Veterans and families large list in Vernal news
Local column records multiple servicemen returning home and in transit from World War II theaters. It notes Master Sergeant Morris J. Roper with Purple Heart awards, Captain Robert Johnston arriving in Salt Lake City, Pvt Fred E Coats in Korea theater, and others. Also included are homecomings, moves to new destinations, and a note on a meat theft case investigated by Uintah County authorities.
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13Th Air Force
Philippines
Morris J. Roper Verna
Roper
13Th Jungle Air Force
tOvergeau
Bismark
Salamans
Philppines
New Guinea
Lacy Jones Roper
Bob Johnston
Salt Lake
Robert W Johnston
Salt Lake City
Thomas Johnston
Vernal
Captain Johnston
New York
US Army
Hel
Revtras Guard
Funeral Services Held for Mrs E Blankenship
Elizabeth RebeccaBlankenship born February 24 1858 in Snyderville Utah died at 87 at daughter Hope Corless home in Vernal after a heart attack. Funeral at Congregational church with Rev Hallwood closing rites and Swain Funeral Home interment at Rack Point cemetery. Survived by six children six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren with several in the armed forces. Rebekah lodge members served as escort and floral offerings poured in from Utah and California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Rebecca Blanken Fe
Hallwood
Blankenship
Hope Corless
George, Hoth Wm
Waltis H M Gundell
Chellis Caldwell
Old Rugged Cross
May Jorgensen
Rock of Anes
E M Hallwood
Swain
J A Black
Mark Caldwell
Josh Hall
George Roth
Walter Corless
Clyde Hall
Floyd Hall
Rebekah Lodge
Snyderville
Utah
Jesse Johnston
Verpal
John W Blankenship
Uintah Basin
Blanche Koehler
Myron
Gall Hall
Ruth Caldwell
Sacramento
Calif
Mary Ruth Vernal
Lydia Davis
Idaho Falls
Ida
Lydia Ann Black Davis
Huntington Park
California
Lovell
Wyomin
Marlon Halli
Morgan Fail
Mre Blankenship
Rebekahs
R_ T Bonnin
Roosevelt
Ida Lesson
Joplin Mo
J A Black Lovell
E P Weatbrook
Salt Lake
O E
State to Build Road to Bonanza Next Spring
At a Vernal Lions Club meeting Mayor Stringham announced that Ray Leavitt of the state road commission confirmed Highway A 45 from U-40 to Bonanza will be brought to gravel grade. Work will begin as weather allows in spring 1946.
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Duchesne
Glen H Lambert
Rh Millecam
Island Game Committee
United Support
Rio
Uintah County Hospital
W. Henderson
Pees
Vernal Jaycees
Family leaves for Craig Cole after week with Merrells
Mr and Mrs Merle Nowl and their two children left Monday evening for their home in Craig Cole after visiting the past week with Mrs Nowl's parents, Mr and Mrs Elwin Merrell. Frank accompanied them for a short visit.
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Merle Nowl
Craig Cole
Mayo Utah Well Reaches Depth of Mowry Formation
Mayo Utah deep test well near Vernal reached 4410 feet Wednesday morning. Mayo president Mr idge voiced optimism about progress and potential Morrison depth, noting expected Dakota sand between formations and erosion beneath Mancos. Drill team credited for precise steering and steady performance amid challenging strata.
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Mayo
Utah
Mowry
Vernal
Luther
Mridge
Mancos
LDS General Conference Urges Industry Temperance
A large Salt Lake crowd packed the tabernacle and Temple grounds to hear church leaders urge righteous living as the prerequisite of enduring peace. David O McKay spoke on battles yet to be won against distrust, ungodliness, selfishness, and intemperance, while George Albert Smith urged prayer for nation's leaders. Ezra Taft Benson discussed farm subsidies and conservation, noting opportunities for prudent stewardship amid postwar challenges.
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Church General Conference
Fatima
Tabernacle
Assembly
Temple
Salt Lake
David O Mckay
All Nations
Mr Meay
Utah
Hebert Grant
Smith
George Albert Smith
Salt Lake City
LDS Church
Ezra Taft Benson
Council of Twelve Apostles
National Council of Farmers
Brigham Young
Vernal War Fund Struggles Highlight County Drive
Vernal lags in starting the noted War Fund drive with a $3000 quota set by County Chairman Glenbert Uintnh. Solicitations to donate may go to Mr Lambert or any committee member. Ralph Chew ehalowen and Ira Lardner aid the effort. President Truman’s nationwide appeal boosted momentum as he urged completion of relief work by War Fund agencies. Joyce Fowler from San Francisco visited in town with Mrs Jess ie Fowler Vincent Warley and family. Chester Nelson and kin, Ogden trades, also joined in supporting returning service members.
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Vernal
Glenbert Uin
Tnh
Mr Lambert
Jensen
Ralph Chewehalowen
Ira Lardner
Mpetus
National War Fund
Truman
Washington
USC
Col Hugh Colton Receives Release From Service
Col Hugh Colton ends nearly five years in command of engineer groups and returns home on terminal leave to Vernal. A lawyer and purebred stock rancher before service, he earned the Legion of Merit, Silver Star with Oak Leaf Cluster, Bronze Star, and Purple Heart. Five campaigns in Europe earned him five battle stars. He recalled engineers building over 2000 bridges from Normandy to Berlin, including two soldiers credited with the largest single span bridge in German history.
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Hugh . Colton
Army
Colton
Vernal
Atock Ranch
Ruhr
Germany
Colt Colton
Normandy
Berlin
Jarmav
Mine Explosion Fears Rise After Destructive Dike Fire
A fire and massive explosion at an old mine shaft near a homestead caused widespread damage and injuries. Superintendent L D Barry estimated losses in the millions, with 50 workers aiding repairs. Several residents were injured by falling rock and timbers as families sheltered in their homes awaiting outcome of the blaze. Firefighting crews prepared for weeks of effort, aided by a steam shovel and heavy equipment arriving from Salt Lake City.
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Roel
L.D. Barry
Barry
Salt Lake
Ralph Walker
Harry Caras
Bath House
Charles Bowden
Bowden
George Uber
W_H
Kirby
Huber
Lloyd Devine
Lawrence Gurr
Pover House
Don Cobb
Charles Hullinger
Bar
Hunters warned on Green River area deer limits and safety
Officials in Sweetwater County urge hunters to follow state rules for the three year highway construction program area along Green River and Blue Mountain, emphasizing permits, deer targets, age restrictions, and safety. They remind hunters to wear red caps, avoid shooting from highways, and properly return licenses and permits after the season.
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Green River
Linwood Highway
Utah
Blue Mountain
Heleo
Hunter
Sweetwater County
Fac
Groeni
River Lions Club
Green
ED Crippa
Rockdale
Intention Springs
State Fish and Game de Highway Commission
Doe
Rock Springs
Greandale
Wyom
Fish and Lame Department
Tenet
State Fish and Game Commission
Mayor Stringham Is Nominated For Reelection
The city primary nominating meeting drew a large crowd at the courthouse Monday night. Mayor B H Stringham was nominated without opposition with Eugene Wiest chosen as four year councilman over C R Hopkins and D R Barr. Hopkins and C R Henderson named for two-year councilmen. Wilson Murray for city treasurer and Charles T Pope for city recorder. A vacancies committee included Mrs HB Millecam, Irvin Eaton, and Mrs H C Sowards with Millecam as chair. Mrs Holler Erekson and her son Don visited Vernal and their daughters Mrs June Baker and Mrs Doris Johnson.
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B H Stringham
Wallach Galder
Strin
Eugene Wiest
R Hopkins
D R Barr
Mr Hopkins
C R Henderson
Wilson Murray
Charles T Pope
City Recorder
Eles
HB Millecam
Irvin Eaton
H C Sowards
Millecam
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Fred E Coats
John Corness
Kopean Theater
Boston
Coats
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Texas
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Africa
Wallace
Wallace Moon
Fort Ord
Moon
Bishop
Moront Moon
Elly
Manila
Ponnell E
Sam
Johnnon
TR Johnson
Mrs.Johnson
Denver
Col J
Colorado
Uintah County Sheriffs Office
Jensen' S Stockman
Robert WooSechorne
Crawford
Willis Neumeyer
Lapoint
Ashley I Meat Products
LaBell Anderson
Black Mountain
John Haslem
Sherif
Carroll
Lambert
Ibert
Rangely
Skull Creek
Seehorne
E. Blankenship
Baiir
Rana Blue
LDS
Salt Lake A
Joyce Fowler
San Francisco
Jessie Fowler Vincent Warley
Lorna Fowler
Chester Nelson
Mr Nelson
Aortr
Ogden
Untl
Col
Hugh Colton
Ae Ber
Rorks
Wasi
Coll Find
Ted Sooth
Mousa River
Maastricht
Yewitaves River Road
Sanne Va
Stringham
Holler Erekson
Don
June Baker
Doris Johnson
George
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