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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1957

Page

2

Beaver Creek Reservoir plans delayed by weather

Plans for Beaver Creek Reservoir face weather delays. The project would cover 60 to 75 acres when built and be stocked with pure cut throat trout. Local officials report a $1,700,000 department surplus and list new Vernal Red and Gun Club officers and directors. Arthur Tahakura Tahauri, arrived from the South Seas, sings Tahitian songs for the community.

Beaver Creek Humphrey Crane Brush Creek Ashley Creek Upper Brush Creek Arthur Tahakura Tahauri Vernal South Seas Vernal Red and Gun Club Dale Jensen Carl Searle Isla Klug Alvin Kay Burnell Haws Duane Paulson Jack ©. Turner Ralph Poace Lynn Pope

Graduation ceremonies span multiple schools with honors

Union High School plans Thursday graduation with diplomas awarded by School Board President Laron Ross. Music directed by Owen Burgener, with a recessional. Principals and board officers will present diplomas to a long list of graduates from Union, Altamont, Tablons, Duchesne, Ranguly, and Hangely High Schools.

Ing Union High School Pan Archange Laron Ross Union High School Board Owen F. Burgener Altamont High Altamont Ronde S Warmen E. J. Murphy Bonnie Ann Ames Jerry Bird Willard Leon Burton Gwendolyn Chapman Corene Cook Myrna Cook Carolyn Dastrup Deon Fisher Bob Goodrich Drew Goodrich Jay Goodrich Erryl Jacobson Luella Jensen Elaine Jenkins Rennae Ko Tablons High Tablena High School Gollie Defoe Patsy Curry Jimmy Deta Clifton Watdman Yvonne Woolley Prinscipal S. Hemingway

Oil Shale And Coal Development Could Boost U.S. Fuels

A proposal notes that oil shale, if processed for liquid fuels, would also yield coal with the same depletion allowance as regular oil and gas. The current 27 percent allowance stands. It cites Utah, Colorado and Wyoming shale deposits containing vast reserves and argues private capital could build a major fuels industry to raise revenues for the United States through development of public lands.

Uish Colorado Wyoming U.S Tanda

Stake Conference Proceedings Highlight Church Roles

The afternoon session opened with Now Let Us Rejoice as the congregation sang. Bishop Warren Billings gave a vocation address. Mother Harrison and E. Joseph Winder presided over the 338th Quorum of Seventy. New presidency appointees included Don M Walker Birchell Chadrich Leo Calder and Carl Gardiner. Wesley Bowden joined the High Council. several officers were released.

Fleta The Uord Ion Alter Hunter Samuel B. Woolley Warren Billings Jensen Clyde R. Anderson C. Brian O'Neil Ross Merrell Wesley Bowden Mother Harrison Joseph Winder One World Byron Goodrich Quorum of Seventy Edgar Jones Heber Harrison E. Joseph Winder Wesley Dowden High Council J. Ross Merrell Don M Walker Birchell Chadrich Leo Calder Carl Gardiner Wesley Bawden

Seminary graduation at Rangely Seminary ceremony

Rangely Seminary held a student centered program with the 196? class receiving certificates. Graduates included Myrna Anderson Coleen Bingham Jackie Gardner Hene Karren Betty Kendall Mina Kendall Bula Johnson John Johnson Biary Ellen Jones Coleen Pulley David Rust Dorothy Southam Donna Brady. Donna Brady earned her certificate for work completed at Rangely Seminary. Classes meet before school at 7:45 each morning. Frank R Weather, Principal, presented diplomas as William S Wallis, Board President, addressed the audience. Oiane Lyman introduced the program committee chair.

Myrna Anderson Coleen Bingham Jackie Gardiner Hene Karren Betty Kendall Mina Mae Kendall Bula Rae Johnson John Johnson Biary Ellen Jones Coleen Pulley David Rust Dorothy Frank R. Weather William 8. Wallis Board of Education Oiane Lyman

Livestock Fair Concession to Benefit Exhibitors Banquet

Vernal Lions club will run the concession booth at the fair with proceeds supporting the exhibitors and buyers banquet on May 20. Any remaining funds go to the fair grounds improvement committee as chairman Ken Stringham oversees the event. Health certificates are required for all cattle sheep and hogs entering the show checked by Dr. Winward. Breeding hog exhibitors pay hog cholera vaccination at the show. slaughter hogs are exempt.

Vernal Lions Club Ken Stringham Farnsworth Cairy Winward Mr. Fartaworth

Social calendar listings for May events and clubs

May calendar shows events for Variety Club Kiwanis Club Thelm Club 1618 B Club and Utopia Club on May 16 May 22 Utopia Club St Pauls Women's Guild DUP Camp Utohn May 23 Kiwanis Club May 23 UT Club and May 27 Kingsburg Congregational Church Guild outlining local group activities and meeting dates.

Variety Club Kiwanis Club Thelm Club 1618 & B Club Utopia Club St. Pauls Women's Guild DUP Camp Utohn U. T. Club Kingsburg Church Guild

Vernal and Hangely Seminaries Names and Staff

Other chairmen of committees were Sandra Hacking Sylvia Snow Carolyn Udy Kehl Be hunin Myrna Ann Watkins Di ane Busch Sharon Preece and Richard Perry. Other teachers at the Vernal Seminary are Duane D. Cail and Richard Magelby Mrs Lars Tforrocks teaches at the Hangely Seminary.

Sandra Hacking Sylvia Snow Carolyn Udy Kehl Behunin Myrna Ann Watkins Diane Busch Sharon Preece Richard Perry Vernal Seminary Duane D. Cail Richard Magelby Lars Tforrocks Hangely Seminary

Show honors awarded at Moon Lake FFA Junior Livestock Show

At the Moon Lake FFA Junior Livestock Show last week in Vernal and Lakeview areas, several grand champions were named in sheep, swine, dairy cattle, beef cattle, and heifer divisions. Winners included Scott Murdoch Roosevelt Hampshire fat lamb. Paul Monson Bluebell Listotk breeding ram. Lyle Gora Mt Emmons Columbia breeding ram. Mervin Dudley Jensen Hereford breeding cow. Ronald Dudley Randlett Hereford breeding cow. Kirk Brothergon Boneta purebred Hereford heifer. Clair Miles Mt Home purebred Suffolk ewe lamb.

Calif Scott Muurdock Roosevelt Trandlett Melstein Phil Lyons Mt. Home Hereford Ronald Dudley Randlett Mervin Dudley Jensen Eliot Ridley Wiiterocks Ronald Miles Lloyd Hunsaker Utah State College Francis Nielson Altamont Kirk Brothergon Boneta Uintah Farmer's Union Cooperative Mohort Lorg Mada Suffolk Ewe Lamb Clair Miles Glen Mohiman Moon Lake Keith Dagley Baird Evans Arcadia Laird Art Man Ehesp

Calendar of May Community Events and Dates

A calendar lists events around May including Priesthood Outing at Merkley Park and Daccalaureate Services on May 18, UHS Graduation on May 23, Memorial Day Pool opening on May 20, and end of school May 22 plus a May 28 MIA Dance at the Stake Center. The notes outline local activities across religious, educational, and civic gatherings.

Merkley Park MIA Dancer Stake Center UHS MIA Dance Stake Center

Plastic refrigerators lighter than steel models

A report notes plastic refrigerators now weigh about 150 pounds less than steel counterparts. The weight difference is highlighted as a key advantage in the ongoing shift toward plastic appliance construction.

Vernal Residents Injured in California Car Crash

Former Vernal residents Wayne Nelson and Mark McKee along with Mrs Dan Slaugh and another resident were hospitalized with bruises and shock after a collision near Lemon Grove California on a Saturday. The Nelsons were vacationing there and visiting Zamilles.

Vernal San Diego Bava Wayne Nelson Mark McKee Dan Slaugh

Letter to the Editor on Fluoridation and Personal Liberty

A Letter to the Editor argues about fluoridation of city water and its social implications. It claims parents can regulate fluoride intake for children, while centralized control risks totalitarian trends and forced medical treatment. The writer warns against surrendering individual judgment and liberty.

Roosevelt Roping Club Horse Show and Rodeo Winners

Roosevelt Roping Club staged its annual horse show on Wednesday May 8 and night rodeo. Quarter horses from Basin Colorado Salt Lake and nearby areas competed. Winners include Merlyn Reynolds George Taylor Nex Winterton and Clair Winterton in various divisions among 1954 1958 entries. Grand champion Gelding Floyd Lyons reserve Hugh Colton Forrest Hancock. Grand Champion Mare Forrest Hancock on Starduster Mary Nile lineage. Rodeo winners list Saddle Broncs and other events follow.

Roosevelt Roping Club The Basin Colorado Salt Lake Merlyn Reynolds George Taylor Nex Winterton Clair Winterton Elvin Bastian George Herrett Forest Mancock Western Ranch Store Wilkes Bill Green Doc Jenkins Matt Foley Wat 1 Ren Mitchell Boe Jenkins Neta Bas 'Tan Arbun Wilkerson Woody Searle Ronnie Young Lee Goodrich George Menge Floyd Tygona Hugh Colton Ray Jenson Ivan Merwill Chuck Henderson Warren Belcher Vaughn Wilkins Ollie Rasmussen Lorraine Wampton Reuben Russell Western Pleasure Western Ranch Styre Lorraine Hampton Forrest Hancock Clafr Winterton Wayne Bastian Powders Puff Fayone Floyd Lyons Re' Gerve Starduster Mary Nitec Mary Nile Roosevelt Western Ranch Store of Murray Poco Jim Denney Denhart

Odd Shape Trucks Bought to Haul Gilsonite Loads

American Gilsonite Company bought bridge shaped trucks that carry 26 tons per trip, three tons more than regular carriers. E F Goodner, the president, said the design reduces weight per payload for hauling gilsonite from Bonanza towns to the Craig plant. In Craig, gilsonite is packed for paint, lacquer, plastics and insulation uses.

American Gilsonite’ Company Bonanza Toines Craig Cole E.F. Goodner

Heber RoDeo Results and Local Roping Match Summary

Wayne Allen and Marlow Cropper top several rodeo events with fast times in team roping and calf roping. Notable finishes include Silent Disney and Lucky Madsen placing, while Kemp Motes and Marlow Cropper faced Floyd Lyons and Doc Jenkins in an after-show roping match. Roosevelt Roping Club thanks local merchants for trophies and support.

Wayne Allen Lucky Madsen Silent Disney Marlow Cropper Wayne Bastian Wayne Jennings Uinebacks Disney John Mascero Calfroy Ing Vaughn Wilkins Aec Jack Allred Arbun Wilkergon Floyd Lyons Lee Gary Floyd Doc Kemp Marlow Kemp Motes Roosevelt Roping Club

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