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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1954

Page

1

Republicans Sweep Uintah County Offices With Sheriff As Notable Exception

The Uintah County results show Republicans winning all offices except Sheriff Herbert M Snyder who secured a fifth term as an independent candidate after a redirection of party support. Grant Sou was elected clerk while several judges and state officials were chosen, with Democrats gaining control of the national House and several governorships. Republican chairman Hugh Lichens thanked voters and urged continued support for county growth and problem resolution.

Ukilah County Chambouse Herbert M Snyder Otly Court House Grant Sou Fortier Don Batty Powe Justice of Peace Willam Cock North Uintah County Hugh Lichens Republican Party Ainish County Henry A. Dixon Walter K. Granger

Good Pheasant Hunt Predicted For Uintah Five-day Hunt

Upland game birds headline Uintah County hunting as a five day pheasant season runs November 8 through 10. Game department officials expect about 85 000 sportsmen statewide for the second largest hunt. Quail seasons run in eight counties concurrently, with three days in most areas and seven in Millard County.

Uintah Uintah Couny Game Department Warren Fred Reynolds Rich San Juan Box Elder Salt Cache Davis Duchesne Utah Emery Weber Millard Sata Vegane Washington, Summit Wayne Countries

Storage Project Not Hindered By the Election

Democratic control of the House brings key chairmanship prospects for the Upper Colorado Storage project. Wayne N Aspinall of Colorado lines up for the Irrigation and Reclamation Subcommittee chair as Democrats prepare to take power. Clair Engle of Utah likely to head the full Interior Committee. several resignations and a primary upset shuffle the 26 member panel.

House of Representatives Colorado Wayne N Aspinall House Utah Clair Engle California Interior Committee Senate Ken Regan Tex William A. Dawson Rankin Himer Budge Etdaho Atvance Quae Io

Free chest x rays offered during unit visit in Utah

The U S Public Health Service and Utah State Health Department plan a venue offering free chest x rays and blood tests on November 11 at Fort Duches. Early testing may detect diseases sooner, improving treatment and community health. The screening is brief and requires no undressing.

The U. S. Public Healt Service Utah State Health Department

Council Indicates Gas Franchise Will be Private

Vernal Cay council signals awarding the gas franchise to private firms. City Attorney Whitney T. Hammond was authorized to draft an ordinance transferring the system to private industry, noting no law requires voter referendum. A citizen urged a referendum. if passed, a petition by 15 percent of qualified voters would trigger one.

Vernal Cay Andieald Counerd Alorne Whitney T. Hammond Ms Hammond

Mining location notices drop. two youths lost on Diamond Mountain

Uintah County records show only 28 mining location notices filed this week, with Bud Covington Nicholas Murphy Joe Storm and Dob Carnie among filers. Two deer hunters, Morgan Lee 16 and Ruchel Kiliman 28, were lost for hours before being returned to Vernal. Gulf Oil moves a seismograph crew south of Vernal to start exploration, with camp set up and Don Roper as crew leader.

County Recorder’s Bud Covington Nicholas Murphy Joe Storm Dob Carnie Uintah County Lola Anderson Diamond Mountain Morgan Lee Glenn Lee Vernal Ruchel Kiliman Halliburton Oil Well Cetriering Company Togeer Gulf Oil Corporation Don Roper Craig

Upper Colorado River Commission Boosts Publicity Fund

The Upper Colorado River Commission raised its publicity fund from 25 000 to 40 000 dollars at a Denver meeting. Funds will cover a color film on the Colorado River story, a newspaper campaign, temporary Washington offices, and two brochures. Attendees included Utah and Colorado officials.

Upper Colorado River Commission Jorge Clyde Utah Colorado Campaigon Washington Denver Commission Vernal CR. Henderson Uintah County Colorado River Development Committee Jack C Turner L. Y Siddoway Colorado River Development Association Jay Bingham Joseph Tracy E R Callister Forney Films, Inc Collings Deg Aeneith Dama

Hunter and Lion Encounter Ends with Mountain Lion Taken

Earl Goodrich of Glines bagged a five point buck during a hunt on Diamond Mountain then killed a mountain lion after a half hour fight. He heard the growls, followed tracks to a battlefield, spotted a den, and dropped a lion with a rifle after the cougar struck him. The first shot felled the other cat.

Goodrich Glinet Earl Goodrich Glines Earl Diamond Mountain Lower Pot Creek Burl Reougarax Mr. Goodrich

Local Birth Announcements Run of October and November

A string of birth notices lists several newborns with couples including Mr and Mrs Kernicte Be Priest and Mrs Virgil Navantek, a Sweatfield girl born October 81 and a Nickell boy born October 31 among others. Other entries mention Mr and Mrs Sam Haslem, Cecil Connor, Wm A Wort, Leland Campbell, Robert Smuin, and Lowell Glines with birth dates in late October and early November.

Kernicte Priest Virgil Navantek Edward A. Sweatfield Dallas Nickell Sam Haslem Irl Cecil Connor Mra A Wort Leland Campbell Robert Smuin Lowell Glines

Vernal Manila Project Nears More Bids After Survey

The Vernal Manila segment of the project is 2 3 completed with a survey readying the next bid phase. Foreman Bud Nye of Reed and Jensen Lake says work continues into the next summer with two thirds of subgrading done and four Caterpillar units active. Camp facilities house crews near Kabell Teo. about 60 workers are employed. Weather delays have slowed progress since August as the project expands beyond the initial forest road mile.

Bud Nye Reed and Jensen Manila Wreatier Nye Kabell Forest Road

Humorist Speaks Next Saturday at Knife and Fork

A former New York State Legislator described by friends as humorous and versatile will headline the Knife and Fork Club meeting at the Hotel Vernal. Orlo B. Breés, noted for varied roles as textile worker, salesman, author, editor, and preacher, is the featured speaker. Continued on page 0 7.

New Ore Slemmaner

McConkie To Preside At Uintah Stake Conference

Bruce R. McConkie of the First Council of Seventy will preside over the Uintah Stake quarterly conference at Uintah Stake Tabernacle with general sessions at 1 and 2 pm and a Sunday evening program under the Stake MIA. Hel will be Glesin Pearson of BYU Unified Church School System announced as a visiting authority. A Melchizedek Priesthood leadership meeting follows with stake and ward officers, Sunday School, YMMIA, and priesthood leaders attending, then an 8 pm meeting for all elders and all Aaronic Priesthood members over 21.

Bruce R. McConkie First Council of Seventy Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Uintah Stake Tabernacle Sunda Stake MIA Glesin Pearson Brigham Young University Unified Church School System Melchizedek High Council Melchizedek Jahopa LDS Church

Piedmont Dairy Bought by Arden Sunfreze in Uintah Basin

Arden Sunfreze Creameries, a Beatrice Foods unit, announced the Monday purchase of Piedmont Dairy from Oakley Larson and Clifton Perry. The deal keeps all staff, with Clifton Perry remaining as manager. Oakley Larson will stay briefly. The merger expands Beatrice’s Utah coverage, adding Piedmont and Meadow Gold products and a range of foods.

Arden Sunfreze Creamaries Beatrice Food Company Uintah Basin Walker Arden Sunfreze Creameries Piedmont Meadow Gold Mill Dai Birdseye Fletchmann Nestles Fishmont Dairy Vernal Beatrice Fools Company Utah Colorado Bre East Lake City Ogden Provo Cedar City Grand Junction Delta Cele Beatrice Foods Companies Zatter E Dairy Beatrice Nebraska United States Hawaiian Islands

No Deer Hunters Hear Two Maeser Ears

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Maeser hunters and a bowler, with garbled lines about ears and deer. Several stray phrases reference a 400 pound animal and a sequence of actions by individuals named Francis and Morgen, but the passage is heavily corrupted and lacks clear event details.

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