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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1963

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Boy Scout Rally Date Changes To March 1

The Boy Scout Rally has moved from February 18 to March 1 to avoid clashing with a Junior High School dance. Alan Shippee's committee will proceed with the same events at the Stake Center at 7 00 p m. Scouts should continue ble practice and dads will have more time for the fire building contest. The change was announced by Leo Hacking Camping and Activities Chairman. The Chamber of Commerce Board opposed Sunday closing SB 7 but many directors dissented in a lengthy voice vote.

Leo Hacking Alan Shippee Tally Stake Center Shippee Verbal Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Gene Ral Hall National and State Affairs Committee Mali U.S Craig Colo Whitney D. Hammond Bruce Christian Harold Duke Duke Dinosaurland, Inc Vernal’s

Dyer to Speak at Unitely Stake Conference

Elder Alvin R. Dyer of the LDS Church will address the Unitely Stake Conference with Elders Glen L. Rudd and Junius M. Jackson assisting. Meetings include welfare and genealogical sessions on Saturday and general sessions Sunday February 24 at 10 am and 2 pm in the stake tabernacle.

Alvin TN. Dyer Council of Twelve Apostles of LDS Church Unitely Stake Dyer Glen L. Rudd Church General Welfare Committee Junius M. Jackson Genealogical Society Conference Stake Frank R. Walker Stake Tabernacle

Administration Pact Spurs Flaming Gorge Recreation Plan

Andrew K R McConkie, supervisor of Ashley National Forest, said an agreement on Flaming Gorge Recreation Area administration allows planning to proceed without interruption. Secretary Freeman and Secretary Udall, with President Kennedy, said jurisdictional issues are resolved and a bill may declare Flaming Gorge a national recreation area. The 160000 acre region spans northern Utah and southern Wyoming, with 40000 acres inside the forest to be run by the Forest Service and 120000 outside by the National Park Service.

Andrew KR. McConkle Ashley National Forest Flaming George Interrupton Orville L. Freeman the Interior Stewart E. Udall Kennedy Congress Flaming Gorge Utah Wyoming Dutch John Aghley National Forest National Forest Forest Service National Park Service McConkie

Auto Accident Victim Improves After Severe Crash

Lester Bingham a 77 year old resident of Maeser was listed as considerably improved but in poor condition after an automobile crash last Thursday night. He sustained pneumonia from chest injuries a brain concussion and multiple fractures. His 1942 truck was demolished when the car left the Maeser road at Sith West and South North and flipped into a gully. Deputy Carl J Schoenberger helped free him about ten minutes after the crash noting the wet slippery road conditions.

Lester Bingham Maeser Coalti Bingham Sith West Sth Maeser Road Vernal Carl J. Schoenberger Schoenberger

Local robberies total about eighteen hundred dollars

About $1825 was stolen from local firms during three weekend robberies and one earlier last week. Dwain Soderquist at Newton Bros on east US 40 suffered $1400 loss including two saddles. Bill's Surplus on East Main lost about $100 in goods. Alvin Bowden's Phillips 66 bulk plant on east US 40 lost nine ur eg valued at $175. Calvin Jorgensen's Seota grocery store lost about $156 in cash and checks.

Dwain Soderquist Newton Bros East US Soderquist Bill East Main Alvin Bowden Phillips 66 East U.S Calvin Jorgensen Seota

Two Released After Arrest in Bowling Alley

Two men from Vernal and Rock Springs Wyoming were released Thursday after being questioned following an attic caper at a bowling alley. Police reported a leg poking through the office ceiling near manager Tom Anderson’s at about 11:12 pm Wednesday as highway patrol radios captured the incident.

Vernal Rock Springs Wyo Highway Patrol Tom Anderson

Local Unemployment Rises in Uintah Duchesne Daggett Area

A Vernal Employment Office report shows 1962 year-end unemployment at a record high near 750 in the three-county area. February 1963 employment totals 6,800 with Uintah 4,000 Duchesne 2,000 and Daggett 600 jobs. The outlook favors slowly improving conditions with a mid spring rebound after seasonal factors subside.

Vernal Employment Office Wlcouity Sre Uintah, Duchesne and Daggett Barclay Gardner Gardner Uintah Duchesne Daggett Povernment Tain Iy

Utes to Meet Union in Return Duel Wednesday

Uintah Ute basketball hosts Union Cougars in a return clash after Union came up short 53 45 on January 89. A win puts them tied for first in Region 8 North with Duc ashe looming March 1 and tournament action in Salt Lake City March 13.

Uintah Ute Union Cougars Utes Union Cougar Ducashe Salt Lake City Tatsiona Ulatsh Altamont Roy Caldwell

Golf Course Adds Two New Holes With Sprinkling System

Vernal area notes two new holes at the golf course replacing holes 1 and 2 after installation of a sprinkling system. Cecil C Wall association president says seeding and weather permitting the holes should be ready for the Dinah Land Country Club Invitational on June 20 and 30. Utah Gas Service Co manager Clif Hodge announces a work day Saturday at 9 am for the natural gas line to the new country club house.

Vernal Men's Gale Association Cecil C. Wall Pease Bros Wall Dinah Land Country Club Clif Hodge Utah Gas Service Co Hodge

Bill Mayberry Breaks Leg Aiding at Grizzly Ridge

Bill Mayberry broke his leg Saturday while aiding at Grizzly Ridge. He was taken to the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City Sunday.

Bill Mayberry Bill Mayberry Grizzly Ridge Mr. Mayberry LDS Hospital Salt Lake City

Budget outlines for Dam Recreation Area funding changes

The president's budget allocates 996 666 for Flaming Gorge Recreation with 471 964 for 1963, plus 199 400 for roads and trails 710 400 for buildings and utilities 70 264 for operations and maintenance and 16 600 for lands and water rights. Road and trail items include Lucerne Valley ferry access 6000 and Dutch John area drives 11900.

Flaming Gorge Lucerne Valley Dutch John

Heavy Damages From Trailer Fire In Davis

A trailer house and its contents were destroyed by a midnight fire last Thursday in Davis. Owner W F Sharp was away in California. his nearby trailer, owned by his son, suffered minor damage and was unoccupied. An electric heater left on while residents were away likely caused the blaze. A second fire Saturday at 3 pm damaged Owen Haws corral in Naples with only hay bales and fence posts lost.

Davis W. F. Sharp California Owen Haws Corral Naples Loewe Goodrich

Davis Chevrolet Opens at New East Side Location

Wally Davis announces the grand opening of Davis Chevrolet at the new site on 800 East Math. The owner states the car agency is now operating at the upgraded location with a fresh showroom and service area.

Davis Chevrolet East Wally Davis

Vandals Break Glass at Maeser Lumber Yard

L. A. Timothy of Maeser reported vandals broke plate glass windows on the north side of his lumber yard. The incident occurred this week at the site near 146 West Main, replacing the former location.

L. A Timothy Maeser West Main

Region 26 Junior and Senior Basketball Tilts Schedule

Region 26 hoops continues February 14 and 16 with games in Heber Altamont and Alta mont. Consolation and championship bouts set for Saturday night at Altamont. Early reports show Vernal and Carbon area wins and close junior division scores across multiple towns.

Shirley Price Heber Altamont Vernal Cleveland Naples Price Castledale Roosevelt Price Ltd Aso Carbon Neola Wallsburg Carbonville Lapoint Spring Glen Oakley Vrtee AlbChurch Binary Salt Lake City

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