Vernal Jaycees Honor Local Photographer Leo Thorne
Vernal resident Leo Thorne, a longtime photographer and public figure, was made an honorary Jaycee at a June 15 Vernal Junior Chamber of Commerce meeting. Officials cited his decades of civic service, key projects, and boostership of the Jaycees since its charter.
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Father Son Presidents Tie Rare in U.S. History
The World Book Encyclopedia notes John Adams and his son John Quincy Adams are the only father and son to both become Presidents. John Adams lived to see his son inaugurated in 1825.
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World Book Encyclopedia
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Son of Vernal Man to Receive Degree
Lawrence D. Schmid of Vernal is a candidate for the electronics technician certificate at the Milwaukee School of Engineering where commencement is June 23. He joins 264 spring term completers, including 13 bachelor degree candidates in electrical engineering and 23 refrigeration and HVAC technicians. The 46th year school opens its summer term July 5 with 1394 day students from 48 states, D C and 23 countries. Edward Booher of McGraw-Hill will speak on Engineers and Technicians Envoys for World Progress at the Milwaukee Art Institute auditorium.
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Technical Education News
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Cement storage and drying conditions prevent lumping
Care of cement requires dry storage to stop bag clumping and preserve quality. Proper conditions keep cement usable and prevent material loss from moisture.
U of U Writers Conference Announced For July
The second annual University of Utah writers conference will run on campus through July 16. Conference director Brewster Ghigelin, associate professor of English, announced the event this week. Prominent visitors include John Crowe Ransom Kenyon editor Martha Foley Dr. Wallace Stegner Dr. Seuss Vladimir Nabokov and others from publishing and literature.
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Wallace Stegner
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VA Highlights For Veterans
A master index file in the national headquarters of the Veterans Administration at Washington lists records for about 260 million veterans. Each benefits claim uses a unique C number for instant veteran identification, though many veterans lack one and must provide full name address service number and birth date for faster VA service and replies.
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