Local news notes and army induction items in Salt Lake visits
Glines Glendon Johnson returned from Salt Lake to undergo a physical before induction into the armed forces. Mrs Harris of Payson visited the Tuckett home. MIA and Relief Society meetings resume after Christmas. Miss Lora Johnson returns to Salt Lake to continue studies. A testimonial was given for Colton McKeachnie headed to Fort Douglas for induction. Talks by Philip Watkins and President Archie Johnson featured, with Mrs Stella Glines on piano and Miss Meriam Perry present. Calton, son of Tom McKeachnie, and his wife Helen Fletcher Calton also noted. Glen Calton serves in the Philippines influence.
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Harris
Payson
Eugene Tuckett
Tuckett
MIA
Relief Society
Lora Johnson
Salt Lake
Archie Johnson
Colton McKeachnie
Fort Douglas
Philip Watkins
Reading
Stella Glines
Meriam Perry Calton
Tom McKeachnie
Helen Fletcher Calton
Glen
Armed Forces
Philippines
Local News From Naples and Fort Douglas Induction Events
Naples residents report on inductees heading to Fort Douglas and pre induction exams in Salt Lake City. A town dance and gatherings honor departing servicemen, with community members visiting relatives in Provo and Roosevelt. Genealogical committee hosted a Sacramento style program and a Sunday sacrament service accompanied by a saxophone scene.
Limtah Drops First League Showdown to Alterra
Limtah lost the league opener to Alterra 41 to 1 in a close, rough Friday night game on the Uintah local floor. Lopez and Snyder led Uintah with nine points each, while Captain Haws contributed seven in a defensely tough matchup. Duchesne is set to host Uintah next, following the preliminary B-team clash at 7:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assa
Alterra
Thale
Algletra
Fighting Utes
Uintah Lopez
Snyder
Yeants
Haws
Duchesne
Uintah
Uintah Basin Basketball Schedule for 1945
Basketball schedule released by Principal HI M Lundell lists games for Uintah Duchesne Tabiona Alterra Roosevelt Altamont and Tavlons across January and February 1945. The schedule includes matchups such as Uintah at Roosevelt Alterra at Altamont Duchesne at Tabiona and Duchesne at Alterra with multiple venues and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah Basin
Hi -M Lundell
Roosevelt
Altamont Duchesne
Uintah
Juvenile Confesses to Theft Charge in Grill Case
A 17 year old juvenile confessed to burglary at the Grill Case and was placed in juvenile court custody by Judge Dean E Terry. He returned 36626 and paid damages to juke boxes owned by Martin Campbell, then left for Provo with the judge to apply for Navy enlistment. Harold Valentine Dayton, 17, of Mammoth Ill, after three weeks in county jail for shoplifting, was also placed in juvenile court custody and will be allowed to join the Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean E Terry
Martin Campbell
Mr Campbell
Provo
Terry
Navy
Harold Valentine Dayton
Mammoth
Vernal Second Ward Installs Hammond Electric Organ
Orion Jones heads a fund to buy a Hammond electric organ for Vernal Second Ward. The organ is billed as the best electric instrument with 153 million tone combinations claimed. A vibra tone unit is paid for but awaits installation after the war. Bishop Owen Slaugh calls the purchase one of the ward’s best investments and residents praise the instrument.
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Vernal Second Ward
Orion Jones
Owen Slaugh
Vernal
Reservoir Association Holds Annual Meeting
Ed Watkins was elected director of the Ashley Valley Reservoir at the annual meeting held Monday at the Court House. He succeeds Mark Cook as president. Leonard Perry was reelected for three more years as secretary. FM Warnick of the US Bureau of Reclamation reported on the Steinker draw and Dry Fork dam sites. Clarence W Palmer presided over the meeting.
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Ed Watkins
Ashley Valley
Court House
Watkins
Mark Cook
Davis
Leonard Perry
Perry
FM Warnick
US Bureau of Reclamation
Steinker Draw
Dry Fork
Clarence W Palmer
Notice to Water Users Uintah County Utah
Notices filed with the State Engineer to change or appropriate water in Uintah County. Entries include Vernal Milling, 1469-Harry E Temshrson, Zelph S Calkiar, Albert E Humphries, JoH Ratliff, with proposed diversions and uses across multiple sections and townships. Protests with reasons due by March 30, 1945, must be affidavits with contact and filing details.
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Uintah County
Utah
Ralph Siddoway
Slb&mi
Harry E Temshrson
Ouray
Sta
N' Se's
Diamond Creek
Albert E Humphries
Ratliff
Green River
St. Cor
Salt Lake City
Betary
Students Buy Jeep With War Bonds And Stamps
Central Schel students earned a letter of appreciation from the War Finance committee for patriotic efforts. One student purchased a quarter ton jeep and $1165 in bonds and stamps, raised over two weeks in November and December. Faculty purchases were excluded. The next project will be a $1950 ambulance, per Principal John Stipe.
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John Stipe
Local Heritage Notes On Visits And Departures In Vernal
A string of social updates from Vernal covers Mrs Sarah Peterson’s return from Vernal hospital, trips to Salt Lake by Perry Slough Ray Dean Gardner and Vaughn Wilkins, and marine and army service movements. Robert Thorne, son of Mr and Mrs Robert C Thorne, returned home for furlough before duty in San Diego. A chapel dance honored Pvt Thorne. Mrs Lawrence Merkley hosted relatives. Jens Jensen returned from holidays with daughter Mrs Jack Larson in Salt Lake. Further travels include Jay Curfew and Mrs A D Vandal’s Salt Lake trip, Curfew’s Thursday departure for Camp Howie Texas, and Mrs Charles S Martinsen moving to Rangely for oil-field work. Donald Lee Martinsen stays with grandparents, and Joy Curfew plans a Norfolk Virginia visit after a short leave. Mrs Susie Nelson visited Salt Lake with children Harden McNelson and family, while Ertin Wilkins and family and Victor Nelson and family of Provo are mentioned. Madeline Beatty left for Camarillo, California for hospital work after spending time with Elmer Snow.
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Jacobson
Warren
Oregon
Jack Alfred Bob Luck
Henry Hunting
Ft Douglas
Charles O Weist
Naples
Ogden
Arthur Soderquist
Lyle Goodrich
Arvene Harrison
Salt Lake
Armed Forces
Victor Allred
Jack
Dwain Soderquist
Dwain
Fort Douglas
Leo Merrill
Ashtons
Oil Company
Bs 4
James Nickel
Ang
Clarence Freestone
Josephine Bascom
Provo
Howard
Elmer Eaton
Gusher
Eatons
Hubert Alfred Ruth Bascom
Roosevelt
James Duvall
Dee Manwaring
Ros Merrell
DeMar Duall
Bas
N Tua Chivers
Elva AL
Perry Slough
Ray Dean Gardner
Vaughn Wilkins
Perry
Maritime Service
Ray
Vaughn
Army
Robert Neil Thorne
Marines
Robert C Thorne
Adance
San Diego
Calif
Lawrence Merkley
Donald Lee
Charles Wise
Norfolk
Virginia
Carl Fowler
New Guin
Susie Nelson
Harden McNelson
Ertin Wilkins
Victor Nelson
Victor Nelson and Family of Prova
Madeline Beatty
Camarillo Calif
Elmer Snow
Beatty
Mrs Snow
MIA News: Stake Dance and Scout Plans at Vernal First Ward
The MIA in Ponce presents a Stake dance for Senior Scouts and Junior Girls Monday at Vernal First Ward 800 pm directed by Howard Ivory and Verona Slaugh Senior Scout and Junior Girl Leaders plan basketball contests and teams must meet competition standards. A Stake Budget Dance is set for January 21 at Imperial Hall with orchestra to be announced. Married Folks Dance Friday night and a Fireside chat Sunday by Vernal First Ward. Watch for Do You Know Your Stake Officers and upcoming plays by Ashley Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponce
MIA
Veronal First
Howard Ivory
Verona
Slaugh Stake
Jwil
Imperial Hall
Vernal First Ward
First Ward
Ashley Ward
Colun
Post Office to Close Saturday Afternoons
Local post office in Vernal Second Ward will close Saturday afternoons from 1 pm to 6 pm on January 18. The change follows a postwar adjustment plan by Postmaster Pen Adult Party tha Calder and ward officials. Actress Mrs Stele Oaks will perform a Pearl Harbor era play as a main feature at the post office during the transition period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calder
Saturn
Stele Oaks
Pearl Har
MIA
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Peoples March of Dimes
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Stenaker Draw
Geo
Massey
Lige Jackson Nelson Rinks Creamery
Vernal Milling Company
Uintah Stake Bank
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Josffit
Lyle
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American Legion
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James Meate
Tere
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Patsy Mease
Bay Mare
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Sarah Peterson
Vernal Hospital
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Eugene Weist
Hishager
Urah
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Vernal Radiator Shop
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