Show Oxygen Drive Nears I End Cash Gathered I Piped Piped-in oxygen for Uintah County Hospital is closer to reality Current Topics Club Chairwoman Chairwoman man Mrs Lawrence announced to members Thurs Thurs- Thursday day of last week that of the goal has been raised and that the money will wilI be con con- contributed contributed to the Uintah County Hospital oxygen system fund The Vernal club has been seeking in oxygen facilities adl t ies for individual rooms in inthe inthe the county hospital along with many other civic clubs and in- in individuals individuals who have assisted 1 The club began its drive June 16 with a raising fund drive from a camping trailer on the corner at Vernal Avenue and Main Street A large thermometer was posted t to show the climbing total of oC money gathered Dona- Dona Donations Donations soon helped swell the fund coffers FUND RAISING An early fall Call bridge marathon under the direction of Mrs Rod Rod- Rodney ney Ross was promoted with club members and friends hold hold- holding ing bridge parties in their homes Guests were asked to toI I contribute one dollar for the fund and was raised I In November a baked goods and candy display was set up upI I at the county Christmas Fair in inI inthe I the Vernal National Guard Armory Under Mrs Royal Hendersons Henderson's direction adem a dem of was given for two days days Candy and good baked sales netted an an- an another other 1 antique trunk runk has been seen about town since Christmas and is now on dis diS- diS diSplay play at East Main The trunk and its contents also antiques will be given the holder of a 1 donation cate Proceeds will be added to the drive Mrs explained that the Current Topics club is look look- looking ing for an end to the drive by months month's end but that much more than the on hand will be needed to complete the project The Vernal Lions Jaycees American Legion Auxiliary and other clubs have either contri contri- contributed buted to the drive or have pledged support until the Installation lation is complete Mrs Sid Sid Sid- concluded |