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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1945

Page

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Home on furl Jensen and Gardney return from overseas

Jensen and Gardney family members Mrs Ira S ai of Jensen welcomed home Bob of Bir and Jensen, who came home on furlough Monday last week. He acted in February 1042 and took base location at Camp Bea california. He went overseas in June 1942 and is an aviation service member.

Jensen Dale Gardney Bob Bir Ira Sai Beaifornia Clark Dickson States Pfé Vancouver Wash Camene Pie Dickson Ber Holfeltz Dickcom Camp Logan Colorado Ft Benning Georgia Ft Worth Texas Arpil Ken Winward Lizzie Winward Fullmer Asiatic Pacific Ken Farragut Idaho Bremerton Wash Pacific Ares Pfc Herold Winward USMC Tali Winward National Guards

Whiterocks Leads County In Bond Quota

Whiterocks tops Uintah County in the weekly war bond drive with Misa Veda Hoopes of Whiterocks leading the field. The report lists local servicemen including Sgt Harold M Merkley who received discharge at Fort Douglas after three years in the South Pacific, and other Utah personnel stationed domestically and overseas.

Misa Veda Hoopes Whiterocks Harold Merkley Vienna Haws Naples Harold M Merkley John H Merkley Fort Douglas Merkley South Pacific Uintah County Harold National Guard Federal Service Hawaiian Islands Guadalcanal New Britain Luzon Panay and Negroes Islands Philippines 115Th Engineers 401Th Reed Merkley Air Corps California Central Pacific Marshalls Saipan

Vernal Wards Set Pioneer Day Celebration in City Park

A joint meeting of Vernal First and Third Ward Bishoprics decided to hold two Pioneer Day celebrations at City Park on July 24. The program will feature an open air program sports circus sideshow and a big evening dance with proceeds benefitting the new ward and stake chapel.

Vernal Third Ward City Park Stake

Steinaker Draw Project Approved By Canal Directors

Canal directors approve the Steinaker Draw dam and service canal project. The plan calls for a 1350 foot crest, 120 feet high, 700 feet base, and a 1012 mile service canal starting southwest to enter the Central Cobar, with a water supply for Ashley Creek and surrounding communities. District standings show wards and towns reporting percentages toward quotas as preparations for post war construction.

Steinaker Draw Utah Asher Merkley Corner Central Cobar

Queen Dance to Pick War Bond Queen at Imperial Hall

Salt Lake judges will select the war bond queen to represent United County at a state contest. The event on Tuesday June 26 features eleven candidates from precincts across the county, with a committee led by Russell Montgomery and HL Caldwell coordinating the dance.

Alistair Salt Lake Imperial Hall United County Imperial Halls Russell Montgomery HL Caldwell Queen John Milbers Onel Burnett Glen Lambert Eugene Welst

Oberhansley Liberated From German Prison Camp

S-Sgt Mark L Oberhansly son of Mr and Mrs Fred Oberhansly and brother of Mrs Lyle Anderson was freed from a German prison camp after two years. He had been listed as missing in action June 1945 and was captured in May 1943 while a turret gunner on a B17 during a raid over Germany. He trained at Muroc California and Lowry Field Denver before going overseas in September.

Dennis Erickson Susan Dennis P_ Erickson Toetee Erickson Benton Camp Wolters Texas Ft. Ord Haga Bryce Philippine Air Corps Mark L Oberhansly Frederhansly Lyle Anderson Oberhansly Germany Army Air Corps Muroc California Salt Lake Lowery Field Denver Colorado

Calf exhibition highlights sparse 4H and club prizes

Fragmented OCR notes describe 4H and club exhibit prize details at a stock show in Salt Lake parsing entries for Calves sale prices per pound and exhibitors such as Terry Fletcher Le Leland McNiel Raymarea Caldwell and Mark Meee. Mentions Penney and Freestone presence with ribbons and buyer prices around 24 to 27 cents per pound averaging about $2.00 per head.

EFAS Truriel Ray Verda Estresia Jenkins Dred Duvall Er Sid Bybil Perry Saint Received Deon Freestone Gueher Estrelig Terry Fletcher le Leland McNiel Raymarea Aldwell Mark Meee

Fishing Promises For Opening Season At Ashley Brushcreek

Ronald Prees and the American Legion report promising fishing for Friday opening with little damage to roads. Past weeks saw strong spring runoffs and good catches. Oaks Park and East Park reservoirs are expected to hold fish for the season. Game Warden Henry Slaugh notes Ashley should be fairly clear and lakes open at dawn with required restrictions.

Ronald Preees American Legion Ashley Serviers Henry Slaugh Ashley Slaugh Wyoming Rand

Test drilling at Steinaker and nearby areas advances dam study

Drilling crews have begun first of year operations at Steinaker, Ryzack Ranch, Half Way Hollow, and other sites to complete test holes. Tests at Still Water confirm dam land viability. extension work may wait until Blue Beach Ouray Valley projects are revamped and crews move to Bagge Wye and Stinking Springs for further tests before transfers to Nether Tah.

Dieweme Steinaker Ryzack Ranch Hallow Paleo Rotkeek Shil Moon Lake Blue Beach Ouray Valley Bagge Wye Strawberry River Edward Cache V1 Nether Tah Wye Jensen Ityzack Ranch

One-man Legion Post Planting Fish in Brush Creek Area

Ronald Preece of Best No 11 American Legion leads a meeting as head of the post with Dan Carroll Leo Dexter and others. Fish from Calder res begin stocking Brush Creek and nearby locations with eight fish per bag limit and pending June 24 draw for Vernal Manila.

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Summer Band Program Started at Green Lakes Resort

Green Lakes Resort opens its summer band program on Saturday June 23 for Uintah High School band members under Clyde L John. The project involves remodeling of dining facilities and addition of instruments, with school ownership of equipment and public appeals for participation and support from parents and students. Mr Johnson and Mr and Mrs Frank Carroll, recently arrived from San Francisco, join staff during the season.

Acco Bob Green Lakes Ranch Uintah High School Clyde L John

Musical Concert At Chapel Tonight By County Committee

A musical program is presented tonight at the chapel by the Board of County Commissioners and the Agent. Attendees include a local choir and residents from Vernal and surrounding areas. The event aims to showcase community talent with proceeds aiding county projects.

Loni Board of County Conuners Rydar

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