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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1959
Page
1
Reports indicate a Dutch John celebration may coincide with Vernal’s Neighbor Day on May 23. A bridge access project near Blaming Gorge speeds toward completion with merchants planning major attraction details and coupon booklets for residents.
Vernal City Superintendent Duetl (Duett) Dennett stated Wednesday there is absolutely no charge for dumping at the city dump. He noted many people think a private caretaker has been hired, but no such arrangement exists. He urged cooperation in dumping according to caretaker instructions.
Groundbreaking ceremonies for the Vernal Unit of the Central Utah Project set for May 14 at 1 30 PM after the award of a 1 053 924 contract to Morrison Knudsen Co Inc of Salt Lake City. The event will feature speakers including Gov George D Clyde U S Senator Frank E Moss and officials from Interior.
A small game archery shoot is planned for Saturday and Sunday at Red Wes field. Sponsored by the American Bowhunters Assn of Utah, the event begins daily at 10 am. All Utah archers are invited to participate on either day.
A new business opened this week at 13 So Vernal Avenue to be called Melody Garden. Operator Mrs John M Liebhardt reported a varied stock including pops and classical records books magazines and fishing gear. A section will sell massage equipment both furniture and portable units supervised by Mrs Liebhardt.
Dr Nicholas Nyaradi of Bradley University will address the Utah Junior Chamber of Commerce annual convention in Vernal May 16 to 17 amid a record 700 reservations. The program includes a Friday night talk at Main Theater open to the public, with other events, parades, and social gatherings planned.
In an April 26 incident Sack and Bullock report a piece of metal fell on a foot, breaking five toes and requiring a cane for traction. The accident occurred while attempting to move a cant.
Elder Antoine Hiving of the First Council, of Seventy, will address Uintah Stake quarterly conference May 10 and 17. General sessions open to the public Sunday at 1 00 am and 2 00 pm in the stake tabernacle, with Saturday sessions in Naples Ward chapel. A priesthood leadership meeting at 6 30 am includes stake presidency, clerks, high council, quorum presidencies, and ward clerks, for Aaronic Priesthood and word teaching committees.
M Naughton president of Utah Power and Light Co urged adequate proportion of power from the Upper Colorado Storage Project at a public Works subcommittee hearing. He called for transmission line planning and coordination with utilities serving the area to ensure regional power distribution aligns with oceanic and reclamation plant operations.
Governor Clyde and fellow Western governors urged a larger 77 million dollar Upper Colorado storage program budget for the 1960 fiscal year. They asked Congress to fund Curecraft Dam in western Colorado, Reedkanes and Cemmond irrigation projects, and Smith Fork irrigation in Colorado Wyoming New Mexico, plus advance planning for the Colorado Project. They backed key President budget items Glen Canyon Flaming Gorge Navajo Dam and related transmission costs.
Sunday Mother's Day observances spread through Uintah Basin with special tributes in LDS chapels and First Baptist Church. The Baptist church will honor its oldest and youngest mother with gifts during morning services, while Sunday school members perform a short play. Congregational church also plans a special tribute during services led by Reverend Andy Ander a Hiringsby.
Ray Spendlove was named president of the Little League for the coming season at a recent meeting. Calvin Johnson was named vice president, and Mrs. Bill Jamas was reelected secretary-treasurer. Directors are Ray Trobberthettd and Paul Armstrong. Tryout practice began for 9 to 10 year-olds and 11 to 12 year-olds this week, with regular practice set and league play starting June 8. Managers for the year are Max Woolley, Tom Downard, and Al Tat.
About 143 scouts and leaders from 12 of 16 Uintah District troops camped at Merkley Park Friday and Saturday for the 1959 Uintah District Camporee. The event featured campfire programs, scoutcraft contests, and inspections with several troops earning A and B honors.
A 17 year old Randlett girl wrecked a 1030 Ford Sedan driven by Madeline M Ordek on a county road 105 miles east of Rand Lett. The eastbound car sped, slid 166 feet, left the road 105 feet, rolled, and stopped after 40 more feet. Passenger Wotts Patterson, 30, of Ouray, uninjured. Police cited the driver for No operator's license, reckless driving and failing to remain at the scene. Patrolman Donald Gate investigated.
Gene Hall will serve as head scorekeeper and Cal Johnson will act as player agent for the organization. The arrangement assigns Hall lead duties in game scoring while Johnson handles player representation and related tasks.
A garbled OCR item hints at a familial dispute about marriage. The readable bits show a father addressing a would be son in law and contemplating how he can help if his daughter marries him. Details such as names, places, or dates are missing.
On May 6, American Problems classes of Uintah High School visited the state hospital in Utsh Cate. They presented a program for several wards and toured the hospital facilities. They then visited Vik State Training Beboo at American Forks for a tour and trial visit of the school.
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