Plans for Mammoth Fourth Fete and Ver nal fireworks show
Frontier Airlines to fly a Verna l Fourth of July air tour from noon to 3 pm with 20 minute rides at 2.55 per person to benefit local scouts. Reservations via Lee Walker. limited seats. Baby show winners receive free portraits from Thorne Studio. Judges set July 4 at Vogue theatre 11 30 to 2 pm. Contact Elizabeth Manker by June 21. White elephant drive to collect usable items. call Mrs Leo Dexter. Fireworks display funded by Vernal volunteers with four hundred dollars in alleged prep. Talent show entry deadline. contact Bill Wilson. (Continued on Page 4)
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Frontier Airlines
Kjam
Lee Walker
Waller
Ted
Walker
Elizabeth Manker
White Elephant
Leo Dexter
Natura History
Vernal
Degree Park
Coke Jeffries
Wees
Bill Wilson
Local Pioneer Businessman William Henderson Dies at 72
William S. Henderson, 72, longtime Vernal pioneer businessman and civic booster, died Tuesday at Provo Hospital after a stroke. Born December 13, 1878 in Edmonton England, he moved to the United States as a child and later built a business career in Uintah Basin. Funeral services are Friday at 2 pm at the Vernal Third Ward Uintah Stake Center with Bishop Phil Watkins presiding.
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William S. Henderson
Provo Hospital
Vernal Third ‘Ward
Uintah
Phil Watkins
Mr. Henderson
Edmonton
London
England
Rot and
Rosy Ang Beaton Henderson
Asmon Escape Report From Jintah County Jail
Asmon, recently sentenced to up to 20 years, escaped from Jintah County Jail around 9:30 Friday just hours before starting his sentence. Officers found no trace and believe he fled the jail using a self carved wooden tool. Deputy Hullinger checked the jail and nearby house at 3 pm. no sign of the inmate was found.
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Asmion
Panier
Jintah
Sitci
Asmon
Focal
Rena'h
Raymond Gee
Ivan Hullinger
Moracatel
Hullinger
Former City Marshal Dies At Woods Cross
Former Vernal and Ogden civic figure Erickson dies at Woods Cross home of a daughter on Sunday. Born October 25, 1887 in Denver, he lived in Vernal 14 years, moved to Ogden five years ago, worked as a brick mason, and belonged to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Survived by son Donald Thomas Erickson of Phoenix and daughters Mrs Banks, Mrs Lorraine Elmer, and Mrs Lavona Ingram. brothers Joseph Erickson and Cornelius Erickson. and a granddaughter.
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Banks
Lorraine Elmer
Ogden
Lavona Ingram
Las VeEss
Nev
Joseph Erickson
Los Angeles
Cornelius
Ward Lands Progress Of Chamber
The Vernal Chamber of Commerce reports rapid progress since its founding with a strong early push to retain Vernal as a Derogated airline service point. The first board Sept 14 1940 set goals, including Echo Park Dam discussions in several cities and the chamber’s move from Utah Field House to Hotel Vernal.
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Vernal Chamber of Commerce
Chambers of Commerce
Frank Ward
Vernal Chamber
Ward
Challenger Airlines
Vernal
Grant Heath
Francis Feltch
Lee Walker
Geom
B. H. Bunghes
Echo Park Dam
Price
Nephi
Salt Lake City
Roosevelt
Grand Junction
Colorado
Chamber
Utah
Field House of Natural History
Hotel Vernal
Etho Park Dam
Glenn Cooper
Lee Sowards
Chris McKinlay
Dot Showalter
Oil News: Uintah Basin Wildcat Drilling Near Sundance
In Uintah Basin central and southern sectors leasing increases with major firms Gulf Sun Union Stanolind and more holding blocks. Carter No. 1 Bluebell progresses at 7870 feet in Dushesne County. Valley Ashley field well Valley ZA in Ashley Valley completed at 59 barrels daily.
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Equity
Sundance
Morrison
Ashley Creek
Es Valley
Ashley Hia
Entrada
Dii Company
Ashley Valley
Uintah Basin
C. S. McGhee
Denver
R . Abbott
Arthur Kravelee, Sr
Robert Lee
Los Angeles
5. G. Coverthera
See Lake City
Thomas F. Kearns, Jr
Salt Lake
Utah Peace Officers Show Up For Annual Convention
Utah peace officers invade Vernal tonight and tomorrow for the annual convention continuing through Saturday. J. Edgar Hoover era federal agents will be present. speakers include Kretehman and other officials. The event features discussions on enforcement and regional updates across divisions including San Francisco and Norfolk.
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Utah
Utah Cave
Vernal
Hateh
Bettor Anon Ag
Hen
FBI
Saantan
J.edgar
Tor
Megan da
Naconal
Antal Paren Gan
Youich
Wen
Rete Erate Tor
Salim
eBible Detations
Kretehman
Teversl
Gounterfelt
Reilaing
Alnee
Ineimai
Bf Coldimbis
New Fork
Baltlore
Norfolks
Richmond
San Francisco
Far Office
Cork Ailelon
National Automobils
F Greet
Inte
Pave
Promenading Ro de o Wranglers Open Rodeo Plans
Bookcliff fire rages across 2000 acres near Vernal with 12 fronts and 30 rescuers battling 30 to 40 mph winds since June 13. No lives or livestock lost yet. wildlife likely harmed. Vernal Chamber of Commerce prepares western dress prizes and a gala street parade as the community anticipates the June 26 rodeo events and queen dance July 7.
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Bookcliff Mountain
Dale C. Naylor
District 8
Bureau of Its Management
Naylor
Diamond Mountain
Vernal
Vernal Chamber of Commerce
Erwn Ashton
Reeee
Codey Searle
Chester Murray
Queen
O. J. Barnet
Charles
Chuck) Taylor
Chris McKinlay
Vernal Drug sees Harvey Madsen return after study
Harvey Madsen returns to Vernal Drug after nine months at the University of Utah and is enrolled in Salt Lake Hilltop School of Pharmacy with one year remaining. He previously worked for Cooper and Co. last summer. His wife Vernal and their five-year-old daughter Merilyn feature in the brief item while a rumor hints at a management change at the store.
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Harvey Madsen
U of U
Hary
Cooper and Co
School of Pharmacy
Salt Lake
Hilltop
Merilyn
Merilyn. Incidently, Speaking of Vernal
Glen
City Reinstalls Parking Meters to Meet Duncan Meter Payments
City Manager LeRoy Taylor announced meters will be reinstalled effective July 1 to meet payments to the Duncan Meter Corp. The council favors rapid meter restoration to address shortages and finance needs.
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LeRoy Taylor
Fr Merse
Taylor
Duncan Meter Corp
Cy Council
D Hatch Lists Program at Uintah Convention
The Uintah area hosts a convention at Hotel Vernal with Doro Erickson directing registration in the Vernal lobby beginning 6:30 a.m. Friday at Utah Field House counter. Sammy Hatch chairs the event with 1 man. The pistol shoot registration also occurs. Uintah high school band performs at 9 a.m. Harold Rendlesbach conducts. The opening session starts 9:30 a.m. led by Rink Smurthwaite. Welcome addresses by city representative and Axhel Manwaring Uintah county commissioner follow. The day ends at noon with peace officers addresses.
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Uintah High School
Hotel Verfal
Harold Rendlesbach
Rink Smurthwaite
Frealdent
Plano
Cheres Gurr
Anite Bird
Bshop
Phil Watkins
Axhel ‘Manwaring
Uintah
Arthur Gaeth to Speak at Uintah Basin Kiwanis Meeting
Verbal address by Arthur Gaeth former Salt Lake Tribune columnist and World War II radio correspondent is set for Thursday at 7 30 p m at Hotermal He served as the first mission president of the Latter Day Saint Czechoslovakia Mission from 1929 to 1936 and later taught at BYU during 1938 and 1939 Gaeth began radio work in Provo and later joined RSL and the Mutual Network This is continued on page 47.
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Gaeth
Uintah Basin
BYU
Salt Lake Tribune
Gueth
Stion
Provo
RSL
Salt Lake City
Mutual Network
United Nations
Rodeo Royalty Contest Opens Entries in Steamboat
Chester Murray and Woodey Searle chair the July rodeo queen committee. Contestants with top ratings earn a chance to compete in Steamboat Springs with a free weekend trip funded by the committee. Gals are urged to register with Murray or Mrs. Searle.
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Chester Murray
Woodey Searle
Steamboat Springs
Steamboat
Murray
Arle
Vernon Jaycees Win Two High Awards at National Confab
Vernal Junior Chamber of Commerce won second and third place awards at the 39th Annual National Convention of United States Junior Chamber of Commerce in Chicago. More than 1,200 programs from Jaycee groups nationwide entered the competition before 5,000 delegates at Navy Pier.
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Vernal Junior Chamber of Commerce
United Stated
Junto Chamber of
Navy Pier
Chicago
Oval Club
Kenneth Sowards
J Jaycees
L. Y. Wisdong
BuecKinlay
Andy Rodney
Sowards
Mr. McKinelay
Siddeway
Roa
Rose
Rowand
Hollywood Eyes Dinosaur Art Movie Setting
A fragmentary note mentions Francia Feltch and others in Hollywood planning a dinosaur themed movie setting around hills and mountains with a July start. It references a writer and players including Hopalone Sassid M and Charles with plans for a Western style shoot and sled fort at a monument site.
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Francia Feltch
Henderson
Frank ‘Ward
Wite
Sassid M
Harles
Sled Puk
Willie
Comelima
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Mammoth
Woods Cross
Oil-News
Iden
Sbove
Wiley Baucum
Marianna and
Mansf Campbell
Harry M. Kimball
Fran
di Hatch
Sneseny Patrol
Neval
Oyee
Dennis N. Key
F. Kretchman
Zditoe
Nat'l Automobile Theft Bureau
Salt Lake Telageam
Friends of San Francisco
Callis
Rodeo ‘Wranglers
Bookcliff
Jomorr
Rodeo Committee
D. Hatch
Arthur. Gaeth
Kiwanis Club
Vernal Jaycees
National Confab
Herbert Hoover
the United Tures
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