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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1964
Page
5
A safety advisory notes 70000 power mower accidents last year with 91 percent due to human error. It urges checks of debris, engine stops on leaving the mower, proper footing on slopes, disconnection of spark wires, and reading manuals to prevent injuries. It stresses starting with care, avoiding fuel during running, disengaging blades, and keeping children away from running mowers.
Visitors for BYU graduation and reunion travel to Provo for ceremonies. The report notes a Dudley family visit in Arlington Virginia with Dudley and Johnson relatives joining through Murray for a Dudley reunion at Irene Wankler's home.
Uintah County students received certificates of accomplishment from Salt Lake Trade Technical Institute during graduation exercises. Recipients include Alfred Copperfield, Jack, Irene Wankler of Murray, and several Dudley and Johnson families from Jensen, Henderson, Salt Lake City, Arlington, and Compton. About 40 descendants attended.
J C Hacking reports strong interest in the new Lapulat town site. Miss St Clair, sister of the balloon ascension victim, will pilot the Fourth of July ascent in Vernal. E J Winder ships lambs to the eastern market from Watson, a trial that may inspire others. Nimrods head to the streams June 15 to trout fish, though high water should keep fish safe briefly.
This item reports the third issue of the Express on manila paper due to delays on the road from Salt Lake City. It notes Gypsies passing through town, Bishop C P Bingham locating a claim in Dry Fork canyon near Enoch Davis mine, bear hunter Lyons son losing his camp to fire, Uintah County’s looming mining boom, and the Lorenzo Hatch find valued at 366.26 gold with substantial silver and copper content.
Pvt Jan A Leeper son of Mr and Mrs Ivan F Leeper 418 E Main Vernal completed an eight week radio relay and carrier operation course at the Army Southeastern Signal School Fort Gordon Ga May 28 He trained to operate and maintain field radio relay carriers and related equipment The 22 year old entered the Army last December and finished basic training at Fort Polk La He is a 1960 Basin High School Wyoming graduate
Vernal barbering Kenneth Dee Pickup Rand Jett and Randlett welding Kenneth R Elsworth machine shop are listed in the Trade Tech designation as a state supported post high school institution with noted trades.
30 years ago Bertrand Harrison of Brigham Young University and Eugene Larsen of Provo planned a four tour of the Uinta Mountains to study rare plants and peat bogs. Etienne Monroe Shepherd and Mary Elizabeth Chivers, both of Vernal, wed June 7 in a ceremony conducted by Bishop Lester Dingham. M. Maloney and C. BD.
Smith of Price spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Vernal with the state road commission regarding an asphalt treating plant to be erected west of Vernal. They surveyed bail era in the Basin and located three suitable 50 hp type A motors for immediate use. D. P. Mehr, engineer in charge, reports that other plans are in motion.
A baby girl was born Tuesday, June 5, to Mr. and Mrs. Milt Hacking at the plant. The birth adds a new member to the family, with local community ties noted through the parents.
The item notes a quip about egotists not talking about others. It frames a humorous reflection on self focus and social behavior.
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