Ute Indian Director Tells Rotary of Basin Development
Francis McKinley, director of education for the Ute Tribe, spoke to the Vernal Rotary on the tribe’s role in Uintah Basin development. He noted 2,500 to 3,000 Indians with about 2,000 on the reservation, described a move away from Vernal among youth, and outlined planned livestock and waterworks projects as income from federal claims and leases wanes. The talk covered economic impact, new tours, and cooperative projects, with emphasis on transitions and cultural change. Regular club business included inducting two members and a Santa relief effort.
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Rotary
Francis McKintey
Uintah Basin
Vernal Rotary Club
McKinley
Vernal
Wm. H. Slaugh
Alvin Green
Vernal Telephone Exchange
Ralph A. Preece
Tommy Murray
Cal Gibbs
Ben Mifleem
Happy Birthday to Vernal Ex press Youngsters
This week the newspaper notes first milestones for Kristine McNeill Debra Key Caldwell and Garna Lu Chew. Kristine is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Leland McNeill with a December 19 birthday Debra Caldwell is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Larry Caldwell with a December 31 birthday and Garna Lu Chew is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Hoyle Chew. Thorne Studio offers free baby pictures published by the Vernal Ex press and pictures should be taken one week before the first birthday.
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Kristine McNeill
Leland McNeill
Debra Key Caldwell
Larry Caldwell
Garna Lu Chew
Hoyle Chew
Thorne Studio
The
Vernal Express
Rebekah Lodge Installation Ceremony Held
Lulu Havens District No. 10 Deputy President and staff led the installation of officers elected and appointed by the incoming Noble Grand. Acting deputy officers included Elizabeth Weist Warden Alma Jeffries Vice Grand Nola McNeill Secretary and Financial Secretary Hida Morgan Treasurer Ann A Hamilton Inside Guardian Eva Jatch oversaw the musical program. The 1963 officers named Barbara Jean Slaugh Noble Grand Genevive Littell Vice Grand Sharon Willer Financial Secretary Lula Chew Treasurer Christella Parrish Warden Mable Yourdon Chaplain Carolyn
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Lulu Havens
Elizabeth Weist
Alma Jeffries Az
Nola McNeill
Hida Morgan
Ann A. Hamilton
Guardian
Eva tYjatch
Barbara Jean Slaugh
Noble Grand
Genevive Littell
Sharon Willer
Lula Chew
Christella Parrish
Mable i Yourdon
Carolyn
Inside Guardian
Nola McNeil
Outside Guardian
Betty Rae Hart
Lawella Karren
Nadene Dowdy
Ann Hamilton
Lodge Officers Elect and Appoint New Trustees
The text records lodge elections and appointments for a three year trustee term won by Betty Rae Hart. Lulu Harris was appointed Degree Captain and Alice White the Reporter. Vice Grand delays final committee appointments until next meeting. Speeches by incoming and retiring officers followed by refreshments handled by Alice White.
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Lodge
Betty Rae Hart
Noble Grand
Lulu Harris
Alice White
Funeral Rites Saturday for Sarah Bingham
Mrs. Sarah Barnett Bingham 76 wife of Fred G Bingham died after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be in the Vernal Second Ward chapel on Jan 12 at 12 00 a m. Burial in Vernal City Memorial Park. Visitation at Vernal Mortuary Friday 7 30 to 9 and Saturday morning prior to services. She was born Jan 6 1887 in Vernal daughter of Charles G and Annie K Jensen Bartlett. She married Fred G Bingham Sept 1 1906 in the Salt Lake Temple. An active LDS member she served as officer and teacher in all auxiliaries. She taught in the Primary Association and later served as Stake President and counselor. In 1953 she received a 50 year Service Pin from the Primary General Board. Charter member of Annie K Bartlett Camp Daughters of Utah Pioneers she was officer class instructor and historian. She wrote pageants under Prof Eastman at the HYU and directed many. The first Vernal pageant was presented by Primaries of the stake. This pageant was written and directed by Mrs Bingham. In 1938 for the 50th anniversary of the Primary organization she helped coordinate a Salt Lake City parade float for Uintah Stake featuring a dinosaur float.
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Vernal
Charles G
Annie K. Jensen Bartlett
Fred G. Bingham
Salt Lake Temple
LDS Church
Annie K. Bartlett
Daughters of Utah Pioneers
Bingham
Eastman
The
HYU
Imperial Hall
Stake
Binghem
Coach Primary
Salt Lake City
Uintah Stake
Mrs. Bingham Led Civic Efforts Amid Personal Loss
Mrs. Bingham, active in church services and community affairs, directed games and parades for various occasions. Survived by husband, two sons, seven daughters, 45 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, two brothers, and several relatives. Two married children preceded her in death.
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Homey Secakuku
Mr. McKinley
Happy
Gara Lu Chew
Rebekah Lodge
Parrish
Eva Hatch
Ashton
Seout
Slaoxs
Olympic
Minuet
Vernal Office
Vernal Ave
Sarah Bingham
Sarah Barnett Bingham
Ingham
Asahel A
Elgin
Perry
Yuma
Arizona
Aird G
Merle
Merkley
Ferron
Louesa
of Cho
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