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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1960

Page

14

Elder C Ross named Detroit District supervisor

Lorna McKee r and Mrs Laren Row report that Elder Craig Rosa was appointed supervising elder of the Detroit District in Michigan by President Clifford Gledhill of the Great Lakes Mission. The article also notes a Relief Society program, local visitors, and various Sunday and Monday activities in the Tridel community.

Lorna McKeer Laren Row Clifford Gledhill Great Lakes Craig Rosa Detroit Michigan Relief Society Ethel Goodrich Jennis Betts Evelyn Mullins Ora Swain Stake Relief Society Board Morgan Glines Ralph Morrill Telr Tule Lake Californian LeRoy Morrill Lula Mullins Salt Lake City Morice Mullins Calfornia Forrest Goodrich Otheila Washington Ruby Hoss Frank Smith Macser Dee Ross Vernal Ivan Row Ivan Ross Duane Coldwell Rangely Horace Mullins Grace Morrill Tridel Jerald Trujillo Ogden

Verlin Vincents Visit Relatives Across Utah

Verlin Vincent and infant from Ogden spend a week with his parents Me and Mrs Les Matet in Vernal. Blaine’s mother Mrs Ado Anderson hosts Jim Ryaile and family from Vernal. Sunday visits at Wes Punches home include Bonnie Baker who had tonsils removed in Vernal Clinic. Temples care for Curtis Temples’ three girls from Artesia, Colorado and eye exam for their baby in Grand Junction. Glen Allen and children stay in Maeser with Marion Allen. Ione Punches and Mrs. Punches also involved.

Vera Mater Verlin Vincent Baby Ogden Verlin Les Matet Vernal Blaine Mra Ado Anderson Jim Ryaile Wes Punches Bonnie Baker Bart Baker Mra Taylor

Anna Murray Heads Uintah Basin Cub Scout Pow Wow

Anna Murray named Den Mother of Pack 283 and appointed chairman of the first Uintah Basin Cub Scout Pow wow set for May 7 at the Roosevelt Stake Center. Tuton Dean Skinner lists Tauline Anderson and Thelma Rouse as key aides with districts Duchesne Roosevelt Uintah involved. The event runs 1 pm to 6:30 pm with crafts games ceremonies and training for leaders and parents across three districts.

Anna Murray Uintah Basin Roosevelt Stake Tuton Dean Skinner Utah National Parks Council Mra Murray Tauline Anderson Uintah Thelma Rouse Duchesne Murray Myton Skinner Calla Vernol Roosevelt Duchesne Roosevelt Roosevelt Stake Center

Kiwanis Club Meeting Features Red Cross Talk

At a Thursday evening Kiwanis gathering in the Hotel Vernal Paul Armstrong led the public affairs program. Red Cross speaker outlined disaster and emergency operations. Inductions and local visits noted include LaMar Hawkins becoming Western Living Inc manager and Thomas Levy elected club director.

Kiwanis Club

Investiture Weld for Vernal Girl Scouts Week Observed

Girl Scouts of Vernal observe Girl Scout Week with merchant displays and in store windows. About 200 scouts are in the local troop sponsored by Congregational Church and Kiwanis Anns, with Mrs Sam Colabella as troop chairman. The annual cookie sale is set for March 12 to fund troop projects. A Brownie and intermediate group meeting led by Neighborhood Chairman Marjorie Sowards discussed joining the State Council and decided to proceed as funds permit.

Vernal Congregational Church Kiwani Anns Sam Colabella John Bonanza Roosevelt

Roosevelt Junior High Skit Delights Students at Exchange Assembly

Rand Murray chronicles a lively Roosevelt Junior High exchange assembly with a Navy Submarine Patrol skit, various solos and instrumentals, and a humorous show by Altamont Junior High. AVJ teams win both seventh and eighth grade basketball games, a Legion essay contest opens at AVJH, and Chansonettes sing at Ashley Stake event. Mr Warmon and Mr Calder return from absences, and plans surface for the Advanced Land Concert on March 18.

AVI Navy Submarine Patrol Roosevelt Junior High Sesson Altamont Junior High Altamont AVJIT Avjies AVJH American Legion Ashley Stake Warmon Portland Oregon Calder Ile Carroll

Vacancy Created by Transfer to Ogden at Mountain States Tel Co

Delbert G Drown was transferred to Ogden to take a new position with Mountain States Tel and Tel. Co. Guests included Val Bimp won of Roosevelt, Gene Kuhns, Jack Pierce and Don Putrino.

Delbert G Drown Ogden Mountain States Tel. & Tel. Co Val Bimpwon Roosevelt Gene Kuhns Jack Pierce Don Putrino

Notice to Bidders Uintah County Culvert Bids

Bids will be received and opened at 11 am March 21 1960 at the County Building for alkali resistant asbestos coated annealed pipe in multiple gauges and sizes with delivery by April 30 1960. The Commissioners reserve the right to reject any or all bids or alter quantities. County Clerk Morris A Cook signs.

Uintah Morris A COOK Uintah County Morris Cook County

Ex-Vernal Man Injured in Fall

Carl Roberts of Phoenix Arizona formerly longtime Vernal resident is expected to be released soon from a Phoenix hospital after a fall from a scaffold while working on rafters. He fractured three vertebrae and two ribs and will need about three to four months of rest after discharge. He moved to Phoenix four years ago.

Carl Roberta Phoenix Arizona Vernal Roberts

Who's Who nominee Herbert Snyder of Uintah County

Herbert Snyder born July 20 1893 in East Plymouth Penn to Lenora and Elmer W Snyder. He married Pearl Shimmin on June 24 1924. they have six children including Mary Ruth Hamberlin Lenora Jane Manuel Samuel John Thomas Marjorie Pearl Mecham and Herbert. A Lions Club charter member and former American Legion member, he served as Uintah County Sheriff for eighteen years and resigned before the end of the last term. He worked as night marshal 1936 36 and moved to Vernal in 1926 as Cobblerock Service Station’s first lessee. Two years later he took Pontiac agency while Mrs Snyder teaches and he keeps busy driving his cab and helping at home.

Herbert Munson Snyder East Plymouth Penn Lenora Elmer W .Snyder Pearl Shimmin Mary Ruth Hamberlin Lenora Jane Manuel Samuel John Thomas Marjorie Pearl Mecham Herbert Mr Snyder Lions Club Ameri [Can Legion Uintah Vernal Pontiac Cars Snyder

Baby boy born to Ogden couple Stephens in Teb

Word has been received that a baby boy was born Teb 23 to Mr and Mrs Kenneth Stephens of Ogden. Mrs Stephens is the former Sharon York, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jess York of Vernal.

Kenneth Stephens Ogden Stephens Sharon York Jess York Vernal

Maeser 2nd Ward Hoop Team Wins Trophy

Maeser second ward men’s basketball team captured the consolation trophy Wednesday night at the district playoffs in Roosevelt. Players listed include Glen Merkley Merlin Fenn Brent Feltch Francis Bowden Eddie Slade Neldun Hacking and David Raymuyssen. Mrs Archie McConkie spent Thursday in Pleasant Valley visiting with her daughter and family. The Primary officers and teachers held their In-Service meeting Tuesday evening at Leona McConkie’s home with Mildred Mansfield giving the lesson. Refreshments were provided by Jazel Atwood and Marcella Toper. Special guests were Bishopric members Leo Stacking and Lawrence Ad-

Donne W. Collett Mieser Roosevelt Glen Merkley Merlin Fenn Brent Feltch Francis Bowden Eddie Slade Neldun Hackingnd David Raymuyssen Archie = McConkie Pleasant Valley Leona McConkie Mildred Mansfield Jazel Atwood Marcella Toper Leo Stacking Lawrence Ad

Scout Leaders Plan Training Uintah District Session

Scout Leaders Plan Training in Uintah District Utah National Parka Council sets a March 16 training for Cub and Boy Scout leaders. William Farnsworth says the 7:30 pm session at the Jr Seminary Building covers pack administration and troop committee duties. Clair McKee Willard Kunzler lead pack admin while J Ferron Hack ing Rondo Warmon oversee troop committee. All instructors are district training committee members.

Uintah Utah National Parka Council William F Farnsworth Jr Seminary Willard Kunzler J Ferron Hacking Rondo Warmon Euch Scouting Mr Farnsworth

Jr Leaders Confab Set in Uintah Scout District

Uintah Scout District a 160 Junior Leaders Conference will be held at the Stake Center in Vernal Utah on Saturday March 19 from 7 am to 4 pm All boy scouts and explorers in Uintah District are invited to attend The program includes a Den Chief Conference a Patrol Leaders training session and an Explorer Leaders session Leaders Ted Phacker Carl Searle Ralph Olsen and Thomas Fitewells will direct the sessions Boys should bring a sack lunch and wear a uniform Training certificates will be issued to all participants.

Uintah Utah National Parks Council Stake Center Vernal William F Farnsworth Ted Phacker Den Carl Searle Ralph Olsen Thomas Fitewells

Weekend Visitors From Several Cities Reported

AMs and Roland Merkley Niles Mott spent the weekend in Salt Lake and Ogden with a friend. Arlo Caldwell of Salt Lake City and the Markell Caldwells of Roosevelt were visitors at the Lamond Caldwell home during the weekend. The Ferron Petersons visited in Manila Sunday with the Max Lemons. The Floyd Campbells took their son Jay War to Salt Lake Tuesday to have the bandages removed from his face. They were accompanied by Bula Maller and Mr Eugene McLean went to Salt Lake City Thursday where Eugene will reenter the hospital for observation. Girla from this ward attending the THA convention in Salt Lake this weekend were Pama Rae Campbell, Pauline Martinsen, Joye Williams, Lawana Teel, Margene Hall and Linda Mall. The Denzel Adams family are moving from the Joseph Bodily home to the store.

Ams Roland Merkley Niles Mott Salt Lake Ogden Arlo Caldwell Salt Lake City Markell Caldwells Roosevelt LaMond Caldwell Ferron Petersons Manila Max Lemons Floyd Campbells Jay War Bula Maller Eugene McLean Eugene Will R Girl Pama Rae Campbell Pauline Martinsen Joye Williams Lawana ‘Teel Margene Hall Linda Mall Denzel Adams Joseph Bodily

Bids Opened on Razing Bank Building

Bids were opened Friday at 1:30 pm in Salt Lake City offices of Slack and Winburn for demolition of the old Uintah Tank Building. Apparent low bid came from L C Stavenson of Roosevelt and Grant Hansen of Altamont at 500 dollars. Eight bids total. high bid over 22,000 dollars. Demolition unlikely to start until bids for the new First Security Bank Building on the same site are invited.

Slack and

Schools Plan Lunch Week in Uintah District 1960

Mayor Lester R Miracle designates March 14 18 1960 for school lunch awareness. Utah State School Food Service Associations push activities to promote balanced meals in schools and communities. School Lunch Program aims a five part meal including protein dish fruits vegetables bread butter and milk. Lola Christensen directs district lunches with School Lunch Unit Managers. Ralph A Preece attended a Salt Lake City seminar on new fire insurance policies. Earl Goodrich and daughter Ann hosted a party for husbands at Stewart Ashton home. Former beauty shop remodels for bank offices pending new building completion.

Lester NI Miracle Lester R. Miracle Utah Mitea Lola Christensen Uintah Ralph A Preece Riday Salt Lake City

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