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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1963
Page
1
Vandals damage Steinaker Reservoir site with burned markers, stolen buoys, shot signs and restrooms. Uintah County Sheriff Norman R. Fletcher warns public cooperation is needed to stop the destruction or the area could close to unsupervised recreation.
About 300 Moose lodge members from Vernal and six other Utah cities completed the 27th annual state convention in Vernal. A. A. McCarrel said 40 members joined guided tours of Planning Gorge Day recreational area and Dinosaur National Monument. More than 100 attended a Friday steak fry at McCarrel’s home. The Saturday morning general assembly featured addresses by Fred T. Wilson and Mrs. Eleanor Pietmonte.
Max North, White Rocks fish hatchery superintendent, reported lakes and streams stocked prior to the fishing season opener. Rainbow trout 9 to 10 inches were planted in Uintah River 4200, White Rocks River 2666, Lake Fork and Frog Ponds 1167, Yellowstone 3400, Moon Lake 11910, Borham Reservoir 2000, Sand Wash 1200, Paradise Reservoir 4000 if possible, Pole Creek 1300, Blue Brush Creek 2700 if conditions allow, and several other locations with varying feasibility for opening day.
Vernal area National Guard units train at Camp Williams and Bear River Canyon during a two week summer camp. Weighing in and judging events for the Uintah Basin Junior Livestock Show and Sale occur Monday through Wednesday at the fairgrounds with weigh masters Ken McLean and Reed Birchell.
Quality Gil and Tire Service of Murray acquires Cal and Jack’s Fleet Tire Service at 600 East Main. The deal includes property buildings equipment and inventory with Cal Gibbs remaining as general manager and Jack Allred out. Vernal staff stays. grand opening planned week of June 24 to July 3.
Stake President Wm B Wallis announces Ashley Stake LDS conference for Saturday June 8 and Sunday June 9 with General Boards of Sunday School YMMIA and YWMIA in attendance. Local meetings include MIA Saturday 6 p.m and Sunday School 8 p.m at Glines Ward chapel. General sessions Sunday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the stake tabernacle.
The annual Dinosaur Roundup in Queens features a Saturday dance at the armory with entertainment by the Wee Three from Las Vegas and Sandy Know. The Queen and attendants are crowned about 10 pm from 13 entrants judged on horsemanship personality and appearance. They will reign over the roundup August 8 5 and 10 and receive an all expense paid trip to Las Vegas.
Aaron Hartisen, second vice president of Uritsh Education Association, told the Vernal Chamber of Commerce that both sides matter and steps are needed to prevent Utah education from deteriorating. He criticized CAPS debates and urged discussion and compromise while noting Governor Clyde’s plan for a long term education probe as encouraging.
The Steinaker reservoir opens at 4 am Saturday with rainbows and gear on sale for the season. Officials predict strong results and crowded conditions, aided by easy access from Vernal.
The Fish and Game Department issues angling rules. The general season runs 4:00 a.m. June 1 to 11:30 p.m. November 30 with daily hours 4:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. All persons 12 and older need a license worn on outer clothing. Trout bag limit 10 fish or seven pounds. resident under twelve may take four fish or three pounds. nonresident under twelve fishes counted against licensed angler. Weight determined with heads and tails intact. Angling rules include definitions for attended equipment and trolling.
A $50,000 project at Vernal City Memorial Park cemetery aims for completion by midsummer. The new main entrance at Sid East will feature landscaping and an arch completed this week. Contractor Ashel Manwaring of Nagles heads the build with materials and labor at cost, per City Manager Buell Bennett.
A new sprinkling system at the cemetery will work with the existing three inch line to improve irrigation. Since the water line was installed and improvements began, the sale of complete lots has increased greatly, according to City Manager Buell Bennett.
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