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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1957
Page
15
A transcription notes a vast phosphorite deposit at Brush Creek, valued at supplying United States needs for about 24 years at current consumption. It envisions major industry growth dependent on economics, power, furnace carbon, and transport, with open pit mining seen as feasible.
Neighborhood commissioners announced include Claude Allred Edward Ted Colton Rondo Harmon David Rasmussen Slugh Richéns and Ken Luft with five more to be named to reach full staff. Each will work with Scout units in Vernal and Naples areas and visit units monthly to strengthen programs and report to district officials.
Nathan Starr 44 died Wednesday October 30 in Salt Lake City. Graveside services were held Saturday at 1 pm at Fort Duchesne Cemetery under Olpin Mortuary auspices and the Albuquerque church. Starr, born January 20, 1913 in Whiterocks, was a World War II veteran. He is survived by his mother and two sons Rufus and Douglas, plus a brother Scott.
Funeral services were held at Roosevelt Brake Center on Wednesday at 11 am for Charles A Woodward Sr 80 who died at home after a heart attack. He was laid to rest in Cedarview Cemetery under OlpfH Mortuary directions. A native of Fountain Green he had resided in Roosevelt for 23 years.
The Roosevelt Roping Club elected officers including Matt Foley as president Ray Gorouse as vice president Lereaus as secretary and Palor Be and VWalf Winterton as past president and director. The meeting also appointed four-year directors and retained meeting provisions.
Mrs Hope Corless Honor 79 of Vernal died, funeral services conducted at Kingsbury Congregational Church were led by Rev Oldrich and Bishop Curtis. Pallbearers included nephews Floyd, Morgan, Clyde and Marion Yall, with burial at Mock Point Cemetery. Out of town mourners came from California and Utah.
Funeral services were held in the Naples Ward chapel for Margaret L Camp Allred 69 longtime Vernal resident who died of natural causes Monday in a Salt Lake hospital. The service featured music by local quartet and trios, with remarks by family and church members. Burial followed at Vernal Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers were six of her sons. Born September 11 1908 in Salt Lake City she lived in multiple western states before settling in Ashley Valley. She and James Martin Allred married in 1907 87 and later relocated to Provo and Ashley Valley.
Vernal officials and southern Utah representatives met to discuss preserving the US 650 interstate designation and its impact on tourism. A Utah State Road Commission meeting is planned, and Vernal Chamber will send a representative to discuss Taming Gorge access. Secretary-manager Siddoway attends a National Reclamation conference in Phoenix. Administrative expenses for next year are set at 7,115 dollars. A 230,000 dollar contract for Red Springs to Glendale Junction was awarded to Union Construction Co. Oil work will follow. Bids opened for Med Creek from Fruitland to Tabiona junction at about 700,000 dollars. The Kleber Keetley section will be bid in about 30 days for around 200,000 dollars.
Farmers call Highway Patrol for complaints and to arrange sheriff and game wardens assist. County to re consider re installing siphon in road after officials noted lower road and discussions with commissioners. County to have stoves flues cleaned after reports of escapes from county building. Wm Farnsworth arranged annual meetings and urged extension workers to use county gas pumps while traveling. Mrs Allred, long time Vernal resident, moved to Salt Lake City in 1952. survivors include four sons, two daughters and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
North side Mainz area reports Utes overwhelming the Cougars 33 to 0. Some local events outline a busy Parents Day schedule for Nov 14 and 15 with PTA meetings, class displays, teacher interviews, and back-to-school activities across Ashley Valley and nearby schools.
Uintah dominated the game from the start, upsetting Union 33 0 as McCarrel scored three times and Sutton produced two touchdowns and multiple long plays. The Utes built a 14 0 halftime lead and added two scores in the final period to complete a 4 1 league mark and secure runner up in Region Seven.
Congressman Henry Dixon will visit Vernal on Thursday November 14 for a noon luncheon with Republican Party workers announced county chairman Ralph Preece. He will speak at Uintah High School in the morning and hold a public clinic in the First Security Bank Building directors room in the afternoon inviting residents to present problems and views.
Mrs. At Dodily returned to Vernal Sunday after spending a two week vacation in Dianding with her son and his wife Mr. and Mrs. Earl Jensert.
A speech and hearing clinic will be held November 19 at Central School under the Department of Health. Health nurse Mrs. Alta Trust announced the event and urged parents of children with speech or hearing problems to call 174-W for an appointment with Mrs. Nast.
After the closing of the season, Ashley Valley Sport Council awarded prizes for the annual deer hunting contest. Mrs Dan Collier of Vehna netted a 230 pound dressed deer with a 4 power scope for the biggest buck, Marvin Huber of Lapoint won for most points with 43, Dorwin Leavitt of Bonanza earned widest antlers at 10 4 inches, Glen Billings won smallest regal buck at 86 pounds, and Percy Tonka of Maeser received a Chippewa boots prize for the most freakish head.
Funeral services for Wm Robert Morrison were held Friday in Ashley Ward chapel with Bishop Alvin Gardner officiating. Morrison died Tuesday at St Marks Hospital Salt Lake after chest surgery. Burial was at Vernal Memorial Cemetery, pallbearers named, survivors include wife Annie Davis, two sons Charley Verdici Doyle, daughter Mrs Vada Hager and nine grandchildren. Attending from outside points were Doyle Jim Morrison and Linda Jane Morrison.
Utah is seen as a growing oil powerhouse with potential reserves exceeding 100 million barrels. An aggressive exploration program may vastly raise output from the current 12,000 barrels per day, backed by new fields in the Uintah Basin and Paradox Basin. Reporters witnessed extensive pipelines under construction, enabling over 120,000 barrels daily and up to 244,000 in time, with major roads and towns along the San Juan and LaSal regions highlighted.
Vada, Carol and Larry Wager, and BIW Davis of Sacramento California, Mr and Mrs Walter Davis Craig Bishop and Mrs Clarence Sheen of Salem, Mr and Mrs Alma Wooten Grantsville and Mr and Mrs Curt Dudley Jensen appear in a community notice listing connections and addresses for regional residents.
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