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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1956
Page
15
Farm machinery should be inspected and cleaned now to avoid higher costs later. Check belts, brakes, wiring, and cooling systems, inspect for oil leaks, replace worn parts, clean spark plugs, and ensure the radiator thermostat functions correctly for optimal spring readiness.
Marine Recruiting Sergeant Brogdon announced a February program allowing two year immediate active duty enlistments, first time in nearly three years for this area. Men may enlist with Buddy System options and complete recruit training in the same unit, with inquiries through Sgt Brogdon at the Federal Building in downtown Salt Lake. The recruiter said the program may extend beyond February but could end then.
Recent visitors at the Jolley home include Claude Terry of Bountiful and Leah Rae Davis of Provo. Terry is a brother in law of Mr Jolley and spent the week on remodeling work. Davis, daughter of the Davises who recently moved to California, is a friend of the Jolley family and spent Saturday visiting friends and relatives.
A pedestrian observes the fuel gauge at ten empty and remarks that several gallons appear still in the tank despite the gauge. He contemplates how fuel indicators can mislead drivers in low reserve situations.
Funeral services for Mrs Fawn Caldwell Collier 58 of Vernal will be held Friday at 1 pm in Vernal Second Ward chapel under the direction of the bishopric. She died Monday in a Salt Lake hospital after a long illness. She was active in the LDS Church and served as stake missionary and Relief Society visiting teacher. Born Oct 18 1809 in Dey Fork to David C and Sally Hall Caldwell she married Karl K Collier Aug 4 1919 in the Salt Lake Temple. Surviving are three sons Karl Wayne Daniel C Leonard and LuAnn Collier all of Naples four brothers Alfred Caldwell North Hollywood Calif Lowell Caldwell Sun Valley Calif Ivan Caldwell Hawthorne Calif and Forest Caldwell Vernal a sister Mrs J Lowell Alice Fox Salt Lake City and four grandchildren. Friends may call at Vernal Mortuary Thursday and Friday prior to services. Burial will be in Vernal City Cemetery.
Landscaping continues with a storage unit for clinker and ash from the school furnace. Principal Glen Ovard invites donations of local plants from clubs and individuals and offers to explain the master plan to volunteers. The plan will be shown to the Board of Education at the meeting. Members present included Mr Smith, Mr Ovard, Doyle Y Landon, Carl Searle, John Smith, Gilbert B Dell, Mrs Thelma Wright, and Mrs Jesse M Eller. absent were Mrs Jennie Felich and Blaing Moore.
The High Uintah Camp Committee expands to four standing committees to improve the program from last year described as excellent. Elvin Barker will head scoutcraft activities, Jack F. Dexter Vernal heads fun activities, Grant Peel heads campfire, Rowand Stutz leads demonstration and field activities, James E. Bason Roosevelt heads health and safety, Loren Alexander Rungevelt leads layout and building, Lanell Anderson Vernal will head hospitality, and a junior staff of 15 explorers will be trained. No date or site set for this year’s camp, last year’s ran June 27 to July 1 at Bennion Parts in the Uinta Mountains. Next meeting set for March 9 at 7:30 pm in Roosevelt.
Lynn Murdock of Murdock Machinery Co attended a one day Ford Tractor and Implement Division management meeting in Denver. Irving A. Duffy and Merrit D HIM led updates on 1956 merchandising and product developments for Ford dealers.
Firefighters found a resident's body in a burning house east of Naples store on Highway 40 after responding to a 1115 pm alarm. The blaze was controlled by 2 am, enabling authorities to identify the victim after the family confirmed remains at the mortuary. The deceased, Lyle Goodrich, born January 4, 1918, in Vernal, served in World War II and left six brothers and a sister as survivors.
The argument centers on the Cola Paley and Upper Colorado River Compacts as proponents describe a long range, self liquidating project to conserve and develop water for a four state semidesert region. Opponents charge parts are unplanned, not self liquidating, and financially infeasible, urging independent review.
Poultrymen from Uintah County join peers from across Utah for the 33rd annual Utah Poultry and Farmers Cooperative convention at Hotel Utah Salt Lake City on Saturday February 25. E Smith Peterson of Salina will lead, William A Barlacker of St George is convention chairman, Henry C Heard of the Southern California association will keynote the banquet. Officers to be elected for 1986 and three directors will be named. a junior king and queen will also be chosen.
The Kiwani Anns heard Mrs Hugh W Colton speak on life in Europe with pictures and souvenirs at Hotel Verna Monday evening. Twenty six members attended and hostesses included Mrs Charles Johnson Mrs W Josselyn Mrs W V Naylor and Mrs A Tassainer Green candles and a red and white carnation centerpiece adorned the tables and head table. The centerpiece was later given to Mrs Colton and door awards were presented to Mrs R Bruce Christian.
Funeral services for Ertin Lovell Wilkins, 59, longtime Jensen cafe operator, were held Tuesday in Salt Lake City. He died suddenly Friday at his Salt Lake home. Born May 20 1996 in Jensen, he married May Nelson in Vernal and worked as a farmer and miner with a cafe stake. Survived by widow, two sons Victor Lavell and Gawin D Wilkins of Salt Lake, and daughter Velma Weeks Jr. Burial followed in Salt Lake City. Next meeting March 19.
Utah fish and game department notes mink trapping ends February 28 while muskrat and other fur bearing trapping continues through May 21. State marshes including Ogden Bay and Farmington Bay restrict trapping to limited permit holders. applications before February 15 secured permits under local managers supervision.
Vernon Jaycees coach Dewey Paulson and Ralph Preece mentor Vernal No 1 and No 2 boys aged 9 to 13 in the Lite League Tournament sponsored by the Ute Indian Tribe Recreation Department. The event unfolds in the Utes’ new Randlett recreation building with players including Doug Phillips Don Andre gon Dan Robbins and others.
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