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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1955

Page

12

Kiwanis Wins Line Of Dimes Polio Drive Championship

The Vernal Kiwanis Club defeated the Jaycees 147 to 69 in the annual Line Of Dimes polio drive, with the Jaycees paying a 26 dollar penalty. Jaycee President Rodney Noss escorted Kiwanis President D. G. Roberts on a wheel cart along Main Street as the event concluded.

Oute Jaycees Vernal Kiwanis Club Jaycee Rodney Noss Kiwanis D. G Red) Roberts Main Street Vernal Avenue First West Street Bob Casada Mr. Roberts H. W. Marrs Ken Cross Dwight Wetenkamp Charles Johnson BM Wilson Wallace Ludlow Mr. Ross Pets Moore Grant Parry Lorin Merkley LaVar Moffitt Brent Feltch Cal Sorensen

Funeral Services Conducted for Mire Henry Green

Funeral services for Mire Henry L. Green, 66, were held Friday at noon in the Verhat Second Ward Chapel with Bishop Harold E. Hullinger presiding. Mrs Green died Monday January 1, 1917 at Uintah County Hospital. Survivors include four children and thirteen grandchildren.

Hirs Henry L. Green Verhat Second Ward Harold E. Hullinger R. A. Bryson Ray Cundick Green Uintah County Hospital Irvin Eaton Ruth Walker Phillip Watkins Redeemer Aat Lois Erekson Meda ‘Walker Frank Walker Ralph Walker Mia Elfreda Brygon George C. Davis Nora Cook Archie Johnson Bishop Hullinger Sige Jackson Maeser Fairview Alfred Simper Ben Slaugh Lesle Anderson Lynn Murdock Hiram Richardson Devon Shiner Driver E Eliza Williams Delta Colorado Arlean Chivers Alberta Slaugh Eyyln Richardson Vernal Annette Smith Cora Wil. Lamas Salt Lake City

Lady Luck Club Hosts Birthday Night at Hatch Home

Mrs. Fadalice Hatch entertained the Lady Luck Club at her home January 19. Thirteen members attended with Ring o playing. Ella Shiner won the hostess prize. A birthday cake was served for Mrs. Wilma Smith whose birthday fell on the 19th. Next meeting set for February 16 at Mrs. Wilma Smith’s home.

Fadalice Hatch Lady Luck Club Ella Shiner Wilma Smith

Jaycees appoint vice president and approve carnival plans

Carl McDaniel was named first vice president of the Vernal Junior Chamber of Commerce replacing Jerome Boettcher. Dale Slaugh joined the board of directors as McDaniel’s successor. The group voted to sponsor a carnival visit to Vernal this summer and noted rodeo dates shifting to July 4 for a night show.

Carl McDaniel Vernal Junior Chamber of Commerce Jerome Boettcher Caster Ollem Rawlins Wyoming Dale Slaugh McDaniel Jaycees Vernal Ralph Preece Vernal Rodeo Committee Eigen Pree Ce Jaycee Ken Sowards Mackelm, Hart Sam Snyder Jim Stanley Traagen Judd Leland McNeill

Sierra Club Plans 5 More River Trips

The Sierra Club schedules five summer trips on the Green and Yampa rivers. David R. Brower of San Francisco invites Gov. J Bracken Lee to join a trip to witness the beauty of Colorado and Utah rivers. The club promotes river recreation amid its stance on Echo Park Dam and the Upper Colorado River Storage project.

Sierra Club Green Yampa David R. Brower San Francisco J. Bracken Lee Lee Upper Colorado River Echo Park Dam Colorado Utah Dinosaur’ National Monument Vernal, A

Russell Todd Elected Union High School Board Chair

Russell Todd of Uintah School Board was elected chairman at the regular Union High School Board meeting. Theron Leavitt of Duchesne County School Board was chosen vice chairman, with Marion Harrison and Laren Ross also serving on the board. Pauline Larsen retained as clerk and L. F. Hutchings re-appointed principal.

Union High School Union Board Sharon Cummings Vocation

Snow water supply outlook for Duchesne and Strawberry regions

The Soil Conservation Service reports snowpack and streamflow in Duchesne and Strawberry areas are below average. December flows reached 89 percent of average, with 14 percent of last year’s amount and about 50 percent of normal water. Dry conditions threaten the winter and summer water supply, with projections showing possible increases if snow accumulates, but major portions remain to come.

Duchesne Docherny Soil Conservation Service Eclogical Survey SCS

Quotable quip on marriage and roles by Sammy Kaye

A witty remark notes that often the wife voices the sentiment while the husband acts, attributed to Sammy Kaye. The line underscores familiar gender role dynamics with concise irony.

Sammy Kaye

Agriculture program review planned by school board

The board plans careful review of the Vocational Agriculture Program for its members. A department within the school will undergo thorough evaluation at each board meeting to ensure program quality and progress.

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Mishaps Blamed On Icy Roads

Two Vernal City car crashes prompted investigations as icy roads caused misfortune last weekend. At Third West and Second/Third South, Talene Lewis, 22, collided with Warren James Pharris, 23, after Pharris turned left into Lewis while attempting to pass. Damage was estimated at several hundred dollars. Pharris cited for no signal and Lewis for no Utah driver license. Earlier, at Fifth South and Fifth East, Richards Knight and Marvin Stevens collided. Knight cited for failure to yield and Stevens for improper left turn. Damage to Knight’s car and to Stevens’ totaled vehicle. Investigator Harold Alex and Officer Hugo Hullinger oversaw the scenes.

Vernal City Talene Lewis Vernal Warren James Pharris Ite Stevens Knight

Energy Edition Promises Feb 17 Mailout Across Plateau

Vernal Express announces a giant energy edition mailed February 17 with the regular paper. Distributed by twenty newspapers across Colorado Plateau states including Wyoming Colorado New Mexico Utah and Arizona. The 48 page tabloid will cover oil uranium coal oil shale electricity water and other resources with editors from Uintah Basin contributing. Circulation exceeds 60 000 and copies reach Industrial leaders chambers and legislators nationwide.

Vernal Express Colorado Plateau Wyoming Colorado New Mexico Utah Arizona America Chamber of Commerce

Babson Sees College Growth and Teacher Shortage

Babson ParkMass discusses national college enrollment trends from 1945 to 1954 and projections to 1970. He argues rising enrollments require more teachers and funding, warning of a potential teacher shortage and urging investment in education to sustain growth.

Babson Babson Park Mass Col

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