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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1958
Page
8
Local exhibits featured various woodcraft entries including a feldvision lamp a wood planter a shawl chair and a conversational piece as part of the fall contest. Mrs Anderson entered pieces in the hab by department of the state value and other entries were showcased at the event.
The Uintah High School PTA executive committee met in the faculty room under President Mrs Rhoda Robinson to plan the 1959 60 program including a membership drive and upcoming meetings. The first gathering is set for Thursday October 9 at 730 pm with later events and assignments distributed among officers and delegates.
Cecil and Mary Yardley of Rens, Ney, are new managers of the Artesia Cafe while the Morris couple plan wintering in California. The piece notes other local moves, departures, and a cafe lease change, with various residents traveling or visiting.
Judge Monae J Paxman Glen Freeman and Kenneth Stevens of the Third District Juvenile Court met with the Referrals Committee of Union School District this week to coordinate efforts aiding local youth. The committee includes representatives from public health public welfare schools and the court and handles referrals from community agencies throughout the year.
A long list of visitors and residents gathering in Naples for weekend events. Families from Provo Bluebell Logan Orem and Salt Lake City attended with locals including the Manwarings Richenss Whethers and Wilcox families. State Fair attendance and trips to Salt Lake City are noted among many short visits and family gatherings.
The first midday event of the year featured a Spirit show and diverse dances including Circle Dance and Bunny Lop on Friday Sept 12 with many students like Dixie Karren Debby Pitchford Alden Rupe Evelyn Massey Linn Murray and more participating The day also highlighted Indian football and girls softball with Mrs Powers and Mr Cast erling in charge safety films The yearbook photos were taken Sept 10 by Hugh Hichens and PTA met Sept 5 to discuss Board of Education procedures and school policy on patterntuality.
Funeral services for Forest M Ross 74 who died Tuesday evening in Uintah County hospital after a long illness will be held Friday at 2 pm in Vernal Ward chapel. Burial will be in Maeser Cemetery. Mr Ross was born Oct 9 1883 in Wallsburg Wasatch County to Stephen W and Geneva Moran Ross. Survivors include three daughters Bonnie Lee Sather Roosevelt Mrs Marion Black McAllen Texas and Florence Case Visalia California and a brother Warren Santa Ana California.
Mr and Mrs Edgar Taylor announced their son Pvt Dany D Taylor serving six months at Feet Ord recently took part in an NEL Rule test. The test lasted one week and Taylor ranked among the top seven of 47 in the platoon earning expert status for firing a 248.
Mr and Mrs Jim Ki Allen of Denver Cole and Mr and Mrs Frank Mackler of Vernal took first Leo Allen to Denver last Saturday where she will receive medical attention. Mr and Mrs Mackler returned home Sunday. Mrs Allert will remain there for an indefinite time.
Gene L Fox, son of Mr and Mrs Laurence Fox of Maeser, reported to enter the Army in October for six months of training before joining a National Guard unit. He completed a mission in Australia with a tour of Europe and the London Temple dedication during his return trip with two companions.
Uintah School District administered its new admissions policy testing 62 preschool children for kindergarten or first grade. Of the 31 seeking kindergarten, 24 admitted and seven held back. Of the 31 seeking first grade, 15 admitted and 16 held back. Late birthdays caused many rejections. The board reaffirmed the policy at its September meeting and ordered continued testing. The testing was led by Reese Anderson and Glen Oldroyd with district staff.
Fourteen members and seven guests gathered at Rhonda Farnsworth’s home on September 17 for the Merry Mrs Club opening party. New officers led the event with prizes awarded for best costumes, including Janet Wallis as a foreign newspaper correspondent and Janis Bigelow as an Ill Hondolor hobo.
PTA Council calls all unit delegates and officers to attend Monday evening at 7 30 at the Valley Junior High. Theme is Where Children Come First with discussion on school funding membership drives and new school board members.
Utah Fourth Judicial District Court issues mortgage foreclosure against Lloyd Smuin and Connie Smuin with plaintiff Victor W Waite. Notice of sale scheduled October 17, 1958 at 10:00 am in front of Uintah County Courthouse to satisfy judgment, interest and costs. Sheriff Snyder signs the notice.
Airman Third Class Gene Burke son of Mr and Mrs Til Burke of Craig Colorado completed his initial basic training at Lackland Air Force Base Texas He is grandson of Mr and Mrs Ben Watkins and Mr and Mrs Jess Burke of Vernal He was selected for technical training in Aircraft and Engine Mechanics at Sheppard AFB Texas A graduate of Moffat County High School the Burke family moved from Vernal to Gllnes then to Craig where Burke works as a truck driver for the American Gilsonite Company
The article notes general election dates and polling hours on October 7 14 and 28 aimed at increasing parent turnout for PTA meetings. It also discusses deer hunting effects on school attendance and mentions presidents receiving printed programs for school use.
The text notes Elder Walker, a Utah high school and University of Utah graduate, Lambda Delta Sigma member, and former participant in school bands and sports, will begin a mission trip. He departs the mission home on November 17, trains locally, then flies to Hong Kong, China.
The Ashley Beehive Girls held an annual roundtable in Ginew Ward Chapel under Stake archive leaders Donna Merrill Velma Tas musgen and Mary Ellen Jones. About 200 Beehive girls and mothers attended to learn the purpose of Beehive work with Velma Rasmussen directing instruction. Mary Ellen Jones outlined the individual award while Bram and recreation followed the event under stake sports director Nene Chivers.
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