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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1951
Page
1
President Truman signed HR 3793 authorizing a 5.5 million dollar Ute relief and development program for the Uintah and Ouray Reservation. The act provides 1 thousand dollars per enrolled Ute, a 1 million loan fund, and funds for land, herd buildup, education, and public health over three years.
Funeral services for Don Carlos Fisher 49 a Vernal native were held Tuesday at 1 p m in Maeser Ward chapel Bishop Harvey McKee officiated Fisher died Thursday in an Ogden hospital after a long illness Born February 4 1902 in Vernal he was the son of Moran and Mary Fisher He and Nettle Barnes married December 15 1921 and had ten children eight survive The family moved to Ogden in 1937 after living in McKinnon Wyoming for seven years He served in the armed forces after World War I He worked as a truck driver for Ogden City and was a member of Ogden Second Ward Also surviving are eight sons and daughters Donald James Melvin Ray Thorold Marlin Patricia Mae Ida Utahn Carol Jean Ruby Wyona and Jerry Moroni Fisher plus four sisters Jane Hardy and Mrs James Fisher and two brothers The government has paid compensation to certain Ute citizens per legislation mentioned in the notice continued on page 8
Uintah high school registration announced with dates for 12th to 7th and 8th graders plus three buses routing to campus. Vernal adopts a packer type garbage truck and a new schedule starting September 4 with curb by 9 am and weight limits. residence pickup weekly and business pickup six days weekly. cooperation urged for citywide benefits.
Vernal merchants announce Hack to School Days from August 27 to September 4 with more than 1000 in prizes. Twenty prizes include a deep freeze radio phonograph, washing machine, two sweepers, Presto cooker, watches, luggage, lamps, rifles, electric blanket, and a table model radio. Only participating businesses and their families plus Chamber of Commerce are ineligible for tickets. Customers receive one free ticket with every cash purchase at participating stores, with window displays featuring toys clothing school supplies cosmetics and other name brands at bargain prices.
Rex Layne schedules a Vernal exhibition for September 22 announced by Vernal Jaycees president Ralph Preece. A contract with fight manager Marvin Jensen is set with date confirmation by September 1. Layne ranked No 6 globally in heavyweight division and may face Nelson in a strong main event with semi final talks targeting Gene Fullmer or Ron Whittle.
Alfred M. Landon former Kansas governor and GOP presidential hopeful visited Uintah Basin amid optimism about its oil and gas potential. He warned current exploration costs and poor roads hinder development but predicted Utah's output could surpass Oklahoma's. The basin’s vast geology drew comparisons to Venezuela and Baku, with continued coverage on Page 6.
Two Vernal women suffered burns when a pressure cooker blew while removing the lid last Thursday. Mrs. Don Winward endured second degree burns to her right hand and arm and first degree burns to her face and chest, while Mrs. Ruby Freestone received second degree burns on her right arm and first degree burns on her right shoulder.
Continental Oil Company explorers report big promises in Uintah Basin but express skepticism on rates of development. The tour included Jack Saunders, Jack Cowden, James W. Lidell, I. K. Brill, R. W. Blair and A. E Brainerd. Elder Ezra Taft Benson spoke at the Amish Stake conference urging self sufficiency and gratitude.
M. Nett Smart, publisher of the Orem-Geneva Times and former Vernal Express editor, is named lecturer in the University of Utah journalism department. He serves as Utah State Press Association secretary and education chair, directing a statewide community service program for high school journalism teachers and overseeing campus journalism tours.
The Kingshi Congregatione al Church will hold its Sunday service at Merkley Park at noon followed by a picnic lunch and recreation. Roy M. Johnson will be the guest speaker.
The Uintah School District lists teachers and staff for the coming year including principals and aides. Names include M Phillips, Jets Hullinger, Mary Keane, Fontella Bonanza, and several others such as John Sia, Arth Caldwell, Ashel Evats, and Pearl Snyder among the listed faculty.
Registration dates announced for Union High School with doors opening for regular class work on Monday September 10. The new facility sits on Uintah County land in Duchesai. Lb. F. Hutchins announced the schedule for senior and junior students entering the new institute of learning.
Portraits of Whits River Uintah and Ouray Ute groups were presented to the tribe by oil executives at a ceremony. Attendees included John RK Suman of Standard Oil of New Jersey and O C Carter, with Ute leaders Curry, Dells, Harris, and Rye Stone receiving the portraits on behalf of the tribes. Suman spoke of Uintah Basin oil development and future drilling plans as he recalled the industry’s early doubts about oil in the area.
The Uintah School District Board of Education plans a big back to school trek for September 5. They urge birth certificates and medical exams for all entrants, with special checkups for grades 4 7 and 16 to ensure proper adjustment and regular attendance.
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