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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1963
Page
6
County agent Ben Lindsay outlines major pasture failure causes including poor seedbeds seed quality weeds improper management and low soil fertility. He stresses firm seedbeds quality certified seed weed control before seeding and delaying grazing until pastures establish a strong root system.
Avalon Lions Club and delegation urged Uintah County to allocate funds for area recreation. They seek a lighted sign project while noting Vernal on U.S. 40 lacks Sunday beer sales. Commissioners will study further and plan cemetery fund distribution grants of 100 dollars per cemetery plus two dollars per grave.
Fire on North Vernal Avenue in Ashley destroyed a small home and its contents. The alarm sounded at 4 am and firefighters extinguished the blaze by 7 am. Estimated loss is $5000. No injuries reported. Cause remains unknown.
Mr Lindsay cautions that keeping top growth through winter weakens plants unless grazed. Chipping and draglining aid droppings distribution to prevent patchy grazing. Legumes risk dying if mismanaged and rotation helps irrigation and fertilization. Fertile soils grow better and can be improved with barnyard manure and commercial fertilizers.
Several local items include a baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Orin Snow at Rawlins Wyoming. John William Jack Powell graduates from Fort Belvoir Engineers Officer Candidate School and becomes a second lieutenant. Fort Knox basic training for Hugh L Richens and Homer W Luck. Vernal red Cross shipped seventeen boxes to war centers. New tin can collection program starts June 1 in Utah. Vernal Chamber completes barbecue pit at Canyon Park. Barbara Hasmussen earns BYU gold medal as top pianist. Salt Lake City families relocate and frost damages fruit crops.
Thirty years ago on May 16 1937 Mr and Mrs Hitt Mitchell of Apalco visited home folks Sunday. Mrs Mitchell formerly Miss Afton Reynolds daughter of Fred Reynolds.
A collage of community short notices reports births engagements travel and snowbound loss of a rancher on a snow swept range and a missionary release and voyage plans along with social gatherings and a bridal shower reflecting local life in mid spring.
Bliss Wind Raekingham and Miss Hoda Katherine Ford of Vernal will receive a 1969 March of Dimes Health Careers Award. The award of 300.90 dollars is funded by Uintah County Chapter of the National Foundation. It will enable recipients to start studies in nursing and supports plans to offer similar awards yearly for high school seniors pursuing nursing occupational therapy and physical therapy. The program aims to address shortages in health personnel and expresses gratitude to Uintah County residents for contributions.
Miss Helen Evans and C ens Well Goodrich were married Wednesday in the Salt Lake Temple in a ceremony reported with brief details of the nuptials and setting.
Kenny Ashby of Murray is among nearly 400 students in the University of Utahs fourth annual commencement on June 10. He pursues the Medical Doctor degree after earning a Bachelor of Science in 1500 and membership in Alpha Epsilon Delta. Ashby and his wife Anita Stewart have two children. after graduation he will enter the U.S. Air Force for internship training.
Springville defeated Uintah 870 to 150 in a recent radio bowl contest taped at KSI station. Uintah had previously beaten Delta 355 to 170 on Thursday May 16. Springville advances to face Highland High for the State Championship after the loss.
Local insurer Ralph A Preece Agency advertises good service with contact at 60 EB Main Ph 789-2121 and listing for Lood Insurance.
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