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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1940

Page

8

Provo Attorney Seeks Democratic Nomination for Att Gen Post

Provo lawyer George Ballif former county attorney of Utah County announced his bid for the Democratic nomination for state attorney general in the September primary. Born in Logan, Ballif is a veteran of World War I with service in France and England and overseas duty in the 91st Division. He has long been active in civic and veterans circles, including leadership roles in American Legion Post No 13 and as Utah Department Commander in 1931 32.

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District Court Opens Second Term With Various Probate Petitions

The Fourth duderal district court opened with Judge Dallas H Young. The petition of Nelle E Rodabaugh for distribution in the estate of Bertha E Meredith was granted. Esther Walin was granted appointment of administratrix in the Helmer Holmgren probate case. Erma H Colton’s request for letters of administration on the Dell W Colton estate will be granted when due. The oath of allegiance was administered to Joseph Perry Atwood and he was admitted as a United States citizen. In Whitlock v Goumerakis et al, the motion to strike was granted and plaintiff granted leave to amend the complaint.

Duderal District Court Dallas H Young Bertha E Meredith Nelle E. Rodabaugh Esther Walin Helmer Holmgren Dell W Colton Erma H . Colton Joseph Perry Ywood United States of America W Ob. Whitlock Theodoras Goumerakis

District Judge McConkie Runs for Utah Governor Nomination

District Judge Oscar W McConkie of the Third Judicial District announced last week he will seek the Democratic nomination for Utah governor in the September primary. A Roosevelt supporter, he pledged equal justice for all regardless of race, color, or creed and stated his admin would resist domination of constitutional rights.

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Kindergarten Class to Be Held at Central School

Central School to offer a six week kindergarten program starting June 10 for ages four to six, five days weekly from 10 a.m. to noon. Mrs Mabel N Smith will direct, bringing elementary and kindergarten education training, with music games and stories. A small fee will be charged as local funds do not cover free kindergarten.

Wymer Central School Mabel N Smith Smith Granite Scoul Meda Walker

Vernal Nursery School Open House May 20 Observes Routine

The Vernal Nursery School invites the public to observe its daily routine from 9:30 to 3:00 during an open house starting May 20. The event showcases supervised play periods, rest, and a noon lunch with tomato juice and milk while highlighting early socialization with peers and child development resources.

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State Convention of Utah Workers Alliance Held at Park City

Delegates from Vertral local attended a two day Utah Workers Alliance convention in Park City. Officers elected include Grant Ottley of Murray as chairman, Mark Pope of Vernal as vice chairman, Raymond McDonald of Salt Lake as treasurer, and Mrs Dean Leyl of Murray as secretary. Delegates chosen to attend the National convention in Chicago July 11 14 are Ottley Pope McDonald Leinhart of Logan and Mullenaux from Prec. The Vernal chapter led by Elsworth Hardy has operated ten months to aid unemployed WPA workers. Meetings are held Saturdays in the county courthouse.

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Memorial Day remodel at Leons Maeser cemetery outlined

The report describes prep and cleanup work at Leons Maeser cemetery for Memorial Day Hust. The kitchen was improved and moved, trees pruned, and the lunch room updated. Four high school boys assisted, walls decorated in tan and gray, and a plan to charge families up to 200 dollars for site improvements if needed.

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Schools Close Fridly Following Active And Succesful Term

Uintah county schools close a successful year with classwork and new programs. A comprehensive health program immunized about 1000 pupils. A beautification campaign led to school renovations, with photos taken before and after. Slides will be shown in fall classrooms to highlight improvements.

Uintah County

Health and Activity Dig Held at Local Campus

A long day at the campus featured awards and an assembly with Loris erd At Pawxt and Oktah Alt ente bands marching down Main Street. Miss Florette Hunt played accordion solos while Leora Curtis read, with the Cougar quartet and Edward Sandgren Blain Ladd Cropper and William 14 providing vocal and instrumental numbers. A Roosevelt Dean Peterson was fined 50 dollars for reckless driving with a suspended portion. a six month jail term was suspended. Ray Nash Glen Knight and Nellie Batchelor attended the Young Republican League convention in Salt Lake Friday.

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