School Board Cuts Budget Two Thousand
The 1642-43 school budget was the main issue at Ulnint School Board’s Friday meeting. The operating budget totals $178,600, down from $179,006 last year, with the largest cut in capital outlay. A public hearing to adopt the budget is set for Monday, June 29 at 12:00 noon. State officials discussed funding and policies affecting schools. attendance analysis shows declining enrollment, likely requiring teacher eliminations.
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Ulnint
Mmnethel
David Gourley
Utah
J. Boston Pacratt
Edncalinn
L. G. Novlewis
IOOF and Rebekah Officers Visit Vernal Units
Unity Rebekah Lodge of Vernal hosted state IOOF officers during their annual visit with a banquet at the Girl Cafe. Noble Grand Vera Hackin introduced visiting officials including Marle G. Brewart Pramtha Wooley Ethel Smith Hazel Nickoll Ida Grow Effie Ross and others. Guests included F.C. Alder Don Woolsey and E. H. Smith from Utah lodges.
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Unity Rebeckah Lodge
Vernal
IOOP
Vernal Lodge
Vera Hacking
Noble Grand
Rebekahs
Marle G. Brewart
Bandy
Rebekah Assembly of Utah
Prantha Wooley
Ogden
Warren
Ethel] Smith
Balt Lake
Hazel Nickoll
Sandy
Inside Guardian
Ida Grow
Effie Ross
W H Donaldson of Gusher Dies in East
W H Donaldson, 77, of Gusher, died at his sister's home in Philadelphia where he had lived for years. He was well known in the Uinta Basin and linked with Fort Duchesne and Moffet civic affairs since settlement of the Indian Reservation in 1905. He would have turned 78 in September.
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Ogusher
W. H. Donaldson
Philadelphia
Misa Mary J. Naylor
Monlay
Donaldson
Uintan Basin
Fort Duchesne
Moffet
Vernal Mayor Chosen Chairman of Republicans
At the Uintah County Republican convention held Thursday evening in the courthouse, Mayor B. H. Etringham was elected chairman of the county central committee. Vice chairman elected was Mrs. Ruth Haslem of Jensen, with Ernest M. Johnson reelected as secretary and R. C. Cowper of Vernal Drug Company as treasurer. Delegates heard speeches by David J. Wilson, Hansen, and Mrs. Til Holman.
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Uintah County
Court House
B. H. Etringham
Ruth Haslem
Jensen
Uintah Board of Education
Ernest M. Johnson
Uintah
R. C. Cowper
Vernal Drug Company
Henry W. Millecam
Haslem
David J. Wilson
Republican Committee
Hansen
Til. Hol
Millecam
J. C. Cooper
W. A Banks
Scrap Rubber Drive Collected by Scout Teams in Vernal
Vernal residents urged to gather scrap rubber including old tires galoshes and rubber heels Monday and Tuesday for a drive led by Boy Scouts under Blaine Lee of the American Legion. The campaign runs through June 30 with designated depot stations paying for rubber items and routing shipments to the U S government via local stations.
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Blaine Lee
American Legion
Les
Vernal
Roosevelt
United States
Burial Rites Held Sunday for Irving Caldwell
Graveside services conducted for Irving Caldwell age 63, formerly of Vernal and Duchesne, who died in Salt Lake City. Bishop Lester Bingham presided at Maeser cemetery with the Maeser Ladies Chorus and Lynn Casper led attendees from multiple states. Alma Preece delivered dedicatory prayer and the service included a duet by Viola and Edna McConkie. Afton Carter plans to visit Vernal before returning to Salt Lake City, and Mrs George Wellington announces the birth of a 5 pound baby girl in the LDS Hospital.
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Irving Caldwell
Vernal
Duchesne
Balt Lake
Maeser Cemetery
Lester Bingham
Maeser
Mabel Merkley
Lourke Stringham
Rose Marie Timothy
Bartelona Roberts
John U2
McConkie
Viola
Edna McConkie
Colton
Alma Preece
Ashley Ward
Lorin Caldwell
Alonah
Harry Bryner
Prife
Grant Poote
Altonah
Salt Take Kiy
Alonza ‘Caldwell
Darwin Gal
City Tank Crew Begins Final Work On 600000 Gallon Reservoir
A 25 man crew starts Thursday to complete Vernal City waterworks storage tank, 80 feet diameter, 16 feet high, with 2200 bags cement and 40000 pounds reinforcing steel. Project delayed by cement shortages but secured from Colorado. Gus Hatchia supervises. Leon P. Christensen engineer. foundation ready. independent 10 inch walls with asphalt floor sealant for expansion.
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Vernal City
Francis Feltch
City Waterworks Committee
Feltch
Utah
Collorado
Gus Hatch Ia
Leon P. Christensen
Funeral for Mrs Isaac Jones Held At Manti
Funeral services for Mrs Annie F Starkis Jones were held at 2 pm in the Manti North Ward Chapel with Bishop Charlies G Braithwaite in charge. She died Sunday after an illness of about two years and is survived by her husband Isaac Jones and 11 children including Morley Jones Missie Wilson Larey Wilson Warren Allen Jones Jonen Duchesne Howerd Jones Mrs Roralin Carlston Olive Weyerman and Rachel Jones. The family resided in Vernal and Mantl with roots tracing to England.
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Annie F. Starkis Jones
Manti North Ward
Charlies G. Braithwaite
Jones
Manti
Creek
Pairview
Mira
Alice L. Cariston
Stanford
Lincolnshire
England
Edward John Blarkis
Isaac Jones Dee
Vernal
Utah
Mantt
Hatch
Warren and
Allen Jones
Vernil Utah
Alter
Jonen Duchesne
Howerd Jones
Galt Lake
Mra
Roralin Carlston
Fairview
Olive Weyermen
Rachel Jones Mantl
Mrs Clara Samuels Visits Daughter In Salt Lake
Mrs Clara Samuels of Salt Lake has been visiting her daughter Mrs Vern Shimmin at her home for the past two weeks.
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Clara Samuels
Salt Lake
Vern Shimmin
Vernal Youths On Ships Bombed by Japs
A Washington release says Wayne Simmons of Wellington Utah was aboard a ship bombed by the Japanese at Pearl Harbor on December 7. Dean Peterson, former Air Craft Carter Lexington crew, is reported aboard a ship on the Pacific coast. Mrs John W Popa relayed the news via O P Ruppe and other relatives while confirming the Coral Sea battle context.
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John W. Popa
Dean Peterson
Pacific Coast
Dean
Carter Lexington
Gea Patel
O. P. Ruppe
Wayne Simmons
Jaren
Wellington
Coral Seas
Opening Day Fishing At Lakes And Streams Attracts Anglers
The opening weekend drew many anglers to lakes and streams with most areas released from restrictions. Local favorites along Brush Creek and Oaks Park reservoir produced prime catches led by Russel Montgomery with a four pounder. Anglers praised the uniform opening as it reduced crowding in lower elevations while higher areas drew the bulk of the day’s activity.
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Russel Montgomery
Brush Creek
Councilman Catches Record Rainbow at Opening of Fishing
Vernal reports Councilman Montgomery aimed for a big Rainbow trout at Brush Creek. He battled a 25 inch four pounder for over an hour without a net, along with son Jack and Jimmy, before planning a 30 day Jackson Hole fishing trip to seek a 25 pounder.
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Brush
Russell Montgomery
Montgomery
Every Home to Be Visited by Corps of Attractive Workers
Uintah County will hold a fund drive for USO to support recreation and entertainment for service members. W B Henderson says young women will form corps of attractive workers to visit homes and coordinate contributions amid growing USO clubs across the United States and offshore areas. Parents express gratitude for care and personal contact, noting morale boost from home-front involvement.
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Uintah County
USO
W. 8. Henderson
Uintah’ County
Henderson
United States
Ihe
Fort Dix
USC
W Aes
Red Cross Third Clothing Shipment From Uinrah Chapter
Mrs. Vern McCarrel in charge reports the Ogden Red Cross chapter sent its third shipment of the year last Friday. The 315 items include pajamas operating gowns dresses and various wear for men women and children. Goods went to the distribution center at Ogden. The chapter also holds 100 pounds of yarn available for knitters on Mondays and Thursdays at the Calder Fruit store room.
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Vern McCarrel
Uinrah
American Red Cross
Ogden
Ladies Aid Program Aims to Support USO Budgets
In a government run effort, The Ladies Watch for The Ladies announces support for entertaining three boys in 333 club houses. The plan estimates a 6 percent monthly cost per boy, funds prepared in finance, with contributions invited for the next budget period. Glen Lambert chairs the USG Committee and urges readiness to contribute.
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United Servic Organization
USO
Hendedeson
Ee Mas
Glen Lambert
Big Catches Reported at Matt Warner Reservoir
The Old Matt Warner ranch on Diamond Mountain, 40 miles northeast of Vernal, has become a fishing resort under Zelph Calder. A 20 acre reservoir, 18 feet deep, stocked with 50,000 rainbow trout in May 1941, now yields angler catches averaging nearly one pound. George Culfer reported 26 pounds in a single outing, and Reach and party caught 209 trout in one trip. Access routes include the Vernal Manils highway and Basett Spring turnoff.
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Matt Warner
Diamond Mountain
Vernal
Calder
Pot Creek
George Culfer
Vernal-Manils
Bastett
Flag Week Observed Across City With Flag Displays
Flag week and Flag Day were observed as businesses and residents displayed flags along Main Street and at city offices. Citizens urged ongoing displays of the national emblem to reflect patriotic spirit.
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Teen Square
Court House
Funeral Rites Held Thursday for Nettie Richens
Funeral services for Mrs Nettie Richens, 75, were held Thursday at 1 00 p.m. in the Vernal first ward chapel with Sidop Pontha Calder officiating. She died June 8 at her Bain Street home after a long illness of cancer. The chapel crowd included many sorrowing friends and relatives as floral offerings and musical selections filled the service. The Naples ward chorus performed several numbers and a duet, with additional numbers by a male quartet. Speakers included John Wisogonk and A G Goodrich, among others. (Continued on page four)
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Nettie Richens
Vernal First Ward
Sidop Pontha Calder
Bain Street
Naples Ward
Orva Lybbert
Jean Harrison
Elva Karren
Bits
Blys Manwaring
Dee Manwaring
Jac Grodin
Mee Calder
Mra
Lucille Calder
Goldly
Jesus TR Calling
Mary Manwaring
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Rebekah
Gusher
East
Republicans
John Jorgensen O
Commercial Hotel
Chicago
Afton
Carter
Ream
George Wellington
1. D. 8. Hospital
Isaac Jones
Manti Wed
America
St. George
Logan
Donald M. Nelson
Harry
L. Hoagland
J. C., Penny, Co
Utah Chain Stores Association
John M. Nelson
F. W. Woolworth
Red Cross
RAF
Sefik Oakmak
A Force
Briddle East
Duke of Gloucesic
George VI
Teheran
Persis
Matt Warner Reservoir
Karl J. Arthur Manwaring
Howard Ivory
Warren Jones
OP. Roth
Chellis Cadet
Harold Lundell
Manwering
John wisoGonk
A. G. Goodiich
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