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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1959
Page
7
The Dinosaur Visitor Center has boosted regional tourism and with Vernal Project bids opening last week, growth is expected to accelerate. Local optimism cites population trends, business prospects, and potential wage gains as signs of a coming era for the Vernal area.
A historical note laments the mispronunciation and misspelling of Frank Steinaker’s name as Steinaker Dam and Steinaker Draw, discussing the error’s origin and the failed attempt to correct it. The text asks for suggestions on how to address the issue given it would require congressional action.
Residents heard details of the Vernal Project and Central Utah Project funding, projected 7 million dollars in local construction, new water supply, and recreational development. Bridge to Dutch John and Flaming Gorge access will boost tourism, boating, and industry as Vernal expands with hotels under remodeling and a new power source from Flaming Gorge.
The Bureau of Reclamation invites bids for a seismometer vault recorder house and power supply at Flaming Gorge. Package includes excavation reinforced concrete vault and walls, a prefabricated recorder building, access road, and power lines with 800 day completion from notice to proceed. Bids due by April 28 and specifications available by April 1.
Funeral services were held at 11 am in the Lapoint Ward chapel for Virginia Ann Van Weld, five week old daughter of Charles Edmond and Marilyn Daniela Van Weld. She died of natural causes on Sunday March 29 at 3:30 am at the family residence. Born February 17, 1939 in Roosevelt she is survived by her parents sister Charilyn and grandparents Mr and Mrs John Daniels and Mr and Mrs Alphonse Van Weld of Lapoint. Burial followed in Tridel Cemetery.
An argument roils Washington over funding for agricultural research. Proponents say continued study could feed a growing population and boost yields, while opponents warn of land limits and rising needs. Scientists claim food production can expand far beyond current limits with innovation.
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