School Play Cast Chosen at Uintah High
Uintah High School selects nine actors and extras for the play Lute Song to be staged November 18 and 20 under director Inez Cooper and student director Marva Billings.
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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1954
Page
14
Uintah High School selects nine actors and extras for the play Lute Song to be staged November 18 and 20 under director Inez Cooper and student director Marva Billings.
Boneta Freestone honors seminary students Johntly Johnson Sharon Freteay and Deleen Burke for leading the calendar sale drive. A party recognized their effort and awarded a religious bank. Proceeds fund a lobby rock fireplace as construction continues. Advisors were Frank R. Walker and A Louis Fife.
The October assembly showcased pep talks by Ma Bate and Pi Reng while the yearbook class prepared a "Typical Day in Yearbook Class" program. Students rallied for school spirit at the Union Cougars game, with a 14 to 0 loss noted. A straw poll opened October 18 under student officers and the Jr Chamber of Commerce, adding a new club council member. Ute football squad and coaches Grant Moser and Thair Alta received recognition as Ute of the Week.
Dr and Mrs Marion Francke report their son A 3C Robert B Francke has been transferred from Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio Texas to Kessler Air Force Base in Mississippi. He enlisted July 15 1954 and is in Radio Operations School en route to flight status in the U S Air Force.
Lewis Abegglen owner of the Vernal Shoe Store was appointed to the Chamber of Commerce board to replace Tom Grossett who left due to duties at the California Company Red Wash. The meeting covered a Youth Planning Council with Supt Abbott and others proposing to address mental health youth employment and delinquency with a study meeting at the high school.
The Union Gorns clinched the Region Five title by defeating the Utes of Winter in Friday’s game. The Cougars led by a touchdown after the first period and finished 14 to 0 with a strong fourth quarter push. The extra point was good and first downs favored the Cougars despite a tight defensive effort.
Bernard Mayers, accomplished cellist and haritone vocalist, will present his program to VHS students on November 8. A Salt Lake City resident who has broadcast in Europe and worked in schools, his performance promises high class entertainment for all.
Win tah High School student council approves a 290000 budget funded by student activity cards. Allocations cover Administration and Student Officers 25000 athletics 65000 awards 20000 commercial 10000 dances 10000 junior high social 7500 lyceum 30000 music 40000 miscellaneous 5000 Ute Pow Wow 128000 speech 17000 visual aids 12500 cheerleaders 10000 yearbook 10000. Principal Glen F Quard, Student Body President Elinor King, Treasurer Electa J Caldwell, and Business Manager Leah Rae Davis approve.
Chairman Shepherd reported on the upcoming Utah Pharmaceutical Association convention to be held in Vernal next spring. The committee approved a $100 fund for advance advertising and authorized a ten cent per registration charge to help fund convention assistance.
A wall gas furnace exploded during cleaning injuring a person and damaging the area. Roy Stanley and his wife had moved in recently and were present as the workers cleared debris when a flare and gas leak caused the blast near the pilot light. The incident occurred as the heating unit was being serviced by a contractor for the Hew high school project.
Dallas Eo Murray of White Rock has been pledged to the Alpha Lambda fraternity at Ohio State University where he is a student. The pledge reflects campus fraternity activities and honors.
Vernal students participate in the USAC marching band program. The text notes education and mentions a daughter of Mr and Mrs Daweence Wardle, indicating a local education context.
Too Late To Be Classified lists a furnished apartment ad at 220 W South St plus items for sale or trade including a skid horse, a 6x6 truck, and timber. Hospital news notes medical patients at Basin hospital with named patients and surgical patients listed.
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