Vernal Drug celebrates 50 years of community service and growth
Vernal Drug Company marks nearly five decades of service with a facelift and renovated store. From three employees to sixteen, its history dates to 1902 with founders Carter, Siddoway, Bullock, and others. The firm pioneered local commerce, installed Utah’s first pump fountain in 1907, and has donated over $20,000 to churches, schools, and hospitals.
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Vernal Drug Company
Utah
Vernal Drigg Company Corporation
Arles S. Carter
Wm. H. Siddoway
J. K. Bullock
M. Young
John S. Hacking
S Bennion
George Calder
Wiliam H. Smart
Peter Hansen
Dr. O'Donnell
Colton
Wallace Calder
Price
Vernal Drug
Uintad State Bank
Lawrence Allan
R. C. Cooper
Cooper
Glenn HL Cooper
Nemy Milbeeam
HW. Woolley
Arizona
Roosevelt Drug Co
Roosevelt Drug
James H. Mease
New LDS Chapel Dedicated At Meeker
The Meeker Latter-day Saint chapel was officially dedicated May 20 by Bruce R. McConkie. Church leaders present included Ray E. Dillman of the Western States Mission Lester B. Whitten of Grand Junction branch Lamont Robertson of Grand Valley branch and Elmer Baer of Glenwood Springs branch.
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Bruce R. McConkie
First Council of Seventy
Ray E. Dillman
Western States Mission
Lester B. Whitten
Grand Junction
Lamont Robertson
Grand Valey
Elmer Baer
Glenwood Springs
Court of Honor Bestows Scout Awards
Kiwanis sponsored Troop No. 237 held a Court of Honor with 30 year veteran Harold M. Lundell and 5-year veteran Scoutmaster Carl E. Searle recognized. The advancement board included A. Alwyn Call, Orlo Goodrich, Richard Jensen, Alvin Weeks and Dr. W. L. Nielson. Tenderfoot recipients were John McCoy, Dan Samuels, Walter McCoy and Merlin Johnson. Second class honorees included Clifford Hatch, Sterling Kendall, JJ Abegelen, Phillip Bryson, Floyd Hullinger, Kenneth Olsen, Kent Davis, Kent Stringham, Verle Mackay, Robert Stringham, Dean Lundell, XK Clark Naylor, Carl Merrett and Floyd Barnett. Star badges went to Bob Francke, Steve Tate and Kenneth Caldwell. Other honors covered 100 percent Boy Scouts of America banners for Kiwanis Troop No. 237, Maeser Troop No. 231 and Tridel, Troop No. 242, along with awards for firemanship, public health, agriculture, skiing, athletics, safety and pathfinding awarded to Steve Tate and others.
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Harold M. Lundell
Carl E. Searle
A. Alwyn Call
Orlo Goodrich
Richard Jensen
Alvin Weeks
W. L. Nielson
John McCoy
Dan Samuels
Walter McCoy
Merlin Johnson
Clifford Hatch
Sterling Kendall
JJ Abegelen
Phillip Bryson
Floyd Hullinger
Kenneth Olsen
Kent Davis
Kent Stringham
Verle Mackay
Robert Stringham
Dean Lundell
XK Clark Naylor
Carls Merrett
Floyd Barnlett
Bob Francke
Steve Tate
Kenneth Caldwell
Kiwanis
Maeser
Tridel
Clark Naylor
John Smith
Doug Helzen
Ken Caldwell
Commission Sets Pheasant Hunt For Nov 3
The Utah Fish and Game Commission set the pheasant season open at noon Saturday November 3 with details on bag limits and season length to be announced later. The date was chosen to aid planning for sportsmen and to speed national publication.
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Utah Fish and Game Commission
Local Clubs Highlight Firemanship and Lifesaving Skills
The article lists names such as Karl Baese Jerry Cutshaw Teathercraft Jerry Casada Ken Green and Hob Francke showcasing disciplines from first aid and bird study to music book binding civics swimming and life saving with Stephen featured in the background.
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Karl Baese
Jerry Cutshaw
Teathercraft
Jerry Casada
Ken Green
Hob Francke
Stephen
USAC Engineer to Aid Home Planners in Vernal
An agricultural engineer from the Extension Service will visit Vernal June 19 and 20 to advise residents on building a home farmstead or remodeling. People seeking free assistance should contact the county extension office at the courthouse.
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Joseph Corlan
Extension Service
USAC
Aggie Graduates Include Two UHS Students
Utah State Agricultural College’s 58th commencement lists two Uintah High School alumni among 1000 plus graduates. L. Jayne Snyder earns English and Dale Francis Thacker earns business administration with ceremonies June 3 and 4 in the Fieldhouse. Elder Henry D Moyle of the LDS Church delivers the baccalaureate.
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Utah State Agricultural College
Uintah High School
L. Jayne Snyder
H. Sw. Snyder
Dale Francis Thacker
Leslie P. Thacker
Henry D. Moyle
Council of the Twelve of the
LDS Church
Notable local trades and professions list featured
A community listing highlights individuals across fields including case and music, carpentry, electricity, firemanship, art, business, salesmanship, home repairs, safety and public service. Names named include Clyde Carroll Brent Roberts Weldon Hall Dale Ross Carl E Searle Robert Stringham Kenneth Olsen Art Lee Phil Colton Kent Davis Clair Hopkins Jr and Dilworth Rust as local practitioners.
Eccles to Speak at Commencement Services
Marriner Eccles of the Federal Reserve Board will be commencement speaker at two services. Dr. Daryl Chase, dean of students and chair of the committee, invites the public to attend both events.
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Marriner Eccles
Federal Reserve Board
Moneay
Daryl Chase
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Court of Honor Bestows
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H. M. Lundell
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Vernal Express
Frontiers New Sig
Rontier
SKY
Aly
Salt Lake City
Rocky Mountain
Aggie
UHS
Por Saeer
Ba Si
Perth
Saneance
Martin W. Curtis
Uintah Biate
Banksyernaly
Firestone
Searle
Saving Center
West Main
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