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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1959
Page
2
Mr. and Mrs. Hedengren and three children return to Van Couser Washington after a visit with relatives Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lee and extended family. Many local families are noted visiting, traveling, and hosting gatherings with weddings, honeymoons, and porch social events.
Governor Clyde and Vice President Delbert Brown emphasized organizing committees. Don Millecam of the tourism promotion group said Uintah County will aid production of a new tourist brochure. Guided tours were held to acquaint Ver nal employees with local attractions. Dinosaur Roundup committee members Frank Heckler Ken Stringham and Jim Stanley urged merchants to enter floats in the rodeo parade. A Salt Lake palomino posse may join the rodeo as Queena is set to be elected Friday. The rodeo features a $309 act and three trophies for best floats. The Chamber proposed reusing Pioneer Day parade floats. The Dinosaur Roundup is planned for July 30 34 and August 1.
The council tabled a beer license transaction and sought authority to spend 6185.06 on road improvements with a proposal to the State Road Commission. Supt Bennett will call for bids on a new gasoline contract and a garbage truck, with trade ins and leases explored. License approvals were given for LiMar Hawking’s Maple Shop and a maple shop business at 625 and a used furniture store at 15. A heating and air contract for city offices was approved for 1200. Moon Lake Electric seeks to close St Hast Street for parking. streets committee to discuss. Hydroelectric plant operation and water charges to Vernal City were noted.
Entries have been received from Pravo Price East Lake City and Ogden for the Dinosaur Open Golf Tournament set for July 25 and 26 at Vernal Golf Course. A pro am and pre-tournament dinner open July 24 with top pro winning $250 and a trophy. Amateur winners receive $75 merchandise. about 25 pros and 120 amateurs expected. Defending pro champion is Dick Kramer of Salt Lake City. amateur titleholder is Jack Nudd of Magna.
Kimball Slaugh and family from Indochina visit the Archie McConkies in Maeser 2nd Ward. Locals host relatives including the Howard Williams, LaMar Birds, and various Clark and Campbell families. The group plans to attend the Stringham reunion on July 1.
Tyrrell Beager, active in church and school, earned Eagle Scout status after serving as Senior Patrol Leader of Vernal First Troop 233 and working on the 10950 Wigh Uinta Boy Scout Camp Junior Staff. He joined Scouting over five years ago and has participated in Explorer Post 2233.
Uinta O110a has purchased the lease on the service station east on Highway 40 formerly Lena Ger vice now The Ta eon Leonard Steele the former owner has employment in the oil fields Don Thlmes is the new attendant Mrs Florence Mhoadea from Los Angeles is visiting here for two weeks with sister Mia Mary P Fox will visit two weeks in Salt Lake City with relatives before returning home In the Philippines the boys will tour Japan prior to their return They are scheduled to arrive home on July 31 concluded Mr Skinner
Architect continues studies for degree and Glen Oldroyd attends Utah State University. Hawa to attend a superintendents' meeting at Stafford University in California. Doy Ye Landon stays at Uintah High to lead vocational agriculture and driver training. Charlotte Toser from Salt Lake City visited Shirley Peane this week.
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