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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1953

Page

15

Fifteen Uintah County Servicemen Discharged This Month

Fifteen Uintah County service men have been released from the Armed Forces in the past month. Names include Keith Caldwell of Vernal, Al Cuch of Tridelta, Daniel Turner of Salt Lake City, Max Hunting of Vernal, Roger Kurip of White Rocks, and J Holt Wardle of Vernal. Also listed are George Wilson of Vernal, Clarence Zufelt of Duchesne, Delbert Zufelt of Gusher, Francis Palmer of Vernal, Garee Young of Salt Lake City, and others. (Names and hometowns repeated from rosters on paper.)

Uintah County Rett Armyecket Keith B. Caldwell Orson Caldwall Vernal al Hen Cuch el Cuch Tridelt Re Deans Lauraine Deans Salt Lake City Ici Daniel William Turner Phyllis Gale Ture William McComkie Max R. Hunting Karl B. Hunting Roger Kurip Lester Kurip Whiterocks Fle le Curdy Curdy Salt Fan Barney Burl Sessions Pvt J. Holt Wardle Lowell Wardle RED George William Wilson Mra W. W. Wiston Rundlett Fis Clarence D. Zufelt Elle Zufelt Fr. Duchesne Plo D. Ferguson Delbert Zufelt Gushert Pyt Andrew Palmer Charles Palmer Navy Garee Edward Oung Kermit Young

Vernal Chamber Plans Green River Run in June

The Vernal Chamber of Commerce board approved a two day trip to Green River for members of Utah water groups and the Upper Colorado River Commission. Bus transportation will be arranged by Bus. Hatch. the run is planned for about June 8.

Vernal Chamber of ‘Commerce Risie Green River Peaches Upper Colorado River Commission Utah Hatch

Peterson Family Mourning Visit Follows Sudden Death

Jerry Siddoway Peterson arrived in Vernal Tuesday to comfort his parents Mr and Mrs Jones Siddoway and husband Eliott Peterson. The sudden death of William Henry Peterson prompted the family to travel from Mant to Vernal for funeral services.

Jerry Siddoway Peterson Jones Siddoway Eliott Peter Peterson William Henry Verry

Don Jorgensen Given Farewell in Vernon Ward

A Methodist farewell for Don Jorgensen on the ward were Norman Rogers and Jean Rogers officiating with readings by Afton Rogers and songs by Glen Stoddard. Jorgensen is enlisted in the army. Attendees included the Jorgensen and Rogers families, with visits from James Rogers, Evan Rogers and others. Several neighbors and relatives joined in dancing and refreshments after the program.

Jean Rogers Mally Roosevelt Stake Temple Venice Duries Calvin Jorgensen Bert Stoddard Oliver Jorgensen J. Clayton Slaugh Preston Searle Melva Torgonace Salt Lake City Randlett Ed Jensen Lynn Jensen Lon Tvan Hay Apneye Harry Tomlinson Willow Creek Suny Aay Roosevelt Orring Ellsworth Senna Venice Turtee Kay Norton Air Base San Bernardino California Voda Jorgensen Nadeen Nay Ereer

Special Bond Election Notice for Vernal City Utah 1953

Notice of a June 16 1953 special election in Vernal City Uintah County Utah to vote on 75000 dollars in negotiable coupon bonds for a city hall. The measure would issue bonds at up to 4 percent interest over not more than 20 years to fund a public building owned by the city voting district. City Council and city recorder Henry Millecam Lloyd Winward sign. Filing date May 1953.

Vernal City Uintah County State of Utah Ward City Vern City Uintan County Amwah County Utah Henry Millecam Autarenee

Official Ballot for Ternal Special Bond Election 1953

The document outlines voting procedures for a special bond election on June 18 1953. It explains voting yes or no by marking X in the YES or NO squares and lists polling places and election judges Mrs Lela Merkley Mrs Merle Watkins Mrs Francis Lewis Mrs Nine Pope and alternates Margaret Witbeck Yvonne Millecer Evelyn Alexander Ruth Piper with times 7:00 am to 8:00 pm.

Ternal Uintai Wtail Lela Merkley Merle Watkins Francis Lewis Nine Pope Margaret Witbeck Yvonne Millecer Evelyn Alexander Ruth Piper

Excursion Guests Attend Local Event With Notable Attendees

A shuffled list describes a group from Neptune and Davis attending an excursion to Skaes. Names appear in garbled form, including Frank Collier Wilford Oleen Dole Gardiner Grant Johnson and several couples. Also mentioned are Larry Smuin Mrs Frank Johnson Jed Luck Alfred Simper and Mary Bowthi in unclear context.

Groun Neptes Davis Skaes Frank Collier Wilford Oleen Dole Gardiner Grant Johnson Ee Ae Childsear Larry Smuin Frank Johnson Jed Luck Nappon Bishop Alfred Simper Mary Bowthi

Wardle Visitors Celebrate Mother’s Day in Spokane

Leona Jorgensen received Mother’s Day greetings from her son and daughter living in Spokane Washington. The visitors Monday included family members from Vernal.

Wardle Leona Jorgensen Saughter Cive Spokane Washington

Clarence Clark Narrowly Survives Mine Roof Fall

Clarence Clark, son of Alva Clark, narrowly escaped serious injury at the Raving mine near Bonanza. A rain leak allowed a fly wheel chain to crash past the spot where he had just stood. The metal damaged nearby support beams and boards as the dangerous piece flew by.

Clarence Clark Alva Clark Bonanza Weel Clark

Thieves Break In Door Of Hall And Storefront

A damaged OCR fragment reports burglars entering a building by forcing large rear doors and breaking a window to access a hall and the bookstore. No victim or exact location is provided in the readable text.

County Officers Training School Held Friday

The article reports a Friday training school for county officers focusing on the Central Utah Water Project and water resources. Speakers included Mr. Greenwood, Representative Clair S. Hopkins, Mayor Henry G. B. Millecam, and Chairman Joe Merkley who urged proactive development and use of Utah water to fuel industrial growth and prevent loss to California or external power imports.

Central Utah Ced Greenwood California Northwest Hoover Dam Herald Clair S B Hopkins Henry GB Millecam and Toner Chairman Joe Merkley

Women to Hear School Building Plan in Uintah County

A mass meeting of Uintah County Allied Women’s clubs was held Monday at 7 p.m. in the Central School Library. Presidents and one representative from each club attended to learn about the Vernal High School building program. Superintendent Harold M. Lundell outlined plans and answered questions. All interested women were invited, with doughnuts shaped like pretzels promised as refreshments.

Uintah County Central School Anus King of Cittatas Bierre Harold M. Lundell

Home Destroyed By Fire Hurts Mother in Uintah County

Fire destroyed the home of Claire Southam at 315 East 5th South Tuesday morning. Mrs. Southam, shaken by the blaze, was taken to Uintah County Hospital for treatment after the family, including children, heard the fire in the aisle. Firemen extinguished the fire, the house a near total loss with only a small portion of furniture saved. A separate small garage fire at the Fairgrounds was promptly put out with no damage reported.

Claire Southam East 5Th South Mra Southam Uintah County Hospital Fairgrounds

Sister Hosts Nora Cook Event for Ethel Foster in Mia

Nora Cook entertained at her home Thursday of last week for sister Ethel W. Foster of Newdale California. About 24 guests enjoyed the showing of prides at Mia. Foster recently traveled to Mediterranean and European countries. She left Friday for home after spending the week with her sister.

Nora Cook Ethel W. Foster Newdale Calif Mia Foster

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