Vernal loss marks end of civic pillar William Henderson
Death closes a colorfully active Vernal career. Henderson, longtime civic leader and businessman, helped found the Vernal Lions Club, guided the Uintah Milling and Light franchise, and served as city mayor for 26 years. He also taught Latin and Greek, aided Wilcox Academy, and backed numerous community growth programs.
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William
Henderson
Vernal
Vernal Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Vernal Lions Club
Eastern Utah Club
Uintah Milling and Light Co
Uintah Telephones Co
High Line Canal
Wilcox Academy
Uintah Basin
H. @. Clarke
Hia
Keep Utah Green Forest Fire Safety Message
A public service urging fire prevention stresses that careless embers threaten forests water sheds and timber. It warns against starting fires near campsites and advises fully covering campfires with soil to prevent wildfires. The message links forest health to national security and urges invocations of responsible outdoor recreation.
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United States
Iifa
Utah
Health Center Plan Redistricts Utah Health Offices
Vernal joins nine reading cities as district health offices shift from the state capitol to local sites July 1. The change, approved by the State Board of Health, aims to improve service to small communities lacking officers, with Dr. Seth E. Smoot overseeing local administration and District Six led by Dr. Gordon S. Johnson of Provo.
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Vernal
Reading
Utah State Health Department
Capitol
Health Department
Seth E. Smoot
Moot
State Board of Health
Goredon S. Johnson
Provo
Smoot
McCarthy and Liberal Senators Spark Far East Critique
A historical critique argues that McCarthy’s push for an investigation into government policies would have exposed policy failures more than individuals. It notes seven Republican liberal senators blocked that prerogative, warning such methods chill government inquiry and risk public trust, while demanding a fair hearing for McCarthy and the state department.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Jusk
State Department
China
Far East
McCarthy
Senator McCarthy
Senator Tydings
Strange Committee
Ffeir
Europe
Heryet
North America
Pont Y
Successful Parenthood and the Ugly Duckling Lesson
A reflection on how parents should nurture less attractive children without diminishing their self worth. The piece argues gentle praise, mindful grooming, and equal emotional care prevent insecurity. It urges avoiding colorless discipline and encourages recognizing each child's strengths to help them feel valued.
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Ellen
Nellie
Scouts Set Summer Camp July 17 to 22 in Uintah Basin
Duchesne District committee approved final plans for Boy Scout and Explorer Scout summer camp to be held in North Fork canyon above Hanna from July 17 to 22. Notices with details are being mailed to Scoutmasters and Explorer advisors across the Uintah Basin. Districts across the area are organizing summer camping activities as a key scouting experience.
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Duchesne
Salieri Steld
North Fork Canyon
Hanna
Uintah Basin
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George J. Ferguson
William B. Wallis
Venus
Pssomnet
Uintah County
Hici
Editorial
W. S. Henderson
Hillabaloo
East Main
Vernal, Utah
Ray
Pliskodt
Annem
Conraty Edwards Peaman
Asa
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