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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1942

Page

4

Final Balance On County Debt Is Paid

Mr Noel lauds county commission and treasurer for paying off bonded indebtedness begun with a $14,000 refunding and a $86,000 loan. With a 2.2 mill levy in 1941 a surplus was left to the general fund and warrants freed Uintah County from debt. Bonded debt once reached 314,000 and postwar measures may cut taxes while building a reserve for public works.

Noel Terview Willis L. Johnson Joan W. Weaver John G. Bolton Martin W. Curtis Boman Commissionera General Fund Burien Bonding Company Salt Lake City First Security Trust Company Uintah County

35 Graduate At Alterra High Commencement Exergcises

Alterra High holds commencement with Dick O Neil cornet solo Weayna Palmer valedietory Rhea Haslem sax duet Orbie Newmeyer Arda Caldwell and Luke Clegg lead diplomas warding of die Ve T Bleez chorus and Glee club Senior graduates include Lettey Anderson Elida Rarney Junior Betta Hal Crumbo Pearl Fisher Merle Fisher Rhew Haslem Vilate Hurtle Bolton Ferris Harrison James Marvey Weston Hamaker Eva Justice Linford Kitchen Duane McKee Edward McHowen Malin Morrill Irene Morrill Ralph Morrill Orbie Newmeyer Dick O Neil Wayne Palmer Norman Rogers

Dick O'Neil Cornet Weayna Palmer Rhea Haslem Orbie Neumeyer Arda Caldwell Luke Clegg Die Ve T. Bleez Glee Club J. R. Mckee Lettey Anderson Eli da Rarney Junior Betta Hal Crumbo Pearl Fisher

Local Names List Fragment Spotted in OCR Segment

A fragmented OCR readout lists numerous personal names including Reynolds John Saris Dean Bessinus Ednal Smith Meda Walker Thelma Woolley LaVern Weeks Arda Winn Caldwell Clay Wimmer Myrtle Wilson Thetta Wagner Chauncey Penfold and Budd Wyaskett.

Committees to Beck Lumber Seasoning Plant for Vernal

A committee led by J A Cheney and including Arch Allen Darrell Johnston B W Stringham and Alma Preece will study Beck Lumber Seasoning Plant needs for the basin Mr Sanford says the plant could meet 90 to 96 percent of requirements A report will be presented at the May 22 meeting with B H Stringham serving as vice chairman

Mr. Sanford Ashton Arch Allen Darrell Johnston B W Stringham Alma Preece B. H. Stringham J. A. Cheney

Standard First Aid Classes At Naples Completed

Standard and junior first aid courses finished Thursday at the Naples chapel under county chairmen Dr J W Stevens. Milks Amelia Manker Miss Exina Collett and Mrs Josept led a twenty hour program with about fifteen standard and five junior certificates to be awarded. exact numbers to be released next week. At Girl Scout House a mixed Junior and Standard class began with Miss Manker Bald organizing. Mrs Clyde S B Johnson led troop. graduates will earn first aid certificates and merit badges. Whites Rock area classes by Miss Mabel Carnahan planned before June 1 with Uintah County instructors assisting. enrollment urged through Miss Carnahan Dr Stevens or Mr Sho walter. Mrs Diex Jacobsen of Caledona Nevada visiting Vernal.

Naples Chapel J. W Stevens Uintah County Milks Amelia Manker Exina Collett Josept Manker Bald Scout House Red Cross Clyde Johnson Stanley King Dan Price Giria J. W. Stevens Whiterocks Mabel Carnahan Whiterocks School Tridell Lapoint Bennett Tn i Beaia Camahan West Side Stevens Carpahan Showalter

Hometown Paper Loved by Missionaries Far Afar

Two LDS missionaries from Vernal in distant fields express appreciation for the Vernal Express. B Austin Haws, in the Texas mission at Fab en Texas, enjoys reading home news each week. Duayne T Johnson, based in Vancouver, B C, says the paper brings joy to missionaries and notes few locals in Vancouver have heard of Vernal.

Vernal Austin Hows Texas Faben Hap Donings Haws Duayne T Johnson Vancouver B. C

Vernal Mother Becomes A Grandmother During Army Visitation

Mrs Bessie Swain of the Swain Funeral Flame arrived Monday from Los Angeles after the longest vacation in 35 years. She is grandmother of her first grandson Paul William born April 27 at Seaside hospital Lomite California weighing eight pounds fourteen ounces. Her son Glendon serves with Co B 15th Engineers at Camp Lewis Washington. Lawrence, formerly in Los Angeles, has volunteered for army service with the 2nd parachute battalion and will train thirteen weeks in Georgia starting June. Gerald Dillman, trained as an air corps mechanic at Sheppard Field Texas, was transferred to 8 New York air corps. Mrs Dillman was not in Los Angeles. On the way home Mrs Swain visited at the home of Mr and Mrs George W Baese Sr in Las Vegas and ate dinner at Bowacs City Sunday.

Bessie Swain Swain Los Angeles Lomite Oallf Paul William Po W S Lawrence Johnson Murray Utah George Thames Willow Creek Robert C Thorne Leslie N Baldwin Dino‘ur National Monument EH. M Moon Hollywood Callt C. D. Renfroe Claud Renfroe Moon Rangely Colo Marlene Bern Gerald ‘Thorne Salt Lake City Wae Goesty W Or Harper Earnestine Harper Skull Creek Calomide Azer Joluwon Vernal Murry Wis Doris Bourette Kenneth Harper Kenneth — Mansfiell Willis EB Tourdette Haener Tourdette Ward Joseph S Dudley Jesus Stake Dora Rennison Alfred B. Johnson Erin Taylor Ivan Perry Charles Josie Wally Sol Fort Douglas Nile Ainge Rhildeca Vt Buckle Ranch Hrush Creek Caldwell Horse EE Henson

Community Notes From Lapoint and Nearby Areas

Local visits and travels across Lapoint and nearby towns highlight convalescence, family visits, and business on the move. Residents from Salt Lake, Vernal, Maeser, and Bakersville share calls, with several returning from trips and others hosting guests at homes and farms.

UINTAN HIGH COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES FRIDAY

Commencement plans at Uintan High list the cultural program led by Betty Slaugh with six numbers and musical acts by student groups including vocal solos and a girls double trio. The class presentation and diplomas will be given by Luanna Workman, with Principal Lundell and Ruth B. Haslem assisting, as Melvin Hodgkinson delivers the benediction. Forty three seniors are named, including Aycock, Calder, Hodkinson, Hatch, Swett, and Workman, with notes on attendees and a trip for Mrs Glines and Mr Walker following the ceremony.

Betty Slaugh la Verne Aycock Ralph Threce Glen Calder Read Ing Mae Pax Wilma Swell Gus Watchdance Scott Bilis Carma Toss Vena Smith Weldy Duvall Ttuanna Workman Wilma Swett Melba Calder Luanna Workman Lundell Ruth B. Haslem Melvin Hodgkinson Petty Anderson Vanhs Blackburn Wayne Thillock Melvin Bodily Scott Mylva Galder Larsot Caldwell Velda Duvall Mae Pos Tom Freestone Freda Chir Garl Gardiner Gus Hatch Chivers Hatch Touls Hatch Mein Hodgkinson Erm Nodgkhiser Barbara Kolb Rulon Lind Fori+ Lobbert Elsa Meineke Werren Merkley Eldon Oaks Fienne Vent Dorothy Perry

Week in Lapoint Oregon Neon church notes and family events

A week in Lapoint details community happenings including immunization at Lapoint chapel with Dr Allen and nurse Naomi Zundell, birthdays and visits among Norton, Caldwell, and Warburton families, Mother's Day program at Sunday school, primary conference, and Lawrence Caldwell's hospital condition in California after leaving for service two months ago. The slate lists residents from Vernal and nearby areas, plus weekend visitors and a large family dinner hosted by W Norton family.

Ters Magrath Annie Anderson Birr Julio Burgeas Cilines Lapoint Chapel Allen Roostvelt Naom Zundell Clara C. Hackhalt Fred Wingham Latwrence Abeggien Vern Warburter Calif Abe Warburton Chas Burton Belside Lawrence Caldwell California Lawrence Armed Service

Vernal News Roundup of Local Visits and Events

Leota and family hosted visitors in Vernal while Stan Nebeker drove in Mr Harts absence. Avalon school held Health Day with morning races and bell game. Roosevelt visitors included Parley Muller and the Stoddards. Mrs Wardle traveled to Rock Springs. Harris moved to Handlett, overseeing the Ourny hotel. Jorgensen family visited Ras­mus­sen, a large Relief Society dance drew locals, and Bishop Wardle attended Roosevelt.

Lester Smally Vernal Wm- Wilson Stan Nebeker Myth Mall Harts Avalon School Bell Eame Parley Muller Roosevelt Bert Stoddard Chas. Stoddar Gene Bills Helen Puck Vecnal Austin Wardle

Classified Ads For Sale Or Trade Listings

Multiple items offered in a Utah classified section. Listings include farm goods and equipment such as seed potatoes, mare and mule for sale, tomato plants, a cream separator, milk cans, a pitcher pump, a Briggs and Stratton gas engine, and a home for sale or trade. Names include Orville Swain, Milo Snow, Carl Searle, Lawrence Adams, with locations Vernal Salt Lake and Ashley Bartlett area. Dates shown as Mi4 MiT-14.

Lawrence Adams Vernal Utah

WANTED PASTURE FOR TUCKS AND CATTLE MARKET REQUEST

Farm ad seeking pasture for 500 lb cows or heifers at Community Market, MT-14 area. Requires complete weights, good condition, likely near Ashley Valley Market. Also offers cash for eggs at Ashley Valley Market MT-21 location.

Mt-14 Ashley Valley Market Mate Ashley Valley

Miscellaneous ad notes close in barber shop lease details

Short listings show a defense area lease near Highway 91 offering quarters for a couple. Mentions Paul J Davis Payson Utah and a lost girl’s yellow gold wristwatch with a chain band contact via phone.

Highway 91 Defense Area Paul J, Davis Payson Utah Mi4

Funeral Services For Abe Warburton Held Tuesday Afternoon

Funeral services for Abe Warburton were held Tuesday afternoon with interment in La Polont cemetery. Warburton born March 1 1871 in Pleasant Grove Utah was a son of John and Sarah Jane Williams Warburton. He married Anne Marie Hay and settled in Lapoint in 1914 where he farmed successfully. Surviving are widow three sons Roy Floyd and Earl all of Lapoint three daughters Lola White Tanpoint Fern Nyberg Tanpoint and Laura Bywater Myron one sister Elizabeth Groutt Midvale thirteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Attending from outside points were Mrs Droun Mr and Mrs Ellis Caldwell and three daughters of Vernal Mr and Mrs Arthur Guth and Fern Burgess of Day Fork and Mr and Mrs Tad Meriry of Maeser.

La~polit Swath Funeral Home Albert Norton Abraham Warburton Pleasant Grove Utah John Sarah Jane Williams Warburton Anne Marie Hay Lapoint Roy Floyd Earl Warburton Tapoint Lola White Tacoma Wash Fern Nyberg Tanpoint Laura Bywater Myron Elizabeth Groutt Midvale Droun Ellis Caldwell Vernal Arthur Guth Fern Burgess Dey Fork Tad Meriry Maeser

Jacob Nielson Buried Monday At Lapoint

Jacob Nielson was buried Monday at Lapoint after residing there since moving from Eliza Kump in 1816. He is survived by his widow four sons Lasalle Travis Lamont and Vernon Neilson two daughters Mrs Frank Huber and Mrs Charles Taylor all of Lapoint and numerous brothers and sisters in Utah Idaho and Arizona along with nine grandchildren.

Page Eliza Kump Lapoint Lasalle Travis Lamont Vernon Neilson Frank Huber Charles Taylor Folowing Andrew M Nielson Salt Lake City Tom Nielson Chris Nielson Pocktello Idaho Hanna Freeman Flo Larkin Phoenix Arizona Tomena Punk Sterling Utah Evelyn Milter Juliette Christensen Chester Miney Elmens Wales Freeman Loren Kump Kale Kump Ail Gunnison Lewis Kurmyy Prove Susan Smith Mr Pleasant Joe Marx Nekion Nyberg Roosevelt Clarence Murray Whiterocks Hubert Dean Fort Dicchesne J. Fillerup Jensen Glair Burton Greystane, Colo

Mrs Georg Jensen visits Nash and Owden in week

Mrs Georg Jensen and Mr Vincent spent last week visiting Nash and Owden. Mr Vincent works for Clyde Construction Company. A baby girl was born to Bir end.

Georg Vincent Nash

Heasoning Plant Aimed to Boost Native Lumber Use

A plan proposes a Heasoning plant to increase use of native lumber and keep profits local. It envisions higher mill employment, longer operation, and cash payments for hay nuts and labor. Consumers would pay less for lumber, reducing outflow of money and supporting local prosperity.

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Community notes from Myton and nearby areas

Local residents report a series of family visits and health updates including Mrs. Lawrence Merkley and Mrs. Turner in Myton. Mrs. Nearing sought ear treatment in Provo and planned a sister visit. Willow Creek guests, a Dino National Monument custodian, and several Utah trips are also noted alongside Mother's Day church activities and a bride’s shower.

Poppy Day Signals Poppies for War Disabled Families

Poppy Day set for May 23 asks every man and woman in the city to wear a poppy on Saturday May 28. Mrs WT Wavetoush of the American Legion Auxiliary says proceeds fund war disabled families and the dead, with poppies made by Salt Lake Veterans Hospital veterans. The Legion and Auxiliary have observed Poppy Day for twenty years. this year over 134000 flowers were produced, the largest output since the event began. Orders from Auxiliary units have risen in expectation of higher demand for flowers.

Chile WT. Wavetoush Wibeck Unit The American Legion Auxillary Auxiliary Salt Lake Veterans Hospital Legion and Auxiliary

Henderson Heads Uintah County USO In Wartime Service

W 3 Henderson leads Uintah County United Service Organization with H M Lundell J A Cheney Frank J Slaugh and several members on the USO executive committee The civic group promotes free clubhouses camp shows refreshments and cookies provided by volunteers to aid soldiers near camps and near towns the committee also handles publicity coordinating with residents and volunteers to support service members

USO Annins Henderso Uintah County H M. Lundell J A Cheney Frank J Frank J@. Slaugh, Mrs. Glen Lambert, Mrs. WT Rice and Wm. B. Walls Johnson RR Hackett Beatrice Stringham Owen Slaugh WR. Hazelbush Effie Hall Hackett Lambert

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