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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1960
Page
12
Charles Reynolds returns on furlough from Malmstrom AFB in Montana with plans to reenlist, while family visitors arrive from Provo and Roosevelt. Other entries note births, grandparents visiting from Arizona, local dances, church events, and community marriages, with multiple residents traveling to Provo Salt Lake City and Logan for games and missions.
A skeptical column questions Khrushchev era hiring and compensation for top professors, contrasts American university funding with government pressure, and argues democracy may struggle amid wealth inequality. It cites global moves toward property elimination and urges focus on character and health over material success.
The Rural Life and Educational conference will be held February 4 and 5 at Altamont High School. Duchesne County School District and Duchesne Education Association sponsor with Utah State University President Dr Daryl Chaze and Andrew McConkle of Ashley National Forest headlining talks on Change Our Challenge and Recreation and Multiple Use of the Forest. The first general session opens at 7 80 pm with a mass band chorus concert by Utah Basin High Schools.
Jay Var Campbell son of Mr and Mrs Floyd J Campbell of Maeser received his Eagle scout badge Monday of last week during ceremonies at Glines Ward Uintah District Court of Honor. He began as Tenderfoot in 1955 and progressed through ranks, earning Life Scout in 1958 and Eagle in 1959 after a long record of camping and leadership. He has served as treasurer of Uintah Basin Chapter Order of the Arrow and held roles in both Scout and Explorer programs. He is active in LDS Church and school activities and enjoys track, fishing, and piano. He is the 42nd in Uintah District to reach Eagle.
Mr and Mrs George Nay of Vernal and friends Dr and Mrs Good of Montrose Colorado vacation in Old Mexico. They plan to hunt jaguars and other wildlife in swamps along the coast between Mexico City and Monterey with trained dogs. Nay is a government hunter and trapper with a long record including over a hundred mountain lions caught.
A reader complains about a spoiled sister with the car, big bedroom, and constant mirror checks while family members share a room. The letter reacts to parental inaction and the clash ends with advice to avoid following in her footsteps.
Sandra Freestone daughter of Mr and Mrs Mark Freestone won the highest rating in Uintah High School s 1960 Search for the American Homemaker of Tomorrow sponsored by Betty Crocker She earned Homemaker of Tomorrow honors and a letter of congratulations from Betty Crocker Her examination paper will be entered for judging in the State Homemaker of Tomorrow competition
Uintah High held tryouts for the school play Gidget a three act comedy set in Malibu California Open to students many participated Cherutine Stroebel plays Gidget with an ensemble of friends and surfers The production is student directed by Lynne Webb with technical direction by Brenda Billings Kenneth Kindt and Ronnie Phillips The play will be staged in March with a firm date pending selection of the exact day.
Ra mond Peterson, director of speech at Yintalsgh School, will oversee the upcoming play announced in the district notice. The assignment highlights Peterson's role in guiding campus theatre productions and coordinating student performances.
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