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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1955

Page

2

Modern Homes and Public Works in Area Development

The report highlights new school and home construction projects, road improvements funded by a $1 million state program, and traffic enhancements along Route 40 and local state roads. It notes the Richie Stubbs road culvert completion, grading shifts to Dry Fork, and surveys of a grasshopper issue with spraying planned. It also describes the modern Dr Ray E Spendlove home planned south of Fifth West with brick, stone and redwood, moving in next spring, plus a general reminder to drive carefully.

Tablonal Junction Banela Duchesne County Lapolat Teldell Colorado Richie Stubbs Dry Fork Neola Ray E. Spendlove Fifth West

National Guard To Return From Camp Sunday

Utah National Guardsmen wrap up a 15 day training encampment at the Wasatch Mountains military center. Brig Gen Maxwell B. Rich calls the camp a success as engineers, artillery crews, and medical units complete bivouacs and field exercises before a Sunday parade.

Williams Tant Utah Oqmuirrh Mountains Maxwell B. Rich Utah Guard Tach Sume Mars Salt Lake City Raiged Wasatch Mountains Brighton Resort Midway Wasatch County American Fork Canyon American Fork Murray Heber City Springville 116Th Cannoneers XI Corps Artillery Jordan Narrows Dugway Proving Grounds Cedar City 213Th Field Artillery Provo 145Th Field Artillery Ogden 222Nd Field Artillery Logan 204Th Field Artillery Dugway 144Th Oquirrh 115Th Ordnance Company

Vernal considers water system referendum after orders

A Utah commission orders a four mile Vernal mains project with a 2200000 distribution line and allows Laughlin to extend service county wide where demand exists. Sorenson of Caldwell and Richards engineers met in Vernal with locals pushing for a referendum to choose Laughlin system or municipal ownership, requiring petitions from 15 percent of voters.

Laughlin Uintah County AH Sorenson Salt Lake Ighty Caldwell and Richards Way

Hospital Patients Listed At Alas tah County Hospital

Hospital administrator Erland Preece reports medical patients this past week include Jess Richens Frank Gerber Leta Johnson Morgan Slaugh Mrs William B Wallis Barbara Sawards Dewey Atwood Mrs Franklin Whitaker Stephen Westwood A N Johnson and Mrs Rulon Goodtief Surgical patients include Mrs William J Williamson Bebe Pryor Mrs Earl Alexander Lynn Mecham Mrs Pong Chew Mrs Acel Chivers and Mrs Lige Jackson.

Alastah County Hospital Erland Preece Jess Richens Frank Gerber Leta Johnson Morgan Slaugh William B. Wallis Barbara Sawards Dewey Atwood Franklin Whitaker Stephen Westwood A. N Johnson Rulon Goodtieh William J Williamson Bebe Pryor Earl Alexander Lynn Mecham Pong Chew Acel Chivers Lige Jackson

Encampment Echoes With Military Police and Band Roles

The 625th Military Police Company based in Salt Lake kept traffic orderly while constant equipment work continued. The 23rd Army Band, Salt Lake, performed at six parades and several civic events during the camp. Troops joined encampment activities from Logan Smithfield Garland Brigham City Ogden Haydon Bountiful Vernal Tooele Salt Lake City Murray Lehi Springville American Fork Spanish Fork Provo Orem Nephi Manti Mount Pleasant Richfield Price Beaver Fillmore Cedar City St George Heber City.

625Th Military Police Company Salt Lake 23Rd Army Band Logan Smithfield Garland Brigham City Ogden Haydon Bountiful Vernal Tooele Salt Lake City Murray Lehi Springville American Fork Spanish Fork Provo

License Fees Revised at Council Meeting

City council amended an ordinance to align with state law and appointive officers no longer require prior qualifications. City Recorder Chelina Caldwell appointed, salary $230.01 monthly for minutes. Renewal of business licenses for establishments on Mall Street. neon sign permit for Central Motel and Utah Motor Court. Traveler's Insurance bid $265.80 for city fleet coverage. Purchase of 100 shares Ashley Reservoir at $1600 each. Donation $1000 to Chamber of Commerce Publicity Committee for tourist brochure.

Cuy Connell Chellua Caldwell Ealy Maher TJ A Jackson Fleetrical Products Consolidated Salt Lake City Central Motel Utah Motor Court Mall Street Ralph A Preece Traveler's Insurance Co Ashley Reservoir The Chamber of Commerce

Funeral for Lewis Gardiner Remains Rich in Service and Family

Lewis Gardiner born August 7 1881 in Pleasant Grove son of Joseph Henry and Eliza Ann Watts Gardiner active LDS high priest and temple worker married Lucy Tees October 11 1911 in Salt Lake Temple. He served in bishopric high council and Naples YMMAA and helped build chapels. A bass singer in ward and stake choirs and a two year England mission led to meeting his wife in Salt Lake City. Survived by son Frank Gardiner Salt Lake City three daughters Emma Winward Mable Goodrich Amy Pope Vernal one brother William Vernal four sisters Vernal Bridger Montana and Panguitch nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral attendance noted from Salt Lake City Panguitch Pleasant Grove and Vernal.

Pleasant Grove Joseph Henry Eliza Ann Watts Gardiner Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Lucy Tees Salt Lake Temple Florence Frank &. Gardiner Salt Lake City Lee Emma) Winward Arlo Mable) Goodrich Lynn Amy) Pope Vernal Wiliam Gardiner LaVell Manwaring Laura Evans Flossie Hurst Bridger Mont Joseph Collier Gardiner Naples Naples Ward A. G. Goodrich Uintah Stake Frank Lewis Arthur Dalton J. Riggs Panguitch Nora Nelson Sarah Evans Adams

Twin sisters together visit Vernal family in summer

Mrs. Clinton Ashworth and Mrs. Clayton Woolley, twin sisters, travel from Schenectady to Denver and Vernal to spend the summer with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Leo Calder. Ashworth plans a September stay with Jeff Lucy and Jimmy, Woolley brings Sam and Kama, and both households note visits from H. Walter Woolley and other family members.

Clinton Rachel) Ashworth Clayton Lucy) Woolley Leo Calder Ashworth Jeff Lucy Jimmy Denver Colo Schenectady New York Calders Vernal Mr Ashworth Woolley Sam Kama Mr. Woolley H. Walter Woolley

Arizona winters appeal to Vernal family Burk

Mr and Mrs Ernie Burk and family visiting Vernal this week on business. Burk, former owner of Western Auto Co in Vernal, now runs a motel near Tuscon Arizona. He notes light winter snow melts by noon and grass stays green year round.

Arizona Vernal Ernie Burk Burk Western Auto Co Tuston

Echo Park dam project sparks renewed tribal support

Clyde stresses Echo Park dam not out as he calls for unity for the project. Navajo leader Paul Jones defends the Upper Colorado River plan, arguing it brings water and education to the reservation, while opponents press propaganda claiming waste.

Clyde Echo Park Dam Upper Colorado River Gras Roots Inc Washington Paul Jones Council of the Navajo Tribal Council Jones Upper Coldradys Brush Canyon Upper Colorado John P Saylor R-Pa Craig Hosmer Calif Congress Colorado

Accident Victim Penetrates Uintah County Hospital Report

Uintah County hospital officials reported Wednesday that 69 year old Jon Tichens remains hospitalized after a collision that injured him, with 34 year old William Richens driving the GMC pickup involved. A lamb and a buck were killed or injured in the crash.

Uintah County Hospital Jon Tichens William A Richens East 2Nd Mekin Price Paul Te Sears Association of Science Upper Colorado Tribune

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National Guard Hospital News Vernal Amateur Uintah County Fairgrounds Wild Horse Rage Jensen Ward Building Fund Vernal Roping Club Lewis Gardiner Pene Mr Tichens Courtly Bitchell Good Righ Sammy Hatch Roth Hilda W Faulkner University of Utah Alterra Carter Servicenter Ted Williams West Main U. P Swift U.S Klondyke Jb Cliff Skaggs
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