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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1963
Page
1
A Sunday closing bill prompts debate in the legislature over which services are essential. Critics warn small grocers could suffer and tourism might be affected while cafes and restaurants stay open. Proponents urge allowing Saturday or Sunday closing choices to accommodate religious observance. A county role and definitions of "service" are hotly contested.
The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at the armory in Vernal Monday from 2 15 to 6580 ppm announced Rev. Stuart Olbeich county blood ehulemar. The goal is 160 donors this dclp and 99 pints have been used at the Reanty hospital. Appointments may be made by calling 789 4753. Red Cross nurses and a doctor will be present under supervision of Pat Scorle, with escorts and canteen workers managed by Mrs. Bardiay Gardner.
A fragment from a conversation shows one person noting it would hurt their feelings if Sunday choosing occurred, while another indicates things would be challenging to accept. The passage hints at a conflict over scheduling or selection but lacks full context or attribution.
The Moon Lake Elee tele Association will hold its annual meeting at Uintah High School on Saturday. Members and visitors will be served luncheon by the Vernal First Ward Welfare Committee under Mrs. Freda Davis. State Senator Leland Sowards will attend. Directors for Districts 1, 3, and 5 will be elected.
Curtain time 8:15 p m Saturday for the Utah Symphony Orchestra concert in the Vernal Stake Tabernacle. Maesto Abravanel begins his 16th consecutive year as conductor guiding a major ensemble serving a vast Western region. The program includes classical modern and romantic works from the season opener.
Reed Taylor of Ashley rescued a two week old fawn named Gina after a snakebite. The animal joined the Taylors’ home with a baby goat and lamb, eats hay and grain, roams with local deer, and returns each day when ten-year-old Randy Taylor calls her.
Ike Carmickle of Davis reported finding an April 22 1938 edition of the Omaha Tribune in Roosevelt National Forest near Fort Collins Colorado while a CCC camp member in 1938. The relic was located Monday and linked to Carmickle who noted the dated paper.
A three county meeting will be held Monday at 7 p.m. at Ashley Elementary School to discuss receiving Channel 7 educational television. About 50 representatives are invited. Daniel A. Keeler of the Utah Department of Public Instruction will report on the engineer survey. Counties Duchesne Uintah in Utah and Moffat County in Colorado participate. Local officials and Chamber representatives join in a cooperative effort to obtain the educational signal, with funds supporting University of Utah station and engineering studies. Uintah Basin may need two transmission stations and local funds to cover equipment. School officials seek access to the service for classroom enrichment, with Vernal cable operators planning to carry Channel 7 by microwave at no charge to the district.
Undefeated Uintah travels to Duchesne for an away league game after a non league loss to Wasatch. High scorer Tom Mucay led Uintah with 10 points, while Ray Caldwell and others added scoring in a tight loss marked by a late technical foul on Ray Catawell.
Ute wrestlers plan back to back weekend meets after a double win last week. Friday they host Wasatch at 2 46 p m at Ueber arena then travel Saturday to Morgan for a 7 p m meet. Carbon upset results and Uintah scorers headline a strong showing.
Mary Louise Bath was selected as Vernal’s National Guard Queen at a recent event sponsored by local groups. She plans to attend BYU this winter after working at First Security Bank, with talents shown in bathing suit and formal gown plus a talent performance on the organ.
Mr and Mrs A Theodore Johnson reported discovering their son Lt Norman P Johnson signature on a dollar bill along with about 18 other names written across the bill. Lt Norman P Johnson was killed in World War II nearly 20 years ago. Mary Ball to be held the latter part of Pebruacy in the Arim ory.
At the Chamber of Commerce gathering Tuesday School Supt J C Haws stated educational television could reach the Utah Basin by way of Cedar City which spends about $100000 on its own programs Secretary Manager Siddoway praised Palmer Delong appointed manager of the Native Central Utah Project as well qualified for his new duties and Cantleucd on page 2
Snowfall in Tuesday and Wednesday mornings brightened a poor water picture reported by Soil Conservation Service officials. Higher elevations showed several inches of snow with moisture totals varying by location. Lakefork upper, middle, and lower courses recorded snow, water, and historical comparisons, with 15 year averages cited. continuing notes indicate moisture gains but totals remain below long term norms.
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