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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1963

Page

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Teachers Will Sign Says School Official

Alvin G Bowden chair Uintah School District Board said teachers would sign contracts for the new year after Utah Education Association officials indicated the impasse was resolved following a meeting with Gov George D Clyde. He noted letters of intent signed and optimism for a August 29 start. ten vacancies remain including Roy Ferrin leaving Ashley Valley Jr High for Tooele. Groundwork funds debt free by fall 1964, with new classrooms planned and temporary Todd School space moved to Ashley Valley Jr High during construction.

Alvin G. Bowden Uintah School District Board Vernal Chamber of Commerce Bowden Roy Ferrin Ashley Valley Jr. High Tooele Glen C. Oldroyd Ainish High School Cal Ashley Valley Junior High Maeser School Alsl Todd School Ashley Valley Todd

Eclipse Warning On Solar Eclipse Saturday

J Fred Whitney Utah sight conservation consultant warns there is no safe way to view a sun eclipse directly. A partial eclipse will be visible across Utah Saturday with viewing time about 150 minutes and midpoint around 2 pm. The National Society for the Prevention of Blindness and state affiliates spread warnings of the danger of looking at the eclipse directly.

J. Fred Whitney Utah Commission For the Blind U. S National Society For the Prevention of Blindness

Uintah District Names Glen C Oldroyd New School Superintendent

The Uintah District Board of Education at a special meeting appointed Glen C Oldroyd as superintendent to succeed J C Haws. Oldroyd, educated at Utah State University and Colorado State College, has eight years with the district, was director of curriculum, and previously served as an elementary principal in Milford and teacher at Brigham City and Preston. He is married to Ida Blackham and has three sons, Scott Max and Greg. The board also seeks applicants for director of curriculum with appointment due in August.

Uintah Gene Milford Brigham City Preston Oldroyd Ida Blackham Scott Max Greg Board of Education

Dinaland Club Opens to Members and Guests

The Dina land Country Club announces a grand opening event this Saturday, July 27, with Cliff Modge as director. The club is open to members and guests Tuesday through Saturday from 2 to 10 pm and Sundays 2 to 6 pm. reservations may be made at 729-0215.

Dinaland Country Club Cliff Modge Hodge

Utah Teacher Impasse Highlighted by State Supt Dr Bell

State Superintendent Br T H Bell spoke at Vernal Rotary about teacher actions delaying services over school funding. He praised the Utah Education Association and warned of intensified organization, while noting merit pay critique, a longer school year, and a need to study school problems with an impartial committee.

Uintah County Savings Bond Drive Totals for June

Uintah County savings bond sales for June reached 515 dollars, bringing the half year total to 30 085 dollars. County bond chairman N J Meagher Jr reports the county has reached 39.9 percent of its 1983 goal.

N. J. Meagher, Jr

Downtown store blaze damages King's Sport Shop

Fire Sunday damaged the Downtown King's Sport Shop and its contents worth about 10000 dollars. An overheated refrigerator motor start the blaze at 3 30 p m in an upstairs office where winter sports goods were stored. About fifty pairs of wooden skis clothing and boots were lost. The fire was under control in about 1 4 hours. Smoke and water damaged the regular store area and its inventories. Owner Stan King said the building and contents were insured.

Suemak HM Royce King’s Sport Shop King BL West

Little League Tourney Slated Here July 23 25

District 3 tournament for Western Boys Baseball Assn. will be held in Vernal Little League ball park Tuesday through Thursday. Games begin Tuesday at 11 am with Heber National facing Park City. At 2 30 pm Vernal vs Roosevelt and at 4 pm Duchesne vs Weber America. Wednesday at 1 30 pm losers meet and at 4 pm winners meet. Visiting sons will enjoy hospitality from Vernal parents. Winner advances to state meet at Heber City next month.

Western Boys Baseball Assn Vernal Ken Sawards Unitar League WHBA Heber Nationa Park City Roosevelt Duchesne Wall Weber America Heber National ‘Park City Heber City Sowards Gald

Pioneer Day Celebration Plans Include Parade Play and Dance

Vernal plans for Pioneer Day July 24 feature a parade at 10 a.m. from 2nd East and Main to the stake tabernacle, with floats from churches and clubs judged for prizes. A program at 11:30 a.m. includes speakers W A Banks and Fred Reynolds, concessions, races, games, a western little league tournament, a musical play at Uintah High School, and a 3:30 p.m. dance at the stake center.

Vernal Chamber Hears Roadwork Report and Bid Delays

Chamber meeting covered vital Vernal area highways with updates on bid rejections for Vernal-Mania and White River bridge projects. Southam reported higher than expected bids, possible Bureau of Public Roads changes, and bids forthcoming for Jersen to Red Wash, U. S. 46 west of Vernal, with condemnation actions likely for Vernal Steinaker road. A committee budget raise was requested and a long list of new road committee members was announced.

Grant Southam Vernal Chamber of Commerce Southam George D. Clyde Frank E. Moss Utah Bureau of Public Road Chamber Daggett County White River Bonanza Jersen Red Wash U. S. 46 Vernal West i Steinaker Road Harold Duke Read Jim Adney Ken Aycock Paul Barden Loyal Cox Francis Fefter Alvin Kay Andrew A. McConkle KH. W

Vernal Boy, 6, Recovers from Pool Mishap

Six year old Wayne Wallace of Vernal was discharged in excellent condition from Uintah County hospital Monday after a swimming pool accident Saturday. He was pulled unconscious from the pool by Spence Shumway, eight, son of Charles N. Shumway, soon after a swimming event ended.

Spence Shumway Wayne Wallace Wayne Aaron Wallace Vernal Uintah County Hospital Charles N. Shumway

Pool manager and witness aid drowning victim before police arrival

Talph Olson, a pool manager, performed mouth to mouth resuscitation while Leslie Levy called the police. Wayne recovered after about a minute of treatment, with officials noting the boy had been submerged roughly 144 minutes. Sheriff Norman Fletcher and Police Chief Claudius Banks attended, Fletcher applying an oxygen mask. The bay was taken to the hospital for observation until morning.

Talph Olson Leslie Levy Wayne Norman R. Fletcher Claudius A. Banks Fletcher

Official Pioneer Day Program Highlights and Parades

The Pioneer Day program runs from 5:00 dop sunrise salute by the National Guard to 9:30 pm dance at the stake center. The parade starts at 10:00 am at 2nd East end Main, moving west to Suh West then south to the tabernacle. Concessions and fish pond open. 11:30 am program at the tabernacle. children's events at 1:00 and 2:00 pm. games include horseshoe pitching and volleyball. Evening show is "Pipa and the Playhouse" at Vintaly High School.

2Nd East End Main Main Street Suh West the Tabernacle Stake Center

Ouray Refuge Funds Move Forward In Utah Plan

The Senate conference committee approved 133000 of 250000 for Ouray Wildlife Refuge construction along 744 miles of Green River in Utah. Expected five year completion, with Vernal to host a Fish and Game regional office. Officials cited Flaming Gorge impacts and rising demand for wetland habitat and recreation.

Green River Utah Vernal Moss Ouray

Whit and family visit Baton Rouge relatives

Mr and Mrs Dixie B Whit and daughter Judy Jett return to Baton Rouge Louisiana after spending ten days visiting Mrs White s father and mother Mr and Mrs T W Sweatman Mr White is the assistant football coach of Louisiana State University

Dixie B. Whit Judy Jett Baton Rouge Louisiana White T. W. Sweatman Louisiana State University

Antelope Hunt Permits Open in Utah Drawing

Beginning Monday Utah hunters may apply for a limited set of antelope permits under the 1963 proclamation. A public drawing will select 115 permit recipients across five areas Bonanza Cedar City Daggett San Rafael and Southwest Desert with a midnight deadline and a 10 am August 2 drawing at the State Capitol. Residents only eligible.

Utan Board Dig Game Control Bonanza Cedar City Dagett San Raphael Southwest State Capitol Department of Fish and Game Turay

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Glen Oldroyd New School Post Dinaland Club Br. T. H. Bell Lyiing Lfe UEA Bell Uran Teese Anderson Uintah Uintsh Leland G. Rex Rondo Harmon Ashley Valley Jr Dee Andersom Roy Munsey Prova Mra, King Vernat Alvin Weeks General Iehairman Lowell Wardle Ashley Marvin Richarison Uintah Tstikes Ken Stringham Ashel Evans, Jr Phil Ashley Stake Tabernacle W. A. Banks Fred Reynolds Pam Papa Ashley Steko At & Pam Uintah High School National Guard pam—Musual Vintaly High School Tarts Richardson Uintah Stake Ouray Refuge Senate-lowise Uray Wildlife Refuge Senate Interior Jocata Utah Fish & Game Dept Harold Crane Price Crane Flaming Gorge Flaming Cargo Mr. Crane Bill Phelps Don Brooks The Salt Lake Tribune Virgil Craney Richard Dewsnap Bob Nielsen Mel Hardiman 1 & EB Paul Stringham Wesley Nelson St. George Lar Mar Dastrup Richard Dob Bullock Provo Keith Barnes Kaysville Fish and Game Dept Dept
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