Funeral services for Joe K Baker after Bonanza mine blast
Funeral services for Joe K Baker, 25, a Bonanza mine explosion victim, were held at Bingsbury Congregational Church with Dr J Franklin Robinson officiating. Also recovered were Kenneth R Richens, 23, and Everett Goodrich, 31. Baker, a World War II veteran born in Hallsville, married Peggy Lou Kimball in 1951 and is survived by his widow, her daughter, his mother in Ashland, Missouri, and several siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe K. Baker
Bonanza
Bingsbry Congregational Church
J. Franklin Robinson
Mr. Baker
Kenneth R. Richens
Vernal
Everett Goodrich
Bluebell
Peggy Lou Kimball
Farmington, N. M
Vie
Linda Louw Kimball
Tiis
Ashland
Jesse S. Willes Buried at Seattle
Funeral services for Jesse Simpson Willes were held in Seattle on March 7 with burial there. Born May 22, 1895 in Vernal, he was a son of Jess and Florence Slough Willes. Survived by wife Erma Brasher Wilkes, two daughters Vera and Elaine Kellsy, four grandchildren, four siblings, and his mother Matilda Willes of Vernal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Simpson Willes
Davis Ward
Seattle
Washington
Willes
Vernal
Jess
Florence Slough Wiles
Church of
JRE
Bae
Wiles Im 5
Doug Chew
Colorado
Erma Brasher Wilkes
Maybelle
Sim
Matilda“ Willes
Vera Willes
Mia
Elaine Kellsy
Francia Willes
Florence Southam
Ray Searle
Frontier Airlines Visits Vernal for Airport Era
Frontier Airlines plans to rent the terminal from Vernal and United County, boosting the airport’s appeal and service. A week of celebration will feature two sightseeing planes over the area. The company marks its 5,000th flight into Vernal since 1950 with 14,000 passengers to date. Frontier serves 94 cities and seeks a permanent certificate from the Civil Aeronautics Board next year, aiming for a strong 1954. Vernal service has grown from two daily flights to more, with improved flight times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frontier Airlines
Vernal
United County
Frontier Ai Lines
Frontier
Mary
Federal Civil Aeronautics Board
Lindsay
Funeral Services Held for Kenneth R Richens in Vernal
Funeral services for Kenneth R Richens 25 who died in the Bonanza explosion on November 5 were held at the Uintah Stake Center with Bishop Wyrum Slaugh directing. Jon K Baker 25 also perished in the blast and Everett Goodrich 31 remains missing. The service featured a mixed chorus and speakers including George C Davis and Harmon Sowards with burial at Vernal Memorial Park Cemetery. The afternoon included American Legion rites and pallbearers Frank Richens Owthorpe Lyle Richens Bill Richens Bart Chivery Archie Richens. Richens born July 31 1928 in Vernal attended Uintah High School and served in the National Guard before Army 1950. He is survived by his widow Custa Searles and several brothers and sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth R. Richens
Bonanza
Alfred Simper
Cen Ider
George Southam
George C Davis
Harmon
Rayer
Lige Jackson
Richens
Vernal
Lake Center
Kennett
Bor
2 Son Ho
Uintah High School
National Guard
Army
American Dilsontia
Custa Searles
East Lake City
Urviving
Mire
Dessie Chivers
Mra
Gladya Bust
Marvel Mra
Leona Bowthorpe
Mal
Archie Richens
Price
Lyle Richens
Helper
Dorisons
Hollywood
California
Why long casts hurt catching trout and what to use
Sports writer Jason Lucas argues against long fly casts and heavy sinking lines. He favors shorter, accurate 50 foot ranges and dry fly gear for trout and other fish. He recommends moderate power rods around seven to eight feet and light total tackle for effective fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jason Lucas
Sports Affeld
Audi
Frontier Air Freight Lead in Local Service Airlines
Vernal and Denver reduced to 84 hours for flyer convenience. Frontier maintains strong air freight share, carrying one third of all air freight among fourteen local service airlines nationwide. Mr Lindsay notes Frontier is the largest local service airline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal
Denver
Frontier
Lindsay
United States
Services Held For Last of Mine Victims
Funeral services for Everett St Goodrich 31 of Bluebell were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Bluebell Ward Chapel. He died in the November 5 Bonanza explosion that killed seven others and was the last to be recovered. Born in Bluebell on March 24, 1922, he was the son of John and Rogelia Hancock Goodrich. He served in the army 1942 to 1944 and received the Purple Heart for wounds on Okinawa. Survived by parents, brothers and sisters, and several relatives, his funeral included multiple musical tributes and was conducted by Bishop Jim Bird with interment at Bluebell cemetery and military graveside rites by the American Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett St Goodrich
Bluebell
Bluebell Ward
Goodrich Peat
Bonanza Alon
Surfar
John
Rogelia Hancock Goodrich
Altamont High School
Brigham Young University
Provo
Carbon College
Okinawa
Carbon County
Bonanza
Lloyd Goodrich
Kenneth Goodrich
Carma Mathews
Lorin Goodrech
Germany
Ardis Johnson
Montana
Carolyn Goodrich
Levision Hancock
Jim Bird
San
Leslie Goodrich
George Davia
Chellus M. Caldwell
Elfreda Bryson
Bernard Winkler
Moon Lake Stake
Porter Merrell
Arthur Mitchell
Mary Slaugh
Leslie Murphy
Moon Lake Stak
George Bartlett
Willis Larson
Fishing Rod Tones and Line Tapers Guide
A vintage guide notes rod strength and taper choice for dry and wet flies. It covers rod length, backbone, and action with term suggestions like D, HDH, NCR, AF, GBC, HCH. It also discusses leaders, line front tapers, and methods to improve casting and floating for trout and streamer use.
Utopia Club hears Indian customs panel at Mrs Taylor home
Members of the Utopia club were entertained by Mrs George Taylor Wednesday evening at her home. Mrs Charles Hatch led a panel on customs and living conditions in India with Mrs William Howard and Mrs LeRoy Taylor taking part. Earl Freeman presented pictures and wood carvings from India and Cecil Billings performed on piano and sang English ballads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utopia Clus
Utopia Club
George Taylor
Charles Hatch
India
William Howard
LeRoy Taylor
Earl Freeman
Cecil Billings
Susie Nelson laid to rest in Vernal memorial service
Funeral services for Susie Ivalee Giles Nelson were held at Jensen LDs chapel with Bishop Sam Woolley presiding. Interment followed at Jensen Cemetery. Born December 28 1879 in Sweetwater Tennessee, she moved to Jensen with husband James Alexander Nelson in 1903 and later to Vernal. Surviving are seven children sixteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Nelson
Quer Lee Oaks
Gawin
Jensen Cemetery
Vernal
Pere
Stewart
Wilkins
Salt Lake City
Lacy Stewart
Susie Ivalee Giles Nelson
Sweetwater
Tenn
Jesse
Susan ‘Leonard
James Alexander Nelem
Nelson
Jensen
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Price
Viengen
Fraight
Fa E Nels Bper
Man
Tahiti language songs at luncheon for 18 guests
The host sang several Tahiti language songs and served a two course luncheon for 18 members and their guest Mr Bills. The next meeting is planned at the home of Mrs LeRoy Taylor on April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Billings
LeRoy Taylor
Victor E Marshall Rites Held in Vernal
Funeral services for Victor E Marshall were held Wednesday at 2 in the Vernal Third Ward Chapel with Martin Curtis directing. He died Sunday night in a local hotel after a stroke. Born November 26, 1898 in Vernal, he lived in Vernal all his life and worked for Mountain States Telephone Co for eight years after five years at Vogue theatre. Surviving are a brother Milton Marshall Provo, five half sisters and one half brother. Burial was in Vernal Memorial Park Cemetery with pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor E Marshall
Vernal
Third Ward
Martin Curtis
Marshall
James Marshall
Mountain States Telephone Company
Vogue Theatre
Milton Marshall
Frovo
Francis Hartle
Merle Merrell
Eilen Atwood
Ethel Conner
Vera Hateh
Provo
Earl Marshall
Vernal Mortuary
Nathan C . Hardy
Chapel Cie
Alice Woolley
Roberta Ufford
Ruth Walker
Keith Fielding
Harmony Sowards
Jesse A. Hans
Robert Patterson
Floyd Holfeltz
Richard Merrell
Harvey Conner
Reuben Hartle
Newell Merrell
Eight thousand two hundred letters sent names list
A long list of female recipients appears with numerous surnames and titles including Mrs and Miss. The fragment shows a conveyance of 8200 letters to a roster of individuals such as Ken Sowards Mrs Harmon Sowards Beatrice Harrison Dorothy Marrs and many more, indicating a bulk mailing or outreach effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Sowards
Harmon Sowards
Beatrice Harrison
Edith Summin
Dorothy Marrs
Wayne Bullock
Nell Voorhles
Montgomery
Betty Roth
Ted Williams
Martin Reppins
Dixie Blackburn
Wiley Baucur
Irene Baucum
Mina Jurdock
Given Hack
Ada Anderson
Jennie Feltch
Evelyn Barnett
Don Showaller
Polly Hazelbush
Beverly Merkley
Ethel Bowden
Irene Ross
Francis Lennox
Olena Hacking
Lena McCarty
Chris McKinlay
Renee Henderson
Nadine Odekirk
Cherie Gee
Edna Eskelson
Jane Odekirk
Verda Hammond
Jeanie Hodgkinson
Mazie Christensen
Carma Rae Samuels
LeRoy Taylor
Merle Siddoway
Maurine Pease
Maurine Slaugh
Yvonne Millecam
de "Oy Vernon
Gladys
Sunset asks readers about Echo Park river monument claims
Sunset Magazine's March piece on Echo Park sparked letters from Vernal residents criticizing inaccuracies. Vernal Chamber of Commerce secretary manager Siddowlay corrected height figures for Steamboat Rock and editor Proctor Mellquist defended cross checked sources, noting no bias toward Sierra Club and accuracy of U.S. Geological Survey data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunset Magazine
LY Siddowly
Vernal Chamber of Commerce
Robert Herman
Utah
Colorado
Green
Yampa
Vernal
Sierra Club
Proctor Mellquist
Siddeway
Steamboat Rock
Siddoway
U. S. Geological Survey
U.sgs
Community letter thanks helpers from local club and school
Names listed include Dam Smith Jackie Walker Mild red Watkins Agnes Udy Emma Janan Johnston Sharon Gibbart and Mrs Tom Downard. The Commercial Club at Uintah High School aided. Apologies extended to unnamed helpers. those omitted should call the office at 340 and provide their name to the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dam Smith
Jackie Walker
Mildred Watkins
Agnes Udy
Emma Janan Johnston
Sharon Gibbart
Tom Downard
Uintah High School
Proper care tip for delicate lingerie washing
A damaged text outlines gentle washing of delicate lingerie by squeezing rich suds through the garment and rinsing. It notes that rubbing or twisting causes damage and suggests using adequate soap to remove grease or specks, with careful handling to avoid stretching the fabric.
Washing harms skin and fabrics careful drying advised
A guide on washing lingerie and garments to avoid streaking. Do not twist or over-roll with Turkish towels. Rinse until water runs clear. Hang to dry and press gently when damp to prevent uneven streaks and damp marks.
A Real Newspaper Is What The First Syllable Of Its Name Im ples
A concise description notes that a genuine newspaper lives by its name’s first syllable, implying a focus on core identity. The line hints at identity and brand rooted in name, suggesting tradition and reliability.
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Jesse S. Willes
Kenneth Richens
By Ted Kesteng
Mayor McGup
John Jarvis
Biagu
Susie Nelson
Susie Ivalee
Giles Nelson
Vernal Express
Victor Marshall
Echo Park
Jencerly
Lego Mutton Sale
Arnatn
Ellis
Ellis Couper
Borden
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