Veterans News and Promotions Across The Pacific and Home Front
Raymond Duvall promoted to sergeant in the army and listed as overseas on Mindoro Philippines while hospitalized for jungle sores. Don Holmes and Pie Don Holmes wounded, with Don in service since August 1944 and Pie Don from North Dakota. Lyle Holmes and Melvin J Hodgkinson receive Silver Star for bravery in Italy on February 5, 1945. Errol Wilson in Coast Guard awaiting ship assignment. Leo Thorne visiting his son Sgt Larrie Thorne in Dibble General Hospital. LEE Bricker returns home on leave after service on a destroyer. Earl Moore furlough from Vernal. petroleum geologists Schweer and Hardison open Uintah Basin offices. Dennis Shafer and Erickson from Vernal in Luzon campaign discussions. Shafer notes logistics and gasoline rationing impacts for vacation travel. Nate Starr reported returning to White Rocks. continued column on home-front and overseas news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Duvall
Eatmond Duvall
Set Duvall
Mindoro
Philippines
al J Hospital
Raymond
Alex Duvall
Leo C ‘Thorne
Palo Alto
California
Larrie Thorne
Dibble General Hospital
Larrie
Camp Roberts
Hodges
Germany
Paul Bricker
Lee Paul E Bricker
Mr Bricker
San Diego
Repai
South Patihe Ia
Washington
Vernal
Luson
Paul
Luzon
Dennis
Shafer
Buj
Law
Baguio
Summerside
America
Amer Pfc
Nathan Starr
Adien
Afiican
Us&s Army
Whiterocks
Lea
Death of Ashley Valley Pioneer Edward Jones Young
Edward Jones Young 89 of Salt Lake City died Friday at his daughter’s home in Cottonwood Heights. Born near Grantsville October 2, 1856 he was a son of Lorenzo Dow and Eleanor Jones Young and a Brigham Young descendant. He married Esther Dunster in 1877 and Mandy Hodgkinson in 1906. An early Ashley valley pioneer he moved from Vernal to Murray in 1920 and was active in the South Cottonwood ward. Survivors include three sons and five daughters, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services were held in Butler LDS ward with additional rites in Vernal. Burial followed in Vernal city cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Jones Young
William Brekson
Cottonwood Heights
Salt Lake
Grantsvaille
Lorenzo Dow
Eleanor Jones Young
Orginal Band of Pioneers
Bringham Young
Ashley Valley
Vernal
Murray
South Cottonwood
LDS Ward
Edward J Young Jr
Seymour D Young Murray Maeser Young
Venice California
Mary S Michelsen Murray
Marte
Erekson
Emmex Colton
Ella Y
Sideway
Jasmine Y Hibbard
Saltlake City
Charles D Davis Wanship
Samuel I
Vernal First Ward
Jesse Haws
Bhishop
Vernal City
Vernal Jaycees to Host Whisker Growing Contest at Rodeo
Face Fuzz Featured For Fun at Rodeo promotes a whisker contest for Shuckaroo volunteers in Vernal. Onel Barnett, president of the local Junior Chamber, says prizes include a $25 war bond for the greatest facial hair grown between July 1 and rodeo's end, plus lunch kits, shaving kits, candy and more. The event aims to add attraction to the cow busting celebration with emphasis on varied facial hair while contestants go without shaving for 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onel Barnett
Chamber of Commerce
Jay
Shuckaroo
Barnett
Jaycee
Local Hospital Becomes State Group Member in Uintah
Uintah County Hospital Board president W S Henderson said at a Salt Lake convention that the local hospital joined the Uintah State Hospital Association and Blue Cross, with a nominal annual fee. He warned the half mill county levy is insufficient for rising demands and called for increased revenue from other sources, noting voluntary contributions aid hospitals in similar situations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Uintah County Hospital Board
Uintah State Hospital Association
Salt Lake
Henderson J
State Association
Blue Cross Association
Maeser Marine Killed in Action On Okinawa
Maeser sergeant Timothy Paul RoTinemy born 1924 Uintah County Utah. He enlisted May 22 1944 and went overseas September 1944 after training at San Diego and Camp Pendleton California. He died from wounds sustained in action near Okinawa on or about June 20. Survived by family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maeser
Okinawa
Pic_ Paul R RoTinemy
At Olsens
Take
Uintah
Pic Timothy
T Ie
Sen Diego
Camp Pendinson
Calif
Dade
Enjoys Home Paper in France Varnum Fan Letter
A reader in Varnum France on June 25 19 expresses gratitude for the Home Paper stating the Varnal Express helped him enjoy reading it and compares it to his hometown paper. The letter quotes CPL Melvin Atwood praising the publication for its value and familiarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varnum
France
Indian Soldier Leads U S Entry Into Berlin City
Natches, an Uintah Ute Indian from Fort Duchesne, among first Americans to reach central Berlin amid rubble. He toured Wilhelmstrasse, reported landmarks damaged, spoke with locals, and received Berlin postcards. His encounter highlighted relief and tears from German civilians recognizing American soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiverea
Berlin
America
Feary Rey
Utedina
Atviston
Zebwa
Harsuges
Berliner
Wilhelmstrasse
Natches
Hitler
Ourist
Belenta
East West
Stalin
Roosevelt
Churchill
United Nations Natches
Woreover
R_ Stone
Uintah and Ouray
T Ft Duchesne
M Prt
Natchey
Car thief arrest linked to Ashley Valley oil drill project
Roosevelt officials and Vernal county authorities report the capture of a suspected car thief tied to a Long Beach, California theft. The suspect, tied to a 1041 Chev stolen hours earlier, was nabbed near the G A Merkley lease as crews prepare a massive oil well project arriving July 15. A 400000 pound rig and over 20 trucks will move to the site with crews housed at nearby cottages. Local workers may be hired as project crews assemble for the deep test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashley Valley
Chase
Roosevelt
Stephan Dunlap
DHH
Graham Drilling
Long Beach California
Keith Wallace
Gustaveson No
Bejl
Roosevelt Marshall
Merkley
Wallace
Vernallen
S D Pearce
iCalifornia
Wayne Goodrich Commissioned At Luke Field
Wayne Goodrich son of Byron and Ver nal Goodrich completed flight training at Luke Field Army Air Forces advanced single engine flying school. At graduation on June 27 he received the Army Air Corps silver wings and was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Army Air Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luke Field Ariz
Wayne Goodrich
Byron Goodrich
Okinawa
Santa Ana Califoeia
Marvin
Jaika
Floyd
Yourden
Goodrich
F C S
Washingleave
L Ashton
Arnt Ok
Ft Lauderdale
Roparvelt
Ver
Uintah County hospital pursuit ends in arrest
A patient nurse at Uintah County hospital becomes involved when Wallace Holtering, visiting Vernal from a carnival job, steals a car and is chased by Orson Caldwell and his son Keith. The car is recovered with no injuries. Holtering pleads guilty before a justice and is bound over to district court on $750 bail. David Mooseman, formerly of Vernal, visits from Berkley, California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arene
Opywaemey
Uintah County
Hos
Ita
Orson Caldwell
Keith
Caldwell
Wallace Holtering
Wallace
Yoder
Young Caldwell
Myr Caldwell
Vernal
Yoder Wallace
Justice of the Peace
Richard Jensen
David Mooseman
Berkley
California
Mir Mooseman
River Expedition Reaches Jensen on Thrilling Trip
River expedition from Lily Park on June 25 with Har vie Lopez Colmen Brennan Davis Wells Stokes Headley from Salt Lake City landed at Jensen Wednesday of last week. They planned to reach Green River Utah by July 3, using two small motor boats. No serious difficulties reported. Photos were taken for the second attractions and the group dried clothing and took on provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jensen
Don Harvie
Bert Lopez
Lily Park
Green River Ut
Dave Colmen
Jock Brennan
Bruce Davis Wells Smith
Tom Stokes
Paul Headley
Salt Lake City
Brother of Jensen Moon Dies At Riverton Utah
Jensen Moon family reports the death of John T Moon 71 of Riverton at his daughter's home in West Jordan after a long illness. Born Farmington December 5 1887 he was son of John T Moon and Catherine Duncan Moon. Survived by three sons John H Ralph Moon Riverton Artie W Moon Chester three daughters Lila Mitchell Nyssa Oregon Marett and Minola Sheppish South Jordan, and four brothers Bishop H Moront Moon Jemima Dudley. Funeral held Wednesday with family attending services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minola Sheppish
South Jordan
Bishop H_Moront Moon
Jemima Dudley
Jensen
Moon
Dudley Willl
Escapes Death In Bomber Crash
A wartime letter recounts a near fatal bomber crash over Germany. The writer, rescued after the aircraft spiraled, describes regaining control, being hung in a tree, and narrowly surviving as jets attacked. He credits crewmate Sid Siddoway and Sheriff Preece for aiding survival, noting chute failures, debris, and a perilous descent from about 8000 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sgtchard K Smith
Sgtland
Francis Siddeway
Virgo
Munich
Germany
Onlwe
Ip Lane
Sheriff Preece
Sid Siddoway
Bers
Quad
Sid
Frank Siddoway
Also Mentioned on This Page
Don Holmes
Wiliam Holmes Jr
Pie Don W Holmes
Okinewe
Pie Holmes
Camp Hood
Texas
Don
Pyt
Lyle Holmes
Melvin J Hodgkinson
350Th Infantry Regiment
Cabellano
Italy
Hodgkinson
Melvin
Eas Wilson
Errol Wilson
Katherine Markey Wilson
Coast Guard
Alameda California
Schweer
Hardison
Uintah State Bank
Villa
Ing
Henry D Schweer
Oklahoma City
Oklah
George P Hardisons
Witetuta Falls
Engavega
Uintah Basin
Earl Moore
W D Moore
Franchesne
Moore
Camp iGe
England
Coe Replacement Depot No 2
Fort Ord Caliornia
Esther Dunster
LDS Endowment
Mandy Hodgkinson
LDS Temple
Jaycees
Cpl Melvin Atwood
Randlett
Rirst
Yai Nik
Inte
Bonanza
Barber Aspire Corporation
C. Sewell
Denver
Angineer
Gilsonite Company
Luke Field
Marvin Yourden
Lon
Jensen Bishop
Riverton, Utah
James J. Reed
Ronald Preece
James J Reed
Utah State Penitentiary
Preece
Sher
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!