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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1950

Page

12

Teenagers Battle for Grand Award in Nine Day Push

The leaders in the Grand Award race are tightly bunched as the contest enters its final nine days. Top contenders include Noel Weitz, Betty Ysobine, Hollis Haws, Rea Besale, Walking Glenna, Lioy Bennett, and Dale Harrison, with several others still challenging for a place. Parents and relatives rally supporters, urging subscriptions to boost their favorites as contestants sacrifice free time to stay in the running. Anything can happen in the week ahead as salesmanship and effort shape the final standings.

Pndevidse Noel Wee Betty Yasobeen Iis Hee E Nse Hollis Haws Rea Besale Glenna Ross Lioy Bennett Dale Harrison Shea

SOWARD ELECTED AT STATE JAYCEE CONVENTION

Approximately 27 members from 37 state clubs attended the confab with over 480 oral maneuvers expected. A prize golf set was given away at the convention. Governor J Bracken Lee urged Jaycees to push for government economy and to participate in campaigns to mobilize voters. The luncheon featured Frederick at Salt Lake and the convention closed with Vernal noted among ABET betas.

Mn Ayer Long Iece Daie Ag Muntheon J. Bracken Lee Jaycees Frederick Salt Lake Wachen

Vernal Chamber Urged to Study Upper Basin Water Plan

Jeff Wills urged Vernal Chamber of Commerce members and related groups to examine water use and power needs under the 1922 Colorado River Compact. He cited possible benefits for Upper Basin development and questioned financial sufficiency of the Upper Colorado River storage project, urging a careful study of costs and returns.

Will Merce Upper Pan United of America Mexico Ain Ates Upper Colorado Tilver Wir

Address Highlights Support for Upper Basin Future

In a formal address, the speaker praised Bald Wi Hearted Support and Camila Ian, thanking major figures like Dartles. Concluding, Ms. Will quoted Harry W. Bashora from a three years prior dinner, stressing that the work concerns not water alone but mankind’s future in the Upper Basin of the Colorado, praying for worthiness of the task.

Baldwi le Camila Ian Dartles Ms. Will Herry W. Bashora Verna Colorado

Veraln Post Sought By Amvet Leaders

A World War I veterans group outlines aims to assist veterans through employment services education housing personal counseling and benefits. The text emphasizes public remembrance and leadership development within the Amvet organization for civic responsibility and national democracy.

AMVET

Scout Troop 230 Schedules Shoot Saturday May 20

The Third Ward Boy Scouts of Troop 230 plan a chicken shoot on May 20 to raise funds for the salary of the new scout executive. The event will be held directly across from the Starlite Drive-In, about 3 miles from Vernon Highway.

Starlite

Soils and land restoration in early stages warned

A fragment cites Morris L. Cooke on soil degradation likening it to early cancer treatment and tuberculosis cure. It argues soils built up over thousands of years ravished beyond repair and mentions a modern campaign and the need for a precise rate of soil erosion in the country’s short, vulnerable agricultural era.

Morris L Cooke

Odd Fragments From Local Meeting And Tractors Incident

A garbled report notes an accident involving a tractor at a hospital on Monday and a fractured rib. The remainder covers a Sunday meeting with songs, narration, and multiple attendees including Dayle Merkley and Vivian Meaney, plus various mothers and neighbors attending housing, piano, and vocal performances.

Meeting Sun Elmer Swett Mirrei Albert SaRerooon Morrill Teldeld Buriay Lottay John Powel Arnold Ris Kidd Gain Walington Lore

Fragmentary OCR Notes on Local People and Events

Fragmented readable items reference Paton Sr Archie Johnson and Mothers Day observations. Mentions Wardles and Cook with scattered phrases about weddings, home events, and a Sunday-evening context. Details are unclear and partially garbled, producing a mosaic of names and vague social notes.

Kore Enzo Lea Kom Wardles Paton SrArchie Johnson Stolle Johnson

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