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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1958

Page

2

Six Games Left in Little League Playoff Race

Six games remain in the Little League season as Tigers beat Ashton Red Sox 74 to tie for second-half wins at four and two. Lions stand 3 and 4, while Yanks show improvement but struggle to win. All Stars practice hard under managers Al and Tom before Sunnyside trip for a Thursday August 7 tournament kickoff.

Anyones Gumes Tigers Ashton Red Sox Lions Yanks All Stars Tom T Rade Sunnyside

Tlorse Wins Out Against Runners for Second Year

The Salt Lake Roosevelt race saw horses outrun runners once more. Paulick of Tooele led a seven year old thoroughbred across the finish after 204% gruelling hours, with rival runners Edo Nomagnoli and Willig Jacobsen among others dropping out or finishing hours later.

Salt Lake Roosevelt Story Stewart Paulick Tooele Edo Nomagnoli New York City Polliceman Roy Mc Murtry Tucson Ariyona Lehi Duliberry Dogs Monster Club Toogevelt Lynn Gy Murdock

Fleet Tire Service opens new Vernal building on Main Street

Vernal expands its business district with the Fleet Tire Service headquarters at 8th East on Main Street. Cal Gibbs and Jock Allred, operators of Cal and Jack's Service Station, will run both ventures. Irving Labrum of Salt Lake City joins as front end technician to operate the Bean Visual Iner machine. The new firm offers general tires tubes batteries and electronic wheel balancing for trucks and cars. A grand opening is planned soon.

Vernal Fleet Tire 8Th Hast Main Street Aye Cal Gibbs Jock Allred Cal Jack West Main Gibbs Mr. Allred Arvin Labrum Salt Lake City Labrum Kay Wardell Tire Service Fearry Alfred Uintah Basin

Senate Okehs Amendment to Extend Wool Act

The Senate approved an amendment to extend four years the National Wool Act as part of the farm bill. The roll call was 67 to 9. The act requires growers to sell wool on the open market while receiving direct federal payments to cover the gap between market prices and the support level. Payments could reach up to 110 percent of parity under current law, funded by earmarked tariff receipts. Senator Mumphrey accused the administration of using Kremlin style tactics to argue lower prices reduce production. Midwest Democrats sought broader reform to price supports, with fears a veto and loss of planting controls for corn, cotton, and rice. Senator Kefauver warned that without farm legislation Bolton allotments could be slashed.

Senate Sen ‘Muthert HT Mumphrey Dminn Kremlin

Youth and Business Opportunities Highlight Roosevelt Event

In Roosevelt a multi day youth conference features E LaMar Buckner of the National Junior Chamber of Commerce speaking on Youth and Business Opportunities. The program includes department activities for ages 2 to adult, entertainment for children, a hair styling demonstration, and talks on the dairy industry and beef production. Sports events, archery, talent shows, dances, and a Den Yost Royal Guards concert conclude daily activities with prominent Utah figures providing leadership talks and civic discussions.

Judge Clark Nationa Young Elvtc LaMar Buckner National Junior Chamber of Commerce Day Fitzgerald Roosevelt Jr High School Wunsaker Clayne Jensen Utah State University LDS Stake Center Mia Essie Alexander Grant Richards Brigham Young University F R Carpenter Colorado Bob Murdock City Park Neola Roosevelt Fry South Park Dorothy Luck Dani Tuber Mex Taylor den Yost Royal Guards Bill Relske Salt Lake City USIC Alonzo E. Woptin Lvestock Association LDS Stake Kennedty Aycock Grace Nixon Stewart Utah Owen F Durgener Bennie Schimlett Junior Daseball Roosevelt’ American Legion Ken Benson Lty

Amendments Seen in View of Presidential Signature

The document notes amendments in view of obtaining a presidential signature and argues the pending bill would stave off the complete elimination of many farmers.

Don Richardson Leaves Vernal for Scottsdale Real Estate Venture

Don Richardson a longtime Vernal civic and business leader exits with his wife Elaine and three children to Scottsdale Arizona to pursue real estate work. He previously chaired Vernal city finance public safety and streets committees and held roles with the Utah Municipal League planning commission and Chamber of Commerce among others.

Don E Michardson Vernal Scottsdale Arizona Titchardson Utah Municipal League Richardson Planning Conoco 5Th West Main Street Elaine Mary Lou Jor Jim Nichardson Uintah Central School

Mrs Cora Coltharp Returns to Vernal After Colorado Visit

Mrs Cora Coltharp returned to Vernal Monday of last week after spending two months on the Eastern Slope in Colorado and visiting relatives and friends in the southern part of the state.

Cora Coltharp Colorado

Awarding Prizes Highlighted At Friday Dance Event

The feature of the two dances is the presentation of valuable prizes at 11 15 on Friday. The event centers on awarding notable prizes to participants, with emphasis on recognition and celebration within the community.

Brain Fever Hits Uintah Area Horses Infected

Several cases of brain fever in horses have been reported from Naples Davia and Whiterocks in Uintah County. County agricultural agent Wm Farnworth says the disease is fatal in about 40 percent of cases with few recoveries returning to full vigor. Lloyd Smith warns of a possible epidemic and urges horse owners to consult veterinarians for vaccine programs. The disease spreads by bloodsucking insects and is noted as especially dangerous in this mosquito country.

Naples Davia Whiterocks Narned F. Farnaworth Duchesne Lloyd Smith Farnsworth

Teaching Posts and Housing Help From Uintah District

Superintendent Haws urged landlords to list apartments and homes for rent with the Uintah School District 1 office at telephone 573 to house new teachers and families. The next school board meeting is August 11, when bids will be opened for coal gasoline fuel oil transportation insurance and milk.

Haws Uintah School District

County to Build Creek Access and Temporary Bridge Plan

County officials outlined a plan for a temporary bridge and access road to Creek with a road from Jensen east and another from Roosevelt to the Uintah River bridge. The worst Vernal to Salt Lake bottleneck centers on 16 miles of Daniels Canyon road, which is under survey. County roads are to meet standards except Red Wash. Hugh W Colton announced the Utah Water and Power Board will meet in Vernal August 22 to inspect the Vernal Project and Dutch John among other points.

Jensen East Roosevelt Uintah River Hopkins Vernal Salt Lake Tower Daniels Canyon Red Wash Hugh W Colton Utah Water and Power Board Dutch John

Couple Rescued After Boat Accident and Widespread Wave Incident

Ivan Sheffers and his wife fell overboard when a wave struck their boat while untangling a fishing line. Mr Sheffer dived in after his wife. bystanders Mr and Mrs Ingh Richens steered over to aid. Mrs Richens helped Mrs Sheffer and towed her to shore, while Mr Sheffer reached shallow water and waded ashore. Neighbors Aud Odle Jerry Covington assisted the couple, and the children in the boat were carried to shore by wind.

Sheffer Ingh L Richens Mra Tichens Aud Odle Jerry Covington

Golf Open results reveal tight fields and surprising scores

In a vivid Utah open recount, Al Jones of Salt Lake tied for fifth with a 77 and 65 second day total 142, while Marlowe Quick of Bend Ore and Ernie Schneiter Sr of Ogden battled for third in a crowded field. Keith Barton Magna shot 76-71-147 in a strong showing, and L R Ivins Meadow Brook clinched the A flight playoff at 152. The pro am concluded Friday with Al Jones of Ely, Nevada taking the win.

al Jones Salt Lake Marlowe Quick Bend Ore Ernie Schneiter Ogden Kramer Hig Ernie Schnelter, Jr Ridd Fuller Rogers Ely Nev

Explorers Trek to Kings Peak Utah Top With Leaders

The group led by Hrotherson Donetana and Ray Warner plans on Thursday July 31 to climb Kings Peak in Utah. Adults include Marvin Radsmall Fogene Bte gent Holden Raymond Stewart Orem and Rulon Dean Skinner. They aim to fish in High Uintas, reach Utah’s highest point, earn the Explorer 50miler award and Explorer fellowship.

Uinta Mountains Utah Kings Peak Mr Skinner

Preece Family Weekend Trip and Missionary News

Mr and Mrs Charles Preece and family spent the weekend in Salt Lake City and Provo with a day at Lagoon. Milburn Junior Hatch, serving an LDS mission in Southern California, had a tonsil operation last Thursday. Went to California to be with him were his mother Mrs Milburn Hatcher, two brothers Ronnie and Dale Hatch, and grandmother Mrs Maggie Match, all of Vernal.

Charles Preece Salt Lake City Provo Lagoon Milburn Junior Hatch California Milburn ‘Hatcher Ronnie Dale Yatch Mra Maggie Match

Pro-Am Golf Result with Record Scores

Pro playing with amateur Tom Morgan of Salt Lake posted the best ball 60. Ernie Schnelter Jr. from Ogden and Harold Ambler of Ogden as amateur tied for second with a 02 score. Pro Schelter and Bud Pease of Vernal were third with 63. The day’s two round scores broke the old 67 record with Al Jones 33 33 66 and Vernal amateur Ralph Ashton 32 24. Ernie Schneiter took third with 3334 07.

Tom Morgan Salt Lake Ernie Schnelter, Jr Ogden Harold Ambler Bud Pease Vernal al Jones Ralph Ashton Ernie Schneiter

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