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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1953

Page

10

Jensen Mrs Frank Slaugh Entertains Class

Mrs. Frank Slaugh of Vernal, a Stake missionary here, entertained her Sunday School class at a party at her home recently. Games were played and refreshments served. Many local families were mentioned visiting Salt Lake, Ogden, or Casper, with various trips and gatherings noted throughout the week.

Frank Slaugh Vernal Orgil Dudley Ilene Salt Lake Ogden Dudley Gean LDS Mission Salt Lake 17Th Ward Jensen Ethel Jefferson Denver Infernal Rangely Jensen Mia Davis Outdoor Pavilion Nila Evans Ralph Chew Shirley Ainge Harold G Rangery George Ainge Ray Reader Phoenix Ariz Are Frank Walker Reynolds Arlene Dudley DeMar Udley St. Marys the Wasatch Wm. Jensen Salt Lake City Meril Snow Mrs. Snow Mia Sam Gardner Herman Gardner Blackfoot Ida Emma Saben Salem Albert Snow Woodrow Snow Milo Snow Clearfield Milo Leah Oxborrow Logan Reuben Tom Elmer Snow Lewis O'Rourke Hawthorne Calif D.S.T. Oakley Pearl Johnston Rawlins Wyo Orin Snow Ted Hatche Newell Snow Meeker DeWayne Merriam Glen Slaugh Fred Slaugh Jr Cecil Conner Baby Maybell Rose Robinson Thebbie Moon Danny Christenson Orson Christensen Tebbie Moon Margaret Caldwell Eloise Curfew Jennie

Coke Jeffries Re-elected Vernal City Fire Chief

C R Coke Jeffries was re elected chief of the Vernal City volunteer fire department in elections at the city office. He will serve two years. Eugene Welst was elected assistant fire chief replacing Ralph Alexander. Lea Culshaw was elected captain. J B Milburn and Talitwister Qael Barnett were named secretary treasurer and tally wister. The meeting discussed planting for next year’s Utah Uremen’s convention in Vernal. Vernal was chosen convention city at the 45th annual convention in Richfield during August. Vernal city firemen meet the first and third Thursdays of each month at the city office.

C. R Coke" Jeffries Vernal City Eugene Welst Ralph Alexander Lea Culshaw Milburn Talitwister Qael Barnett Utah Uremen Vernal Richfield

Joe Haslem Heads Cattle and Horse Association

The Uintah Cattle and Horse Association elected new officers at a Monday meeting in the Uintah State Bank building. Joe Haslem became president, Lee Sawards vice president, and Dan Freed secretary-treasurer for one year. Outgoing officers were Hug Colton and Don HHS. Directors Douglas Chew and Don Hill were reelected. Keith Rowan and Jack Brewer joined the board. Other directors include Clark Feltch, Sid Merkley, and Joe Haslem.

The Uietah Cattle and Horse Association Uintah State ‘Bank Joe Haslem Lee Sawards Dan Freed Hug Colton Don Hhs Douglas Chew Don Hill Ust Keith Rowan Jack Brewer Clark Feltch Hugh Colton Lee Sowards Sid Merkley Rusell Squier Davis Morniu

Local residents return and move amid school term starts

Moon and Ila Peterson, Mrs Neldon Eaton returned to Craig last week to send her children to school after spending several weeks here with her pacers. Mr and Mrs Crane ford MacKnight and others moved to Vernal while Gawin Wilkins visited with H D Wellman. Susie Nelson improves from a broken hip while Max Nelson visited from Pleasant Grove. Harlan D Wellman family were visiting relatives. School started Tuesday with Ashel Swans as Principal with Etella Richards and Trene Wankler as teachers. Mrs Amanda Prince serves as lunch supervisor.

Moon Ila Peterson Neldon Eaton Craig Craneford MacKnight Charles Dudley Rhonda Vernal Gawin Wilkins Erten Wilkins Salt Lake H. D. Wellman Susie Nelson Max Nelson Victor Nelson Pleasant Grove Fred Slaugh Glen Wellman Harlan D. Wellman Ashel Swans Etella Richards Trene Wankler Amanda Prince

Couple Honored On Golden Wedding Date

Gilbert F. Stark and Caroline Stark celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary with about 15 guests at an open house on August 23. The pair wed July 31, 1903, in Salt Lake City. They lived in Wyoming Vernal and Colorado, with Stark in stock raising and ranching, now retired. They are parents of five children with 15 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Both remain active in the LDS church and Relief Society.

Starka Gilbert F Caroline Stark Salt Lake City Mr. Stark Wyoming Vernal Stark Colorado

School Employees Held Institute At Green Lakes

Uintah school district officials held an education institute at Green Lakes last Thursday starting with a principals meeting at 11 a.m. A barbecue followed at 1 30 p.m. A program covered beginning of school and teacher instructions. Supt Harold M Lundell urged principals to focus on child welfare and to screen for sight and hearing defects and report findings to the school nurse. Teachers were reminded to flag physical issues and to encourage immunization clinic participation. A future speech and hearing clinic was announced for November.

Uintah Green Lakes Harold M. Lundell Ine Stark Melvina Richens John Charles Thompson

Artelia Couple Visit From South Dakota

A stream of local visitors includes Mr and Mrs C Tooley from Sioux Falls and Mr Tarek. they are joined by Mr and Mrs Earl Gadd and Delbert Darey in Greystone. Other guests span Denver to California as families visit kin and new teachers join area schools. Desert and semidesert regions remain over a quarter of Earth’s surface.

C. Tooley Sioux Falls, SD Henry Tarek Mrs. Tooley Mr Tarek Earl Gadd Greystone Delbert Darey Vivian Belahall John Jeffery

Health and safety education at opening of school

Superintendent Lundell urged health and safety education begin at the opening of the school and continue throughout the day including fire drills. He stressed meals, prompt attendance, and teacher outreach to parents when children miss the first days to prevent loss of interest.

Lundell

Dressing Rooms Completed for Uintah High School

The Uintah high school dressing rooms were completed summer projects ready for school opening. They provide expanded space, separate restrooms, and new rest room facilities for games. Modern features include side halls, separate shower areas, ventilated walls, and a brick-front addition with black glass windows. The contract was awarded to Securities Construction Company of Salt Lake City and work began after May recess.

Uintah High School Wymnistant Thev Securities Constructon Company Salt Lake City

Spoken word draws interest from women, says study

A study notes women show notable interest in spoken word forms. Researchers observe verbal storytelling and public speaking appeal, suggesting cultural and social factors influence engagement. The finding highlights gendered preferences in communication styles.

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