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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1957
Page
7
Kiwanis held its annual Kids Day in Vernal with a parade, races, and float judging. Volunteers and many unnamed workers contributed time and effort, delivering a feel of cooperation and achievement for participating boys, girls, and their parents despite prizes.
Congressman Dawson and Huntfield Chilson press for a new western road to connect the dinosaur quarry and museum with the Blue Mountain route. They warn without a direct approach many tourists will skip the monument, while opponents argue the route would be costly and unnecessary versus upgrading the existing entrance road.
Nine Uintah School District teachers join a two day reading improvement conference in Salt Lake City on October 0 and 16. Dr Emmett A Betts leads demonstrations at the Betts Reading Clinic with staff and Utah school children aiding teacher training for reading problems.
Army Pvt. Mark Bether A. Sire Rasdiett has arrived at Fort Richardson for assignment. The event notes enlistment and transfer details from the post in Alaska.
Ivi Hantle joined the Army last April and completed basic training at Fort Qra California. He attended Union I High School in Troosevelt.
Washington braces for inflation swings as officials debate slowing the rise. The piece warns inflation erodes prosperity, notes postwar gains in production and employment, and highlights the danger of a wage price spiral while questioning where the breaking point lies in the inflationary era.
An X ray specialist walks the aisle to deliver matrimony vows with a former partner as someone nearby mutters about what he saw in her. The moment captures surprise and public commentary during a wedding ceremony.
The Ballard Dean family and the Ke Arnolds plus Judy and Itosi Mary gathered at Daniels Canyon on September 2 for a celebration in honor of Mr. Deans first child. Eight children, with five present, and relatives from Salt Lake, including David Arnold and Kay Arnold Dean, attended along with Mrs Ellen Dean and other kin.
A complaint filed by John Rice in Moxa County alleges a Utah cattle buyer, Igor Sorensen, drove cattle without a license and faces charges. The case centers on a $4 218 46 check for 26 head of cattle, with Inspector Tom Malyhill noting license expiration. The report also weaves in local society notes about school, church, and community visits across Vernal and Roosevelt.
Carole J Lee 11 daughter of Mr and Mrs Lea of Lehi died at her home Saturday after illness from flu followed by pneumonia. She is survived by her parents two brothers Clifford and Varlin and three sisters Pelila Dorene and Lindas. Interment was in the Lehi Cemetery. Attending the funeral were family members from Artesia Lapoint and LaPolenta among others.
Donald Le Fickinger of Vernal, long time Gulf worker, received a diamond, lapel pin, and certificate for 30 years of service. Hired in 1927 as a roustabout in Oklahoma, he rose to a supervisory role and has served since 1933. A transfer moved him to Vernal in February where he now oversees drilling and production activities.
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