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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1956

Page

3

Navy commendation for Gary MecCarrel heroism

Gary MecCarrel received a Navy commendation medal for heroism in action aboard the U S Group during April. He volunteered to aid a salvage team, swam through treacherous surf to reach a grounded LST, established communications, and helped rig gear despite cold and fatigue.

Gary McCarrel Hind Me East Std Bruce Irby Navy Salt Lake C S Thomas Secretary of the Navy U.S Lst McCarvel Grasp McCarrel United States Naval Service

Nature Boys Target Estes Park Over Conservation Clash

A Nature Magazine editorial censures Estes Park Chamber of Commerce for approving winter sports at Hidden Valley in Rocky Mountain National Park. The piece mocks artificial developments, warns against overdevelopment, and urges balanced planning for Dinosaur and other parks while noting ranger and road concerns.

Vernallies Grouns Echo Park Estes Park Colorado Rocky Mountain National Park Chamber of Commerce National Parks Magazine Devereux Butcher National Parks Association National Park National Park Service Nature Fstes Park Jon Dinosaur Roads Fred M Packard Packard Ernest Dinosaur

Dr Ray Spendlove Named County Physician for 1986

County commissioners announced this week that Dr Ray Spendlove has accepted the post of county physician for the year 1986. They urged all county patients to call on him. Also, Woody B Searle was appointed to the hospital board replacing Mrs Coke Seffries, who served the board for five years.

Ray Spendlove Spendlove Woodey B Searle Coke Seffries

Vernal Banks Report Strong Deposits Amid Growth

Published condition reports for Vernal banks show both banks with a sound financial status and expanding community. Total deposits across Uintah State Bank and Bank of Vernal rose to 559,299.53 from December 31, 1954, with Uintah State Bank at 4,931,865.95 and Bank of Vernal at 3,041,687.25 in 1959.

Uintah State Bank Bank of Vernal

Otis J. Horrocks Funeral Services Held in Roosevelt

Funeral services for Otis J. Horrocks were held January 14 at 1 pm in Roosevelt Stakehouse. Horrocks, 58, was president of the high priests quorum and had served as bishop of Bennett Ward for ten years. Pallbearers were eight Horrocks brothers. Attending from Mesa, Arizona were his parents Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Horrocks.

Roosevelt Stakehouse Otis Horrocks Bennett Ward Mr. Worrocks Curtiz Leonard Delbert Robert Ralph Mervin Ronald Rodney Horrocks Burtal Wan Roosevelt City Capillery Mesa Arizona Mr. Horrocks Mr. J Mra Joseph Horrocks Naples Ward Young Men's Mutual Byron Goodrich Naples Manwaring High Priests LDS Church John Longden Vta Twelve

Naples Honor LaVell Manwaring Family Before Mission

Naples hosts a testimonial January 29 at 7 pm in the Ward chapel for LaVell Manwaring and his wife prior to their departure for a labor mission in Tonga. The couple sail February 17 from San Francisco aboard the SS Orsova, with Mr Manwaring to teach construction and trades while Mrs Manwaring aids in missionary work.

Naples LaVell Manwaring Tonga Naples Ward Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day , Saints San Francisco Tonga-tabu Mannor- Ing Manwaring

Jesse A. Haws Ends 32 Years as Board Chairman

Jesse A. Haws resigns after 32 years as Civil Service Board chairman and receives commendations from the Civil Service Commissioner in Denver. Worner Robertson becomes chairman, with Claude Bruce and new member Glenn Walker. board duties cover examinations for Civil Service from Craig to Heber City, per postal service concern about vice versa duties.

Civil Service Board Jesse A. Haws Civil Service Commissioner Denver Worner Robertson Claude Bruce Glenn Walker Postal Service Craig Heber City

Prohibition Likely on Major Parties Platforms Soon

The author argues that one or both major parties will adopt Prohibition on their platforms, noting the 1933 defeat lacked industry funding. Today the liquor interest industries, auto industry, gasoline, and property rentals form a powerful coalition. With over 225000 filling stations earning nearly a billion dollars annually, influence grows.

Prohibition Prohibition Party

Methods to prevent accidents and driver self control

A historical discussion argues compulsory safety belts, inspections, license cancellations, and penalties are ineffective. It blames brain-centered driver behavior, urges education and laws to foster self control, notes three biological effects of drinking, and warns about rising car use and youth initiation.

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