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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1964
Page
3
Whiterocks community reports a brush fire accident injuring a worker, weather notes from Pole Creek, and visitors from Willos California. Weddings, funerals, and family visits are listed along with road work halts, fishing tales, and a July social calendar at Farm Creek Mountain.
Madge Fisher and family from California visit Ward Jaremn and Loyal Brome while Madge Young is recalled. Janet Brough visits Salt Lake City relatives Myron and Mrs Brough. Chandler couple welcomed a baby daughter. grandparents Mr and Mrs William Chandler and Mrs Ada Pickup. Henry Walt admitted to Roosevelt Hospital. Donna Pickup travels to Salt Lake City for surgery. Myra Moore at Hill Creek with husband. Denese Hogers visits former teacher Julie Tyman in Myron. Earl works for the Indian Department.
Davis Jay Johnson, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Johnson, came home June 2 after two years in the US Army in Arkansas. A Davis Ward hooter event June 25 at the Davis Ward chapel raised funds for the building fund with a program and dance led by Marvin Jackson. The June lum Bateman reunion at Pleasant Grove brought Mr and Mrs Theron Davis and family together. Mr Davis became president and Mrs Davis secretary.
The National and Utah Unirdressers and Cosmetologists Association met June 20 at the Town N Country Beauty Shop. Cora Leu Johnson chaired finance. William Stewart Evans and Rawlings Hughes spoke as state officers. New Basin affiliate members joined and elected officers Sharleen White president Beulah Stewart first vice president Lenette Gotfredson second vice president Essie Alexander secretary Linda Mahiman treasurer Cork Pack and Jean Mitchell also belong.
A trophy ceremony Friday at Basin Speedway honored Jake Lack winner of the Trophy Dash driving car No 4 in first place. Other winners included Garth Horrocks Wilburt Christensen second in the event. Second heat went to Brett Hendricks with Ray Edington second. Butch Gillette won the third race with Dennis Montgomery second. Fourth race winners were Brett Hendricks first Wilburt Christensen second Jake Luck first Tom Hacking second. In the fifth the B Malu was won by Ralph Hayworth and Dennis.
The Red Cross Bloodmobile will collect donations Monday from 3 to 7 p m at the National Guard Armory. Ed Horton reports Uintah County residents donated 331 pints in 1963, valued at 8455 dollars, with travel savings of 210 dollars and 480 hours if treated locally. The program saves 25 to 40 dollars per pint and 199 pints donated last year left a 132 pint deficit. donations are urged from residents 18 to 60, no appointment needed.
Montgomery finished behind Brett Hendricks who beat Jake Luck in a tight A Main race. Hendricks leads the monthly points ahead of Luck with Bud Davis Dell Hoppe and Von Edwards in pursuit. Next Friday features a Powder Puff Derby and an extra event.
A list of one year old congratulations for children with parents listed. Names include Boyd L Blechell son of Boyd L and spouse, Stacy Annette daughter of John Emez and spouse, Barrie Guy son of Willie Jaramilly, Mark son of Kenneth All red, Sherl daughter of Ernie Dem gaard. Dates shown in June.
Local artists are invited to enter the first annual Cottonwood Mat Rocky Mountain Hoview juried show at the mall opening in July. Entry is $1 per piece, up to three works per artist, with top prizes of 100, 50, and 25 dollars plus 40 for best oil and watercolor and 30 for best drawing or print. Submissions due July 3 between 10:00 a.m. and 8:90 p.m. juried by Don Olson George Fox and Beverly Mastrim.
The 46th Annual Convention of the American Legion and Auxiliary Department of Utah was held in Logan June 1 21. Delegates from Vernal attended with families. Auxiliary contests awarded prizes. Poppy Poster winner from Roosevelt Unit 14 was sent to Dallas for national judging plus a $15 prize. Doll contest winner Merlene Worten from Vernal Unit 11 earned $5 and her doll advances to Dallas. Special Americanism award went to Vernal Unit 11 and Roosevelt Unit 64 in District 9.
Ore Fay Oviatt of the county extension service offers tips to keep gloves clean and fresh during hot days. Fresh white or pastel gloves add sparkle, and travelers should carry several economical pairs for easy changes during extended wear from July 9 to July 23.
Scott Oldroyd of Vernal made Brigham Young University’s high honor roll for the second semester with a 3.92 GPA. A freshman, he has received a missionary call to the Cumash Mission in New York State and will depart Vernal on August 10.
California Ol Company announces a new well location at Red Wash unit No 199 in NE 5B Section 22 Township 7S Range 22E SLM. The site will host a Wagatch test with Kerr McGee as contractor.
The best method is to wear gloves while washing and rub with soap. Turn inside out to clean the inside surfaces. Do not wring. roll and squeeze in a terry towel to remove water. A quick wash keeps gloves ready for use and Mrs. Oviatt urges never storing soil ed pairs but keeping them on hand.
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