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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1957

Page

11

Maeser 1st Ward Pioneer Family Reunion Held

The Maeser 1st Ward Timothy family reunion at Springville Hobble Creek Resort drew about 300 descendants. Early pioneer John Griffis Timothy crossed from Wales. many relatives visited Salt Lake and Steamboat Springs, with weekly social, church, and Little League events noted.

Maeser Pioneer Family L. A Timothys Gayle Springville Hobble Creek Resort John Griffis Timothy Ocean Wales Timothy Ed Jenkins

Davis Cousin Reunion After 30 Years

A Utah community notes a family reunion and multiple social visits. Cousins from Oakland visit Mrs. Gurr Mc. Jones. corrections clarify Leonard Evans’s death in Benecla. Many local members attend gatherings, temple trips, and ward events. fishing trips and visits to relatives in Clearfield, Ogden, Logan, Salt Lake, and Seattle are recorded along with several ill residents and a large stake temple excursion.

J. L. Jones Oakland Calif Alice Gurr Jones Gurr Katel Goodrich Virgle Gee Tex Evans Leonard Evans Benecla Tex Davis Watsonville Theria George Ben Watina Mra Clifford Massey Idell Smuin Darrin Jerry Gerry Boren Ogden Kermit Brimhall Ward House Manti Juanita Ellsworth Norma Evang Moosevelt Charles Goodrich Erma Salt Lake Thad Stringhams Ben Slough Rangery

Vernal Area Convention Adds Speakers and Exhibits

The Vernal Roosevelt convention features LDS Church building committee member Alrd McDonald as Friday speaker on religious aspects of fe and James L. Jacobs from Ogden Forest Service will discuss natural resources. A children's exhibit runs Thursday with exhibits accepted 12 to 1 30 pm and judged for public viewing at 2 pm. A mixed talent program and Uintah Basin talent show are planned, with dances Thursday and Friday nights. Local residents and families from Roosevelt and Vernal attend events at Roosevelt Elementary gym and nearby venues.

Alrd McDonald LDS Church Building Committee James L. Jacobs Ogden U.S. Forest Service Utah Roosevelt Elementary Gael Johnson Roosevelt Third Ward Uintah Basin

Statewide Tourney Set for Archers On Vernal Course

A statewide bowhunters tourney will be held in Vernal on August 3 and 4 sponsored by the Red Cloud Bowmen. It will be the first shoot of its kind in Utah, with 56 targets on the club course north of Maeser. Each target is a single shot scored as usual to simulate field conditions. The courses will be open to club members only until the archery deer season opens August 1, Reynolds said.

Vernal Red Cloud Bowmen Utah Dean Reynolds Sandridge Maeser Reynolds

Goll Urges Debate on Government Spending and Tax Policy

Senate discussion on government spending and taxation is framed as pivotal for America’s future, with emphasis on the ultimate decision by leaders. The statement highlights the stakes of fiscal policy and the national impact of tax decisions.

Memorial for Provo man Hatch at Vernal service

The service for Provo resident Hatch featured hymns sung by a duet and a ladies trio, with Bishop Wesley C. Carter praising his honesty and devotion to family. Pallbearers included Jimmie and Phillip Hatch and Kent Olson. Hatch survived by his widow and seven children, with many relatives and local attendees listed. Born March 4, 1887 in Vernal, he married Sylvia Green in 1916, later moving to Provo where he worked in bricks, mining, and sheep shearing and helped build the Geneva Steel plant.

Edwin Dankile Louise Carlene Provo Lloyd California Mae Eaton Moses Lake Washington Ethel Busch Los Angeles Marion Hatch Sarah West Pleasant Grove James Hatch Duchesne Jess Pittsburgh Penn Erma Griffin Wash Viola Watch Vega Utah Vernal Kine Hatch Brownie Hatch Charles Green Kenneth Hadlock Lowell Robbins John Robbins Alice Wall Aston Mackay Twila Rasmussen Maggie Rowley Armon C. Eaton Emmett Rowley Carma Hacking Francke Williams Jerry Hatch Nickle Lydia Nielson Armon Jengen Myron Mr. Hatch Josephus Luca Thames Hatch Sylvia Green Salt Lake LDS Temple Tie Geneva

Sun Dance Continues Amid Bon Fire Illumination

The narrative describes a ceremonial sun dance with an eagle shin bone, a serpentine march into an arena bathed in eerie glow from a large bonfire, and dancers forming a semicircle around a central pole bearing a buffalo head. Visitation notes mention Wanda Perry and family, Son Perry of Meeker, and fishing discussions among Orville Swain and sons with Arvin and Mervin Otteson of Provo, plus Aunt Alice Jenkins visiting Vernal.

Floyd Perry Wanda Perry Meeker Orville Swain Vor Arvin Mervin Otteson Provo Don Davis Alice Jenkins Vernal Frank Jenkins

Utah Scouts Join British Jubilee Jamboree Trip

Three Roosevelt Scouts from Utah join a global patrol for the British Jubilee Jamboree August 1 start. The event aims to honor 50 years of the Boy Scout movement and 100 years of Baden-Powell. The boys depart Roosevelt July 5 and plan to return September 6 after an 11 day Europa tour.

Utah Free Pons Boy Scout Movement Robert Caden-Powell Baden-Powell Jerry Myton Jonsa Roosevelt Los 4Th Ward Roosevelt Basin England Europa United States Mr. Skinner

Weeks Funeral Honors Pioneer Mother and Midwife in Vernal

Weaver of Ashley Valley Mrs Weeks born May 25 1881 Alpine Utah. She and Alva Weeks moved to Ashley Valley in 1888 after a 14 day journey. Survived by seven sons and one daughter with long LDS church service and midwifery in Vernal. Funeral at Vernal Memorial Park with burial by Alma Preece. Second speaker Arcane Johnson recalled pioneer arrival. Six sons served as pallbearers.

Merlin Watkins Tom Abplanalp Ani¢Ls Lou Stubbs Preston Idaho Frank Jenkins Eugene Workman Myton Junivor Stubbs LDS Salt Lake Ingene Workman Suray George Jenkins Yellowstone Park Dean Powers Pinesdale Wye Ronald Youngs Boyd Young Lapoint Albert Young Dot Hendrick Whiterocks Oregon Ellen Coop John Daniels Schoswich Utah Ardith Manafield Art Taylor Erma Swenson Salt Lake City Ned Pillsburys Johnny Lamberts David Pillsbury Roosevelt Hospital Carma Mella Weeks Arcale Johnson Thomas EB. Kidd Vernal Memorial Park Alma Preece Otis Don Nelson Fred Bill Shirley Weeks Mrs. Weeks

Kings Peak Explorer Camp Campfire Set In Swift Creek Area

Explorers groups led by Howells Evans and Stutz with post advisors prepare for a 70 mile trail camp, using pack horses on eastern and western routes. Kings Peak climb planned for Thursday, campfire night draws all campers to Swift Creek junction by Saturday noon, with senior crew leaders named and participants from Utah and Provo areas listed.

Tom Howells Arden B. Evans Arcadia Monro Provo Skinner Harold Timothy Claude Murray Udell "Winkler Flowan C. Stutz Vern Carter Glen Lewig Swiftcresk Tabions Utaha Duchesne Altonah Boneta Clue+bell Mr. Emmons Roosevelt | Matra Vernal Vernal, Rowland, Stutz, Duchesne Rulton Dean Skinner

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