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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1956

Page

15

Speeding Crashes Across Vernal Area Injuries Reported

Two teenage girls were slightly injured when a Holmes auto failed to stop and skidded into a Calder car. Mr Holmes cited for excessive speed. A second crash south of Vernal involved Darris Smuin and Earl Hunting. both cited for excessive speed, Hunting lacking a license. A 1955 Hudson driven by Clifford Shaw lost control on U 5 40, veered off road, 402 feet, taken to clinic with chest bruises. Investigation by Patrolman Mack Helm ongoing.

Holmes Auto Calder Holmes Vernal Avenue Darris Smuin Vernal Earl Hunting Vernalon Hudson Clifford P Shaw Salt Lake City Shaw Hotious Etwiee Mack Helm

County Roads Plan Moves and Funding Request

State Sen. EL Stringham cited progress on the Colorado River storage project and urged the county to allocate 173 to send Royal Henderson to the Chicago home builders convention to lobby senators and congressmen. The allocation was approved as Fran Feltch Jock Turper and Erland Preece discussed airport problems.

Stringham Washington Royal Henderson Chicago

Marriage Licenses Reported for Vernal Couple

Larry Johnson age 21 and Judy McConkie age 17, both of Vernal, applied for marriage licenses on January 14.

Larry Johnson Vernal Judy McConkie

Polio and shot schedules outlined by Dr Spendlove

The text outlines polio immunity and a full immunization timetable for vaccines including diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, typhoid, smallpox, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, measles, rabies, mumps, infectious hepatitis, and tuberculosis. It emphasizes vaccinating before polio season, varying booster intervals, age guidelines, and consulting a doctor for specific plans and exceptions.

Spendlove Polla Page Ita

Francis Willes Rites Held in Verdal Vernal Funeral

Francis Willes born July 10 1903 in Vernal died in Vernal after living here all his life He married Annie May Wiles on Nov 2 1949 at Vernal Survivors include widow three stepchildren nine step grandchildren and two sisters Mrs George Southam Vernal and Mrs Raymond Searle Vernal Funeral services featured prayers by Frank Slaugh and a mixed chorus with Melba Sargent and Lucille Liphardt among others Burial followed at Maeser Cemetery Pallbearers included Marion Southam Albert Slaugh Junius Southam and others

Ringsly Truck Lines George Southam Melba Sargent Frank Slaugh Lucille Liphardt Alice Woolsey Lois Erickson Ruby Fife Blake Peay Lloyd Clement Deward Shiner Frank Walker Mrs Sargent Phil Wat Jay Searle John Chumehurst Joliet Robert Grant Springville Raymond Searle

UHS Band Plans Concert with Parade of the Clowns

UHS Band directed by G E Holmes presents Parade of the Clowns by David Stose and The Student Prince Overture by Sigmund Romberg. A cornet trio features Boyd Erickson John Johnson Hal Rendlesbach with Ruth Walker. Proceeds fund new instruments. Reserved seats at Quality Drug until Jan 26 noon, then gold at high school. The concert also includes A Bugler's Holiday and Scent races. Influenza vaccine guidance appears in unrelated notices.

G E Holmes David Stose Sigmund Romberg Glenn Osser John Phillip Sousa Leroy Anderson Boyd Erickson John Johnson Hal Rendlesbach Ruth Walker

Milton H Nickell Basin Old Timer Dies in Roosevelt

Milton H Nickell 77 longtime Uintah Basin resident and church worker died in Roosevelt after a months long heart illness. Born in Flat Gap Kentucky Aug 19 1878 to Valentin e Taylor and Mary Amanda Harris Nickell he married Lila Caldwell in Dry Fork Jan 1 1903 later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. A high priest at death he served as sexton at Roosevelt City Cemetery for 17 years and retired this year. Survived by a son Lynn Nickell two daughters Mrs Loren Alexander Roosevelt and Mrs Ethel Taylor Rangely a sister Zinna Murray Jensen a brother James Nickell Vernal 11 grandchildren 12 great grandchildren. Burial Maeser Cemetery.

Milton Harrom Nickell Uintah Basin Roosevelt Stake House Nickell Roosevelt Hospital Flat Gap Kentucky Valentine Taylor Mary Amanda Harris Nickell Lila Caldwell Dry Fork Salt Lake Temple Cedarview Roosevelt Civil Service Department Randlett Indian Service Moon Lake Reservoir Sterling Transportation Co Roosevelt City Cemetery

Hospital News From Uintah County Ledger

Uintah County hospital news released by administrator Erland Preece lists several surgical and medical patients. In the Surgicals section a girl was born January 16 to Mrs Charles Hendricks and Mrs Odeen Anderson among other listed names.

Uintah County Hospital Erland Preece Martin Oaks Jean, Tobar Wayne Hendry Brigham McConkie Lorena Gardiner Bonnie Mayberry Wm. C. Wilson Stanfred Cudi T H Murray Wow Augustus Rus ‘Yell Fidler Charles Hendricks Odeen Anderson Harry Hill Carserton

Industry Leaders Praise Utah Labor and Resources

Osmond L Harline of the University of Utah notes national defense chiefs show interest in Utah and such articles aid the state. Thermoid, Barbizon, and Eltel-McCullough Inc executives praised Utah’s adaptable labor force, living standards, natural resources, and scenic opportunities. The Review, funded by Salt Lake City Chamber of Commerce, is published monthly with eight staff under Harline, delivering comparative business statistics.

Utah Osmond L Harline University of Utah Bureau For Economic and Business Research Thermoid Company Barbizon Corporation Land Eltel-McCullough Inc Industrial Development Committee Salt Lake City

Floor Show Rehearsal for Rose Prom Set in Naples Ward

First rehearsal for the Rose Prom floor show is tonight at 7 30 pm in Naples Ward chapel. The Prom for MIA Maids and Explorers will take place February 11 at the Stake Center.

Naples Ward Chapel Stake Center

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Necchi-Elna Necchi Binger Alt Vernal Furniture Gece Exchange Francis Willes UHS Saxophonist Siguard Rascher Milton H. Nickell Basin Sly Gome J, & B. Auto Service West Main Milt’s Nomix Carton Hi-Land Dairy Vernal Pan Buescher Mr. Rascher Uintah High School Harald L. Rendiesbach Busscher Salt Lake Music CO Uth East
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