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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1951

Page

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Hopes for Lost Hunter Revived as Fresh Tracks Found

The six day search for John Young continues after fresh tracks found northwest of the Lost Pines area. Sheriff Snyder notes evidence of pauses and possible compass use. John Young’s father joined volunteers in Vernal, while Gulf Oil Company crew chief R. F. Carter and Mrs. Carter coordinated from Willow Creek.

John Young Gull QU Company L. Young Vernal Hison Heck Snyder Lost Pines

Vernal City Election Set for November 6

Registration is complete for Vernal’s city election to be held Tuesday November 6. A total of 25 new voters are registered on the North and South sides with some transfers. North side polling moves to the Vernal City Office Council Room while South side voters go to the Scout House between 1st and 2nd South. Polls open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m. Results will be tabulated immediately and announced by 10 40 p.m.

Vernal City Court House

Autos Collide Near So. and 3 West Streets

Two drivers escaped injury when their cars collided Wednesday morning at So. and 3 West. Jerry Hatch of Willow Creek was cited by Officer Arthur Corless. Lester Hatch was the other driver. No damage estimate was available.

Let So West Eeds Jerry Hatch Willow Creek Arthur Corless Lester Hatch Cor Tess

Pheasant Season Opens Here on Saturday November 3

Utah Fish and Game officials report an average or better pheasant and quail season ahead in upland areas. Opening Saturday noon November 3 runs to Tuesday November 6 at 5 30 pm with bag limits of one pheasant and six in possession, four possession limit of 16 for all species. Lyon Neilson notes counts suggest equal or more birds despite weather and feed.

Utah Fish Game Iifariient Lyon Neilson Uintabasin

Master Singers to Present Concert Here November 16

The Master Singers, a 60-voice community chorus organized in 1946 by Ed A. Sandgren, will perform at the Cedar City Tabernacle on November 16 under Uintah Stake Relief Society auspices. The group, which has sung across Utah and Las Vegas and broadcast for KSL, is led by Alfred Olsen and features sacred, classical and modern numbers. Tickets are available from Relief Society members or at Vernal.

Tabernacle Uintah Stake Relief Society Man Ed A. Sandgrin Prove Tt Tt iUtah Las Vegas Evstd KSL Salt Take Utah Parks Ulsh Parks Commission Madison Square Garden New York Ane Therogram Alfred Olsen Vernal

Vernal C of C Reports on National Reclamation Meet

Vernon Chamber of Commerce secretary Frank Ward reported at the regular board meeting on the National Reclamation Association convention held in Amarillo Texas October 18. He cited West concern over the no new starts policy and said a resolution urged the administration to revise its stance before it is too late. Main speakers included Michael W Straus U S Commissioner of Reclamation and Representative Reva Beck Bosone.

National Reclamation Association Amarillo Texas Vernal Chamber Oof Frank Ward Ward West Michael W. Straus U.S

Senator Watkins to Hold Legislative Clinic Nov 13

Senator Arthur V. Watkins former Ver nal resident returns to Uintah County to host a public legislative clinic at the County Courthouse on Tuesday November 13. He will hear questions from attendees and discuss issues raised in Congress over the past year. The visit also includes a scheduled address to Uintah High School students later that day.

Watkins Arthur V. Watkins Uteh Ver Sen. Watkins 245 Seiakor Uintah High School Seni ‘Watkins Gintsh High School

Union High Dedication Delayed to December 1

Union High School dedication exercises postponed to December 1 with Russell Todd as master of ceremonies and E Allen Bateman State Superintendent of Public Instruction as principal speaker. Speakers include representatives from boards of education and Uintah Ouray Indian Department. Building open for inspection before and after program. Committee includes Principal L F Hutgs, Superintendent Harold M Lundetl, Vernal, and Superintendent Dean C Christeton Duchesne.

Union High School Russel Todd Umntsh High School E. Allen Bateman State Superintendent of Public Instruction Board of Education Uintah- Ouray Indian Department L. F Hut Gs

Emerald Oil Meeting to Be Held on November Fifth

The shareholders of Emerald Oil Company will hold a dissolution and liquidation meeting at the Uinta State Bank Building. The board will seek stockholder approval of dissolution and stock equalization, with the session set for November fifth as announced in the last issue.

Emerald Oil Meeting Mrosseholden Emerald Oil Company Piper Capra Uinta State Bank Duildine Itm

Guest Speakers Scheduled for Church Services

The Congregational Church of Vernal announces guest speakers for the coming weeks. On Oct 28 at 11 a.m. Dr J F Robinson of Westminister College Salt Lake will address the congregation on uniting community churches. Subsequent Sundays feature a Clearfield church minister and a California college rep. Dr Stanley North of the Congregational Church will speak at the district convention in Ogden on Nov 8.

Congregational Church of Vernal J. F. Robinson Westminister College Salt Lake Robinson Harvard University Utah State Council of Protestant Churches Uniting Community Churches Congregational Church Clearfield California Stanley North Extension Division The Ogden Whit Intermountain District

Uintah and Ouray Indians Spend New Funds Wisely

Uintah and Ouray Indians are investing cautiously with new allotment funds. Local bankers note wise purchases and sound investments though full data is unavailable. Utes buy warm clothing furniture and appliances for electrified homes while used cars dominate purchases. Officials monitor expenditures and require thumbprint signatures on checks for older members.

Uintah and Ouray Indians

District Boy Scout Group Is Organized

A new Uintah District Hop Scout Committee has been appointed and met in their task session Oct. 19. New committee members include Chairman Sivas Call and a full slate covering vice chairman Dr. Marrs, commissioner Orlo Goodrich, neighborhood commissioners Garl Gardiner and Erwin Day, organization and extension Karl Whatcott, finance R. Seager, health and safety Harvey Madson, advancement Dr. Dan Price, camping and activities LaBell Anderson, and secretary Richard Jensen. The group aims to enlarge enrollment and organize the program. meetings will occur monthly at 6:00 p.m. in the Board of Education office.

Uintah District Sivas Call Marrs Orlo Goodrich Garl Gardiner Erwin Day Karl Whatcott Nance R. Seager Harvey Madson Dan Price LaBell Anderson Richard Jensen Tor Board of Education

Adult Education Classes Planned At Uintah High

Uintah High School will host winter adult education classes after registration. Subjects include art photography typing women physical education sewing and understanding of the child with a new class in men’s physical education. Contact A Alwyn Call at the Board of Education office to register or suggest new subjects.

Uintah High School A. Alwyn Call Board of Education

Tackle by Man Retrieves Stolen Truck

George M Calder credited with capturing a car theft suspect and recovering a pickup truck from Vernal Motor Sales. At 11 15 pm Calder and son helped police pursue the thief who abandoned the truck and fled on foot after a brief chase. The suspect Pete Raybal Santa Fe NM was booked for auto theft and Jutta Venty Millecam in County Justice Court faced sentencing.

George M. Calder Vernal Motor Sale Company George Gates Yard Bob Bath Sammy ‘Hatch Mr. Calder Second South St Calders Bec Srr Georgér aS.te Pete Raybal Santa Fe Marshal Bath Jall Jutta Venty Millecam Bal

Rangely Woman Found Dead In Car on Roadside

Mrs. Mary Ellen Seay 53 of Blue Mountain City Colorado died Wednesday from coronary thrombosis after her car veered off the highway and plunged into a bank. Born August 22 1898 in Texas she leaves husband Thomas W Seay and siblings in Texas. Funeral plans pending Vernal Mortuary.

Mary Ellen Seay Blue Mountain City Range Colo Rangely Vernal Mortuary

Deer Hunt Winners Named At Local Contests

About 3000 deer were checked at four stations during the hunt ending October 30. Ashley Farmer's Union Co op awarded first to Stewart Tanner with a 33 inch spread. Dah Hall had 31 inches. Linus Openshaw won booby prize with a 3 inch spread. Biggest buck lead went to Frank Brewer at 244 pounds. Myron Hackne shared a 3444 inch spread. Orlando Cook and Don all tied for antler points with eight and eleven. Contest results to be announced next week at Ashby Valley Appliance.

Ashley Farmer's Union Co-op Stewart Tanner Hall Linus Openshaw Ashby Valley Frank Brewer Myron Hackne Orlando Cook Don

Oil News Contours in Murky Labor of Wells and Towns

Fragmentary oil page note records names and places around Louisiana fields and pipelines. Mentions Walterlvar joy M. Johnson Watson White River Davis Berko and Stanolind with garbled figures and partial well numbers. Indicates activity and stops mid sentence with unclear details.

Walterlvar Joy M. Johnson Watson White River Davis-Berko Roy Dohnadn Whitlock Gulf Tai Gusherpee Nwa Goring

Raymond Bigelow Dies After Stroke on Farm Creek Road

Raymond Bigelow, 74, died early Friday from a stroke while hauling mine props near Farm Creek on Mosby Mountain, after being taken to hospital by Basal forist. He was born in Vernal to Elvira and later lived in Lapoint and Vernal, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survived by his widow, five daughters, one grandson, three brothers, and four sisters. Burial will be in Lapoint Cemetery.

Mosby Mountain Rae Bigelow Ares Nay Ples Aare Elvira Fatty Lee Church of Jesus Christ Laterds Satna Pogurvivin Twila Nielson Betty Borrells Helen Bigelow Phillis Laura B Gels Lapoint Bigelow Lapoin Bite Waena Lee Walker Thor

Construction to Start Soon on National Guard Garage

Commander Ralph Ashton announced a new National Guard storage and classroom garage to be built on government land at the Fair grounds 2nd East and 4th South. The reinforced concrete block structure with brick veneer will cost about 35000 dollars and prefigure a future armory costing 135000 dollars. The 1334 National Combat Battalion, Company A, with fifty men, will train there. enlistments for those under eighteen and a half may be exempt from the draft. Further details on enlistments will follow.

National Guard Ralph Ashton Ara Fair Grounds Ashton Aince

Youth Center Planned at Monday Meet

Campaign plans for founding a Youth Center were laid at a Monday evening meeting of civic groups. Spearheaded by the Junior Chamber of Commerce, the effort aims to offer teens a weekly recreation program for ages 12 to 20. A center with a shuffleboard court, piano, table, and dance floor would host activities funded by memberships and managed by a youth activity committee.

Junior Chamber of Commerce Rivas Itme Fortam Eac Scotty Putman Otee Junior Chamber of Commerce Preece Asy Brice Watkins

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Fish and Game Department Master Singers Ae Music Lovera Cedar City Vernal C of C Union High Indians Bank Tnd Rim Ward Openshaw United State Bank Rec Minter, Wea Apem Tyre Ray Candice J.C. Panney Store Ulntah &, Ouray Uintah High Oil News Raymond Bigelow
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