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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1954
Page
5
The text notes horrific death tolls from the Korean War and compares accidental deaths to war fatalities. It cites about 95,000 deaths from accidents, explains traffic crashes as the leading killer, reports millions injured, and estimates economic costs around 9.0 billion dollars. It quotes a National Safety Council president criticizing avoidable accidents.
An editorial in the Deseret News urges action to support Echo Park dam and the Upper Colorado River project. It criticizes complacency, notes opposition from various quarters, and calls Utahns to write letters and rally support led by Kiwanis Club members and local businessmen to influence Washington hearings.
The article notes SETEBIA Artesia preparing to open a cafe by June with Mr and Dr Morris returning to Artesia. Residents visited and planned future openings while other locals spent weekends in nearby towns. several names and places appear amid scattered phrases.
A letter from Josephine Hacking Bird in Venice California to the Vernal Express discusses the Picture Quiz contest and the Uintah Academy chorus. It notes a misidentification of Barth Shaffer as Ernest Shaffer and asks for independent verification. Additional local names and minor incidents are mentioned in passing.
Maeser Ward Day at Maeser featured afternoon program with parents entertaining, piano duet by Jane Williams and Shirley Ann Bowden, accordion solo by Jenkdna Hacking, readings by Louisa Hacking, and various visits by local families. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. McConkde and others from Magna Salt Lake City area. multiple birthdays observed. note on a humorous quote about alcohol mood reputation.
An Australian tag team match and a grudge bout highlight Imperial Nail with George Strickland and Earl Lacey facing Dave Reynolds and Windmill Arcade Fearce. A long running feud sparks a two out of three falls clash between Fuzz Jorex and Phillips. Two 15 minute warm up bouts precede the 8:30 p.m. main card after 7:15 p.m. box office.
The regular semiannual meeting of the Advisory Board of Duchesne Grazing District No. 8 will be held March 16 at the Vernal Bureau of Land Management office. The session includes officer elections, budgeting, and recommendations under grazing district rules approved by the secretary. The meeting begins at 10 a.m.
Fragmentary OCR passage lists individuals such as Clifton, Keith Merkley, Larba Cook, Boyd Erckeen, Benny Freestone, David Flora Winnis, and Dan Smith home. Mentions Ronald s release by secretary in YMCA and visits by Keith Powsil and John Powell in Salt Lake City. Local context unclear.
A farewell party was held February 22 for the Ronald Preece family who left February 26 for Cody Wyoming to make their home. The cowboy themed program featured songs readings duets and musical numbers by local residents. A dessert lunch was served to over 1000 attendees.
The Uintah Utes edged Altamont Longhorns 35-31 in a tense late rally. Norman Merrell led Uintah with 16 points while Valey Eaton scored 19 and Buddy Donovan 14 as the A squad dominated much of the game and set up a season finale at Uintah against Tabby Tigers.
A brief remark by Sydney Brody suggests many parents view parenting with a carefree, devil-may-care stance based on their baby-arias.
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