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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1955

Page

3

Jenben New Legion Mall Is Dedicated

The American Legion hall of the Leland Von Gardner Post No 124 near Green River Utah was dedicated Friday evening with State Dept Commander Harry Trasker of Green River officiating. Attending were District 9 leaders and many Legion members. a district convention is planned in Myton on Sunday the 18th. Various local residents were noted in visits and travels, with community events and 4-H judging at the Duchesne County Fair.

American Legion Leland von Gardner Green River Bridge State Dept Harry Trasker Green River Utah Bill Sutteer Roosevelt June Macking Vernal Comander District 9 Cal Young Price Legion and Auxiliary Myton Lucille Taylor Jessie Eller Gary Wall Tom Robbins June Pearson Burt Beathams Grand Junction Carl Hugh Stewart Orem Sam Frattos Irene Wankier Lina Dudley Ruth Dudley Salt Lake City Ruth Salt Lake St. Marys Wasatch Ralph Chews Virgil Sims Naples Nile Ainges Rangely George Gross Charles Woodwards Iva Collett Ida Davis Amelia Ainger George Yeager Carolyn Hull Amelia Ainge Bill and Mary Hurley California Rosalee Boswell Fannie Oifield Ike Yourdons Little Bonanza Adrian Raines Maeser MIA Merkley’s Park Neldon Eatons Craig Lenon Ranges Perry Slaughs James Leonards Bonanza LuJean Donald Ft. Morgan George Engens Les White Bonnie Engene Gary Minn

Engen Weekend Visitors Share Family Gatherings Across States

The Engen home welcomed three Engen brothers and two sisters in 38 years while relatives traveled from Winnipeg to Baker and Gillette to visit Mrs. Engen and her family. Ashley Workman and children joined Elsie Dean Workman’s visit from Salt Lake City. The gathering honored Mrs. Dustin and included extended kin from Big Piney and Casper as Murray Merkley recovers from a recent fall.

Engen Lee Bonefields Casper the Larry AU Milers Elsie Dean Workman Ashley Workman Joyce and Jay Salt Lake City Dustin Dudley Ernest Pearsons Salt Lake Piney, Wyo St.Marys The Watatch George Engens

Oil News New World Government New World Ol et al decision

Processing notes mention Weber County drill sites in Utah with multiple unit areas and tests near Red Wash and Wasatch fields. References include Standard Oil Co of Cal, Mesa Drig Co, and Carter Oil Co. operations at 6000 to 11000 foot depths, Morrison and Dakota confirmations, and tentative Wasatch development test locations in Range 23 East and Township 75 North.

New World No New World Ol., Ltd Uin Wah Weber Powder Springs Minton State Carter Oi Him Creek Drig. Co Contrely Richtman Federal Carter Oil Co Standard Oil Co Cal Wasatch Smith Moore Agate No Grand County Lee Toles

Tributes Paid Mary E. M. Martin

Obituary note from Jensen Ward describes funeral services for Mary Ethel Murray Martin held Thursday afternoon at Jensen Ward chapel. Speakers included Archie Johnson and Driver E Smith. Musical selections featured local singers and duets. Burial followed at Jensen Cemetery with a local mortuary involved in the arrangements.

Mre Martin Warren Fo Tlings Gerald Caldwell Joseph Dudley Pees Archie Johnson E Smith

Pallbearers Named In Local Funeral Service

Pallbearers were four grandsons Leule Verlin Vincent Phillip Ray Murray Robert Staley and Rex Batty. Out of town visitors included Christy Murray of Grand Junction Mrs Dave Hor rocks Mrs Vernal Beecroft Mr and Mrs Harold Norrocks Murray Mrs LuJean Donald Fr Morgan Cole Brig Swett L Clark Orem Mr and Mrs Charles Woodward and Iva Colletz.

Leule Verlin Vincent Phillip Ray Murray Robert Staley Rex Batty Christy Murray Grand Junction Dave Horrocks Vernal Beecroft Harold Norrocks Murray LuJean Donald Morgan Cole Brig Swett L. Clark Orem Charles Woodward Iva Colletz

Burning shed sparked Vernal City fire call

Wire department was summoned Friday afternoon to a burning shed on Dick Smith property on Second North. Wind aided flames with junk inside. nearby buildings were saved. Estimated damage around 25 dollars. Suspected cause attributed to children playing with matches.

Vernal City Fire Department Dick Smith Second North Moosevelt Ida Davis Myron Robert Staley Luther Stewart Rita Warren Rangely Marie Mater Chicago Joseph Murray Roosevelt

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Jenben New Legion Mall Mrs. Nile Atays Nina Lusk Henry Lusk Costa Mesa Calif Gale Kunk Louise Dugan Big Piney, Wyo Ed Jensens Randlett Hoyle Robinson Boyd Walkers Greystone Colo Robinsons Gladys Slaugh Tople Theata Hatch Paul Murrays Amelia ‘Ainge Fannie Offield Lee Dustin Murray Merkley Laurie Derman Palisades N. J Carol Gronwaldt Mary E. M. Martin Darwin Snow Marie Paulsen Lord Shepherd Jensen Leah Oxborrow Rose Robinson Gertrude Turner Gracia Hirschi Margaret Caldwell Naomi Dudley Marie Paulson Bishop Billings A. DeMar Dudley Jensen Cemetery Moron Moon Altiman Harry Benjamin U. S. Fyers Travis Air Force Base Lincoln Wire Dept Showalter Motor Company Vernal, Utah East Main Bey PETA
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