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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1957

Page

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Bond Vote Set For New County Building

Lincoln County commissioners approve a $400000 bond election to fund a new county building to be erected near the current site. Lincoln Are Bonding Co of Salt Lake City will manage. The plan includes furnishings and equipment with bonds not exceeding four percent. A prior $379000 joint city county bond election was defeated three years ago. A broader dog control program was also discussed to curb livestock damage from dogs.

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Seniors Plan Car Wash Benefit for New Tradition

Ulntah School seniors launch a fundraising car wash on May 22 to finance a post graduation celebration replacing prior all night events. Ashton Services and Showalter Motor Co donate gear. washing starts at 1 pm and runs all day, led by Dean Lundell and student leaders Maryin Crocker Doyle Davis Francis Allen Dorothy Fisher and Marva O.

Ulntah ‘School PTA Ashton Services Showalter Motor Co Dean Lundell Maryin Crocker Doyle Davis Francis Allen Dorothy Fisher Marva

Marriage license issued in past week at county courthouse

The only marriage license recorded last week was dated March 16 for Daniel E. Gibson of Rangely and Violer Chendy Welch of Denver, both of legal age.

County Court House Daniel E. Gibson Rangely Chendy Welch Denver

Food Storage Demonstration Schedule At LDS Stake Center

The Extension Service in cooperation with Ashley and Uintah Stakes Welfare Committees announces a Food Storage Demonstration at the LDS Stake Center. Sessions are Thursday March 21 at 7:30 p.m. for Uintah Stake members and the public north of Versl Main Street, and April 1 at 7:86 p.m. for Ashley Stake members and the public north of Versl Main Street. The program covers proper and improper storage of basic food items with an exhibit of a year’s supply and dehydrated foods for one adult, including bread baked from a century-old wheat.

Ashley and Uintah Stakes LDS Stake Center Uintah Stake Noain Verval Main Street Ashley Stake Versi Main Street Feesa Market

Ashley Stake Conference Scheduled for March 30 31

Ashley Stake Conference set for March 30 31 with Elder Marlon G Romney of the Twelve visiting as General Authority. Events include a Saturday priesthood leadership meeting at 6 30 pm in Vernal Ward chapel and a Sunday program in the Tabernacle at 7 30 pm with the Relief Society choir. Regular Fast Sunday services postponed to April 14 due to conferences.

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Frash Fire Suppressed with No Property Damage

A trash fire behind Clyde Eldredge at 201 East 2nd in North led Vernal City Fire Dept to respond at 2:40 PM Monday. The blaze was subdued rapidly with no property damage reported.

Clyde Eldredge East 2Nd North Vernal City Fire Dept

Home Demonstration on Safe Food Storage Practices

Demonstration led by Mrs. Jeno Eller and Lloyd A. Clement covers proper and improper storage of foods and canned water samples along with other items. The program aims to teach safe handling and storage methods for households and farms.

Jeno Eller Lloyd A. Clement

Bid results announced for Dinosaur Monument construction project

Bids opened at 8 am dominated by Security Construction, Lake City at 312163 and Turner Construction Co, Heber at 315000. Other bids include Weyer Construction Co, Salt Lake City 399000, with several regional firms submitting offers. Employee housing unit bids also opened, led by Gunter Construction Company Grand Junction at 52037, amid diverse bids from Lloyds Rector Rangely and American Coast Colorado Springs.

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Kiwanis Banquet and Elections Held March 29

Uintah County health report notes a quiet week with three strep cases and two influenza cases. A polio clinic for all ages is planned Tuesday March 26 at Avalon, Lapoit, Ann Whiteracks, Todd and Alterra schools with start times across the morning and early afternoon.

Breck Quigtin County Utah State Department” of Health Uintah County Westside

American Gilsonite Pipeline Testing Begins Near Grand Junction

American Gilsonite Company starts a test of a mile long pipeline from Bonanza to Gilsonite near Grand Junction Colorado. The eight inch line aims to move 700 tons daily of gilsonite slurry to a reduction center for conversion into gasolines and coke for the Pacific Northwest aluminum industry.

American Gilsonite Company Bonanza Gilsonite Grand Junction Colo Colorado Pacific Northwest E. PF. Goodner Salt Lake City

Uintah Division Speech and Drama Slated Friday

The Uintah High School hosts a one act speech and drama festival Friday under Ger al Wilde. The evening program at the echoal auditorium features Altamont’s The Party Line and No Greater Love by Duchema, Union’s Antle Spring, and Unitel’s Our Town third set. Judges from Brigham Young University will choose the best to represent the division.

Uintah Division Uintah High School Geral Wilde Theechoal Altamont Duchema Union Unitel Brigham Young University

Roping Club Plans Amateur Rodeo Here in June

Roping Club members met at 7 11 Cafe to map plans for the annual amateur rodeo set for June 23 to 28 in Vernal. Out of 25 members, 22 attended with 15 guests as tributes were paid to retiring officers Ralph Walker Don Holmes and Bus Eldredge. New officers are Leland McNeill president Wayne Wilkins vice president Aston Wilkins secretary. Performers Tamara Clark Elvis impersonation Dwaine Hall sang with Ralph Walker joining on guitar. Marie Paulson and Elma Smith provided dances. Officials promised a bigger rodeo with special attractions.

Ralph Walker Don Holmes Bus Eldredge Secre Leland McNeill Wayne Wilkins Aston Wilkins Tamara Clark Elvis Presley Dwaine Hall Saloy Marie Paulson Elma Smith

Funeral Honors Edgar Barker English Native

Funeral services for Edgar Barker an English native aged 72 were held today at 11 a.m. in the Naples Ward chapel and burial followed at Vernal Memorial Park. Barker a long-time Uintah Basin resident was survived by his wife Edith M. Carmichael and other family members. He was born August 26 1901 in England to George Randall Barker and Lillian May Tenett.

Panneva Orgar Barker Uintah Bésin Naples Ward Barial Vernat Memorial Park Barker le Salou Saurhier Edith Rt Bevae' Carmichael Cait Peiss Mr. Barker- Orn Devote Nan i George Randall Darkeer Lillian May Tenett England

Pruning Tour and Lecture Set for March 28

A pruning tour and education session will be held Thursday March 28 with Anson Call of Utah State University Extension leading a discussion and demonstration. Participants meet at 0:30 p.m. in the courtroom before traveling the valley to view proper pruning of fruit trees and ornamental shrubs. The talk covers cultivation of annual and large fruits and aims to attract both women and men.

Willem F. Femaworth Eee Parsons Anson Call Utah State University Extension Service Farntworth

Vernal Chamber Endorses Felich and Henderson for State Posts

Vernal Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday unanimously endorsed Fran Felich for the State Hod Commission and C R Henderson for the State Land Board. The slate was presented by State Sen B H Stringham and will go to Governor Clyde. Earlier reports noted Paul Stringham of Roosevelt named to the State Fish and Game Board.

Vernal Chamber of Commerce Fran Felich State Hod Commission C.R. Henderson State Land Board B. H. Stringham Clyde Paul Stringham Roosevelt State Fish and Game Board Jack C. Turner Vernal Trek Clab

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