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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1947

Page

14

Vernal First Maeser Lead in Scout Hoop Play

In the Uintah stake senior scout league Vernal First and Maeser ward led with a second straight win. Vernal Third dominated Ashley 28 to 0, Naples beat Vernal Beentid 17 to 12, while First ward defeated Jensen 17 to 13 and Maeser ward beat Glines 11 to 9.

Vernal Maeser Scout Naples Verne Jensen Maenez Gines Ashley Vail Maeser Ward Uivle Uintah Stake Maesot Glines

Bring Papers Advises VA Contact Man

L Button in charge of the Veterans Administration office in the Uintah Basin this week advised all veterans seeking help from the VA to come prepared. Many veterans and dependents are forced to make two or three calls because they fail to bring necessary papers or correspondence. Inquiries, insurance certificates with identification numbers, VA correspondence, and receipts for payments should be included. A discharge record is almost a must for all benefits including loans schooling job training and pensions. Burton reports that nearly half of all veterans do not bring their discharge papers.

L. Button Veterans ‘Administration Uintah Basin Burton Button

Roosevelt Hospital Visit and Local Play Attendance

Miss Darlas Young visited Price over the weekend while Mrs LeRoy Taylor of Vernal toured the Roosevelt home of Mr and Mrs Ralph Taylor. The MLA presented the play And Suddenly It Was Spring directed by Zilpha Wall with a cast including Iris Carol Jensen Byron Wahlquist Madge Wall Fred Wahlquist Colleen Robinson Charles Wahlquist Warren Harris Marian Jensen Ethel Young Jexie Pickup Gloria Wall Viola Jensen Duane Wall Elva May Chandler. Matinees for grade school children were held Monday afternoon. Out of town visitors for the MIA play included Vernal residents Marion Westover Ita Beddows and others, along with Roosevelt residents Blanche Murphy M J Anderson Paul Nielson Bernice Palderman Leith Lewis of Duchesne and Elbert Chandler hosted a birthday surprise for Lula Dudley and Thelma Young Friday night. The evening featured games and refreshments.

Alice Pickup Roosevelt Hospital Darlas Young Price LeRoy Taylor Vernal Ralph. Taylor MLA Zilpha Wall Iris Carol Jensen Byron Wahlquist Madge Wall Fred ‘Wahlqui Colleen Robinson Charles Wahlquist Warren Harri

Vernal Oilers Face Ecker Quint In Saturday Showdown

Vernal Oilers host the undefeated Ecker quint at Uintah high gym Saturday at 8 30 p m. Ecker, a powerhouse boasting former Utah stars Merlin Ahlquist Nick Watts and a strong lineup, travels from Utah to challenge Vernal’s crew coached by Reverend Bigse Echumesher. Tickets are sold at Vernal Drug and Uintah Drug.

Ecker Studio Intermountain Vernal Vernal Oilers Uintah High School Eckers Quint West Coast Pepperdine College Los Angeles Vernal Oller Bigse Echumesher Springville Kiwanis Stength Ecker Sterling Cook Avard Rigby Schumacher Frank Wright Schurmacher Ayer Johnston Jim Erent Tiareld Alexander Clark Roberts VernalsTunior Chamber of Commerce Gale Vernal Drug Uintah Drug

Gun Club Proposes Deer Control and Licenses

Members discussed deer depictions and restricted hunting areas around Bitter Creek and Sweet Water for 1947 48. A bounty of at least 50 on mountain lions was proposed while fish and game licenses were to be issued at the Sports Shop. Club also allocated grain to game birds and named committee chairs for upland and migratory birds big game beaver publicity and more.

Whiteriver Verna Club State Fish and Game Commission B. P. Fisher Fred Reynolds Nem Russell Montgomery Eugene Weist Alvin Gardiner Karl Swain Byron P. Fisher Don Jensen Erland Preece L. A. Wilson Art Wilson C. R. Jotties Harry Sprouse Ienry Slaugh Glen Lambert Zelphalder

Two Kings Peaks Highest in Utah on Ashley Forest

In the Uintah Mountains of northeast Utah twin Kings Peaks rise above 13,000 feet. The north peak was once marked higher, but surveys show the south peak Kings Peak is the high point. The Ashley National Forest supervisor notes watershed protection, water supply for agriculture and urban use, timber, recreation, grazing, and mineral potential as key forest priorities.

Two Kings Peaks Ashley Forest Utah Uintah Mountain Twin Kings Duchesne Ingly U.S. Geological Survey Kings Peak Ulptah Utsh Ong A. Harrison Ashley National Forest Central Uinta Mountains Uintah Bonneville Uintah Basin

Land Depletion Causes Opts and Wear Concerns

Fragmentary report notes land depletion and soil wear affecting levels and options. The text indicates vague references to maintenance or land use decisions, with unclear agents and impacts. Further details are unreadable, leaving the core issue of depletion and its uncertain effects.

Real estate offerings from Christensen & Richens Realty

One four room modern home on one acre and two new four room homes with garage. One five room modern home with 24 acres. Two more new four room homes and one close in four room home. Several small homes priced 2500 to 3200. Apartment houses and business locations in and around Vernal City. Ranches available. United State Bank Building. Phone 124 W.

Vernal City

Adult Classes in Uintah Extension Program Announced

The University of Utah extension service outlines two adult education courses in Uintah County. A guidance course led by Dr Les Nelson and a sociology history and drama course taught by Utah University faculty will require 42 hours of work and may earn five college credits. Enrollment begins with the first class next Saturday at Central School, with Miss Mary Nielsen assisting registration.

Uintah University of Utah Aval U Ih County Les Ne Nelson General Cemabars Utah Antersity Utah Sealer University Central School Mary Nielson University Extension Service

Forest Watersheds Management Discussed by Mr Harrison

In the Uinta Mountains discussion, Harrison notes that how forested slopes are managed determines the service communities receive from watersheds and other resources for future generations. The remark emphasizes sustainable practices and long term watershed health.

Harrison

Apples Praised In Ancient Customs Across Meals

Fragmentary historical note recalls ancient practice linking apples to meals and culture. It mentions Alexander the Great enforcing apples at every meal as part of a broader evaluation of fruit’s value before scientific study.

Alexander the Great

Incomplete Gunfire Incident Reported on Highway

A man stood by as seven empty .22 shells lay on the highway and bullet holes pierced a hull. A registered yearling heifer was struck by the rifle fire but has a chance to recover.

Hull

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