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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1953

Page

15

Eisenhower pledges new farm plans to assure fair share

President Eisenhower said new farm programs are in the works to help farmers secure their fair share of national income and benefit all. He spoke with the National Agricultural Advisory Commission, expressing optimism that farm prices have stabilized and business outlook remains reassuring. The statements boost GOP hopes for 1954, while a commission of farmers and industry officials continues work toward final recommendations in December.

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Homecoming Week Events At UHS Near Closing

VEHNAL STORES TO CLOSE describes Homecoming Day activities at UHS with registration at the Welcome Booth in front of the Main Building. Club welcoming committees issue pins to registrants. volunteers, club leaders, and student queens prepare exhibits under supervision of club sponsors and faculty.

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BP Wirthlin to Break At 72 30 P M Sunday

Invasions will be broken down by direction of the Stake Inn. The program will feature basic story and simple dramatization with game notes of interest for all MIA veterans. The session is open to the general public.

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Deer Hunters Snowed In

Deer hunters are snowed in amid heavy snowfall, with roads blocked and vehicles stranded. Local authorities urge caution as rescue crews assess access and safety, while residents ration supplies and await clearer conditions for travel and hunting plans.

Uintah County 4-H Team Receives Plummer Trophy Belts

The Uintah County 4-H team earned the O. M. Plummer trophy for their long 4 H work and were awarded belt buckles from the Pacific International Livestock Show to Dee and Eleanore as honors for their contributions.

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Fragmentary mining note mentions Montana and a bituminous coal mine

The readable text references a bituminous coal mine in Montana and a production figure of one million tons in 1952, noting the mine ranked among the nation s top fifty.

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Arks Extension Plan Discussed in Senate Agriculture Committee

Senator George D. Alken, chairman, stated there isn’t a chance he will be fired as the Senate Agriculture Committee discusses extending a one year Farm Support Price program and expanding OSS speeds, with Herschel D. Newsom presenting the proposal and Mister Arks Extension 4 noted in the record.

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Vernal Group to Attend Highway 40 Meet in Craig

A Vernal delegation will attend the Highway 40 Association meeting in Craig next Thursday. New officers and directors will be chosen. Craig is represented by Vernal Chamber Tourism officials and Highway 40 members discuss advertising programs and funds. The gathering at the Nowenter Hotel in Craig will start at 10 a.m. with officials from Utah and Colorado backing the highway’s promotional efforts.

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Miny Tot Contest and Legion Show Planned in Vernal

The event centers on the Miny Tot Contest with small and large pictures displayed in town stores and votes sold for a penny. Proceeds go to Boys State Junior Baseball funds via the American Legion. A talent contest features amateur acts judged by the audience with cash prizes, plus a minstrel line of Vernal men impersonating radio and stage favorites. Twenty four local teenage girls form the chorus to sing and dance, and Tiny Tot Popularity winners receive cups. The big Legion show runs Friday and Saturday November 6 and 7 with Helen Wickerham directing the stage.

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Uncle Dickie Jensen obituary highlights lifelong service and crafts

James E. Talmage notes Uncle Dickie Jensen learned leatherwork from Salt Lake City uncles, moved across towns for training, won Utah State Fair prizes, then served as rural mail carrier for 25 years while traveling about 262,500 miles. He held roles as justice of the peace, dramatics participant, and MIA superintendent, built his own home, and remained active in the Vernal Third Ward until ill health. Survivors include his wife, daughter Marie Gearre, and sisters Carrie Duchesne and Maggie Watainht.

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Farmers Urged To Fill Out Question Forms In Uintah County

Farmers in Uintah county are urged to complete and return census questionnaires as part of the sample census of agriculture conducted by the U S Department of Commerce. The survey targets farms with 1000 acres or more of crop land or large livestock holdings and includes personal interviews for nonresponsive farmers. Robert J Ug will be at the Hotel Vernal Friday 6 to 8 pm and Saturday 8 am to noon to answer questions and collect data on production profits expenses and other facts needed by Congress.

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Misa Hacking Undergoes Appendicectomy After Trip

Misa Eleanore Hacking underwent an appendicax operation Tuesday evening at Unital County Hospital. She had just returned Sunday evening from a week’s trip to Portland Oregon where she won honors as a member of the 4-11 Club demonstration team.

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Funeral services set for Vernal Thirdies Chapel Saturday

Funeral services will be conducted at the Vernal Thirdies Chapel Saturday at 1 30 PM with friends welcome at the Vers ce Saagra Atay ant at home Saturday morning from 11 AM until services. Interment in Maever Fairview. Donation by 08e Towers toward Bae Scouts program noted.

Speech and Hearing Clinic Set for November 7

Uintah school principals were told that a speech and hearing clinic will be held at Central School on Saturday November 7 for all district students. Specialists from the University of Utah and the Utah State Health Department will assist with readjustment services while teachers are urged to spot defects for examination. A public meeting on speech and hearing defects for teachers and parents is planned for Friday November 4 at Central School.

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City Council Plans Special Verbal Chamber Meeting

A city council scheduled a special meeting with the Vernal Chamber of Commerce to discuss operations and potential cooperation. Officials indicated willingness to collaborate to address ongoing issues and improve city services. Local officials noted the aim is to resolve permitting and facility use for public art and related projects with Vernal involvement.

Bracken Lee to Call State Legislature Session

Gov. Bracken Lee announced plans for a November special session of the State Legislature. He expects the session to convene November 17 and will depart Thursday for Albuquerque to attend the Western Governors Conference, returning to the Capitol November 5.

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