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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1955

Page

2

Naples Undefeated as First Half Ends in Junior Basketball

Naples remains undefeated after routing Tridell 34 to 18 to finish the first half atop Uintah Stake junior league standings. Maeser First beat Vernal Second 38 to 10, Maeser Second defeated Vernal First 39 to 25, and Naples leads with a 6 1 record as round robin play continues at Uintah Stake Center.

Theratake Center The Explorer Lapoint Naples Acorest Naples Maeser Vernal Fe Maeser Atake Center Laoint Maeser Macser Uintah Stake Roosevelt UN Dofea Tridell Maeser Hirst Maneser Semtoniater Gunes Jensen Thiel Uintah Tym Maesert

Freestone operated at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City

After a two week consultation with doctors in Salt Lake Mrs. James A Freestone entered the LDS Hospital for a major operation. Her husband Mr Freestone and other family traveled to Salt Lake City to be with her. Mrs Miller underwent an operation and is reported improved. Ernest Caldwell and Lee Adamson planned a trip to Mexico. Frank Burdette won in the Yampa Valley Speech Meet at Steamboat Springs. Funeral attendees from Artesia and surrounding towns are listed. illness prevented Bob Gov ern from attending.

Salt Lake James A. Freestone LDS Hospital Freestone H. W. Howard E.R. Lawrence Gooner Georgia Miller Salt Lake City Ernest Caldwell Lee Adamson Mexico Ee Fco LD. & Disttiet Artesia Frank Burdette Yampa Valley Steamboat Springs Frank Franks Rangely High School Willis Bursdette Annie Atwood Robert Staley Rangely Joseph Murray Altamront Rex Pearce Dan Clark Bonanza Melvin. Atwood Rodney Schofield Manila Marvin Atwood Rawlins Wyo Jack Atwood Saratoga Andrew Atwood Lay Colo Jessie Dowden Ft. Worth Texas Art Boren Pat Lopez Blaine Atwood Lee Betts Craig, Cole Bob Govern Craig Annie Jane Atwood Halph Siddowly Ray E Spendrove Rondo Sullivan William B. Wallis LaVell Manwaring Chellus Caldwell George Davis Wocking Shirley Slaugh Kay Bullock Mr. Davis Archie McConkie Vernal Memorial Park Cemetery Arthur Boren Andrew, Clifton John Atwood Angus Slaugh Bud Price Atwood Ashley Valley Joseph Emma Robertson Smuin George Gurr Davis Joseph P. Atwood Vernal Bi Horn Woming Anen Bages Wyoming Mr. Atwood Tn Wamsutter Naples Alberta Canada Ramond Cardston Grays

Congress backs Upper Colorado storage project Likely Senate passage

Congress considered reclamation construction for the Upper Colorado storage fund included in a budget presented Monday. The Senate Interior Committee shows strong support with thirteen of fifteen Western members backing the irrigation and reclamation subcommittee chair, Sen Anderson. In the House Interior Committee, most members previously voted for the bill, leaving only two new votes needed to clear the 25-member panel as some members depart. Several Republicans and Democrats who opposed last year remain, while others have moved on to other assignments.

Upper Colorado Congress Senate Interior Sen Anderson House Interior Committee James G Donovan H Ot Gross Iworge H. Bender Ohio Senate Ken Regan Tex John P. Saylor Pennsylvania John R. Pilon New York Craig Hosmer California Leon O'Brien Walter Rogers Texas James A. Haley Florida George A.shuford North Carolina Cheyenne Wyo Utah Salt Lake City New Mexico Aqualantes Farmington N. M Colorado River West Eisenhower Hus Window Rock Arizona

Maeser 1st Ward Farewell Party At Chapel

A farewell party was held at the chapel Friday evening for the Lyle Glinesly family who are leaving the community. A large group enjoyed square dancing and pot luck. The Glines family and children will move to Salt Lake City for a time. Other notes mention Utah Pioneers meeting January 14 at Florence Brown’s home and new ward officers with Reva Bodily as secretary and Olive Hacking as lesson director.

Caddie Oaks Lyle Glinesly Glines Virgil Kilpack Salt Lake City Charles Ray Ward Merkley Jornbur Laughters of Utah Pioneers Florence Brown Lucy Lind Mary Carroll Reva McKee Reva Bodily Olive Hacking Reva Boal Ooliky Jack Colton Bishop Evans Roosevelt U. S. Service Ahats J. A. Timothy Los Angeles Calif Donna Stake Stake Mutual Our Mutual Venna Goodrich Clyde Wahlquist

Jay Searle Re-elected President For 1955 Vernal Ram Sale

Jay Searle was reelected president of the Vernal Ram Sale at the annual meeting, with Howard Williams named vice president and Clair Acord secretary. The 1955 sale date was set for October 11, with directors elected for three year terms and a plan to trade wool by micrometer. The event aims to improve Uintah County sheep quality and requires certification of ram fleece shearing dates.

Jay Searle Vernal Ram Sale Jay Bearle Vernal Sale Howard Williams Clair Acord Jack €. Turner Roy Showalter B. H. Atringhan Channel of Commerce Uintah

Paving Project on U S 40 Opens Bids in Utah

Utah State Road Commission in Salt Lake City invites bids by February 1 for seven miles of U S 40 paving from the Utah Colorado line westward. Project F 98 covers plant mix asphalt surface and three 20 foot concrete bridges, with 25 1700 tons of plant mix and 746 cubic yards of concrete among major quantities. Plans are on file in Salt Lake City and American Fork offices for review by prospective bidders.

Utah-Colorado Utah State Road Commission Salt Lake City State Road Commission Salt Lake Ts Dis American Fork

Empire Issue Touts Colorado River Project in Special Edition

The Grand Junction Sentinel and Vernal Express issued a special edition urging river development. Editors Walker and Lockwood showcased flood and reservoir imagery to congress, governors, and business leaders, stressing western needs and the project’s importance. William Mason reflects on grief as a solemn note within the issue.

Colorado River Lashore Canyon Congress Pres Walker Grand Junction Sentinal R. D. Lockwood Chamber of Commerce

Knife and Fork Club to Host Expert on Soviet Russia

The Uintah Knife and Fork Club invites members to Motel Vernal this Saturday for a talk by a former Hungarian finance minister and Bradley University economist who spent seven months in Moscow. He will compare Soviet and Western systems, recount negotiations with Molotov and Mikoyan, and offer insights for current problems. The speaker, famed as an author and commentator, will share eye witness observations and a candid critique.

America Russia Molotov Mikoyan Nyaradi Central States Crusade For Freedom Moscow New York Saturday Evening P Ost Fortune Liberty National Republic

Leland Adamson Heads County Red Cross Unit

Leland M. Adamson, Vernal Furniture and Appliance owner, was appointed 1955 American Red Cross chairman for Uintah County at a postmeeting Friday event at the Vernal City Office. He was elected as the drive approaches in March 1955. Secre­tary and treasurer were not named, with further officers to be announced.

Leland M. Adamson Vernal American Red Cross Uintah County Vernal City Ueille Johnson Red Cross Paul M. Batty Batty Martin Curtis Ruth Piper First Aid

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