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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1961

Page

10

Uintah High Prom Cast Castles and Cheerleader Plans

Uintah High School transformed its gym into a castle for the Junior Prom and Post-Prom held Friday and Saturday evenings. A pep assembly featured aspirants for next year’s cheerleader posts including Eileen Searle Donetta Brown Claudis Adamson Sue Parkinson and others. A youth conference at Union High discussed problems facing youths with Uintah students participating.

Uintah High School Eileen Searle Donetta Brown Claudis Adamson Sue Parkinson Shirley Erek Laura Searle Gloria Wordell Pam Carter Janeal Stouin Frances Feltch Kathlen Jolley Pat Walker Sharon Bodily Eileen Merrell DeeAnn Richardson Renee Wallinger Avene Traws Sherry Eaton Union High School Uintah

Jehovah's Witnesses Plan Provo Meetings

The Watchtower Society announced a Utah Circuit No 1 convention at Provo Central Junior High School from April 28 to 30. Over 700 delegates are expected for a three day Bible refresher with 17 congregations across Utah Nevada and Wyoming. Henry Blaser notes circuit boundaries were reduced since February 1, reducing attendance compared with prior conventions.

Watchtower Society Brooklyn New York Utah Circuit No Jehovah’s Witnesses Provo Utah South 3Rd West Henry Blaser Utah Circuit No 1 Clearfield Richfield Ely Elko Nevada Evanston Rock Springs Wyoming

Two UC Faculty Appointed Associate Professors at Rochester

Dr. Max Gardner Abbott and Dr Ellsworth Woestehoff of the University of Chicago have been named associate professors in the University of Rochester College of Education. Abbott, an administrator and reading program expert, will join educational administration. Woestehoff, a reading instruction specialist, will join elementary education with a focus on reading.

University of Chicago Uintah University of Rochester College of Education Max Gardner Abbott Vernal Graduate School of Education Ellsworth Woestehoff University of Chicago Reading Clinic Abbott Midwest Administration Center Chicago Department of Public Instruction Salt Lake City Utah State University Logan University of Utah University of Rochester College of Education Woestehoff Minnesota State Teachers College St Cloud Northwestern University University of Minnesota At Rochester

LDS Officials Urge Support of Cancer Crusade

A statement from the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints urges support for the 1961 Cancer Crusade. Utah Division of the American Cancer Society reminds residents that April is Cancer Control Month, with the society conducting a campaign to fund education research and service toward finding a cure.

Church of Jesus ‘Christ of Latter-day Saints Utah American Cancer Society Act of Congress

Twentieth Century in Bible Prophecy Assembly Topic

Jal traveling representative will climax this assembly of ministers with a lecture titled The Twentieth Century in Bible Prophecy. The event centers on eschatological interpretation and religious discourse.

Byron Merrell Testimonial Set In Naples Ward

A farewell testimonial for Elder Byron G Merrell son of Mr and Mrs Ross Merrell will be held at the Naples Ward Chapel Sunday at 6:15 pm He will depart to the Norwegian Mission after Salt Lake Mission service April 24 Speakers include Asher Manwaring Morris Cook and the missionary's parents Bishop Orla Goodrich with a response by the missionary A vocal number will be performed by Verdin and La Rae Goodrich another song by Wayne Martinsen and Taulime Anderson Merrell is a Uintah High School 1960 graduate and Seminary 1959 He recently completed six months of National Guard training at Ft Ord and Camp Roberts He has worked for Basin Chevrolet Jet Company and has been active in the Mutual Priesthood and Sunday School of the LDS Church.

Asher Manwaring Morris Cook Orla Goodrich Verdin la- Rae Goodrich Wayne Martinsen Taulime Anderson Merrell Uintah High School Seminary National Guard Ft. Ord Camp Roberts California Basin Chevrol Jet Company LDS Church

Community Cancer Campaign Appeals for Local Support

Church members and citizens are urged to contribute to a cancer campaign to aid those affected by the illness. The appeal commends volunteers for their time and effort and asks the community to donate as generously as their means permit to support the worthy cause.

Junior Prom appreciation and local ads from United High 1961

The Junior Class and Prom Committee express thanks to parents friends and community businesses for supporting the Junior Prom of 1961. Special appreciation to Mr George E Johnston for mural work. Also a collection of local ads list for sale boats real estate and other items from Vernal Utah and surrounding areas.

United High School George E. Johnston Artesia Fr

Public Sale Notice for Utah Land Tract 041293 in 1961

The Bureau of Land Management announces a public sale on May 24 1961 at 11 am in Salt Lake City Utah. Serial No Utah 041293 covers 40 acres in Section 21 T3N R20E SL Mer Utah with appraised value 140 dollars. Bids must be sealed with payment and received before sale time. contigu ous owners rights explained. contact Ernest E House Manager Salt Lake City Utah for details.

Darling Building Salt Lake City Utah Leither Bureau of Land Management Ernest E House

Indian Probate Hearings Set for Ft Duchesne in April

Indian probate hearings will be held in Uintah and Ouray Agency office at Ft Duchesne April 18 to 22 and April 24 to 25, announced Frances C Elgen, examiner of inheritance. Creditors or others with an interest are invited to attend the hearings this week.

Uintah and Ouray Indian Agency Ft Duchesne Frances C Elge Inherit Ance

Wanted to Rent Trade Ads Utah Vernal 1940s Era

A mixed set of classified style lines seeks rental or trade deals in Vernal and Roosevelt Utah. Appears as mid century notices from individuals including Donald L Kidd and local owners, offering unfurnished 3 bedroom homes with garage, farm acreage near Roosevelt, and dairy farm property with milk and water shares, plus trade for Vernal homes or terms for sale.

Vernal Roosevelt Highway 40 Weber City South Salt Lake

Testimonial for Elder Bartlett at Bonanza

A testimonial honoring Elder Maurice C Bartlett son of Mr and Mrs George W Bartlett will be held at the Bonanza School Haus Sunday. Bartlett plans to enter the Salt Lake Mission Home and then the East Central States Mission. Speakers include Lige Jackson Archie Johnson and the missionarys parents with the missionary providing a response. Musical numbers feature a duet Take Me By The Hand by Gerald Caldwell and another duet Cast Thy Bread Upon the Water by Clyde Merkley, plus a ladies chorus singing More Holiness Give Me. Bartlett, who graduated 1958, attended College of Southern Utah and has lived in Bonanza nine years after residing in Tridell. He has worked in the Rangely Oll Fields and the Bonanza Mines.

Lige Jackson Archie Johnson Mand Gerald Caldwell Clyde Merk-ley Elder Bartlett Uintah High School College of Southern Utah At Cedar City Bonanza Tridell

Family Finance Names New Officer in Vernal

Alfred Dyrmersky is appointed assistant manager at Family Finance Co in Vernal announced by local manager Bob Black. He transfers from Ogden and resides in Vernal with Eva Jeanne and son Michael. Previously lived in Powell Wyoming, originally from a small town near Martford Connecticut. The couple enjoy hunting fishing winter sports and horseback riding.

Family Finance Family Finance Co Vernal Alfred Dyrmersky Ogden Bob Black Mr. Dymersky Eva Jeanne Michael Powell Wyo Martford Conn Dymerskya Billings, Mont

BLM Timber Sale Set Near Pine Springs

The Verna office of the Bureau of Land Management announces a sale of about 300,000 board feet of saw timber near Pine Springs in late summer. The mix is about 60 percent Ponderosa Pine and 40 percent Douglas fir by volume. Details on exact location and stumpage will follow from the District Manager in Vernal Utah.

Verna Bureau of Land Management Pine Springs Vernal Utah

Air Force Recruiter to Visit Vernal April 18 22

S Sgt Rassell Kennedy an Air Force recruiter from Salt Lake City will visit Vernal and surrounding Uinta Basin towns April 18 22. He will interview and test applicants for the Aerospace Team using a 24 hour aptitude test that gauges potential in electronics mechanics administration and related civilian trades. No obligation to take the test.

Rassell Kennedy Air Force Salt Lake City Vernal Uintah Basin

Furnace Room Razed In Vernal Drug and Bank Complex

The furnace room behind Vernal Drug and First Security Bank, once steam heated, has been almost completely razed. The building became redundant as the involved businesses converted to natural gas heat.

Vernal Drug and First Security Bank

Spokane pair visit Vernal during Easter weekend

Hugh Girsberger of Spokane Washington and Glee Hatch from the BY spent the Easter weekend in Vernal. Hatch visited with her parents Mr and Mrs Boyd Hatch and Mr Giesberger was a house guest at Mr and Mrs Lorn Williams. We returned to Washington from Provo Monday.

Hugh Girsberger Spokane Washington Glee Hatch Vernal Minz Hatch Boyd Hatch Mr. Giesberger Lorn Willams Provo

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