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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1951

Page

8

DuChesne Beats Uintah in Region 5 Hoop Showdown

Duchesne rallied from a double digit deficit to edge Uintah 47 to 41 in a tight Region 5 basketball game. Broadhead led Duchesne with 15 points, Brady and Rare both had 11, while Wilkins suffered an injury for Uintah as the Utes drop to second place.

Dy Sheldon Dudley Utes Duchesne Ianse Eagles Broadhead Brady Rare Bryson Ulntah Wilkins Uintah Roosevelt Naugh Riders Ute Roosevelt I GT Unitar Mick Caldwell Duchesne Gtfep Robbins

Utes Triumph in Rangely Matmen Meet

Uintah wrestlers led by Tigh Selient defeated Rangely on Monday evening with a 2B ta decision. The win closed Uintah season under Coach Jack Woodbury as the squad, mainly underclass, gained experience for next year amid losses to Carlon and a strong Region 3 showing including a second place finish in the region and state tournament participation.

Uintah Tigh Selient Rangely tMtes Uintah Jack Woodbury Carlon Pascon Siinway J. Alexander Collins Farsa J. Murray Ned Allen Bs. Hacking Halt Colton McKeachnie

You Cant Take It With You at Uintah High

Uintah High School closes its theatre season with You Cant Take It With You in the Uintah auditorium directed by Ursel Allred and Mary Alice Johnson. Curtain is 8 15 p m with a large cast including Ashby Christensen Snyder Hacking Henderson Mayberry Jenkins Johnson Mannaring Ross Walker Tenny Rasmussen Roper Quist Fullmer Lombard.

Uintah High School Uintah Ursel Allred Mary Alice Johnson Gary Ashby Janet Christensen Marjorie Snyder Laddie Hacking Renee Henderson Roy Mayberry Virginia Jenkins Loreen Johnson Estel Mannaring Dale Ross Norlan Walker Wilson Tenny David Rasmussen Carson Roper Ivan Quist Dale Fullmer Ma Lombard

Uintah High School selects Colton for Rotary Youth Conference

Maughn Colton Uintah High senior and class president has been chosen by a joint student and faculty committee to represent Uintah High at the Rotary Youth Conference in Salt Lake City on March 24. Selection cites academic record extracurriculars community service and work experience. Duane Granger returns home from Tooele for the weekend.

Maughn Colton Hugh Colton Uintah High School Rotary Salt Lake

Hospital admits list and surgical patients named

Medical patients at the local hospital during the past week include Clyde Eldredge Sandra Matthews Ilene Davis Janette Beer Mrs Antone Delfrosa Mrs Wm Richens and Tony Martinas Surgical patients were Mrs Wm Ackhurst Mrs John Millburn and Michael Ashton.

Hospital News Clyde Eldredge Sandra Matthews Ilene Davis Janette Beer Antone Delfrosa Wm. Richens Tony Martinas Wm. Ackhurst John Millburn Michael Ashton

Ute Rally Builds for Roosevelt Clash and Jamboree

Campus notes cheer Roosevelt game with pep rallies indoor if needed and a big assembly. Ute wrestling teams post wins over Rangely with dominant pins and points. Uintah girls host all female jamboree with Mother Goose skits and prizes. Dorothy Dudley plans San Diego trip. Prom outfits scoped in Salt Lake trip. Utah basketball game looms as week’s finale.

Roosevelt Utes Roose Veltx Kiss Ute Jack Woodbury Rangely Everymen Pal Uintah Gailare Bob Bryson Penguin Bennion Bobby Showalter Gary Richardson Ned Ion Larry Mott Dorothy Dudley San Diego Donald Martinson Rita Stewart Pat Jones Salt Lake Carrie Calder Carole Calder Logan

Fire wipes out Knights building after rapid spread

A large blaze at Knights building sent smoke pouring from the structure. Firefighters from city and county trucks battled the flames but the fire held and the building was reduced to rubble before it could be brought under control. The incident began when a bystander alerted his mother, triggering emergency response.

Knights

Bill Johnston Accepts Golf Job in Chicago

Bill Johnston leaves Vernal to take a golf teaching position at North Moor Country Club in Chicago. He will work under Ed Vines starting April 1 and plans to inform Vernal officials he will not return for the elder season.

Alli Johnstan Oi Fox Empire Golf Chin Hig Acerplanre North Moor Country Club Chicago Mrohnston Ed Vines Filyworth Vines Utah Johnston

Vernal Wyoming Road Promoter Wilson Murray Dies at 71

Funeral services were held Tuesday for Wilson Murray 69 who died Saturday at Uintah County Hospital after a two and a half week illness. Murray held civic posts including county clerk postmaster and city treasurer and helped with road and irrigation projects in Uintah County. He was born February 11 1882 in Spanish Fork Utah and is survived by his widow two daughters and one son with four grandchildren.

Wyoming Wilson Murray Uintah County Vernal Third Ward Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Orion Jones Richard D. Rust Carol Rae Brady Don Walker R. A. Bryson Pres Jessie Haws Chellus Caldwell Ernest Caldwell Bus Hatch Jerk Lent Evelyn Richardson Bay Hatch Bryant Stringham Harmon Sewards George C. Davis Bryson Www Colton BP. Jones Archie Johnson Fair-view Maeser Swain Furnal Tome Ralph Siddoway Towa Clyde Hacking Bus Johnson Alton Hatch Asher Merkley Curtis Dudley Mr. Murray Spanish Fork Utah Richard Martha Ann Sticks Murray Alice Hacking Merkley Provo Uintah Basin E. W. Curry Mercantile Co Ouray Brigham Young University Uintad State Bank Col Sheep Co Murray Uintah Cattle Association Ashley Central, Irrigation Co Law Trica Murray Yellowstone Park Eunice Brass Denver Cole Lorna Condon Larry William Murray JoAnn Brass Mariennne Condon Wilson Leslie Condon Rock Springs Masonic Joseph J. Jacobucci Western Wyoming Jacobucci Green River Development Company West Wyoming Green River

Tattorine School Set to Open Under Freda Davis

Beginning Monday May fourteenth, fourteen ladies will meet in the County Courtroom for a tailoring school led by Mrs. Freda Davis and Demonstration Agent Anne. The weeklong course teaches quicker tailoring methods and aims to have each participant complete a suit or coat.

Mongay Biarch Bth Freda Davis Anne

Last Chance To Sign With Uintah Wool Pool

Jay Searle announces final sign up for the Uintah Wool Pool. A Monday meeting at 7 30 pm in the Court House will finalize signatures with a $2 per head down payment possible at signup. Over 50 members own 13700 head of sheep and top wool price is $1 25.

Uintah Jay Searle Court House Searle

Davis Mrs Slaugh Visits Son in Denver

Mrs Slaugh travels to Denver to visit her son Dean, with family news of other relatives and social visits. The article notes visitors from Green River and Tridell, Sunday School attendance, and a Sacrament meeting with Acel Rowley, Arthur Manwaring, and songs by Nila and Ileine Slaugh.

Charlie Slaugh Denver Deanys Fitzsimmons Hospital Elijah Jackson New Mexico Lorn Floyd Frank Collier Eon Harlen Ted Willams Roosevelt Ed Corless Green River Mra Jess Hyrum

Doctor Garff To Speak At Utah Alumni Banquet

Dr Royal Garff of the University speech department will address the University of Utah alumni at the 4th annual dinner. Toastmaster Nick Meagher will host with Irene Curry, BIU Dunn, Ken Sewards, and Arsel Allred toasts. Reservations via Mrs Arden Jolley. committee includes Meagher chair, Jolley, Shimmin, Siddowsy, Stringham.

Royal Garit University Ournation Nick Meagher Irene Curry Biu Dunn Ken Sewards Rsel Allred University of Utah Arden Jolley Meagher Ra Jolley Paull. Shimmin Ralph Siddowsy Beatrice Stringham

Special Meeting to Amend Articles of Ashley Central Irrigation

Notice for a stockholders meeting in Vernal Utah on March 17 1953 at 7 30 pm to amend Article Three of the Articles of Incorporation. The amendment concerns construction of irrigation works and water distribution within Ashley Valley and powers to store increase supply and incur debts. By order of the Board of Directors dated February 71 1951. Ernest Johnson and Onlan L Johnson Secretaries. Also Vernal City ordinance on licensing professions and personal service businesses with semiannual licenses due January 15 and July 15. penalties for delinquency and city council proclamation dated February 26 1951.

Ashley Central Irrigation Company Uintah County Vernal Utah Ashley Valley State of Ernest x. Johnson Onlan Johnson Vernal City Allicense City Conneil Lloyd Winward City Recorder Co R, Henderson, Woot

Local Boys Train With 409th Engineer Brigade

Three area youths Pvt. Lavern B. Wall Pvt. Louis J Harris and Pvt. Glenn Jenks joined 415 new Army inductees for basic training at Fort MacArthur California with the 408th Engineer Special Brigade They entered the Army January 1 and first reached the Pacific at San Pedro near Los Angeles They will undergo six weeks of parachute training and then join the 409th Brigade under Brigadier General Henry Ellogg as part of the Coast Guard Navy and Army engineers team

Ft MacArthur Calif Engineer Lavern B. Wall Henry ‘Wall Randlett Fotes Station Saith 2 City Louis J. Harris Lorin J.’ Harris Glenn Jenks Jenks Ouray Pario Pacific Ocean San Pedro Los Angeles Vaners Henry Ellogg Nailer Fe Coast Guard Navy

Card of Thanks for Wilson Surrey

The family thanks all who offered sympathy and aid after the death of husband and father Wilson Surrey. Mrs Wilson, Mr and Mrs David Condon, Mr and Mrs pawns Brats, and Mrs pawns Murray request continued thoughts and support.

Wilson Surrey Wilson David Condonan Pwren Murray

Murray Gurr Merger Forms Ready Mix Concrete Co

Cecil Murray and William Gurr merge interests in arid and gravel operations. The new entity, Intermountain Concrete Co, will operate two Ready Mix trucks and own a crusher, delivering sand and gravel in the area.

Murray-Gurr Ready Mix Concrete Co Cecil Murray Willian’ Gurr Meri Jan Vias Will Intermountain Co Er Lay Ty

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UHS Duane Granger Tooele Mrs Wilford Granger F.F.A Bill Johnston Vines California Korea Freda Davis Uintah Wool Pool Neam Slaugh Royal Garff U OP DU 409Th Engineer Brigade Shelvador Vernal Furniture Lee Adamson Vernal Ave
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