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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1962

Page

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Naples Woman Gains New Black Bear Rug

Mrs Date J Merrell of Naples earned a bear rug after a hunting incident on Little Brush Creek last week. A female black bear attacked a ewe while her cubs lingered. trapper Acel Rowley and helpers pursued the bears with dogs, and Mrs Merrell shot the mother bear with a .243 rifle, leaving the cubs at large for later tracking.

J. Merrell Naples Little Brush Creek Date J. Merrell Mrs. Merrell Bac Merrell Merrett Menrells Acel Rowley Shirley Cook George Nye Merrells Hey

Highway Dept Meet Here This Weekend

Utah Highway Department will meet at the Hotel Vernal Friday noon. The Vernal Chamber of Commerce will host, with a road tour of Flaming Gorge Saturday afternoon and discussion of local road problems. A visit with Din Osaur National Monument plans is noted.

Utah Highway Department Vernal Vernal Chamber of Commerce Chamber Road Committee Flaming Gorge

New Lutheran Vicar Appointed at Vernal Church

Donald R. Garvue named new vicar of Vernal Lutheran Church after stints in Marshfield Wisconsin Ennous Denver and Rangely area His background includes education at University of Minnesota Concordia Theological Seminary Springfield and a planned one year stay as Lutheran intern serving the Vernal and Rangely region.

Vernal Lutheran Church Donald R. Garvue Marshfield Wisconsin Garvue Ennous Lutheran Church Denver Vernal University of Minnesota Concordia Theological Seminary Springfield Rangely

Vernal Adopts Uniform Traffic Code Amid River Cleanup Effort

Vernal City adopts the uniform Utah traffic code by reference after prior legal questions. The council also discussed sludge beds for the sewage plant, approved bids for eight dump trucks, wiring for a new fire alarm, and cemetery and waterline work. About 100 workers used planes and boats to eradicate trash fish on Green River, using rotenone and potassium permanganate to protect species and aid future trout planting for Flaming Gorge reservoir.

Vernal City Vernal Express Pdadsional Nelisen Max Vernal Showalter Motor Utah Motor Vernal Motor Sales Sid Vernal Avenue Green River Carpas Flaming Gorge Flaming Gargo

Bowling Leagues Organized At Local Alley

Mryce Erickson in charge of league play announces three men’s leagues two women’s leagues are organized with a mixed doubles league to form soon. The Moose have also started a youth league and sponsors are invited to apply, Erickson said.

Mryce Erickson The Moose Erickson

Farmers Home Administration Aids 760 Farms in Uintah County

In Uintah and Daggett Counties the Farmers Home Administration outlines its role aiding 740 farms in Uintah and 45 in Daggett. The article notes a rare Rocky Mountain sheep sighting in Dry Fork and surrounding areas, with details on altitude, behavior, and deer hunter cautions. It explains the agency’s objective to provide technical advice and supervised credit while cooperating with federal and state agriculture agencies. It also mentions a short growing season and economic farm unit sizes affecting local farming. The piece references ongoing field work and the plan’s authority under the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Reginald Burychinal Tad Merkley Mank Peltier Taylor Mountain Utah G. E. Untermann Rocky Mountain Lodore Uintah County Daggett County Farmers Home Administration United States Department of Ageiculture Farmera Home Administration United States Department of Agriculture

Landscape meeting on houseplants and bulbs invites all

A landscape meeting for evergreen enthusiasts and bulb lovers is announced for September 20 at 8 p.m. in the county building auditorium. Professors from Utah State University and Mr. Lofgren from the Church Landscape Dept. will share information. For more details, call the county agents office at 780-1042.

Utah State University Lofgren Church Landscape Dept

Primary Election Stirs Interest In Fall Ballot Outcomes

Voter turnout surged in the primary as residents picked GOP and Democratic candidates for county offices. Roland Merkley beat J Ross Merrell 727 to 667 for four year county commissioner to face Democrat Harold McKee, while Blayne Morrill led Bernard Larsen 1005 to 685 for the two year post. On the Dem side Wayne Pickup edged Ray Lee 484 to 340 to face Morrill. Sheriff race saw Stepubliy con Duane Paulson 586 to 238. Democrat Norman R. Fletcher 640 over Herbert Snyder 244. County attorney GOP Whitney Diamond won 887 to 709 over Tay Nash. Statewide, Senator Wallace Bennett defeated J Bracken Lee 886 to 743. King beat Rampton 653 to 152 for the Senate race, and Burton won 615 to Garfield 540 for the First District congress seat. Democratic attorney general candidate Wenderson led 356 to 200 over Croft Kesler, with Kesler to face Pratt Kesler in November. Two precincts reported no Democratic votes.

Blayne Morrill Bernard Buzz) Larsen GOP Wayne Pickup Ray Lee Pickup Morrill Stepubliy Duane Paulson Jack Boren Norman R. Fletcher Herbert M. Snyder Snyder Whitney D.iammond Tay E. Nash Wallace F. Bennett J. Bracken Lee Lee Bennett Oll Vicory Sen Bennett David 5 King Calvin L. Rampton Rampton Laurence J. Burton Rulon R. Garfield Burton M. Blaine Peterson Gil Wenderson Bryant H. Croft A. Pratt Kesler Dry Forks Whiterocks

LDS Leader Advises Youth on Marriage

LDS Apostle Thorpe B. Tsaacwon tells Amish Stake Conference youth to marry wisely and not waste a single chance. He warns there is one chance only and mistakes cannot be corrected, while stake President Frank Ji. Walker leads morning and afternoon sessions with music and prayers. The conference releases include mission president LaVell Manwaring and other stake leaders. appointments are announced for W. Wallace Winder and Arvin Nelson among others. President Walker urges honoring parents and cites the story of Samuel seeking counsel.

Thorpe B. Tsaacwon Council of Twelve Apostles LDS Church STAKE Frank Ji. Walker Filizabeth Sewards Eleanor Marshall Orlo Goodrich Naptca Ward Mighty God Darlene Evans 4. R. Bath Stake Mia Arvin Nelson Stoke High Council Walker Samaon

Pop Tea Cream Planned for Kiwanis Kids Day

Kiwanis Kiwanis boys and girls committee chairman Glade Nielsen leads a Saturday event with free pop and ice cream for children. The day opens at 10 am with a parade from the west side to the county building grounds, featuring races games and a pet show plus prize floats.

Kiwanis Glade Nielsen Kiwanis Boys

Maeser Boy Injured In Saw Mishap At Home

A 20 year old Maeser boy Quinn Thacker son of Mr and Mrs Ted Thacker was treated for injuries from a ski saw accident at home Saturday. He moved behind his father as the blade slowed and the saw cut a shoulder muscle collar bone and near the lungs requiring blood transfusions at the hospital. He was home from the hospital Monday and reported improving.

Maeser Quinn Thacker Ted Thacker

Big 3-Ring Tent Circus Slated Here

Carson and Barnes Circus announces a six to eight ring production visiting this city Friday September 28. The show features elephants bears lions monkeys camels trained ponies and a large animal menagerie plus trapeze high wire jugglers clowns and aerial acts. Performances are scheduled for 2:30 and 8:00 p.m.

Tomba Vernal Floyd E Fill Carson J and Barnes Carson and Barnes Liberty Darling Carson Caracselieus

Phone Office Open House Set Sept. 20-21

Public invited to view behind the scenes at the new dial telephone facility Thursday and Friday September 20 and 21. Open house runs 7 to 9 p.m. Free refreshments will be served.

Dial Telephone

Cold Assault Nips Gardens Early Fall Tease

Valley residents woke to frosty 27 degrees on two consecutive mornings, chilling gardens and prompting wilted tomato and potato plants. By Tuesday the temperature rose to 40 with a warm weekend forecast offsetting the early chill.

Toms Atoes

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