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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1962
Page
10
Uintah County property taxes for the latest year totaled 1,507,139 dollars. Commercial and industrial property accounted for 2,035,233 dollars, about 88.69 percent, with residential at 103,802 dollars and other categories making up the remainder. Schools received the largest share of property tax allocations.
The Kommonettes hosted a February 7 Valentine gathering at The Tome of Pat Stewart with 18 members. Hostesses were Mrs. Stewart JoAnn Robbing and Joany Pace. A pot luck dinner preceded games with prizes won by Rachel Phillips and Marilyn Hunting. The next meeting on February 21 will feature an exchange with the Merry Mrs. Club hosted by Jean Gardiner and Joyce Wilking.
Roy Gee returned from Youngstown Ohio for the funeral of his mother Mrs Fred M Gee. A weekend visit saw Mrs Van Wyck Linus Openshaw and Glen Reynalds homes host other local families and FITA students from Salt Lake City enjoyed time with friends and relatives in the area.
Kathrine Gray, daughter of Mr and Mrs Zane Gray, turns one on February 3. Thorne Studios offers free baby pictures and the Vernal Express features a photo, with pictures scheduled about a week before the birthday.
Saint James Church plans a large spaghetti dinner Sunday afternoon with Valentine motif decorations. Mrs Gale Pickford oversees decorations including tiny Cupid figures on heart bases, artificial roses, orchids and hibiscus along the walls, new window drapes, and framed reproductions of masterworks. The annual Vernal-area event runs from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the church on the corner of First North and First West Internal.
Dr Paul Stringham a local physician was guest speaker at the Kiwanis meeting last Thursday detailing the Weart Fund Drive and heart diseases. Gary Sprouse chaired the program with Al Tussainer named Elkwanlon of the month and Norry Perkins inducted. musical selections by Ashley Valley Junior High School students plus attendance by officers.
No marriage licenses were issued this week at the Uintah County Courthouse. Officials reported a quiet period with no new applications or records of licenses granted.
Ute wrestling squad readies for the regional meet Saturday at Uintal High School. The Three round starts at 2 pm, final at 8 pm. Teams to compete include Uintah Union Tabene Altamont high schools.
Archers will hold a club tournament Wednesday at 8 pm inviting all club archers and friends. Eugene Mee Lewin announced this week. An interclub event Wednesday attracted 19 archers with winners Max Mc Lean 375, Lorn Reynolds 300, Deward Murray 225, Dave Lean 160, Gary Mc Lean Intermediate and Duane Tall open.
Dr Ray EB Spendlove will lecture at the Charm School second session on skin care topics including acne blackheads and pimples. The event is Wednesday at 7 30 in Glines Ward chapel with questions invited and all girls from 20 to 32 urged to attend.
Uintah County 4-H leaders and partners are invited to a social Thursday at 7 30 pm in the county building extension service sponsor. Utah State University President Darryl Chase will be a guest. A noon talk to Vernal Rotary Club and a special tribute to Mrs Thelma Dexter are planned. Donna Levy chairs the 411 Club council and will oversee the potluck dinner, party and games.
City Manager Duel Bennett and Sewage Plant operator Dellis Morrill attended the annual Waterworks and Sanitation School held in the Union Building at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City on Thursday and Friday February 6 and 7. The two way school is sponsored by the University of Utah Utah Municipal League and the State Board of Health with its engineering and separation departments partially responsible. Bennett noted growth from 60 representatives a decade ago to 190 registered now and discussed upcoming plans.
A scrambled classified page offers a mix of rogue ads including a questionable solicitant seeking vending machine work with cash and references, several rental offers, two used welders, a 1955 Cushman bike, and scattered local notices. Names and locations are incomplete.
Robert Bale Phillips, 42, of Price, a Utah game and fly department official, was seriously hurt in a plane crash 25 miles northeast of Brice. Found by miners near Nine Mile after 3:20 p.m. he suffered a fractured skull and was hospitalized at Carbon hospital in Price. searchers faced dense fog and rugged terrain before locating him.
Elaine Christianson of Altamont was selected Uintah Basin Sweetheart at the 1962 Sweetheart Ball after a tea and dance performances by contestants from Altamont Duchesne Tabiona Union Manila and Uintah high schools. Her talent was art and one painting was shown.
Michael W. Temples of California Oil Company Ver nal Utah is among 11 Utah men named by Senator Frank E. Moss for an Air Force Academy appointment at Colorado Springs.
VERNAL native Voley Eaton, BYU art major and Brockbank Junior High teacher in Magna, has been invited to exhibit two artworks at the Springville Art Exhibit this year. Eaton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arman Eaton of Vernal, is married to Elinor King formerly of Vernal. Details note a separate accident involving Mrs. Moss’s daughter February in Salt Lake City.
Elaine Walker daughter of President and Mrs. Frank R. Walker will depart for the California Mission, with a farewell testimonial in the Second Ward LDS chapel at 4 45 pm. Her recent activities include Weber College choir and Musettes, Girls State, and Phi Chapter leadership.
Utah officials Bryant H Stringham Ver nal Kamen Gardner Cedar City and Othel L Pay Nephi will join the National Advisory Board Council meeting in Albuquerque New Mexico February 12 21. The 22nd annual session of the National Advisory Board Council of the U S Department of Land Management will discuss use and conservation of the 168 million acres in the National Land Reserve.
Six women were chosen to lead a preoperation canvass in Vernal before the new telephone system goes live. Don Cowley, manager of the Vernal exchange, will spend about six weeks explaining service options and the dialing plan that best serves subscribers.
The Ashley Stake Gold and Green Ball, themed The Sweeteest Waltz, will be held Saturday at 8:00 pm at the Stake Center. Blaine Goodrich and Jack Robison lead as stake activity counselors. Grant and Mildred Hacking are dance directors. Arlene Billings directs decorations. Brent and Carol Felich handle refreshments. Ward presidents and superintendents will be honored. dancing to Tal Wardle's Orchestra.
Lomst L came to Roosevelt to visit family and, after studying the area, decided to settle here and launch a major project described as a sportsman's paradise. Plans include 300 homes, a golf course, swimming pool, tennis courts, and horse stables. A nationwide ad program is to promote the venture, with commitments for 15 houses and immediate work on clearing, grading, and utilities. W Williams is coordinating with Gerald Massey of United Farm Agency to secure land.
A farewell testimonial honoring Elder Paul Milton Searle son of Mr and Mrs Carl L Searle will be held February 25 at 5:00 pm in the Vernal Stir Ward chapel He will enter the mission home in March before departing for the Eastern Atlantic States Mission Organ preludes and postludes will be played by Larry Batty Speakers include Bishop Garth Batty and Bishop Ronda Sullivan The missionarys parents will speak and he will respond Special music features a hymn quartet and an organ solo Searle graduated with the class of 1930 was named Who's Who in 1930 served in Thespian Club and debate and attends BYU majoring in accounting business management and speech
A school bus returning from Steam boat Springs skit carnival broke down Sunday causing anxious moments for the girls aboard. Drivers H Arvene Cooper and Niles Southam towed two buses of girls while Floyd E Workman and Harald Merrell rushed to the scene at Maybell Cub. Mr Cooper started his bus and headed home. United High girls reached home safely by 8 pm.
Hiles will operate from Roosevelt for additional projects planned by his company, expanding oversight beyond current assignments.
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