Rites Planned Tuesday for Korea Victim Powell
Funeral services for Pvt William Dilly Powell Jr 20 killed in Korea Sept 2 1950 will be held Tuesday at 1 pm in Ashley Ward chapel under Bishop C L Richens. Powell born Nov 6 1929 in Vernal son of William S Bud Powell and his wife attended Uintah High School joined Army July 29 1949 as an engineer. He landed in Korea Aug 19 1950 and was killed two weeks later in the same day as Sgt Joseph N Nokes of Vernal. Survivors include parents one brother Stephen Ray Powell Vernal and four sisters Gay Trello Visalla Calif Nora Ralty Layne and Rihanna Powell all of Vernal.
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William
Dilly) Powell
Korea
Ashley Ward Chapel
C L. Richens
Vernal
Army
Tie
Joseph N. Nokes
Stephen Ray Powell
Gay Trello
Visalla
Calif
Nora Ralty Layne
Rihanna Powell
Searle’s Savings Center to Celebrate Six Years With $1000 Prize Value
Searle’s Savings Center and Searle’s Gas and Appliance announce a six year celebration with over $1000 in merchandise prizes. Woodey Searle said tickets are free with each $1 purchase and prizes will be awarded on Oct. 12. Items include a Dexter washing machine, a Firestone gas range, a 60,000 BTU propane heater, a Red Ryder BB gun, and more. The opening staff from 1945 is noted, with four original members still employed among 11 total workers.
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Searle's Savings Center
Searle's Gas
Woodey
Firestone
Dexter
Searle
Tvo
Jay Searle
Voretta Schanno
Lowell Wardle
Larry Abegglen
Tributes at Funeral for J H Curfew at Jensen Ward
J H Curfew 84 of Jensen died Sept 3 after illness. Funeral rites held Sept 9 at Jensen Ward chapel with Bishop Thayrel Cook directing. Speakers Arch Johnson J Ross Merrell Jexs Bruff and Cook praised his agricultural efforts and character. Invocation by Ira Gardner and Birchell Goodrich. Songs included In the Garden and O My Father by Naples Ward mixed quartet.
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John Hamilton
Jensen Farmer
Jensen Ward Chapel
Curfew
Thayrel Cook
Pres
Archie Johnson
J Ross
Merrell
Jexs Bruff
Bishop Cook
Ira S. Gardner
Birchell Goodrich
Noot Dudley
Darwin Snow
Marie Paulson
Naples Ward
Father
Hi Neighbor Day Success in Vernal Hosts 1100 Residents
The Vernal Chamber of Commerce wrapped up Hi Neighbor Day at Merkley Park. Ken Sowards, recreation committee chair, hailed a huge success with 1100 plus attendees enjoying a hot picnic lunch and local talent. Chamber officials received many compliments from new residents. The board approved making Hi Neighbor Day an annual event and commended organizers. Special kudos went to Lt Anderson for food, Scotty Putman led the program, with Dr Wayne Marra entertaining. others aided publicity and program items. The event raised necessary funds and featured performances by Heal Duke Stephen Stringham Stewart Ashton and more.
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Ken Sowards
Vernal Chamber of Commerce
Vernal
Merkley Park
Chamber
Lt Anderson
Fran Feltch
Scotty Putman
Wayne Marra
Fred Washburn
Hal Duka
Grant Parry
Cliff Perry
Heal Duke
Stephen Stringham
Stewart Ashton
Gwen Woolley
Robert Francko
Jeane Sundquist
Accordian
Bert McKee
Amateur Rodeo and Race Meet Planned in Vernal
Vernal Roping Club to stage Amateur Rodeo and Race Meet at the Fairgrounds starting Friday at 2 p m. Racing features include free-for-all Te-Tay races six saddle horse events daily and a Pony Race for riders under 14. Main rodeo events cover calf roping team roping bareback riding and wild horse racing with saddle bull riding newly added. Proceeds fund local Scout troops and the club aims to make the show an annual event.
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Vernal Roping Club
Fairgrounds
Sega
Soy Scout
Vernal
Naples Boy Killed by Automobile
A snx year old Naples boy Terry Lynn Sawyer was killed Tuesday night after being struck by a northbound car on Highway 40 near Naples store. Driver Lawrence Merkley 31 Jensen said lights of approaching cars blinded him. Terry, who had just started his first day of school, died instantly as the wheels passed over him while he played with two friends. He leaves his mother Mrs Stan Covington Naples father Charles Sawyer stationed at Fort George Meade Idaho and five sisters Carol Lee Sharon Linda Barbara Gayla and Charles Sawyer Naples. The body was taken to Vernal Mortuary and will be shipped to Pocatello Idaho for funeral services.
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Snx
Naples
Terry Lynn Sawyer
Lawrence Merkley
Jensen
Merkley
Sam Hatch
Terry
Stan Covington
Charles Sawyer
Ft. George Meade
Maryland
Carol Lee
Sharon
Linda
Barbara
Gayla
Vernal Mortuary
Pocatello
Idaho
Uintah Basin Gets New Probation Officer
Glen Freeman of Brigham City is named the new probation officer for Uintah Basin by Judge F. M. Alder. Freeman earned a 1949 Masters in psychology from USAC and has worked in welfare play work since. He lives in Roosevelt with his wife and daughter.
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Uintah Basin
Glen Freeman
Brigham City
F. M. Alder
Freeman
USAC
Welfare Dept
Honduras
Roosevelt
Daugh
Tribal payroll plan set for Ute cash awards
The Ute Indians of Uintah-Ouray Reservation prepare a payroll distribution plan for the $1000 per person cash land settlements. A tribal committee led by John Bayden offers financial counseling, loans for education, and interviews adults about money use while the Indian Office approves a payroll system placing funds in individual accounts with controlled withdrawals.
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Uintah-Ouray Reservation
Trial Business Committee
John
Bayden
Tribe
Tribal Business Committee
Forreat
FR. Stone
Indian Office
Ide
Water Meet to Consider Bills Utah Clubs Visit Vernal
Water meet discussion in Vernal on bills for Upper Basin interests. Roosevelt oil tests report flow pressures and drilling details. Denver trip planned to push draft of Colorado River accord. Uintah County committee chair Stringham to attend with Rep Beggar.
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Utah
Roosevelt
Cis
Aloradyver
Upper S Basin
Colorado River
Bureau of Oral Washington
Bureau of Reclamation
Vernal
Ainish Basin Bee
Stanolard Oil and Gas Company
Carter Oil Company
California Company
General Petroea
USB
News and World Report
Pintah
Williston
West
Uintah
Hi Land Adds New Trucks for Vernal Plant Activity
Hi-Land Dairymen’s Association expands Vernal operations with a sealed milk truck to Uintah Central Plant, ensuring Grade A milk preservation. A second insulated reefer serves daily milk and product delivery to Rangery and Vernal. A modern Utah ice cream truck stores at ten degrees below zero.
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Hi-Land Dairymen's Association
Uintah Central
Alsa
Rangery
Utah
Pilgrimage Play Depicts Life of Christ at Stake Center
The Pilgrimage Play, a full length motion picture portrayal of Christ’s life, will be shown Thursday at 8 p.m. at the Stake Center. The dramatic feature has drawn large crowds in the western United States and will be accompanied by another offering. Admission will aid the Indian Mission.
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Stake Center
Mos High
United States
Mail Truck Crash Damages Regildt Route and Parcels
A brand-new Regildt Mail truck escaped significant damage after a collision that battered parcels during an air route mishap. The incident caused little injury and prompted a replacement truck to be dispatched at midnight. Officials reported the truck was partially demolished with no property damage estimate available.
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Dellie
Rex Layne Bout Heads Fight Card Saturday
Local boxing card at Uintah High School Gym features Rex Layne vs Nelson in a four round exhibition at 8 p.m. Layne meets Ezzard Charles next month in Pittsburgh. Other bouts include Ron Whittle, Bill Haynes, Gene Fullmer, and Tad Bafood in light middle and welterweight matches. Proceeds from the sale of food and raffle tickets aid tennis court repairs. tickets available at Uintah Rexall Drug.
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Rex Layne
Nelson
Uintah High School
Layne
Ezzard Charles
Pittsburgh
Lght
Hunick
Tad Ba
Uintah Rexall
Union High School Opens with Unique System
Uintah and Duchesne counties celebrate the new Union High School east of Roosevelt on a county border. About 500 students from Uintah and Duchesne counties attend, with 460 enrolled and more expected. The $700,000 building employs a two-county system and Indian service support, marking a bold local education development amid regional oil boom chatter.
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Union High School
Uintah
Duchesne
Roosevelt
Ap Loman
Hute Fs Tsifon
Uintah Sand Duchesne Ou
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