Community Ward Party Honors Service Members and Families
A ward chapel gathering Wednesday evening honored Thornt Winward and Veril Johnson of the armed forces with a program and dance. News noted births at home and furlough returns including Willia Abeggien and Cpl. Martin Hall. Also mentioned were social events, guest Bennies, and a Lynn Pape commissioning at Ft. Belvoir amid various local family updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Chapel
Thornt Winward
Veril Johnson
Armed Forces
Martin Davis
Elizabeth Nebeker
Ouray
Jesse Brough
Willia
bin) Abeggien
Earl DeJournette
Thoral Winwand
Boyd Chivers
Owen Good+rich
Relief Society
Ruth Sowards
Mrs. Sowards
Three Vernal youths join Marines in officers course
Vernon Lloyd Richards, Dale Stewart, and Holder Winward entered the Marines through the officers training course with their names called by the selective service board. The engagement of Melba Bingham and Pvt. Lyle Christensen was announced this week by Mrs. Joan Bingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marines
Selective Service Board
Vernon Lloyd Richards
Loyd L. Tuchards
Dale Stewart
G. Ramsey Stewart
Holder Winward
Lizzie Fuller
Melba Bingham
Pvt
Lyle T. Christensen
Miss Bingham
Joan Bingham
Vernal Second Ward Dominates Uintah Stakes Baseball
Vernal Second Ward remains undefeated in the Uintah Stakes baseball league with 80 wins and no losses. Miss Alice Pederson was elected state president of the Utah Club at the Salt Lake City annual session. George Searle traveled from Salt Lake City to Vernal for Decoration Day as farmers welcome the returning water. Marie Watkins hosted a dancing party at her home with guests, Bill Tela Calton will spend the summer with grandparents in Salt Lake City. A baby boy was born May 21 to Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Nebeker. A Lewis Motor Company agent opened a new service station in Uintah Basin, with A V Lewis in charge as station spansher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Second Ward
Uintah Stakes
Alice Pederson
Vernal Business & Professional Women's Club
Utah Club
Salt Lake City
George Searle
Marie Watkins
Bill Tela Calton
D. Calton
Stanley Nebeker
A. V. Lewis
Lewis Motor Company
Uintah
Utah Oil and Refining Company
J.C. Penney
Thomas Karren
Damages, fares, schools, and social notes from Vernal Utah
June 8 1939 items report Henry B Millecarm Sr will host Newell B Cook the state fish and game commissioner to look into damages by Chinese Pheasants in Vernal. Fred Detomas of HoRoosevelt and Miss Dorthea Hannah Davidson wed June 2. Zori Colton attends Salt Lake City summer school and National Educational Association convention. Wolves kill many sheep with sixty Coltharp herd losses in one night. T W ODonnell brings home new 20 hp passenger Ford. Local girls return from Provo and Salt Lake to Vernal. Lily LuJa Odekirk goes to Salt Lake for Henager's. Mrs Richard Hadlock hosts a surprise party for Mrs H E Seeley. Sea Gull girls host mothers party. Mrs 11 B Calder and Vera and Grant visit East and World's Fair. Forest construction overseen by J C Stewart with John S Bennett in charge. Rabbit Ear Pass opened per Mayor of Steamboat Springs. A July 4 boxing wrestling card planned by Van Massey at Uintah High Gym to aid First Ward chapel fund. Florence Henderson hosts birthday party at Henderson home. J R Douglas hosts dinner for newlyweds Mr and Mrs Lynn Murdock. Mrs Murdock is former Miss Mina Showalter.
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Henry B. Millecarm Sr
Vernal Gun and Rife Club
Newell B. Cook
Fish and Game
Vernal
Fred Detomas
Hoosevelt
Peter Dejomasi
Dorthea Hannah Davidson
Zori Colton
Salt Lake City
National Educational Association
Wild Mountain
T. W. O'Donnell
Alice Hacking
Edith Davis
Mary Merkley
May Emert
Provo
LuJa Odekirk
Salt Lake
Henager’s
Business College
Richard Hadlock
H. E. Seeley
Seeley
Sea Gull
Vernal First Ward
Virginia Merkley
B. Calder
Vera
Grant
C. S. Carter
East
Chicago
J. C. Stewart
John S. Bennett
Manila
Lion
J. R. Douglas
Steamboat Springs
Colo
Rabbit Ear Pass
van Massey
Uintah High School
First Ward Chapel Fund
Florence Henderson
W. S. Henderson
Lyrnn Murdock
Murdock
Mina Showalter
Vernal Native Named Head of Maine University Sociology
Dr Glenn M Vernon a Vernal native was named head of the University of Maine department of sociology and anthropology set to begin July 1 President Lloyd H Elliott announced His career includes teaching posts at Washington State Auburn Central Michigan McMaster and Brigham Young He is a World War II veteran and author of two books about sociology and religion who is married with three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn M. Vernon
Vernal
University of Maine
Vernon
University
Lioyd H. Elliott
Brigham Young University
Brigham Young
Washington State University
Washington State
Auburn University
Central Michigan University
McMaster University
Biigham Young University
Adjutant General's School
Washington, D. C
Maried
American Sociological Association
National Council On Family Relations
Utah Academy of Arts and Sciences
Alcohol School To Investigate Indian Problem
The 12th annual session of the University of Utah School of Alcohol Studies will focus on Indian drinking problems. The study, under way now through June 22, is touted as the nation’s most outstanding program of its kind. It will address causes, prevention, and effects on tribes, industries, and families, with emphasis on 500,000 American Indians and related social ills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Utah School of Aleohal Studies
Do Vey Blonde Husband’s Ex Dates Hair Dye Confession
A playful quip recounts a former relationship as a woman admits changing her hair color to match a partner’s memories. The exchange centers on a lighthearted admission about dyeing her hair. No further context or details provided.
Gotfredson Named U of Utah Residence Hall Chief
Larry Len Gotfredson of Vernal Utah a University of Utah student has been elected president of the Residence Hall Association. He is a Utah High School 1960 graduate where he led the science club. He also took part in Thespians marching band bonding Who’s Who and Model United Nations activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Len Gotfredson
University of Utah
Vernal
Gotfredson
Len 5. Gotfredson
Naples
Uastah High School
Goatfredson
Senate panel approves naming Flaming Gorge Lake for Senator O Mahoney
Senator Gail McGee announced the Senate Interior Committee approved a resolution to name Flaming Gorge reservoir Lake O Mahoney. The bill would drop the lake name itself and keep Flaming Gorge for the dam and recreation area, affecting Antelope Flat and Buckboard Crossing. the move memorializes Senator Jon while protecting local interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gail McGee
D-Wya
Senate Interior Committee
Flaming Gorge Reservoir
Lake O'Mahoney
Antelope Flat
Buckboard Crossing
Hell
Sen. McGee
Asit
Meat moves to Casper
Mr and Mrs Wm Hearn and their four children will move their home to Casper Wyoming at the end of June. Mr Hearn is already working there as district engineer for Halliburton Company. He held a similar post in Vernal for the past five years. The family has been active in the Church of Christ here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casper
Wm.’ Hearn
Wyo
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Lois Dodds
Milton Woolley
Hex
Taylor
Roy Huber
Scout Keaders
Oaks Park
Eldred Johnson
Spanish America
Archie
Johnson
Lynn Pape
Army Engineer’s Corps
Ft. Belvoir
Virginia
LEVIS
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Rugged
Levi's
Eportawear Fabrica
Maine U
Washington
Idaho
Maine College
U.S. Savines Boups
Alcohol School
L. L. Gotfredson
the Hoe
Larry Len Gotfred
Senate
O'Mahoney Lake
Wyoming
Jon
Flaming Gorge
Bmcgee
Ralph A. Preece
Valiant
U.S
Mobil
Tvaliant
America
Plymouth
Ronal
Utah Motor Company
Chrysle Motors Cooperation
East Main
Vernal, Utah
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First Security Bank
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