Feley nte of Warfare training at San Luis Obispo ranges
Troops of the 115th engineers clear unexploded ordnance while testing new protective charges amid artillery practice at Camp San Luis Obispo. Aiming to simulate war conditions, engineers locate and destroy ordnance as officers note the safer, more powerful charges required.
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115Th Engineers
San Lule Obispo
Utah
Eunice Hatston
Prac
Hansston
Engineer Corps
Fortieth
Ft Lewis
Camp San Taig Obispo
Aso
Washington
Hunter Ligged
Jolon
Calt
Vernal Student Excells at Denver College
Fanest Fo House, son of Mr and Mrs FE House of Vertal, will complete his credentials at Tegts College Denver. He is among the havartudents listed for nutelandty work in English and biology. Myr Hare is a member of Al Chi Delka at Burgis College, affiliated with the American College of Dentistry. He has been the star pitcher for the college baseball team.
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Fanest Fo
Vertal
Tegts College
Denver
Dune
Heig
Myr Hare
al Chi Delka
Burgis College
College of Dentistry
Ister University
Robert J Hunter Awarded Silver Medal By UoU ROTC
Cadet Robert J Hunter received a Silver Medal from Utah State ROTC at the annual military assembly. Governor Herbert Bowen reviewed the corps as Derrell Johnston and BP Fischer also received cadet officer awards during the Salt Lake event Monday evening.
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Robert J Hunter
Byuourotc
Reber J Tatler
Uta
Heilverstts
Herbert Bo Maw
Derrell Johnaton
Fisher
Salt Lake
Ashley Farmer Boasts Fine Hereford Herd
Ashley Farmer highlights his Hereford herd in Utah valley, detailing corn based rations, barley and alfalfa feed, and silo storage. He credits early South Dakota stock acquisition and favors upright silos with lined packaging to reduce evaporation, stressing safe feeds to prevent bloat and promote efficient growth for market-ready beef.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Freestone
Ashley Valley
South Dakota
Une
County Records Show 101 442 Sheep Assessed in 1940
County assessment rolls show 101 442 head of sheep in Ninth county for 1940. Commerce records list 4 718 in value. Comparison notes 120 618 head in 1936 and 2p131¢ per F Clive Davis deputy assessor.
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Department of Conmerce
Clive Davis
Vernal Officers Assigned to New Groups
Changes in National Guard assignments at Camp Ba Ll Obispo affect Vernal units. On May 5 officers shifted within Co B15 Engineers and other companies with Lieutenants Chit Andres Bard and Captain Hugh W Colton moving to new posts and Lt Frank W Wright and Captain T R Johnson reassigned to Co D and Co A respectively.
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Engineers Division
National Guard
Chit Andres
Bard
Hugh W Colton
Frank W Wright
T R Johnson
Kitty Foyle Installment Omitted For Space
Regular Kitty Foyle installment omitted due to space constraints. Story will be continued in next week’s five papers.
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Kitty Foyle
Ted Ailes
Wickard Calls Farm Vote May 31
Secretary of Agriculture Wickard announced a referendum vote on May 31 to decide if the wheat marketing quota remains in effect. He stressed safe management of shortages and the availability of farm storage aids provided by AAA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of Agriculture
Clathde R Wickard
AAA
Poppy Sale to Be Held Saturday Alt Title
An appeal by W R Hazel of the American Legion urges all patriotic citizens to wear a poppy this Saturday during Poppy Day observances. Commander Hazelbash seeks a united front for America as the community honors the tradition. Miss Verla Swett is employed at the Uintah State Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Légion
Hazelbash
America
Roosevelt
Oprol Wickman
Michigan
Veterans of Sign Wars
Uintah Basin Water Supply Above Normal
State Engineer T H Humpherys reports April precipitation above normal across most Central Utah counties. Uintah Basin shows as much as 230 percent above normal, with several stations in the southern part and Uintah Basin exceeding 250 percent. Bear River drainage outlook improved since two months prior.
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Utah
Uintah Basin
T H Humpherys
Gurupherys
US Weather Bureau
Bear River
Hanksville
Sandaw
Evanston
Wyoming
San Juan County
Vernal Stockman Succumbs to Tick Fever
Lorenzo Snow Bett Hall aged 61 died at home Wednesday May 21 1941 from tick fever after a brief illness He had lived in Ashley valley for 47 years His death followed another tick fever death in Uintah Basin this spring Martin Biniker 46 of Duchesne died May 9 at Standardville Hospital Funeral services set for Vernal First Ward at 2 pm with Bishop Calder presiding Interment in Vernal Memorial Park under Swain Funeral Home direction.
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Lorenzo Snow Bett Hall
Watt
Ashley Valley
Mr Hall
Uintah Ba
Martin Biniker
Duchesne
Standardville
Vernal
Bishop Pontha Calder
Vernal Memorial Park
Swain Purisval
Vernal Seminary Instructor to Lead Wasatch High in Heber City
Tiarold H Smith, longtime Vernal LDS Seminary teacher, has been assigned to Wasatch Stake Seminary in Heber City. He will begin next fall and attend summer training in Arizona. Smith is active in church and community groups, including the Uintah Basin Livestock Show and Vernal Hadeo Association, and is a Brigham Young University graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiarold H Smith
LDS
Wasatch Stake
Heber
Smith
Arizona
Mia
Uintah Basin
Bmilth
Brigham Young University
Geo E Young Basin Pioneer Dies on Wednesday
Geo E Young pioneer of Basin dies Wednesday after 1862 birth in Salt Lake City. He settled in Ashley Valley in 1886 and lived there ever since. Funeral services to be held at Vernal Ward chapel at 2 oclock under Bishop Owen Slaugh. Survived by wife and twelve children, nine living, with daughter Mrs Hattle YW Johnson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geoge E. Yrieg
Vernal Seraid Ward
Owen Slaugh
Yong Wilson
Lorenza Dowsid
Eletnore Jones
Galt Lake
Clit
Ashley Valley
Hix
Mra Hattle
Johnson
Avi
Mra Young
Mary Mixa Reamien Opens New Home in Lynwood
Mary Mixa Reamien is making her home with Mr and Mrs Abe Olam in Lynwood California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mixa Mary Reamien
aBex Olam
Lynwned
California
Alterra High Band Tops National Meet Honors
Alterra community rejoices as the Alterra Class high school band, led by A C McKinnon, earned top ratings at the National Music Festival in Ogden. The Uintah Basin group was the sole band from the area to receive such honors, reflecting local support and generous donations that funded instruments and travel.
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Alterra
Ogden
A C McKinnon
Aderra
Uintah Basin
Sach
Interpountain West
Merc Tere
Hichidhnal
Uintah Badin
Utah
Tittle
Ealth
Stu Denta
Verbal Notes From Guard Members at San Luis Obispo
Vernal Natonal Guard members serving at San Luis Obispo are urged to bring information to the Express for publication. The items would be of special interest to all of Ashley Valley.
Utah County Bankers Elect Vernalite President
In Provo last night at the annual meeting in the Hotel Robert Vernalite was elected president of the Utah County Bankers Association succeeding Clyde Crook of American Fork. The session also highlighted regional banking developments and industry leadership.
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Utah County Bankers
Vernalite
Provo
J Hamilton
Farmers and Merchants Park
Prov
Vera
Ctra County
Robert
Clyde Crook
American Fork
Vernal Opens New Modern Market At Manin And Pitth
Vernal launches Ashley Valley Market at Manin and Pitth West streets with a full cold storage complex. Byron T Fisher and George F Johnston own and run the store featuring a 60 below zero freezing unit, 330 locker cabinets, fruit and meat storage, and a self service 16 A grocery and meat department. Managers Owen Slough and John Walker oversee departments while Frigidaire equipment and five cooling plants control temperatures for each area. Driveway parking on Fifth West Street will be improved with paving and some landscaping.
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Ashley Valley
Manin and
Pitth West Streets
Byron T Pisher
George F. Johnston
Power
Sata Street
Che
W H Bilinta Company
East Lake Clark
My Clark
Fisher
Vernal
Cudahy Packing Company
ZCMI
Owen Slough
John Walker
Ke One
Fisher Muriel Lyon Vanetti
Boanne
Vernon Tucnards
Johnston
Fifth West Street
Asphatt
Uintah High School Holds 90 Seniors Graduation Exercises
Ninety Uintah High School seniors will graduate in a four phase program themed I Like America at the school auditorium. Newell Remington and others will present religious freedom equality of opportunity civil liberties and self development. Diplomas will be presented by Grant West with introductory address by Gerth Atwood and concluding remarks by Argy Chivers.
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Attica
Uintah High School
America
Newell Remington
Atel Hell
Marjorie Tenney
Ada Jensen
Grant West
Board of Education
Gerth J Atwood
Amy Gardiner Argy Chivers
Karl J Enger
Nyle Andreason
Ralph Giddowiy
Hasel Jensen
Albert M. Goodrich
C P Lewis
June Bateman
D L McCorkle
Joe Uris
Bruce Watkins
Uintah County Schools Close For Summer Friday
All Uintah county schools serving about 2900 students from kindergarten to high school will close on Friday May 23 and reconvene Monday September 1. Closing exercises will be held at each school. The county board toured nearly all schools to assess repair needs and estimated costs to be presented at the June 9 meeting, with Willow Creek and Dragon not visited.
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Uintah County
Wilow Creek
Dragon
Ure
May Day School Program Well Attended
The Central School held a May Day program with a long parade to City park featuring bicycles wigon dolls buggies and decorated cars. At the park classes performed dances and songs including Danish Greeting Apple Blossom and Santa Lucia, with Maypole braids and tumbling acts followed by social games and prizes.
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Misa Wanda Westergards
Lang
Atta Wardies
May Qoren
Mae Probst
Ming Alice Larson
Amelia Mankere
Aileene
Santa Lucia
Tran White
Edna Collett
America
Stock Show Opens Here On Tuesday
The stock show opens Tuesday with the largest event of its kind, featuring thoroughbred horses on display. Exhibits from Duchesne County are expected to win prizes judged by H Bmuth U & A and others, with prizes awarded at the Fair Grounds after the show. The Vernal Lions Club and local chambers announce a barbecue for attendees.
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Alvis
Gerald Day
Roosevelt
H.W. Colton
Louis Freestone
Wow MecConkie
H. W .Colton
Alvin Weeks
Alten
Renee Apears
Roosevelt Uintah Stakes Enjoy Priesthood Outing
Over 935 Aaronic priesthood boys attended the annual Baturday at Merkles meadow with good weather aiding a successful outing. Forenoon nature hikes, afternoon Wallyball, stunts, and relay races followed by a lively softball contest where Roosevelt Stakes beat Uintah 7 to 8.
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Merkles’s Meadow
Uintah
Roosevelt
Graduation Exercises Sunday at Vernal Seminary
Nearly 600 people attended the Vernal First Ward chapel for graduation exercises marking the theme My Peace I Leave With You. Diplomas were presented by Hyman Caller, president of the board of education of Uintah stake. West Springinal introduced the graduates. The program featured speakers Melba Calfer Garth, Atwood, Edna Colton, Winnifred Bingham, and Wayne Bullock, with music by Winnifred Kennard and Mable Story at the organ. Selections included Come Come Ye Saints and We Thank Thee Oh God for O Prophhet We Ask Thee. Various performers, solos, duets, and a trombone solo filled the program.
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LDS Seminary
First Ward
Hyman
Board of Retucation of
Vintah
Etty Slaugh
Garth Bail
Variain” Siden
Utesen
Xcel Hall
Sybil Sarkher
Atwood
Baward Be
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Feley
Denver College
Ashley Farmer
Wickard
Verla Swett
Uintah State Dank
Tate
Vernal Seminary
Wasatch High
Heber City
Geo. E. Young
Saidie Orr Dunkear
General Federation of Womens Clubs
Atlantic City
Tes
Alterra High Band
Vernal’s
Ashley Valley Market
Fifth West
Buddy Poppy Sale
Alvin E. Weeks
Tuestay
UHS
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