Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Vernal Express in Vernal, Utah

Page 1

We have 5,107,769 pages in Utah

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1959

Page

1

Record Signup At Ashley Valley Junior High

A record enrollment of 550 students is expected at Ashley Valley Junior High School on Wednesday September 2, the first day of school. Eight new teachers join regular faculty with Tomm y Freestone as full time counselor. New staff include Jess Hullinger and teachers Tasmussen Bruce Nfatch Pitt Stagg Woodard and Abplanap. Students must pay fees for books activity lockers gym and shop or home economics. Ninth graders pay similar fees with a refundable book deposit of 500. New county students should check in the office before registration day.

Ashley Valley Junior High Tommy Freestone Ashley Valley Junior High School Jess Hullinger David Tasmussen Pat Bruce Ted Nfatch Everett Pitt Marian Stagg Laurence Woodard Deloy Abplanap

Uintah Cattlemen Meet Boosts Beef Production

The Uintah Cattle Association held its fifth annual Cowboy Roundup in the new courtroom drawing a large crowd. Dr. Ray Woodward of Miles City Mont lectured on performance testing and record keeping for cattle improvements, urging use of superior proven bulls and individual cow records to boost daily gains and dressing ability.

Hay Woodward U. S Miles City Montana Sth Uintah Cattle Association Clark Fellch Ray Woodward US Range and Livestock Experiment Station Mont Woodward

Roads in Uintah Basin Discussed at Chamber Meeting

Uintah Basin roads were debated at Vernal Chamber of Commerce with plans for a one cent gas tax bump to fund the federal defense highway system. The group urged completing Flaming Gorge road, opposed extensions, and supported Jensen to Red Wash and a Forest Service round from Greendale to Green Lakes.

Uintah Basin Vernal Chamber of Commerce Grant Southam Chamber Road Committee Ite Chamber Flaming Gorge Union Construction Co State Road Commission Red Wash Southam Forest Service Greendale Green Lakes Jensen Fed Wash

Cab Service Opens at Vernal Station Headquarte

A new CAD service opened with headquarters at the old cobblerock service station on Vernal's main intersection. The operator is Lerbert M. Snyder, former Uintah County sheriff, running the only such service in the area.

Vernal Lerbert MM

Lapoint Wins Softball Round In All Church Tournament

Late reports indicate Lapoint Ward won the Junior division first round of the All Church Softball tournament. The game was played at George Q Morris Park in south Salt Lake City. Lapoint edged Downey Idaho Second Ward 6-5, with runs by Angus Perry M Hartle Worrocks and Parry. They were set to face Tmpsg Idaho at 6 43 p m Wednesday in Diamond No 1.

Lapoint Ward George Q Morris South Salt Lake City Lapoint Downey Idaho Second Ward Angus Perry M. Hartle Worrocks Parry Tmpsg

Sharp Hailstorm Strikes Ashley Valley in Brief Rush

An unseasonable hailstorm raked Ashley Valley on Wednesday with heavy rain and lightning. Downtown Vernal streets flooded as water gushed from roofs and showers persisted through the day, cooling temperatures.

Valley Ashley Valley Vernal

Uintah District Sets September 2 School Opening

Uintah District schools plan a September 2 start for the 1959 60 year with about 3300 students, 200 more than last year. A preschool institute August 31 in Uintah High School auditorium will prepare staff with sessions on public relations, instruction improvement, and standard setting.

Uintah Uintah High School J. C. Maws Uintah County Uintah Jligh I Padaya Uln'fah PTA Wil Merking Park Turaday Hansbald Choo

Uintah High Girds for 5th Year of Operation

Uintah High School prepares for the fifth year opening on September 2 under Principal Leland G Tex with new staff in language arts meals and music. Seniors, juniors and sophomores have specified registration times and a full student roster is anticipated. Community events include Thursday fireside discussions at the Baha is Center led by Kenneth Stephens with goals to share the Baha i faith nationwide.

Kenneth Stephens 2Nd South America Vernal Stephens Uintah High School Leland G . Tex Finsl Rek

Basin man bound over on rustling charge

Kenneth Chappel of Alters ra was bound over to district court on a charge of grand larceny at a preliminary hearing before Judge E B Broddard of Ballard last Wednesday. A complaint by Miss Walborg Lowe charged Chappel with stealing a cow belonging to Miss Lowe. Chappel pleaded not guilty.

Kenneth Chappel Altersra District Cours E B Broddard Ballard

Standard Saddle Tree Co Receives Utah Award in Vernal

Standard Saddle Tree Company of Vernal received the Distinguished Service Award for Industrial Achievement at the Utah Economic Development Conference. Governor Clyde and U Laurence Fox accepted a trophy during a luncheon session, recognizing a small rural firm’s ingenuity, local materials use, and contributions to regional economy.

Standard Saddle Tree Co Utah Uintah County Standard Saddle Tree Company of Vernal George J. Clyde U. Laurence Fox Hotel Pia Apokorship Utah Committee On Industrial and Employment Dle Tree Company Ton Weber Calvis Salt Lake Utat Elma All Turk Ar Law

Late Father of Vernal Nord Honored by Museum Plaque

A bronze plaque in the Vernal Utah Natural History Museum honors Arthur G. Nord of Ogden, a former U.S. Forest Service official and advocate for the Vernal fossil and geologic wealth. Nord helped establish a state museum program, with the exhibit opening in 1948 and ongoing dedication shown by the plaque gift. The article also notes early football practice starting Monday for UHS, with medical clearance required for all players.

G. E. Untermax Utah Fieldhouse Vernal Arthur G. Nord Morristown New Jersey Jane Carl H. Mallinger Carla Beth Karen Mallinger Mallingers Alaska Vernal Tieldhouge Ogden Utah Tous of Natura Mstogy Sin Vernal Py Ak Ae Nord U.S. Forest Service Ashley National Forest Ile Winteh Uteh Ita Vernal Lone Cly Department of Publicity and Industrial Development State Board of Examiners State Pack and Recreation Commission L Uy Nordy Musetun Mer

Bowden Awarded Eight Thousand For Airport Extension

A court order assigns Wesley Bowden eight thousand three hundred sixty two dollars and fifty cents for fourteen point seven five acres tied to a county airport extension currently under construction. County Attorney Ray E. Nasi reported at Uintah County Commissioners meeting. work on the roadway spur reaches about a quarter completion.

Wesley Bowden Ulstatt County Ray E. Nasi Uintah County Conmissioners

Vernal Rod and Gun Club Plans Special August Meeting

A special meeting of the Vernal Rod and Gun Club will be held on August 22 at Doc's Beach at Tm. The meeting will amend the articles of incorporation and by laws of the club and secure the annual report. All members are urged to attend this important business meeting.

Vernal Rod and Gun Club Doc

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fas Uintah Cattle Assa Vic Brown Harry Hill Provident Morgan Hall Gulst Nay Woodward Uintah Cattle Association eArror Hep Leland Sowards Association Clark Felich Uintah Cattlemen’s Meet Uitah Basin Chamber of Commerce N. J. Meacher Meagher Wee Beechel Naples Maeser Alterra Lbrary Selon Central Dlasa Ashtey Valley Jr. High United High School Tommy? Frees Stone Prom Hansen Jens Hullinger Aps Ng Avjhs Hawa Mfsn Uintah High New Religion Vernal City Teo If, Coak The Unitad Utes the Activities Association of the State Conk Tidy Boy Ffrat Untermahn Vernal Fieldhouse Duriday Milton Hacking Hacking Ed Pipe May F. Nash Detle Dell Sf Glincs Dell Alta Rod & Gun Club States Meeting
Search Courier

Search the Vernal Express Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Vernal Express?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication