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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1959

Page

2

Neely back leads Neola in junior division church tourney

Neola, the defending junior division champion, returns with Roosevelt at stake as Duchesne Ward and Bridgeland Ward 2nd teams join a packed lineup for the MMIA all church tournament. Parings show Neola vs Maeser, Altamont Ward, Lapoint, and Jensen in early rounds with Myton versus Vernal on Thursday.

Neely Neola All Church Roosevelt Atake Roosevelt Roosevelt Stake Ashley Blake Maeser Ag Ita Lapoint Lo Altamont Ward Duchesne Stake Bridgeland Ward Burr Edredgs MMIA Whas Benior Altamont Va 2Nd Ward Lapoint Bridgeldnd Jensen Duchesne Warda

Auction Slated for Farm Machinery at Ken's John Deeres

A large auction of farm machinery and equipment is set for Saturday at 1 pm at Ken's John Deeres, Vernal. Owner Jet Mortensen announced the sale will include poultry equipment and household goods alongside farm gear.

John Deers Vernal Jet Mortensen Godda Mortensen

Insurance firm notes rising auto policy reach

Auto insurance firm reports State Farm now insuring nearly 10 percent of all US passenger cars. Policies cover 3,159,000 cars with premiums totaling 379,611,704, up 164 percent from 1957. Claims costs hit a record in 1038 at 201,412,030. State Farm settled claims at about one every 16 seconds for 1959 totaling 1,008,932 claims.

Dancers to Present Floor Shows at Union High Tournament

The event will host two floor shows on the first two evenings and a final show on the last night. Admission prices are 25 cents for children, 50 cents for adults, and a family ticket at $2.00. All games are scheduled at Union High School with pairings announced for the second and third nights.

Union High School

Uintah Stake Conference Becomes Missionary Testimony

The Uintah Stake session features remarks by Maurice Bartlett on seminary benefits, tales by Boyln Richardson on testimony, updates from stake officers, and appointments to mission presidencies. The Singing Mothers perform, prayers and benedictions conclude the afternoon, and reports note 15 foreign missionaries, 19 stake missionaries, and 47 in Armed Services.

Maurice Bartlett Boyln Richardson Derrett Algin E Besson Wesley Bowden Margaret Caldwell Walter Asher Vans Stake Heberto Morrison Carl Kallgren Frances Merrell Jana Haslem YWMIA Norman Haslem Ymmia Board LoVell Manwaring Dallas Merrell Earl Schmidt Asher Uaws Uintah Basin Armed Services C Brian O'Neil Clyde Anderson Land of America

In Service Training Emphasizes Arithmetic Teacher Teaching

School testing continues as part of an in service training program for teachers. The focus has shifted from reading to arithmetic, reflecting steady improvement in that area. Mr Anderson explained.

Anderson

Kiwanis Scout Lodge Dedication Planned For April 25

Saturday night at the Kiwanis Scout Lodge a county building dedication was announced with Dr Bruce Christian named chairman of the promoting committee. Oscar Dick and others were praised for party arrangements and support. A special Board meeting in March will screen applicants for the new principal and finalize details.

Bruce Christian Oscar Dick Dean Rowland Deb Casada al Tassamner Central School Don Showalter Donna Showalter Donna Sevey Mary Tassainer Jewel Rowland Scouthouse Garn Swain Kiwanis Swain New Scouthouse

School leaders gain permission for national conventions

Glen Oldroyd Uintah School District curriculum director was granted leave to attend a curriculum development convention in Cincinnati Ohio the week of March 2 Alwyn Call Todd School principal received approval to attend the Principals Convention in San Francisco he currently attends March 6 deadline for applications noted in the reorganization of the school board office into a director system Mr Anderson cited efficiency from clearly defined duties.

Glen Oldroyd Uintah Cincinnati Ohio Alwyn Call Todd School San Francisco Anderson

Tasting Bee and Food Sale in Vernal Ward Notice

The Vernal Second Ward Relief Society schedules a Tasting Bee and Food Sale at the Scout House from 3 to 4 on Friday, March 0. Ladies offer foods for sale and free tastings, with recipe copies available for purchase. All are invited to attend.

Vernal Re Jlief Society

Flaming Gorge Talks On Rental Space And Wildlife Projects

Hopkins reported that county offices face rental of about 2000 feet of space in the new county building while arrangements were made to rent space to the Selective Service Administration. The Chamber opposed renting for county offices, urging use by county offices only. Lyman Merkley urged support for a federal game bird refuge at Leota Bottoms, noting a $600000 project would need 14 full time and up to 35 people, cover 2000 acres, and bring county income.

Hopkins Wetenkamp County Plana Selective Service Administration Chamber Lyman Merkley Vernal Rod and Gun Club State Capitol Leota Bottoms Merkley Lkely Leota East Wake Whiterocks

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