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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1955

Page

12

Pioneer Honored at Jensen Funeral in Utah LDS Pioneer Peterson

Jensen mourns Ward Khipa and early life of Teter Fjetster Peterson at a Jensen Ward chapel funeral. Born 1861 in Copenhagen, Peterson immigrated to Utah, helped build Riverdale, rode mail between Gunnison and Salina, and worked ranching mining. He leaves two sons, 14 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, with many from out of town attendees.

Jensen Leary Oxborrow Rose Robinson Lucie Taylor Gertrude Turner Gragia Hieschi Margaret. Caldwell Moroni Moon Mart Peterson Springville Harmon Sowards Driver E Smith Bishop Billings Utah Mt. Pleasant Peterson Sarah Ellen Murray Spanish Fork Riverdale Salina Gunnison Park City Watson Ivan Peterson Ashley Marvin Peterson Blake Peterson Richard Peterson Dee Curfew Finn Peterson Ed Curfew Mary Peterson Leota Jackson Emma Chittock David Orem Rex Spendlove Hurricane Luther Stewart Ruby Slaugh Dee Slaugh Faye Kallgren Rangely Ercel Sprouse Willow Creek Grant Ain

Daughters of Utah Pioneers Meet at Dry Fork Camp

Camp Thornburg Daughters of Utah Pioneers met Friday at Captain Lucy Lind’s Dry Fork home. Lesson on Pioneer Druggists and Dentists given to 17 members by Mrs Merle Oaks. Mrs Lind read history of George Alber Goodrich. Musical duo Florence Brown and Sarah Case sang Why Do the Summer Roses Fade with Ruth Jones on piano. Kate Horrocks read Columbus. Hostesses were Mrs. Jones and Mildred Mansfield. A miscellaneous sale followed to fund future camp expenses. Next meeting set for November 18 at Elsie Blackburn’s home.

Camp Thornburg Daughters of Utah Columbus Lind Jones Mildred Mansfield Elsie Blackburn

Vernal Week Temperature Summary From Frontier Airlines

Frontier Airlines reports vernal temperatures for the past week showing daily highs and lows. Data covers five to seven days with notable swings and regional variation. No cities or exact figures are provided in the readable text. The summary notes overall mild to warm conditions for the period.

Frontier Airlines

Classified advertisements and notices clutter Vernal region

A garbled OCR page lists rental ads, sale offers, lost items, and local notices from Vernal area. Entries mention a 1 bedroom apartment, a dereferenced contact number, a gond Guernsey cow for Fran Richene, bargains on sewing machines at Mrs Karl B Preece, and various family news items including travels, visits, and residents from Vernal, Price, and Delta areas. Several names and addresses appear. partial phone numbers and dates are embedded in fragmented notes.

Gond Guernsey Vern Anderson Karl B Preece North Vernal cAve

State Land Sale Notice in Utah Public Auction Details

State Land Board of Utah announces a public auction on November 17, 1955 at 2 PM in Salt Lake City for Lots 3 4 and 5 in Section 21 Township 8 South Range 20 East 5th Principal Meridian Uintah County. Possession January 1 1856. Minimum bid is appraised value. Land sold to US citizens or those declaring intent. Terms: 1 tenth down, 5 percent interest on remainder until Jan 1, 1956, $200 certificate fee. Remainder payable in up to 20 annual payments at 5 percent interest plus minerals reserved to state. Board may reject all bids or withhold tract. Executive Secretary Lee E. Young. October 7, 1955.

State Land Board State OF Utait State Land Office State Capitol Salt Lake City Utah Uintah County United States Lee E. Young

Uintah County Hospital admits several patients this week

The Uintah County Hospital reports admissions for the past week including Mrs. Joseph Christensen, Mrs. Ammon Workman, Mrs. Ray Sprouse, Mrs. Wm Coleman, Mrs. Fanny Cox, Annette Hatch, Sarah Bradley, Robert Alien, George Ramsey, Gavin Hatch, Mrs. Raymond, and Mrs. Ceci Conner. Mrs. Dan Jackson was treated as a surgical patient.

Uintah County Hospital Joseph Christensen Ammon Workman Ray Sprouse Wm. T. Coleman Fanny Cox Annette Hatch Sarah Bradley Sto*bert Alien George Ramsey Gawin Hatch Raymond Mathis Ceci] Conner Dan Jackson

Births Reported for October as Five Families Welcome Babies

Mr and Mrs Charles Hendricks announce a boy born October 14. Mr and Mrs Rulon Deans announce a girl born October 12. Mr and Mrs Homey Secakuku announce a girl born October 15. Mr and Mrs Jack Taylor announce a boy born October 16. Mr and Mrs Gilmer Chivers announce a boy born October 17.

Charles Hendricks Rulon Deans Homey Secakuku Jack Taylor Gilmer Chivers

Jaycees Capture Travel Trophy at Layton Meeting

Jaycees claim travel trophy at Layton gathering as Jaycee chapter members and guests exceed two hundred attendees. Ted Anderson presided with four Viet Nam veterans visiting, noting gratitude for agricultural materials sent to Viet Nam as part of Operation Brotherhood. Attendees from Vernal and other communities enjoyed a harvest decor theme, with plans for the next Travel Trophy meeting in Vernal on December 10.

Armved Cisco Clipart Dany Ton Salardee Werner Settini Total Nate Tamelive Sotiannt Gata Armory Aiomet He Layton Aspectol Worm Laie Koer Jayco Ted Anderson Directa Thie Woh Woh Inveeed Brotherhood Vernal Jaycee

Roosevelt Couple Return After West Coast Vacation

Mr and Mrs. George Taylor of Roosevelt returned home October 16 after two weeks traveling through Washington Oregon and Los Angeles. They passed through Las Vegas where they saw Mr and Mrs David Lunt who are teaching there. Mrs Lunt was formerly Myra Woolley.

George Taylor Roosevelt Washington Oregon Los Angeles Las Vegas David Lunt Lunt Myra Woolley

Seout Executive Tavites Leaders To Attend Course

Seout Executive Tavites Leaders To Attend Course promotes a training push for Cub Scouting Boy Scouting and Exploring leaders. The notice lists attendees, sponsoring groups, and asks head of institutions and council members to send representatives to a seven course university style program with registrations due by November 4 and a course fee of 0c.

Seout Viner Af Scoutlag Orhtay Rooseveld Dinter Byletinyg Rujun Hla Skinner

Court of Honor Planned for Oct 30 at Glines

The tin Glines Court of Honor will be held October 30 at the Glines site. Scouts and leaders are urged to attend and prepare duties for the advancement ceremony conducted by the council.

Court of Honor Coourboft

Janet Johnson Elected Freshman Class Secretary

Janet Johnson was elected secretary of the freshman class at Westminster College. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Adolph F Johnson of 48 Wasatel Ave Vernal Utah. She attended Ulital High School and held multiple student leadership roles including student council pep club commercial club Thespian club and Girls State. Freshman officers named include Joe Robb Salt Lake City president Dan DiLucle Rawlins vice president and Margaret Weaver Rawlins treasurer.

Westminder College Janet Johnson Adolph F Johnson Wasatel Ave Ulital High School Janet Joe Robb Salt Lake City Dan DiLucle Rawlins Wye Margaret Weaver

Olena Tacking Wins Women’s Golf Handicap Trophy

Olena Tacking won the Handicap Trophy at the Women’s Golf Clin Winner event held in the Dinason Room at Hotel Vernal. Mrs Borothy Janenst presented awards, with 28 members present. new officers include Mrs Nedine Urady as President-elect and Mrs Mary Christian as Vice President.

Olena Dineking Handleng Tvewings Dinasnor Room Vernal Twa Wilson Borothy Janenst Hangel

Ace High Bridge Club Welcomes New Member

Ace High bridge club met at Mrs Milas Colton's home with eight regulars and guest Mrs Iva Mee Cary. New member Mrs Dan Price joined. salad lunch preceded play. Mrs Cary won high prize, Mrs Bennion low prize, and Mrs Ken Carroll won Bingo prize. Next meeting set for Monday at Mrs Bill Slough's home.

ACE High Ace High Bridge Club Milas Colton Iva Mee Cary Dan Price McCary Leland Bennion Ken Carroll Bill Slough

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