Jensen Soldier Dies at German Post
Glenn Paplelin of Jensen was found dead in his bed Sunday morning April 24 at the Munich Military post in Germany. He died of determined causes while stationed in Germany with an army signal corps division. He was born March 10, 1918, at Vernal and was survived by his widow Cleo Smilling and six children. Funeral services are planned in Jensen with burial at Vernal Memorial Park after the body’s arrival in three to four weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Paplelin
Jensen
Munich
Germany
Army Signal Corps
Mr. Paulson
Vernal
Joseph
Della Snow Paulson
Jerseth
Uintah High School
Colne Electrical
Chicago
Cleo Smilling
Jaanuary
Glenda
J. J. Steven
Ya Rove
Larry
Robert Dell Poulson
B ' Davis
Japan
Army
Fort Monmouth
N. J
Signal Corps
Jensen Ward Chapel
Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints
Vernat Memorial Park
Uintah County Roads Under Discussion
Officials weigh road needs and safety as summer road work plans form. The meeting notes a bridge over the Uintah river is postponed due to the Lapoint road and other needs, while crews prepare equipment for a busy season.
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Whittenberg
Uintah River
County. Comm Sioners
Challenger Airlines plans daily weather broadcasts and traffic gains
Challenger Airlines official reports a strong first quarter with 1,593,080 revenue passenger miles up 106 percent from 1948 and cargo ton miles up 117 percent to 201,159. Weather broadcasts are set for basin forecasts over KJAM with daily updates from Salt Lake Mine airport to Vernal. Passenger numbers rose from 3,256 to 5,803, and 91.52 percent of flights were completed, up 8.75 percent.
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Lindsay Solid
W. T. Crismon
Challenger
Kjam
U.S. Weather Bureau
Salt Lake Mineipale
Challenger Cotm
Donald A. Duff
Denver
Daft
Cer
Duff
Fire threat toll and highway plans for basin region
Fire statistics from the National Fire Protection Association warn fires devastate American homes at about 1,000 daily and one every 90 seconds with 10,000 deaths yearly and 17,000 burned or disfigured. Officials urge state and forest service cooperation to upgrade Vernal-Man highway to an all weather route, noting poor roads hinder basin residents and better facilities require agency coordination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Fire Protection Association
United States
State
Forest Service
Vernal Man Plans Dry Kiln First in Uintah Basin
Milton S. Nielsen announces plans to install a forced air and steam dry kiln one mile south of Vernal near Sun East. The Nielsen Mill and Kiln will cure green lumber to reduce checks and cracks by June 1, with materials arriving and operation pending. Nielsen will buy, cure, and sell lumber, offering custom furniture and cabinet work. Also covered are Utah industry decentralization, field house support, and a reunion note for Hattie Gensel and daughter Mary Ann with Kathy Fiscus tragedy photos.
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Uintah Basin
Vernal
Milton S. Nielsen
Sun East
Nielsen
Nielsen Mill
Hattie May Gensel
Daly City
Calif
Mary Ann
Kathy Fiscus
O. A. Kelly
Baile Kelly
Los Angeles
Ballard Pioneer Roach Led Long Nevada Venture History
Amos James Roach 73 of Ballard has a lifelong pioneer record rooted in Nevada. Born March 30 1876 in Elko county he aided his widowed mother after his father died, married Mary Ann Toombs in 1898, and worked 22 years for the railroad while maintaining Ballard life with his family. He and his wife raised two children and he has long resided on the Ballard farm with Vineta Heed.
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Elko ‘County
Nev
Amos
Matilda Christy Roach
Thes
Vernon A. Roach
Piedmont
Cal
Vineta Heed
Ballard
Mr. Roach
Weed
Mr. Heed
Industries Presented by Ken Necott Copper Co Showcased
A segment highlights copper industry input from Ken Necott Copper Co and features an underground ore loading operation presented by Mine and Smelter Supply Co of Salt Lake City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennecott Copper Co
Mine and Smelter Supply Co
Salt Lake City
Embryo Engineer Gains Recognition at Utah College
Boyd Christensen son of Mr and Mrs Leon P Christensen was among 10 senior engineering students at Utah State Agricultural College who scored exceptionally high on California highway department tests. Across the nation 2200 engineering students sat the exam in Sacramento with USAC students in the upper one seventh. Christensen is slated to graduate this spring. Lt Nielsen urged interested men to contact officers about training and pay as 15 more enlisted men are needed for national recognition.
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Ames K. Bagley
Utah Manufacturers Assn
Utah
Ttaders
G. E. Untermann
Field House
Union
J. A. Theobald
Carbon County
UPID
State Department
Uintah County
Carl Olsen
Carbon College
Theobald
Boyd Christensen
Leon P. Christensen
Utah State Agricultural College
California State Highway Department
Sacramento
Cal
USAC
Christerieen
Nielsen
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Uintah
Challenger Airlines
Pravol
Ervien
Associated Civics Crisis
Quality Tools
Bradshaw Auto Parts Co
West Main
Ballard Man
Ellen Bracken
Amos James Roach
Nevada
Salt Lake Valley
National Guard
Veterany
Bearborn
Ford Tractor
Ford Tractors
Dearborn Implements
Avaas
Murdock Machinery CO
East Main
Bo Foods
Mom
Mother
Armours Star
Franks
Arizona
LUX Soap
P. Skaggs UE
Stores
RINSO
Ssunr Sc Sele
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