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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1944

Page

4

Sacrament Meeting Speakers and Community News Roundup

Sacrament speakers included Philip Watkins and Walter Woolley Bir with families visiting and a baby girl announced by Mr and Mrs Orlo Goodrich. Local events feature a Married Folks dance, Gleaner class lecture by Mia Marie Jensen, junior class festival, and various military departures and arrivals among residents.

Philip Watkins Walter Woolley Bir Mra Armon Mopper Relel Society Orlo Goodrich Frank Watkins Vernal Fred McClean Emma Pullinger Roossvelt Mia Marie Jensen Mia

Fund for Bounties Declared Plentiful

Moratan trappers TB Kenney state agricultural commissioner says bounty payments for predatory animal pests will continue with ample funds to cover all claims. As of March 1 fund collections total 47954.83 versus 20804 in claims. Funds come from 28 military on 21 sheep in the state and much is held by local banks not yet turned over. Uintah County bounty payments through March 9 totaled 82800 to 98 people for 405 coyotes and 83 cats. County Bounty committee led by J Harold Reader will meet monthly 1 to 6 pm to issue payments. Bounty set at 6 dollars for coyotes and cats.

Moratan Trappers Kenney State Agricultural Complasioner Uintah J Harold Reader

Local notices from Uintah county include estate claims and births

Various items list family updates and probate notices. Bille Tuckey travels to Salt Lake City to visit parents while other notes report wintering in Independence Maine, a baby boy born March 13, and a Denver trip for a spouse in the air corps. Probate creditors for Joel A Bascom estate are urged to file by May 17 1944 with E R Lawrence Cooper Attorney.

Bascom Edoiinisiardx Lawrence Cooper Uintah State Bank Uran Matilda Bascom Joel A Bascom M16 AG

Directors Named for Vernal Rodeo Association

Vernal Rodeo Association directors named at a Vernal Bank meeting. Twenty six directors serve one and two year terms. One year directors include J R Hopkins Russell Keetch Dr J W Stevens Russell Montgomery Eugene Welst John Hanlem Clark Feltch Victor Wilkins. Two year directors are Olis Weeks Alvin Weeks EB Leland Bennion Karl Allen Henry Blaugh George P Roth Ernest Caldwell Howard L Galdwel

Vernal Rodeo Committee Bank ‘of Vernal J © R Hopkins Russell Keetch J W Stevens Russell Montgomery Eugene Welst John Hanlem Clark Feltch Victor Wilkins Olis Weeks Alvin Weeks EB Leland Bennion Karl Allen Henry Blaugh George P Roth Ernest Caldwell Howard L. Galdwel

Uintah School Board Study Survey Notes and Requests

The Uintah School Board review covers bus fuel use about 700 gallons daily and travel on muddy roads. It notes requests to rent Central School rooms for entertainment at five dollars per evening, with arrangements via Principal John Stage. A daily health check for scarlet fever symptoms was requested to exclude affected students. Stella Harris Oaks, Uintah High drama instructor, will take leave to attend Columbia University in Chicago in April.

Page One Central School John Stella Harris Oaks Uintah High Columbia University Chicago

Sunday School Skiing and Church Program in Provo

Eugene Tuckett returned from Provo after a several day visit. The Sunday School seniors enjoyed a skiing and coasting party at Ross Park Friday evening and gathered at Nila Perry's home. Games and a luncheon followed with Eva Merkley and Pearl Dudley as speakers. Kenneth Parry played piano solos and Ronald Jenn gave a scriptural reading, while Relief Society quilting was held at James Holfeltz home. Daughters of the Utah Pioneers met at Mrs Henry Workman's home with Mrs Eldon Billing elected captain, and officers named.

Eugene Tuckett Provo Ross Nila Perry Eva Merkley Pearl Dudley Kenneth Parry Pano Solo Ronald Jenn Relief Society James Holfeltz Daughters of the Utah Pioneers Henry Workman Joe Price Lola McCarrell Colo Kathleen Merkley Delores Caldwell Eldon Billing Lowell Wardle Cecil ,Billings Henty O'Slaugh

Joly Stitchers Meeting At Mrs Perry Home

The Jol y Stitchers sewing club was entertained at the home of Mrs Ivan Perry with a delicious luncheon. Sunday School officers and teachers hosted partners at the home of Mr and Dr Bion Billingslas on Wednesday evening. refreshments were served after the showing of a short film. The next meeting is set for April 1 at the home of Mrs Ble don Bailegs.

Stephe Perry Garliamentarian Mra Bledon Bailegs Joly Stitchers Sewing Club Ivan Perry

Allred announce arrival of baby born March 18

Mr and Mrs Claud Allred announce the arrival of a baby girl on March 18. Miss Dorothy Harrison returned from Salt Lake City after spending a week visiting sister Mrs Virginia Stewart. George Long stays at the home of Mr and Mrs Bterl Cook while they visit Mrs Scooks parents in Logan. Mr and Mrs Elmer Swett with Mrs Alvin Smith went to East Liles City Wednesday for the wedding of Miss Wilma Swett to Lt Grant H Hansen at the LD& temple Thursday. Ralph Preece returned Friday to radiate after spending a two weeks leave with his wife and baby and his parents Bishop and Mrs Alma Preece. Hyrum B Calder and Lewis & Gardiner were the speakers at Sacrament meeting Sunday. Mr and Mrs Marion Westover left Tuesday for Seattle. Bud Anderson to be stationed at Ft Douglas. Darrell Johnston returned from Portland Ore Friday. Mrs Jtin stun remained for medical aid.

Claud Allred Dorothy Harrison Alma Preece Hyrum B Calder and Lewis & Gardiner Sacrament Meeting Marion Westover Seattle Bud Anderson Ft | Douglas Darrell Johnston Portland Jtin Stun

Maeser and Ogden Socials Report Weekend Visits

Beatrice Stringham travels to Balt Lake City for a convention while Mrs Peari Caldwell chats with family. Several locals attend events in San Diego East Lake City and Logan for Proby nurses examinations. Families visit Camp Adair and Weber College. notes on servicemen and sailors include Farragut training and England deployment.

Beatrice Stringham Balt Lake City Peari Caldwell William Schaefermeyer San Diego J Ferron Hacking East Lake City Winifred Bingham Bruce B Camp Adair Furligh Thomas E Hpli Lela Carter Provo Fred Losee Clearfield Jayard Mary Logan Earl Wamaley Brice Price Maeser Raymond Bullock Sgt Raymond Bullock Langequely England Melvin Roberts Salt Lake City Louise Stringham Ella Stringham Weber College Ogden Jack Young Hanna Lou Timothy Dan R Richens St Luke City Ethelwynne Collett Cart

Local notes and injuries from the Salt Lake trip

Word from Comp ton Calif reports William Stanham injured by a car while fixing a tire. Hip thigh bone and shoulder blade broken. Hospitalized at Long Beach Naval Hospital and progressing as well as can be expected. Sheep killed and injured by stray dogs. thirty slain, six more died from dog teeth. Sgt and Mrs Fred N Giler from Camp Adair visited. Leo Hacking to Fort Douglas for army examination. Pvt G Warren Merkley on ten day furlough from San Diego visiting his parents.

Lldyd Richards Salt Lake Compton Calif William Stanham Naval Hospital Long Beach Willem Murray Fred N Giler Camp Adair Gies Jos P Hacking Leo Hacking Fort, Douglas Expers Warren Merkley San Diego George A Merkley

Ensen Cottage Meeting and Stake Activities Report

A cottage meeting was held Wednesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Ross B Snow with speakers Walter Collier William Mott and Ernest Caldwell. Missionary Andrew Dudley returned home Saturday after four months of temple work in East Lake City. The Relief Society annual dance occurred Friday night with a basket lunch served. Ward conference took place Sunday. Alvin B Weeks, stake Sunday school superintendent and board, attended with Mrs Sarah Richardson and Belle Angua. Archie Johnson, Byron Goodrich Grant West and Jesse Haws of the stake presidency attended sessions. Mr and Mrs Leo Merrell of Naples visited Leo’s parents. Ira Gardner spent several days last week in Salt Lake City visiting daughters Lamar and Mrs Wesley Barton and family in Midvale. The tie went out of Green River Sunday night March 19.

Ross B Snow Walter Collier Wm Mott Ernest Caldwell Stake Andrew Dudley East Lake City Relief Society Alvin B Weeks Stake Sarah Richardson Belle Angua Archie Johnson Byron Goodrich Grant West Jesse Haws

Weekend Visits and Community Notes

Saturday evening visitors included Mra Fitza Woods of Myton and Mrs Emma Galbraith and Mrs Emma Lou Wardle who spent Sunday in Vernal hosted by Mr and Mrs Harvey Knight. Eph Eskelson and Louis Ferguson planned to enlist in the army soon fading leaving the sixth son of Mrs Robina Ferguson. Mrs Gail Sidddeway of Oakley reports her husband Gail DeWay is in Africa and Eleanor Faydock of Crusher is noted. Albert Semken and Alex Duvall were in Roosevelt on Monday.

Mra Fitza Woods Myton Ver Emma Galbraith Emma Lou Wardle Vernal Harvey Knight Ible Eph Eskelson Louis Ferguson Army Louis Will Bel Mra Robina Ferguson Gail Biddeway Oakley Utah Fe Gail Bid‘deway Africa Siddeway T Fay

Dairy Feed Payments Arriving on February Milk and Cream Bales

Dairy feed payments are issued on February milk and cream bales at 60 cons per cwt of milk and 6 cents per round of butterfat. Producers may present evidence of sales at the AAA office any Tuesday or Saturday to receive payments.

Dairly AAA

Reverend Wilson Visits Union Church With Family

Rev Harold Wilson of Rempee Ariz visited with his mother Mrs Lulu Wilson and sister Mrs Ruth Curry. While in town he held several meetings at the Union Church before Frances Nebeker and Mrs Srama Tou Wardle of Prova returned home.

Harold Wilson Rempee | Ariz Lulu Wilson Ruth Curry Union Church Frances Nebeker Srama! Tou Wardle Prova

Subsidy Extended to March and April Payments Discussed

Word indicates subsidy extension through March and April. The combined payment will be issued after May 1, with rates set at half a cent per pound for whole milk and a fraction of a cent for butterfat.

Wilice

Central School Bird House Contest Showcased

The Central School Second Grade Audubon Club held a bird house contest to boost wild bird populations. Fifty three houses from all grades were displayed with ten cash prizes awarded to winners Bruce Johnson Verly Mackay Gary Richardson Philip Pope Grant Vest Jr Bryan Jolson Veldo Pope Deloy Shiner Don Mille tam and Max Hawa.

Prizs Beatrice Stringham Lola Christenson Bruce Johnson Verly Mackay Gary Richardson Philip Pope Grant Vest Jr Bryan Jolson Veldo Pope Deloy Shiner Don Milletam Max Hawa Mr Thorne

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