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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1953

Page

15

Highway 40 Group Joins Ag 49er Trail Meet at Elko

Eighteen members of the Highway 40 Association and the Vernal Chamber of Commerce Tourist Promotion Committee gathered in Elko Nevada to discuss linking Highway 40 with Highway 30 and the 49er Trail Association from Baltimore to Salt Lake City. Attendees included Jack Turner C R Verdenson Brent Feltch Henry Schaefermeyer and local officials. National Highway 40 Association President Ed Narding and secretary Charley Gentry attended.

Meebers Vernal Chamber of Commere Elko Nevada Last Friay Baltimore Maryland Salt Lake City Ayton Simmons Henry B. Millecam Wiley Baucum Gil Bennett Ed Narding Craig Nations Charley Gentry Cratz Mineager Trail Association

Opening Day Fishing Delights Draw Youth Interest

Fragmentary text describes preparations for opening day fishing, noting a plan by Mr. Reynolds to plant a stream area and a focus on youngsters. The report hints at cold waters and the potential for destruction if water remains murky, with anticipation of clearer conditions later in the week.

Reynolds

Hatch Take 280 Town Tatven Feomiaued From All

Fragmented OCR summary mentions Arango and Cari date in Land o, a five day plan from Denver, a boat incident on the river last year, and a rider from Mc Visirant with vague references to weapons, interests, and varn.

Arango Eve Mc Visirant

County Retains Faingcounts Control and Audits Bid

The county plans renovations and fence changes. Charles Q Butcherite reported the county audit is complete and presented bids of 480 for county and 280 for the hospital for next year. Commissioners, awaiting more bids, granted $50 to DUP members Ida Sowards and Leora Jacobe for county dinner support. Tax assessment changes were made by the commissioners.

Bage Charles Q. Butcherite Ida Sowards Leora Jacobe DUP

Voters Decide On New Uintah High School Plant

Uintah County residents weigh a proposed bond for a new combined junior and senior high campus to replace the old plant. Advocates cite better classroom space, gym, lab and auditorium, while eliminating costly dual administration and remodeling. Voting is scheduled Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

State Survey Commission Uintah County Board of Education Citizens Committee Slso

Arch ie Rooks Funeral Service Details

Funeral services for Archie Rooks were held with surviving widow and children noted. Attendees included relatives from Salt Lake City and Coalville, with visitors staying at the Victor Allred home. The piece lists local names and brief travel mentions tied to Memory Day observations.

Victor Allred Mra Golden York Won Boyd Salt Lake City Lawrence Blondquist Coalville Mrs. York Alnee Dal Day

Baseball Team Plans Monday Practices and Softball Signups

Boys and sponsors must contact Coach Marcus Garrett by next Monday to join softball. The baseball team will practice each Monday at 4 pm at the Baseball Park with league play to follow. Sixty five children enrolled in Barbara Jalley's art class at Central School, free for ages 6 to 12, Tuesdays at 9 am.

Marcus Garrett Uintah Gouty Summer Recreation Garrett Barbara Jalley Jal Jey Central School Vernal Junior Chamber Commerce

Naples Plans-Church Volleyball Finals in Salt Lake City

Naples Ward's volleyball team advanced to the All-Church finals in Salt Lake City after semi finals and finals were played at Deseret Gym. They won the regional title May 22 at Duchesne Vernal, with Second Ward placing second. Naples players include Lynn Pope Grant Merrell Orvel Merrell Dale Merrell Blaine Goodrich Joe Eckersley and Gary Haws. They beat College Hui in round one and lost to Clearfield in round two. final game was scheduled for Wednesday.

Naples Ward Salt Lake City Deseret Gym Duchesne Vernal Naples Lynn Pope Grant Merrell Orvel Merrell Dale Merrell Blaine Goodrich Joe Eckersley Gary Haws College Hu i Clearfield

Ne Hansen Mystery Rest Cure Reported

A cryptic note mentions Ne Je Hansen in connection with a so called rest cure. Details are unclear in the fragment but the reference implies a personal health treatment or retreat. The item reads as a brief social notice or archival fragment without broader context or dates.

Life Saving Course to Start Friday at Local Pool

A senior Life Saving Course begins Friday at the pool under Manager A Louis Fife. Open to anyone sixteen or older or eleventh grade students in sound physical condition. The seven hour course covers swimming strokes surface dives and treading water with Ned Cross instructor Bob Wright authorized for Uintah County. Daily classes 1 to 2 pm and lessons are free. Regular pool hours 10 am to 8 pm.

A. Louis Fife Bob Wright Ned Cross Uintah County Fife

Showalter Motor To Honor Couples Married 50 Years

Showalter Motor announces an anniversary party in Uintah County for couples celebrating their Golden anniversary this year. The event accompanies Ford Motor Company’s 50th anniversary as celebrated by Don B. Showalter, local manager. Names requested by June for inclusion in the celebration and for Ford dealer 26th anniversary service emphasis.

Uintah Showalter Motor Company Ford Motor Company Don B. Showalter Showalter Sid Ford Henry Ford Showalter Motor

Plans to stay most of the summer.

She is the mother of Mr. Sargent. The note mentions plans to remain for most of the summer season.

Mr. Sargent

QUEEN OF VERNA N COUNTS AT RODEO SHOW

The Silveren ladies riding club of Salt Lake City will perform with precision military style along with the Saddlelers riding club. Ken Boen will clown and bullfight. A giant parade starts at 10:30 a.m. daily with a big dance at Imperial Hall each night featuring Tex Ritter and his band. Warren Mott presides. Ralph Preece leads queen judging. Vernal and Utah County urged to wear western attire to boost rodeo spirit.

Satunbay Texa America Satie City Saddlelers Salt Lake City Ken Boen Melty Mey Imperial Hall Tex Ritter wRodea Warren Mott Ralph Preece Los J Anl Vernal Uintah County

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