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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1953
Page
10
Uintah County residents interested in forming an archery club are invited to attend a meeting Friday night at 8 at the city office. An organizer will be chosen if there is sufficient interest, and arrangements will be made to visit Salt Lake to explore existing archery clubs.
Uintah finished second in a regional track meet led by top marks from Union and Ute athletes. Qualifiers for state Class B include Phil Tenking, Wells, Slaugh, Duane Slaugh, Lee, Freestone, Ware, Anderson and others with events in high jump, shot put, discus, javelin and relays.
St. Paul s Episcopal Church will observe a second annual Family Sunday during National Family Week. Services start at 10 30 a m combining Church School and Morning Prayer with a special program. The regular coffee hour follows in the Parish House.
Funeral services for Joseph Ole Peterson 64 Myton former Vernal resident were held Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Myton Chapel by Bishop Glen Gilbert. He died at his ranch last Saturday. Born November 12 1888 at Vernal he was the son of Joseph and Mary Litster Peterson. He married Hasel BR Maranda October 27 1910 at Vernal. They had resided in Myton since 1932.
Mrs Orton Jones recently completed a three week trip visiting the eastern states. She flew from Denver to Washington D C where she stayed with her daughter and family Mr and Mrs Al Udall before touring Edgewood Maryland Williams burg Virginia Philadelphia and New York City She saw Manhattan Island the Statue of Liberty Rockefeller Center and Radio City Music Hall. Delayne R Russell a former Alaska Motion Picture Co worker is seeking Vernal photo club members. The Mustell family plan to settle in Vernal Maryland?
Uintah County Water Users Association schedules its annual meeting Monday May 11 at 6 p m in the Court Room Uintah County Court Use. Leland Sowards president urges every water user in the county to attend as culinary irrigation and industrial users are all included. The group aims to develop and conserve water and gives the average resident a voice in allocations. The association acts as a channel with Utah Water and Power Board for project priorities in Uintah County.
A Hatch Sundquist of Route 1 Vernal completed training at Rock Island Uunoise in wheel alignment and balancing. He will return to Basin Chevrolet Vernal after a three week intensive study at Bear Manufacturing Company. The school attracts students worldwide. Sundquist resumes work at Basin Chevrolet 179 W Main Street Vernal.
Abe Ray, chairman of the National Council of the Episcopal Church committee on Christian Education, will be in Vernal Monday May 11. He speaks at St Paul’s Episcopal Church at 8 A.M. The educator has toured the United States conducting training courses for church leaders and is described as a popular speaker and humorist with a punch.
Unitah High P T A heard a five point report on the State 60min commission survey of education and facilities. Principal speakers included Fran Fletch Ruth Haslen Electa Caldewell and Max Abbott outlining recommendations on school plants transport organization administration staff finance lunch and survey operations. Elections named Charles Johnson as next year president Leora Jacobe as vice president and Inez Cooper as secretary. Other notes include staff and local family updates and sewing contest plans with Make It Yourself With Wool activities near September.
Nine members and guest Donna Sundquist gathered for the April meeting at Mrs. Wayne Bullock's home. After refreshments, the hostess spoke on pe culture and gaze of gladialus and distributed two glad bulbs as a centerpiece. A draw prize went to Mrs. Harvey Gaster. New officers for the year include Rex Alltel as president and Charles Kenney as vice president with Weldon Carroll serving as secretary treasurer. Carroll will entertain May 28.
Medical parents at Uintah County Hospital this week include Clet Preece Elmer Collins Ie ber Powell Vivian Hall Sharon Richens Fred Reynolds William B Cloward Mrs John D Young Mrs Nettle Squires and Mike Gabriel Surgical patients are Mrs H A Taylor Mrs Paul M Bat ty Mrs Jesse Richens and Pat ay Stewart
The Women’s Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church of Vernat met at Frank Hivats home for a Bible study on 1st and 2nd Chronicles led by Mrs. L. Z. Fevian. A brief business session discussed the Mothers and Daughters Banquet to be held Friday at the church, followed by a dessert service.
William Reese aged 23 and Vernal resident Leora Smith aged 18 obtained a marriage license in Vernal on May 1. Duane Iley 24 and Carol Icking 35, both of Vernal, were issued a license on May 7. Nell Caldwell 27 of Bonanza and Barbara Mason 38 of Vernal were licensed May 2.
A mixed bundle of classifieds and notices lists items for sale including a 15 foot outboard runabout with a Martin motor in good condition, a 0 acre farm for sale near Maeser Store, and a large furnished apartment for rent. Also advertised are services, a home care job, livestock listings of ewes with lambs, and a family dinner honoring George Baxter's 86th birthday at Motel Vernal with relatives from Salt Lake and Hinckley traveling to attend.
Clair R Hopkins spoke to Maeser Glines P T A about a possible special legislative session to address school issues and two recommendations from the 0 man commission survey. He chairs the Legislative Council which meets in Vernal May 15 to discuss education needs and finance. Dr Dan Price and Dr John Shimmin also spoke.
Governor J Bracken Lee proclaims May 16 Armed Forces Day. Vernal plans a special parade and programs by the Armory Committee of the Vernal Chamber of Commerce. Bill Wilson named committee chair. Officials and federal agencies in Utah urged to cooperate with the military for observance led by the adjutant general.
A large shipment of fresh Hawaiian Vanda Orchids arrives by plane Friday to Uintah Rexall Drug with each Mother Day candy purchase. Manager Bill Dunn notes 150 orchids were selected and packed. Orchids are two to two inches long and described as hardy yet delicate.
Social events noted include B G girls day and Kiwanis. A senior reception and American Legion Auxiliary gathering are mentioned with unnamed details.
The clipping lists multiple events from March to mid May including Congregational Conference activities, Girls Day events, a State Track Meet, golf course opening, Kiwanis and baseball dates, a senior reception, and the Utah Legislative Council meeting in Vernal. It also notes Armed Forces Day plans and a summary of Atlantic passenger traffic last year. Mrs. Hiram Richardson returned from Logan with her sons Howard and Marvin attending USAC and Agathon activities.
Spring City moves to buy about 000 acres around Ashley Canyon Spring from Forest Service land to restore watershed health. City aims to fence and restrict grazing with help from Forest Service and BLM.
HE Seeley and Arthur Soderquist were reelected three year directors of the Brush Creek Cattle Association at a meeting in the United State Bank Building last Friday. The group also passed a motion to hire a rider.
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