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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1961

Page

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Local youths face charges after Jensen home raid

Four youths aged 17 to 18 face possible charges of malicious mischief and trespassing after a Friday 12:30 am raid on Woodrow Dean residence in Jensen. One youth was shot in the calf during rock throwing. suspects were rounded up at the hospital by Officer Pete Moore. Deputy Sheriff Wm V. Mott led the investigation.

Sheriffs , Office Woodrow Dean Jensen Dean Pete Moore Wm, V. Mott

Uintah Utes Defeat Altamont 41-35 to seize top Uintah division

Uintah Utes down Altamont 41-35 to move to 3-0 in Region H Uintah Division. Dennis Oaks fueled an early surge and Jim Chivers Gayle McKeachnie joined in as Uintah built an eight point first-half lead and held on despite Rex Hamburg and Elmer Iorg rallying Altamont late. Final 41-35, with Arvel Tassamer's breakaway finish sealing the win.

Uintah Utes Altamont T ‘Uintah Errol Burns Pxpress Ge Fuatory Uintah Longhorns Uintah Utes Dennis Oaks Elmer Lorg Gayle McKeachnie Jim Chivers Iorg Rex Samburg Ae Peti Oaks Te Utes Mike Cade Rex Hamburg Arvel Tassamer Longhorn

Vernal Rod and Gun Club to Hold 59th Annual Meet

The Vernal Rod and Gun Club announces its 59th annual meet to be held Saturday at 7 PM at the 11 Cafe with Lyman B. Merkley confirming Jack Allshouse as Utah Wildlife Federation president and a guest lineup including Harold Crane and Emergon Smit. The event features musical numbers, financial reports, and dancing, with four new directors to be elected. The club, Utah’s oldest sportsmen group, notes past year activities like kids fishing, gun safety courses, and fish planting. Reservations are available by calling 974 or 72.

Vernal Rod and Gun Club Lyman B. Merkley Jack Allshouse Utah, Wildlife Federation Harold 8. Crane Utah Fish and Game Commission Emergon Smit Utah Wildlife Federation Hack Miller Deseret News Don Brooks Tribune Paul Stringham Dani Huber John Evan Jones GUN Club Utah Mr. Merkley Burnell Haws Isla King Jack C. Turner Dale Jensen Clyde Watking Lyman Merkley Don Huffaker M. D. Johnson Phillip Martin Centra Canal National Park

Official Stresses LDS Welfare Plan At Ashley Stake Session Sunday

Elder Casper Parker of the General Welfare Committee spoke at Ashley Stake conference stressing the welfare plan and its link to the United Order. The session featured organ music, special selections, and releases of local officers including Sunday School and YMMIA leaders with various stake appointments announced.

Ashley Stake Casper Parker General LDS Church United Order Ife Parker Leo Hacking Maeser C Laurence Fox Stake Stake Sunday School Clair JR Hopkins Openshaw Curtis DB. Sunsoaker Doris Miller Stake Ymmia Lowell H. Wardle Barney Sessions Brent A Ruth Lunfell Brent Feltch Darney Sessions Stake Ywmia Ethel Palmer Merle J. “Iddaway Elaine Goodrich Stake Mission Forrest Goodrich Campbell Burns

Prosperity In 61 Business Preview To Air Outlook

A 1961 economic outlook conference in Vernal features Dr. Jewell Rasmussen Douglas Thompson Elwood Lentz Robert E. Halliday and Robert W. Bernick. They will discuss recession recovery interest rates and Utah construction retail sales and a chart display from the Bureau of Economic and Business Research. Local sponsors include the University of Utah College of Business Vernal Chamber of Commerce and the Salt Lake Tribune.

Vernal Meading Jewell J. Rasmussen University of Utah Douglas N. Thompson Uniersity of Utah Elwood Lentz Western Phosphates, Inc Robert E. Halliday Utah Manufacturers Association Robert W. Bernick The Salt Lake Tribune Utah Bureau of Economic and Business Research Coloulege of Business Vernal Chamber of Commerce Vernal Express University of Utah, Alumni Association University of Utah Extension Division Clyde N Randall Masmusaen Businese Intermountain Thompson Bernick

Safeway Opens New Vernal Store Monday

Doors swing open Monday for the new Safeway at 280 West Main Vernal to feature a bakery with 120 loaf capacity, speed up check stands, climate controls, and misting system for produce. A 15,000 square foot store offers parking for 100 cars, hours 7 am to 9 pm Mon-Sat, Sunday shortened, with over $2,000 in gifts. Staff grow from 19 to about 35.

Safeway Vernal West Main

Mothers March in Vernal Tuesday Night

Mothers of Vernal plan a January 31 7 to 8 pm Mothers March for the new March of Dimes to fight crippling diseases. Chairman Eleanore Roylance cites birth defects arthritis and polio as targets and lists assisting mothers including Helen Paulson Norma Downard Virginia Allred Betty Brown Elaine Mall and Velda Gentry at the Kiwanis Scout House for instructions and refreshments afterward.

Mothers of Vernal National Foundation Eleanore Roylance Mothers March Roylance Tlelen Paulson Norma Downard Virginia Allred Betty Brown Elaine Mall Velda Gentry Kiwanis Scout House

Moon Lake Elec Annual Meet Set February 4

The Moon Lake Electric Assn annual meeting is set for February 4 at Umiah High School at 2 pm. Directors for District 4 and District 6 7 will be elected. Nominating chair names Ralph Taylor (Incumbent) for District 4 and E E Urquhart (Incumbent) for District 6 7 for another term. Ernest DeShayes of Artesia added by petition as another candidate for District 6 7.

Moon Lake Electric Assn, Inc Umiah High School Ralph Taylor Randlett E. E. Urquhart Ernest DeShayes Artesia

Gunshot Kills Vernal Man 44

A 44 year old Vernal man Newell Merrill was killed by a gunshot wound in his apartment above Utah Power and Light Company. Deputy Sheriff Wm V. Mott and Trooper R. M. Helm investigated the case. Merrill reportedly entered the apartment Thursday afternoon and passed by his son watching television. The report continues on page.

Newell Merrill Utah Power Light Company Wm V. Mott R. M. Helm Utah Highway Patrol Merrill

Cattle Association and Forest Service Study Range Plan

Cattle Association members met at the county building to elect officers and review a Forest Service range improvement program. Nell Caldwell presided while Ranger Tom Levy and range staff officer Lowell Hoxton outlined a restoration grazing strategy to boost forage, soil and water resources on the allotment. Approval of a cooperative plan would lead to building 23 .

Brush Creek Cattle Association Forest Service Nell Caldwell Tom Levy Lowell E. Hoxton Cattle Association

Water developments and fence work highlight 6 year plan

The Forest Service presentation outlined five miles of fence construction and spraying of 3000 acres of sagebrush over six years. After the briefing the cattle association held its annual meeting electing Nell Caldwell as president, Albert Freestone as director, and confirming holdover Alma Preece as director.

Forest Service Cattle Association Nell Caldwell Albert Freestone Alma Preece

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