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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1954

Page

10

Ray G Slaugh Receives Phi Kappa Phi Bid

Ray G Slaugh of Vernal receives a bid to Phi Kappa Phi as one of twelve top graduates from Utah State Agricultural College, representing the School of Engineering diesel technology. He plans to pursue industry work and a master's degree after graduation.

Ray G. Slaugh Phi Kappa Phi Glines Frank Slaugh Ray G Slaigh Ray Utah State Agricultural College Aldous Dixon Slaugh School of Engineering Vernal Central School Uintah High School CS Army Air Corps Hobbs Mexico Shepherd Field Texas Lowrey Field Denver Hawaiian Islands Utah Kingsley Transportation Co LDS Church East Central States Joelle Johnson Ernest M Johnson Patricia Ann Logan USAC Wall Joelle School of Education

Eat More Beef Say Cowbelles in Vernal

A weekly radio program in Vernal by the Uintah Cowbelles promotes beef consumption. The first show, led by Ruth Haslem, featured "Springtime in the Rockies" sung by erial Hacking and Margaret Caldwell. Jean Robinson offered flank steak tips.

Uintah Ruth Haslem Erial Hacking Rockies Margaret Caldwell Jean Robinsoon

Beatrice S Jones Dies in Bingham City

Beatrice S Jones dies Monday in Bingham after long illness. She was born September 12 and married to Marcellas Jos. Services planned at Brighant City Fourth Ward Chapel with burial in Brighwin City Cemetery. Survived by seven grandchildren and seven brothers and sisters.

Beatrice S. Jones Bingham Marcellas Wake Watch Neosat Lake Divas Thesary Dharkor Prighwnity Brighant City Fourth Ward Bunal Brighwin City Jonesse James and Arthur Schaefermeyer Ruth Abplanalp Seward Alaska Neal Schaefermeyer Roosewelt Earl Schaefermeyer Martha Jones Pearl Harrisorn Vernal

Intramural Basketball Winners and Wrestling Meet Updates

Seniors win basketball intramurals with five wins no losses. Juniors second and sophomores third. In Junior High intramurals eight grade champs over ninth grade. seventh grade third. Wrestling intramurals led by coach Chris Axelgard expected to last two weeks. standout weight class wrestlers listed. Carbon beats Utes in Price. Bob Murray and George Alexander top performers for Utah. Carbon to host Utes on February 4 at Uintah.

Chris Axelgard Harold Henrold Deryle Southam Gary Sutton Cloyd McCarrell Jinrold Saddile Huey Cox Don Dan Dean Lundell Dan Collier Floyd Bowden Mat Sher Wayne Pope Don Trujillo Phil Colton Phil Pope Sterling Kendall

Loraine Durfee Leads Speech Contest Listings

Loraine Durfee and others presented speeches on faith morals and culture as 257 talks were made available for civic clubs churches and organizations. Notes include titles by Miss Durfee Miss Preece and Mr Batty with cross references to Latter-day Saint doctrines and broader moral themes.

Lohse Uintah Stake Watts

Uintah High Ag Club Advancements Honor 33 Greenhands and Farmers

Last Thursday January 14 Uintah High Ag Club held advancement ceremonies under adviser Doyle Y Landon. Thirty three members advanced to Greenhands and Chapter Farmers. Four members aim for the State Farmer Degree with tests in February and a Salt Lake City State Convention in March to have their record books reviewed.

Fred. Cader Uintah High Ag Club Doyle Y Landon Lloyd Roper Ned Reynolds Vernkins Clair Batty Floyd Mowden Bayter Powell Dan McKee Johnnie Robbins Rex Smith Wayne Gardiner Floyd Caldwell Matt Skerl George D. Merkley Douglas Hall Glen Merkley Clifton Merkley Bob Murray Fred Calder Salt Lake City

Marine Corporal Recalls Korea Experience

Marine Corporal Robert E Lee describes a Korea incident while returning to base with gear. He spotted a Korean thief in his truck and, with help from a 45 pistol, captured one man and recovered about $1 000 in supplies before handing the other thief to military police.

Xcorea Robert E Lee U.S. Marine Corps Blaine Lee East First North Ascom City Monty Parkas

Funeral Services Conducted for John H. Merkley

Funeral services were held for John Henry Merkley at the Maeser Ward Chapel with Victor Bingham presiding. The service featured a quartet and selections, a violin solo, and prayers by church members. Burial followed at Vernal Memorial Park Cemetery. Merkley, born October 4, 1889 in Vernal, died Tuesday near the barnyard. He is survived by his widow, four children, two brothers, two sisters, and five grandchildren.

Maeser John Henry Merkley Harald Han Maeser Ward Victor Bingham Maeser First Ward Fila Caldwell Vernal Deep Creek John Hacking Lapoint Jr Merkley PTA Merkley Uintad State Bank Reed H San Francisco Harold M Melba Holfeltz Salt Lake City Mabel Bryant Parley P Mesa Arizona Marian Merkley Eleanor Hall Audrey Richens

Vernal Business and Professional Women's Club Meeting Notes

The Vernal BPW club was entertained by Mrs. Hannah Day Mrs. Irene Wankier and Mrs. Donna Lee at Mrs. Day's home on January 20 Patricia Lee gave a report on Girls State and the evening included a recording of the opera La Boheme narrated by Patricia Lee The next meeting will be held in the director's room of the Uintah State Bank on February 3.

Hannah Day Irene Wankier Donna Lee Mrs. Day Patricia Lee Sven Pita Lee Irector Uintah State Bank

Twelve Cases of Mumps Listed

Twelve cases of mumps were reported in Uintah county during the week ending Jan. 22 by the Utah Department of Health. The same week shows two chickenpox cases and three measles in the county, with state totals of 70 mumps, 128 chicken pox, and 241 measles. The week’s statewide list includes German measles three, gastroenteritis one, influenza two, polio myelitis two, cancer one, whooping cough four, tuberculosis five, strep infections forty four, syphilis ten, and infectious hepatitis one.

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M Men Continue Saturday Night Playoff Action

Winners of Wednesday’s Hing’s M-Men games advance to a second round playoff at Uintah Peaks Center Saturday night. Games begin at unspecified time with regional contest finals scheduled for February 17.

Wedn Even- Hing Uintah Peaks Center Ea Aa Ie

Utah Mother Candidate Selection Process Described

A Utah basin announces a state level effort to select a mother to represent the state as an American Mothers Committee candidate. The plan outlines qualifications, a January to February nomination window, and details on how to submit by February 14 with dues and contact at Mrs Stan King in Utah.

Amelia Mathers Mothris Das Utah Weber Yury Worthy Benor Ua Wits Sds Wests Thas Hoop Wit Habel Waldorh Astana New York Cane Con Che Homer Stan King King’s Sport Shop American Mothers Committee Suite 540 Lincoln Bldg East 42Nd Street N. Y

Juniors Take Lead in Girls Intramurals Championship Hope

Joyce Robbins reports the Junior team leads the girls intramurals with decisive wins over Sophomores 46 to 13 and Freshmen 11 to 9. High scorers Adoree Preece and Manwaring topped the juniors, while freshmen Francis Allen Connie Mott Judy Duke and Jayce Roberts showed strong play.

Joyce Robbins Adoree’ Preece Manwaring Francis Allen Connie Mott Judy Duke Jayce Roberts Bety Tanner Dana Mar Herbert Doris Caldwell Sally Swain de- Ann Lyman Judy Montgome Kay Johnson Nancy Hacking

Campus Capers at Unidentified College Arts Night

The Friday event featured The Fonts Foote dance with colorful socks and student outfits. Two short plays were performed by the Unespuan Chity, including a comedy about a daughter about to be married and a melodrama The Persecuted Maiden. The Sweetheart Ball is set for February 13 in the union high gym with queen candidates and a semi formal dress code. Lou Dawn Vernon and Johnny Murray named UTE of the Week for cute socks at the Sockdance.

Eversvane Dawn Vernon Johnny Vinay Ao Ink Aid Quen Janet Altamont Altamont Loughe Thespians Unespuan Lee Caldwell Eline Massey Eleanore Hackne Dilworth Rust Union High Miners Lou Dawn Vernon Johnny Murray

Echo Park Dam Key To Colorado River Development

Soquity officers report the Echo Park Dam as essential to water and power development on the Colorado River and its tributaries. The proposed Echo Park City would enhance access to the surrounding lake region without harming Dinosaur National Monument. USACO supports early construction and notes the project would attract wildlife and scenic appeal.

Colorado River Echo Park Echo Park City Dinosaur Nahan Monument USACO Ors Wold Uta Supreme Court Miah

For Sale Brief in Carbon Coal Area

Trade or sale notice for Nut Jump or slack coal near El win Simmons. Item appears garbled with dates and codes. Also a classified line advertising a 2 bedroom home in Karren Addition with a contact telephone number.

Elwin Simmons Aples Karren Addition

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