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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1947

Page

1

Hugh Colt Named to Head Uintah Hospital Building Committee

Hugh W Colton a World War I colonel and former county attorney was named Saturday to chair the Uintah County Hospital Building Committee in Vernal. The committee will raise funds, manage finances, and oversee construction of a new 20 bed hospital, with preliminary cost estimated around 150000 dollars. The move follows years of effort by local groups including the Junior Chamber of Commerce and county hospital board to push hospital construction and attract federal aid.

Hugh W. Colton Roden Gesociation Uintah County Fis J. A. Cheney F. G. Eslelson J. Hopkins Glen Cooper Brett Smart Alvin Weeks Carl Swain O. L. Johnson C.R. Henderson Ashe Maiwaring Alfleio Theraher Mezabera Galtam Tapa H. Grant West Salt Lake City Vest Collan Eine Ann

Funeral Held Sunday for Henry W Roan

Funeral services for Henry Whison Roan who died February 22 at Salt Lake Veterans Hospital after years of illness were conducted Sunday at 2 pm at the Imperial Gate of the Roosevelt First Church. Roan, born March 28, 1888, farmed near Vernal and was a World War I veteran. Survivors include wife Lillie, two daughters Catherine Esan of Provo and Rasida of Cleveland, Ohio, son Loran Roan of Vernal, sisters Teberca and Ruby Wurtz, and other relatives. Internment was at the Reck Point Cemetery.

Henry Whison Roan Salt Lake Veteran's Hospital Lillie Rann Utherine Esan Prova Raszida Cleveland Ohio Loran Rouen Vernal Heathers Joe Clarenecan Wa Aisters Tebercafornia Ruby Wurtz Ormal Reckfoint

Congratulatory notices cluttered text brief births

Unclear OCR fragment mentions congratulations to Mr and Mrs Rulon Brwtharp for a boy born February 1 and references to Mrs Bowry or Piva Karen and other names. The passage is garbled with multiple names and dates, making a precise birth record impossible.

Rulon Brwtharp Bowwry Ed Cosless

Bishop William B W Walls Named First Ward Leader

William B Wallis named bishop of the First Ward succeeding Jesse A Hawa who served about three years. Ernest Caldwell and A A Caldwell remain as first and second ward counselors. Chelsea Caldwell named ward clerk with Bruce Wat king as assistant ward clerk. Wallis, former senior president of the 8th Quorum of Seventy, steps down from those offices to accept bishopric.

Willam B. Wallis Vernal Express Chelsea Caldwell Bruce Watking Wailiis Uinlah Suke Tilssioe Wallis Steko Mission

Vernal Legion Presents Comedy Riot Pep Parade

The Vernal Legion stages a vaudeville style Pep Parade comedy at the Legion Home. A varied cast delivers musical comedy sketches depicting a Peck family love tale with playful stereotypes and lively entertainment aimed at a laughing crowd.

Vernal Legion

Draft Cards Still Required Draft Cards Still Required

State and local Selective Service officials warn returning servicemen and youths of their responsibility to report to the elective Service board. Returning veterans must report within 10 days after separation. those turning 18 must report within 20 days. Local office hours are five days a week from 8 am.

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Duchesne Trims Alterra To Clinch Tournament Berth

Duchesne defeats Alterra 41 22 to secure a tournament berth as Uintah Utes tie for second in the East league. Roosevelt and Durheene score decisive wins while Uintah and Alterra share second place after earlier losses. The Eagles advance to represent the Basin at the upcoming tournament with Grant Nelson Odektrk leading scorers.

Ducseesne Alterra UTES Chuck Aycock Duchesne Engle Homsters Spartans Salt Lake City England A Bose Uintah Utes White Uintah Roosevelt Durheene Eaglea Alterraly Geea Menard Todd Hig Wiriiers Dot Orlekirk Jreyd Grant Eugene Nelson Grant Alty Mont Mol Sieapht Ae Senor Shi Lenty Poosevelt Jemney Tadaya Ers Turhpene Grant Nelson Odektrk Long Howard Todd Uinat Emmett Allstar Uintah Basin

Uintah region contract talks amid federal officials debate

In Utahs Uintah area a potential contractor plan draws shudders as officials debate funding and timelines. A meeting led by a local chair discusses staged housing and storage needs while federal officials outline constraints and possible remedies.

Uintah Isin Cinet Tabor cPey Eden Losna Shes Federa v Officiala

City council approves street project and meters installation

The council and Mr Leaver discuss a street work agreement with Rita F Street for a fiber and utility installation. The plan includes meter placements, penalties for violations, and estimated revenue from the project. The discussion notes delays and a conservative revenue projection of about $5.

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County road program tied to fair grounds rebuilding

County commissioners discussed a road construction plan linked to US 40 improvements and fairgrounds projects. A hospital building committee was named, while ongoing road work on Dinvhund Mountain and the Dinvhund Maustain road faced engineering delays.

Vinity MecConkle Courity Beardard Fair Grounds Hereford Usac Extension W. A. Banks Hoy Showalter Miles Bown Aml Eugene K. Sundaquist Ulntah John Derinion Warold Reader Rulon Hacking Ashley Woolgrowers Association

Imperial Firemen's Ball Set for March

Imperial volunteers organize the Firemen's Ball committee planning a march Friday event at the Imperial. Tex Hoss and his Rhythm Wrappers supply music as the revival aims to be noteworthy, continuing a wartime tradition with renewed public effort.

Imperial Vernal Voluntleer Firemen Tex Hoss

Blossom Time opera to be staged at Uintah Hall

Tickets on sale for Jennia light opera Blossom Time at Uintah Sal City auditorium March 1E. Only enough tickets printed for two performances as part of Centennial year events. first come, first served for seat choice. Joe Welland visits father N J Wieland, formerly of Harbank California, en route to Milwaukee.

Jennia Light Opera Uintah Sal City Producto Hin Ete Whitekisr Thare Joe Welland N. J. Wieland Jom Harbank Cail Milwaukee Wis

Funeral notice and obituaries from a Vernon region item

The fragment lists a funeral in Ashley Rancher with multiple names including Bertha Brahms of Blackfoot Idaho and Tolliver of Hiko Nevada. It notes 10 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren and mentions music by Barbara Banke Adams and Snow. The text references a Wednesday burial at Brush Creek and family members across Vernal and nearby communities.

Francis Ets Platen Dinton Brush Creek the Home Aly Hls Charlotte Lorettta Autley Congregational Shack Sutton B Middleton Ance L Tolliver Hiko Acassier Bertha Brahms Blackfoot Idaho Barbara Banke Adams Snow

Gun Club Opposes Public Land Sale Committee Names

Vernal Gun and Rifle Club members met Monday to oppose removal of western public land to private ownership by livestock men. Directors adopted a resolution condemning federal land transfers and urging representation in the Utah Legislature and Congress.

GUN Club Vernal Gun and Rifle Club Am Uasl Department Tor Agriculture Department of the Threttor Anes Uva Aise Sule Utah Federeration Pelehiorteg Wild Life Federal Art Weson Gan Cus Club Vie ‘Gardiner Upland Birds Committee Karl Swain Migratory Birds Committee Suwa Gerse Eugene Welst Carns Land Welst Whiterocks Coke Jetikien

Adult Education Registration Set For Vernal Manes

Vocational and adult education classes announced by the State Department of Public Instruction and Hastings focus on home economics and related instruction for veterans and interested residents. Registration begins March 10 at 8 p.m. at Vernal High School with courses in English, general subjects, and vocational topics. veterans urged to bring copies of discharge papers for eligibility under the Servicemen's Readjustment Act.

Alleen Ey Home Economie Department of Public Winttted ‘Hazen Otaansein United Santy Veterana Wapie Aigh Entite A Rigby Beftania

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