This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1955
Page
7
The town of Randlett marked National Education Week with daily programs and parent classroom visits. A Friday assembly featured Mr Hiltinger’s program, while several residents hosted gatherings and supported Relief Society activities. Multiple families hosted visitors, hunts, and church events as community members engaged in local education and social activities.
Governor Bracken Lee proclaims November 1955 as Utah Products Month to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Utah Manufacturers Association. UMA leaders, including Leon Sweet and A. R. Mickelsen, attend in Gov. Lee's office as restaurants and outlets promote Utah products statewide during the observance.
A basketball official's test will be given at Union High School by Roosevelt on December 12. The plan arose at a meeting of all interested in high school basketball officiating. Also discussed were efforts to improve officials' work and test preparation. Mrs Paup of Salt Lake City and Mr Paup spent the past week at the Adams home. Mrs Paup is Mrs Adams daughter.
The article lists several ecclesiastical changes and community events. Sindy Caldwell is sustained as second counselor. Mary Cook and Doyle Landon presided at the sacrament with piano by Vivian Merkley. Primary assignments shift as Nelli Gardiner is sustained as Primary teacher. Jerry Harrison named new High Councilman for two months. Families attend funerals, bazaars, picnics, and pheasant hunts across Meeker Craig Whiterocks and Lake Town regions with members from Erickson, Sowards, Preece, and Fielding families.
Delegates from 48 states Alaska Hawaii and Puerto Rico join 1200 4 H members in Chicago for the National 4 H Club Congress November 27 to December 1 featuring discussions city tours banquets entertainment and talks by noted speakers. About 180 national winners will receive 1129 award programs and $49050 in college scholarships along with medals watches savings bonds and other prizes. Leaders and sponsors including General Motors Kellogg and Westinghouse back the event which also funds leader training and press conferences all amid a two day visit to the International Live Stock Exposition and a national parade.
John Powell home hosts reports from Elder and Mrs Dellis Morrill in Lasmania Australia where Mrs Morrill recovering from a tonsil operation and will work in the church office in Melbern until her voice returns. Utah Oil Refinery executive Mr Hill and Mr Pollock visited Leland Sewards. Warren Jones attended a local Indian bazaar and dance while wife in Arizona tending her aging father.
A hunter displays his collection to visitors and proudly explains how he obtained each exhibit. Pointing to an elephant, he boasts that he shot it in his pajamas, a claim that underscores the strange, boastful tone of the demonstration.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.