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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1961
Page
12
Ada Rendlett travels Tuesday to Tule Lake California to visit her son and daughter in law George Pickup at their home and meet her new grandson. The note lists local social visits and meetings including a council of irrigation officials and shore-up events in Vernal Roosevelt and nearby communities.
Dr Herbert B Fowler addressed the Central School PTA in the library as his team praised Uintah Basin residents for supporting a new monthly mental health clinic. The program, run by Fowler with psychologist Carolyn Borgeberg psychiatric social worker Bert Shaw and psychiatrist Dr Lindy Sata, held group discussions for parents and teachers, with the next meeting slated for February 16 1961 in Vernal.
Secretary of Labor James P. Mitchell sent Congress a report on a study. The Homemakers Club discussed applying the January minimum wage to farm labor at a meeting on Thursday afternoon the 12th at Gladys Slaugh’s home with 18 members and three guests. Mrs. James Fisher Sr., Sonny Beacham, and Evelyn Sheffer attended. President Sadie McConkle led. The group shared art remodelling demonstrations and refreshments were provided by Alice Bingham, Lydia Evang, and Nila Murray. Next gathering set for February 19 at Theata Hatch’s home. Members to exchange gifts for all birthdays, homemade or one-dollar value. Mrs. Sannah Rodeback to demonstrate cake decorating.
The report notes a planned dedication of a chapel near the site where the church was founded in 1830 at Seneca County. It mentions Palmyra area roots, Sacred Grove significance, and that the church has grown to about 1.7 million members worldwide with East Lake City as headquarters since 1847.
A formal letter to Vice President Nixon and key lawmakers urges a thorough study of a farm wage floor. Secretary Mitchell argues there is a demonstrated need for immediate relief for farm workers not covered by major welfare programs and supports applying a minimum wage to large farms employing most hired labor.
At Vivian Voorhles home on January 4 Current Topics members heard Ervan Bowden present Land In My srr by Seigniora Russell. Laura Ross presided over the business meeting. Florence Williams led the topic with Virginia Ashton and Velma Erek non reporting on the mental health drive and Christmas Cheer baskets for seven valley elderly. Plans for the annual husband’s party on February 11 were tentatively set with Dale Meagher as chairman. The next meeting will be
Creek attended Sundays meetings here. The Mutual held their Fireside at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Quint Pickup Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Duane Wall of Vernal spent Sunday visiting at Mr. Wall's parents, Sir and Mrs. Henry Wail. Townsend was a guest Saturday night at Donald Well's home for a tale. Bill Townsend had the misfortune of his car breaking through the ice. no one was hurt but they could not get the car out.
Congratulations to a set of infants celebrating milestones this week. Recipients include Dean Bigelow Jan 10 Greg ory KR Horrocks Jan 16 Russell Mer kley Jan d Denice Marie Horrocks Jan 22 Daniel Lee Walker Dec 24 Teressa McGee Jan 14 Quinn Reed Thacker Jan 18 and Mark Jon Merkley Jan 18. Thorne Studios offers free baby portraits published by The Vernal Express. pictures should be taken about one week before the first birthday.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Bascom of Rupert Idaho attended the funeral of Marvin Smith and visited ward friends Saturday. Raymond's mother Tillie Bascom accompanied them. Glee Hatch spent the weekend with her parents. Darrell and Luauna Teel visited BYU. Bishop Harvey McKee and Tauline Anderson spoke Sunday. The choir, led by Carol Feltch, sang two numbers. Leona McConkin visited Pleasant Valley. Christine Caldwell is recovering after tonsillectomy. Measles keep many children home this week. Guests from Salt Lake, Mark M Hall, Thomas Wall and Grace Kimball, attended Ernest Caldwell’s funeral. The Denzel Adams family moved from the store to Elmtra Roberts' house.
Witbeck Unit No 11 held its regular meeting January 11 at Mrs Reba Menpen home with 17 members present. Mrs Reva Anderson and Mrs Edythe Shimmin led an informative program on legislation. officers Reba McLean and Donna Stewart assisted. A second note indicates a meeting to be held in February at Mrs Evelyn Slaugh home.
An open competitive examination is announced for the substitute clerk carrier position in the Vernal post office. Full details and application forms available from Byron C. Johnson, Executive Secretary, Board of U. S. Civil Service Examiners, Post Office Dept, Room 407, Federal Building, Salt Lake City, Utah.
The week of January 15 to 21 is proclaimed Jaycee Week by Utah and national leaders. In Vernal and Uintah County Jaycees promote local projects while state officials recognize the Utah Junior Chamber of Commerce for civic service since its 1915 founding in St Louis.
Funeral rites for Frank Smith aged 60 were held Tuesday at 1pm in the Vernal Mortuary under Reverend Stuart W. Obrich. Mra May Jorgensen sang and Mable Stagg accompanied. Pallbearers were Orson Johnson, Jack Brewer, Victor Davis, Don Davis, Aaron Wilkins and Harry A Miller. Graveside rites were directed by Reverend Obrich. Smith died Sunday at 4am in the Vernal rest home of natural causes. He was born February 23, 1880 in Codford England, became a Vernal resident at 17, worked as stockman and rancher for years. Surviving are four brothers and one sister in England and Utah.
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