Gaede Patrol Fathers Dinner Highlights Ward Event
Gaede Patrol of the Primary hosted a dinner and program for fathers at the ward reception hall. Eleven boys attended with guests including Hannah Winward and ward officials. The event featured prayers, songs, poems, talks, and a vocal solo before a group movie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glines
Gaede Patrol
le Workman
Ray Jonking
Merci Horrocks
Orson Caldwell Bur Hatch
Clell Muller
Charles Kendall
Chaff Goodrich Eldon Perry
Royal Slawth
Hannah Winward
Primary Stake
Newman Fistcher
Ward
Lee Dickson
Dickson
Work Boys
Case
Britt Horrocks
Carl Miller
Wallace Perry Pinllin Hatch
Owen Caldwell
Michael Goodrich
Dad
Lyle Kendall
Winston Slaugh
Mrs Winward
Mr Fletcher
Mr Case
Lal
Episcopal Bishop Conducts Service in Vernal
The Rt Rev Richard S Watson, Episcopal bishop of Utah, will conduct regular services at St Pauls Episcopal Church in Vernal Sunday. He will announce the arrival of the Rev Richard E Lundberg, who will come to Vernal next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard S Watson
Utah
St Paul's Episcopal Church
Watson
Richard E Lundberg
Alvin Weeks Seeks New Lions Club In Provo Visit
Alvin Weeks district Lions Governor visited the Spanish Fork club last week and checked in with the Heber club on Wednesday night. Thursday he was at Provo to decide if the city should host a second Lions club and plans to visit the Orem club on January 28. Zelma Lunt arrived last week to visit her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Paul Lunt and will likely return home later this week. Salt Lake City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zelma Lunt
Werthesaay
Amlaw
Paul Lunt
Salt Lake City
Dead Man Bench Story Told By A N Johnson
A.N. Johnson relates how a nameless dead man near Vernal came to be known as Dead Man Bench. Vernal residents learned the tale from Indian friend Shayaraigh who guided Johnson to uncover remains buried beside a quilt near a road. In 1953 Boy Scouts placed a stone marker at the grave to preserve the old tragedy for passersby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benea
Jahrsen
Ohio
Brergountins
Shavanaugh
Johnson
AN Johnson
Sac Burton
Tau
Ragour
Johnsons
Burton
Varnal
Boy Scouts of Vernal
Semi Finalists Chosen in Seminary Contest
Seven finalists were selected from eighty two entrants at the Vernal Seminary contest held last Wednesday and Thursday. Adoree Preece, last year’s winner, competes in the finals at First Ward Chapel after the sacrament meeting at 7 p.m. Judges included Mrs Caldwell, Mrs Moser, Mrs Jensen, Arvene Cooper and Clarence Palmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Ward
Vernal Seminary
Max Caldwell
Grant Moser
Joseph Jensen
Arvene Cooper
Clarence Palmer
Uinted State Board of Education
Oist
Uintah Stake
Frank Walker
Louis A Fife
Laurence C Cooper
Boaing-Auction Polio Drive Highlight Event
A local event combines a boxing themed night with a polio drive. Organizer Woodes Seatte outlines that proceeds from the auction will support the campaign, with sums determined by final bids and the mix of boxing matches. The event aims to raise funds and public awareness for polio vaccination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boaing
Woodes
Seatte Chatman
Iman
Utah
Funeral Services Conducted for Alonzo J. Atwood
Funeral services for Alonzo J. Atwood were held at the Davis Ward Chapel with burial at Vernal Memorial Park Cemetery. Atwood, born November 24, 1898, married Hagel Robbins in 1916, later to Bora Merkley in 1950, and is survived by his widow, six daughters, three sons, and numerous relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo
Joseph Atwood
Davis Ward Chapel
Midwand
War Blassey Lowe
Geodrich
Workman
Carwin
Sara Bell Cook
Barbara Cudwell
Flossie Southam
Wart George C Davis
Lamond Tullis
Carwin Snow
Benjamin J Slaugh Burtal
Vernall Memorial Park
Arthur Bates
Kenneth Workman
Pat Lopez
Art Boren
Lee Betts
Robert McGovern
Rex Pierce
Mr Atwood
Josph
Amnue
Smuin Atwood
Hagel Robbins
Bonanza
Melvin
Blaine
Venus Workman
Vernal
Commercial Ball Starts Tonight at Uintah High Gym
The Commercial Basketball League opens tonight at Uintah High School gym with Jen sen facing Western Life at 7 p m and Debs Construction Company meeting the Varsity. Other league teams include Hi Land Dairy and Faculty Covenants. Prizes will be awarded to first place boy and girl in the Pearl of Great Price event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi Land Dairy and Faculty
Public Cancer Meetings Set at Bennet and Lapoint
Public cancer meetings are set at Bennet and Lapoint to inform residents about cancer risks and prevention. The Uintah County Cancer Committee and local doctors will present films and discussions aimed at explaining cancer and early detection to attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennet
Pany
Laport Wart
Anson
Will Grisiat
Utah
HSE
Amcram Cancer Societs
Uintah County Cancer Committee
Ciaeer
Jaycees Plan Basketball Game of the Year
Vernal Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsors a January 30 game at Uintah High School Gymnasium. Western Life and the New York Colored Clowns will perform during and after the game, directed by Warren Mott’s Sports Committee, with tickets sold by Vernal Jaycees members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal's
Junior Chamber of Commerce
New York Colored Clowns
Western Life
Allesars
Thay Uintah High School Gymnaium
Vernal Jaycees
Warren Mott
Scouts Workshop At Carbon College Dates Friday To Sunday
Carl Holley announces a Scout training event sponsored by Utah Na Hamid Parks, Carbon College, and the Extension Service. The weekend includes courses for Cub Scouts, Den Mothers, Scoutmasters, and leaders, with registration of 50 cents, meals at the college cafeteria, and certificates for completion of the 15 hours. Contact Carl Holley, Box 341, Roorey, 290-W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Holley
University of Scouting
Utah
Hamid Parks
Carbon College
Wait State
Wadfordnother
Safire
Senatoris
Csston
Witerotimre
Gaativtigerine
Umd
Iin
Roorey
Too Late To Be Classified Trade and housing notes mixed
A garbled page fragment lists rental ads, utilities, and stray notices with mixed names and places. It includes a CARD OF THANKS tribute to a deceased relative and mentions Utah organizing groups and a Vernal public affairs committee. The text also contains nonsequitur travel and gambling cautions.
Field House attendance hits 1953 record at Na tural History
Final figures show 59 219 visitors to the Joh Field House of Natural History in 1953, up from 54 406 in 1952. August was peak with 12 004 visitors, California led out of state attendance, and 29 foreign counties were represented. Since opening in 1948 about a quarter million people have visited. The Information Desk issued 170 000 maps and flyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joh Field House of Natural History
California
Octaber
Meld House Information Desk
Dota Ts
Folkers Publicizte Uabe
Junior basketball practice draws seventy plus Uintah youths
More than seventy young boys attended the Junior basketball practice at Uintah High School gym last Saturday. The Vernal Junior Chamber of Commerce directed the event with Warren Matt's sports canoelles aiding. High school coaches Grant Moser and Chris Axelvard helped, while players like Terry Anderson and Jerry Cutshaw assisted to organize calisthenics and prevent guard duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah Highchool
Wrough
NUS
Vernal Junior Chamber of Commerce
Warren Matt
Sports Canoelttes
Grant Moser
Chris Axel Vard
Terry Anderson
Jerry Cutshaw
Buddy Donovan
Gary Hatch
Valoy Eaton
James H. Fisher Dies Funeral Held Monday
James H. Fisher Verd Vernal resident died last Thursday at Uintah County Hospital from cancer aged 63. Funeral held Monday at 11 a.m. in Glines Ward Chapel with burial in Maeser Fairview Cemetery. Survived by widow Kuni Junda Strecker Fisher of Vernal, one son, nine daughters, five brothers and sisters, and 22 grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tames
Henry Franer
Uintah County Hospital
Glines Ward
Maeser-Fairview
Wanda Sizemore
Confluence
Merle Palmer
Los Angeles
Pearl Wiley
Clearfield
Nira
Bette Mae Sizemore
Dayton
Ohio
Gladys Slough
Jensen
Pauline Luck
Mel
Alice Bingham
Dorothy Fisher
James Fisher
Vernal
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Mrnd
Garrett Case
Episcopal Bishop
Alvin Weeks
A.N. Johnson
Lorrain Durtee
Coime Lundell
Adoree Preece
Joyre Robbins
Kenny Ashby
Clair Batty
John L Johnson
Alonzo J. Atwood
Vernal Furniture Exchange
So. Vernal Ave
Jaycees
Lanai
Neworks Waldorf
Antarta Hatyl
Eaperiot
Socont
CIA
Haniaus
Hsie
Hanes Shaniang
Pamity Ag
Alonzo Atwood
Bondo
West Main
Bonnie Schmitt
Roosevelt
Chapman
Wayne Malin
Betty Barner
Tkhark Callister
Thdson
Jehan Sme
Allister
Sanpete County
Laworthy
Capitol Hal
Douglas Ro Stringfellow
Konpa
Field House
James H. Fisher
Ashtons
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