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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1963

Page

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Funeral Rites Honor Five Fire Victims

Funeral services were held for five members of a single family killed in a house fire. The Madsens in Kretole area near Bonanza perished in a predawn blaze blamed on an overheated stove. Survivors include Eddie and several children. rescue efforts and frostbite injuries were noted.

Stake Center Marion Bevier Locks Madsen Betty Ellen Fowler Madsen Judy Ellen Betsy Loug Sammy Eddie Pete John Timmy Mary June Kretole Bonanza White River Bridge Norman R. Fletcher Mary Jane Monanza Paul Borden American Glisonte Co Sheriff's Office

Seven-County Water District Vote Looms for Central Utah Project

Uintah and Wasatch counties residents near a vote on forming the Central Utah Walter Conservation District to manage Flaming Gorge water. The draft committee chair reported resolutions seeking endorsement from seven county commissions ahead of a January 25 review of petitions for property owners. Counties involved include Uintah Wasatch Summit Juab Utah and Salt Lake with the district to cooperate with the U S government on the Central Utah Project and its funding.

Uintah Duehwine Utah Walter Conservation District Flaming Gorge Jay Bingham Salt Lake City Wasatch Summit Juab Salt Lake U. S. Gevernment Central Utah

Halted Search For Two Planes In Colorado

The search for two light planes missing in Colorado was suspended due to worsening weather and pending supplies. Six people were aboard in total. one plane carried Stake President Loyal 23, Cook, Craig, and Earl K. Smith, the stake clerk.

Colorado Loyal 23 Cook Craig Earl K. Smith Civil Air Watrol

LDS Parents urged to teach landmarks at stake conference

At Ashley Stake in Salt Lake City, Mrs. Eifeen R. Dunyon urged LDS Primary parents to guide children with clear landmarks. Stake President Wm. B. Wallis led sessions with music by Dale Caldwell and the Primary chorus singing I Am a Child of God. Several officers were released or sustained as the conference continued.

Eifeen R. Dunyon Salt Lake City LDS Primary Association Ashley Stake Tabernacle Stake Wm. B. Wallis Dale Caldwell Donnell B. Wardle Children Lord Harold E. Davis Beliel Eth Laurence Fox Dan W. Turner Carol Feitch Elva Timothy Lynn C. Goodrich Charleen White YWMIA Thompson van Caldwell Howard Hurst Stake Sunday School Board God Woody Lee Curtis Mable

Vernal Red and Gun Club to Elect Officers at 61st Meeting

The Vernal Red and Gun Club Utahs oldest sportsmen group will host its 61st annual meeting at 8 p m Saturday in the 7 11 Cafe with Harold Crane Utah Fish and Game Commission state director Burnell ligns Vernal presiding John Phelps Virgil Draney and John Evan Jones on hand Emcee John Evan Jones officials say four board terms expire and new officers and a secretary director will be chosen.

Harold 5. Crane Salt Lake City Utah Fish and Game Commission Burnell Ligns Vernal Utah Wildlife Federation Vernal Red and Gun Club Dale Jensen John Phelps State Fish and Game Commission Virgil Draney Commission John Evan Jones Maesor Vernal Red and Gen Club California Goall Utah Jensen Ed Stewart Isla King

Utes Grid for Big One Friday At Union High

The Utes travel to Roosevelt to meet Union High with the main game at 8 pm and the junior varsity at 8 30 pm. Last Friday they beat Tabiona 38 to 21 and Saturday defeated Rangely 50 to 2B.

Ute Roosevelt Union High Utes Tabiona Dus Tablana Jvs Ole Jayvees

Vernal Gun Club Reflects Early Valley History

Vernal Red and Gun Club, the oldest sportsman organization in Utah, was chartered in 1902. Its first members included Leslie Ashton W P Coilharp W M McCoy Lynne Ashton Dan Hilman Stan Ashton Dr Charles Hirth and Peter Dillman. The group aimed to promote game protection and stocking. Continued on page o.

Three New Members Of Uintah School Board Take Oath

Three Uintah School District Board of Education members were sworn in at the district office. Ray E. Nash Floyd Tullis and incumbent Alvin Bowden took the oath, with Alvin Bowden named president and Blayne Morrill re elected as vice president Grand Pickup also serves on the board. The new board held its first meeting approving J C Laws contract extension and heard talks with Representative Cooper and Senator Sowards on school legislation. Burnell Haws Mintah County Civil Defense Director attended with two representatives.

Uintah’ School District Board of Education Ray E. Nash Floyd Tullis Alvin Bowden Whitney Hammond Unitat County Board of Education Alvin G. Bowden Blayne Morrill Grand Pickup J.C. Uaws Cooper Sowards Mintah County Civil Defense Burnell Haws

Uintah County budget for 1963 totals 575 583 dollars

Uintah County plans a 1963 budget of 575 583 dollars up from 407 317 in 1962 with a possible mill levy drop from 6 90 to 8 0 mills if assessed valuation reaches 30 million and non tax receipts reach at least 395 000. Commissioner S Harold McKee and Chairman Rulon S Nacking presented figures at the Vernal Chamber of Commerce meeting noting increases in social security costs and staff pay.

Uintah County Hoowever S. Harold McKee Commission Rulon 5 Nacking Vernal Chamber of Commerce McKee West Side D. Blayne Morrill Cleris Trala

Madsen Children Trust Fund Established for Education

A trust fund to aid the education of five Madsen children who survived a fatal Saturday fire that claimed the parents and three siblings is set up. First Security Bank administers the fund with contributions accepted at Verne and Salt Lake City branches.

Madsen Children! Trust Fund Madsen First Security Bank Vergne Salt Lake City Branes

Wool Growers Defer Cattlemen Merger

The 6th annual Utah Wool Growers Convention in Salt Lake City decided to defer merging with the Utah Cattlemen’s Association. A 60 day study period was set for the merger committee before county voters decide again. Wallace Wintch was reelected president. Fred Adams named vice president. James A. Hooper retired as secretary.

Utah Wool Growere Converntion Salt Lake City Utah Cattlemen's Association Wallace Wintch Mant Fred Adams Layton James A. Hooper

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