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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1947

Page

15

District Court Hears 26 Cases In One Week

Seventeen civil cases eight probate and one criminal case were heard Friday by Judge Joseph E. Nelson at the regular term. A suspended sentence of 20 years was given Benjamin Sampson on a forgery charge. Several divorces and name restorations were granted, motions set and continuances issued. A $1500 judgment and costs were awarded Emmanuel Tryonatt against Gen Wm Houser. Several cases were overruled or dismissed with prejudice.

Joseph E. Nelson Fourth District Court Benjamin Sampson Lizzie Clark Fullmer Theoidipus Fullmer Richard B. Covel Hazel Brett Covel Thefendant Hazel Howard Myrtle Agnes (Ihert Frank Vi Gilbert Myrtle Agnes Miisner Leora Roper Grant Roper Donna Timothy Young James L. Young Helen Joyce Boren Jack L. Boren Iven Farr Fekelson Beverly V. Eskelson Wm. G. Lichfield Lafe Richardson Et. Ax Jack R. Robertson Augustus Smith W. T. Hanna K. L. Ballard Mildred M. Dillman John E. McNaughton Variety Stores, Inc Bath Luck, Staley Vernon Jordan Meagher Willys International Eugene Tuckett Emmanuel Tryonatt Wm Houser

Alterra Rates In Basin Activity Meet

The Basin Activity Meet featured ratings across categories. Arva Atwood and Lynn Haslem earned superior for One act play, with the play itself rated excellent. Other sections included superior or excellent in dramatic readings, humorous readings, extemporaneous talks, and orations. The panel discussion received an excellent rating led by Joyleen Curtis, with multiple speakers. The band and trumpet trio also received ratings, along with various solos and typing classes earning 1 to 3 ratings. Mrs. Edwards directed the speech events and Clyde Johnson led the marching band under the direction of John T. Kitchen.

Arva Atwood Lynn Haslem Glenn Eldredge Norman Bodily Joyce Haslem Lueie Wilson Jack Rasmuesen Jung Bowden Joyleen Curtis Howard Murray Joleen Curtis Lela Jorgengen June Bowden Twila Wilson Weldon Wooley DeVern Ross Melda Rasmussen Edwards Clyde Johnson Twila Bigelow Janet Glistrap Eldred Wilson Esmond Wilson Melve Jorgensen Ping John T. Kitchen Tess Goodrich Lila Jorgensen Barbee White Florence Justice

County Assessor's Sale Notice for 1947 Personal Property

Notice of county assessor sale set for May 12 1947 at 1 80 p m in Vernal Utah. Items include a 1931 Ford coach a Chrysler sedan 1930 Plymouth sedans 1934 and 1936 with motor and serial numbers. Parcels offered to cover taxes penalties and costs. Cash terms. Eugene K Sundquist Utah County Assessor.

Vernal Utah Eugene Tuckett Harold Pope Eugene K. Sundquist Usatah

Atomic Storm Threat Signals Hidden Nuclear Risk

A fragmented report notes potential atomic storm conditions tied to a university recording project. References Cull field testing and exfert terminology, signaling possible research risks and safety concerns under certain weather or timing conditions.

Water resistant Match Aids Army Effort

A waterproof match designed to endure about six hours of exposure has been perfected by the Army Quartermaster Corps. The device aims to provide reliable ignition in damp or wet conditions for military use and field operations.

Army Quartermaster Corps

Uintah High Wins Basin Activity Day Honors

Uintah high school swept the Basin activity days at Roosevelt winning the track title with 109 points while Alterra, Roosevelt, Duchesne and Altamont trailed. UHS earned superior ratings in one act drama In Secret Places and in dramatic reading oration extemporaneous speaking and panel discussion with top showings by George Bryant Glen Gondrich DeMar Duvall Kitchen and others.

Uintah High School Uintah Basin Roosevelt Ute Alterra Duchesne Altamont Uintah High Tascal Nism George Bryant Glen Gondrich DeMar Duvall Kitchen

Dinosaur Days Reclamation Sets Near Artesia Colorado

Residents of Artesia prepare for Dinosaur Days festivities drawing visitors from Craig Rangely Meeker and Vernal with balloon races boxing matches a school program sports and open air dances. The event highlights Artesia as gateway to Dinosaur National Monument and sparks talk of a northward road to improve access while Bureau of Reclamation staff face reassignment and office changes in Salt Lake City Spanish Fork and Vernal projects.

Artesia Craig Rangely Meeker Vernal Eugene Nielsen Keith Arthur Cloyd Christensen Bureau of Reclamation Nielsen Bureau Salt Lake City Weber-Provo Arthur Christensen Spanish Fork Central Utah J. Gordon Anderson

United States Protests over Swedish Trade Favors

The United States lodged a strong protest with Sweden over new import terms that would favor Russian goods under a blisters trade agreement. Officials noted no direct mention of Russia, but described the pact between Sweden and the Soviets as the context for the dispute.

Washington United States Sweden States Department Russia Siate Department Repotter

Basin Indiana Ask Repeal of Prohibition

The Uintah and Ouray Indian Agency of Uintah county and other tribes petition Congress to repeal statutes making it a crime to sell intoxicants to Indians. The petition is signed by tribal leaders including Jim Nephi and Forest R. Stone. Hearings are in progress as Rep. Richard C. Welch of California introduces the bill in Congress.

Uintah Ouray Indiana Uintah County Congress Jim Nephi Forest R. Stone Richard ¢. Welch California Public Lands Committee

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