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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1954
Page
1
Vernal Third Ward M Men lost to Spanish Park 44 to 44 in a day game then beat Harnwell Ward to reach the consolation final at the All Church in Provo. They will meet Arbor Ward in Salt Lake City today at 2:45 PM.
Francis Feltch was elected president of the Uintah Broadcasting and Television Company at a stockholders meeting held Friday at Hotel Vernal. James C. Vallentine was replaced as president, Logan was elected vice president, Lee Walker named secretary treasurer, and the board expanded from five to seven with BOH Stringham and Stewart Ashton joining. Directors include Ray E Dillman Roosevelt and Howard D Johnson. The company aims to add television when economically feasible.
Lynn N Murdock, manager of Murdock Machinery Co, received an honor award from Ford Motor Co for outstanding achievement in sales of Ford tractors in the fall of 1953. Mr Murdock also handles Dearborn implements.
George P Roth owner of Fashion Cleaners was elected a director of the Utah State Cleaners Association at the sixth annual convention in Salt Lake City. Attending were Vernal residents including Ruth Stevens and Mr and Mrs Jim Sutton. The association endorsed Echo Park Dam construction and 226 delegates sent letters to President Eisenhower urging support.
County Red Cross drive under Clyde Wablauis with co-chair Isian King and Aaron Jolley. Appointed workers include Ollie Rasmussen Ballard Kenneth Lang Bennett Mrs Hyrum Domgaard Fern Oberhanstey Hay den Edna Littleton valon Francis McKinley St Duch esne Laris Woolley Lapoint Bert Stoddard Ouray Lorin McKee Tridel Shardon Morrill Whiterocks. Governor J Bracken Lee designates March for drive in Utah. End of Korea war does not lessen Red Cross demand locally or globally.
A large turnout at the Vernal Rod and Gun Club range saw nearly two hundred shooters and spectators. Prizes included seven hams, seventeen steaks and various tackle boxes, knives, roasts and gear won by Du Swain Ed Calder Dale Jensen and others. Proceeds fund Herb Smart’s Utah Wildlife Federation travel to a national convention to advocate for Echco Park Dam amid national opposition.
A jumble of names and figures describes local events and fundraising, including blood drives, wildlife federation motions, and chamber of commerce contributions. Notable mentions include Hor Siniart and Don Showalter at meetings in Salt Lake City and Salt Lake venues, with sums raised and pledged toward wildlife, park dam, and automobile industry efforts.
Uintah High School wrestler George Alexander placed second at the state meet held at Brigham Young University Field House last week. Coy Kanistunqux finished third while Tom Wardell Tom Alexander and Bob Murray each earned fourth place in their events.
Jay Searle was elected president of the 1954 Vernal Ram sale with Howard Williams as vice president and Clair Acord as secretary. The board also includes Nagh W. Colton Jack Turner Harold Reader Roy Showalter Lee Sowards Harold Davis and Linford Batty. The committee aims to arrange events for 1954 and may hire Colonel War Walters as the auctioneer again.
Orville Marion Capps 54 a former Vernal resident died in a Provo hospital this morning Thursday after a lingering illness He was born August 20 1898 in Novinger Missouri the son of Marion and Lige Guy Capps Survived by his mother Mrs Capps Provo and two sisters Pauline Woodruff Ocean Park California and Gladys Hadden Vernal Services and burial will be announced later in Vernal
In Washington the Upper Basin states anticipate Senate hearings on the Upper Wooler mle storage project. Key figures include Sen Bennett, Watkins, and Dodge with discussion of background work and Budget Bureau input. A schedule target places hearings around mid March, with some uncertainty about exact start dates.
Funeral services set for Mariayne Merkley, 2, who died after anesthesia complications. Survivors include parents Tad Bound and Tharon Merkley, two brothers, and grandparents. Vernal city council retaining meters on Main Street, approves $2,000 for remodeling and office space, and promotes Officer Jack Boren to chief, with plans for better parking rules and delivery zones.
Kiwanis members seek volunteers to write letters endorsing Echo Park Dam. Don Henderson chairs Uintah County Colorado River Storage Committee. a writing team including Don Showalter Russell G Holley Robert Herman and Al fasxainer will run the project. An office near Vernal theatre will coordinate typing and hand writing, with hours 10 am to 5 pm and guidance to bring out of state contact lists.
Funeral services for Jimmie Norleen Clark four month old daughter of James S and Vida May Carruth Clark were held last Monday February 22 in the Vernal Second Ward Chapel Burial took place at the Vernal Memorial Park Cemetery after she died in a Salt Lake hospital on February 22 from a heart ailment She was born October 25 1953 Survivors include her parents five sisters Norwen Batty Elaine Tarmmila Lorna and Marcia Clark all of Vernal and two grandparents Mr and Mrs Jerry H Clark Altonah
Brigham Young University presents a musical variety program at the Uintah stake tabernacle Saturday night. Delta Phi chorus of 25 male voices, led by Richard Robinson, tours the Northwest and has performed with Fred Waring. The Deltone trio Elaine Sorenson Carolyn Callister and Kay Moody, winners on the Edgar Bergen program, join the program with Jane Thomson directing. Also featured are Barbara Benson soprano, the Harmonettes, Dale Johnson and Bryan Renstrom with MC duties. Tickets: Vernal and Quality Drug stores or at door.
A two car crash on a county road near Maeser at 5 p.m. Tuesday left four-year-old Vicki Lyn Conrad and other occupants injured. The 1946 International pickup driven by Sybil Bohn Conrad stopped in the lane was struck by a 1947 Willys Jeep driven by Olive Hacking of Vernal. Hacking cited for no license and failing to look out. Vicki Lyn treated and released from Uintah County Hospital.
A 35 year old Roosevelt driver was cited for hit and run after failing to stop at a crash scene near Ft Die sissue Monday. Victor T. Ganinen issued the citation. The crash involved Louis and Timothy Macser, with cargo valued about $100. Investigation by Lowell E. Bak of Utah State Highways Patrol noted a second accident in the area with estimated damage of $160.
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