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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1961
Page
10
Babson Park Mass lectures discuss how credit forms work with two main types of purchases. He warns readers to read fine print before signing and notes risks of repossession, especially for home and large appliances, urging prudent consideration for young couples and veterans.
Gentry Crothera of Vernal buys five Hereford bulls from Wm. J. and Lorna M. Ross of Steamboat Springs, Colo., per an American Hereford Association release. The note and furniture purchase details appear in a humorous aside, then the column shifts to a University of Michigan debt survey. It reports 68 percent of American households carry debt, with 48 percent in installment debt, 31 percent mortgage debt, and 14 percent over $1,000 in installment debt. One third of families with debt say they have enough savings to offset it.
The Thriftmaster G is listed as standard equipment on the Fleetmde model. A V8 option named Trademaster V8 is available at extra cost for enhanced performance.
Rulon Deen Skinner, District Scout Executive for Uintah Basin, Utah, is named Camp Director for the 1961 High Uinta Boy Scout Camp at Uinta Park July 10 to 15. James E. Bacon announces the appointment. Jerry B. Anderson will be Assistant Camp Director. Skinner, longtime head of six previous camps, promises a well-planned event as registrations begin.
The Jensen Homemakers Club met May 11 at Split Mountain Gorge to elect officers with President Sadie McConkle in charge. Bill Farnsworth grilled steaks and attendees shared a pot luck lunch as the nominating committee proposed candidates for the 1961 High Uinta Camp leadership under James E. Bacon and Archie A. Johnson. Last year the camp drew 319 boy scouts and leaders from Duchesne, Roosevelt and Uintah districts.
National Guard meeting led by First Sgt Frank MacKnight opened with colors posted by color guard Sgt Tom Dockery Pfc Harold Wenline and Pfc Wallace Perry. Letter to employers planned about September 6 to 20 camp with 15 days off.
Alice White and others chose Ethel Yourdon as president, Gladys Slaugh as vice president, Ila Petergon as secretary treasurer replacing Sadie McConkie, Barbara Slaugh and Joye Tinaletn. Next meeting will be in September as no meetings occur in summer.
Utah Division of Fish and Game announces planting of nearly 4 million catchable trout before the June 3 general angling season. Trucks from eleven hatcheries stock water bodies as drought tightens water tables, with continued adjustments to schedules to favor waters with higher survival while many streams and stillwaters face reduced fishings.
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