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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1949

Page

12

Gamp Tokowana Group Welcomes Two New Members

The Gamp Tokowana Group of the Utah Pioneers met November 20 at Mrs. Mable Chivers home with 20 members and two new members Mrs. Harold Sargent and Mrs. Marie Lee joining the roster. Plans were set for a Christmas party at Mrs. Mary Johnson Dee’s home. Mrs. Melba Eaton shared a history of pioneer grandfather David Budock Lamoreaux and guitar selections were performed by Cleo Turner and Connie Oaks. A member made a quilt added to Mrs. Harriett Steele. Proceeds from the sale will aid in finishing the Pioneer building in Salt Lake City. A Thanksgiving luncheon was served by the hostess with help from Mrs. Erma Turner and Mrs. Merle Enton.

Tokowana Utah Mable Chivers Harold Sargent Marie Lee Mary Johnson Dee Melba Eaton David Budock Lamoreaux Cleo Turner Connie Oaks Harriett Steele Pioneer Salt Lake City Erma Turner Merle Enton

Family Night Bazaar and Dinner At First LDS Ward

A Family Night dinner and bazaar will be held Friday December 2 at 6 p.m. at the First LDS ward chapel. Proceeds fund additional kitchen equipment. items include aprons cloths textiles paintings and figurines crafted by the Relief Society. President Mrs Glen Walker with counselors Mrs Ernest Caldwell and Mrs J Arben Jolley lead the event.

Relief Society Glen Walker Ernest Caldwell J. Arben Jolley

Radio Equipment Contract Awarded for Ridge West Building

The state highway patrol reports the $410 block building for radio gear on the ridge west of Verna to house equipment aiding Uintah Basin police in a nationwide network. Vernal city Rosevelt Duchesne city and Duchesne County officers have agreed to assist in the circuit.

Verna Karl BE State Highway Patrol Sammy Hatch Uintah Basin Vernal City Rosevelt Duchesne City Duchesne County

Pioneer History Talk At Camp Bartlett Meeting

Mrs Frank Siddoway hosted the DUP at Anna E Bartletts home on Friday November 11. Mrs Hannah Ward presented Pioneer History of Early Trails in Utah followed by an account of the first freight lines in Uintah County by Bishop John Eaton. Mrs Oral Tenney and Mrs Minnie J 8 shared anecdotes from Ashley Valley. A luncheon for 16 members and visitors was served, and a Christmas party was planned for next month at Mrs G J Hatch’s home.

Frank Siddoway Anna E. Bartlett Utah Hannah Ward Uintah County John Eaton Ash-ley Valley Oral Tenney Minnie J Phil Watkins Wilson Bishop Eaton J. Hatch

Richardson Dies Funeral Notices in Seattle Family

Richard sons of Seattle Washington are listed with seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services are set for Thursday November 17 at 2 p.m. at the Third Ward Chapel Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints under the direction of Orion R. Jones.

Lawrence W. Richardson Seattle Wash Third Ward Chapel Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Inns Shop Orion R. Jones

Roosevelt MIA to Present Radio Drama The Answer

Roosevelt MIA presents The Answer a Thanksgiving radio play on KJAM next Sunday at 4 p.m. Director Mrs Paul Murphy leads the cast including Harold Eldridge Norman Murphy Mrs Alva Snow Joyce Bur DeVon Seeley and Mefvin Peterson in a seasonal program aimed at listeners.

KJAM Roosevelt Stake Mia Paul Murphy Harold Eldridge Norman Murphy Alva Snow Joyce Bur DeVon Seeley Mefvin Peterson

Horse Roundup Threatened by Officials Over Unlicensed Horses

Bureau of Land Management officials with Uintah County officials warn all owners of unlicensed horses on the open range to remove them immediately. If ignored, officials will round up all strays and dispose of them with the owner bearing the costs for branded or identified horses.

Bureau of Land Management Uintah County

Vernal Lions host District Governor convention and banquet

Vernal Lions club and invited guests met at Hotel Vernal for a District Governor convention and evening banquet. LaDell Sessions spoke on National Safety Week, with remarks also from Dr. Joseph L. Hansen and Mayor elect Dr. ay E. Spendrone. Floral centerpieces and harvest themed decor highlighted the event.

Lions Club B. Y W. Stringham Utah Central Project Echo Parkdam Ay E. Spendrone LeRoy Taylor The J. Harold Reader

First Plans For Uintah Basin Spring Sale

A public meeting called by Uintah Basin Junior Livestock Show leaders will appoint committees for the annual spring show and sale and handle business before officers. The meeting is Monday Nov 28 at 7 30 pm in the Uintah County Courthouse Vernal court room. The event is open to the public.

Publc Uintahasin Uintah County Court House Vernal

Education Week Observed By Parents Teachers

National Education week events ran November 7 to 11 with parents visiting classrooms and offering views on problems. Thirty three mothers responded and teachers served light refreshments after the classroom surveys.

Hospital News Births and Medical Staff Notes

List of births in November with parent names and infant genders. Includes hospital staff: doctors and nurses named with service areas and locations.

Watkins Sees Federal River Control Opposition and Pro Plan

Senator Watkins warned against federal control of the Colorado River while supporting dam construction and river projects. He argued Congress will pool Colorado projects and extend loan repayment, urged home spending over foreign aid, and praised oil shale tests and synthetic oil potential. Margaret Francke opened with a solo as Kiwanis members hosted the program.

TVA Columbia River Authority Colorado River Colorado Congress Congres Columbia River California Watkins Sip Utah Washington Hoe Echo Park Flaming Gorge Margaret Francke B. H. Stringham Max Cluff Kiwanis

Temperature Outlook for Christmas Snow Arrival

Weather notes raise concern over snow levels for Christmas. Report cites source Andersgon and mentions a Challenger route possibility while outlining upcoming temperature expectations and uncertainty.

Fire drill nets four drivers on Main street

Vernal fire chief C. R. Jeffries reported a Saturday drill where four drivers chased the fire truck on Main street. He said motorists pulled off the road to yield right of way but four drivers endangered others and could hinder real firefighters. He warned drivers to obey state law and city ordinance and said more drills will be held to check violators.

C. R. Jeffries Vernal Main Street Jaffries

4-H Achievement Awards Honor Uintah County Members

Rita McConkie and Loreen Johnson lead dress and home beautification from Uintah stake 4-H clubs. Eleanor Hacking and Jean McConkie share safety awards. 217 achievement certificates funded by Uintah Stake Bank include a $1.00 special award. Dean Freestone receives state achievement award and a miniature statue. Harold R. Sargent presents on behalf of the bank.

Rita McConkie Loreen Johnson Dean Freestone Eleanor Hacking Jean McConkie Elinor King Uintah Uintah County Harold R. Sargent Uintah Stake Bank

Seniors Sneak to Provo After BYU Tour and Cave Hike

Alterra High School reports the 41 seniors left Roosevelt at 5:30 a.m. on Nov. 8 for a senior sneak to Provo. They toured the BYU campus and hospital, then hiked to Timpanogos cave before returning home. The Nov. 3 Spartanette football banquet honored Wada Curry with Maxine Nyberg as hostess and a hosting committee including Barbara Russon Arlene Horrocks Isola Morrill and Mrs. Rawlings.

Arlene Hornocks Adportey Alterra Roosevelt Provo Lambert Mr. Larsen Maxine Nyberg Barbara Russon Arlene Horrocks Isola_Morrill Mrs. Rawlings

Christmas Mail Schedule Urges Early Postage

The post office department requests pasting a schedule at the top of Christmas lists to speed Yuletide mail. Dec 5 marks mailing 31 packages for distant states. Dec 10 all parcel post goes out. Dec 15 mail out-of-state Christmas cards, Dec 19 finish local deliveries.

Post Office

New Hudson Model Display Debut At Local Garage

Lloyd Eaton of Llcxyd's Motor Service announced a new 1050 Hudson Pacemaker on display in Vernal after a Hudson dealers preview in Salt Lake City. The Pacemaker is the smallest model in the Hudson line and priced to compete in the lower price field. Residents are invited to visit the showroom to see the new car.

Sal Lake City Hudson Lloyd Eaton Llcxyd Motor Service Hudson Automobile Eaton

Kids Day Proclaimed by Vernal Mayor Stringham

Mayor B H Stringham proclaims National Kids Day in Vernal urging residents to cooperate with local committees and Kiwanis to observe the day. The observance is part of a nationwide effort by the National Kids Day Foundation with Elwants International recognizing youth needs.

B. H. Stringham Vernal National Kids’ Day Foundation Kiwanis Club of Vernal Specif Therangor Elwants Internatiral National Kids’ Day Foundation Stringham Vera United States Canada

Goodrich Receives Further Attention in State Paper

Kay Goodrich a Nevada Naples Tesidey? owner of the largest irrigated ranch in Moses Lake Washington gains national notice. A Washington paper pictured methods used by Goodrich in raising and handling sugar beets. Merrill Goodrich, a brother, received a copy and explained it shows beet handling to an unfamiliar Utah visitor.

Kay Goodrich Naples Tesidey Moses Lake Wash Washington Goodrich Merril Goodrich Merrill

Ma Té Hosts National Education Week at Maeser School

Ma Té celebrated National Education Week with assemblies and talks by Mrs. Bryson H. Walter Woolley Sheriff M Suyday Dr Ray Spendlove and Dr Joseph Hansen. Parents attended a visiting day with high student turnout showing strong school engagement.

Athy Maeser School AR. A. Bryson Reedon H. Walter “Woolley Sherifttt M. Suyday Bewt Ray.e. Spendlove Joseph WG. Hansen

Coloring Henna and Vegetable Dyes Among Safest Preparations

All coloring henna and other vegetable origin dyes are among the safest hair coloring preparations. Few cases of sensitivity have been reported with their use.

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