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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1951
Page
12
Uintah High School's Baby Utes, under coach John Hacking, finished the Uintah Division season 0-1 in league play but rallied to win 31-17 over Roosevelt, earning a mythical title and their second state bid in three years. Roosevelt then defeated Uintah 28-24 in the league finale.
Uintah High School basketball players and coach were guests of local fans at a Gateway Cafe dinner Saturday evening. A complete chicken dinner was served as appreciation for the team's fine play during the season, which ended with the tie in Rangely between the Utes and the Roosevelt Roughriders.
Uintah high school adds Ralph Hatch and James Trujillo to replace Woodrow White and Frank Lee who recently resigned. The trio joins Arnold Perry to form the school's custodial staff at Uintah.
Roosevelt defeated the Third Ward M Men 45 35 in a Division 14 match held locally with special permission. Spectators noted moments of good play but inconsistent team coordination. Vernal and Sugar House Ward clashes followed, Sugar House earning a 33 31 win after a 21 12 halftime lead, while Vernal led 21 12 at intermission before Roosevelt surged to victory. Funeral notice for W E Glines lists long service as deputy water commissioner and survivors including widow, three sons, two daughters, and several siblings.
Spring fever sweeps Uintah with students flocking to practice for the March 23 speech and business contest in Price. Prom planning rises as seniors prepare outfits and dates while junior activities shift to the Stake Center. A dramatic note from James Pitton on the A bomb era contrasts with end of basketball season and a Saturday banquet at Gateway Cafe.
Naples Explorers travel to Provo for a district playoff against Myton, top Roosevelt Stake, after a 26 21 victory that placed them first in the Uintah district. Myron leads Naples with a high total while P Finn tops Myton and Bud Goodsich scores 8. Preliminary game Maeser beats Ballard 43 14 as Galley nets 15 for Mooser and Ballard’s Bingham scores 7.
Gail Faien Maughat reports Uintah's representative to the Rotary Club Youth Convention held in Salt Lake City. March 4 5 6 sessions included tours to the Utah Oil Refinery and Eimco, a state legislature visit, and an air tour. Scholarships totaling 4000 were awarded to top Utah students after group screening and judging.
Mrs Robbins died from a skull fracture after an accident and was pronounced dead at hospital. Mr Robbins died early Wednesday in Downey Hospital from multiple injuries including five broken ribs a punctured lung a broken jaw and a leg fracture. The couple, longtime Salt Lake City residents, married August 1 1948 in the Salt Lake Temple. Mrs Robbins, born September 26 1930 in Vernal, was a Uintah High School alumna and BYU student who worked as a receptionist in a Salt Lake physician’s office.
Classified listings describe a four room modern home near Jensen school in Jensen Utah with tiled kitchen and bath, hardwood floors, and yard. also a 3100m apartment for rent, and furnished rental options. Also notes a trade proposal for a home in Vernal with electric kitchen, two lots, pond, and trees, plus price and contact details. Public notices include a visit from Mrs. Harvey Knight and a hospital update on her husband.
The family expresses thanks to all who gave aid during illness and after the death of husband and father Wm E Giles. They are grateful for expressions of sympathy and for funeral assistance.
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