Show 9 k CS S Y i C Ct tip t rr d Iv 6 I GARY TAYLOR of the Vernal National Guard Unit receives an achievement award ribbon from Company Commander Verl R Tucker Guard photos I s 's rw a SOT RICHARD MERRELL was given an achievement award ribbon in ceremonies held Saturday at the Vernal Amory Vernal Guard Takes Part in Roosevelt Parade The Vernal Guard unit spent several hours Saturday morn morn- morning ing checking uniforms and srI ser ser- servicing trucks in preparation for forthe forthe the parade held that morning in Roosevelt Commemorating Armed Forces day the Guards Guards- Guardsmen men were joined by the Hoose volt American Legion post for forthe forthe the parade Returning to the armory just in time to wait for lunch the unit enjoyed a good meal prepared by busy cooks who were also preparing for fora fora a banquet in the evening WEARING dl dress ss uniforms men enjoyed the opportunity to meet meet the wives of the other othor Guardsmen for a social even even- evening ing in the armory Under the direction of Lloyd Clark the armory had been beautifully decorated After being served a short program was enjoyed with several music numbers and also John E Jones enter enter- entertaining description of his expel exper- experiences in London during the bombing raids of World War II Capt Tucker then surprised several outstanding members of the unit by presenting them with Achievement Award rib rib rib- ribbons bons for their dedication and accomplishments The unit congratulated 1st Gary Taylor and Frank McKnight Richard Merrill and Jack Turner for this achieve achieve- achievement ment Sunday guardsmen were able to complete the work on the unit omit equipment which will be used for the summer camp from June 11 to 24 Other en- en engineer engineer units of Utah will be met near the east cast fork of the Bear River Second lieutenants Brent Hacking and Rod Sad Sad- tier lieI will attend advanced en- en engineer engineer schooling this summer so they along with several en en- en enlisted listed men attending officers candidate ate school will receive specialized training The rho Vernal unit will be engaged in build build- building ing a new road |