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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1955
Page
15
The account describes missionary work in Tahiti with remarks by Caldwell on local religion and education. It notes about 2175 church adherents, predominately Catholic, with a Protestant group, language dynamics, and schooling up to tenth grade in French led by church sponsors. Caldwell reflects on local philosophy and his uncertain return to the States.
Two golfers broke par with 73, Ernie Schnelt er Jr of Ogden took third with 74 after a playoff with BUL Johnston of Provo. Marie Carfigne of Glenwood Springs shot 76. Bil Insche of Grand Junction and Ward Jones and Bob Lee of Salt Lake chased with 74 and 79 respectively. Calcutta pool winnings: Walt Harris $125.60 to Tom Giblin who netted over $600. Rollo Gibbins and Ralph Ashton sold for $120 to LaRae Caldwell who received over $400. Harold Summers sold to Bob Reynolds. Fourth place BHI Insche sold to Fred Benzell for $115, paying Benzell over $250. Fifth place Billy Johnson sold to Fran Feltch for $135, paying Feltch over $80.
Frank Peters born February 8 1937 was the son of Gerald and Ora Peters. He lived in Vernal most of his life with a three year stay in Oakland California. A Uintah high school graduate he earned letters in football and track and staged crew work. He had worked in the woods since summer break. Survived by his father and a half brother, sisters Sheree Peters and Delora Thomas.
Miss Elna Miller state extension nutritionist will give two demonstrations in Vere nal next week per county home demonstration agent Mrs Jessie Eller. Both talks start at 2 p.m. in the Ver nal First Ward chapel with July 19 on freezing methods and July 20 on canning procedures.
The parents who once complained their children overused radios now voice concerns about their kids watching too much television. The shift shows enduring generational pattern where worries about media use persist across eras.
At a Tuesday School Board meeting Red Wash families asked for bus service to Jensen schools for grade pupils. The board widened the discussion while two new drivers were hired for the Jensen route to Vernal. Vernal van bids opened for the new high school project. Salt Lake bidder was awarded the contract. Max Gibbott named superintendent for two years with two year review per law. Architect Lorenzo Young presented Alterra school site plans and land purchase near Highway 40 approved. Bids to be called for fuel, milk, coal, and propane for buses and lunches. The group closed with a tour of the new high school.
Officials said last weekend that to obtain sufficient pipe stockpiled three miles west of Rangely, 20 trucks run day and night. It is estimated 1700 pipe loads will be needed at the stockpile to supply crews along the line, with continuous hauling through next March or April. Other construction supplies such as pipe coating and welding material and river bridge pontoons are being trucked in. About ten miles of 28 inch pipe have been laid eastward from the McKinnon road toward the Green River as more subcontractor workers arrive, sparking a population rise in Green River and Manila.
The notice outlines general and post season deer hunting in Uintah and Daggett counties with open dates from October 22 to November 6 and 10, plus a post season plan for Farm Creek Mountain November 12 to 20. It lists boundaries including White River drainages, Daggett County areas, and Uintah Ouray Indian Reservation lands, permits at 3.00, and license requirements for 1955.
Forest officials issued an extremely critical fire warning for Ashley National Forest on Wednesday. Campers and travelers were urged to use extreme care with fire. Do not leave campfires unattended, never discard burning cigarettes or pipes from moving vehicles, and extinguish tobacco completely before resuming travel. If a fire starts, put it out or report it to a forest ranger, game warden, highway patrol, or county sheriff.
Utah officials outline plans to finish 64 miles of unimproved road from Vernal to Manila and Steinaker to Yellow Pines. Two contracts will cut remaining to 52 miles. The project ties US Highways 40 30 and 50 via Highway 64 aiding access to Flaming Gorge dam and nearby parks. Archery season runs Sept 3 to 25 with statewide deer bow open except closed areas. Bow permits cost 3.00. minimum bow 49-pound pull and 7-8 inch arrow.
Dexheimer told Western Reclamation district directors in Denver that Congress would pass the Upper Colorado River storage project and that Echo Park Dam would be included in the final bill. He also forecast water for the Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs and approval for the Frying Pan Arkansas project. The meeting with seven western reclamation districts continues through Friday.
The meet lists a 1 2 furlong race for 100 dollars and a B mile race for 100 60 dollars. Race order may change to suit horses. Committee members are Chet Henderson Orvel Hullnger Lawrence Allen Clift Frisby and E W Belcher. Kiwanis Club members sell tickets with commissions to Kiwanis Kids Day program. Tickets available at downtown business houses and gates on race days.
Miss Reynolds wins Vernal royalty title as a senior at Uintah High and rodeo attendee Marva Oaks joins the Royal Court on Nugget. The article also outlines Uintah School District budgeting for 1955 66, including administration instruction and capital outlay amid near completion of Uintah High School.
Mr Reynolds reports fish arrived in fine condition for the trout planting. He describes the lake population as fair before planting and says the new stocking should yield a good harvest in two years.
Jimmy Wilcox on leave from the Navy visited Ver nal accompanied by Mr and Mrs Krrchbaum of Rock Springs Wyoming. They left Tuesday after visiting with Acel.
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