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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1957

Page

15

Vernal Lions Award Pins For 100 Percent Attendance

Long service and 100 percent attendance pins were presented at Vernal Lion Club last week. Alvin Weeks presented Old Monarch awards for 25 years membership to Hugh W. Col ton and Leon P. Christensen, who was not present but eligible for 23 year pin. 20 year pins went to George F. Roth and Henry Schaefmeyer. Don Wacking and M. D. Boswell were noted as eligible but absent. Ten year citations went to Jacki Turner, Dr. Ray Spendove, and Dr. T. R. Seager. Orlan Johnson was eligible but absent. Seager presented 100 percent pins to Max G. Abbott, Royal Henderson, Wm. A. Jacobe Coke Jeffries, George Johnston, J. Arden Jolley, Sian King, Warren Mott, Harsfield Ri, Sargent, Henry Schaet ermeyer, Ray Smith, Jock Turner, Alvin Weeks, Thomas Sweatman, Leo Thorne, and Dr. T. R. Senger. President Clay Cundick conducted the meeting. Dale Openshaw was introduced by new member Stanley Anderson. Glen Oldroyd introduced Pat Dailey who played two piano selections. Abbott reported on the Lions convention in Vernal. Coke Jeffries announced motorcycle races for August 24 and Fathers and Sons Night was set for August 28.

Vernal Lion Club Alvin Weeks Flugh W. Colton Leon P. Christensen George FP Roth Henry Schaefermeyer Clair/Hopkins Don Wacking M. D. Boswell Jacki Turner Ray Spendove T. R. Seager Orlan Johnson Seager Max G. Abbott Royal Henderson Wm

Hal Peterson to Direct Whiterocks Fish Hatchery

Hal Peterson was appointed superintendent of Whiterocks Fish Hatchery replacing Frank Griffin who resigned. Peterson has been a field programist for several years under the department's federal aid to fisheries program and was announced by J Perry Egan, head of the state department of fish and game.

Hal Peterson Whiterock Perry Egan State Department of Fisth and Game Mr. Peterson Frank Griffin

Merle L Kier Funeral Planned Friday at Congregational Church

Funeral services for Merle L Kier are tentatively set for Friday at 11 am in the Congregational Church. He died Tuesday at 640 Dm in the Union County Hospital. Born August 15, 1905 in Republic City Kansas to Jacob W and Ada Campbell Kier. Survivors include widow Betty Bowen, one son, two daughters Judy Bonnie Jacob W and several brothers. The Kier family has resided in Vernal for seven years and he was employed by Utah Gas Service Co. Friends may call at Vernal Mortuary Friday evening 7 to 8 and Friday morning prior to services.

Congregational Church Merly TauVetne Klee Uniton County Hospital Republic City Kansas Jacob W Ada Campbell Kier Christian Church Quellans Kier Betty Bowen Wiley Colorado Judy Bonnie Vernal Russell Glen Medford Oregon Walter Eugene Ore-gon Klers Téler Utah Gas Service Co Vernal Mortuary

River Victim Tribute Service Details

The page lists a funeral or memorial program with participants Mae Jackson, Ernest Caldwell, Frances Southam, Lula Southam, reader Hally Searle, and Oris Pope. Speakers include Harmon S. Sowards and Warren D. Muchardson. Musical selections feature Beyond the Sunset and You're the Reason I’m In Love, with readings and quotes from Arnold Glasow and Rev Edward A. Keller.

Ayrum Slaugh Mae Jackson Ernest Caldwell Frances Southam Lula Southam Reader Hally Searle Oris Pope Harmon S. Sowards You In Love Wade Jay Slaugh Rex Pat Smuin Wade Slaugh Warren D. Muchardson

Education officials prepare Uintah County teacher event

A statewide educators meeting is set for Thursday August 29 with welcome remarks by Ay Dan Bally president of the Board of Education and Orville Swain commission chairman. Dr R V Larsen of the State Board of Education will speak. Superintendent Max Q Abbott will discuss district reorganizational plans and BYU Dean Ashel Woodruff will evaluate curriculum study progress. New teachers will attend orientation on Saturday August 31.

Facantatlaa Addy Ay Dan Bally Board of Education Orville Swain Ralph Siddoway Ken Sowarday Vernal Chamber of Commerce R. V. Larsen State Board of Education Max Q. Abbott Alan M. West UBA Arthur C Wiscombe Wiscombe Ashel Woodruff School of Education BYU Uintah

Song Service at Funeral Dedication of Grave

Charles and Erma Goodrich with Mae Jackson sang In The Garden while Bishop Hyrum W Slaugh spoke and Karl B Preece gave the benediction. Alfred Simper led the grave dedication. Pallbearers were Neldon Slaugh Larry Schul John White Duane Holmes Darrel Snain and Ernest Buist. Out of town visitors included Mr and Mrs Clark Creamer and two daughters plus a granddaughter from Price Mr and Mrs Levi Smuth and daughter from Salt Lake City and Mr and Mrs Max Johnson and family from Murray.

Charles Erma Goodrich Mae Jackson Hyrum W. Slaugh Karl B Preece Alfred Simper Neldon Slaugh Larry Schul John White Duane Holmes Darrel Snain Ernest Buist Clark Creamer Price Levi Smuth Salt Lake City Max Johnson Murray

Economic conference review in Halt Lake City meeting

Attendees including Velich Spencer Kistner Ia VWASiddoway Thad discussed an economic conference in Halt Lake City. Dr Joseph Blair was introduced as a federal veterinarian stationed in the area. Subcommittees formed to study Christmas promotions Dollar Days Better Business operations gift stamp issues Green River ordinance and trucker concerns.

Ee Sahat Aes Gaba Nets Fede Yleas Meetarbi Alll Waa Iron ‘Velich Spencer -Kistner Vwasiddoway Halt Lake City Glenn Cooper Joseph Blair Theal Stewart Ashton Retail Merchants Committee Green River Smith Uintah Moffait Dinosaur National Monument

Rétuen Family Vacation Signs Off In Northwest Tour

The Liebhardtas and relatives ended a long North West trip August 17 returning to Salem after visiting Seattle Port Angeles Victoria Nanimo Vancouver Victoria and Canadian border towns. They joined Ralphs at their son’s Arizona summer school and planned to resume teaching in Salem. Also noted were a rodeo event and birthday party among local residents and visitors at Oaks Park with several families seen picnicking and fishing.

Theda M1 Murray John L Dieters Liephardts Verpat National Public Service, Insurance iCompany Seattle Wash Ernest Johnson Westport Port Angelus Victoria Naonimo Vancouver B.C Cardaton Canada Glacier National Park Vernoff Gity Po. Ee Ralphs Arizona Ralphs Ralph Perenta Jos. C. Price Jalem Tralphs Donna‘ Price Todney Jhe Semle Joe Scotty Pederson Myron “D. Perry Tony Liebhardt Camp Gordon Georgia Martin Fletcher Allny New Ward Charles Chuck) Henderson Uia Oaks Parke Roy Simver Ray Gardiner Ralph Hatchs Ward Owenshaws Orval Reland Buhler Karen and Marclar

New Uintah Cattlemen Elect Officers and Directors

Newly elected officers of Uintah Cattlemen's Association include Clark Feltch as president and Martin Fetyher as vice president. Morgan Nall serves as secretary-treasurer, with three-year directors Lee Sewards, Hugh W. Colton, and Vic Brown joining the board.

Jonathan Carpenter Istagl Moses

Peaceful Atomic Fair Draws No Admission Charge

A fragment mentions an event titled Atoms for Peace with emphasis on a charge free admission. No specific date or location is provided, but the item suggests an educational or promotional gathering in the atomic field aiming to inform the public without entry fees.

Mall NaHee Atoms For Peace

Family reunion and visits span weekend at multiple homes

Visitors from Salt Lake City and Orem gathered around the Fletcher family reunion held August 3 at Merkley Park. The Hugo Hullinger and Byland families visited relatives in the area, with numerous sisters and cousins noted as hostesses and guests at the Watkins, Fletcher, Osks, Workman, and Aycock households.

Karl Midway Orlan Watkins Bubbers Mia Watkins Karen College of Elaine Davis Martin Fletcher Floyd Fletchers Shanna Lea Kears Russell Salt Lake City William Lee Michael Steven Mrd Lindsay Osks Fletcher Hugo Hullinger Trenty Workman EO. Byland Orem Edward Aycock Shea Linda Morrison Acc

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