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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1960

Page

2

Tlouse Passes New Dinosaur Bill Deleting Utah Grazing Provisions

Local item notes the 4 H Club activity "The Happy Chefs" with a May meeting at 2 30 pm hosted by Mrs Afton Price. Linda Colter led opening prayer. Shirlene Price presided. Officers elected: Linda Collier president Evelyn won vice president Shirlene Price secretary treasurer. Linda Reynolds reporter. Meeting adjourned.

Tlouse Utah Happy Chefs Linda Reynolds Mra Afton Price Shirlene Price Linda Colter Linda Collier Evelyn Won Qur Evelyn Coon Linda Collies Needle ‘N Thread Carol Call Leland Dennion Mia Bennion Carol Lee Benion Jody Couture Loya Stephens Annie Slaugh Bobbie Jo Hatch Carol Murray Donna Hatch Bennion

Local clubs report meetings and leadership changes

The June updates cover three club meetings Needle n Thread and Cooking Demons with new officers and dates. notes on the Dinosaur National Monument boundary bill passage in the House, its grazing provisions, and state land contributions. Key figures include Shirlene Price Jeanette Meacham Gerry Preece Irene Cooper Colleen Hamond Daphne Cooper Mia Bennion and Rep John P Saylor.

Cooking Demons Anita Euckton Jeanette Meacham Gerry Preece Irene Cooper Anita Erickson Colleen Hamond Gerry Utah John P Saylor I Pa Interior Committee Secretary of Interior Monument Dinosaur Monument Kienry Dixon Mle House Senate Dinosaur Dinosaur National Monument America Ryp Wayne N Aspinall D-Coin Colorado

Utoco Plans Travel Service Across Western States

Utoco president A J Badger announces a new travel information service at Utoco stations in Utah Idaho Oregon Washington and Nevada. Amoco and Standard Oil join to provide this national program across 45 states with about 200 Utoco dealers and 1 500 travel centers offering route guidance local interest points eateries lodging and emergency aid through the central Travel Center in Chicago.

A J Badger Utah Oil Refining Company Utoco Utah Idaho Oregon Washington Nevada Uteco Amoco American Oil Standard Oil Indiana Standard Atoco Michigan Avenue Chicago Flnelson

State May Act on Daggett Law Protection

Daggett County faces inadequate law enforcement prompting possible state action. Utah Attorney General Walter L Dudge and Utah Highway Patrol Superintendent Budge met Daggett officials to review needs. County officials delayed a scheduled session with Uintah County attorney Ray Nash, who declined involvement. If rights of residents and tourists are not protected, the state may intervene with proposed part time legal service and local improvements.

Daggett County Utah Walter L Dudge Budge Lyle Illyatt Utah Highway Patrol Nash Flaming Gorge US Bureau of Reclamation County Commission

Funeral Services Held Were for Robert Goodrich

Funeral services for Robert Lyle Goodrich 20 of Vernal were held June 13 after his death from internal hemorrhage in a Vernal hospital. The service included prayers by Fred Reynolds and LaVell Manwaring, songs by the Vernal Third Ward quartet, and speakers Harmony Sowards and Lamond Tullis. Pallbearers included Cloyd McCarrel and Gary Sutton. burial followed in Vernal Memorial Park Cemetery with honorary pallbearers listed. Goodrich was a LDS Church member and a surveyor. survivors include his mother and father, Dallas, sisters Carolyn Purcell and Lois Wetenkamp, and grandmother May Anderson.

Robert Lyle Goodrich Fred Reynolds Harvey Madsen Orlo Goodrich Lowe Goodrich Verdin Goodrich Norman Haslem Jesus LaVell Man Waring Vernal 3Rd Ward Pat Stewart Alice Woolley Roberta Atford Harmony Sowards Ans Tauline Anderson Lamond Tullis Glade Sowards Byron Goodrich Cloyd McCarrel Gary Sutton Jimmy Hardman Ward Shiner Ned Neynolds Larry Lee Gary Case Jim Abegglen Steve Luck Dan Labrum Jim Hardman Kent Turnbow Morgan Slaugh Morgan Lee Glade Fross Milo Sutton Craig Asmus Allen Voorhles Jerry Murry Doug Philips Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints Durlal Vernal Memorial Park Rulon Anderson Aesel Bingham Salt Lake City Golden Merkley Murray Melva Jensen Murray Mick Anderson Rifle Colorado Johnny Cook Roosevelt Lynn Smith Elko Nevada Fife Cole Dallas Misse Jimmy Carolyn) Purcell Meeker Cole Lloyd Lois) Wetenkamp Sharon Ann Goodrich Mra May Anderson

Woman Attacked Tuesday Night Near Vernal Avenue

A 38 year old woman was mauled and molested Tuesday at 1 pm on 2nd South and Vernal Avenue by a single assailant. The victim sought help at a nearby residence and the sheriff's office was notified. The incident occurred as she was returning home from a movie theater. Local officials discuss law enforcement gaps amid rapid growth from Flaming Gorge Dam projects.

Vernal Avenue

High Uinta Boy Scout Camp planning and call out ceremony

The Uinta Basin Chapter of the Order of the Arrow directs a call out ceremony on June 24 at Camp Joseph E Olpin Roosevelt with the Guide Patrol Day and park activities near Uinta Park. Boys from 11 up are urged to prepare merit badges and obtain religious advisor signatures before camp. Medical exams are required, with 300+ Scouts signed up.

Joseph E Olpin Roosevelt Uinta Park Uinta Canyon Bacon Wigh Ubata Hollis G Mullinger Uthta James E Bacon Ted Thacker Raron Dean Skinner Rowan C Stutz Glen E Mohlman Len Gotfredson Holla G Mullinger Ben W . Lindsay T R Seager Rulon Dean Skinner Archie Johnson Promoton Bennion Park Ure

Ashley M Men and Gleaners Fireside Meeting in Maeser

All MMen and Gleaner Girls of Ashley Blake may start summer with a fireside at Grant Hacking’s home in Maeser on Sunday evening June 19, starting at 7:00 pm.

Mmen Ashley Blake Grant Hacking Maeser

Time Capsule contest and chamber notes from Dinosaurland

Dinosaurland sponsors a time capsule contest with a two week vacation prize and a $500 savings bond plus prizes. Entries must include a 50 word why you would like to vacation in Dinosaurland. Dinosaurland, Ver nal Chamber of Commerce sponsor and organize the event.

Dinosaurland Dinosaurland Advertising Dinosaurland, Inc Vernal Chamber of Commerce Dinosaurland 4 Siddeway Federal Fisheries Department Jones Hole Henry Peltier Rhoda Robinson Anderson Frank Judd John van Jones Doc's Beach Spin KVEL

Variety Club Hosts Canasta Evening At Peggy Pitt Home

Members of the Variety Club met at Peggy Pitt’s home on June 2 with three guests Delaine Massey Wilma Bowden and Marya Fenn. Veneal Madsen won high prize while Maureen Freestone took low. Twila Cochran received a going away gift as she leaves the club. The next meeting is set for tonight at Deon Price’s home.

Variety Club Peggy Pitt Delaine Massey Wilma Bowden Marya Fenn Veneal Madsen Maureen Freestone Twila Cochran Dlub Deon Price

Vernal Lions Attend Provo Convention

Fifteen residents from Vernal traveled to the Lions convention in Provo on June 6 11 and 19 led by Leo Thorne Clair Wopkins Alvin Weeks Royal Wenders Harold Sargent Martin Curtis Glade Sowards and others. The group arranged a 21 foot dinosaur from Dinosaur Land Park mounted on wheels that led a parade with 2000 copies of Dinosaur hunting licences handed to onlookers. The 1962 convention may be held in Vernal after strong interest from locals and a St George venue slated for next year.

Vernal Provo Leo Thorne Clair Wopkins Mra Alvin, Weeks Royal Wenders Rulon Hacking Mes Harold Sargent Mel Martin Curtis Glade Sowards Vernal Lions Club Dinosaur Land Park Prova St George

Kommon Ettes Club closes season with steak barbecue

The Kommon Ettes Club held its closing social at the Kiwania Scout House. An outside steak barbecue was prepared by Mrs Larry Bearle. Thirty one members and partners enjoyed dancing and games after the meal. Mrs Max Stewart chaired the event.

Kommon Ettes Club Kiwania Scout House Larry Bearle Max Stewart Soctal

Campfire programs start at Split Mountain Gorge camp

Campfire programs at Split Mountain Gorge campground in Dinosaur National Monument begin June 20 and run nightly through Labor Day. Programs start at 600 pm and cover natural history history and prehistory topics illustrated with slides or movies. A self guiding nature trail leaflet is now available to help visitors end the Trailai de.

Split Mountain Gorge Dinosaur National Monument Split Mountain Gorga

Texaco Finds Gas in Basin Near Walker Hollow

Texaco Inc reports discovery of natural gas east of Walker Hollow and Red Wash Flejda. The Prince No 2 well is estimated at about 244 million cubic feet daily from the basal Green Miller formation in the southwest quarter of Section 10 Township 7 South Range 24 East on federal lease, named Salt Lake attorney F Seaton Prince.

Texaco, Inc Walker Hollow Red Wash Flejda Green Miler Section 10 Township 7 Flange 24 Salt Lake Seaton Prince

Ver nal to Vernal Move Spells Utah County Shifts

Ronald 14 and Steven 6 will move to Vernal from Salt Lake City. Vernal’s new resident says he looks forward to hunting and fishing here. Story Hour at Uintah County Public Library runs each Thursday for six weeks from 3:00 to 4:00 pm for children aged 5 to 8. older children must arrange with the librarian.

Ronald Steven Vernal Salt Lake Ety Dential Uintah County Public Library

Eddie Burghardt Wins Texall Super Plenamin Prize

Eddie Burghardt is named one of 1000 prize winners in Texall s Super Plenamin Contest which closed April 36. He will receive a Bell and Howell 8mm Moyle Camera. The nationwide contest involved pharmacists Paul Armstrong and Charles Shumway and the congratulatory letter came from George D Kryder Merchandise Manager of Medicines Los Angeles California. Burghardt signed an entry blank and learned about the product s uses and effectiveness. He expects delivery of the camera in the near future.

Eddie Burghardt Texall Hla Burghardt Paul Armstrong Charle Shumway George D Kryder Los Angeles Calfornia

Dairy Princes Crowned at Uintah Dairy Day

June 4 events at Merkley Park crown Wantha Boyatt first Uintah County Dairy Princess. Darbare Boyatt, Brittley Pickup, and Maxine Taylor named attendants. Boyatt to crown successor next year, then pass crown annually. Judges rated poise charm beauty and cooking amid Uintah Basin Dairy Day activities.

Merkley Park Wantha Crownsoe Uintah County Darbare Boyatt Bhitley Pickup Maxine Taylor Miss Boyatt Misa Doyalt Uintah Basin Jr Uintah Basin Miss Doyatt Leland Boyatt Maeser Uktah Daley Salt Lake City

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House of Representatives Frank Weeks Frank Wright Uliah High School Brien J. Wright Robert Goodrich Migh Uinta Ashley M Kommon Ettes Texaco Edith L. Cooper Portland Eva Glenn Glenn Cooper GE TV Dependa Pho Salina Ny TV Buy CAVE Ashley Valley Appliance & Sport Shop
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