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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1948

Page

13

Artesia Craig Achievement Day Highlights School Team Wins

Artesia Baxter School in Craig hosted the eight grades for Achievement Day. E F O Nea l principal announced the event. The baseball team, with girls and boys, won the tournament and earned first rating for class exhibits. Pat Grayhymre won the girls fifty yard dash and Tommy Woodruff won the boys event. Gloria Jean Whitney placed second in the relay. Pat Grayham and Tommy Woodruff won the distance throw. All students enjoyed the day with aid from Mrs Story and Becky Sorensen.

Artesia Baxter School of Artesia Ted Craig E. F O'Neal Pat Grayhymre Tommy Woodruff Gloria Jean Whitney Pat Grayham Tommy Wodlruff O'Neal Story Becky Sorensen

Artesia School News Highlights May Activities

Laura Olson returns after illness and two classmates withdraws this week. The Better Citizens Club elected Terry Vitato president Wayne Harkness vice president Charles Berry secretary and Charles McDaniel treasurer with Shirley Jean Alfreds as longtime club president. Upper grades won Achievement Day at Craig May 14 taking the Gold cup in baseball 25 to 9. Duane Graham won plecating contest Gloria Jean Whitmer won relay Anna Mac Jares placed in 50 yard dash Buddy Lee Temples took third in 100 yard dash. Tom Woodruff and Pat Graham won ball throwing divisions. Artesia took second in the art exhibit. All returned with sunburn. Shirley Baldwin had leg cast removed May 14. Pat Graham absent May 20 due to illness. A first grade student told the Jack and the Bean Stock story to the upper grades.

Artesia Laura Olson Sth Mary Bromley Kelly Morgan Better Citizens Club Terry Vitato Wayne Harkness Charles Berry Secrery Charles McDaniel Shirley Jean Alfreds Craig Duane Graham Gloria Jean Whitmer Anna Mac Jares Buddy Lee Temples Tom Woodruff Pat Graham Shirley Baldwin Jack and Bean

Hospital Patient Conditions Reported In District

Government health data show ninety seven percent of hospital patients are nervous and anxious. Eighty five percent of those in hospitals suffer tuberculosis or related illnesses. The report highlights the need for better governance and hospital management.

Bess

U.S. Recommends Road Over Loveland Pass Summit

The federal public roads administration rejected a Loveland pass tunnel as too costly and urged building a new road over the 11,096 foot summit on U.S. 6 west of Denver. District engineer A. V. Williams announced the stance in a letter to highway engineer Mark A. Watrous, who opposed the tunnel despite regional support.

Denver Federal Public Roads Administration Loveland Pass A. V. Williams PRA Mark A. Watrous Watrous Colorado

Ship cement Defies Threats Mutiny by Union Crew

New York report describes a confrontation aboard the US liner America arriving from Europe with 733 passengers. Captain Harry Manning faced a unanimous crew vote to oust chief steward W. S. McDonald and rehire two discharged crewmen, with Manning insisting the ship not sail without McDonald aboard. The quarrel highlighted a potential mutiny as Manning vowed to sail only if McDonald is aboard.

New York United States America Europe The Union Harry Manning United States Lines Uner Southampton National Maritime Union W. S. McDonald Chilef McDonald

Notice on Vet's Taxi Service passenger tariff Vernal Utah

Marguerite Kidd operating Vet's Taxi Service issues Passenger Tariff No 1 covering charges rules and regulations for special operations between Vernal Utah and Colorado or points within 23 miles. Rules specify passenger limits baggage policies waiting time return fare liability and eligibility of passengers.

Marguerite Kidd Vet's Taxi Service Vernal Utah Colorado 6Th West

Chinese Wore Spectacles Claim From Marco Polis Report

A 13th century traveler Marco Polis allegedly noted that Chinese people with poor sight wore spectacles. The report cites the famous wanderer as describing early eyewear use among Chinese populations.

Marco Polis

Legal Notices for Uintah County improvem ents and tax sale details

Public notices include a May 2 tax sale at Vernal Courthouse for unpaid 1048 taxes on a Chevrolet and serial number B004. parcels or whole sale to settle taxes, penalties, and costs. Also listed are a divorce summons Victor Davis vs Alice Boone Davie, and Vernal City public works plans detailing street grading, concrete walks, curbs, gutters, and private driveways across multiple streets with specific site sections and additions.

Victor Davis Alice Boone Davie State of Utah Clyde S. Johnson Aaa

Estate of Abner Richens Probate Notice in Utah

Creditors must present claims with vouchers to Lynn Richens executor at the office of E R Lawrence Cooper attorney Uintah State Bank Building Vernal Utah on or before September 7 1948. Lynn Richens Executor.

Abner Richens Lynn Richens E. R. Lawrence Cooper Uintah State Bank Vernal Utah

Notice of County Assessor's Sale in Vernal Utah 1948

Public auction at the Uintah County Courthouse Vernal Utah on May 29 1948 at 9 30 a m. for unsecured personal property including an Indian Motocycle year and model unknown motor no GDA 27 121 to cover back taxes penalties seizure and sale costs. Property may be sold in parcels or as a whole with cash terms. Eugene K Sundquist Uintah County Assessor. M19 26

Vernal Utah Sean Eugene K. Sundquist Uintah Uintah County

Notice to Creditors Estate of Clyde Underwood

Notice to creditors in the estate of Clyde Underwood deceased. Creditors must present claims with vouchers to the undersigned administrator at the office of E R Lawrence Cooper Attorney Uintah State Bank Building Vernal Utah on or before July 13 1948 Stella Underwood Administrator Estate of Clyde Underwood deceased

Clyde Underwood E. R. Lawrence Cooper Uintah State Bank Vernal Utah Stella Underwood

Vernal City improvement district plan for streets and sidewalks

Vernal City outlines proposed street, curb and gutter upgrades within Improvement District No. 148. Plans cover Main, West, East and Vernal avenues plus cross streets with six inch base asphalt and concrete walk options. Public protest deadline June 17 1948 with council meeting June 18 1948.

1St North St 6Th West St 7Th West South St 3Rd West 5Th West Sts 3Rd South St Vernal Avenue 2Nd West Sts 4Th South Wasatch Avenue Vernal Ave Main St 1St East St 3Rd East Sts Main Street 5Th East St 3Rd East St Betwen 2Nd West West St Ist North St 1St North St South St Sid South St 4Th South St 1St West ‘St 1St South St 1St ‘North St 4Th West Main 5Th West St 1St 1St St 2Nd South Sts 1St West St 2Nd West St Sth Henry Millecam 2Nd East St 2Nd North St Vernal City E. S.L.M

Naples 4 H Cooking Club Holds First Meeting

The Naples 4 H Cooking Club met at leader Mrs. Gertrude Richards home on Saturday May 22 to organize the Kitchen Queens. Officers elected: President Jean Christensen vice president Dixie Jo Reynolds secretary Bonnie Lee Alfred cheerleader Ila Manwaring reporter Patsy Reynolds. Thirteen members attended and refreshments were served. The group will meet again May 29 at Mrs Dee Manwaring’s home.

Naples Gertrude Richards Kitchen Queens Jean Christensen

Barley Production Leaders in 1947 by State

North Dakota led barley output in 1947 with about 56 million bushels and an average of 22 bushels per acre. Wisconsin produced roughly 5.9 million bushels at an average of 38 bushels per acre.

North Dakota Wisconsin

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