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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1939
Page
8
The obituary notes the funeral for Ernest V Exton held at Salemore on May 15. The item mentions local attendees and related family actions. It references widespread community activity around Decoration Day and nearby Vernal events, with multiple local residents traveling for visits and services.
Fragmentary text mentions Bernard Bilard Salt Lake City and an Astley alley planer with wards and fray Sears. Uncertain details prevent precise event or outcome. no clear date, organization, or roles are legible.
Frank Postma Choin, longtime conductor of the Duchesne High School band for two years, has accepted the band director role at Tintle High School in Eureka. He will begin duties there within a short time.
The Vernal CCC Junior team defeated Jansors in a Memorial Day baseball game in a close contest. Pitching shifted midgame as Price, Johnston and others contributed, with Vernal seniors and Virg team players delivering timely hits including a homer by Johnston. Local youths and varsity players showcased strong defense and offense in a community sports clash marking the holiday.
Roosevalt Lions Club elected new officers and directors for two years. Mel Bott, Jack Voom, and Jasept 1 voted to install a vice president and other roles. William H Roppel, David Nicholson, and Dr D P Whitmore and Cecil Jenkins will continue as holdover directors.
Funeral services for Mrs Elsie H Robinson were held Wednesday at the American Fork ward chapel under Bishop Thomas A Greenwood for the longtime resident born April 3 1919 in Vernal daughter of Mia and Rosanna Nielson She moved to Provo in 1927 and married Ray Robinson in 1936 They leave a husband and son Jack along with siblings and relatives attending from Vernal and Provo in a service honoring her work in MYA and Sunday School
The Nelson family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and death of their loved one. Special appreciation to Mr Ike Nelson and family of Aldewell for supportive acts and comfort during this difficult time.
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