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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1947

Page

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Watkins Predicts Boost for Utah Water Project Funding

Senator Arthur V. Watkins of Utah predicted in Washington that House cuts to the reclamation budget would be restored by the Senate Appropriations Committee and approved by Congress. He argued for continued funding to pursue the Navajo development and associated projects over about ten years, defending reclamation amid Republican support from the Midwest and West. He urged restoration of a 5 million dollar investigative plan and a 500,500 dollar special Colorado River planning fund, asserting reclamation projects are self supporting and deserving even in hard times.

Arthur V. Watkins Wlah Washington House Senate Ean Gee Congress Niral Utah Midwest West Colorado Roth Watkins Erelamnstion Sen. Teft

Genealogical Convention at Claran Stake Prepare Talks

Two leaders of the LDS church will speak at the Claran stake genealogical convention on Sunday May 11 at the Second Ward Chapel. Carl Preece chairing the event outlines two sessions from 1 pm to 2 pm. The 1 pm session targets stake and ward genealogical work and lifelogics, while the 2 pm session invites the general public.

LDS Church Claran Stake Genealogics Carl Preece Dtake Second Ward Stoke and Ward Penealogy

Services Held Saturday for Orian Harrison

Funeral services for Orian Harrison were held Saturday at Naples Chapel under Bishop J. Ross Merrell. The service opened with the hymn Eternity sung by a quartet, followed by prayers and several tributes from family and friends. Interment took place at Vernal Memories Park with Swain Purcell Home directing. pallbearers included Rasmussen, Munzey, Merrell, Mynting, and Nowebsck.

Orian Harrison Japan Naples J. Ross Merrell Velda Simmons Dee Manewating Mande Orta Goodneh Arthur Worrison Abeyang Urn Goodrich Jerrell Tarde Geathy Mustew Adistpenshaw William BD Harrison Reidy Ervin Dayle Jock Don Extra Lita Ser Vernal Memories Park Swain Purceval Fer) Rasmussen Zio Jullien Munxey Boyd Merrell Tom Tmynting Shirley Nowebsck

Uintah Basin officials plan Roosevelt meeting on state rail and local impacts

Officials from Uintah Basin municipalities will gather in Roosevelt to study the effects of proposed LPT legislation on cities and towns. Mayor Stringham, other leaders, and utility and road representatives will discuss revenue, overgrazed pasture issues, population shares, and potential mill levy adjustments.

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Statewide Centponial Events and Local Openings

A fragmented notice lists upcoming statewide events and city performances from May 1 to May 6 including the Briggs ham monument ceremony, Blossom Time at Angel Street, Duchesne Mayors event, Fillmore gathering, and Salt Lake tabernacle services. It mentions opening hours Monday through Friday with free tickets available through Jane 6, and references several other venues and dates with unclear spellings.

Exhihiedjarle Brigham Youne Monument Tonle Angel Street Duchesne Fillmore Wanstin Hires Salt Lake Tabernaclt Jane Tickels

UHS Relay Team Secures Second at BYU Invitational

Ulatah High School relay quartet, George Bryant Orvil Merrell Fent DeMitle and Toward Richardson, coached by Frank Wetent, placed second to Murray High School in the BYU Invitational at Provo. The team earned their spot in a close race among eight competing high schools.

D Merchants Ulatah Hig Achonl Murray High School BYU Provo George Bryant Orvil Merrell Fent DeMitle Richardson Frank Wetent Ttam Spect Aires Vintah Mhalhieter

Kiwanis Ladies Night Relay Wins at Gala

Kiwanis club hosts Ladies Night with Jealous Klwahly Clay relay triumphing in a ceremonial event. The group celebrated a charter anniversary amid singing and dancing as attendees recalled community service milestones.

Annual county meeting featured at Rest. with open sessions

Uintah Dasin derymen will spotlight the easter gathering at Rest. on Friday. A demonstration under A. J. Morris and talks from local manufacturing and college speakers will be held in Calin hall. Free education and county agen events are planned, with remarks on the convention’s aims and local industry.

Agen Wien Detry A. J. Morris Herd Oe Ee Maly the College Calin Hall Wartah Duchess County Agen Voreekend

Regional Track Meet Set Here May 9

Regional track event scheduled for May 9 hosts Uintah High and rival schools including Blanding, Momb, Moutlerfly, Grown River-North Emery, and Math Emery. Hofagh acheste and UKE field events highlight a crowded lineup with Clas Aachoaly last year’s winner and Uintah runner-up.

Wintah Baas Andeldi Ube Ray Uintah High Oc Tither’ High Snotel Iives Blanding Momb Moutlerfly Grown River-North Emery Math Emery Hofagh Acheste Avend Sal Carhom High School Clas Ulniah

School Board Elects Merkley and Names Officers

Merkle y won the election over Bob Williams for a school board seat and Ha ld a Williams willi s, becoming secretary Amber Anaster was elected secretary while Col leen Campbell named business manager and Robert Lewin chaired. The district plans to gather statistical data, align calendars, and raise attendance.

Pudge Tate Yeies Ma Maeaer Heigh Merkley Bob Williams Mra Hilda Willesns Glade Bowards York Gian Amber Anaster Wan Ave Colleen Campbel Bell Bar Sod Mrazmaton Campbells Robert Lewin Dtre Bire Franklin Lewis Ees Lees Mian Campbell Lorislnn Poy Lewis Larryne Audrey Joon Ohlet

Kiwanis Club to Promote Rural Mail Box Standards

The Kiwanis Club in cooperation with the Rural Mail Box project plans to circulate notices to all rural free delivery box holders describing the new minimum standards for mailbox installation. County volunteers and postal officials urge compliance to avoid mail withholding. Chairman Tenn Zohtston, aided by J. D. Jones and Pontha Calder, lead the effort with postal department support.

Sara Kiwanis U. Frost Oat Bye Piwunis Volunary Ports Department Anderda Kiwanla Tenn Zohtston Aphore R Xn J. D. Jones, Holley Post Wae Pontha Calder

Congratulatory notices of births in area families

A fragmented list records congratulations for newborns across several families with names and birth dates. Entries mention Mr. and Mrs. and a series of newborn boys and girls with April and May birth dates, including families Wisener Johnson Massey Thomas Holt Koy and others.

and Wisener Harrienn Ee Iis Johnson Om Bay Itn Sohany Amassey Jn Gird Wad Re Arthur Norman L_ HL Thomas Rey Holt Aretesla Alvin Koy

Archdeacon of Utah to Speak Here Sunday

Archdeacon Will Bulkley of Salt Lake City, archdeacon of Utah, will address Vernal B. Paul’s Church Sunday May 4 at 1 as part of his long service in Utah. He came to Salt Lake City in 1868 and has led missions there. He later served in Provo and was appointed president of Utah in 1921, traveling thousands of miles across the state and engaging in social and community service. His active work with youth and civic groups marks a broad career in religious and public life.

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