Drowned Vernal Man Robert Baker Rescued Niece in Pacific
Robert Baker 36 a Vernal mechanic and longtime Utah Motor Co. figure drowned near San Diego while attempting to save his niece Joelle Johnson. Born July 3 1907 in Wheatland Wyoming he lived in Vernal since 1927. He served in government roles during WWII and later worked at Fort Rosecrans. He leaves a widow two sons Kenneth and Philip three sisters and a brother. Services Sunday at the First Ward chapel with interment in Vernal Memorial Park.
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Robert Reed
Bob) Baker
San Diego
California
Joelle Johnson
Joelle
Pacific Ocean
Miss Johnson
Exmiest Johnson
Mr Baker
Wheatland
Wyoming
June Erekson Wille
Utah Motor Co
Vernal
Tabiona Defeats Roosevelt in Faday's Game 36 to 16
Tabiona routed Roosevelt 36 to 16 as Dallas Williams led the 18 year old forward group with 24 points. The article notes numerous Tabiona players in military service, highlights Williams’ scoring burst, and hints at ongoing coverage on page 1.
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Tabiona
Roosevelt
Workman Brothers
Dukies
Sorpus Christi
Texas
Naval Air Corps
Howard Tabiona
Roosevelt Workman
Hoop
San Luis Obispo
Lttle
Lions Honor Four at Vernal Lions Club Luncheon
At the Vernal Central School weekly luncheon four members received key awards Mortis Campbell C P Lewis Elwood A Gea and Joseph Parent An Old Monarchs membership pin for 15 years was presented Leo Thorne received a ten year chevron Guests included Capt Frank Wright Kerron Leave Dan Hammon Blaine Pack Rodney Ashby Veil McMullin Reed Cowan and Clarence Freestone Dr Eskelon reported on Lions role in the Fourth War Loan Drive Planning chair E Cheney outlined plans to establish plants to process oil from shale and coal Caldwell spoke of six yearling elk release in Ashley National Forest Feltch reported a meeting with state officials on a proposed Vernal field museum Calder gave a reading Etringham reported on the Barn Deuce and a Hawaiian guitar piece was played by Mr and Mrs Freestone Captain Wright and Mr Ashby made brief remarks President Ralph Siddoway conducted the meeting and ladies from the Relief Society served the luncheon
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Vernal Lions Club
Vernal Central School
Mortis Campbell
Lewis el
Wood
Gea
Joseph
Old Monarchs
Lainder
Ten Iytar Chevron
Leo
Thorne
Frank Wright Kerron
Dan Hammon
Blaine Pack
Utah Ol Refining Company
Rodney Ashby
Veil McMullin
Reed Cowan
Department of Edocation
Salt Lake
Clarence Freestone
Eskelon
Cheney
Boxing Card At Uintah Gym On Friday March 10
Boxing and wrestling bouts scheduled at the Uintah gym Friday March 10 as announced by Doyle Landon Sraith Hughs instructor at the focal high school in partnership with Uintah and Roosevelt chapters of Pulire Palmer of America.
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Uintah Gym
Uintah! and
Roosevelt
Pulure Palmer
America
Doyle Landon Sraith Hughs
Focal High School
Services Held for Alice Bodily at Maeser Chapel
Funeral services for Mary Alice Fisher Bodily were held in the Maeser chapel with ward bishopric direction. The service featured a quartet and speakers including Carl B Richens and Archie Johnson, with tributes by family and friends. Pallbearers were Bodily sons Reed Sterling Carl Owen and Keith Bodily and James Bodily, with later continuation on page sight.
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Alice
Maeser Chapel
Maeser
Mary Alice Fisher
Pfeb Colton
Carl B. Richens
Jose
Harvey Knight
Irs Woight
Archie Johnson
John Jorgensen
Jo Blagg Verdon
Ro Johnson
Colton
Roosevelt
Reed
Sterling Carl
Owen
Keith
James
Army to Release Ammunition For Civilian Use
The Army announced a large supply of ammunition will be made available to civilians, including ranchers and hunters. The move aims to protect livestock and crops from predators by providing materials and facilities for civilian use. Distribution to Midwest retailers is expected.
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Washington
Army
Midwest
Round Robin Tourney Opens Here Tonight
Teams from North Emery and Uintah districts, representing 13 high schools, arrive for the Round Robin tournament opening tonight. Roosevelt and Uintah will be on the sidelines as Carton High automatic state qualifier. Opening night features Altamont, Tabions, and Blanding in key matchups with referees Hale Prive and Bill Satteur chosen by the athletic council.
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Emery
Uintah
Priday
Batuniay
Tintah
Altamont
Tabions
Blanding
Carton High School
Roosevelt
Athletic
Counci
Hale Prive
Veragi
Sud Bill Satteur
Duchesne
Altamont tops Uintah in Friday night clash 22 to 10
Altamont sprinted to a 22 10 victory over Uintah on Friday night earning a spot in the Round Gobin tournament. Harold Oderkirk opened Uintah’s scoring, and despite a stronger third quarter Uintah could not overcome the Longhorns led by Hansen Goodrich and Moffit. Mrs John N Davis is reported to be improving at home after a winter ailment.
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Hansen Goodrich
Moffit
Longhorns
Irma
Utes
John N Davis
Davis
Mra C L. Erickson
Funeral services for Sam Markey in Salt Lake City
Funeral rites for Samuel C. Markey were held at the North 18th Ward Chapel in Salt Lake City. Bishop Himball presided and Exroll W. patter led the prayer service. The program included solos, organ music, and readings, with speakers Grant West and Moda Walker among those delivering remarks and a letter read from Sam Carpenter. Pallbearers listed include Leland Michell and Lawrence Colton. Continued on page four.
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Salt Lake City
Samuel C. Markey
Wand
Himball
Exroll W. [Patter
Harper Stoneman
Cation
Orson Tega- Card
Marper
Grant West
Leland Michell
Lawrence Colton
Ted Westwood
Lawrence Fox
Wesley Rawlins
Sir Hansen
Fund Deposited For Use Of Duchesne Grazing District 1944
At the advisory board meeting of the Duchesne Grazing District a $7112.65 check was deposited with the U S treasurer for stockmen during 1944 45 for range development and maintenance including predator control The board addressed grazing applications and concerns with members J Herold Reader H E Seeley B I Birringholm Realist B Squier John Bennion Joseph Hatem Paul S Hanton and W R Larson and Reed H Y Wilson among others
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Duchesne
United States
J Herold Reader
H E Seeley
I Biringhalm
B Squier
John Bennion
Joseph Hastem
Paul
Hanton
Wrnne Larson District Grazier
Reed
HY Wilson Graziers
Wld
Fund for Magpie Extermination Authorized in Uintah County
The Fish and Game Department and Uintah County each contribute 50 dollars to a joint county fund to eradicate magpies. The plan includes a bounty of two cents per egg, with regular extermination days every Saturday morning until noon after April 1 at the county agent's office. Protest from farmers and stockmen drives the need for action.
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Fish and Game Department
Henry Glaugh
Uintah
B Slaugh
Read Cross War Drive Raises County’s Army Quota
A long report on the local world war drive discusses family backgrounds and sacrifice. It notes the 1880 marriage of Mary Jane Jacobson and their children, and details the county effort to meet a 3100 quota through volunteer leadership and community mobilization in March.
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Fea
Vtrive
Uin
Tal
National Army
Ulytah County
Aby Shawalter
Bara
Iiac
United States
Ipd
Hank
New Guinea
Germont
Balpo
Valizny
Eight Men Report for Pre Induction Examination
Eight men from Uintah County reported to Balt Zale for pre-induction examination. Raymon Reed, Wormin Nielson, Milton Ephraim THowari, Walter Roberts, Marion W Hep, Swatre Drew, Holmes, and Barret Merrell were accepted or deferred from previous examinations for army service.
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Uintah
Balt Zale
Braiux
Raymon Reed
Wormin Nielson
Milton
Ephraim Thowari
Walter Roberts
Ania
Marion W
Swatre
Drew
Holmes
Barret Merrell
Declamation Finals at Second Ward Chapel Sunday Evening
Declamation finals will be held at the Second Ward chapel Sunday evening at 7. Contestants include Vena Colter, Nila Perry, Teddy, Quentin Woolley, and Doral Vienay. Prizes include a Book of Pearl of Great Price and Covenants with gold names on the cover for first place. second prize books for both boy and girl. third prize a book Unto the Hills.
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Ane
Num Seminary
Second Ward
Vena Colter
Nila Perry
Lieeg
Doral Vienay
Teddy
Quentin Woolley
Tio
Fire and Forest Fire Fighters Named for 1944 Committee
Earle Santor, Uintah County Fire and Forest supervisor, selects 1944 F R F S committee members Herbert Guyder sheriff Russell Skeetch, Walne Bareon district attorney Henry Slaugh deputy game warden Paun A Krause Ind an service forests. The F R F S aims to train fighters, educate Uintah County on land prevention and suppression, and involve locals in timbered and grazing lands defense, with Uintah County naming four members last year.
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Earle Santor
Ashley Nausical Forest
Uintah
Forest and Rangé Fire Fighter
F&rfts
Herbert Guyder
Russell Skeetch
Walne-Bareon
Atazier
Henry Slaugh
Paun A. Krause
Indan
F&rfps
Renford
F&rffs
F&rpfs
Ra&akffs
Uint Ah
F&rffb
City Grants Land for State Field Museum Project
The Vernol City Council approved transferring land to the state near the city park for a Field Frouse Museum setting. The area will include entrance, parking, and lighting with dog control measures. About $300 has been spent removing snow. more funds will clear main thoroughfares before thaw.
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Ely
General L D S Conference Set for April 6 to 9
The 14th annual L D S church conference will run April 4, 7, and 9 with attendance limited to general stake ward mission and Priesthood quorum officers. The First Presidency said the presiding bishopric will host special ward meetings on non conference days. Admission cards will go to general authorities stake presidencies stake clerks former stake presidencies patriarchs high councilmen temple presidencies bishoprics and other church leaders and officers.
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LDB
Tabernacle
Church First Presidency
Temple
North America
Atake Missions
Deseret Sunday School Union General Board
Bf Bt Fta
Astoner Seminary
Church Board of Educas Ton Tna Oe
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Superior
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Mack
Denle
Provo
Ewart
Ted) Williams
Farragut Idaho
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Vernal Ress- Henkes
Reonives Express
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Alvin Timothy Whites
Irian
Italy
Newn Cp
Jack Reader
Nelson
Us&s
Naval Reserve Midshipmens School
University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Indiana
U & Naval Reserve
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Ray Hesder
Verna
Phoenix
Ariz
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Allen Bennion
Pic Vernon L. Richards
Nattc College
Normen
Oklahoma
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Marine Base
Kent Jorgensen
England
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Caldwell
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Hugh Caldwells
Turber Field
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Air Corps
Tennessee
Bat Caldwell
Jack Stage
John D Blagg
Naval Training Station
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Camp Bradford
Norfolk
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Lions
PFA
UHS Gym
Piay
Leo Sacking
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Thacker
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John L
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Mest
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Sam Markey
Oslo
Norway
Ameritsh
RUBLE
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Wasatch
Jane Jasob
Midway
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Fire Committee
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