Recreation funds sought at Uintah County meeting
Rev Robert B Greene of Whiterocks asked for 1380 from recreation funds to develop a recreation area on reservation land owned by Indians but used by the Episcopal Church. Commissioners will study needs and visit the site. Mayor Alvin Kay pressed for golf course road improvements. They will seek upgrades when the regular road program ends. Uintah County to contract Derice Balls of Roy to crush 10000 tons of overburden at the asphalt pit for 50 cents per ton. Monday marked the first day of tax equalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah County
Robert B. Greene
Whiterocks
Episcopal Church
Alvin Kay
Derice Balls
Roy
Utah
Community Notes Reflect Local Travels and Civic News
Local families share travel reports from California and Utah including medical care in San Francisco and visits to Salt Lake City. Community leaders are sustained in church roles, with Betty Sheller named Relief Society secretary and Donald Batty noted as a medical patient at Uintah County Hospital. The Cub Scout Carnival and Mystery Trip are highlighted along with moves to Vernal and Altamont and a visit from East Lake City relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Kloeppel
California
Kloeppel
San Francisco
Ray Gardiner
Ross Billyings
Don A. Winn
Miler Daily
Stasst
James Allred
Betty Sheller A
Relief Society
Nacry D. Kidd
MLA
Dezzie Billings
Donald Batty
Uintah County Hospital
Claud Mathews
Altamont
J. F
Salt Lake City
Owen Spiers
Niles Hastem
Denver
Norma Wiswell
Darin Rasmussen
Willard Rasmussen
David Rasmussen
Lee Sowards
Hon Duncan
Neala
John Powell
Jack Sheffer
Eldon Billings
Maybell
Colorado
Leon Gal Jey
Clair Batty
Arvil Allred
Manti
Vernal
Chuck
Bobby Powell
Salina
Kansas
Bobby
Dale Thacker
Roy Scauts
Cam Norce
Tron Springs
Ashley
Richard Gates
East Lake City
Porter Long
School Spring Festival Second Grade News Reporter Report
Cherrall Moss describes a spring festival titled Carnival Time with classes dancing Maypole braids and a school dance called Bingo. Parents attended as students performed and a bake sale followed the program, ending in a joyful note about the fun and family involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherrall Moss
Science Walk Picnic Still A Petty Campfire Tale
Students describe a science walk with sack lunches and a creek side picnic. Mischief includes a hot dog being dropped into a fire and a minor burn, plus cleanup to avoid littering at the end of the outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis
David
Kerry
Eliott
Janie
Festival Profits To Beautify School Grounds
Ashley Valley Elementary Spring Carnival raised 326 dollars for beautifying the school grounds. Notable participants included Rose Mary Bigelow Melva Nickell Hence Shimmin Shirley Rosene Virginia Allred Kay Slaugh Vanda McKeachnie Bonnie Milleeam Ellen Galley Betty Caldwell Arlene Taylor Nancy Grua Marge Gagan Shirley Dougherty Chuck Watkins Alice Aycock Frances Anderson Jean Sweeney. Equipment donors were LDS Third Ward Chapel Ted Jenkins Ver nal Jaycees Paul Butty Lewis Abegelen and Chuck Watkins Eleanor Roylance was project chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashley Valley
Ashley Elementary
PTA
Rose Mary Bigelow
Melva Nickell
Hence’ Shimmin
Shirley Rosene
Virginia Allred
Kay Slaugh
Vanda McKeachnie
Bonnie Milleeam
Ellen Galley
Betty Caldwell
Arlene Taylor
Nancy Grua
Marge Gagan
Shirley Dougherty
Chuck Watkins
Alice Aycock
Frances Anderson
Jean Sweeney
LDS Third Ward Chapel
Ted Jenkins
Vernal Jaycees
Paul Butty
Lewis Abegelen
Eleanor Roylance
Science walk notes and field trip mishaps
Reporter Michael Hancock describes a science walk with plants animals birds and insects and bones found Rodney and Michael saw a snake and a Wizard under a rack Oliver Tam reports playing with a milk carton ball and willows Everett Lola and Michael fell in a ditch. Oliver led the return while Cherrel and Clara tired near sleep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Hancock
Rodney
Michael
Oliver Tam
Everett
Lola
Oliver
Cherrel
Clara
Clean-Up Morning at Whiterocks School Brightens Grounds
Sixth grade Nessie covers Whiterocks School cleanup morning. Classes cleaned the lawn and surrounding areas to prepare for the Spring Festival. By noon students collected rocks sticks and old papers, improving the school’s appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nessie
Whiterocks School
Spring Festival at Whiterocks School Highlights Sixth Grade Dances
Friday May 17 Whiterocks School hosted a Spring Festival. The sixth grade performed an Indian dance and an Irish dance followed by a carnival with fish ponds and various selling booths. Students reported it was a lot of fun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Wopsock
Whiterocks School
Mrs Merkley Replaces Winn On Lunch Duty
Mrs Winn served about two weeks before Mrs Merkley took over lunch duty. She is described as a good cook who provided meals for everyone. The note expresses hope she can cook for the group again sometime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winn
Delbert Markey
Whiterocks 6th Grade Trip Planned to Alterta Jr
The Whiterocks 6th grade, led by Merton Robb, will visit Alterta Jr on May 24. Students will ride Mr Hoopes' bus to Alterta, tour the school, eat lunch at Todd, and attend a track meet with other visiting 6th graders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehocks
Merton Robb
Whiterocks
Vielt Alterta Jr
Hugh
Hoopes
Alterta
Todd
Cub Scouts Circus Party Brightens Vernal Ward
The Vernal 2nd Ward Cub Scouts sponsored a Cub Scout Circus for ward members last Friday. Outside shows peep shows games and a tiny circus act with animals trainers and clowns entertained attendees. It was an enjoyable event for all who attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre
Francis Hichens
Vernal 2Nd Ward
Cub Scouts
Priday
Funeral Held May 18 for Basin Pioneer George Bracken
Funeral services for George Bracken longtime Basin pioneer were held May 18 at the Stoke Center in Roosevelt. The service included prayers by Francis Todd and oration by Bishop Orlan Cook, with the Ballard Singing Mothers performing. Bracken, born August 8, 1869, in Pine Valley Utah, helped settle Roosevelt area, served as Alterra High School custodian, and left a wife, four sons, four daughters, twenty-eight grandchildren, and one great granddaughter. Burial followed at Roosevelt Cemetery under Olpin Mortuary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
George Bracken
LDS
Salt Lake City
Stoke Center
Roosevelt
Francis Todd
Brigham City
Orlan Cook
R. L. Beardalt
Arthur Smith
Gary Gardner
Leland Angus
Karl Shisler
Junior Betts
Bishop
Gelden Collinge
LeRoy
Ronald Campbell
Jane
Calif
Douglas Kettle
Terry
Jerald
Raymond Bracken
Roosevelt Cemetery
Olpin Mortuary
Russel Todd
Mr. Bracken
Karl, Duatre
Lynn Bracken
Elton
Ardis) Kettle
Charles
Rhea) Pool
Guy Bracken
Lynn
Merle) Campbell
W. P
Ellen) Marshall
Tone
California
JeRoy
Clara) Rust
Altamont
Fred
Ethel) Carpenter
Manti
Leland Bracken
San Diego
Pine Valley
Washington County
Utah
Orlando H
Martha Mathews Bracken
Ellen Todd
Salt Lake
LDS Temple
Indian Beach
Ft. Ducchesne
Uintah Stakes Academy
Vernal
Roosevelt Area
Drackens
Leeton
Bracken
Hooseevit
Roosevelt and
Randleit
Alterra
Alterra High School
Farewell testimonial set for Elder Brent A Anderson
A Sunday 7 p.m. farewell service will honor Elder Brent A. Anderson at the Vernal First Ward chapel. Speakers include Court Anderson and Bishop Thomas Howells with musical selections by family members and local musicians. Anderson plans to depart June 10 for the Central States Mission and may reside at 302 South Pleasant St in Independence Missouri while awaiting assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brent Anderson
Ino
Brent A. Anderson
Brent
LaBell Anderson
Court Anderson
Thomas Howells
Dale Caldwell
Jonathan Jones
Anderson
Mission
Central States Mission
South Pleasant St. Independence
Missouri
Uintah High School
Jrro
Ue iv
Utah National Guard
Washington
Weber State College
Scouts Complete Area Camporee in Uintah District
Scouts completed the spring Camporee in Iron Springs with 13 troops and over 200 participants. The event featured a conservation theme with leaders from Whiterocks Hatchery Utah Fish and Game Dept and the Forest Service, awarding blue and red ribbon honors for proficiency and standard awards. The next Uintah District event is the High Uinta Camp at Windy Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah
Iron Springs
BiLl Mott
Max North
Whiterocks Fish Hatchery
Bob Neilson
Utah Fish and Game Dept
Norm Levy
U.S. Forest Service
Vernal
Glines
Ashby
Bonanza
Maeser
Naples
Davis
Kiwanis Club
Jensen
Windy Park
Final Rites Held Thursday for W. D. Harrison
Final rites were held Thursday at the Nap les Ward LDS chapel for William Duke Harrison 87 who died May 20 at his home after an illness He was born August 1 1895 in Vernal married Flora Mamie Kidd in Vernal October 18 1921 and their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on May 28 1853 He leaves a large family and 25 grandchildren with service details including a Vernal Memorial Park Cemetery burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naples Ward
William Duke Harrison
Mr. Harrison
Vernal
Richard and
Elmira Duke Harrison
Flora Mamie Kidd
Salt Lake
District to Joint Basin Council on High Adventure
The district plans to join with other districts in the Basin and Council for the high adventure program. Troop reservations for the High Uinta Camp should be submitted promptly as urged by officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Offtelats
Daniel B. Beard Named Regional Director of Park Service
Daniel B. Beard, longtime National Park Service official and former Dinosaur National Monument superintendent, was appointed Regional Director. The Interior Department announced the Friday move, noting Beard’s 30 years of federal service and prior role as Assistant Director in charge of Public Affairs. He is the son of Daniel C. and Beatrice A. Beard. his father helped found the Boy Scout movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel B. Beard
Dinosaur National Monument
National Park Service
Santa Fe
Secretary of the Interior
Stewart L. Udall
Beard
Department of the Interior
National Pack Service
Washington, D. C
Daniel C
Beatrice A. Beard
Dan Beard
American Boy Scout Movement
Vernal Welcomes New Beauty Shop Jean's Salon of Beauty
Vernal opens Jean's Salon of Beauty at the Green Stamp Redemption Center building. Mrs. Jean Mitchell owns and operates with six years in cosmetology. A Hollywood Beauty College graduate, she trained as an instructor at Marys Career College and Hollywood Reaasury College in Jaden. She will be assisted by one other operator. The Mitchells reside at 41 Sn Wasatch Ave with five children Cheri and Max.
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Vernal’s
Jean
Salon of Beauty
Green Stamp Redemption Center
Jean Mitchell
Lcensed
Hollywood Beauty College of
Provo
Mary's Career College
Holywood Reaaury College
Jaden
Mitchell
Seven Straight Stitches Meeting Notes at Usery Home
The fifth meeting of the group Seven Straight Stitches was held at the home of Sally and Mary Usery. Members recited the 42 Pledge sang songs and approved minutes. They discussed summer activities planned a party on Jones Street and adjourned with next gathering at Michele Shewells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manteno ‘Wardle
Sally
Mary Usery
Michele Shewells
Jr Horse Lovers 4 H Club Holds First Meeting
Ellis Caldwell reports the Jr Horse Lovers 4 H Club met at Leland McNeill's after the community trail ride. The project focused on teaching young colts to read, with two colts providing practice for attendees. Jennifer Postma led a prayer and Susan Barnett directed a song. The next meeting is planned for Thursday June 6 to plan a future rodeo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horse Lovers 4-H Club
Ellis Caldwell
Jr. Horse Lovers Club
Leland McNeill
Jennifer Postma
Susan Barnett
Jolo Club Teaches Health Charts Sewing Skills
Mrs Barclay Gardner leads the group through health charts and button sewing during the work period. They plan to invite parents to the next meeting and prepare to start their skirts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stah
Barclay Gardner
Manwaring Family Trip Plans to Hawaii
Estel and Grace Manwaring will depart Vernal Thursday for Salt Lake City to board a plane to Honolulu Hawaii. They will visit an LDS service mission and return to Vernal in about three weeks. Grace travels with their parents Mr and Mrs LaVell Manwaring. Estel plans to return in late June or August.
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Estel
Grace Manwarling
Vernal
Salt Lake City
Wonolulu
Hawaii
LDS
Grace
LaVell Manwaring
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Ashley W. Kloeppels
Ronald Winn
Pat Markey
Erocks School
Science Walk
David McKee
Doyle Haslem
Ann
Sherrie
Berdina
Doyle
Vernal Office Supply
Vernal Ave
Pliona
Basin
Central States
Misson
John Stagg
Britt Horrocks
Laktell Anderson
Gary, Court
Don Anderson
Rt Rich
W. D. Harrison
Orlo Goodrich
Mra. Cris Pane
Only Father
Norman Haslem
Verdin Manwaring
Lowe Goodrich
Phillip Manwaring
Rhea Goodrich
Reve Risner
Fay Horrocks
Relta Ruppe
Mrs. Pope
Don V. Christensen
Sterling
Bishop Goodrich
J. Ross Merrell
United Stake
Chellus Caldwell
Ming
Marty Paulson
Harmon S. Sowards
Farmer I
High Council
Beyond the
Mabel G. Goodrich
Glenn. Reynolds
Quorum of Elders
Vernal Memorial Park
Dee Manwaring
Lou Harbison
Boyd Merrell
Dallas Merrell
Loyd Roper
Max Martin
Richard Martin
Otlan Dale
Japan
Keith Arvene Harrison
Noah
Hannah) Rodeback
Harold
Marie) Merrell
Willard
Inez) Rasmussen
Kaysville
Harrison
Ethel Bryant
Pedro. Maestes
Joe Maestes
Payson
Vena Collett
Duane
Edna) Call
Bountiful
Betty Brokaw
Kenneth and
Verna Harrison
Myton
A. & L. Home Furnishings
North
White House
Soap Johnson Motor
Craig
Mtyso
North 4Th West
Vonda
Motorola
Roy Sprause
Matilda Ann Ellsworth
Ellsworth
Mysa
Hussband
Ike Yourdon
Tke Yourdon
Cary
Cushman
Echo Park Lodge
Spirit Lake
Merkley
Ray Clark
Gusher
Norman R. Fletcher
Olympic
Call
Glines Chapel
Love Goodrich
Myst
Fevel
RaiNbow
Viking
Heddon
FLY Rod
South Bend
Garth
Searle Electric
Ine
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