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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1954

Page

12

Uintah Defeats Union 42 to 34 in tough league clash

In Vernal last Friday night Uintah edged Union 42 to 34 as tight defense and key plays shaped the outcome. Terry Anderson sparked Uintah with steals and a basket, Norman Merrell scored 16, Anderson added 14, and Packy Fenn led Union with 17 points before fouls and effort fatigue blanked their late surge.

Uintah Art Tee Union Fenn Anderson Hate Terry Anderson Ute Norman Merrell Rungel Hilgh Valey Eaton Donovan United FG FIA Anderson Biz Merrell Lee Oo Hatch Eaton Abegglen Union FG Ftftaf PB Denver Fean Lgnsen Allred Match Brodrick Adams

Maeser First Leads Uintah Stake Explorer Play

Maeser First Ward still leads in the Uintah Stake Explorer basketball league with two wins as week two ends. Lapoint defeats Glines Ward 31 to 12. Vernal First over Vernal Second 19 to 18. Vernal Third beats Maeser Second 26 to 13. Jerry Cross of Third Ward top scored with 17. Lapoint’s D Horrocks 12. Vernal First’s John Smith 8. Ky of Maeser First remains league high scorer with 21 in win over Vernal First. </S>

Maeser Explorer Uintah Stake Lapoint Glines Ward Explorers Vernal First Ward Vernal Second Ward Vernal Third Ward Jerry Cross D Horrocks John Smith Vernal Ward Kenneth Ky Vernal Furst Ward Naples Glinen Ulitat Stake Center

Exchange Student Lectures on Far East for Vernal Lions

William Casper of Heber City spoke to the Vernal Lions and later the Lions club about his three months in India as an International Youth Organization exchange student. He used colored pictures to illustrate customs and daily life, noting India's religious devotion and population, with comments on cows, monkeys, and cobras. Awards were given to Boy Scout troops and Kiwanis, while the Minstrel show netted about 400 dollars and will become an annual club event. The Christmas Cheer committee provided baskets for over 80 families, funded by club fines and a supplemental appropriation.

William Casper Heber City India International Youth Organization Vernal Lions Lions Vernal Casper Far East Clair Acord Mr. Casper Boy Scout Lions Minstrel Garth Colton Jimmy Abegglen Jack Dexter Newell Acord Kiwanis LeHo Smith Larry Marrs T. R Seager Glenn Cooper Wi Hurst Lawrence Lee Martin W. Curtis

Naples Leads M Men Ball League As First Half Ends

Naples holds the Uintah Stakes Men basketball league lead at halftime with seven wins, Vernal in second, Third Ward third with five wins and one loss, and Lapoint Ward also at five and two. Last Wednesday saw Third Ward over Vernal, Naples over Lapoint, and Glines over Rangely. Second half opened with Lapoint vs Maeser Second, Maeser First vs Gimes, and Rangely vs Vernal. No games this Saturday. all games at Uintah Stake Center unless noted. Homemakers Club met at Mads Dudley home with Clair Acord and Fudge Bar Freeman as guests. Freeman spoke on juvenile delinquency. Uintah High male quartet performed with Laura Fox. Vernon honey shipments to Lions officials nationwide were discussed. Harold E Davis reported Vernal Lions attendance at Salt Lake midwinter banquet. International President Dodge and President Acord announced a Vernal Lions party on February 13 with Vernal as host.

Naples Vernal Third Ward Lapoint Third Ward Vernal Glines Rangely Maeser Gimes Homemakers Jensen Mads Dudley Clair Acord Fudge Bar Freeman Dudley Ella Moon Uintah High Laura Fox Lions Club Harold E Davis George P Roth Salt Lake Dodge Acord Lions Clubs

Regional M Men Playoffs Set for February 1819 20

Regional play offs in M Men basketball will be hosted at Loin High School February 18 19 and 20 with three local stakes organizing the event Two Explorer teams and one M Men team will play the first night One Explorer and two M Men teams the second night The third night will feature play off games of the two night winners Gate charge is 75 cents per night or 150 dollars for all three Kids tickets are 25 cents per night Funds go to bolster area athletic programs Superintendents and athletic directors of five stakes met to schedule the event Uintah Stake attendees included Paul Lunt Charles Allred and Bruce Watkins Allred notes two Explorer teams and one M Men team will be selected to enter the regional contest at Union High School

Loin High School Tor Uintah Duchesne Roosevelt Moonlake Denver Roosevelt Stake Explorer Mutual Improvement Association Five Stakes Uintah Stake Paul Lunt Stake Charles Allred Bruce Watkins Allred Union High School

Engineers cover cliff with steel net to stop rockfalls

In the Pacific Northwest a 170 foot cliff faced rockfall danger and engineers installed a steel spiderweb net to trap and divert debris into a ditch. The mesh aims to protect traffic by preventing rocks from reaching the highway.

Pacific Northwest

Just-A-Mere Club Hosts Come as You Are Party

Doris Burton hosted the Just-A-Mere club on Wednesday with a Come as You Are Party. Elaine Foolley won a door prize, while prizes went to Vande McKeachnie and Maxine Montgomery. Ten members attended luncheon and games. The group plans to meet again January 20 at Joyce McKinlay’s home.

Doris Burton Burton Elaine Foolley Vande McKeachnie Maxine Montgomery Joyce McKinlay

Utah wildlife federation passes Echo Park resolution

Alvan Kay reelected president of the Vernal Red and Gun Club for a third term at a Howell Airectors Meeting. Duff Swain named president, with other officers and directors elected for terms. Committees named by the board include Jim Sutton for beaver and migratory birds, Sam Hatchfish and Whitney Hammond for big game. The club meets the first Monday of each month.

Alvan Kay Vernal Red and Gun Club Howell Airectors Phursdas Exenme Duff Saat SiGe Pitestdtentt Whit Hes Phunmond Tresset Ole Vat Hay Duff Swain Oto Baugh Alrectors Shay Tagbe Phomes Din Sattos Meg Bay Elan Cledesh Ane Diath Sweat Samy Elate Utah Wildlife Federation Park Dam Salt Lake City Utah Federation National Wildlife Federation Washington Colorado Niver Echo Park Keith Barnes Kays Illy Ulan Waldlife Clarence White Tablona Alvin Ray Vernal Ray Woodward Stannardville Anche State Land Board Utah Game Department Utah Lake Deer Creek Islers Board of

Uintah High and Union clash in tight preliminary game

Uintah High School’s “B” team edged Union “B” 24 to 27 after a rough late sequence as Uintah pulled within one point. John Bluray led Uintah with 14 points. Union’s Huber had 11. Quarter scores show a close contest before Uintah’s late surge.

Hutchings Uintah Union Uintah High School Jost Utes John Bluray Huber Ute Jerry Cutshaw Gary Slaugh Merlin Richens Tabiona Altamont Duchesne Vers Nal

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