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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1955

Page

15

Solons Visit Dinosaur National Monument Panel

A Utah county group led by Mr Jensen and Mr Migwnson toured Dinosaur National Monument. They pressed for more funding for excavation and museum buildings, discussed road and land issues, and urged better scientific work and future development at the site.

Jensen Gad Ural Mary Feln Park Jensen Mig’ Wnson Colorado River Bohe Park Mabdul Jrnsety Ins Uintah Dinosaur National Monument BH. Stringham Hugh W. Colton A. Cheney Curtis Dudley Alfsod Grant Southam Jess Lombard Dinoser Monument Ralph Siddoway Ernest Untertuonn

Eskimo Indian Mixed Heritage Story Continues

Mrs Skelton recalls a humorous scene involving children described as half white and half native descent. She notes Marleah’s disobedience over books and her readiness to be spanked, attributing the behavior to white ancestry. The family plans a spring trip to Vernal and then Fairbanks with the youths.

Philosopher’s quote on sorrow and water wisdom

A quip attributed to Mary Maya remarks that a philosopher avoids tears over minor losses by recalling that even a five part spill remains mostly water, offering consolation in abstract thought.

Philospher Mary Maya

Vernal Names List From Local Community Page

A long readable roster of residents and officials linked to Vernal and surrounding areas lists numerous individuals including Ashley, Calder, Searle, Mitchell, Jolley, Lam bert, Huber, Johnson, Harrison, Rigby, Nielsen, and other names tied to Altamont, Neola, Duchesne, and nearby locales. The fragmentary OCR names people across multiple households and organizations without a single event or outcome.

Myton Anderson Herbort Vowley Fars Marren Karl Kaeren Loey Martin Martin A . Vehiniay Milew McKindis Marten Moore Carl & Scotte Woodey Bo Searle Ashley Vernal Oolther Pant Mo Batty Waller Caldre Georgy Calder Kenneth Calder Chellar Coldwell Leaf Ceuk Franveis Feltch Lloyd Glines Charles Malt Nth Roy Mc Heda Arden Jolley Virginia C Kav Stattey Bo Kingt Glen A Lambert Frank Lombard Glen McConkle Virtua McConkle Prchard Lo Morrill Vernal Ned Mitchell Altamont Don Oaks Lynn Pope Reedleh Melvin Richens Nile Tchens Bjorn Maiye Edenn Searle Milton Searle N L Snow Woodrow Snow Jensen Gary Slough Dan Turner Travis Wallis Donnell E Wardle John Watkins Ashley - Whiterocks Till Dean Johnson Jesse Birteher George Miller Roosevelt Ashley Lawrence Pike Roy Springer Roosevelt R M Coltharp Neola Frank Gritfin Virgil Robb Whiterocks Arden Hacking Dean Huber Mary Lou Huber Merlin Huber Eldon Johnson Orson Johnson Lapoint Waldo Hansen Ervin Harrison Keith Harrison Royce Mowrey Fred Reynolds Gilbert Horrocks John Smith W. C. Shepherd Dave Thomas Duc

Georgia L Miller Funeral Held in Kingsbury Church

Funeral services for Mrs Georgia Lavina Miller 62 were held Friday at Kingsbury Congregational Church led by Dr Franklin J Robinson with hymns The Lord s Prayer and Face to Face sung by local singers Pallbearers included Glenn Cooper Clinton Cooper Vern McCarrell and others She died the prior Wednesday at her sister Edith Cooper s home Additional services were held at Wisdom Montana Mason temple She was a member of Kingsbay Congregational Church Eastern Star and the Sisterhood of the PEO.

Georgia Lavina Miller Kingsbury Congregational Church Franklin J Robinson Salt Lake Roger Franecke Margaret Francke Glenn H Cooper Clinton W. Cooper Vern McCarrell J. Harold Reader Deb Casada N. Liscomb Wisdom Montana Masoule Temple Kingsbay

Kiwanis Elect Culp Backed For International President

Kiwanis leaders and district delegates across divisions endorsed Reed C. Culp of Salt Lake City for Kiwanis International president at the June San Francisco convention. A “good neighbors worldwide” program was approved to foster cross-country and international friendship, with emphasis on hospitality and conduct abroad. The group also backed safety programs at home, work, and on the road, and supported President Eisenhower’s Safe Driving Day. Seven couples attended the convention, including President and Mrs. D. G. Roberts and district officials.

Vernal Clyde Simpson Salt Lake City Ace Raymond Logan Divison G. Waldo Young Shelley Milo B. Davis Buhl Robert Green Boise Reed C. Culp Kiwanis International San Francisco Kiwanis Eisenhower D.G. Roberts H. W. Marrs Claude Bruce Anne Claude Banks LeRoy Willie Smith Robert W. Johnston Reed Hansen

Infant Funeral Obituary Summary

Infant funeral details list surviving family including parents and brother Terry Lynn. Additional relatives named are three grandparents Arthur Massey Lena Hall from Vernal, W H Hall of Ft Morgan Cole, and great grandmother Cynthia Massey of Vernal.

Terry Lynn Arthur Massey Lena Hall Vernal W .H. Hall Ft. Morgan Cole Cynthia Massey

Phillies ace Robin Roberts edges Dodgers in majors since 1948

The Sporting News notes Robin Roberts has a strong record against the Dodgers, winning 20 times while losing 23 to every other club. The quote from Orson Wells reflects dramatic movie talk, but Roberts’ dominance stands out in the National League.

Philadelphia Robin Roberts Dodgers Harry Toffel Sporting News Ld Lke Orson Wells Tories

Vernal Utah Saloons Fail Amid Whisky Hopes and Parcel Post Monument

A Wyoming cowpoke arrival and a jovial saloon opening in Vernal end with no sales as drinkers balk at paying. Vernal, growing city on national highway, touts parks, a museum, and a unique Bank of Vernal built via parcel post bricks. The bank’s 1919 parcel post- freight rate sparked a publicity stunt where 50 pound bricks were shipped to form its walls.

Wyoming Green River Plains of Pew Museum of Natural History Parcel Post Bank of Vernal United States Salt Lake City Vernol

Mayor Sets Oct 14 Election Meeting At Courthouse

Mayor Ralph Siddeway scheduled an election and nominating convention for October 14 at 7 30 p m in the courthouse. Vacancies will arise with three council terms expiring December 31. Names include Glenn Cooper Lee Walker and Ben Richardson. congested traffic near the new high school and proposed opening First and Second North to 9th West were discussed. A crowding parking issue at Central School prompted talk of designating an unloading zone.

Ralph Siddeway Werthesay Glenn Cooper Lee Walker Ben Richardson Max G. Abbott Floyd Workman

Calendar of September Events and Activities

Calendar items list September events including MIA Leadership party for Bishop Duvall on the eighth, Uintah vs Wasatch football on the ninth, Stake Dance on the tenth, Stake Priesthood on the eleventh, School Board on the thirteenth, Lions on the fourteenth, and Stake Conference and Seminary Dedication on the seventeenth and eighteenth.

MIA Bishop Duvall Uintah Wasatch Lions Poe Seminary

Firemen Officers Re elected At Department Meeting

Fire department officers were re elected for the coming term. Gene Weist remains chief Mel Burke continues as assistant chief Leon Cutshaw serves as captain and John Milburn holds the role of secretary treasurer. A busy social week followed with multiple visits and a Perry reunion in Ft Duchesne among extended family members.

Gene Weist Mel Burke Leon Cutshaw John Milburn

Farmers Ship Crops to Salt Lake City Across Goods Routes

Farmers in the district began sending corn oats peas beans and barley in 500 pound lots to Salt Lake City by day. The growing shipments required about 10 four ton trucks daily for city delivery. Postal workers in Salt Lake City appealed to Congress for change and the maximum parcel post weight to a single address was cut from 500 pounds to 200 pounds. Farmers said they were annoyed by the government edict.

Salt Lake City

Whitzhocks Allens Return From Vacation

The Art Allen family returns Friday from a two week vacation in Salt Lake. Many local residents plus relatives from Billings Montana and Ogden visited or traveled for weddings, reunions, or family events. Nearby families from Logan and Salt Lake attended gatherings and school changes while others spent weekends at Moon Lake and Salt Lake visiting friends.

Weekend Visitors and 50th Anniversary Gatherings

Returning to their home Thursday of last week were Mr and Mrs Ralph Chew and family after two days with Mrs Ethel Jefferson in Chicago Illinois. Mrs Jefferson spent the past three months in Vernal visiting friends and relatives. A busy weekend was spent by Mrs Mabel Johnson and guests including Johnny Van Massey Mrs Keith Brady Michie Ran gely and Mrs Norman Massey Reid. They attended the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs John M Thacker of Orem at the Daniels Ward meetinghouse. They visited with friends Sunday and Monday attended the Thacker Price reunion at Luke s Hot Pots. Mrs Barbara Barrys and children Danny Taryn and John and her sister Adoree Preece of Cody Wye were weekend visitors of friends.

May Calder Charles H. Colton Salt Lake City Rowland Perry Logan Perry USAC Ft. Duchesne Calder Paul Calder Baby Paul Ia Kaibab Forest Lee Adamson Ralph Schaugaard Bernard Reilley Brian Judy Denver Cole Adamsons Iron Springs Jesse Haws Jon Jack Max Caldwell Adamson Lavar Loveless Orem Catherine Clark Madaena Smith Art Allen Salt Lake George Battey Billings Mont William Worter Ronald Robly Yellowstone National Park Attlhe Gale Rasmussen Norwood Hardy Whiterocks Carol Twitchell Ogden Wallace Twitchells Darla Fagg Long Beach Calif Elbert Smith Blaine Morrill Tridell Kent Jensen Roberta Crozier Neola Don Simmons Gilbert Eltingford He Robb Ami Alv Robert Barry Galfornia Kay Killburn Frank Griffin JoAnn Jerri Griffin George Eastman Watatlon Wood Paula Iorg Washington Griffin Barty Killburn Moon Lake Frank Griffins Delia Francis Nora Christensen Virgilia Paul Robb Donald Rasmusseng Glenn Killian Christensen Henue Ralph Chew Ethel Jefferson Chicago, Ill Mabel Johnson Johnny van Massey Keith Brady Michie Rangely Norman Massey Reid John M. Thacker Daniels Ward Thacker-Price Luke Barbara Barrys Danny Taryn John Adoree Preece Cody, Wye

Funeral Planned for Jeanine Cranford in Ashley

Funeral services for seven year old Jeanine Cranford daughter of Jack and Jennie Karren Stanford will be held Friday at 1 pm in Ashley ward chapel with Bishop Barn in charge. Jeanine died Sunday in a Denver hospital after a long illness. Burial will be in Rockpoint Cemetery. Survived by parents two brothers Jackie and Joseph and grandparents Mr and Mrs Merrill Karren Ashley.

Jeanine Cranford Jack Jennie Karren Stanford Ashley Ward Bishopeie Barn Vernal Jeanine Denver Ashley Rockpoint Jackie Joseph Merrill Karren

Education Meet Continued From Page One

Listed participants include Dr. H Wayne Marrs Lee Walker Lloyd Win ward Glen Oward Charles C Freeman A Don Batty Asher Evang EL Reese Anderson Max G Abbott all of Vernal Golden Collins Mrs Lee Angus Roosevelt Laren Rosa Tridell Asher A Perry Fr Duchesne W Russel Todd Rand lett Tom Freestone Maeser

H. Wayne Marrs Lee Walker Lloyd Winward Glen Oward Charles ‘C Freeman A Don Batty Asher Evang EL. Reese Anderson Max G. Abbott Vernal Golden Collins Lee Angus Roosevelt Laren Rosa Tridell Asher A. Perry Fr. Duchesne W. Russel Todd Randlett Tom Freestone Maeser

Mel Christensen Attends Mother's Funeral Service

Melvin Christensen, Verns shoe repairman, returned home Tuesday after attending the funeral service for his mother Mrs Georgina Christensen in Redmond Utah. Mrs Christensen, who was 12 years old, had been ill for about a year. She had eight living children and 12 living brothers and sisters.

Melvin Christensen Georgina Christensen Redmond Utah

Adoree to Return to Logan for College Education

Relatives in Vernal report Adoree will return to Logan to attend Utah State Agricultural College. She received a four year education scholarship from Logan High School last spring.

Vernal Adoree Logan Utah State Agricultural College Logan High School

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Solons Georgia L. Miller Kingsbury Church Connecticut Massachusetts Kiwanis Elect Stanolind Oil and Gas Company Rangely, Colo Stanolind Colorado Pat H. Lancaster J. B. Jones C.zens Whitzhocks Allens Mel Christensen Leo Carrillo Pancho Beauty Coates Taduury UMA Uteh Cento County Ashley Farmers Union Co-Op
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