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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1958
Page
3
The fragment notes a bird described as the mourning dave haa tha, claimed as the largest yongs of day gama bird. It asserts this bird reproduces in all four states, marking it as uniquely widespread in that period.
National Park Service report outlines Phase One Flaming Gorge recreation development costing about 1.221 million to the federal government plus 503 thousand in concessioner expenditures. Sites at Lucerne Valley and Antelope Flat would host headquarters lodges marinas and related facilities. Early plans include Dutch John Draw and Sheep Creek areas with access roads and safety features.
The Duchesne County Fair announces department and committee chairs led by fair board chairman William I Case. Appointments include finance Neill C Jensen. livestock Jerry Merkley. crops and horticulture Jesse Allen. 4H and agriculture Lloyd Smith. horse show and rodeo A Hale Holgate. flower show Whyllis Stephenson. women’s department Aston Bromley. parade Connie Robbins. program Arthur L Taylor. Miss Duchesne County contenders Shirley Mecham Jeanne Labrum Dorothy Moon. grounds Ney Eliasson Erwin Young. police protection Ray F Horrocks. concessions William Foy. golf Gareth Spencer Leo Brady. noxious weeds Milton T Poulson. fish pond John F Madsen. publicity Clifton N Memmiott. Dates set Aug 26, 27 and 30 at the fairgrounds.
The Jensen ward marked its 24th anniversary with a school grounds celebration featuring a parade supervised by the Primary. Floats included Co pilots, Noah's Ark, Rainbows, and a top Pilot ox team wagon with Amanda Prince. Participating groups included the American Legion, Tucalante DUP Camp, Jr Livestock Club, 4H Jr Artist, local service stations, Rhythm band, and several Primary and Relief Society organizers. Activities included horseshoes, softball, foot races, a ple eat ing contest, and a tractor contest won by Jimmy Slaugh and Boyd Snow. A Sunday School fundraiser netted about $75 for the building fund, followed by a program and evening dance.
Uintah County 41 Club hosts a four to three day 4-H camp at Oaks Park reservoir north of Vernal July 30 to August 1 with about 250 members and leaders. Wm Farnsworth Agricultural Agent heads camp with Jessie M Tiller and Lloyd Clement assisting along with Forest Service staff Ranger Tom Levy Max Keetch and Jr club leaders. Special activities are led by Neldon Cooper Boyd Ashby Peggy Ingram Rickey Merkley Carol Bennion and others after special training at Utah State University. First business meeting at 2 pm Wednesday will elect camp officers. camp setup and campfire programs are planned for Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
August 16 has been set as Cub Scout Day at Camp Maple Dell near Payson Utah. Hundreds of Cub Scouts from the Wasatch Basin area are expected to attend an afternoon and evening of activities. Activities begin promptly at 2 pm including nature talk and demonstrations.
Friday events include a log sawing contest and awards program followed by a watermelon feast. Camp activities conclude with club members returning to VerNal by 2 pm Friday.
Babson outlines Nasser's bid for control of oil profits in the Near East, tracing Egypt's poverty and ambitions from the Aswan Dam to the Suez Canal tolls and an emerging oil empire. He notes U.S. reactions, Eisenhower Doctrine limits, and the impact on international oil stocks vs domestic firms.
A Cub Scout Day at Camp Maple Dell features row boat and raft experiences, horseshoe tossing, archery, and a 5 pm pack picnic. A giant campfire program at 6:30 pm closes Cub Scout activities on the shores of Scout Lake. parents and leaders are urged to accompany their boys. A notable past moment recalls a Myton Cub finding a Wahkara Arrowhead during a hike.
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