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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1946

Page

5

Oaks East Park Pick Best For 1946 Fishing Preview

Henry Slaugh, Utah state game supervisor from Vernal, predicts Oaks Park and East Park will offer top fishing in 1946 due to heavy spring plantings in Uintah county streams. Plantings include 195000 German brown trout and 20000 Eastern Brook fry, with Ashley Brush and Cort creeks highlighted as strong streams. Openings remain June 15 for Ashley Creek and July 1 for higher lakes, with White Rocks hatchery expanding capacity to support ongoing stocking.

Oaks Bar Ant East Park Henry Slaugh Vernal State Game Slaud Ashley Brush Cort Uintah County Oaks Park McKee Draw Cart Creek North Fork Ashley Creek Ashley Brush Creeks Siaugh Whiterocks Fred Reynolds Slaugh Strawberry Slough

Utah Fish Limit Reduced to Fifteen in 1846 Season

The Utah Fish and Game Department lowers the daily trout bag limit from 20 to 15 with a 30 in possession cap as the 1846 season opens on June 15. Weight limit stays at 8 pounds or 16 inches. Director Jess Leonard cites stricter rules elsewhere and urges sportsmanlike compliance with the curtailed creel.

Dempsey Predicts Louis Will Stop Conn Quicker Than Before

Former heavyweight champion Jim Dempsey, writing in Cosmopolitan, predicts Joe Louis will KO Billy Conn sooner than in their 1939 rematch. He argues Louis’ speed may have slipped little, but remains formidable, and notes Conn’s swift, clever boxing could pose trouble. Louis has repeatedly shown eagerness to meet Conn again, and Dempsey expects a swift finish at Yankee Stadium.

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Jensen Youth Captures Magpie Bounty in Ashby Valley

Ray Sadiler Jr of Jensen received 263 dollars last Saturday for delivering 4 magpie and 15 magpie herd to Searles Flectri as part of ongoing bounty payments. He reports raids west along the Green River and notes this period is peak for eggs and young birds. Payments continue as long as birds or eggs are presented.

Ashby Valley Ray Sadiler Jr Ray Sadiler Jensen Ray Jr Searles Flectri Ray Hs Green River

Local visitors and family events noted in Lapoint

Park City and Salt Lake visitors appeared at local homes last week. Notables include Mr and Mrs Isaac Rosa and the Von Ruch family. Lillie Bigelow hosted Eliza Nii birthday party with Ardith Walter and several families attending. Dallas Bafil y left for Salt Lake for LDS hospital surgery after military furlough. Mother’s Day visits by Lorna Bigelow and Belle Angus. George Graham in serious condition in a Salt Lake hospital.

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Third Ward Reunion at Merkley Park Monday

Climax of the MIA season features Third Ward gathering at Merkley Park with 4 pm games for youngsters lunch at 6 pm and program at 8 pm. Organized by YMMIA and YWMIA led by Don Richards and Melba Allred, attendees bring their own lunch as Marion Rasmussen hosted eighth grade girls’ slumber party. Hyrum Clarence Baldwin funeral noted. MIA music festival had Mel Rasmussen and others performing. Arda Winn sax solo and multiple student singers featured in the Lapoint chapel event.

Merkley Park Activites Don Richards Ymmia Melba Allred Marion Rasmussen Arthur Powell Hyrum Clarence Baldwin Cedar City Lapoint Chapel Turkey In Point Chapel Irva Huber Oral Rasmussen Elna Hartle Bennett Lorna Moore Randlett Sybil Gagon

Mothers Day Singers Pack Church for Joyful Visitation

A Sunday gathering featured a saxophone quartet and songs including Danny Boy as families from Tridell Roosevelt and Salt Lake shared in a Mothers Day observance at a local church. Eldred Wilson Eula Harrison Jus Eldredge Burgess Willis Burgess and Shirley Huber participated with their mothers and daughters.

Jday Mond Eldred Wilson Eula Harrison Justica Tridell Betty Martha Jus- Eldredge Roosevelt Aitice Salt Lake Mary Soul Burgess Danny Boy All of Justice Shirley Huber School Clyde Hacking Sun of Mothers

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