Wounded In Korea War Zone Reported By Family
A fragmentary report lists three wounded in Korea action and several others as injured or missing. Names include Francis Behrman Jr and Clarence Harmon, with families in Vernal and Roosevelt. One note says Pfc McMickell, a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Murray Merkley, was wounded August 22 and moved to Fitzsimmons Hospital.
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Cimeny
Francis Beherman
Tridel
Pic
Clarence Harmon
Roosevelt
Fie
Forrest Marion McMickell
Jennword
Horace Behrman
Sgt
Behrman
Ae Tri- Balt
Schow
Francis Lfethe el
Neila Behrman
Eas
Murray Merkley
Aene
Ace Walker
Pfc
McMickell
Francisca
Osaka
Fitzsimmons General Hospital
Denver
Nios
Ponce
Tae
Oil News Drilling Progress Across Utah and Weber Areas
Oil crews push shutoff work near yest water lines as drills advance in Wasateh and Bloxer sectors aiming for production in Besa I Verde. Wells like Argyle No 1 and Weber area tests show improved pressure and substantial gas returns, with several filings of large land acres by Bernard B. Jay, Georges M. Ray, and others in Uintah and Uintahoxtn counties.
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Watson Ol
Bloxer
Wasateh
Besa I Verde
Pi Weber
Argyle
Duchesne County
George Ff. Martin
Weber
Bernard B. Jay
Gergis M. Ray
Village 3Ton
Los Angeles
Uintahoxtn
Vernal
Joseph A
Bessie
Milton
Salt Lake
Uintah County
Two day pheasant hunt set for November in Utah
Utah officials announce a split pheasant season with hunts starting November 12, opening noon November 18, and concluding by 5 30 pm. Also noted are Sunday morning shoots at 7 and a daily bag limit. representatives observed bids in Vernal and discussed a second crop of bins.
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Utah
Atl
Sunters
di Ibn Poal
Narrow Escape Reported at Death Corner
A confusing crash report from Vernal Street and Main describes a near miss at the Death Corner as a woman driver swerved to avoid a pedestrian then narrowly avoided collision with a car. The event highlights a dangerous intersection and calls for safety action before a fatal outcome occurs.
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Vernal
PTA Meeting Covers Defense Roles and Military Topics
Aiitsh High School held its first regular PTA meeting with a defense theme. Avard Rigby outlined Amendment 1 and 2 on the November ballot, Howard Clements introduced new faculty, and speakers including Bet George Miles on the National Guard and Frank Wright on ROTC addressed parents.
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PTA
Aiitsh High School
Margaret Francke
Boy Scout
Tro
Avard A. Rigby
Atem
Howard Clements
Bet George Miles
Lotal National Guard
Frank Wright
Miss Pearl Shaffer
Oil Progress Week Observed Across Nation and Local Plans
Oil Progress Week will be observed October 15 to 21 with local oil men presenting an annual report to customers and neighbors on industry progress and benefits to American communities. Plans are coordinated by the Oil Industry Information Group with Wendel Pope and Kenneth Sowards directing.
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Denver
Pughest
Trees
Gember
Observatce No
Uintabasia Oil Industry Information Geek
Wendel Pope
Kenneth Sowards
Hay
Conference attendance by Lundell and Johnson at Colum bus event
Supt Harold M Lundell and Ernest M Johnson attend the Fifth National Convention of Conmaty in Columbus Aurel Ares einer pnterenss. Johnson participates in the clerk's division of the conference to furnish references for his discussion group.
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Harold M. Lundell
Ernest M. Johnson
Conmaty
Aurel Ares Einer
Pnterenss
Columbus
Oba We
Johnson
Ee. Te
Uintah Singers Join Chorus Clinic With 500 Voices
Ten girls from United High School under music instructor Tawtiste ce Lee join a 500 voice chorus at the Utah Education Association meeting in Vernal. Teachers attending include Mrs. Wardle Harald Hinges and Lawrence Lee as UEA delegates in Salt Lake City.
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Fee Gicle
Fridey
UEA
Salt Lake
Xarran
Patricia Etehl
Carsiya Wallis
Fae Wardle
Rich
Carrie Calder
Louh Luck
Elaine Samuels
Marquis Goodrich
United High School
Tawtiste Ce Lee
Utah Education Associaerna Vernal
Salt Lake Qth
Wardle
Harald Hinges
Lawrence Lee
Naples Man Suffered Gun Discharge Accident While Hauling Corn
Simmons of Naples helped Lyle Gibson haul corn when a shotgun wrapped in his pocket discharged as he lowered it from the load. He was rushed to Uintah hospital with a chest wound near the heart. Despite critical danger, surgery succeeded and he remained under care with oxygen and a blood transfusion. Doctors warned he faces several difficult days.
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Zrwin Simmons
Naples
Gibson Plate
Simmons
Uintah Hospital
Vernal Medics Active in Community Affairs
Vernal doctors Dr F Eskelson and Dr Francke lead medical efforts in town. Eskelson, retired and a Commerce member, chairs the Alens State Convention to be held in 1951. Francke arrived in 1918 to practice and has long served in medical circles. Dr Ray Pendinville serves as Lions Club president and Chamber of Commerce member.
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Mets
F. Eskelson
Eskelson
Ber of Commerce
Bej
R. Francke
Cam
Medical Association
Ray & Ppendiove
Chamber of Commerce
Lions Club
Lee Walker to Head Kiwanis For Coming Year
Kiwanis Club met Thursday night at the Hotel Vernal. Lee Walker was elected president for the coming year with other officers chosen. installation to be held the first week in January. Walker praised past leadership and pledged to continue the club’s progress.
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Lee Walker
Kiwanis
Kiwani Club
Vernal Golf Course Attracts Local Interest And Plans
Vernal area shows growing golf interest as residents and businessmen support a new course near Vernal town. The course sits 2% miles southeast of U. S. 40, overlooks Ashley Creek with the Uinta Mountains, on four terraces and planned with eight holes open soon and four more by fall. Parish and club officials, including A. P. Voorhies and Francis Pelteh, outline early leadership and membership efforts.
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Bill Johnston
Erskis Felich
Drems
Reat Land
Ashley Cri
U. S
Ashley Cree
Road group aims to boost Manila event in Uintah
Arch ie Johnson, president of the Uintah Stake, announced tickets will be offered for a Manila road show in Vernal. John son praised Clarke and others, noted a concert by Brothers Music, and said Mr Axman and Mr Kale Hong will arrive in Vernal Thursday for the event.
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Archie Johnson
Uintah
Johnzon
Clarke
Clark
Clark Wi Be Acon Rranist 2 Re Nlferee Brothers Music Sa Vany
Axman
Kalehong
Nn Bros
Johnson
Ienewo
Meeting Aims to Fund Vernal Green River Road Project
In Vernal and Green River areas the Chambers of Commerce push for early funds to improve the road. A committee from the National Forest and Bureau of Public Roads study proposed plans to link Vernal and Green River as a major commercial and scenic highway in the Intermountain region.
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Vernal Chamber of Commerce
Atava
Greenriver
Wess
Merce Abet
Ladunttad
Er Roe
foLs Winal Chamber
Jeraine
Verngl-Green River
Wyo
Intermount Tego
Swanee Singers Thrill Capacity Audience Here
A near capacity crowd attended a Swanee Singers concert with senator Elbert Dy Thomas and Mayor Homer P. Edwards present. Lions and Lady Lions from Rangely joined the audience, praising the group’s numbers and blending of verses.
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Swanee Singers
Woiata Blake
Bwanee Mounty
Weiss
Elbert Dy Thomas
Varn
Dia
Homer P. Edwards
Roosevelt
Fort Duchesne Man Invents Ditch Cleaning Machine
Earl Gardener, Fort Duchesne automobile mechanic working for the federal government, developed a ditch cleaning device designed to clear clogged irrigation ditches. The invention earned him recognition as the commission reported awards for outstanding federal employees. In the fiscal year ending, about 55 people earned awards and 882 federal workers received similar honors for exemplary work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Gardener
Fort Duchesne
Ie ‘Commission
Senator Thomad blasts NAM policy at Teal rally
Senator Thomad blasted NAM policy at a Teal Rally in the High School Auditorium. He charged the National Association of Manufacturers, once led by his Republican opponent, fought to curb reclamation and hinder new industries. He cited a $70 million Weber Bay project and an NAM demand for a $743 million public aid cut, while the delegation accused the White House of stalled action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenking
National Association of Manufacturers
Tah Demto
Ratle
Weber Bay
White House
Auto Dealers Plan National Week Observance
Local dealers announce plans to observe National Week from October 22 to 24 with events and promotions. Leaders emphasize appreciation for customers and past sales, and outline efforts to highlight new car and truck deals during the observance.
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Auto Dealers
Iecidenta
Schatze
Chamber Members Reach All Time High In Vernal
Stewart Ashton reports chamber membership has surged to 197 at a Monday meeting at Hotel Vernal Ver nal. Henry Millecam outlines Vernal Manila road project progress while C R Henderson notes industrial development efforts. Lynn Tate discusses Millan Dollar Days plans as T H Stringham announces Echo Park dam work.
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Stewart Ashton
Chamber of Commerce
Vernal
Henry Millecam
Chamber Road Committee
Industrial Development Committee
H.W. Marra
Kids of Vernal
Salt Lake, S
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Wyoming
Manila
Harry Clarke
Bulla Vila
Washington
Thomad
Xerna Filitora
T. H. Stringham
Echo Park Dam
Cor Ot Ae Rati
Himpstense Company
Chris Aay
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Mra
Robart
Eliott
Salt la Lake
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