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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1950

Page

1

Burning Plane Crash Near Willow Creek Summit Hits Sayles Couple

William H. Slaugh, Price councilman, reports discovering a burning private plane on Indian Canyon road near Willow Creek summit. The March 22 crash killed Mr. and Mrs. Roe E. Sayles of En, Washington. Slaugh and others helped remove the bodies and fight the flames.

William H. Slaugh Indian Canyon Willow Creek Cans Roe E. Sayles En, Wash Price Laugh Leek Leah Slaugh Sasson van Killian Duchess Moothy Helper and Hiere Sleogh Vernal

South Carolina Indian Couple Visit in Vernal

Chief Blue of the Catawba Nation and his wife, devout in the LDS church for six decades, travel toward Salt Lake City to attend general conference. The trip, funded by the church, honors Chief Blue’s years of faithful service and his role in converting nearly all of his nation to the church. Don Walker, son of Mrs. Neva Walker, is mentioned in transition from service to employment.

Temple Square Salt Lake City Tabernacle Sam Blue Chief Blue Blue Vernal LDS Church

Vernal Church Official Injured In Utah Auto Crash

Assistant Vernal postmaster Jease A. Haws and Vernal counselor in the Vintah Stake presidency suffered a fractured neck vertebrae and severe brain concussion in a Sunday night collision. Two other Vernal men, Mark Allen and Nyle Merkley, sustained shock and minor injuries. The crash occurred at Fifth West and Main when Haws northbound car collided with Merkley’s eastbound vehicle.

Jease A. Haws Vernal Vintah Uintah‘County Hospital Mark Allen Nyle Merkley Merkley Alien Haws Fifth West Main Streets Raymond Gee

Famed Magician Tobe to Speak at K and F Club

Dr Franz J Polgar famed for telepathy and memory feats is announced as speaker for Uintah Knife and Work Club on Friday April 4. Affiliated with Associated Clubs Tang flow and laments, Polgar demonstrates mind transfer and psychic phenomena to club members.

Franz J. Polgar Hse Uintah Polgar Price University of Budapent New York University America Budapest

Local Dairy Wins Highest Award at State Meet

The Vinish Central Dairy earned a gold certificate for its homogenized milk and a gold certificate for cheddar cheese at the Utah State Agricultural College event in Logan March 13 to 17. General manager T Edward Aycock said the gold certificate is the top honor, requiring at least 95 points for milk and cheese scores of 93. The program aims to raise dairy quality across the state with judging by competent officials and emphasis on uniformity, flavor, and processing.

Vinish Central Daman Asm Utah State Agricultal College Logan T. Edward Aycock Aycock

Funeral Services Held Monday For Mrs. Rooks

Funeral services were held Monday at 2 pm in the First Sapa church with Mrs Mary Bal Leigh listed and with first counselor ema Caldwell of the Bishopric conducting. Prayer in the home was offered by Blaine Lee. A double artses consisting of Louise Caldwell was noted. (Continued on Page 5)

Sapa Mary Bal Leigh Ema Caldwell Blaine Lee Louise Caldwell

Entertainers To Give Show For Seminary Residents

Entertainers present an outstanding evening’s entertainment for seminary residents. KSL marks the occasion with a genial host and Utah’s popular performers. Proceeds benefit the seminary building at the new Union High School as vocal, organ, and phonograph acts captivate the audience.

I ' Id Ksl Narke Gong Utah Marri Eee Seiad Pan Ibaa eAfkira Loese New Union Highh School

Salt Lake Men New Managers Of Waite Motor

Ensign and his son Earl Vv Simonson are among the managers of Waite Motor, located one mile west of Vernal. The presentation notes their recent move to Vernal and their prior operations in Salt Lake City.

Salt Lake Waite Motor Ensign Earl Vv. V. Simonson Vernal Ensign Warane W. Eawn

Pine Taving Awarded to Rangely Man

The council awarded a contract to Rangely man W. GC. Strlexel at 88c per foot to lay the new steel pipe replacing the concrete flow line from the Sessions field to Merkley Bridge in Ashley Canyon. Work starts April 1 and should finish in 30 working days. Bidder Campbell Construction Co. Vernal and Griffith Garnel and Car also submitted bids. Building permits issued include Wiley Baucum for a home at Sth West and Main valued at 36000 dollars and Don Showalter for a duplex at 350 W 28.

Sessions Field Merkley Ashley Canyon Council Jasteek W. GC Strlexel Rangely Strievel Jaying Campbell Construction Company Vernal Griffith Garnel Follwing Wiley Baucum Cman Sth West Main Don Showalter

Well to Test South End of Ashley Oil Field

Reported by geologist Tom Turner a well was drilled to 70 feet at the Ashley field. Company officials expect drilling to resume soon after weather clears. Mentioned Kerr-McGee and Hue Hout, with references to U.S.A. No. 30 and Notview field relations.

Ashley Oil Field Oie Tom Turner Geolog Béithe Benen Bf Ashley Kerr-McGos Hue Hout U.S.A Eliey Notview Rollandeworth Itr Ity

Work Resumed at Bonanza After Explosion and Fire

Fire at the Bonanza Meine ore mine started by an explosion damaged open cuts and silenced operations. Crews fought the blaze through the night spraying water into blasts, extinguishing the flames with earth. No injuries reported as blast charges were not detonated and all workers were off shift.

Bonanza Hagsree Te Juine

Institute for Parents to Be Held Monday

An institute for parents begins Monday April 3 at the Unit BiB School Auditorium to aid residents with child guidance problems. Dr Anthon B Cannon associate professor of sociology UNE will be first speaker, with later talks by F M Alder Judge Provo and R W Roskelly and Don Carter.

Anthon B. Cannon School of Sociology and Social Work University of Ui Pita Freda Davis Uintah County Clair A. Acord H. M. Lundell John Stagg Central A. Alwyn C. Maeser Avar Rigby Uintah Hugh W. Colton PTA Vernal Cannon University of Chicago Institute of Religion Flagstaff Ariz University of Wyoming Institute of Youth The American 2 Wintah F. M. Alder Provo Aul R. W. Roskelly Don Carter USAC

Funeral Rites Held for Forrest A Lee

Funeral services were conducted for Forrest A. Lee, 40, on Monday at 10 a.m. in the Catholic church under the direction of Father Wendell of Roosevelt. Musical numbers included Oh Come and Mourn With Me Awhile and Cantinnandt.

Forrest A. Lee Catho- Me Father Wendell Roosevelt

Washington Aids Echo Hearings Set in April at Ben Park

Officials from five Upper Basin States plan to meet in Washington DC with delegates and federal representatives to discuss aid and transportation. Indiana and other state senators and congressmen are said to attend, with about 2 30 delegates expected at the hearing. John Lindsay will travel to Washington for the hearing.

Washington Tea Ben Park O of Toter Oscar Chapman Washington D.C Bes Chamber Mir Linke Ciaton Mea Omney Eral Upper Basin Satorato Fanning John T.tindsay Balt Mana Challenger

Indians Seek Parley With Governor Over Reservation Affairs

Northern Utes of Utah request audience with Gov. Lee to express views on reservation matters. Tribal officials say Fretwell, Foosevelt, and Duchesne publisher offered information without authorization and did not reflect Indian beliefs. The council unanimously posted a resolution seeking authorized representation and Governor Leawaz engagement to learn about tribal affairs.

Fort Duchesne J. Bracken Lea Wintah and Ouray Lee Carl Harris Utah Reginald Curry Clifford Fretwell Foosevelt and Duchesne Gov. Let Minnesota Fretwell Curry Ford Leawaz EE S Haplatiz In- Alenneonte

Uintah Basin Junior Livestock Show set for June 1 to 3

Uintah Basin Junior Livestock Show heads to the Fair Grounds June 1 2 and 3 with anticipated record entries says Sid Merkley president. The show aims to be the biggest in thirteen years as 4 H and FFA members lead with projects and sales to support home industry and youth business training.

Uintah Basin Jr Uintah Basin Fair Grounds Sid Merkley Itdsittle FFA

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South Carolina Don Walker Mis Neva Walker Ooo Louis Johnson Wiliam Radisill Philadelphia Viexvo Farand Generel Dr. Frans L Polyar Magician Tobe K. & F. Club Mrs. Rooks Institute For Parents A. ‘Theodore Johnson St. George Verne Dr. Anthon B. Cannon Forrest A. Lee Enivoys Echo: Ark Ure Mr. Carry London Grant Notrish Shaw 4-H Ff.a
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