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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1963

Page

15

Utes Triumph In Practice Baseball Doubleheader

The Utes produced 13 hits led by Cary Belcher 3-5 including a triple, with Stanfill 2-5 and Oaks 2-3. Uintah scored 10 runs on 13 hits with 9 errors, Notre Dame had 1 run on 6 hits and 9 errors. A second six inning game versus Carbon High tied 33 after dark, Cure Belcher vs Jewkes in a pitchers’ duel, Bob Pope keying Uintah offense with a 3-run triple in the fifth, Siddeway 2-4 for Carbon, both teams scoring late before darkness ended play. Coach optimistic for upcoming season.

Utes Ceed Leaes Cary Belcher Jack Stanfill Eddie Oaks Uintah Notre Dame Carbon High School Price Carbon Cure Belcher Uiital Jewkes Carlton Bob Pope Canbon Jim Siddeway Bo Pope Rich Mawkins Jack Stanfil Ray Caldwell

Campground project and road bids eyed for July notice

The report details a campground and two roads costing 159000 dollars needing July advertising once right of way is approved by the Attorney General through the Bennett property. Supervisor McConkie notes a 20 foot off surface target for bids within range and mentions study of Sheep Creek Canyon for stream and aesthetic modifications. White River bridge at Bonanza should be finished by next summer aiding oil and gas development. County Agent Ben Lindsay hosts visitors from Nepal and Egypt studying extension work. Rep Glenn Cooper says Governor Clyde vetoed the state building program for higher education, forecasting a special legislature session. Cooper disagrees with the veto.

Bennett Sheep Creek Canyon McConkie Ben Lindsay Nepal Egypt Glenn Cooper George OD. Clyde Cooper

Utes Host Alta Mont Friday In League Opener

Louis Mele notes the Utes host Alta Mont Friday at 2 pm for the league opener. Cary Belcher has been elected captain of this year's baseball team, the Conch reports.

Louis Mele Fhe Utes Altamont Cary Belcher The Conch

Vernon fair convention wraps with tours and banquet

President Stones declared the MLSh organization weak and proposed firing county fair manager to strengthen it. Mayor Alvin Kay and D. I. Stringham greet delegates as Vernal Chamber of Commerce hosts tours of Dinosaur National Monument, asphalt plant, Steinaker Reservoir and Ashley Valley oilfield. Convention ends with a noon banquet at Tai Cafe led by Roland Merkley as convention chair.

Stones Mlsh Alvin Kay D. 1 Stringham Vernal Chamber of Commerce Dinosaur National Monument Steinaker Reservoir Ashley Valley TAI Cafe Roland Merkley Vernal

Water outlook shows no major improvement in forecasts

Late Winter weather note reports limited gains in water supplies with no clear improvement in outlook. Stream forecasts mostly sit between 15 and 55 percent of average, while Duchesne Uintah readings run 65 percent and Strawberry River forecasts between 15 and 30 percent of average.

Duchesne Uintah Strawberry

Flu Attacks Duchesne County Report Stirs Health Warning

The Utah Department of Health reports 14 Inv olvenza cases in Duchesne County for the week ending March 22. The outbreak is concentrated in limited areas with a high incidence. Public health officials urge vigilance and preventive measures to curb spread.

Duchesne Duchesne County State of Utah Dept. of Health

Cemetery Sprinkling System Bid In Salt Lake City

The low bid came from Sprinklers Inc of Salt Lake City at 15444 with other bids from Kesler & Sons 15872 50 Ned B Mitchell 17045 22 Milt Macking 18214 48 and Floyd Campbell 21900 The engineer estimated about 17000 City Manager Buell Bensnett said the new sprinkler system will cover most of the cemetery not yet under perpetual care It is expected to raise demand for perpetual care with six grave lots plus perpetual care for 200 and private lots for 100 on a pro rata basis The project also includes a new water line and curb and gutter as part of the cemetery improvement plan.

Kesler & Sons Salt Lake City Ned B. Mitchell Altemont Milt Macking Vernal Floyd Campbell Maeser Buell Bensnett Bennett

Cases by Utah County Areas Reported This Week

Salt Lake County accounted for 18 cases and Ogden City for 23 in the week, both heavily populated areas. Uintah County reported no cases. The data highlight geographic spread and focus on populous regions.

Salt Lake County Ogden City Uintah County

BLM Gird for Spring Summer Work in Vernal District

Vernal District Office officials plan spring and summer projects with livestock operators. Fencing reseeding and water developments are funded by joint contributions and labor. Range inspections utilization checks and range condition studies show deer use was down this winter due to dry conditions, but overall range condition is not as good as hoped. Lack of moisture and past overuse reduce forage prospects for the coming growing season.

Vernal Bureau of Land Management O'dell A. Frandson Hvestock Hvestock Operanrs Beegun Frandsen

Gun Club continues with talks and plans for year

The Uintah Basin Gun Club discusses a proposed expenditure in the billions and its potential impact. At the first meeting Clarence White, former Utah Wildlife Federation president, screened Everglades and Florida footage and wildlife trips from Glacier National Park. Upcoming meetings include May fishing, July steak fry, August public steak fry, September big game hunting and an Herb Parsons demonstration, and November upland game hunting with a landowner panel.

Uintah Basin Kay Clarence White Utah Wildlife Federation Tabiona Florida Everglades Silver Springs Florida Glacier National Park High Uintas Rod & Gun Club Max North Whiterocks Herb Parsons Winchester

Forage Growth Forecast For Book Dilft Area

The District Manager says blooms are expected but overall spring forage growth in the district will be below average unless more moisture falls soon. The Book Dilft area may see around average growth while other parts likely lag.

Dilft

Youth Employment Service Board Formed in Local Group

Stoger Tulils Danna Price Clark Robinson Rev Stuart Oldrich Rev Richard Thomson and a Bare een Uve committee were selected with Aaron Hansen as chairman and Dr Jack Seitz as vice chairman. The group aims to expand work opportunities for youth, teach employer employee relations, and publicize work experience in real jobs. An invitation invites groups to join the Youth Employment Service board. A hospital event is noted with a patient mother and a $10 prize story fragment.

Youth Service Stoger Tulils Danna Price Clark Robinson Stuart Oldrich Richard Thomson Bareeen Uve Aaron Hansen Jack Seitz Merle Siddeway Duane’ Price Hille Caldwell Youth Employment Service Youth Employment Service Board of Directors

Brakes Fail On Tanker Driver Jumps In Utah Crash

Duayne Merriwether, a Duchesne truck driver, leaped from a gasoline tanker before it plunged 100 feet into a canyon east of Heber. The 8500 gallon load did not ignite, and firefighters contained the fire as air brakes failed at Daniels Canyon around 5 am. The owner was Awal Calt of Afton, Wyoming.

Heber Daniels Canyon Doyle van Wagoner Utah Highway Patrol Wasatch County Floyd Witt Awal Calt Afton, Wye

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