes beat Tabiona 37-23 while Roosevelt Rough Riders fell 37-28 to Alprea. Ernest Weeks led Uintah with 12 points, Bert Carroll added nine as Coach Wright rotated his squad. the Roosevelt squad saw Hugh Todd lead the winners and Junior Davis carry the Roosevelts.
A garbled OCR record shows a Utah Fourth Judicial District court notice with references to a Vernon area case, parties including J. Walkey and William Ecarralt, and a separate City Council intention to fund street improvements on South Street with Uintah County cooperation. Protests and tax details are outlined, with a January 3 deadline and December 18 notice date cited, along with an estimated city share of $4000 and per frontage cost of $1.23.
The piece contrasts old methods of preserving big game with modern freezing. It notes jerky as a pioneer solution, argues freezing offers better preservation, and warns hunters to ensure meat is in good condition before freezing. Sarah Hervey comments on storage history and recalls caution to avoid spoiled meat.
The article urges careful handling of game from field to bag, stressing pride in humane treatment and skilled cleaning. It highlights marksman ship as the thrill of doing a competent job and mentions walking 21 miles on Queens Hill without retracing ground.
In a tense game the Spartans trailed most of the match but mid-fourth quarter baskets narrowed the gap. Alterra and Duchesne remain in strong form as previews indicate upcoming showdowns with Uinta and the Vernal Oilers, while community notices cover a Christmas party and a Wardle family gathering marking yearend celebrations.
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