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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1947

Page

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Basin Hosts Utah Symphony Concerts in Centennial Year

The 88 piece Utah Symphony Orchestra will perform in Vernal on Monday as part of Uintah Basin's Centennial year program. An afternoon student concert starts at 1 pm and the evening show at 8 pm, both at the stake tabernacle. Conductor Werner Janssen from Los Angeles leads, with Debussy Clair de Lune and Overture Fantasia on the program. Tickets were allocated by Uintah and Duchesne counties, and school buses will bring students from across eastern Utah to the concert. The ensemble travels from Logan tonight, arriving by two buses with a portable stage.

Utah Symphony Orchestra Vernal Nooty Stake Tabernacle Logan Wil Tabernacle William Holfeltz Werner Janssen Los Angeles New York Philharmonic Baltimore Symphony and Symphony National Broadcasting Com Symphony Orchestra Janssen Ann Harding Echool Uintah Daalo Biit Neeing Willam C. Whitaker County Deendial Ulitsl Putchesne Vik Whitaker Ducheahe Salt Lake City Prchestra Cealennint

Grey Mountain Found Dead At Ft Duchesne In Police Custody

Susie Grey Mountain, about 68, an Indian woman known in Vernal rodeo circles, was found dead Monday afternoon at Ft Duchesne. A coroner's jury ruled she hanged herself with her blanket while in Ft Duchesne jail after detention for drunkenness and unruly behavior. The inquest noted threats of harm if called, and found no foul play. Members present included Tom Grey Mountain's husband and local officials. Also, Mary Taylor of Salt Lake visited her parents here over the weekend.

Susie Grey Mountain Duchesne Grey Mountain Ft. Duchesne John Victor Irdian Bishop Arronchis Duchesne Employe Carener W Ont Henderson Tom Grey Meunin Pacereeter Count Henry Spentec Behon Arrowchin Jin Victor Forrest Falkner Lester L. Conner

Wildlife projects named by 1947 Utah Gun Club directors

Gun Club directors named wildlife pond projects for 1947 after cooperation with Utah Game and Fish, Forest Service, and state agencies. Preliminary surveys for Diamond Mountain sites, deer herd management, and pond costs from 106 to 1500 dollars were discussed, with plans for future field surveys and funding.

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Stringham Named Chairman of Grazing Board

Stringham, Verna mayor, and Dinish Basin sheepman were named to head the Du Chesne District Advisory Board at a meeting in the local bureau office. Mayor Stringham succeeds Hi E Seeley with Joseph More and others on the executive committee. The panel oversees a state funded range improvement program including fencing, roads, trails, and water development totaling over $5,000. Winter range conditions are poor this year but anticipated spring and summer moisture should aid range recovery. Some users have made voluntary responses to winter impacts.

B&b. H. Suignam Verna Dinish Basin Duchesne Ste Bureau of Tend Management Stringham E. Seeley Mr. Seeley Joseph Dale Naylor Diatrict Brazier

Snowstorm Drenches Vernal Salt Lake Valley Areas

Heavy snow blanketed Vernal and Salt Lake Valley with 5 to 6 inches, while Prove and Cadis Valley saw 12 to 14 inches. Temperatures dropped to 3 to 10 below in the storm wake. Travelers blamed state road crews and urged spreading sand or plowing after each squall to avert more tragedies on Daniels Canyon. Truckers say locals navigate dangers. out of state drivers are often stalled, raising daily catastrophe counts.

Sayness Salt Laks Prove Cadis Valley Salt Lake City Tee Wah Pete Creele East Strawberry, Valley Daniels Come Renae Peracia Daniels Canyon State Road Commission B. H. Stringhamh Lo Timothy

Local Birth Announcements Prompted by Families

Mr and Mrs Ralph Morrison welcomed a boy on January 23. Mrs Morrison is former Vivian Atwood. Mrs Lyng Fatonge welcomed a boy on January 2 0. Mr and Mrs ... Tipton welcomed a girl around January 1. Mr and Mrs Torin Kelly welcomed a child on January 27. Mr and Mrs Vel Hunting reported a birth on January 30. Stock market notes mention winter ranges.

Ralph Morrison

County ranch hand returns to complete prison sentence after 29 years

Felix Garcis, 63, a long-time county ranch hand and sheep herder, was captured in Cuba after escaping from a 60 to 70 year sentence in 1818. He waived extradition and was taken to the New Mexico state prison to resume serving time. Garcis previously lived under an alias in El Paso and worked for Ventura police, with a reward of 825 offered for information leading to his arrest. His wife has died since the escape, and he has three children in the southern part of the county.

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Fragmentary OCR Note on Ward Meeting and Bishop Seation

Fragmented text recounts a ward meeting where members seated a figure identified as bishop. References Cedars City and Vernal as home bases, with mentions of former positions and a division of a ward. The garbled wording lacks clear names, dates, or outcomes for a coherent summary.

Bex Uorun Elci Pike Tit Cedars City Eifear Rae Col Aary Vernal Awa Orel Ata

Clark Rober Feted Prdt LDS Mission

Clark Rober, a high school athlete and archeology graduate, is honored on his LDS mission assignment. He spent 28 years in the alt corps and enrolled at BYU. He is a Mille collegiate champion and expects to depart for the mission home within the next month.

Louis’ D- Rober BYU

Owen Slough to Step Down as County Commissioner

Owen Slough, chairman of the Uliah County Board of Commissioners, will tender his resignation at the regular meeting Saturday. Barr day’s session will see the commission discuss successor to Slough and potential gubernatorial appointment if the vacancy remains unfilled.

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Basin hoop battle reshapes standings with three-way clash

Duchesne Eagles hand Alterra Spartans a defeat as Uintah and United Basin rivals surge in a tight race. Duchesne 40 Alterra 28 with Harold Todd and Bob Odekike tied for top scoring at four apiece. Uintah beat Alkamanthoa 45 29 as Willams leads scoring for Alts.

Charles Aycock Duchesne Eagles Utes United Basin Hono Alterra Spartans Eagles Spartans Thte Honers Uintah Flake Alkamanthoapatera Frank Wrights Invaders Weight Bar Snyder Ernest Weeks Alex Willams Dogeet Alterra Ume Wen Bob Odekike Duchesne Harold Todd Alterra Honore Ulnigh Tabjona Allamant Hoosevelt Allerra Thst

Uintah County Scouts Meet Under LDS Church Banner

In Uintah County the Scouts and leaders, led by council chair Wallace, prepare for a meeting at 1053 ay Ram snd with sessions at 2 and 7:30 p.m. The event aims to unify local Scouting under church sponsorship and includes statewide officials and area representatives.

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Episcopal Bishop Of Utah In Vernal Sunday Visit

The Right Reverend Clark, Episcopal Bishop of Utah, will administer Holy Communion and preach at St Paul Episcopal Church on West Main Street in Vernal Sunday morning. Local Faith groups and Vernal residents who attended the Salt Lake service last Sunday are expected to join, including Mr and Mrs Goaries J Neal and Mrs Sombel.

Stephen C Utah Salt Lake Tocal Communty Clark St. Paul Copal West Malin Street Goaries J. Neal Mra Sombel Girlehna Hey Wits J. W. Hal Tilhwood Pasadena Edward Clark Teft

Woolgrowers to Hold Annual Meet Here Feb. 8

Uintah County woolgrowers set annual meeting for February 8 at the county courthouse. J Marald Reader will lead the event with Don Clyde and Ashley County officials among speakers. Officers will be elected, and discussion centers on land transfer to private ownership affecting grazing and local agricultural interests.

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