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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1961

Page

12

Teachers Attend Southwestern NEA Meeting in Phoenix

Doris P Morrill of Vernal and Boneta U Fite of Roosevelt were among about 400 educators from seven states at the Southwestern regional conference of the National Education Association Department of Classroom Teachers in Phoenix held Thursday through Saturday. The DCT's role, NEA size and topics included teacher competence salaries and working conditions with speakers from Washington and Prescott Arizona.

Doris P. Morrill Central School Vernal Boneta U Fite Roosevelt Todd National Education Association Department of Classroom Phoenix Arizona California Colorado Hawaii Nevada New Mexico Utah U.S NEA Mrd Buena Stolberg DCT Talimi Ht Washington Thomas D. Clemens U. S Office of Education Taylor Hicks Prescott, Ariz National School Boards Association

Uintah News Roundup Highlights April School Events

Uinta students engaged in a busy April with Sophie Swing at Uintah High Gym, student body elections culminating in Gordon Gee and Dennis Oaks as leaders, the school play Ask Any Girl, and a music contest at Union High School. UHS teams earned trophies at a Belgiana meet, and trips to Manila High vie in baseball. A canyon party by the Commercial Club at Split Mountain Gorge is planned for May 3.

Ulntan Ugningatedskins Altamont Longhorns Altamont Sophie Uintah High School Gordon Gee Dennis Oaks Jan Tate Linda Pierce Deanna Murray Floyd King Eileen Searle Sue Parkinson Kathleen Jolley Donetta Brown UHS Union High School Uintah U Eties Belgiana Young University Utes Manila Iigh School Manila Split Mountain Gorge

Guard Teaches Hunter Safety Vernal Utah Unit Meeting Details

Harold Henlin reports on the Vernal Utah National Guard unit meeting held Sunday. The 1930 start featured drills and a WWII film, followed by a 2040 kickoff for on the job training and rifle/motor pool duties. Two sergeants planned honorable discharges. Hunter safety courses for 14 to 21 year olds begin April 27 at the Armory, with a higher level course for girls starting around June 8 and an adult course if interest warrants. The next meeting is May 1 at 1930, with Class C uniform.

William T. Flemming Neil Bullock Quallee Hunters Safety Navnal Guard Wayne Martinsen Nelson, Marshall

Winners Named From Grand Open Prizes At Union 76 Event

Winners listed include Morgan Lee for a Franklin Union 76 certificate and Raymond Hatch for a car. Other prizes went to Jim Wadlow for change, Pon Davis for tire, and Joe Rayex for 65 gallons of gas. Event held at 605 East Main Wash.

Frank's Union Morgan Lee East Main,wash Raymond Hatch Jim Wadlow Pon Davis Joe Rayex

PTA Council Elects Officers

Uintah Council of PTA held a Friday night meeting at Central School Library. Committee reports were given and new officers elected: President Mrs. Robert Turner. Vice Presidents Mrs. Earl Semington, Mrs. Albert Daniels, J. C. Haws. Secretary LaMord Tullis. Treasurer Mrs. Ray Richardson. Outgoing officers were President Mrs. Robert Turner. Vice Presidents Mrs. Vernon Young and Mrs. O K Weaver. Secretary Mrs Ralph Preece. Treasurer Mrs E J Ballard.

Ulitsh Council of PTA LaMond Tullis Robert Turner Ray Richardson Earl Semingsen Albert Daniela We Uintah Council of Central School Lbrary Earl Semington Albert Daniels J. C Haws LaMord Tullis Vernon Young O K. Weaver Ralph Preece E J. Ballard

Local Girls Win Color Contest at Uptown Theatre

Two Vernal girls Rae Lynn Taylor and Jo Christine Couture won the Uptown Theatre Salt Lake City color contest for 101 Dalmatians. Each received a stuffed Lucky Dalmatian toy. The winning entry featured a Dalmatian picture from a Deseret News issue and the film is showing at the Uptown Theatre.

Vernal Uptown Theatre Salt Lake City Rae Lynn Taylor Rae Taylor Jo Christine Couture Frank S. Couture Deseret News

Bus crash leaves bus on its side after brake failure

The school bus front brakes locked causing the vehicle to veer off the road, plow through a fence and ditch, roll on impact. Damage to the bus was about 3500 dollars and roughly 50 feet of fence plus four fence posts owned by Raymond Anderson were torn down, estimated at 50 dollars. No citations were issued.

Raymond Anderson

Wansen Siblings Visit Vernal on Return from Germany Mission

Michael and Bill Mansen of Salt Lake City, sons of the late Dr. Joseph L. Wansen of Vernal, were in Vernal last week on business. Michael recently returned from a four year mission to Germany and they visited Mrs Eiftee Hall.

Michael Bill ‘Mansen Salt Lake City Joseph L. Wansen Vernal Germany Eiftee Hall

For Sale Notices and Rental Ad Highlights

Various classified snippets include FOR SALE items such as a hot air stocker and a 17 ft house trailer with contact numbers O J Barnett and 523. An entry advertises milk cows with a phone contact 0211-11. A FOR RENT notice offers a 2 bedroom apartment with pet friendly terms and closet space, contact 118 at 06 R4 Agate. A Vernal Race Meet Calcutta is announced for June 9 10 and 11 with selling listed as A2ZTE.

Agate Calcutta

Funeral Held In Colorado For 5.H. Dudley

Funeral services were held in Grand Junction Colorado for Sanford Hyrum Dudley 71 who died at the Veterans Hospital after a heart attack. He was father to Orvil DeMarr and Lynne Dudley of Jensen and brother to Joseph Dudley who attended. Survived by wife Victoria two sons Hyrum T Dudley and Robert Dudley in the Navy and a daughter Margaret. Also survived by four stepchildren Dean Albert Vera and Trene and a sister Juline Butcher.

Grand Junction Colorado Sanford Hyrum Dudley Veterans Hospital Orvil DeMarr Lynne Dudley Jensen Joseph Dudley Mr. Dudley Victoria Hyrum ‘T. Dudley Robert Dudley Margaret Atep Dean Albert Vera Trene Juline Butcher

Taylor Mountain Cattlemen Elect Officers at Annual Meeting

Taylor Mountain Cattlemen's Association met in the county building Friday to elect officers for 1981 and discuss grazing use of the forest allotment. Ashley National Forest officials outlined range improvements including fencing revegetation and water development. Progress on the allotment project was reviewed with 4.5 miles of fence built and 780 acres plowed and seeded in 1959 1960. Members plan 20 percent nonuse in 1961 1962 and 1963 to protect reseeded areas. Starvey McKee elected director joining Morgan Merkley Amos Merkley and Leland Sowards.

Taylor Mountain Cattlemen’s Association Morgan Merkley Ashley National Forest Tom Levy Lowell E Worton Allen Shippee Starvey McKee Amos Merkley Leland Sowards

Trackmaster snow vehicle trip to Kane Hollow

LaMar Wilson of Roosevelt, a SCS engineer, operated the Trackmaster snow vehicle to reach the snow course. The machine traveled by truck to Kabell Hollow and along the East Park road to Kane Hollow, where snow depths reached over two feet on protected north slopes while most south and west slopes were bare after recent sun. The Trackmaster, built in Utah State University shops, represents an investment above seven thousand dollars. Instruments for measuring snow and water content were designed by Governor George Clyde. Wilson was joined by Thomas Levy, Ashley National Forest ranger, and a Vernal Express representative.

LaMar Wilson Roosevelt SCS Kabell Hollow East Park Kane Hollow Utah State University George Clyde Wilson Thomas #1 Levy Ashley National Forest The Vernal Express

Services Draw Attendees From Vernal Include Mrs May Woodard Rowley

At the ceremony in Vernal several relatives gathered including Mrs May Woodard Rowley who traveled to join the services. Her presence highlighted the community's participation in the event.

Vernal May Woodard Rowley

DeLoy I. Simper Testimonial Set in Maeser Ward

A farewell testimonial for Elder DeLoy Irvin Simper, son of Mr and Mrs Irvin Simper, will be held at Maeser First Ward chapel Sunday at 5 pm. Speakers include Bishop Victor L Bingham, President La Mond Tullis and the missionary’s parents, with a response by the missionary. Musical numbers feature a duet by Vivian Allen and Lynette Lundell and the male quartet led by David Roberts. Simper, a Uintah High School graduate of 1959, attended Uintah Seminary, the University of Utah, and works for Lloyd Winward as an accountant.

DeLoy Irvin Simper Irvin Simper Maeser First Ward Elder Simper Salt Lake Mission Central British Mission Nina Rae Bingham Larry Hacking Victor L Bingham LaMond Tullis Vivian Allen Lynette Lundell God Margaret Roberts David Roberts Burke Evans Lesie Oldham Ted Thacker George Oldham Thoras Bodily Boyd Price Lila Thacker Uintah High School Seminary University of Utah Lloyd Winward Accountent

SCS Plans Water Projects in Utah Counties

John R. J. Bradshaw, assistant conservationist for the SCS in Utah, says similar water projects are planned in north Sanpete, Bonroe Creek, Sevier, and Sowers Antelope in Duchesne County. By late summer 1968 the SCS aims to request planning priority, and if a favorable cost benefit ratio is found funds may be sought from Congress by fall 1862.

John R. J. Bradshaw SCS Utah Sanpete County Bonroe Creek Sevier County Sowers Antelope Duchesne County Agriculture Committees Congress

Central PTA Sete Carnival In Vernal Aids Reading Fund

Central School PTA sponsors an Activity Day on Friday from noon to 430 pm to raise funds for supplementary reading books. Events include pony carts hayrack rides games and refreshments with four dancing girl shows directed by Juana Banks. Local volunteers assist including Mrs Dorothy O'Neil Mrs Banks Stewart Ashton Miles McKinlay Vernal City officials and Vernal Jaycees with hats and activities.

Central School PTA Juana Banks Dorothy O'Neil Banks Stewart Ashton Miles McKinlay

Dinosaurland Moves Exhibits to Salt Lake Valley

The Utah Securities Commission approved moving Dinosaurland Inc exhibits from Vernal to Salt Lake Valley. The action occurred after the agency was presented with the case last week.

Utah Securities Commission Dinosaurland, Inc Vernal Salt Lake Valley

Uintah County Sets July 1 Deadline for Dog Licenses

Uintah County residents have until July 1 to obtain dog tags with sales starting May 10. County commissioners met Monday and approved a road building permit for Bob Williams to build a home near US 40 opposite Beeline Service. A request to send Alcoholics Anonymous representatives to a University of Utah program was approved for two participants. Willow Creek asked for gravel to make a cattle guard on a county road and the request was granted. A spray truck operator was designated to begin weed control work immediately.

Uintah County Pen Counties Bob Williams Beeline Alcoholics Anonymous University of Utah Willow Creek Dinogaurland, Inc

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