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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1960

Page

14

Fireside talks to launch monthly church youth program

President McKay announces a 12 month series of fireside talks to be broadcast to neighborhood Sunday gatherings in homes and churches worldwide. The program features the First Presidency counselors J Reuben Clark Jr and lenny D Moyle and the Council of Twelve Apostles with topics on scriptures, the good life, and faith and doctrine as relates to youth. Kickoff at the Salt Lake Tabernacle draws thousands. subsequent sessions use small local groups to discuss 20 minute recordings moderated by youth leaders.

President McKay J Reuben Clark Jr Lenny D Moyle Council of Twelve Apostles Joseph Fielding Smith Harold B . Lae Spencer W Kimball Fara Taft Genson Mark DJ Petersen Delbert L Stapley Marion G Romney LeGrand Richards Richard TL Tyand Hugh J) Brown Mormon

City to spend 308 dollars on local project and advertising plan

The city approved paying 308 dollars for a local project and tabled the matter for the next meeting. A proposal to place ads on top of parking meters would let the city keep 25 percent of revenue. The council also approved 350 dollars to Dinosaurland Advertising for annual city advertising and set meter rates equal for Hertz Rental Car users.

4Th South Bennion Rondo Kfarmon Ashley Valley High School Utah Power and Light Co Bennion Subdivision Ashton Way Dinosaurland Advertising, Inc

Highway Work Now Completed Between Roosevelt and Fort Duchesne

The highway project between Roosevelt and Fort Duchesne is completed at an estimated cost near 750000 dollars. It covered 8.038 miles including a one mile stretch on highway 83 to Fort Duchesne. Strong and Company of Springville were contractors, using 170 of 200 working days. Construction began August 10, 1959 and a new Ulita River bridge was built east of Fort Duchesne.

Roosevelt Fort Duchesne Ross A Slye Roosevelt Strong and Company of Springville Ulita River Len

Education and Geology Courses Offer Community Insight

Education will decide which phases of this field will be most useful to members as it explains the world and its formation. Geology course aims to deepen understanding of the world, with near exhibits at the Hield House. Woodwork basics and projects tailored to student skill. Mental health awareness encouraged with questions directed to Rhoda T. Robinowen, Supervisor of Adult Education, Uintah School District Office.

Hield House Rhoda T 'Robinowen Uintah School District

Vernal Chamber Plans Season Promos and Homecoming Closings

The Vernal Chamber outlines December events including a free movie matinee series on December 3 10 and 17 at a cost of 150 plus a Christmas promotion kickoff December 3 with Santa visits and street lights. A premiere of Disney’s Ten Who Dared may outdoors at Split Mountain Gorge with nearby governors anticipated. Uintah High School homecoming prompts merchant store closures October 7 at 1 pm. Rex Roylance reports 18 percent of dues collected, Lynne King chairs the retail merchants committee, and education leadership school is set for October 27 28 with about 200 attendees.

LY Siddeway Split Mountain Gorge Rex Roylance Lynne King Retail Merchants Committee Vernal Mr King Credit Bureau Uintah High School J C Taws

County Commissioners Agenda and Pet Licensing Change

West Side delegates listed as present with bids and motions on dog licensing. A proposal sets dog license fees at three dollars for male and spayed females and ten dollars for females, amid protests over Naples Sawmill emissions. The panel also considers more voting booths, a county fair study committee, and cutting Bread program funds.

Ken Stringham John Robbins Arthur Boren Bil Iavens Jock Vchens Lorin Hatch Howard Williams Lyle McKeachnie Milt Searle Rulon Hacking Bryant Roper McKeachnie Boren Pearl McCarrell Carlie Duke Barbara McCarrell Mitchell Naples MHS Arlean Chivens North Vernal City Wm Farnsworth Vernal Prea

Phosphate Ore Transfer to Crusher Plants Described

The plan outlines moving phosphate ore from one crusher plant to another using these sex systems and pouring the ore into the hoppers at the top of the buildings for treatment.

Stalphoto Ihla

Re opening of Penney Store Weld Thursday

The grand reopening of the remodeled JC Penney store in Vernal's main downtown intersection began Thursday at 10 am with a ribbon cutting by Whitney Hammond, president of Vernal Chamber of Commerce. The store, open 33 years, features a new front, air conditioning, new floor, and updated rugs and fitting areas.

JC Penney Vernal Whitney TD Hammond Vernal Chamber of Commerce Penney

Local Store Reopens After Major Redecoration

The rooms and fluorescent lighting were overhauled and redecorated at an estimated cost of 55000 dollars. Ray Cundick, manager of the popular local store, will have held his present position for ten years in January.

Ray Cundick

Fires Damage Home and Junked Car in City Fire Calls

Fire damaged the Arthur Schaefermeyer residence at 940 am last Thursday when a fireplace overheated causing wall and furniture damage estimated over 1000 dollars at 8th South and 5th West. City firefighters also responded Monday evening to a suspected arson fire on a junked auto at 7th Street and 5th West.

Arthur Schaefermeyer Sthfo 5Th West

Late Elk Hunt Opens Saturday in Crown's Park Three Corners

A late season elk hunt is set for Crown's Park Three Corners unit starting Saturday, October through November 13. Reports on the elk herd opened last weekend described results as spotty, with district game manager Robert L. Jenson citing hot dry weather hindering tracking. He noted storms or snow could improve hunting, and herd numbers are about the same as last year.

Crown’s Park Three Corners Robert L. Jensen Mie

Bids Opened for Road Strip In Uintah Basin Link

Bids were opened Tuesday at the State Capitol in Salt Lake City for a new section of highway on A33 from the Carbon Duchesne county line to Castle Gate. The project aims to connect Carbon County with the Uintah Basin. Estimated three miles cost about 200000 dollars and includes a bridge span of 1 feet. Work to be completed in 125 working days.

State Capitol Salt Lake Ciy Carbon Duchesne County Castle Gate Carbon County Uintah Basin

Welfare program extends medical aid to needy non recipients

The welfare commission drafts legislation to extend medical assistance under a federal phase with a 65 35 matching burden split. A separate land management suit concerns approaches to Vernal airport. A Basin television study found no basic changes recommended.

Congress Welfare Commission Creig Erland Preece Vernel

School report cards updated with compact five sheet system

Cards for junior and senior high students adopt a five sheet format marking periods and automatic permanent recording on the fifth card. Elementary cards go home with students while secondary cards may be mailed. Parents will receive letters outlining grade criteria and symbol meanings. County will retain medical care for the aged and medically indigent unless a new state program takes effect.

Karten Parents Plana

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