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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1964
Page
10
The Eddy Frazier expedition finished its historic voyage from Lee's Ferry to the Boulder damsite at 9 a.m. covering 65 miles in nineteen and a half days. Reports note the feat as the first successful descent under low water conditions.
Fifty years ago Miss Vista Davis held a Wednesday night lawn party for Miss Roberta Petit’s dancing class. Refreshments were served and local social activity was noted alongside upcoming telephone switchboard installations in Roosevelt and changing commercial rolls due to unpaid dues. William Witbeck returned from Kansas City reporting a fairly good sheep market. W S Ashton, a Co op buyer, took a business trip with Manager Bracken. Vernal postmaster salary increased from 1700 to 1800 dollars annually.
In a witty line attributed to Rosie the Riveter she tells a would be suitor that she needs him as much as Red China needs Metrecal. The remark reflects wartime women’s independence and playful bravado in postwar cultural commentary.
A caller asks Jake for ten dollars over the phone in a brief overheard exchange. The respondent verifies identity and promises to pass the request to Ike Jake when he arrives. The snippet captures a casual, informal moment with a hint of urgency.
Vernal Rotary Club screened National Parks Our American Heritage, narrated the park history, and showed Dinosaur National Monument scenes. Maynard Barrows introduced the film, Harold Broderick led the showing, Dayl Webb reported on Greek and Korean students staying overnight, Don Barr praised finances, and upcoming programs were announced by President Kenneth Aycock with Stewart Ashton and Harold Duke scheduled.
Utah leaders backed creating a national recreation area at Flaming Gorge Dam and reservoir to be administered by a single agency, preferably the National Park Service Senator Bennett. Governor Clyde and Jay Bingham cited overuse and the need for unified control to fit Colorado River development goals.
Nett, a conservation officer at Manila, and Dr. R. Bruce Christian of Vernal were involved in a cited matter. The report notes their roles in ongoing environmental oversight and related inquiries.
Randley Keith Hansen and family recently returned from California where they visited Disneyland. Guests included Mr and Mrs Norman Rogers and their daughters from Salt Lake City visiting the Rogers home. Janet Brough of Salt Lake City stayed with Myron and wife for two weeks. Lily Richards and two sons of Rock Springs Wyoming visited the area. Douglas Barningham and his Salt Lake City family spent time with Leo Jorgensen and family.
Pauline Pickup of Salt Lake City stayed with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Grant Pickup. Other visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Dean and family and Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Richens and family, both of Salt Lake City, who were guests during the week at the Dee Brough home.
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