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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1948

Page

11

Visitors from Washington and Kansas City Arrive in Vernal

Mrs. Max P. Reid and children are visiting Vernal for a month at the home of Mrs. Reid’s mother, Mrs. L J Scho field, formerly Marjory Twitchell. Mr and Mrs Maurice Kidd s have come from Kansas City, Mo where Maurice has been attending school. Mrs Kidd is the former Anne Amonette of Centerville Ind. They plan to make their home in Vernal.

Vernal Washington D. C Max P. Reid Reid L. J. Schofield Marjory Twitchell Maurice Kidds Kansas City Maurice Kidd Anne Amonette Centerville Ind Beatrice Schofield University of Utah Stephen Perry Marion Allen Salt Lake William ‘Tschanz Beverly Ann Rosemead Cal Harold McKee Bobby Riverside Jim Nickell Tschanz Lela Nickell McKee Verda Nickell LaMar Norton Orvil Harvey Hullinger Nortons Clearfield Revosullinger Lagoon

Vernal Rodeo Dates Set for July 15 16 17 Parade Prizes Noted

Vernal officials announce the rodeo schedule for July 15 16 and 17 with dances after each event at the Imperial Hall. Reynolds Orchestra from Roosevelt will provide music and sponsors include the rodeo committee. A drawing offers a Shetland pony with saddle and bridle at the final dance. Queens and attendants will ride nightly. Nona Caldwell named Queen of Vernal Rodeo with 17 girls practicing for parades and rodeo activities.

Halstead Imperial Itar Reynolds Orchestra Roosevelt Rodeo Committee Utah Lawrence Siddeway Door Wooduy Searle Alvin Kay Nona Caldwell of Lapoint Nadine Odekirk Uintah

$64 000 Requested for New Union School

Uintah county officials say federal funds will back a new Union high school to relieve crowding at Alterra. About 250 Alterra high students will transfer, Alterra will become a grammar school, and annual operating costs will drop by about 7500. Uintah and Duchesne counties must raise 250 000 to match the federal share with each county contributing half.

Uintah County Alterra Alterra High School Lundell Uintah Duchesne Union High School

Birth Announcements From Local Families

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Litster for a boy born July 2. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. McAlister welcome a boy also on July 2. Mr. and Mrs. Garn Swain announce a girl born June 22. Dr. and Mrs. Wallace Paull greet a boy born June 29. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Andrew Pierce have a girl born June 30. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Warman celebrate a boy born July 3.

Robert Litster H. B. McAlister Garn Swain Wallace Paull Dennis Andrew Pierce Fred Warman

Many Visitors and Travels Noted Around Vernal

A flood of visitors and travelers marked a Vernal roundup weekend. Leo Hardy of Price and his parents came to visit, while Melvin Heath and Alden Merrell guests shared time with Vernal families. Numerous relatives from Sparks Nevada and Charleston West Virginia joined gatherings for weddings and parties. Kenneth Hatch left Vernal for Pincher Creek and Waterton Lakes with his father working oil nearby. Several families headed to Salt Lake City Oregon and California for work or leisure, with university ties noted for Beatrice Schofield and BYU graduates Kenneth and his wife.

Kenneth Hatch LeRoy Hatch Vernal Pincher Creek Waterton Lakes Park Alberta Canada Mr. Hatch

Local families and travels around Artesia and nearby towns

A jumble of short notes covers visits, moves, and outings by Artesia residents and neighbors. Mr and Mrs Quinton Walton host tea after church in Artesia. Drifting groups like WF Gall Furek and families enjoyed a Green River outing near Jensen. several families plan trips to New Mexico Worland and Vernal. others head to Glenwood Springs Craig and California.

Quinton Walton Rawlins Wys The First Baptist Church Walton Kerr McKee WF Gall Henry Furek Green River Jensen Jost R.A. Tucker New Mexico Gary Davis Worland Wyo Davis Baried Co Oliver Lee Languont Culo C. Spaulding Glenwood Springs Fisis Noyd Barbara van Vernal Pierre Morgan Crafz M. Stoumbaugh Ray Bill Oldsons Stoumbaughs California E. E. Bullock al Schuckers Ralph Rounds

Mrs Fannie B Smith Returns Home From Hot Springs

Mrs Fannie B Smith returned home from Hot Springs New Mexico on Sunday. She was there for her health and remains confined to her home. Her son Wiley Baucum and his wife escorted her home.

Fanny Baxter Smith Hot Springs N. M Wiley Baucum

22 Rifle Shot Takes Life of Artesia Youth

A 10 year old Artesia boy, Tommy Gall, died after a .22 caliber rifle shot struck him on a hunting trip near his home. He was injured at about 5 45 pm Monday and died in Vernal hospital less than six hours later. The boy, born January 24 1938 in Los Angeles, was found unconscious by his companions and transported by his parents to Uintah Basin hospital. Funeral services were pending.

Haywood A. Gall Atesia Cole Tommy Galls Tommy Gall Los Angeles Cal Haywood F Fern Manholton Gall

Manwaring Family Presents Church Program in Naples

The Manwaring family of 39 members presented a Sunday evening program in Naples ward on June 27 conducted by Dee Mainwaring. Mrs. Arthur Manwaring led songs written by George Manwaring with performances by Hollis Haws and Carol Manwaring. Mrs. Jessie Fowler opened with prayer, Arthur Grace and Marie Manwaring spoke, Venna Bascom accompanied, and B Vere Wilson gave the benediction.

Naples Ward Manwaring Dee Mainwaring Arthur Manwaring George Manwaring Jessie Fowler Arthur Grace Marie Manwaring Hollis Haws Carol Manwaring Venna Bascom Vere Wilson

Artesian Newlyweds Receive Charivari in Artesia

A charivari was held Wednesday for newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Wedardson in Artesia. The bride was humored with a mock kidnapping, the groom paraded through town pulling a wheelbarrow while calling for his wife, and the couple was reunited at home for punch and cookies. Attendees included local families such as Mr. and Mrs. Conely, Mrs. Graham and daughter Pat, and others.

J. S. Wedardson Artesia Ieee Conely Graham Pat Jarea Keppler Roundsley Marsha Schuckers Smithhisler Leola Bill Cobb Stephen Mary Lynn Larry Hoggat

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