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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1941

Page

8

County Officials Debate Auto License Fund Transfer Plan

County officials warn that diverting the auto license fund would cut income for counties and force immediate levy increases to meet statutory and public demands. Governor Maw outlined program aims while leaders urged careful study before action, with the next association meeting set for July summer outing.

Senate Utah Carlton Elisha Walter Spansh Fork Maw J A Owen Aast Ace Campbell Wendell Graver Hendrix Romeyn

Short Session of District Court Delayed to Feb 8

Judge Abel Turner of the Fourth Judicial District postponed the law and motion session from January 17 to February 8 due to Judge Dallas H W Young illness. Probate matters will be heard at this term.

Abel Turner Noel Turner Dallas HW ‘Young Young

Mrs Zilpha Wellman Named Postmaster at Jensen

Zilpha Wellman was appointed postmaster at Jensen with her commission arriving Tuesday. Previously she served as assistant postmaster under the late Henry J Chatwin, while Lewis Rhodes acted in the office for the past year.

Zilpha Wo Wellman Jensen Wellman Henry J Chatwin Lewis Rhodes

Alterra High School Hosts Uintah In Close Teen Clash

Alterra High School held a Friday night assembly and basketball game against Uintah, with both teams showing equal skill. The Spartans fell short 21 to 22 as Alterra’s first string fought hard but could not overcome Uintah’s tougher offense and defense.

Alterra Uintah Spartans St Utes

Roosevelt Commercial and Vernal M Men to Glash in Basketball Here

Roosevelt Commercial and Vernal M Men meet in a basketball game Wednesday January 29 at Uintah arena. The Roosevelt team led by coach Aldo Ward faces challenges from Kearl Nyall Anderson Howard and Ken Davis while Vin Os Teol team members contribute points. The matchup marks their eighth straight showing under the current coach.

Roosevelt Commercial and Vernal M Uintah Ber Astum Roosevelt Tk & Rd Ward LeCrande Walker Kay Thorman Nyall Ken Davis Flawret Aldloway

School Board Vigits New School Buildings Th Balt Lake Area

A Utah school district board led by Richens Autr Winbe and Noble Vigif inspected Vernal Central, Mir ra, and Trove Union schools to correct installation mistakes in new equipment. They reviewed plans with architect Lore n D Young in Salt Lake seeking near perfect equipment finish for the Vernal elementary project.

Balt Lake Uitah Carl! Richens Autr Winbe Superiifer Noble Kermit Loren@ D Salt Lake Vernal

County Officers Attend State Meet at Salt Lake

County officers attending the Utah state county officials convention in Salt Lake City Thursday and Friday included commissioners J B Weaver Alma Preece J Ray McKee retiring Byron Goodrich and Ray Lathrum county clerk J Wallace Johnson county treasurer Colda Carroll county recorder H M Snyder sheriff R R Winket county attorney Mrs Noe and Mrs Weaver with their husbands Governor Herbert B Maw addressed the opening session. General sessions followed and at Friday's banquet more than 400 attended, with entertainment including a floor show.

Utah Salt Lake City J B Weaver Alma Preece Ray McKee Byron Goodrich Ray Lathrum Noel Wallace Johnson County Treasuer Colda Caroll Snyder Winket Noe Weaver Herbert B Maw

Second Ward M Men and Guard Tie in League

In the Recreational Basketball league at Uintah High School, both Second Ward M Men and the National Guard stay undefeated in the second round. The Second Ward M Men defeated CCC Boys 46 to 17, while the National Guard edged Town Team 46 to 32 after a 22 to 15 halftime score. Leading scorers include Hadlock 29 for Vernal Second Ward, Thirman 23, Wright 22. National Guard Johnson 16, Walker 12, Stobart 8. Town Team N Walker 15.

Ward M National Guard Uintah High School CCC Natonal Guard Jin Thriller L Hadiock Thirman

National Defense Classes Start at Uintah and Alterra

National Defense classes begin at Uintah and Alterra for eight weeks. Youths will be instructed daily from 1 to 6 30 pm, covering programs tied to trade occupations. Sessions occur at Uintah High School shop and Alterra school, with larger registration planned.

Uintah Alterra Efor Alerkogh

Monthly Priesthood Meeting at Maeser Details

A priesthood meeting schedule note indicates the priesthood session will begin at 1:00 pm and the regular meeting at 2:00 pm at Maeser chapel. Heating problems in the Vernal ward chapel have caused a change from previous locations. The timing remains Sunday.

Jensen visitors and local notices from Spanish Fork area

Jensen FPP EEL EERO Het Jensen FPP EEL EERO Het weed Mra Harmel Jolly from Spanish Fork visits with mother Mrs Sadi Karren formerly Hite Karren of Jensen. A baby was born to Mr and Mrs Orvil Dudley on January 12. Mrs Gerald Ross from Ogden visits with her parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Budiey. Speakers at Sacrament Meeting were Mark Freestone and Richard Rust, with Miss Louisa Stringham singing and dra McConkle on the piano. Mr and Mrs James Lube moved to Ouray last week, Mr Lube moved by the Thornes. Thirty one Relief Society members attended Tuesday luncheon at the home of Ilpha Wellman. Mr and Mrs Elbert Meeks have moved into the home formerly owned by John Murray.

Mra Harmel Jolly Frm Sadi Karren Jolly Hite Karren Jensen Orvil Dudley Gerald Ross Ogden Joseph Budiey Mark Freestone Richard Rust Louisa Stringham Lords Dra McConkle James Lube Ouray Lube Thornes Relief Society Ilpha Wellman Lucheon Elbert Meeks John Murray

Naples Birth and Community Notes from Janesville Ward

Mr and Mrs Heber Harrison welcome a baby girl born January 14. Mrs Harrison formerly Veri Rodgers. Byron Goodrich toured Salt Lake City last week for a hospital check. Ward events include farewells, a fireside chat by Mrs Bryson on Personality, and a sleighing party led by Karl Goodrich and Alva Du vall. Community members visiting relatives and residents attending meetings are noted, with several health updates and local church activities.

Heber Harrison Harrison Veri Rodgers Byron Goodrich Salt Lake City Dee Manwarin Tas Hopital Hee Rei le Afton Goodrich Bryson Karl Goodrich Alva Duvall Clarence Nielson Arizona John Nielson Mav Nielson Hazel Frenstam Lewis Lind Perry Byicher

Basin Music Festival Planned at Vernal in April

The Basin Music Festival is planned for Vernal in late April with no definite date set. Participants include Vernal High School and Duchesne Altamont schools along with Aller Roosevelt Duchesne and Altamont, and will involve several state or local schools in a regional arts event.

Dumor Vintah High Sci x Aller Roosevelt Duchesne Altunnt Cetral Lapoint Fridell Noble Tates

Utah Stake Quarterly Conference at Vernal February 12

The Utah Stake announces its quarterly conference to be held in Vernal on February 12. A priesthood session will be conducted in the new Seminary building, with Sunday sessions at 10:30 AM and 2:00 PM. Welfare workers will meet at the seminary for instruction, and Church leaders are expected to attend.

Utah Stake Stake Fadernacle MIA Melcheredek

Marriage Licenses Issued by County Clerk Office

The county clerk issued marriage licenses including William M Muller of Meeker Colorado and Paw Ure Bailey of South Nevada on January 17 18 and other pairs such as Walter I Bord Kohler of Greeley and Calkins of Meeker on January 24 Allan Vo on football 6 Union meeting 31 and school board meetings follow January dates through February.

Fice County Willam M Muller Meeker Ure Bailey South Nevada Walter i Bord Kohler Mnsss Allan Muist Meel Lincolns Valent Am da Fed Wastirstons Ccarty Fatrick Das IT Relief Society Ain al Day

Salt Lake City Visit Highlights Davis Spouse Partners

Mrs Russell Porter of Salt Lake City spent the weekend with Mrs Porter’s parents, Mr and Mrs Walter Simpers. Mrs Fila Slaugh visited her daughter Mrs Leonard Allen of Spanish Fork and also Mrs Victor.

Russell Porter Salt Lake City Mra

Weather and local notes from Provo to Vernal

Nelson of Provo notes warmer weather in Spanish Fork than Vernal. Rex Pierce, son in law of Alonzo Atwood, operated on Sunday January 12, ready to leave hospital Monday. Mr and Mrs Ray Ellsworth motored to Roosevelt Sunday to see Lyle Pitt, seriously buried on January 19. Mrs Ellsworth is ald to Mrs Pitt. Charles Strigh employed on Taylor Mountain by David Calder. Speakers at sacrament meeting Sunday evening were Jesus Hans Frank Gardiner and Harold M Lundell.

Nelson Provo Slaugh Spanish Fork Rex Pierce Alonzo Atwood Ithe Hospital Ray Ellsworth Roosevelt Lyle Pitt Ellsworth Pitt Charles Strigh Taylor Mountain David Calder Spettkers Jesus Hans Frank Gardiner Harold M Lundell

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