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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1951

Page

15

White rocks Kay Robb Weds Gail Rasmussen

Mr and Mrs Virgil Hobb traveled to Salt Lake City on Wednesday March 7 to witness the Temple ceremony uniting Kay Robb and Gail Rasmussen of Bennett. The couple honeymooned after the ceremony. The note lists local ward activities and visits including Scout Court of Honor and Primary conference plans for March 18 and a Relief Society social on March 16.

Virgil Hobb Salt Lake City Kay Gail Rasmussen Bennett Bishop Atwood Lsd Marines Christensen Preston Atwood Whiterocks Scout Court of Honor Mada Neilson Phyliss Wardle Zella Gardner Kiterocks Relief Society Ward Chapel Charlie Quitch

Lapoint Couple 4 Grandson Killed By Automobile

Kenneth Horrocks Broadhead five year old grandson of Mr and Mrs Joseph Horreckx of Lapoint died in a Salt Lake hospital from injuries after being struck by a car while crossing Crescent Street near his home. He was born July 10, 1945 and was a Nitlong resident of Jorden.

Kenneth Broadhead Joseph. Horreckx Lapoint Salt Lake Hospital Grant Broadhead Broadhead Edna Horrocks Crescent Highway Patrol Kenneth Horrocks Broadhead Jorden

Apop Family Moves to Whiterocks Farm Home

The Apop family moved to the Tommy LaRose house in Whiterocks. Mr and Mrs La Rose now reside on their farm east of town on Whiterocks beach. Mr and Mrs Francis Crozer of Neola spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Elbert Smith. Albert Harris of the stake high council attended church services here Sunday.

Apop Tommy LaRose Whiterocks LaRose Francis Crozer Neola Elbert Smith Albert Harris The Stake High Counsel

Seaport News Retains Spanish Citations Through 1813

An item notes the seaport’s history with Spanish citations and names key dates through 1813, outlining how the port’s records reflect Spanish influence and activity up to that year. The brief mentions Movile Alanamas and related figures as part of the archive’s timeline.

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Board explores lands and conservation plan details

The advisory board discussed a vast conservation project across Diamond Mountain and Unit BY area. Key figures Frank Huber and Frank Huber donors were thanked for seed and funds. future steps include reseeding, contour furrowing, dam construction, and cooperation with stockmen and BLM.

Page 1 Jensen Jorgensen Frank Huber Freed Ranch Co Elmer Lind Brion Jones Edgar Jones Diamond Mountain Oil and Moisture Kennedy Coyote Fish and Game Committee Blue Mountain Little Mountain BLM Colorado State Dinosaur National Monument Green River White River B. H. Stringham Dale C. Naylor WE. Seeley Tom Jarvey Keith Smith John Bennion Joe Haslem Willis Stevens J. T. Murdock Floyd E. Lamb William B. Wallis J. Harold Reader Mr. Reader H. E. Seeley Keith Pals Joe Hasem

Indian Mission Conference Set for March 31 in Roosevelt Stake Chapel

An Indian Mission Conference will be held on Saturday March 31 at 7 30 pm in the Roosevelt Stake Chapel. Sidney B Sperry, a specialist on Indian and American history, will be the featured speaker with Joseph Hap also addressing the congregation. Invitations go to four Stake presidencies the Indian quorum of seventies with their wives and others who wish to attend. Indian orchestras will provide music for dancing after the meeting and refreshments will be served.

Roosevelt Stake Sidney B. Sperry Joseph Hap A. Indian

County anticipates sum as attorney frees fund

The article notes that ten percent of state receipts from federally leased lands will be paid annually to the respective counties. It discusses a draft bill by Rep. Hopkins and committee input, with Attorney General Vernon directing finance to arrange payments. A lump sum covering 1945 is expected soon.

Rep Hopkins Oil and Gas Committee of Vernal Chamber of Commerce A. P. Voorhles Vernon Finance Commission

Oil News Continued From Page One

Ammonia odor noted as drill stem test runs from 3330 to 3392 feet for two hours, revealing 50 feet mud. Bonanza Roy M. Johnson’s Oil Fee No 1 four miles east of Bonanza targets Green River with total depth 20751 feet, fishing for bafler. Hell’s Hole canyon location reaming down to 8 inch casing at total depth 1790 feet. Neal No 2 (Govt) and Johnson’s Neal No 2 (Govt) rotated nine miles SE of Vernal at SW NW SE 4S 22E drilling ahead at 4586 feet with Phosphoria pay zone expected Thursday.

Bonanza Roy M. Johnson Green River Bafler Hell’s Hole Canyon Neal No Govt Johnson's Neal No. 2 Vernal

Butternut squash as a versatile ingredient

The squash is commonly served as a main vegetable but also used in muffins oils pies and various desserts offering flexible culinary uses.

Graveside rites held for Bartlett infant in Tridell

Graveside services were held Thursday at 4 pm for Dane Bartlett infant son of George W and Frances Kitchen Bartlett. He died in Vernal fourteen hours after birth. The song Oh My Father was rendered by a mixed group. Bo Casrell Goodrich gave remarks. Burial followed at Tridell Cemetery under Vernal Cemetery direction. Survived by parents four brothers James Bartlett of Salt Lake City Robert Maybell Cale Lorraine and Grant Bartlett of Tridel and three sisters Katherine Margo and Maurice Bartlett of Tridel and grandparents Mr and Mrs Lev Kitchen.

Tridell Dane Bartlett George W Frances Kitchen Bartlett Father Bo Casrell Goodrich Tridell Cemetery George Bartlett Salt Lake City Robert Maybell Cale Lorraine Grant Bartlett Tridel Katherine Margo Maurice Bartlett Lev Kitchen

Roosevelt Post Hosts Legion and Auxiliary Night Dance

Roosevelt Post of the American Legion hosted a Monday evening program and dance for Legion and Auxiliary members and partners from eastern District No 9 at Roosevelt Legion Hall. Attendees from Jensen Vernal Duchesne Myton and Altonah enjoyed singing dancing numbers and a buffet supper.

Roosevelt Post American Legion Legion

Meagher Wins Half Share in Ashley 611 Field

The case centers on whether the lease remained in effect after a 1946-era dispute. Judge Dunford ruled the lease lapsed, giving Meagher sole rights. The Supreme Court reversed, holding the old lease still in effect, with origins in early oil and gas development from the 1920s and gas delivery to Vernal until 1941.

J. Meagher Ashley Field Dunford Meagher Supreme Court Vernal State Public Service Commission

Scenic Loop Project Promoted As Tourist Attraction

Mayor C R Henderson signs contributed signs for a Scenic Loop drive project with vacation maps to be distributed to hotels motels and gas stations. Maps on regular letter paper may double as letterheads. A Diamond Mountain to Lions Point drive brochure in color was discussed for next year.

C. R. Henderson Loop Drive Stour Diamond Mountain Lions Point Echo Fark Dam

Social whirl and March events calendar notes

Calendar of events for March lists numerous meetings and social activities including Ladies Aid card party Garden Club Central PTA Beaux Arts BPW District Convention and more with dates like March 15 17 19 21 and 28. Mrs Robert L Aycock is seriously off a hospital in Salt Lake City.

Fineesse O. T. Bridge Stake Meller Society Party Ladies Aid Card Party Esther Women's Feculty League Garden Club Central Pta Ladies Aid Beaux Arta BPW Toples Rebekahoe Warley Progressive Arts Penis Ob Slay Missionaries Up&l Federated Women's Chairs Klwanis School Board Salt Lake St. Patrick’s Central School Pta City Council Joyces FFA UHS Opera American Legion Lions Youth Conference Indian Mission Robert L. Aycock Salt Lake City

Ken's Appliance Reopens in New Location After Fire

Announcement that Ken's Appliance, formerly at 2 W Main in the Witmer and Allen Building destroyed by fire, will reopen Saturday in the former Stagg Plumbing site at 33 Fast Malin. It features the first showing of the 1951 Kelvinator line of appliances. friends and patrons are invited to visit.

Ken Dpailants W. Main Witmer and Allen Stagg Plumbing Fast Malin Entoday Kelvinator

Vernal Jaycees Lead State Meeting in Salt Lake City

Vernal Jaycee president Alvin Bowden spoke at a State Board meeting at the Hotel Newhouse in Salt Lake City on Jayceeism benefits to the individual. Ralph Preece led a fundraising forum and other Vernal visitors included state leader Ken Sewards Glenn Cooper Whitney Hammond and Lawrence Siddaway with reps from 33 of 44 chapters.

Alvin. Bowden Vernal Jaycee Newhouse Salt Lake City Bowden Ralph Preece Vernal Club Vernal Ken Sewards Glenn Cooper Whitney Hammond Lawrence Siddaway

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