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Newspaper
Green River Journal
Location
Green River, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1955
Page
11
The Green River Journal thanks readers, advertisers, city and county officials, and letter writers for their support in the Anniversary Edition. It pledges continued effort to serve readers and foster fellowship while acknowledging the community’s confidence and guidance.
The Green River Journal is establishing a newspaper in Green River as a catalyst for regional development. Community cooperation and leadership from local banks utilities and railroads are highlighted as key drivers for progress and industrial growth on the Colorado Plateau.
Travelers in southeastern Utah can shave up to 150 miles off trips to southwestern Utah by using Utah Highway 10. The route passes Castle Valley and the Wasatch edge, linking Price and U.S. 506, with Green River at the western end. The piece highlights Emery County history, population shifts, mining activity, towns along the route, and a 1949 Daughters of Utah Pioneers marker noting the Emery tunnel built to bring water to the town.
The piece invites readers to write letters to the editor on local issues like roads zoning water and safety. It notes unsigned letters may not be printed and signed letters carry more weight while encouraging constructive feedback to boost Green River’s profile and future prospects.
Letters from Wallace F. Bennett and others praise Green River Journal plans for a local newspaper. They stress the role of a free press in community progress, urge readership, and encourage support for the new publication in Green River, Utah.
Bart Williams ignores his mother's warn ing about last minute work. He joins a birdhouse contest with Fred Thompson, stalls most days, rushes to finish the project, and faces a crooked roof and loose floor before the nine o clock deadline. The story highlights time management and procrastination.
Billy Davis a11 from Cleveland Tennessee writes about summer plans after school ends. He describes swimming at nearby Ocoee TVA lake, renting a boat, picnics under tall oaks, baseball games on a grassy field, and building a high swing in the woods behind his house. He also mentions reading Young Readers of America books about great American figures with his sisters Barbara Ann and Nancy Aline.
First edition invites readers to share experiences and methods of treasure hunting on the Colorado Plateau. New column asks for facts and shortcuts, with pictures welcome, addressing newcomers and seasoned finders.
Bart delays painting his birdhouse causing a rush job that looks bad when dry. His mother reminds him that time usage matters and suggests future prompt work, ending with a hopeful note about trying again.
The Green River area touts rapid expansion with GO SIGNAL and Light Company key players since 1927. U P and L planned new transmission lines and the Nixon Uranium Corp anchors headquarters alongside The Gold Medal Mining Co, Black Ribbon Mining Co, and over 40 uranium related firms near Green River. Population growth to about 1500 fuels commerce as locals welcome miners, prospectors, tourists, and new workers to a budding regional supply center for America’s uranium rush.
A proffered travel route highlights time and fuel savings while passing Castle Valley and Ferron, noted as the site of Utah's newest uranium boom.
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