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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1962

Page

2

LDS Leader Addresses Mission Focus And Church Roles

In Sunday services led by Stake President Frank J. Walker, readings, songs, and talks covered testimony, Joseph Smith, church welfare, and family responsibility. Elders Farron Wilkins and Don Morrell spoke on faith. the afternoon featured a Uintah High School chorus piece The Last Words of David.

Stake Frank J. Walker Melba Sargent Glade M. Sawfords Sargent Max Johnson Davis Ward Rhea Goodrich Mary Schaefermeyer Walker Farron Wilkins Darius Burke Israel Dwayne Case Stake Genealogical Committee Uintah High School Dean Pace Brenda Smith David Melon Collier YWMIA C. Brian O'Neil Dale Stevens Central States Ross Merrell Alice Woolley Elder Childs Young

Ski Carnival Slalom Winners at Grizzly Ridge

Winners for four Slalom divisions were named at the Ski Carnival Sunday. Junior Boys under 12 and Junior Girls under 12 led with top times, followed by Senior Boys 12 to 11 and Senior Girls 12 to 13 as officials and volunteers organized the event.

Grizzly Ridge Bors Jface Grol Mawklr Ken Anerson Ummy Sowards Bart Henderson Vicky Calder Ted Torecond Cherilyn Calder Sue Brown Ron Murri Grant Mecham Ird Dick Toss Dennis Eaton Colleen Vatumond Leah Johnson Ski Patrol George Calder George Dried)Hall Erland Preece Whit Mammond R. K. Murrl Everett Coon Larry Fields Angus Shearer Johny Caldwell Share Mr. Fields Fields Cal Soreensen

D Car Crash On Vernal Avenue Cited For DUI

Patrol report describes a four-vehicle crash on a muddy driveway after the driver, Karren, apparently fell asleep while southbound on Vernal Avenue. The impact damaged three other vehicles and injured Karren who received stitches and a broken nose. Trooper Ray Werrington investigated. Also notes a Genes Ward Supper on March 17 with program, fish pond, movie and bazaar items, plus a high school chorus performance and benediction.

Karren Vernal Avenue Richards Cunningham Kurren Vinceraion Ray Werrington The Tahway Patrol Genes Ward

Cougars Press Falters as Utes Rally to Victory

In a full court press the Cougars challenged the Utes but Utah pulled away late to win. Tommy Murray scored 41 points on 13 of 15 from the line with Dennis Oaks adding 10 and Jim Vernon 11. Cougar scorers Jennings 18 and Viking 1 led the visitors. Junior varsity Papooses drop a tight 34 32 to the Cougar Cubs signaling budding talent.

Cougars Utes Tommy Murray Dennis Oaks Jim Vernon Jennings Viking

Truck Collision Details Between Thomas and Morrison

Report notes damage estimates of about 300 dollars to the Thomas truck front bumper hood and about 250 dollars to the Morrison car front bumper wheel fender and grill. Morrison was cited for an improper left turn in the incident.

Thomas Worrison Morrison

Town Board Debates Bridge Options and Road Projects

Delegations of companies and farmers petition the Maeser Town Board on road construction and repair with emphasis on building a bridge at Ouray. The commission discusses the possibility of a temporary pontoon bridge as a solution.

McKee Rulon S. Hacking Merbert M. Snyder Alvin Kay Charles Palmer Maeser Town Board Dan Q. Price Ouray

Program Aims to Boost At-Risk Students in State Schools

The proposal includes slow spaced instruction in arithmetic English and other basic courses for students who falter. Special vocational classes and night schools may be created for those not meeting minimum requirements. Sen Kerr notes the program would need extra state financing to prevent higher delinquency and unemployment.

Sen Kerr

Scout Pow Wow Registration Set at BYU

Scout Pow Wow at Brigham Young University runs Saturdays March 10 17 and 24 to offer merit badge classes across three week period. Scouts register for three classes per Saturday with forms due by March 7 via district counselors and advancement chair Ferron Hacking or Lowell Wardle. Special feature includes adventurer John Madd Gardner lecture and Lands Down Under film on March 24. parents may attend free.

BYU Ferron Hacking Lowell Wardle John M. Goddard

Sheriff Returns From Chicago After Polygraph Training

Uintah and Duchesne counties will share costs as Sheriff Nor man Fletcher returns from a six week polygraph course at Leonardo Keeler Institute in Chicago. Fletcher, the only west of the Mississippi attendee, will perform 150 tests and pursue two more weeks of training before graduation. Nearest operators are in Salt Lake City and Price.

Uinish Norman TR. Fletcher Chicago Fletcher Mississippi Leonardo Keeler Polygraph Institute Sheriff Fletcher Salt Lake City Price Uintah Duchesne Hes

Bug Battle frames forest timber loss risk and tax talks

The report outlines a potential loss of sixteen million dollars in timber from an extensive forest operation, noting its length and high cost due to hand work. It covers proposed insect control units in the Manila District and Yellowstone area, plus a partially shown map of existing and planned recreation facilities. City issues include a sales tax discussion led by City Manager Bud Bennett, projecting an extra hundred thousand dollars yearly for Uintah County if approved, with public meetings urged by County Commission chair Harold Melfee before any levy reductions. A meeting of Uintah County Commissioners addressed tax measures, concerns of west side residents, and tax impact on all residents including trailer tenants and tourists. Additional notes mention a letter from United Fund and road-committee visits to the White River bridge, with reconstruction costs estimated between fifteen and twenty thousand for repair versus under fifty thousand for a new bridge. Gene Hall reports on Education Day at Uintah High School highlighting a dinner and a review of physical fitness programs aligned with Kennedy’s push to improve American youth fitness.

Manila Yellowstone Bud Bennett Harold Melfee Uintah County Ife Uintah West Side Roosevelt United Fund Salt Lake Cltica Vernal California Colorado Lwehl Harold Duke Frances Feltch Jim West Lee Sargent White River Duke Httle Belt Lake Gene Hall Uintah High School John F. Kennedy

Cab Service Opens In Vernal Area

J and C Cab Co starts operating in Vernal with partners Jim Lafrenier and Chet Henderson who also run Chet's Second Hand Store. The venture plans to operate a set number of hours each day.

J & C Cab Co Vernal Jim Lafrenier Chet Henderson Chet

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