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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1950

Page

1

Local Car Dealers Plan Citywide Show October 25

Local automobile dealers announce a week of events leading to a citywide celebration from October 22 to 25 observ­ing National Automotive Dealer Week. Don Showalter says residents are invited to view new models at Imperial Hall, 2 to 10 p.m., with prizes hourly and refreshments.

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Local Vernal Dealers Boast Large Payroll and Growth

Don Showalter, president of the Utah automobile dealers, notes 90 local dealers provide steady year round employment for Vernal residents. Payroll totals $20,641 monthly, $247,600 annually, with funds circulating through local trade channels. Dealers have expanded buildings and upgraded service, financed by local contractors and boosting Vernal's business prosperity.

Vernal Don Showalter Umtah Automobile Dealers Vemal Showalter

Proclamation Declares Vernal Automobile Dealers Week

Mayor J C B Henderson proclaims October 22 to 28 as Vernal Automobile Dealers Week recognizing the American Automobile Dealers Association and local dealers for their role in community progress, prosperity, and preserving democratic freedoms while maintaining high living standards. Citizens are urged to note the contributions of local auto industry workers.

American Automobile Dealers J. C. B. Henderson Vernal City of Vernal C. BR. Henderson

6 YEAR-OLD LAD STRUCK AT INTERSECTION

Max Davis, six year old son of Mr and Mrs George, was struck at an intersection at 3 PM while crossing Main Street. He passed a car then was hit by a second vehicle from behind as the light changed. Dragged to the center of the intersection, he was spared from being run over, taken to hospital for treatment, then released to his mother with a plan to return home next week.

Max Davis George Dal Geneet

Elza Kick: Hardy Victim of Oil Well Accident

Hardy was badly injured in a 24 oil well accident Tuesday around 2 or 3 pm at Ashley Creek Hullinger place. He was crushed when a pond valve released windlass, then taken to Uintah County Hospital with multiple fractures and internal injuries reported by his father Nathan Hardy.

Elza Hardy Ashley Creek Hullinger Place Nathan Hardy Uintah County Hospital

Collisions and Rabbit Dodging Injure Six in Utah Roads

A Mercury coupe driven by Raymond Kircher of Alameda collided with an International truck driven by Harry Hardinger near Eskellion Creek on Highway 40. Kircher, his wife Ruby, and Jean Sando Arduine were hospitalized with cuts and bruises. A second crash near Vernal involved Edna Lucas of Chicago and family. Lucas swerved to avoid a white rabbit and rolled down a 210 foot embankment, injuring all aboard and hospitalizing them. Minor damage occurred at the intersection of 6th West and 1st South in another crash between Fred Reynolds and David Rasmussen, with minor injuries reported.

Raymond Kircher Alameda Cal Harry Hardinger Roosevelt Lato Kircher Ruby Kircher Jean Sando Roosevelt Eskelion HN Gusher Hardinger Highway 40 Lapoint Road Vernal Edna Lucas Chicago Fred Reynolds David Rasmussen 6Th West 1St South

W A L Siddoway Seriously Hurt In Fall On Stairs

W A L Siddoway suffered serious internal injuries after a fall eight feet from the basement steps during a dizzy spell possibly linked to a heart attack. He remains at home under care and oxygen as physicians Dr. Li E Stevenson and Dr. Ralph Richards attend, with family members traveling from California and Idaho to help.

Sea W.H. Siddoway Jay Siddoway Siddeway Li E. Stevenson Washington D. C Ralph Richards Salt Lake City Indaw Tyrell Reager Stevenson Richards Faye Elaine Am Bre Spter Ary Loway Los Angeles Ri R Dindbentt Loma Siddoway Huntington Park Calif Frank Siddoway Idaho Falls Focal

Sammy Hatch Announces First Aid School

Sammy Hatch, First Aid Safety Chairman, announced a First Aid School for those pursuing either the Sandee course or the instructor’s course. The school will be held late November or early December. Participants should contact Mr. Hatch to list preferred instruction type and assist in planning.

Sammy Hatch First Aid Safety Conta Hatch

Improved Manila Road Would Add New Industry

A Vernal Utah committee, led by William Hurst of the Ashley National Forest, urges a new east access road to support a pulpwood industry. They cite available timber, streams, and river sites, noting proposals to connect Echo Park and Ash Daa with road access despite uncertain exact dam site details.

Utah Uintah William Hurst Ashley ‘National Forest Vernald Green River Wyo Commererce Hurst Ashley Forest Wales Reynalds and Hillacy Ae i Seer Echo Park Ashi Tory Batie Blu Mount Revolies Ceerntl

GOP Rally Promises Bonds and Candidates in Vernal

A Republican rally at Uinta High School Monday evening at 7 30 features speakers F Bermett Torscatter Dr P T Jones and Judge J E Nelson. Three bonds worth 100 50 and 25 will be awarded. A caravan of state visitors arrives Sunday with a county tour Monday including Jen sen Naeser Lapoint Ballard and Randl et in Vernal and nearby stops.

Echo Park Uinta High ‘School Ray Nash Et Uges Sla Asparrs Akers Ace F. Bermett Torscatter P. T. Jones Joseph E. Nelson Supreme Court Nash Vernal Cunty Jensen Naeser Lapoint End Ballard Randlett Vere Nal Coetttledata Jones

Walking Blood Bank Clinic Heads to Vernal Monday

The Lions Club sponsored walking blood bank clinic will operate in Vernal next week with county nurses and doctors aiding. Arden Jolley chairs the drive. 196 residents had blood typed to date. Bonanza and Jensen saw 60 participants. overall 5 people typed in Vernal so far. The free clinic runs Oct 23 7 8 pm Oct 24 1 4 pm and Oct 25 8 pm at the former Stagg Plumbing building.

Lions Club Arden Jolley Helen Stevens Tridel and Lapoint Avalon Ladey Duchesne Alterta Bonanza Jensen R .Seager Seager

Jaycees Launch Get Out the Vote Campaign

Rodnty Hoss, chair of the Get Out the Vote campaign, announces a Jaycees intensive program through election day to urge Vernal citizens to vote. October 31 is highlighted as the final registration deadline, with press, radio, schools, and other media used to keep the civic action in the public mind. Gene Sundauist, state drive chair, assists the effort.

Rodnty Hoss Jaycees Vernal Ross Mrr Gene Sundauist State

Draft call for twelve men to Fort Douglas

Mrs. Evelyn P. Slaugh reports the Local Draft Board received a letter requiring 12 men to be called for induction at Fort Douglas on November 13. After induction the men will likely be sent to Fort Riley Kansas. A published list of those called will appear next week.

Evelyn P. Slaugh Fort Douglas Ft. Riley Kansas

Rangely Oil Week Tour Highlights Local Industry Reach

Harold Sargen and Mr and Mrs Harmon Sow and Vernal visitors joined Rangely for Oil Week tours. Groups viewed the Stanolind camp, Uteh Pitline, and gas processing plants, with a wrap at the Texas company recreation hall. Booklets show industry income over 31 million and rising payrolls and costs, reflecting wide local activity during Off Forces Week.

Jad Rank Rent v. Ira Harold Sargen Harmon Uteh Arta The Texas Company Rangely Field

American Legion Head Tours Utah on National Visit

National Commander Cocke Jr. heads a two day tour through Utah with state officials including Dept. head David C. Foray of Payson. The stop includes a tech membership drive in Provo, Fischtieng and Cedar City as the Legion signals its renewed program. Eva Ashton chairs the National Security Committee and reported from Vinita Oklahoma on committee activities across 48 states plus Alaska Hawaii Puerto Rico and Panama.

File Cocke Jr Utah David C. Foray Payson Areat Provo Fischtieng Cedar Eva Ashton National American Legion Ashton Willis C. Heed Vinita Oklahoma Paxil Rs. Ashton Security Committee Union Alska Hawaii Puerto Rico Panama

Grazing Board Sets Up Seasons Of Use for Range

The Utah Grazing District No. 8 advisory board met last week at the district grazing office to act on licenses and permit applications. It established seasons of use by area and unit, recommended classifications of public lands by highest use, and discussed proper stocking of public range by unit. Present soil and moisture data focus on the Vernal area.

Advisory Board Utah Doyle C. Naylor

Oil News OS reports California Ca.ix plan for Red Wash test

The California Ca.ix moves forward with seating and a test of the Red Wash structure located about 13 air miles southeast of Jensen and 23 miles from Vernal. A contract for location is let, with a well contract expected this week. Carter Ol Co and Jack A. Bure are cited in CSW SW 34.48 Strawberry. Wall advances drilling at 10,020 feet in Bluebell well. The Rawlings Wyo and Cra Cole offices of Carter OKi relocate to Bernal while the Casper district office remains.

California Ca Teady Milesoutheast Jensen Vernal Beale Wash California Utah Carter Ol Co Jack A. Bure CSW Strawberry Wall Bluebell Carter and Stawell Rawlings Wyo Cra Cole Carter Oki Bernal Studine Com Casper

United Nations Day Program to Be Held in Town Square

A United Nations Day program is planned for Tuesday at 12 45 p m at the intersection of Main Street and Vernal avenue in Vernal City. The event is organized with local groups including the Vernal Line Club Women’s Club and Central School with Mayor Charles Henderson and Dr R E Spendlove on the planning committee. Units from Unit as high school marching band uniformed scouts and local Netlovel case members from the 1334th East peers will take part as the flag is raised for the first time in the area. The patriotic program features music and unity songs performed by Lawrence Lee and Mrs Pearl Snyders Central School music staff. The event is supported by the Vernal Chamber of Commerce and local businesses will close during the program. Homes and business districts are asked to observe United Nations Week and United Nations Day.

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