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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1953

Page

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Uintah Utes Reach B Tournament Bid With 42 40 Win

Uintah Utes clinched a spot in the regional tournament by beating Moab 42 40 and will face Manti High Saturday for a chance to advance to BYU Fieldhouse in Provo March 18 19 20 21 If Uintah wins they join Man­ti as a 6th team in the state event highlighting team spirit and district pride The district also heard from Mrs Haslem region 6l director on lunch program stakes and funding fears at a Salt Lake City gathering chaired by Sen Stringham

Utah Muth Haslem Women's Legislative Council Salt Lake City Haslem B. Stringham Mittec Suleeeee Stringham Utes Brigham Young University I N Provo Richfield Mani Uintah High School Unis Price Moab Jess Johnson Ute

Vernal Firm Wins Bids For Road Gravel and Cover Material

Vernal Sand and Gravel won State Road Commission bids to supply gravel surface material for Uintah County stockpile northeast of the Bonanza Road junction and Duchesne County stockpiles at Strawberry Valley and near Duchesne City. Key quantities include 10 000 tons of gravel surface type A, 2000 long of gravel surface 1/2 inch max, and 2500 tons of cover material type A.

State Road Commission Uintah County Bonanza Road Highway 40 Duchesne County Strawberry Valley Duchesne City

Carter Oil Plans Wasatch Formation Test in Duchesne County

Carter Oil Company announces a 28200 foot Wasatch Formation test in center of SENW Section 25 35 5W Duchesne County Utah. Location lies 1 1/2 miles from Duchesne between Fiat Mesa and Duchesne Fields. Nearest production at Fiat Mesa four miles northwest. Tests target the Wasatch Formation.

Duchesne County Utah Carter Oil Company Duchesne Fiat Mesa

Five Year Old Shot by Companion at Play

Bruce White, five, was treated for a .22 caliber gunshot wound after fellow child Craig Hammond, also five, unlocked a cabinet and fired while the boys amused themselves with a board as a target. White released from Uintah County Hospital Monday.

Bruce White Uintah Counsry Hospital Craig Hammond Woodrow White Carl Taley Vernal City Police Hamormad White

Citizens Appoint Committee to Plan Booster Club

Vernal Monday night chose a five member committee at Uintah High School to organize a booster club. Members: Ralph Preece chair, L. Siddoway, Jon Barr, Stan King and Frank Wright. The group will plan the organization and nominate officers to build community athletic support and assist coaches. Jack Curtice, Utah head football coach, spoke on booster clubs and reorganization ideas during the dinner. D. Roberts and son visited Salt Lake City Tuesday.

Vernal Wve Uintah High School Jack Curtice University of Utah

Drive Begins To Gather Clothes For Needy Children

A local drive starts to collect clothing for needy children in America and overseas. The effort supports Save the Children Federation’s Eleventh Annual Clothing Crusade, aiding Korea, Europe, rural U S areas, and reservations. Clean warm garments and cash donations are urged, with bundles sent to local schools or mailed to Save the Children Federation New York.

America J. M. Lundell Ccal Save the Children Federation United States Fede Korea Europe Popagy Lundell Eight Avenue New York City

P-TA Supports School Lunch and Fluoridation

Approximately 120 persons attended the Uintah High School PTA meeting in the auditorium Monday evening. Reports on school lunch, fluoridation of Vernal City's water supply, vandalism, pep club problems, and broader educational issues were heard as the Utah Education Association meeting loomed. Mrs. Tom Hatch presided with reports led by Mrs. Wm. A. Jacobes. The group unanimously adopted motions of the Congress of Parents and Teachers to support state administration of lunch programs, and voted to back city water supply fluoridation after Q&A with Dr. John Shimmin and Dr. Dan Price. Amendments to the constitution were adopted, and a motion to send amendments to the Utah Congress of PTA for approval passed. Committee reports followed, including one on pep club problems led in the chair’s absence by Mrs. Chris Axelgard.

Uintah High Ool Utah Educational Association Mrz Tom Hatch Mra Wm. A. Jacobes John Shimmin Dan Price Jay Cook Utah Congress of Pta Cooper Pep’ Club Chris Axelgard

Vermal Chamber to elect five new directors at meeting

Vernal Chamber of Commerce moves to fill four expiring board seats at the fourth annual meeting to be held at Hotel Vernal on Monday March 30. Ten nominees named to the nominating committee include officers and members, with further nominations possible by March 14 or at the meeting. The secretary-manager Ward will resign to take a new post in Canyon City Colorado.

Vernal Chamber of Commerce Chamber Hotel Vernal Glenn K. Cooper Dewey Ross Francis Feitch B. J. Stringham T. Ri Senger Whitney D. Hammond Russell Hickey Bill Slaugh Curtieidley J. Frank Ward Ward W Chamber of Commerce Canyon City Calo

Two Vernal Businesses Change Hands This Week

Searle's Saving Center at 528 West Main passes from Woodey B. Searle to Abe Greenband effective March 2. Mischel's Beauty Shop at 45 North Vernal Avenue also gains new owner, Charles Cleman, formerly head stylist at Crescent Department Store Spokane, promising modern shaft cutting and sitting.

Searle's Saving Center West Main Abe Greenband Woodey B. Searle Searle Gas Maeser Mischel North Vernal Avenue Pew Chares Cleman Cresent Spokane Washington Vernal

Mode O'Day Opens Vernal Store March 20

Mode O Day will open in Vernal on Friday March 20 under owners Louie and Donna Abelen of Vernal Shoe Store. The new shop at 24 South Avenue West will be one of Mode O Day’s roughly 00 U S stores featuring dresses blouses and accessories at popular prices. The Vernal location has been remodeled with modern fixtures including display windows and indirect lighting.

Vernal Louie Donna Abelen Abegs- Vernal South Avenue West Oppers

Ft Duchesne Boy Injured When Struck by Car

Five year old Arnold Jenkins of Ft. Duchesne suffered severe head lacerations and bruises after being struck by a car at Roosevelt intersection around 3:00 pm Tuesday. He was the son of Mrs. Zoe Moore and Milton Jenkins. The vehicle, driven by 28 year old Charles Kenneth Ward of Roosevelt, was moving south on a green light when the boy suddenly darted into the street. A duty officer shouted to stop. The boy attempted to retreat then ran back into the car’s path.

Ft. Duchesne Arnold Jenkins Roosevelt Zoe Moore Milton Jenkins Charles Kenneth Ward

Funeral Services For Sarah Rich Young Held In Vernal

Funeral services for Sarah D Rich Young of Roosevelt were held in the Vernal Third Ward Chapel on Sunday at 2 pm under the direction of Martin Curtis or Samuel B Woolley. Mrs Young, once a Vernal resident, died at her daughter’s home in Roosevelt last Thursday afternoon from age related causes. A mixed quartet performed Softly and Tenderly with Alice Woolley and others in attendance, as the service opened with invocation by Franklin G Brough.

Sarah Rich Young Sarah D. Rich Young Roosevelt Third Ward Martin Curtis Samuel B. Woolley Young Eugene Harmston Sayerrior McLea Hp. R. V

Swimming Pool Set For May 30 Opening In Vernal

Vernal city pool has been painted and prepared for opening on May 30. City manager LeRoy Taylor says a manager for the season has not yet been chosen and applications are being received at the City Office. Jen Ovard will not return as manager as he plans to spend the summer in school.

Vernal LeRoy Taylor Jen Ovard

City Expands Water Filings as Vernal Plans Growth

Vernal City files on water rights at Trout Creek Reservoir Ashley Spring and three Ashley Canyon sites to support future wells. City states filings do not affect existing rights and reservoir filling will depend on irrigation needs and farm usage. McConkie No 4 oil well capped but kept as culinary water source. Local residents travel for visits. pool management plans await new manager. park improvements announced near pool.

Anust Trout Creek Heservior Ashley Spring Ashley Canyon Ling Trout Creek Ashley Springs Asheley Canyon Oly Council McConkie No

Rust and Preece Capture Vernal Declamation Finals

Dilworth Rust and Adoree Preece won the Vernal Seminary and Stake education board declamation finals held Sunday at the Vernal Second Ward chapel. They received Triple Combination Sets of the Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, and Pearl of Great Peace for their talks titled Example and The Strength of Being Clean. Finalists Kenney Ashby Ralph Olsen Elaine Davis Ora Foe Wardle also won copies of Minute Masterpieces. Judges were Jack X Walls Grant Sith Ernest Dennison.

Nnals of Witch Vernal Second Ward Rust Preece Kenney Ashby Ralph Olsen Elaine Davis Ora Foe Wardle Lynn N. Murdock Stake Board of Education Jack X Walls Grant Sith Ernest Dennison Mra Max Abbott Mr. Abbott Lewis Fife Graham Mollingworth

50 Awards Given at Tourney at Uintah High School

Conoco's basketball team won top spot in the Gold 1 Medal Tournament at Uintah High School. Ten teams competed over three nights with Conoco taking first, Faculty second, and American Legion third. Garrett led scoring with 50 points, Woodbury had 54, and McConna 46.

Conoco Uln-Itah High School Como American Legion Vell Medac Western Life Coop Herts Poet Shop Roosevelt Faculty Coneco Ameri’ Tan Legion Manahiy Tea Pran Nizight Bert's Sport Shop Sor Zoach Marcus Garrett Garrett Lunt Woodbury Carroll Bastian Wright Oward Snyder McConna Halverson Mardy Nicke Brady Aptor Merrell Uintah High School

Lions and Jaycees Donkey Ball Game Promised

The Lions and Jaycees plan a donkey ball game at Ulnah Ugh School in Crescent Oklahoma on Monday with Dunham sponsoring. Teams will ride donkeys, jump ball starts play, and players pass to teammates while ropes are held. Admission is 50 cents for children and students and one dollar for adults.

Dunham Crescent Oklahoma

Conservation clash delays Colorado river bill in Congress

The Colorado Storage and Participating Projects bill faced delay and was not introduced as planned Tuesday. Conservationists press a bill barring dam construction in national parks and monuments while legislators, including Rep. Leroy Johnson and Rep. William Dawson, push hearings and debate on the issue. Colorado and Upper Basin representatives met to coordinate effort as Interior Secretary Douglas McKay agreed to act once the department is organized.

Colorado Congress Echo Park Dam National Parks and Monuments House’ Interior Committee Leroy Johnson Callf William A. Dawson Wayne Aspinall J. W. Penfield Ily Iestd Lake Penfield Utah Upper Basin Interior Douglas McKay Kot Arthur V. Wathking Colorado River Development Committee

Safeway Vernal Announces Week One Prize Winners

Safeway store in Vernal names Mes Earl Swain and the youngest grandmother at 38 winners for week one of the two week anniversary event. Jim Aker and spouse win for closest baby Jogathan four months, with prizes awarded at 4 p.m. Week two includes prizes for the youngest married couple and a Family Circle magazine reader. Barnum and Bailey midget Peanuts performs for children with free peanut snacks.

Safeway sadPany Vernal Safeway Mes Earl Swain Jim Aker Jogathan Family Circle Magazine Gerald Ash+ wi Inschido South Bend

Two Bond Plans Considered By Jey Ulatah School Board

The Jey Ulatah School District discussed two bond proposals at a regular board meeting. One plan would clear current debt and fund $1,000,000 in new building projects over nine years with a 10 mill levy, to be completed by 1963, while the other would use an 8 mill levy to finish earlier, with district evaluations around 1983 and 14,000,000 in later years. Members Ann King and Ruth Waslem of the Citizens Building Survey Committee reported cooperation with the board. A state building survey is not yet providing figures, and a special meeting is set to inspect schools.

Board of Education Citizens Bunlding Ann King Ruth Waslem Lundell State Building Su Commission

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Uintah Utes PTA Uintah Eceiay FE Johnson Hacking Freestone Anderson Isa Ans Hawks Monk FrAy Hawks Dalton Oliver Stout Gil Bittle William Slaugh Stan Robbins Tess A. Haws Jack BYU Carter D. Roberts and Son Salt Department of Employment Security Curtie Py Harding Pens Department Harding P-Ta V. Bh. Nielson Gaden James A. Larson Vernal L. Nielson George Johnalon Jens Ogden Pridsy Mre. Johnston Nel Mo Smith Neay Seld Vernality Cit Losaten Dilworth Rust Adoree Preece Adeuree Jamation Ans Tthe Nally Uintah Stake Board Lions Jaycees
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