Men in the Armed Forces Return Home on Leave
Dob Lundell on home leave after nine months in the Pacific theater aboard an aircraft carrier. Bob Lundell, son of JB M Lundell, enlisted in 1944, trained at Farragut Idaho, and participated in major engagements before a Salt Lake assignment. Also, frontline infantryman Clayton Slaugh of the 148th Infantry, 37th Division, returns to the U.S. from the Philippines after campaign service in Bougainville, the Solomons, and Guadalcanal, earning the Combat Infantryman Badge and multiple ribbons.
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Dob Lundell
Bob Lundell
Pacific Theater
Bob
JB M
Lundell
Navy
Farragut
Idaho
Salt Lake
Susan
Clayton Slaugh
United States
Philippines
Charles Slaugh
Utah
Bougainville
Solomons
Lazor
Guadalcanal
Bonanza Road is Given Approval
In Rawlins Wyoming the murder of two game wardens may be delayed as the identity of charred bones is tested at FBI labs in Washington. Sheriff Glenn Penland says Johann Malten, the trapper at whose burned cabin the wardens’ bodies were found, is a suspect. The two men were found frozen in a cabin after investigating a beaver trapping case. Mayor Stringham was reelected to office with a small turnout as the town council and other officials were named.
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Rawlins
Wyoming
Glenn Penland
Federal Bureau of Investigation Laboratories
Washington
FBI
University of Wyoming
Johann Malten
Steabin
Frank McCary
Penland
Beeves Mallen
Lakanen
Uned
Serge O Daltien
Wiest
Courie
Donald R Barr
Clair R Hopkins
Charles R Henderson
Charles T Pope
Tressurer Wi
Murray
22 Mile Road Mine Project Planned in Vernal Utah
Joseph K Sonny Tobe speaks at conference as elders discuss the 22 mile road to Bonanza and Sanite. The project, costing about 145000, awaits final approval and bids as part of a church welfare development in Uintah county. A special program will present the plans at the First Ward Tabernacle with participation from various stake leaders and members. The road expansion aims to support gilsonite hauling to a future processing and distribution center in East Lake.
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Joseph
Chueh
Joans Christ of Latterday Saints
Pintah
Herice
U 3
Highway 40
Bon-pohaen
Anza
Church Welfare Conidistrict
U. 5/ publig randsimittee
New Administration Rand. Mas
Washington, DC
Bonanza Fields
Vernal Seminary
Stake
Boma
Seminary For Art Corporation
First Ward
Mothers and Daughters
Tabernacle
Uintah County
Post Season Hunt At Browns Park December Dates
Post season hunt set for Browns Park from December 1 to 10. Permits go on sale Monday November 19 at Vernal City Office. Permits valid for buck or antlered deer in the restricted area. Game official Henry Slaugh confirms dates. Elk season on Ashley Valley north side opens for ten days starting Saturday. Ten permits for bull elk are available.
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Vernal Mon
Browns
Werden
Henry Slaugh
Ashley Valley
U S 40 Group Reorganizes at Steamboat Springs
C R Henderson named vice president at U S 40 Group reorganization meeting held in Steamboat Springs on October 26. Henderson, previously active in the association before wartime suspension, will lead along with JF Stohtey as president and Dr M L Crawford as treasurer. Board directors to be drawn from towns along the highway from Berthoud Pass to Salt Lake City. A plan will be drafted in Steamboat Springs. A F Gentry of Windella near Watson was in Vernal Wednesday.
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Ata U 5
Steamboat Springs
R Henderson
Vernat
Henderson
Colorado
Utah
JF Stohtey
M L Crawford
Berthoud Pass
Salt Lake City
Jane
A Stoddard Craig
D J Nixon Roosevelt
M W Leckenby
Truman Urges Armistice Day Observance Across Nation
President Truman proclaimed November 11 Armistice Day and urged Americans to honor the valor and sacrifices that won victory. He asked citizens to dedicate themselves to building enduring peace and remembered those who achieved victory in 1918. Government offices and banks will close on Monday November 12 per the executive order scheduling holidays when a national holiday falls on a Sunday.
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Washington
Truman
Purebred Hereford Stock to Be Sold at Auction Here
The Utah Hereford Breeders Association plans auction sales across Utah this fall and winter featuring purebred bulls and females. About 85 animals per sale will be offered, all graded B or better, with judges and turnover led by local organizers in Vernal Spanish Fork Richfield and nearby communities.
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Utah
Ites, Jr
Cole
Atlas Ar
Bitanalot
Sea of Utah
Walters
Filer
Idaho
Spanish Fork
Sourumez
Richfield
Utah Hereford Association
District Governor To be Speaker Vernal Lions Club
Ed Randles district governor from Ogden will be guest speaker at a Vernal Lions Club luncheon Wednesday at 7 pm. The event, at Central School cafeteria and library, highlights a club longtime active in civic improvements, including paving US 40 to a modern standard.
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Vernal Lions Club
Ed Randles
Ogden
Vernal Lions
Central School
Utah
County Commissioners Fund Grants and Appointments
At the monthly meeting County Commissioners appointed Clyde Underwood of Gusher as registrar for Uintah County west side precincts Ballard Lapoint Tridell Moffat Sandlett and Ouray Karl Fowler spoke for hospital funding and the board authorized a $1000 loan. Melda Vickers asked to enlarge her office. Mrs J Houston bought 47100 acres of county owned land for $500. Rex Christofferson license at Jensen was tabled. Lyle J Bailey declined county agent post. Russell Keelch transferred to Mantl due to no living quarters. The petition for tax extension was not filed in time so taxes will delinquent after November 30.
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Court House
Clyde Underwood of
Gusher
Uintah County
Ballard Lapoint
Tridell Moffat Sandlett and Ouray Precints
Karl Fowler
Melda Vickers County Home
J Houston
White Rocks
Rex Christofferson
Jensen
Liole J Bailey
Russell Keclch
Bally
Federal aid airport plan includes Vernal project details
The article outlines a Vernal airport plan funded by federal aid, with estimated costs around 223,000 to 223,000 dollars for land, drainage, surfacing, and related works. It notes the project aims to create a Class 8 airport capable of handling large transports, with federal participation covering a portion of construction costs.
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Vernal
Cloes
Recen' Asad
National Education Week Observed November 11 to 17
National Education Week will be observed nationwide from November 11 to 17. The period encourages parents to visit schools and learn about student programs, highlighting education as a democratic force. Local clubs and churches are urged to recognize education's role in society. A fire in Rangely destroyed six cottages after a hot water tank exploded, with neighbors assisting.
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America
Civic Cluba
National Chamber of Commerce
National Manufacturing Association
Iybak
Art Guinn
Wm Brewer
Rangely
Federated Womens Clubs Organized At Roosevelt
Mrs Parley Rawlings elected president of the State Basin district in Utah Federation of Womens Clubs. Mrs Charles WH Henderson named first vice president and Mrs Charles A Henderson second vice president. The semiannual convention met Thursday in the Roosevelt Amusement Hall with reports from district chairman and guests including junior extension leader Mrs Agehur Gaeth of Lake City.
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Parley Rawlings
State Basin
Utah
Federation of Womens Clubs
Charles WH Henderson
Charles
Roosevelt Amusement Hall
Uest Spend
Jeader
Agehur Gaeth
Gait Lake iChty
L D S Welfare Plan to Register as Relief Agency
Latter-day Saint Church welfare program plans to register as a relief agency. President George Albert Smith met with board officials to discuss using relief supplies owned by the church and outline methods of distribution storage and personnel. Accompanying him were Apostle J. Smith A. Widis Thomas E. McKay and Dr. Brossard president of the Washington Stake.
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IFON
Latter-day Saint
Ibe
Chi Jay
George Albert Smith
Ure
WRB
Friends Society
J Smith
Widis
Thomas E McKay
Dr Brossard
Washington Stake
Rarity Owen No 1 Oil Well Drilling Near Ashley Crack
Equity Company drills Rarity Owen No 1 on Heber Powell property east of Ashley Crack. Depth 1297 feet with oil show in Dakota sand. Frontier and Dakota sands about 100 feet deeper than Ashley Valley gas field. Morrison sands supply Vernal for years. Sundance sand carried gas. Powell No 1 watched for Morrison and Sundance sands. Weber sand at 3600 ft. Drilling began fall using cable tools. weather delayed progress. Local note: magpie heads paid 10c to Searles Saving Center for pest control.
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Theity-Powell
Equity of Co
Heber Powell
Ashley Crack
Toe
Juban
Gienno Tecet
Dakota
Ashley Valley
Morrison Sands
Vernal
Sundance
Ashley
Juhan
Powell No 1
Morrison and
Weber
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Bones
Joseph K Snnny Tobe Spea
B. H. Stringham
Browns Park
C. R. Henderson
U.S. 40 Group
Windella
Watsonwag
Earth
Henry Kingsley Cookson
Coast Gold Lient
Henry J Cookson
Avally
Washington, D. C
Goard Phom
Aireraife-Pla
le Ant
H. Grant
Federated Womens Clubs
Roosevelt
Ai Europe
Ester Meech
Beloit
Wis
Owen
Searles Saving Center
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