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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1953

Page

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Journal Cence at Uintah High School hosts yearbook staff

The Uintah High School annual Journal Cence at Belgham showcases faculty advisers and students including Jean Eerie Fondell and Dens J. Campbell among staff. At Hananza, eight Gilsonite miners were trapped by explosions, with several injured and others evacuated to Vernal hospitals. One miner escaped unhurt.

Uintah High School Journal Cence Risin Belgham Dolphingwerte Ene Pineal Ews Jean Eerie Fondell Dens J. Campbell Jenie ‘Bick Renee Pa Sod Sitate Cherie Gee Memitope Atts Showalter Ney Thew Sba Tanwaring Sen Muimeograph Nonna Jean Mi 1 Hananza Bos Am. Nk Vernal Uintah County Hospital Glenn Jackson Orvil Smuth Kenneth H. Richens Ulls Harper Mal Cook Prugeots Baker War Timothy Bonanza Everet Goodrich Mr. Stephens

Speaking Content Judging Begins on November 18

Judging of the I Speak for Democracy contest at Uintah High School will begin Wednesday November 18, per Principal Max Abbott. Six finalists, three from Uintah and three from Union High, advance to a state round with a free First place recording entering state competition and potential trip to Washington DC. The event is run by the Junior Chamber of Commerce, with local committees coordinating at Uintah and Union, open to all 9th to 12th graders, five minute talks on Americanism, scored 40 percent content 40 percent delivery and 20 percent originality.

Uintah Ugh School Max Abbott Uintah High School Union High School Washington, D. C Speak For Democracy Junior Chamber of Commerce Vor+ wal Jerry Bolicher Chai Americanism Committee Jaycee Glen Hatch Saycees Thn

Maeser elects three town board members at election night

Maeser voters chose Lorin Hatch Lyle Glines and Haring to join the town board for four year terms while holdovers Morgan Merkley and Leroy Carroll remain. Incoming president Ferron Hacking drew 82 votes against Morris Vernon 15 for president. Hatch and Glines led the six candidates for board with strong showings. The meeting included Vernal City water chief Bill Bernett discussing signs and zoning, and a report on Maeser projects.

Twesdey Haring Lorin Hatch Lyle Glines Morgan Merkley Leroy Carroll Joseph Merkley Harold McKee Vernal City

Immunization Drive for Diphtheria in Uintah Schools

Immunization for diphtheria will begin in Uintah District schools Monday, November 9, per nurse Henry Ber oan toi. Shots will be given at Bancser School 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Naples, Jenn, Bonanza, Fellay, Swift, and other sites follow with sessions from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in various locations including White Rocks, Alterra, and Avalon.

Ipideria Imumiuhization Elinica Uintah Henry Ber Oan Oue Elie Ee Edad Bancser Naples Jenn Bonanza White Rocks Alterra Avalon

Uintah Stake Conference Opens With Leadership Meeting

Uintah Stake Conference begins November 7 8 with a priesthood leadership meeting at 6 30 pm in the Stake Center. Bishop Joseph Wirthlin presides with President Archie Johnson and counselors conducting. General sessions are scheduled 10 am 2 pm Sunday in the tabernacle with choir music and MIA directed program.

Mvinish Stake Stake Center Joseph Wirthii Wishop Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Archie Johnson Thera Tabernacle Stake MIA Wirthlin

Vernal Jaycees Entertained by Frontier Airlines

The Vernal Jaycees hosted a Frontier Airlines event with Miss May as a featured speaker. The gathering discussed road projects and funding for the Vernal area, including plans to improve the Vermal Manila highway and bridge work. Ralph Preece, road committee rep, announced funding and construction timelines for 1954.

Vernal Jaycees Frontier Airlines U.S. 40 Vermal Manila Vernal Jenin Inna Ralph Verna Faure Commeres Preece Forest Ser Bureau of Publia Rosas Mire Preece

Brennen Bottoms Well Tests Over 500 Barrels Daily

Gulf Oil Corp reports Brennen Bottoms No 32 well in Uintah County near Vernal have swabbed 165 barrels of oil from 6,080 to 7,000 feet and tested 22 percent production from Greensky formation. The unit may move to pump test if current recovery holds, with potential for higher output.

Brennen Gulf Oil Corp Uintah County Green River Wildcat Gulf Greenriver

Legion Show On Stace America Begins Friday

Uintah County agriculture agents and 4-H Club leaders at Be in Atco praise 4-H work total 530 certificates awarded for county 4-H year. Special awards go to Junior leadership Faye Wattle and others. local teens to perform in upcoming high school event with district reporters including Hal Duke and Dr Dan Price. Community attendees from Vernal joined Utah Wynn game crowd. local families and visitors noted.

Tn H Coun Fewen Wees Pet ATCO Uintah County Agriculture Tarola Sargent Uintah Sky State Bank Faye Wattle Jaine Davis Na Powell Ora Faye Wardle Carman Elaine Day Amelia Hdigh School Axittord Hal Duke Shion Dul Brack Vernal Ashton Brothers Pete ‘Tivtoe Weturd

Visit Your Schools During American Education Week

American Education Week runs November 9 to 14 in Uintah School District. Parents are invited to attend sessions with teachers, principals, and supervisors. Each day features a different theme emphasizing moral foundations, character, and citizenship development in children.

Uintah Pric Tome Resurch

Forest Graveling on Dry Fork Road to Begin

Ash ley National Forest crews under Supervisor Ward Evans will gravel a mile of Dry Fork Road near Red Cloud Loop, starting this week. Contracted by Al Forest Service, the project will use five dump trucks one patrol and a large loading shovel over about six days, with Uintah County helping keep the road open and in good shape for tourist use.

Ashley National Forest National Forestry Fork Canyon Yee al Forest Service Red ‘Stewart Tocat Ashley Forest Road Ward Evans Red Cloud Loop Uintah County Forest Service ii

City officials elected amid last minute voter surge

Voters filled the polls Tuesday in Siddoway Washburn and Jensen winning city offices. About 515 ballots were cast, up from 474 in the last June school building and city county election. Mayor votes were tallied among the three candidates, reflecting a stronger turnout than expected.

Siddoway Washburn Jensen Elty-County Ralph Siddoway Vernol Jones Fred Washburn Dale Jensen William Slough Claudius Banks Mly Om Extraight M. Vernal Ornal Vate Henry DiMcCan Gt Loud Wayn Marrs Rex Gardiner Don Richardson Ralph Preece Bruce Watks Pop Watkins Jolie Don Showalter Russell Montgom Oulgoth

Echo Park Opponents Scored At Forest Meet

Utah delegates dominated Friday sessions of the American Forest Congress in Washington Oct 30. Ernest Hf Unnford Salt Lake Tribute chief editorial writer delivered the morning address on forestry research and education. Speaker Janda Gus Backmann Salt Lake Chamber manager pressed water's role in multiple use forestry. President Peterson presided. Linford touched on Echo Park Dam critics and conservationists' unity.

Washington American Forest Congress Ernest Hf. Unnford Salt Lake Gus P. Backmann Oit Chamber of Commerce R. Petarson Elmer G. Peterson Emerits Utah State Agricultural College American Forestry Adsn Ue Af.fermion Linford Utah

Stringfellow Demands Action on Echo Park Dam

Congressman Douglas R Stringfellow blasts Interior Secretary McKay and National Park Service Director Conrad L Wirth urging immediate approval of Echo Park Dam and Upper Colorado River storage phases. He argues harm claims are unfounded, cites irrigation land, power, and regional expansion benefits for Utah communities, while contending construction would improve access and value of the Dinosaur National Monument area.

Secretary of the Interior Douglas McKay Douglas R. Stringfellow Conrad L. Wirth National Park Service Echo Park Dam Colorado River Stringfellow Moley Hallarat Fark Ser Dinosaur Ate Utah Pop Eam Wirth

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