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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1945

Page

8

Ashley Preece and visitors noted at Sacra meeting

Mrs Alma Preece correspondent reports from Ashley with Doris Preece attending BYU Provo. Louie LeBorreay of Canada spent the weekend with Miss Preece. Parents Mr and Elva Allred received word. Vent Collett and Thomas F noted that her brother Garth Atwood Kidd spoke at a Sacra meeting in France. Villa Robbins and children were present.

Doris Preece BYU Provo Louie LeBorreay Canada

Family News From the Collett and Mecham Homes

A Sun day phone call brought word to Mr and Mrs Wiley Collett that their son Jack Hein is in New York after two years in Europe with the Navy. Keith Allen left for Maryland after a furlough with his parents. Archie Allen Keith has been away four months and sailed Saturday for San Diego after leave with his parents. Doyle Mecham notified his family that he has docked at San Francisco after ten months at sea with the merchant marine in the South Pacific.

Asp Sumnell Wiley Collett Willam Powell Jack Hein New York Europe Keith Allen Maryland Archie Allen Keith Texas Mecham Sar Diego California Bart Mecham William Morrison Doyle San Francisco Merchant

Organ Classes Held at Second Ward

Organ and choir classes conducted at Second Ward by S Alonzo Mitchell field secretary of the church music committee began Thursday. Three class sessions each Thursday include organ class at 2:30 PM a chorister class at 5 PM and another organ class at 8 PM. These classes will run for the next 12 weeks. Anyone desiring to enroll may sign up this week.

Second Ward S Alonzo Mitchell

Former Vernalite Named Utah FSA Director

Ivo Eames, a longtime Vernalite native, has become Utah FSA director succeeding Dr Fidelyn O Greaves. A former Utah State Agricultural College graduate, he joined the agency in 1935 as an agricultural specialist and district supervisor. He served as Utah county supervisor in Provo, then district supervisor with headquarters in Richfield, continuing agricultural specialist work. State offices will continue under Eli Clark Provo and Willis R HoDankley with 24 offices serving twenty-one units statewide.

Logan Ucc ESA Utah Provo Richfard FSA Tmput Clark Alfred Prove Willis R Oh Dankley Login

Lions Club Receives Membership Award Wednesday

The Lions Club was presented a bri nve plaque by former District Governor on behalf of Lions International, raising the club's membership from 60 to 75. The Vernal club is now the second largest in the state, achievements noted by Francis Feltch and others. The club also announced the Jabt Tee Singers would perform April 2. Henry Mihers planned a trip to Rangely at Baranzal on Tuesday with Army S S on furlough after 30 went in the FTO. Bob Milks and Mr Miles, former Jes pon resident, visited before retreat.

Bit Stringham Lins International Riulph Siddoway Glub Sidd Lions Club Francis Feltch Morteadier Urport Henry Mihers Rangely Baranzal Mide Army SS Orser FTO Bob Milks Mr Miles Jespon Holly Dj Y Calif

Magpie Bounty and Wildlife Coop Warned by Agencies

The Uintah County officials and Fish and Game Department cooperate on a magpie bounty program to deter predation on chicks and livestock. Payments of 2 cents per egg and 1 cent per head are offered, with funds raised by collectors at the County Agents office. The program runs Saturday mornings, 6 am to noon, and a March rule change is noted.

Uintah Carty Fish Warneches

V-Day Observed in Uintah County Parade and Dance

Uintah County to observe V Day Friday at 7 pm with sirens bells and a countywide observance. A procession forms at Uintah High School led by the high school band, followed by a 20 minute mayor led meeting and an evening dance. Proceeds fund war bonds.

Coty Uintah High School Boh Stringham I Mission

Colton Awarded Silver Star for Valor in Action

Col Colton receives the Silver Star for valor in action during the Roer river crossing and seven bridges construction under heavy fire. He supervised extension engineer operations while infantry and armored divisions advanced, with 144 casualties reported during bridge building. The 1104th Engineer Combat Group, in Germany since Sept 20, 1944, helped seize Aachen and pushed into the Netherlands amid harsh winter.

Page One Colton Colens Eerte Upot Utah Roer River Cal Collen 1104Th Engineer Cal Colton Germany Uhe Aachen Eatherland Cromny 1104Th Engaéers Serenter

Catholic Church Holds Three Services for Holy Week

The Catholic Church plans three services including Good Friday at St Johnsy Catholic Church and Easter Sunday events. The text notes Way of the Cross, Passion, Benedictine blessing, and singing in a service led by Margaret Francke, with remarks about the Blessed Sacrament.

God St Johnsy Catholic Church Miss Wall Margaret Francke

Hospital News Roundup From Island Park Burin Area

Mrs J Evars of Islind Park is a patient at Buin Hospital this week. Bark Stevens underwent surgery, and Mr or d Mes yen fosber was in another ward. A busy day at Wearbuttt, with Pope tl the summary of Mary Keithly at the hospital.

J Evars Islind Buin Mary Keithly Bo Seatal

Road Program Plans for Public Domain

Schedule fragment shows March and April events with itemized dates and groups. Basler 4 Cutty Caen and Juner Frem listed, Pest Prom on April 14, OU Workers Din on the 24, Lions Dance on the 22, Stake Drnsthod Meet on 23, and Futter Singers wd Stake Couferer noted.

Basler Cutty Caen Juner Frem Pest Prom OU Workers Din Lions Dance Stake Drnsthod Meet Amt Futter Stake Couferer

Plan for Grazing District Roads and Bridges Near Duchesne

A historical notice describes construction of multiple bridges and ford crossings south of Duchesne and Myton to aid grazing district administration and livestock safety. New roads and culverts will open fishing and hunting areas, improve fire control, and enhance access across Brush Creek, Cottonwood, Sand Wash, and surrounding canyons with several grazing units and fords becoming passable.

Nowyl Bova Ouray Ksay Utah Baxter Sunicty Willow Duchesne Myton Gravier Naylor

Ogden Visit Recalls Family and Employment Ties

Mrs Marda Stewart returned to Ogden last week where she has been employed. Her daughter Max is mentioned, and references to a recent move and family connections are noted. The text also mentions Mr and Mrs Sholay Ati, March 8 events, and Wallace Moon returning from a deployment.

Marda Stewart Ogden Eddore Max Sholay Ati

Verbal Fragments Record Local Social Notes

Leota Mrs Calvin Jorgensen and Mrs Calve dergemsen appear in a clipped social column. Mentions of Roosevelt Friday and a note that Wardle is confined to his bed with pneumonia. Nashville dialect fragments show illness and weekend visits among families.

Calve Dergemsen Barhy Miller Wert Roosevelt Bret Po Austin Wardle Eksind Duchesne

Roosevelt visitors and community events summarized

The report notes Roosevelt visitors at a Saturday Primary Ike conference including Mrs Ralph Durce and daughter Delsa and others from Iowa. A Saturday night dance honored Robert Hitch son of Mr and Mrs Golden Hatch before his departure after service. Details cover church meetings, a Sacrament program directed by Frank Walker, and a girls chorus with local participants. Wardle store care during Bishop Wardle’s illness and a Ver nal visit by Mrs Leora Stevens are also mentioned.

Roosevelt Ralph Dur ‘Ce Delsa Eona Jorgensen Lela 2Lda Vonda Barney Virs Leora Stevens Iowa Moiva Jorgensen Robert Hitchson Golden Hatch Aiter Robert En ‘Sted Pat Markey Frank Walker Seminary Mary Eksundera Hatch Vonda Barney Robert Hovey Leota Arthur Wiscomb Jr Ballard Oral Rasmussen Catherine Huber Mona Harrison la Kamp la Pont Betty Eldridge Ballard Lela Jorgensen Mary Eksuni Venda Barney Vera Hatch Scott Bachelor of Randlett William Wilson Wardle Austin Wardles

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