Ground Breaking Set for Utah High School Amid Contracts
Ground breaking ceremonies for a new Utah high school will occur next Wednesday at 10 am. Supt Harold M Lundell reports contracts awarded after reductions from bids total 880703 dollars. the project should finish by July 1855. Attendees include board president Russell Todd, Architect Lorenzo Young, and three contractors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salesua
Jensen
Harold M Lundell
Russel Todd
Board of Education
Lundell
Lorenzo Young
Salt Lake City
Uiree
Deductions Tighten Costs for United High School
The School Board, architect, and contractors agreed to deductions totaling about 150000 from a 900000 bond plan for United High School. Top savings include $29,844.90 by eliminating shop spaces, $21,300 by floor slab changes, and other cuts in equipment and finishes.
Plan Wildcat on Hed Wash Unit in Uintah Utah
California Co submits tentative plan to USGS to drill a wildcat this year on the western Hed Wash Unit in Uintah County Utah. Production from the pool rose from under 1,000 barrels daily in late 1933 to about 1,900 barrels daily in March and April. Facilities have been installed for efficient operation. The field is operated by Standard Oil Company of California.
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California Co
United States Geological Survey
Hed Wash
Uintah County
Utah
Hagie Forms Co
Standard Oil Company of
California
Spring Snow Storm Hits Vernal Area
Vernal saw continued wintry weather as a two day storm dropped about 23 inches of precipitation. Snow began Tuesday morning and light rain mixed in later, then resumed, with temperatures ranging from near 25 to 47 degrees over March 25 to March 30.
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Ieroing Fraukee Airlines
Fronter
Public Invited To Legion Hospital Party
A big hospital party will be presented next Monday evening at Loglot hall by the American Legion and Auxiliary. Doors open at 8 1 pin Bingo will be played, refreshments served, prizes donated by local merchants and Legion members. Proceeds fund an air conditioning system for Uintah County Hospital. The public is invited to attend and support the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Loglot Hall
Legion and Auxiliary
Uintah County
Salt Lake pair dinner guests at Preece home
Mr and Mrs Horace J Knowl ton of Salt Lake City touring the east were dinner guests last Thursday at the Earl B Preece home. Mr Knowl ton was a former missionary companion of Mr Preece.
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Horace J Knowlton
Salt Lake City
East
Earl.b. Preece
Mr. Knowlton
Mr. Preece
Vive Chamber Directors Will Be Chosen
Five new directors to be selected by Vernal Chamber of Commerce at the annual meeting tomorrow evening at Hotel Vernal. Ten nominees include Marold Duke Oakley Larsen Harold Sargent Ralph Preece Morgan Merkley Tom Gressett Whitney Hammond Francis Felteh Dan Hacking and Woodhey B Searle. Reports on water and Upper Colorado River storage will be presented by Henderson Stringham Colton and Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Chamber of Commerce
Webbeystip
Hotel Vernal
Chamber
Marold Duke
Oakley Larsen
Harold R. Sargent
Ralph Preece
Morgan Merkley
Tom Gressett
Whitney Hammond
Franncis Felteh
Dan Hacking
Woodey
Searle
Jack C Turner
Colorado River
C A Henderson
Uintah County
Colorado River Development Committee
B H. Stringham
Hugh W. Colton
Utah Water and Power Board
Jack C. Turner
Cancer Crusade Kicks Off April 1 In Uintah County
Vernal civic leader Jack L Boren announces the 1954 American Cancer Society crusade begins in April with a countrywide goal of 20,060,000 and Uintah County set to raise 1,025. Volunteers join the public education and fund raising drive, stressing cancer as America's second killer with about 227,000 deaths last year and one in five Americans affected in their lifetime.
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American Cancer Society
Jack L Boren
Vernal City
Uintah County
Boren
Vernal
Uintah
America
Gener
Trap Shoot Sunday Supports Uintah Cancer Drive
Trap shoot at Vernal Rod hosts April event to raise funds for the 1954 Cancer Crusade quota in Uintah County. Prizes include merchandise and frames for shooters of all levels as organizers aim to reach and exceed last year’s participation and donations while promoting early cancer detection and survival.
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Uintan County
Aif Danke
Jack L. Boren
Red Cross Drive Nears Finish in Vernal Uintah County
The Red Cross Drive enters its final week in Vernal City and Uintah County. Campaign chairman Clyde Wahlquist says Gusher was first precinct to meet its quota and praises its effort. Elsie Domgaard chairs Gusher with volunteers Isla King and Aaron Jolley aiding the drive.
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Red Cross
Vernal City
Uintah County
Clyde Wahlquist
Gusher
Wahlquist
Elsie Domgaard
Red Cross Fund Committee
Mr. Wahlquist
Isla King
Aaron Jolley
Jorgen Family Visit Spans Utah and Vernal Deliveries
Mr and Mrs Leonard Jorgen sen recently visited Salt Lake City for a week with Mrs Jorgensen s mother Mrs William T Stewart. Mrs Stewart then traveled to Vernal to stay a week with them before returning.
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Leonard Jorgensen
Salt Lake City
Jorgensen
William ‘T. Stewart
Stewart
Vernal
New Policeman Joins Vernal Force Amid County Tour
Earl Labrum is appointed to fill a Vernal City police vacancy and began work today after a council motion by Don Richardson. A large grass fire near Naples Store burned about forty acres, reported at 3:40 p.m. First Uintah County Commission meeting set for April 4 and 18. Nine Mile Canyon talks about an all weather road through Nina Mule Canyon with Roosevelt and Price officials attending. Utah crude oil output rose to 4,000 barrels daily in the week ending March 27, with 4,400 the prior week. Stringham and Siddowly continue a 21 county tour to drum up support for Echo Park Dam and Upper Colorado River storage project. meetings include Lions Clubs in Rock Springs, Green River, Rawlins, and Vernal efforts, with media outreach in Washington.
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Earl Labrum
North 3Rd East
Fii
Don Richardson
Nine Mile Canyon
Vernal
Roosevelt
Nina Mule Canyon
Price Iner Baucum
Tate Colorado Highway 40
Hon
Shepherd
Fran Feltch Ae Hen- Millecam
Vernal Chamber
Co Ornd
B. H. Stringham
L. Y. Biddeway
Upper
Colorado River
Eero Park Dam
Tovele
C. R. Henderson
Uintah County
Colorado River Development
Utah Manufacturers Association
Salt Lake Cl
Coloradoo River
Echo Park Dam
Stringham
Siddowly
Utah
Ctics
Lions Club of
Rock Springs
Weds Headay
Green River Lions
Rawlins Lions
George Rott
Wiley Baucum
E. R. Untermann
KVRS
Wyomng
Gus Backman
Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Eastern Newsaper
Tah
Colorado
Salt Lake
Ernal Chambers
Emery County
Watkins
Dho Park
Aleadere Millon Acres
Upper Bay States
Echo Park
Throuahout
Slorada Son
Upper ‘Basin
Pontibutton
Wyoming and Colorado Leaders Push Water Conservation Plan
State editors CJ Sovenser and Maurice Leckenby weigh in on a proposed river storage program. Wyoming’s governor and the Wyoming Eagle back the project as national benefit while Colorado voices differing opinions on utilization compromise.
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Wyoming
Colorado
Sovenser CJ
Juke Box Proceeds Fight Cancer in Vernal
Vernal Kiwanis Club placed a juke box on Main Street to aid the 1964 Cancer Crusade. Public contributions will fund research patient services and education across Uintah County. Bernard Woodard chairs the project urging coins to keep the music playing for the fight against cancer, America’s second greatest disease.
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Vernal Kiwanis Club
Maintreet
Fonce
Kiwanfang
Uintah
Kiwonian
Bernard Woodard
America
Kijor
Accident Victim Dies Funeral Held Wednesday
Two year old Ernie Ray Bmumn son of Wayrie and Jon Green died at 12:20 a.m. from injuries after being struck by a car driven by Grady Russell 87 near the Davis Ward Chapel. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Davia Ward Chapel with burial in Vernal Memorial Park Cemetery. The vehicle struck the child as his older brother Dean 3 ran across the road. Russell could not avoid impact. The accident occurred in front of the child's grandmother Mrs Hyrum Smuid home.
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Ernie Ray Bmumn
Wayrie
Jon Green
Uin
Davia Ward
Vernal Memorial Park
Grady Russell
Ternal
Mack Helm
Tah
Russell
Davis Ward Chapel
Old Dean
Oider
Ernie Aoy
Subcommittee to Reopen Upper Colorado Project Talks Next Week
Lawmakers report a series of conferences on the Echo Park and Glen Canyon dam plans with the Interior Department and Budget Bureau to resolve differences. Senator Watkins defends the program, cites four Upper Basin states and federal land holdings, while critics push back with claims of misrepresentation and conservationist pressure.
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Mit House Irrigation
Colorado
William A’ Dawson
Tuterur Deartment
Mureau
Tdget
Western Senate
Hose
Maeser Ward Sustains New Bishop and Counselors Sunday
Maeser First Ward sustained Evans as bishop at a Special Sacrament service aided by Mark Pope as first counselor and William Danny Turner as second counselor. Carroll Chigham was retained as ward clerk. Evans moved from Boneta Duch tad county after serving in prior roles and bringing long church service to Maeser Ward.
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Maeser
Evans
Mark Pope
William Danny Turner
Maser
Bie Pearls
Bie Mounselora Teter Roy "Carroll
Chigham
Mere Poe
Duchtad
Mir. Evans
Juga
Comette
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Thompson Electric
P L Larson Company
Provo
al & Highways
Wintaly County Hospital
Traveliat
West Schon
Skiddagg Oeres
Paralimaty
Pening Gupta
Jemnes
School Board
United High School
Plan Wildcat
Legion Hospital
Vive Chamber
Cuy
House
Greareat Jourtal
Common SH
Steamboat Rock
Cole
Naples
Larry Felaby
County Commission
Unital County Commission
The
Oil and Gas Journal
Brady Morgan
East Lake City
Rt. Marks Hospital
Wyoming Eagle
Eagle
Sean Fermed
Alopes
Rockies
Rogers
Providia Theory
Ealtey
Maurice Leckenby
Steamboat Pilot
Steamboat Springs
Herald
Leckenby
Gene Cerdi
Cervi
Rocky Mountain Journal
Arthur W. Watkins
Glen Canyon
Don Gi Willard
Craig
N Cat Lae
Maeser First Ward
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