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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1960

Page

8

Sorrento Lures Famous Visitors and Historic Sites

A lengthy field note from Sorrento Italy describes the Mediterranean city’s scenery, crafts, and hospitality. The author joins a group including Mr and Mrs Harold E Davis and Mr and Mrs J Clive Davis, with plans to visit Pompeii Vesuvius and the Amalfi coast while noting Sorrento’s Roman history and later tourist growth.

Sorren Agea Sorrento Sarna Augustus Antonio Pio Marcus Aurelius Richard Wagner Goethe Byron F Cooper T Taine Walter Scott Alexander Dumas Henrik Ibsen Guiseppe Verdi Longfellow Rosa Magra Trigena Salerno Pompeii Mt Vesuvius Amalfi Road Naples Rome Italy

Brackens and Relatives Visit in Salt Lake City and Nearby

Brackens sister and brother in law the Roy Rustes spent the past winter in Salt Lake City. They visited Bracken cousins Willie Matthews and family, Mr and Mrs Den Bartholomew in American Fork, and Mr and Mrs John Page. Zane Asay and Squire Mengum, former ward members, attended Sunday school. Rhoda Turner of Salt Lake City will spend the summer with her daughter in Brisbin. Milton Brisbin and family of Cortez Cole hosted visits from Udell Birch, their Salt Lake City guests, and Charles Bartlett and baby. ENR meets Pay.

Bracken Roy Ruste Rust Salt Lake City Apaio Willie Matthews Adangums Rhoda Turner Brisbin Milton Brisbin Cortez, Cole W. L. Brisbins Udell Birch Charles i Bartlett Avast Yu Detts Cust

Two Marines Enjoy Leave In Vernal

Two Marines on leave from the US Marine Corps visit Vernal staying at the Pehacek home. Names listed as Omari OConnor and Henry Pehacek, both stationed with the 2nd ITR Company at Camp Pendleton California, plan to resume training on July 14.

DP Oconnor Omari Nebraska Henry L Pehacek Vernal US Marine Corps

Local Officers Will Enforce Fireworks Law

Sheriff Norman R. Fletcher announced that local officers will enforce the fireworks law prohibiting sales of fireworks beyond sparklers. He noted July 4th is over but residents will celebrate the 24th and year round sales continue. Sale of any fireworks with explosives including Roman candles is unlawful and special permits are required for public displays.

Norman BR. Fletcher

Auto Catches Fire in South West Area

Fire department responded Sunday at 10 am to a car owned by Garrett Case that ignited one mile south on South West Road. A short in the ignition system damaged wiring and burned paint on the hood and fender. Neighbor Bob Jensen aided with a hand extinguisher until firefighters extinguished the blaze.

Garrett Case Sth West Fender Bob Jensen

Master’s Thesis on Weston Canyon Geologic Map

Clair N Murdock son of Mr and Mrs Lynn N Mur dock 133 West 2nd So Ver hat west of Weston Idaho prepares a geologic map for his Utah State University master’s degree thesis as a graduate student.

Clair N. Murdock Lynn N. Murdock West 2Nd So Verhat Weston Canyon Weston Idaho Utah State University

Mountain Fuel to unitize Main Canyon field in Uintah

Mountain Fuel Supply Co announces unitization of its Main Canyon unit in Uintah County. The unit, identified as Section 28 Township 15 South Range 23 East, is expected to drain about 13 000 acres.

Mountain Fuel Supply Co Uintah

Randlett Guests Attend Funeral Services in Roosevelt

Mr and Mrs Leslie Collins and daughter of Salt Lake were weekend guests at Ernest Betts home. They attended the funeral services of Joseph peas in Roosevelt on Monday. Earl Gardner and others took their three youngest children to Town on Thursday to get Dan who has just completed two years LD mission.

Randlett Leslie Collins Salt Lake

Basin FHA Loans in Uintah Basin During 1960 Fiscal Year

Farmers Home Administration loaned 561 105 to Uintah Basin farmers in the 1960 fiscal year. Borrowers repaid 956 522 during the year on various loans, with repayments driven by dairy and cattle improvements, housing, equipment, improved pastures, and farming systems. Operating loans totaled 359 455 and farm real estate loans 201 950 to improve farms, dwellings, irrigation, and land.

Farmers Home Administration Uintah Basin Jay Fitzgerald Fitzgerald Farmera Duchesne Uintah Daggett Countlea FHA

Recreation schedule highlights week of July 6 13

Summer program notes list Tanna Instruction July 7 630 pm and July 11 630 pm, Creative Dance for mixed ages on Tuesdays and Thursdays 3 pm, and 1 3pm for older youths. Swimming classes led by Ralph Olsen July 7 6 pm. diving lessons July 9 7 pm. children sessions July 11 10 1 12. Square dancing July 7 830 pm and July 9 634 pm. Baseball Pony League games July 5 Roosevelt vs Red Bombers and July 8 Collis ve Red Bombers. other dates through July 13. Western Boys League listings and seniors/juniors events noted.

Ralph Olsen Pony League Roosevelt Red Bombers Collis Ve Red Bombera Cubs Colts Ft Duchesne Roosevelt Va Colts Fe Duchesne Basin League Waters Hacking Jacobsen Sack Western Boys League Lions Ve Tigers Yanke Lions Tigéra Ned Sted Sox Tigers Tigers Ve Lions Aiktan Gris Ney Pune Jensen Va Neples

Jensen Student Wins State Poppy Poster Honor

Marian Noy Wilkins, son of Mr and Mrs Vaughn Wilkins Jensen, won first in the Jensen unit contest sponsored by Unit 124 and then prevailed in the District and State Poppy Poster contests. He earns a $500 state prize and his entry advances to the national level in the 4th 5th and 6th grade division. This marks Jensen Unit’s first state achievement in the program.

Marian Noy Wilkins Vaughn Wilkins Jensen Wilkins Leland von Gardner Unit 124 Jensen Wilking

Colts Edge Red Bombers In Close IL Little League Match

The Colts edged the Red Bombers 11 to 9 in a tense game led by Jim Siddeway on the mound until a fourth inning rally. Kirg Feldher and later Kirg Belcher shined, with Belcher hitting a grand slam in a 14 to 1 Bomber victory over the Cubs. The Colts also defeated Roosevelt 12 to 4 behind Jack Stanfill.

Colts Red Bombers Jim Siddeway Bombers Colt Kirg Feldher Howard Busch Ed Oaks Iite Cubs King Belcher Ken Stringham Kirg Belcher Dob Pope Roosevelt Jack Stanfill

Truck Mishap Blocks Vernal Manila Road After Crash

Traffic diverted for about an hour on the Vernal Manila road after a truck owned by Bob Jones Trucking Co driven by Wm Lee Boland failed brakes near Taylor Mt. The vehicle flipped onto its side, causing damage estimated over $1000 plus $75 to $100 on the towed unit. Driver cited for faulty brake. Sheriff Norman R Fletcher led the investigation.

Manila Towi Bob Jones Trucking Co Lee Boland Vernal Aw Taylor Mt Norman R Fletcher

4H Club Reporter Kathleen Boren Names Officers

The 4H club held its first meeting on July 5 at Mrs Pierre's home 9390 am. Officers elected include President Yerry Doren Vice President Connie Freestone Secretary Aurelia Maynard Reporter Kathleen Doren Song Leader Cayla Pierce Earth Chair Christine Art Director Verna Davis. club name not yet chosen.

Kathleen Boren Mrs Pierre Yerry Doren Connie Freestone Aurelia Maynard Kathleen Doren Cayla Pierce

Cooking Demons Meet at Margaret ONells Home

Anita Erickson reports the Cooking Demons gathered Tuesday at Margaret Onells residence at 2 pm. Jeanette Meacham led a prayer, Daphne Cooper led the pledge, and Anita Erickson led the flag pledge before cooking whole wheat bread. meeting adjourned at 4:30 pm.

Anita Erickson Margaret Onells Jeanette Meacham Daphne Cooper

Ashley Stake girls softball results and June scores

June results show Ashley defeating Vernal 14 to 5 on 15th while Lapoint beat Glines 28 to 8 and Vernal forfeited to Mae ser. June 22 Ashley 8 Vernal 10 and Gliner 10 Maeser tat Tridell 6 with Lepoint 15. June 29 Maeser 35 Tridell 4 Maeser iat 4 Lapoint 12 Glines 20 Vernal 6.

Ashley Stake Ashley Vernal Lapoint Glines Maeser Gliner Tridell Lepoint Aiiley Stake Boyd Apsley Stake Dogs Lapoint Maeser Ind Maeser Ind Vernaloth Tridel

Driver Gets 22 Tickets After Collision Near Vernal

A 19 year-old Vernal youth was cited for speeding for existing conditions and no license after a collision 14 miles southwest of Vernal. The Ford sedan driven by Jamner Nolan Vernon struck a jeep park and a girl on the road. Damage was minor and one girl was unhurt. Sta Sam Hatch investigated. Mrs Leora Jacobe and daughters Colleen and Kay Green shopped in Salt Lake City Friday.

Vernal Jamner Nolan Vernon Morris Vernon Utah Highway Patrol Vernon Sta Sam Hatch Highway Patrol Mra Leora Jacobe Colleen Kay Green Salt Lake City

Vernal Moose Dance At Rod and Gun Club July 1

The Vernal Moose Lodge No 1912 held a dance at the Rod and Gun Club Lodge on July 1 with Art Eaton and his band providing the music. A 14 foot boat with a 25 hp motor was awarded to Ruben Martle.

Rod and Gun Club Art Eaton Ruben Martle

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