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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1961
Page
6
School News & Views notes a class created science books for the Maeser Fair and sent them to the high school Science Fair. The author’s book focused on wood while another included wool, among many other projects on display.
A collection of student poems and projects from Bonanza Schools third grade features Dru and classmates describing a clinker garden and a bottle garden. Other pieces include poems about robins butterflies and a playful Easter party, plus reports on transportation and Utah maps.
A Utah school activity roundup includes a science project drawing the inside of a volcano by Marvin Smith with Christine Jones and Glen Beaman, a court assignment by Lynn Steele on proper grammar, and Utah history maps and reports by Barbra Abplanalp and others. The group also mentions a radio program by George Gurt with students reporting for KVEL in Vernal.
Jane Dewey reports Bonanza school students from fourth to sixth grade engaging in science projects. Chris Jones Marvin Smith and Glen Beaman created volcano drawings while Shanna Morgan and Jane Dewey drew rocks. Donna Bowden Louise Dewley Myra Hacking and Lynn Steele presented on volcanoes and earthquakes. Barl baraf Abpiswalp studied fossils and other topics.
A Vernon Vernal lyceum presented by Bonanza School featured a tale of a witch and a cast including a child woman man prince queen and king. The witch dies and spells end. Report notes new pupils Allen Hurst Marilyn Hurst Karen Hurst Glen Hurst Gale Frost Philip Lowe and about 12 students total.
Janet Schnuerle reports on a science feature discussing Mt Lassen in California. The piece explains interior magma, igneous rocks, the earths crust, lava beds and ash, outlining how volcanology examines eruption processes.
JoAnn Huber starred as Ellie La Moyne in Ellieles New Easter Bonnet, with Taylor as Mr Bunny and Rex Alan as West Winds. Students portrayed birds, bees, Mary Contrary, and reeds, while Roma Jean Woolley and others formed the floral chorus. A separate flannel board story titled Putt Puffa Easter Bonnet was also performed, inviting Mrs. Lees and Mrs. Thompson's rooms to attend.
Third grade pupils present The Sugar Candy House with roles for Rex Coanda as Jan Kenna Dee Hartle as Janette Clayton Taylor as the wolf Roma Jean Woolley Christine Nyberg and Veronica Santio as ducks The class also records Snowbound with Steven Huber Nandy Hackford Rickie Reber Karen Hurst Vickle Mather and Karla Walker in parts Their teacher Mrs Taylor uses a tape recorder to aid reading and self correction.
The fifth and sixth grades used the new tape recorder to record voices. Students enjoyed talking into the microphone and heard differences in their voices. Mrs. Thompson said they will record many more times before year’s end.
The Lapoint School introduces a new opaque projector used by the first and sixth grades to enlarge images of early American colonists the old Philadelphia Shore and Independence Hall. This classroom tool aids students in drawing period scenes with larger, clearer visuals.
An aged sewing pattern notice offers Pattern No 3202 The Prather Fathion Shovelers with sizes 10 12 14 16 and fabric estimates. It also lists Needlework Pattern No 115 and crochet fabric block patterns. Send 5 cents per dress pattern 250 for needlework patterns plus 10 cents tech pattern for fractional mailing to Audrey Lane Bureau Box 1490 New York NY.
A survey of multiple oil and gas drilling sites including Mesaverde Wasatch and Green River tests across Utah, Wyoming, and Colorado. Notable entities: Great Yellowstone Corp, Belco Petroleum Corp, Farmouts from Sun Oil Co, Utah Federal, Shamrock Oil and Gas Co, Mountain Fuel Supply Co, Phillips Petr. Co. Locations span Wasatch Mesaverde fields, Bitter Creek, Red Wash, Chapita Wells, and Ute Trail areas with elevations, spud and depth details, and frac operations.
Aaleso, described as near sighted, provoked bystanders when she claimed she could not drive without a license. The scene escalated as the driver allegedly hit two cars and collided with a fire hydrant, raising questions about responsibility and eligibility.
Davis man Tommie Atwood son of Mr and Mrs Fred Atwood sustained a serious eye injury while employed by Deb Casada. He received first aid and was transported to Salt Lake Hospital where he has remained for two weeks. Community members visited and extended greetings during the week ending in late January.
Mrs Junius Bou thant’s daughter injured her arm in a washer wringer and was treated at a hospital with no broken bones. Paula Cook, daughter of Glade Cook, remains ill with pneumonia. Cora Cook celebrated her birthday April 12 with family calls and gifts. Nadene Carpenter and Devona Erwin also extended greetings from out of town.
Showalter Motor Co received a Distinguished Achievement Award for 1960 from Fort Motor Co as field manager Phillip Co Fehr presented the framed citation. The dealer also earned a five year award for 1951 1955 and marked its 25th anniversary in October 1960 along with a new body and paint shop and storage building for used parts under construction.
Aztec New Mexico notice lists Mrs Jane Staker and husband of Orco Idaho. Mr and Mrs Frank Johnson traveled to Salt Lake City earlier this week. A wedding reception for Mr and Mrs Vernell Stewart was held in the recreation hall Saturday evening. Mrs Stewart is remembered as Leora Solmes daughter of Mr and Mrs Nile Holmes.
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