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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1961
Page
13
On May 7 the Vernal Utah National Guard unit conducted a drill portion of a seven part series. Set Frank MacKnight led the company through church services directed by SP 5 James A. Gray at Uintah High School. A board of review decided promotions for members missing drills.
Uintah High School delegates to the University of Utah Model United Nations recently joined Vernon Rotary Club for a four day program run by Harold Hullinger and introduced by Aaron Hansen. Students represented Iraq and Lebanon during the April 13 15 event. Mike Batty was named Jr Rotarian for May.
Reporter Judy covers a Stitch and Chatter Club gathering at Cathy Locke's home. Janet Mason chairs, attendees sing, Barbara Mason demonstrates sewing on a button, and minutes are read. Refreshments follow. The group sings The Battle Hymn of the Republic before adjournment.
Altamont hosts the 19th annual livestock show with registration from 8 am. The junior livestock halter events start at 5 am and the working horse competition runs through the day including a trail ride and horsemanship events. A junior livestock judging contest for high school students begins at 1 pm with sheep judging at 2 pm.
A beatnik asks about George noting he is from square ville. The tale says the power failed at George's girlfriend’s home and he spent the night fiddling with the fuses rather than relaxing.
Red Wash residents Art and McKnight planned a three week trip to California Oregon Washington and Canada. Marie Wardle and daughter visited Vernal at the homes of Lilly May Batty and Nola Kendall. Hugh Coy traveled to Craig on business. Several locals attended gatherings at Ver nal and Rangely including dinner visits with Carl Workman family and Jimmy McKnight. Nearby residents from Rangely Jensen Meeker and Ogden joined hospital work and open houses.
Paul Guillory Sr and Tom Jones received 15 and 16 year pins from California Oil Co at a Bonfire Room dinner in the Skillet Cafe Vernal. Attendees included L C Souller Denver and Dick Green. Guests Wes Punches Leal Anderson. Mrs Blanche Wilkins and family Jensen. Vera Mater host.
Mrs Abe Hatch hosts weekend guests Mrs Wilm Florence and daughters Martha Gail Kathleen of Salt Lake City. Karl Hatch of Roosevelt and Willis Stevens visited Willow Creek. Sheldon Galley of Vernal stayed with the Hatch family. Lloyd Hatch and daughter Marla Gaye traveled to Vernal to register for school.
Fall and Abe Match traveled to Vernal on business and stayed at their daughter's home. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Match attended a Meeser wedding dance honoring Mr. and Mrs. Donald Wall, a cousin of Mrs. Hatch. Clive Sprouse visited the upper ranch, selling properties while Austin Wardle and son Ray of Leota stayed at the Abe Hatch home, moving cattle toward Ouray.
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