Soldiers Homeward Hopes and Furlough News From ETO to Pacific
Soldiers listed include Llewellyn Bascom visiting his mother Mae Bascom in Idaho Falls as he serves at Camp Shelby Mississippi with the infantry. Sgt Leon Glen hospitalized on Luzon since August, formerly in Germany, now in the Pacific Theater, two years in service. Pvt Lloyd Leichensen of the Old Hickory division en route home from Europe, awaiting processing at Camp Oklahoma City. Pvt and Mrs Shirley Miles report to Ft Lewis after furlough. Miles served 14 months in Italy with the Tenth Mountain Division and earned two battle stars along with the good conduct medal and the Purple Heart. Henry Millecam Jr arrives in Boston with 75 Utah boys. Stern service engineer in Austria on VJ Day. Nelson Merkley, in Iceland, praised for health and glaciers. two brothers also in service. Evert Merkley, Lynn and Evert in service with merchant marines and Camp Hood. Frank Hackler Stevens returns home on furlough after 18 months in the ETO with the Fourth Armoured Division’s field artillery. holds Presidential Unit Citation, Purple Heart, and four battle stars. Johnny Walkup discharged after six years service, with Aleutian and England stints, returning to Virginia. (Continued on page 2 and 4).
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Leon Glen
Luzon
Glen
Germany
Pacific Theater
Army
Louisana
Mississipp
Carma Wall Glenn
Shirley Miles
Ft Lewis
Shirley Mies
Ft Lewis Washington
Miles
Oral W Miles
States
Italy
Tenth Mountain Division
Ebruary
Rose Marie Tmothy
Henry Millecam
Henry B Millecam Jr
Boston
Utah
Millecam
Army Engineers
Austria
Ashton Bros
Frank Hackler Stevens
Stevens
J W. Stevens
France
Panama Canal
Virginia
Drew Field Fla
Johnny Walkup
John Walkup
Ife I
Walkup
Aleutian Islands
England
Record
Victorville
Calif
Mra
George Walkup
Whiterocks
Core Test of Mayo Well Backs Theory
W Dunlap of Los Angeles examines the Mayo Utah company well near Vernal. He, a geologist, backs a theory of buried reefs along the Ashley Valley floor and predicts jointing near the near future. Operations probe Mancos shale, with faster progress expected after this layer is penetrated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W . Dunlap
Los Angeles
Mayo Utah Ol Co
Mancos
Dunlap
Luther
Mayo
Mayo Utsh
Gerce
Goodie E Lawrence
Cok & Dunlap
Joseph Hampbel
Ee Vernal
Bilcorson
Mayo Utah Company
Eaewell
Rex Hayes Buys Grill Cafe Here
Rex D Hayes of Salt Lake, who bought the Grill Cafe from H 8 Millecam, will take over management this week. Hayes, a former aircraft tool engineer with Consolidated Val Aircraft in San Diego and New Orleans, has lived in Salt Lake for a year. He plans no immediate staffing changes, will keep some staff, and will make improvements as materials become available. He is impressed with Vernal and the local area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex D Hayes
Salt Lake
H 8
Millecam
Hayes
Consolidated Val Aircraft
San Diego
California
New Orleans
Plane Lost Near Denver Toward Denver Mission Probe
A Culver cadet plane with cream body and black wings NC 27007 departed Ogden on Monday July 2 and was heard near Rock Springs Wyoming, triggering a search for the missing aircraft and crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culver
Ogden
Rack Springs
Work Starts On Asphalt Treating Plant In Ashley Valley
Utah Oil & Chemicals Conephatt begins asphalt plant work about miles southwest of arual on the north slope of the valley. Initial processing will last two to three months before large scale production of asphalt rubber compounds and plastics. The plant aims to handle up to 100 tons daily at full capacity. Officers T J Remy of Los Angeles and I Grover Kilpatrick of Glendale opened a company office nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah Oil
Slao
Ashley Valley
T J Remy
Los Angeles
I. Grover Kiltarney
Glendale
California
Mott Barber Shop
Henderson Advanced to Major in World War II Service
Ernest Henderson advanced to major in the Army during World War II. He joined in 1941 and served with the 227th and in the Pacific theater including New Guinea and the Philippines. A former Soil Conservation Service employee in Washington, he earned Asiatic-Pacific Theater service with three campaign stars. His brother Royal B Henderson served as a captain in the Signal Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Soil Conservation Service
State of Washington
Royal B
Signal Corps
USAC
Aged tourist killed in auto accident near Vernal
Two Los Angeles men, Robert L Mackey and Michael M Welch, were riding in a Studebaker sedan when it overturned on a curve 16 miles west of Vernal. The passenger died at Basin Hospital after the crash reported about 12:30 pm. The driver was listed in very critical condition. The car reportedly traveled at high speed and rolled seven times. Authorities did not confirm who was driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L Mackey
Griffin Ave
Los Angeles
California
Basin Hospital
Micheal M Welch
Lowrey
Stude Baiser
Vernal
2407 Students Register in District Schools
District enrollment rose on opening day with 2407 pupils registered across Uintah and area schools. The district reports 85 percent of students register day one, projecting about 2831 total for 1945 46. New staff additions include Edythe Shimm in Central Rowena Lambert Central Helle Wilson Maeser Lorene Simper Anderson Maeser Hattie Vernon Hurst Tridell Clara M Walauist Tridell Berthahn Baugh Apples Ruth Lundell Uintah High. Cook positions filled by Vernal Workrosn Bonanza Sarah Glines Central Effie Hoefeltz Uintah High and Ivan Rogers Alterra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avalon
Ballard
Bonanza
Central
Duchesne
Jensen
Lapoint
Maeser
Naples
I Ridell
Abterrach
Uintah High School
H E Hullinger
Uintah High
Winnona Massey
Haveeen
Edythe Shimmin
Rowena Lambert
Helle Wilson Maeser
Lorene Simper Anderson Maeser
Hattie Vernon Hurst
Tridell
Clara M Walauist
Berthahn Baugh
Aples
Ruth Lundell
Vernal Workrosn
Sarah Glines
Effie Hoefeltz
Ivan Rogers
Alterra
WPB Area Head Speaks at Vernal Lions Club Outing
The Vernal Lions Club heard remarks from a WPB area head at their outing at Merkley Park. Artata shared experiences and urged Ashley Valley residents to support new enterprises and capital, with music by Mrs Wilma Hansen and Corwin Snow. J A Cheney reported on the planned Scho Park event and a Biton River hydroelectric project may advance the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Com
Merkley
Munity
Ashley Can Co
Ralphy
Salt Lake District
Feldt
War Production Board
Artata
George James
The
Lions
Joseph
Ashley Valley
Campbell
Los Angeles
Mra Wilma
Hansen
Corwin Snow
Snow
Hanser
Ferron Hackii Lions Club
J A Cheney
Scho Park Committee
Re Cent
Biton River
Vernal
Jaycees to Contract Cement Work on Pool Project
Jaycees seek contractors to lay cement for Vernal county pool on county land near the courthouse. Alvin Kay says excavation will start once a sheep-foot tamper is found. Twelve cottonwood trees, aged about 158 years, were removed and will be burned for wood use by local sawmills. The main pool will be 40 by 80 feet with depths from 3 to 110 feet, featuring underwater lighting and chlorinating gear. Children’s pool at 20 by 40 feet will share the area, providing 18 inches of water at center for youngsters. After completion, a modern building will enclose the facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaycee
Court House
Alvin Kay
Jaycess
Immunization Drive For Smallpox and Diphtheria Planned
A public immunization program for smallpox and diphtheria is scheduled at Central School on Monday and Tuesday September 14 and 17 for first‑time recipients and children under age 14. Further immunization will be announced at a later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central School
First Eyes
Kindergarten Registration Starts Monday Next Month
Mothers are requested to come with kindergarten students on Monday for registration. The event marks the start of the new school year for five year olds beginning September.
Funeral Services Held for Pneumonia Victim Walter Keith Ramsey
Funeral services for Walter Keith Ramsey, son of Lorna Dow and George Ramsey, who died after pneumonia, were held Saturday at 2 pm at Vernal First Word chapel. The service included prayers, organ preludes, a ladies quartet, and remarks by Bishop Jessie A. Haws. Interment followed at Vernal Memorial Park with grave dedication by Bishop Haws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Keith Ramsey
Lornar¢ Dow
George Ramsey
Baster Hospital
Vernal First Word
Ferrie Hadlock Atthel
Mable Stace
Jorgan
Mac Jorgensen
Mac Cal Jder
Louise Caldwell
Helen L
Isle of Somewhere
Charles P Fox
Jessie A. Haws
Thomas Hail
Ernest Caldfret
Joseph Parent
Vernal Memorial Park
Bishop Haws
Vernal and Rangely Field Wells Depths Listed
Official well depths for the Vernal Field include Powell No 1 and Bullock Pioneer No 1832 gushing at the sites with detailed casing and rigging notes. Rangely Field depths are provided for multiple wells such as Emerald No 4 and Stewart MecLaughlin No 1fhe with associated equipment and rigging actions listed by California and Wasatch companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Wells Equity Powell
Ashing
Rangely
California Equity
Emerald
Animals Move From Ashley National Forest For Winter
Permitted cattle and horses trek from high altitude Ashley National Forest grazing lands to lower elevation private ranches and Forest Service lands. Forest supervisor Onan Harrison notes forage was late and below normal, but recent rains improved conditions. Stock leaving the Ashley National Forest are in good flesh, aiding livestock market outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashley National
Onan Harrison
Ashley, National Forest
Har
Child Narrowly Escapes Auto in Street Run
A child darted between moving cars on Main Street causing a sudden near miss with an automobile. Eyewitnesses say the child emerged from between two vehicles and was narrowly avoided by the driver. The incident highlights street safety concerns in the area.
Ada Calder Winder obituary and funeral details
Funeral services for Ada Calder Winder 74 of Vernal were held at the Second Ward chapel with a church service and tribute from family and friends. Survived by husband Edwin J Winder, three daughters and three sons, plus siblings and relatives. Interment followed in Vernal Memorial Park. pallbearers were nephews. Winder born May 1871 in Salt Lake County and lived in Vernal area, active in LDS Church and local organizations.
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Tor
Ada Calder Winder
Second Ward
Pin
Hyrum Eders
Shepel
Mas Hendson
Calder
Florence’ Thurman
Evcilie Gold Jorgensen
Dr O
Manwaring
Fred G
Helen” Calder
Stella Harriis Oaks
Wat
Gloria Ene
Patty Lewis
Floy Y Calder
Hodakinson
Gerel Calder
Enid Sherman
Lois
Morva Walker
Seeenwaring
Archie Johnson
Bill
Bishop
Watkins
Ant Calder
Lea
Zelph Calder
Howard
Neldon
Edgar
Lee
Vernal Memorial Park
Rex Pwens
Winder
Wat Crea
Salt Lake County
Lof Nibley
Edwin J Winder
Balt
Esate
Ithe Drawind Tor
Rave
LDS Church
Ats
Wmla Inbording
Mary Johnson
Salt Lake City
Ada Buech
Ruth
Robert Vernal
T Rex
Wallace Winder
Eeenal
Joseph Winder
France
Hister
Dora Cook
Gabba
Nevads
Hyrum B. Wallace
Pontha Calder
Vernal
Bruce Calder
Lake City
Mayor Strin Named President of New Hotel
Mayor Strin is named president of a new hotel project to be built on the Cotter property. The enterprise envisions a $180,000 cost with a dining room, coffee shop, and 60 guest rooms. Architects Ashton and Hyans of Salt Lake design the building while a hotel group reports progress at City Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Praneteelteh
D’ H Berry
Seay
Amberee
Ashton and Hyans of
Salt Lake
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Viaits
Pic P
Llewellyn Bascom
Mae Bascom
Idaho Falls
Pic Bascom
Camp Shelby
Miss
Mra Bascoms
Zelda Marshall
West Yellowstone
Montana
Old Hickory
Nelson Merkley
Iceland
Tsgt
Air Service Depot
Nelson
Bart Merkley
Lynn
Merchant Marines
Evert
Camp Hood
Texas
Mr Millecam
C H Chuck Henderson
Were
Richfield Oil Company
Rex Hayes
Denver
Ernest
Baer
Wite
Hentwo E
Sage
Sirians
Rael
New Guinea
Philles Helia
Plippines Liberation River
Gue Wren
Sammy Hatch
Uintah County
Morton Lee
Montreal Park
Uintah
Charles Swett
Myton
Swett
Grant West
Hoosevelt Hospital
Kna Spee
Clifford Hartpital
Jaycees
Stewart MecLaughlin
Bondactor Welaughlin Consolidated
McLauglin Consolidated
Neal
Fee
West
Newton O— Wasatch Gentry
Government
Cora Alexander
Friay
Wiley Pope
Renga San Lexander
Edden Wednessy
Lousiana
Banister
Ada Winder
Wallace
Strawreberry Valley
Strin
New Hotel
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