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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1957
Page
5
A ward house meeting on mosquito control held last Wednesday planned committee actions to reduce pests in the valley and set a follow up meeting at the American Legion hall. A slew of local residents are listed as visitors and attendees, including Nila Evans and others from nearby communities, with several trips and visits noted among families, graduates, and locals.
Boyd Erickson was one of three boys chosen at Boys State to appear on a talent con which was broadcast Saturday over KTUV. The winner will appear on Harvest Days at Midvale. Nellie Merkley released from stake mission and Linda Mank left for Ogden after two weeks with the Davis Merkleys. Vivian Merkley returned for a two week visit. The Warren Jones spent Friday and Saturday in Logan. The Myron Hocking family moved to Bonanza. Mrs Batty was a medical patient. Night attendees included Larry Cook Clair Batty and Glenn Oaks. Vivian Merkley received a 100 percent attendance reward with other awards to several students. The Dan Freed family from Great Lake visited. Various residents traveled to Salt Lake Manila Robertson Wyo and other towns for visits. Flossie Pace was taken to hospital. Howard Harrison returned from Salt Lake. Dr. Howard D. Peterson of USC dined with the Ericksons prior to a cattle tour.
A 2400 mile undersea telecommunication link will connect Hawaii with the US mainland. The project, led by Mountain States Telephone, uses two 36 conversation cables laid by Monarch and Ocean Layer ships. Deep sea work starts July 17 from Point Arena California toward Oahu and Honolulu, with offshore segments completed earlier. The $37 million effort aims to improve service for Utah residents and others calling the islands.
James Nebeker attended Boys State at Camp Williams sponsored by Uintah and Ouray Legion Post No 12. Family members traveled to Salt Lake to bring him home as he was elected County Commissioner Irene and Joyce Jensen visited at Sheldon Lewis home in Kaysville. Many local residents had visits, trips, showers, and weddings noted, including the Youngs, Dudleys, and Chandlers.
Franklin Jarman and son of Roosevelt visited Saturday evening. The Grant Jarmans and family attended all Sunday meetings at Whiterocks. Pedy Wardle visits Salt Lake. Edgar Jensen and Bishop Stoddard also present.
Hay Gardiner of Maggery a Bureau of Reclamation employee devised a C clamp method to carry low rods and stadia boards on car tops. Parley Ht Neeley presented a $25 check and praised the efficiency gain. The Bureau will share the idea across 17 Western states and may award Gardiner more if adopted elsewhere.
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