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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1960
Page
1
A masked bandit attempted a hotel robbery at Hotel Vernal early Tuesday. Night clerk Charles James and cab driver Herbert Snyder intervened. Snyder struck the robber with a pistol barrel, knocking him out as the gun discharged, shattering a picture. Dar tel Zane Selbe, 33, was detained. The incident halted without further harm.
CRF Jyendereon, head of Utah Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, condemned what he called economic waste by major oil states seeking tighter production limits. He argued Utahans favor prudent restrictions, noting shale oil and asphaltic sands will be preserved for posterity. He warned outsiders would meet hostility if they pushed into Utah with limits.
Gary Sprouse 24 of Monticello Utah takes over Gardner’s Jewelry this week. He will rename the business Sprouse Jewelers and move to Vernal with his wife Rayma. Sprouse has five years in the jewelry trade and operates two other stores in Southern Utah, one each in Monticello and Blanding. Former owner Alex Gardner will stay in Vernal for several weeks before ending his motel interests.
Construction begins April 25 by RK McCullough Construction for Firat Security Bank on the Uintah State Bank site. Expected four month build with completion planned for late summer or early fall. Building features include insulated brick exterior, aluminum glass front with sunscreen, open banking room, mezzanine for expansion, new tellers cages, safety deposit and record vaults, and modern lighting and climate control.
A grand opening for the new Holiday Laundromat at 40 West Main is planned with free service on the first day for the public. After initial operations the shop will close briefly for final inspection. The text also notes UCLA affiliation and mentions Mr Sprouse as a Lions Club member.
Dr Barbara Moore arrives in Vernal on a coast to coast hike drawing large crowds at the Hotel Vernal. She tours with officials, receives gifts from local leaders, and continues her 2000 mile trek while discussing diet changes and personal sacrifice for the journey.
Sheriff Norman Fletcher filed a complaint and Selbe appeared before a Dodge County judge. Belbe was taken to hospital from the lobby by the office. Selbe had been released from Kansen State penitentiary October 1 after serving six years for burglary and other records. Freeman waived preliminary hearing and will appear in district court May 10.
A US Bureau of Mines report highlights vast shale oil deposits in Eastern Utah, Western Colorado, and parts of Wyoming. It notes potential reserves exceed 1.15 trillion barrels, with major portions in the Green River formation. The piece discusses historic development efforts, wartime synthetic fuel studies, and debates over mining versus underground atomic means to release oil.
Moon Lake Electric Assn Inc will hold a special meeting at Uintah High School Saturday at 2 pm. The purpose is to amend articles and by laws to meet state public utility requirements, including serving both members and non members. Moon Lake was formed in 1938 as a cooperative and faced Utah tax ruling in 1959. it seeks Utah recognition like its Colorado status.
Uintah Stake Conference activities run Saturday and Sunday May 14 and 15 with Cider John Longden addressing attendees. A leadership meeting at 4:30 pm, parents session at 4 pm, general sessions at 10 am and 2 pm, and an MIA session at 7:30 pm are planned at the stake center and tabernacle.
Uintah High School wins first place trophy at the Utah High School Relay Championships at BYU stadium Provo. Medley relay leaders include Dick Troberis Brian Weight Gerald Sarrison and Britt Morrocks with 352 dollars. Uintah also takes second in Interscholastic relay with Claca East Carbon BY. At BYU Invitational prior week Morrocks Skinner Roberts Wright lead medley relay 3 551. Gordon Harstrom Union places third in 120 hurdles and Terry Larson takes second in javelin.
The Ainish County Teachers Association held its annual awards banquet at the 7 11 Cafe on Monday evening April 25 with Lucille Watking as mistress of ceremonies. Dixie and Jewell Smuin provided musical accompaniment and Ruth Roberts gave a dentamine. Professional plaques were awarded to teachers who complied with Utah state laws and State Board of Education rules.
The Uintah Utes seek the Region title with one game left after a rained out clash with Duchesne. A win today in the make up against Notre Dame High School of Price would push Uintah to 4 and 2, tying Duchesne and Roosevelt for the top records and forcing a tiebreaker. Coach Bart Johnson’s squad beat Duchesne earlier and Duane Woolley earned his 4th win in a 6 1 victory over the Longhorns on a cold windy day.
The Ute Tribe Youth Camp Committee schedules two camps at Uintah Canyon for girls and younger boys and at Hill Creek for older boys. Subcommittees cover finance, programs, registration, personnel, facilities, sanitation, transport, and community relations. Registration days are April 27–28 at the Welfare Office Fort Duchesne. Uintah Camp runs June 6 to July 15 and July 25 to August 15, while Little Creek Camp operates continuously.
Uintah County reports six teleported cases of whooping cough for the week ending April 29, according to Utah State Health Department data. Five cases of strep infections and three cases of mumps were also noted in the same period.
Mr and Mrs Sam Colobel and Mr and Mrs Come Ramus left Vernal Friday for a tentay play in Las Vegas Nevada. They will attend the Grocerymen's Association and return to Vernal Monday.
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