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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1960

Page

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Vogue Theater remodel moves Vernal Drug Co into former store

Remodeling of the Vogue theater began today to house Vernal Drug Co in the refurbished building. The drug store will move in as the old Vernal Drug store is leased out. Front of the Vogue will be torn out with a lowered ceiling and new fixtures installed. Uintah County and Vernal city levies for 1960 remain unchanged at 3 and 4.195 mills respectively, while county school and district adjustments produce minor shifts. Uintah County assessed valuation rises to 23,296,567 dollars.

Vogue Glenn Cooper Harvey Madsen Vernal Drug Co Drug Company Vernal Drug Store Vernal Cmg Co Uintah County Salt Lake City Vernal Sth Naples Myton Roosevelt Maewer Vernal Vernal Maezer

Vernal City opens bids and water stock rules set

Vernal City Council opened bids for gasoline and diesel with Bowden OU Co winning at 22.84 cents per gallon for regular gas and 13 cents per gallon for diesel. Water connection rules were clarified requiring stock shares in Ashley Central Irrigation Co and varying shares for different connection sizes. Slavens Nomes Inc plans to use regular road mix in Bennion subdivision. The city will buy extra garbage containers and sell them at cost to applicants.

Vernal Bowden OU Co Ashley Central Irrigation Co Slavens Nomes, Inc Bennion Persona

Vernal Boys Defeated But See Top Season

Hobbie Creek clinched the District 56 Western Boys Baseball Assa title by beating Vernal 10 to 5 in Heber. Kent Thomas hit a home run and Gary Tassainor added two runs. Vernal All Stars included Leon Roberts Lynn Pack Gary Fasvather Kent Thomas Keith Murray and others as Vernal moved to 3 wins in four tournament games for its best season yet.

Hobbie Creek Heber Vernal Kent Thomas Gary Tassainor Leon Roberts Lynn Pack Gary ‘Fasvather Keith Murray Gary Goodrich Kim Spendrove Dill Pope Donald Munson Shelly Stagg Dick Ross Ricky Hawkins Steven Young Robert Downard Larry Colabella

Successful Tourist Season Told At Chamber Meeting

The Vernal Chamber heard that Vernal had a very successful tourist season despite reports of a decline elsewhere. A Friday industrial development committee meeting will discuss a Uintah Basin resources survey with Utah University staff participating. Rabbit Ears Pass may open in mid August with a ceremony August 22 and a Utah Colorado caravan joining. Road work is planned on US 40 Bridgeland and Daniela Canyon areas, plus improvements between Vernal and Salt Lake City.

Vernal 14 Vernal Chamber of Commerce Industrial Development Committee Uintah Basin University of Utah Rabbit Ears Pass Vernal Chamber Utah

Trial Set for Airstrip Case in Uintah County

In Fourth Judicial District court in Verna on September 27, Uintah County versus Lynn and Nellie Richens set trial date. The county seeks an immediate occupancy motion to use the new airport landing strip extension. A clear zone easement over Richens lands is needed, free of obstructions or growth hampering aircraft. The defendants have moved for dismissal of the case.

Fourth Judicial District Court Verna Uintah County Lynn Nellie Richens Richens

Burglars Raid Vernal Stores

A rash of burglaries struck Venus last week with entries at the Brown Derby Dee's Paint Shop and Melody Gardens on South Vernal Avenue Doors were tried at Shamrock Club and Quality Drug rear with no entries. Thieves stole tools from Dee's Paint Shop watches and transistor radios. Several suspects held and questioned as Vernal City Police and the Sheriff's Department continue the investigation.

Dee's Shop Melody Gardens South Vernal Avenue Shamrock Club Quality Dee Vernal City Police Sheriff's "Dept

Uintah High Opens For 450 Students On Sept 5

Uintah High will open to about 450 students on Monday September 5 under Principal Leland G Rex. Registration and fee payments will occur Aug 16 19 for all students with junior and sophomore registration on Aug 18 23. Book costs vary from 100 to 400 depending on condition with new books higher. Fees include activity 5 100 class 100 lab 100 lockers 50 shop cards 160 300 or 500. First football practice set for Aug 29.

Uintah Ign School Leland G. Rex

Construction Moves Fast at Local Phosphate Plant

San Francisco Chemical Co advances on its Basin phosphate project 144 miles west of the Vernal Manila Highway crossing. Unit 1 of the Worry Mathis Concentrator nears completion with over half the work done and expected operation by year end. The plant, the West's largest raw phosphate producer, anticipates rail service and nearby industries using treated phosphate to cut freight costs.

Ould Western Knapp Engineering Company Worry Mathis San Francisco Chemical Co Ta Duncan L King San Francisco Chemical Uiniah Bazin MH. King D L (Scotty) King West King

Corner Store Changes Hands in Vernal Transfer

The Corner Store at 99 South West shifts ownership from Marty and Gilbert Brown to Glenn and Mrs. Allred of Gusher. The Browns note nine years of operation and plan to stay in Vernal. Alfred and Delores will run the store. they have five daughters, Carolyn, Joan, Nancy Kay, Foula, and Larae.

99 South West Marty and Gilbert Brown Glenn M. Allred Gusher Vernal Mr. Alfred Delores Carolyn Joan Nancy Kay Foula Larae

County GOP Sets Nominate Meet

Utah County Republican convention will be held Saturday at 7:30 pm in the county building courtroom. County chairman Dr. T. Tt. Seager announced the meeting to nominate candidates for the September 13 primary. Republican contenders for four year commissioner include Cars tis D. Dudley incumbent, Rulon S. Tecking, Alvin Kay and Lloyd T. Pops. For two year commissioner candidate Holand Merkley is listed with A.1. and other details unclear.

Ubitah County T. Tt. Seager Carstis D. Dudley Rulon S. Tecking Alvin Kay Lloyd T. Pops Holand Merkley Ideal Iuanel

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