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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1959

Page

2

Collision near Vernal sparks two citations

A two-vehicle truck auto crash occurred Saturday at 3 25 pm about a half mile west of Vernal on Maeser road causing minor property damage and yielding two citations. The 1956 International tank truck owned by Searle Gas and Planes and driven by Lewis Sheldon Galley 31 of Vernal collided with Colleen Chivers 18 of Vernal driving a leased sedan owned by Jack Brewer after the eastbound truck turned left into Searle Gas. Galley was cited for an improper left turn and Chivers for failure to give an audible warning before passing. Utah Highway Patrolman Ronald Gale reported the incident.

Vernal Maeser Road Mitle Drewn Jack Brewer Colleen Chivers Searle Gas Ap Planes Lewis Sheldon Galleys Chivers Mr. Galley Miss Chivers Utah Highway Walt Studebaker Maeser Nial Robinson Jensen

Mrs Alta York Burial Service Held In Vernal

Obituary notes the Salt Lake City death of Mrs. Alta York 44 born Mona Utah 1895 died May 3 after long illness. Funeral held at Harvard LDS Chapel Salt Lake City May 4 with burial at Vernal Memorial Park. Survived by two sons and two daughters, several siblings and grandchildren.

Hta May Kay York Salt Lake City Harvard Lds Salt Lake Orlan Johnson Vernal Memorial Park Cemetery York Mona Utah Golden York Mt. York Vernal Mra J. Leroy Key Dinosaur Monument University of Utah LDS Church Merbert Avenue Grant Ki York Hoyd L. York Ralph Dean) Trayes Lawrence Col Joe) Bloomquist Count

Burial in Leota For Mrs. Jenkins Former Resident

Funeral services for Mrs. Amy Catten Jenkins 63 formerly of Vernal were held May 5 at 1 00 pm at the Earl Christensen Mortuary San Diego California Mrs Jenkins died Friday morning May 1 in San Diego She was born August 20 1903 in London England daughter of Herbert F and Martha Jane Eade Catten She joined the LDS Church in 1907 married Albert E Jenkins in 1910 they settled in the Bear Lake valley later moving to Leola Vernal Salt Lake and Banff died after a long illness nine children survive including Max Jenkins Mrs Clive Indy Caldwell Bon l r egal Mary Phil Lipa Ruth Jenkins Llewellyn Jenkins Mrs Wallace Winder and others Burial was at the Leota cemetery with friends viewing Saturday noon to 1 pm

Amy Catten Jenkins Earl Christensen San Diego California Jenkins Amy Catten London England Herbert F Martha Jane Eade Catten LDS Church Albert E. Jenkins United States Balt Lake Valley Battako Leote Tittle Mr. Jenkins Léola Vernal Sheyer Salt Lake Ban Diegd Max Jenking Clive Indy Caldwell Bon Mra Mary Phil Lipa Wennett Barbare) Carson Berk Senkins Los Angeles Frank Enking Ruth Jenking North Dakota Llewellyn Jenkins East Lake Bid Bra Wallace Winder Aldren Will Dorothy Donald Eugene Tildy Paul Leota

Governors push Utah Central Project funding in hearings

Governors Clyde and Hickey urge congressional panels to approve advancing two million dollars for the Vernal and Emery County components of the Central Utah Project and Seedskadee work in Green River Basin, arguing early planning expedites construction. Colorado's McNichols backs early funds for the Curecanti unit of the Colorado River Storage Project to secure overall progress.

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Horse Open A Adult Western Love Triangle

A quirky western tale centers on a love triangle not involving a horse. Characters navigate rivalries and loyalties in a dusty frontier town with slow-burning tension and regionally flavored dialogue.

Former Resident Wins ESA Outstanding Member Award

Mrs Leila Baucum Seal of Vernal and former resident Mrs William A Seal of Midland Texas was named Outstanding ESAer of the Year by District 8 of Epsilon Sigma Alpha. The honor cited her personality and community work including organizing Kappa Gamma and Lambda zeta chapters, serving in ESA leadership, and volunteering with Cerebral Palsy, National Foundation, and charity drives.

William A Sool, Jr Midland Texas ESA Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Howard County Junior College Seal Leila Baucum Mra Wiley Daucum Vernal Mra Seal Kappa Gamma

Utilities officials urge early allocations for project

Mr Naughton cites 1959 Interior report showing advanced planning on the Colorado River Storage Project while 1960 budget language lags. He says private power proposals to market project power via utilities should be considered, urging congressional funds focus on water construction and that transmission lines be handled by investor owned utilities to avoid wasted effort and ensure consumer benefit.

Naughton Department of the Interior Colorado River Waa Interior Department Bureau Ap&l

Midland Study Club President and Geophysical Auxiliary Vice President

The source notes Mo and Mrs Seal, president of the Midland Study Club and vice president of the Permian Basin Geological and Geophysical Auxiliary, reside with their two sons at 2202 Sin Clair Street.

Sident Midland Study Club Permian Basin Geological and Geophysical Auxilary Mo Seal Sinclair Street

Officials Seek Cooperation on Water Project Funding

The head of UP&L joined several top private power executives in urging lawmakers to view the project as water oriented. They did not oppose $720,000 sought for planning transmission lines linking four dams but urged greater Interior Dept cooperation on the storage project and its transmission funds.

Up&l Colorado River Interior Department

Gambling ads prove results and boost sales

Newspaper ads drive results in sales campaigns as advertisers claim higher engagement and returns. The ad marketplace touts proven effectiveness, urging businesses to advertise to reach local readers and increase revenue.

Moose Officers Named for Year at Installation Meeting

At the Moose Installation on Tuesday April 28 Pilgrim Ted Thomas installed officers for the coming year. Calvin Gibbs was governor with Aubrey McCarrel as junior past governor and David Freemyer as junior governor. Other officers included Melvin Burke treasurer Reginald Burchinal prelate Jack Allred S year trustee James Lube two year trustee Nick Armin one year trustee Joyd Wilkins sergeant at arms William Sather assistant sergeant at arms Lee Taylor inner guard Marvin Haws outer guard and Francis Lenox secretary. The officers were elected two weeks earlier and the event was a joint meeting with the Moose women followed by a social with refreshments.

Moone Melvin Burke Aubrey McCorrel Calvin Gibbs David Freemyer Negineld Burchinal William Bather Marvin Haws Lew Toylos Francis Lenox Jack Allrud Nick Armijo Floyd Ames la Aubrey McCarrel Reginald Burchinal Jack Allred James Lube Nick Armin Joyd Wilkins William Sather Lee Taylor

Marriage License Issued To Nackford And Morgan

One marriage license was issued this week at the county clerk's office to David Nackford, 28, Bridge geland, and Leneta Morgan, 19, Duchesne, on May 6.

David Nackford Bridgegeland Leneta Morgan Duchesne

Brush Fire and Crash Report From Vernal Area

A brush fire neared a Utah Power plant near Ashley Creek, destroying six poles and cutting Vernal power. Crews restored service by Friday after installing new poles and using a diesel plant. Earlier, a 1950 Studebaker pickup rolled over north of Maeser injuring no one. driver Jensen Robinson and two passengers were cited for license and reckless driving issues.

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Utah Big Game Board Sets Dates for Five Public Meetings

The Utah Board of Big Game Control announced five annual district meetings to gather public input on the state's big game herds and hunts. Dates include June 15 in Cedar City, June 16 in Salina, June 17 in Roosevelt, June 10 in Salt Lake City, and June 19 in Ogden. Citizens with factual information on any herd or hunting concerns are urged to submit it for consideration.

Utah Board of Big Game Control Cedar City Salina Roosevelt Salt Lake City Ogden

Car Overturns On Rabbit Hunt Near Jensen

A 1958 Volkswagon overturned after hitting a rock near Jensen on Sunday morning, damaging the car about 300 dollars. Three men rabbits hunting in the open country near the refinery were inside Fritz G Stewart, 48, Jensen, owner and driver, and passengers Henry Walp, Vernal, and Ronald Stewart, Jensen. They righted the vehicle and returned to town. Patrolman Ronald Gale logged the report. No injuries or citations were recorded.

Five Men Board Sets Utah Hunting Season Dates

The five men board under Utah law and policy making body gathers information and plans attendance for the meeting nearest their area. After public sessions, the board will meet in executive session on June 20 to set the hunts for this year.

Five Utah

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