Tragic shooting near Mergene ends in death
A youth was found dead after a Friday evening incident on a rural road near Mergene. Witnesses Mrs Jams Marshall and Mr Marshall reported seeing a gaping wound and two feet visible from the brush. The youth had taken a single shotgun along from Laceau Cox’s home and had two shells. the gun was later recovered after the shooting. The case continues as authorities investigate the circumstances.
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Jams Marchall
Marshall
Laceau Cox
Lan
Dean
DeVere Carroll Elected President Vernal Lions
DeVere Carroll was elected president of the Vernal Lions at a Wednesday meeting held at the Grill Gate. The club unanimously adopted a resolution endorsing H Balder for a position on the daily read commission. Officers include Lachuted and Alvin E Weeks as vice presidents, with George W Mathis as secretary and R J Limey as director. Delegates and alternates were named for the Uintah district convention in Ogden.
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Gata DeVere Carrall
BO Etringhem
Cob Carter
H Balder
Dlaly Read Commission
Henderson Ager Johnson
P G Exkelon
H. B
Ponths Calder Elwood
Gee
M Lundell
M&kelson
Lambert Bus Han
DeVere Carroll
Thos Karren
Ralph Siddeway
Carter Alvin
EB Weeka
K Wallace
Calder
Carter
New Orleans
Carroll
Myr Harmen
Comet
Ralph Kennard
Tits Pis
Alvin
Uinish Basin
Alvin E Weens
Carter Vica
Halpo Sitdoway
George W Mathis
Tall Twiier
Harry Schacfer- Speger
Robert J. Limey
W 3 Henderson
Oxar M Lyman
Vernal Junior Chamber nominates officers for year
The Vernal Junior Chamber of Commerce named candidates for the coming year at Thursday’s meeting. President Clay Brown, vice president Lawrence Siddoway, secretary Irene Arex, and director nominees Futold Quke Golden, Aaron Mathis, Menneth Ebham. two directors to be chosen from four nominees Everett Manwaring Franklin Harrison and others.
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Kunela
Vernal Junior Chamber of
Coomrree
Soted
Meir
Mas
Clay Brown
Wil Lawrence
Siddoway
Don Jefwe
Irenarex
Dytsn
Futold Quke Golden Thrart
Rren Mathis
Mennethebham
Norinees
Vernal Rodeo to Award $6000 in Prizes and Events
Tentative budgets set at the Vernal Rodeo planning session for August 14 15 26 with prize money near 6000 and a new car prize a 1954 Master Deluxe Chevrolet. Plans include four dances the queen selection event and a compact rodeo program aimed at attracting cowboys and horse owners to Vernal.
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Bank of Vernal
Iim
Comumittee Russ
Glen Cooper Wins Fagh Honors at Colorado University
Glen H Cooper, a pharmacy student at Colorado State University Boulder, tops the college race and is elected president of Phi Delta Chi. He will serve on the university commission and receive a free trip to the Chicago fraternity convention. Cooper, son of Mayor Ted Cooper, ranks third on the honor list with 231 marks, completing his junior year.
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Glenn H Cooper
Colorado State University of Boulder
Rocky Mountain News
Denver
Olenn
Phi Delta Chi Tite
Chicago
College of Pharmacy
Chennus
Pharmacy Wauld
Mr Cooper
University
Jane Hota
Ted Cooper
Headgats Dynamite to Save Stewarts Lake From Floodwaters
Rapid flood rise on the Green river endangered the Stewart Lake dikes at Jensen. A breaching charge was detonated to blow the headgate and bridge barrier, dislodging the earth and allowing a flood wave to pass. One man walked miles around the area to reach his home.
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Headgats
Stewarts Lake
Stewart Lake
Jenson
Unteh
Munk Coe
Francis Stewart
Jensen
Mney Nt
Baten
Mr Code
Stewart
Stewarr
Mr Brewer
Central School Field Day Friday Parade to City Park
Central School will hold a field day this Friday May 16 with a Band procession at 1 oclock and a parade by schiot children down Main Street to the city and county park followed by a program.
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Central School
Al 103
Main Street
Uintah Alterra Bands Win High Ratings at Ogden Contest
Uintah and Alterra bands performed among 51 junior and settler bands in region 30. Uintah high school under Karl Enger earned a IT rating in concert and a marching rating of 1, with the junior band placing 69 in a center C category and its marching score not yet received. Alterra’s band, led by A C McKinnon, earned a top division I award among 21 bands. Other Uintah basin groups also fielded strong performances as the festival showcased high ratings across divisions.
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Ogden
Uintah
Karl J Enger
Uintsn
Uinta
Ictestra
Nara
Uintah High School
Ce McKinnon
Uintah Basin
Senior Graduation Plans At UHS May Event
The high school auditorium hosts a senior commencement program in May with Garth J Atwood as chair and speaker. The event outlines a formal yet informal program with a focus on offering all students an equal chance to participate in the evening ceremony.
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Gerder Lapphere High School
Auditorius
Garth J Atwood
Winnifred Kenneyhoo
Gartner
Lake
America
Sons of Sout Surep
Tebaboy T
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Muston
J. Atwood
Tory
Rosa
Gipitinas
Effe
Ib al’ Tis
Aorta
Alterra High Commencement Exercises May 22
The ninth commencement class at Alterra High was to be honored in a multiol ceremony May 22. Selected representative students include Barbara Angus Nedra Todd Dick Bastian Carl Cleeg and others with candidates Taylor Burn Brighton Ellen Bracken Pawn Bowen George Bartinit Rick Bastian and Verna Hamoker among those identified.
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Altera High
Wanda Wali Silatorian
Barbara Angus
Nedra Todd
Dick Bastian
Carl Cleeg
Taylor Burn Brighton
Ellen Brack
Len Pawn Bowen
George Q Bart
Init
Rick Bastian
Verna Hamoker
Aaronic Priesthood Outing At Merkley Pasture
Aaronic Priesthood boys, their leaders, and church officers are invited to a Saturday outing at Merkley Pasture in Ashley Canyon. The program starts at 10 with hikes, involves outdoor games after lunch, followed by supper and a bonfire program. Jesse A. Hawt, the priesthood director, says a church inspector will attend from Salt Lake.
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Oublug
Merkley
Ashley Canyon
Jesse A. Hawt
Salt Lake
Investigator Giver D Jones Checks on Two Accused
Giver D Jones of the FL East Lake City conducted a verbal Friday check on George Hatcht and George Brodeur when charged with Byer act violation. The two remain in Sit Lake jail awaiting appearance before Judge Tume and D Johnson of the Federal court.
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D Jones
East Lake City
George Hatcht
George Brodeur
Ace
Sit Lake
Tume An D Johnson
Federal
Uintah County Commission Notes and Local Approvals
County officials discuss road program items in Uintah and Vernal areas. Topics include board appointees for Utah State Road Commission, employment of county labor at three dollars daily, truck purchase consideration, and county liquor license activity. Weathered fragment mentions bridge hazards and river conditions affecting the creek bridge.
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Leapee
Lng Tas
Penatar Seyrunn
Edi Peunty
Clinton Holfelte
Dons Beach
Une Appatsturat
O ‘Thorne
Vernal Ord Drs
Louisa Brough
Renchert
Belle Angus
County Welfare Board
Alex
BH. H. Tple
Leo'ore McNaughton
County Linds Ee
Ts Btatar
Ormerly
BYU President Describes Persian Mission at Tabernacle
BYU President spoke at the Tabernacle detailing two years on a mission in Persia. Dr Harris showed rare photos of the land and people, recounting efforts to modernize through canals, conservation, and agricultural improvements. He shared experiences and gratitude for local hospitality and support.
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Pane Grisham
Harris
Caine
Tursl
Vernal Seminary Graduation Exercises Sunday
Vernal Seminary held graduation events Sunday at the chapel with a choir and named participants including Ashley-Firs Atwood Wilma Eemottix and others. Amplifiers will be provided for the auditorium and foyer as part of the program.
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Dayal
Mabecider
Valdas Duval
Merkley
Benedict Mon
Ashley—Firs Atwood
Wilma Eemottix
Davis Edward Willan
Warnell J Wamsley
Tharon
Tharon Warburton Naples—Velda Duvall, Duane Gori Gardiner, Perest Lbbert
Jas Vie Merrill
Hugh S. Richens
Vernel
Scott Bills
Melba Calder
Edna Colton
Variais Wear Johnston
Arline Kidd
Elaskelaine
Parent
Newell
Vena Smith
May Traylor
Louise Weeks
Vernal
Winifred Bingham
Yontellm Hatch
Ma Hotghinson
Winnifred
Hensri Eldon
Carma Ross
Betty Slough
Elaine Soderquist
Paul Jean Willcre
Evan
Ken Sowards Wins U Award In Athletics
Ken Sowards, a University of Utah basketball player, earns the U Award for athletic excellence. President Georsy Thoras presented the honor after Sowards posted the season’s top scoring and athletic achievements.
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Ken Sowards
Fenny Sqwerds
Dinteh High
University of Utah
Wes
Tven
Iothermen’s
Bagdvel
Jlven Bs
Georsy “Thoras
Sonsaris
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Bos Wilkom
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BYU Quartet Set for Tabernacle Program in Vernal
BYU professor Elmer Miller and a student male quartet will present an evening program at the Uintah Stake Tabernacle in Vernal at 8 pm Friday. Quartet members include M. Tundell, Barbara Angus, Gylli Van Alstyne, Troy Butler, Herbert Smith, and Gat Peitso. The group appears as part of BYU’s eighth concert tour segment.
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Elmer Miller
Brigham Young University
Uintahatake Tabernacle
Vernat
BYU Emo Yiston
Fila M. Tundell
Didteh High School
Mim
Barbara Angus
Alterera High School
Ote Gylly
van Alstyne
New York City
Troy Butler
Tetonla Ldzho
Herbert Smith
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