President Smith Dies at Home and McKay as Likely Successor
George Albert Smith eighth president of the LDS Church died Wednesday at home on the anniversary of his eighty first birth. David McKay, second counselor in the First Presidency and president of the Quorum of the Twelve, is likely to succeed. Joseph Fielding Smith becomes acting president of the Twelve and would lead the Quorum.
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David McKay
George Albert Smith
Church of Jesus Christ of Latters
Kiepee Eavale Ave
LDS Church
Uintah Basin
Salt Lake City
David ©. McKay
Church
Quorum of Twelve Apostles
Joseph Fielding Smith
Twelve
Pres, Smith
Patted Aver
Gary Ashby Excels In State Meet Oration
Gary Ashby, a senior at the University of Utah, earned an excellent rating in the state oration contest. His speech titled The Import anhee of the Echo Park Dam to Utah impressed judges, with 254 students from various schools observing the competition. He studied under speech instructor Urart Allred and is the son of Mr and Mrs Rulon Ashby.
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Gary Ashby
University of Utah
Echo Park
Utah
Thotceheard
Gary
Urart Allred
Ur Uinu
Rulon Ashby
Oil Makers Plan Offices in Salt Lake City
Continental Oil Company plans to move an exploration office into Salt Lake City concentrating in this area as headquarters for oil and exploration. Ohio Oil is moving in this week under Stanley White formerly of Durango and Standard Oil Company of Indiana is considering a similar move. Mt Pleasant Academy team spent last weekend here.
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Continental O0 Company
Salt Lake City
Oil
Ohio Oil
Stanley White
Durango, Co
Standin Ti
Standard Oi Company
Indiana
Renovating Vacant Homes Could Ease Vernal Housing Shortage
A Vernal Chamber of Commerce Housing Committee survey found several vacant houses suitable for rent after painting and minor repairs. Dr. W L Nielsen reports Vernal’s population toped 3100, with a shortage of rentable units though financing for repairs is available through the chamber.
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Vernal Chamber of Commerce
W. L. Nielson
Nielson
Vernal
Pro
Vernal Jaycees Elect 1951 Officers
At a Wednesday election meeting held in the Hotel Vernal Jaycee officers for the coming year were chosen. Those to take up their appointments June 1 at an installation banquet include Ralph Preece as president Calvin Gibbs as first vice president Rod Rodney Ross as external vice president Robert Morrison as secretary Ken Sewards and Bill Knight as two year directors.
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Vernal
Jaycee
Ralph Preece
Calvin Gibbs
Rod Rodney Ross
Robert Morrison
Ken Sewards
Bill Knight
Mayor Edwards Roosevelt pleads guilty on tax count
Federal District Court Friday found Homer P. Edwards mayoral candidate Roosevelt guilty on two tax counts. One alleges failure to file 1947 income tax return while the other cites failure for 1948. Officials report Edwards had a gross income of 8358 in 1947 and a higher figure for 1948, with potential penalties up to ten thousand dollars per count.
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Roosevelt
Homer P. Edwards
Federal District Court
Alty
City Fire Costs Taxpayers Fifty-Four Fires in Two Weeks
From March 22 to April 4 arera fires ran out of control costing city taxpayers 350 dollars. Seven fires occurred within the city and many more in the county area with charges of 30 dollars per call. City manager LeRoy Taslery blamed negligence and noted quick action prevented greater damage. City council urged cleaner lots and careful burning to prevent future blazes. Delegations from local milk groups and area residents also attended, discussing water and ordinance issues amid ongoing advisement.
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Arera
LeRoy
Taslery
Taylor
Wednee Jay
Power Failure Halts Vernal Business
A high voltage line fault caused by a tree felled near the Park cut power across over half the city. Service stations, laundries, radios, hospitals and tills stalled. clerks could not add figures and meat was unsliced. J C Anderson urged caution and advance notice before tree work near lines to prevent future emergencies.
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J.C. Anderson
Utah Power and Light
Anderson
Power Hines
Utah Power and Light Co
AT Re
Rae Ashton Flown For Medical Observation In Salt Lake
Rae Ashton, manager of Ashton Bros. Co, was flown to Salt Lake City for medical observation after an operation weeks ago. He experienced complications while recovering and was accompanied by Mrs. Ashton and his sons Stewart and Ralph on the trip home and back to Salt Lake.
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Rae Ashton
Ashton, Bros. Col
Steaday Walterrs Oy
Hook
Ashton
Salt Lake
Sun Oil Co Reports 1950 Gains and Reserves
Sun Oil Company reports net income of 32391 for 1950 versus 25177 for 1949, earnings per share 5.02 compared with 4.57, and crude oil plus natural gas liquids reserves of 34597065 barrels at year end 1950 up from 32147409. Sun Oil engages in prospecting for oil and gas across Utah. Mrs. Lester Bingham visits Salt Lake City to be with her brother, R. T. Roberson, seriously ill in LDS Hospital.
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Sun Oil Company
Sun OU Co
Utah
Lester Bingham
Salt Lake City
R. T. Roberson
LDS Hospital
Sheep Shearers Arrive in County as Wool Harvest Opens
Readable fragments show sheep shearers arriving in the county to begin the wool harvest. The article mentions prices, fleece quality, and early labor arrangements, detailing a stretch of preparations and expectations for the season.
Eight Speakers To Be Chosen For Echo Park Dam Drive
A Price area effort seeks eight speakers to present Echo Park Dam and Colorado River development. The Echo Park Dam Committee, led by Vice Chairman Dale Jensen, will form four subcommittees covering education, publicity, speakers bureau, and water committee. Selected speakers will undergo special training on Colorado River history and Utah water law, with talks covering the dam project, Utah’s water needs, and the national movement.
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Colorado River
Berg
Chamber of Commerce
Publi
Echo Park
Dale Jensen
Hab Lageed
Imani
Downy
Chris McKinlay
Ciel Clair R
Tree
Glenn H. Cooper
Utah
Mrs C F Tucker Meg Wednesday in Las Vegas Nev
Mrs Charles F Tucker of Las Vegas Nevada former Verna resident died Wednesday at 2 30 p m Funeral services set for Monday April 9 at 2 00 p m She leaves her husband and only daughter Marion Tucker Johnson and a granddaughter Shirley Johnson and a grandson The Tuckers homesteaded a tench in Wyoming before moving to Vernal They have lived in Nevada about 29 years
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Charles F. Tucker
Las Vegas
Nev
Verna
Tucker
Ryan
Marion) Tucker] Johnson
Bhirley Johnson
Tuckers
Tench
Wyoming
Vernal
Nevada
Water Board Backs Colorado River Report and Reservoir Plan
The Utah Water Users Association Board supported the Colorado River Storage Report recommendations, backing five new reservoirs including Flaming Gorge and Glen Canyon sites. It also urged the Bureau of Reclamation to finish the Gosseberry Project study in Sanpete County soon.
Jensen Veterans form Leland Vaughn Gardner Post 124
A new American Legion Post was created in Jensen named Leland Vaughn Gardner Post 124. Veterans met in the AuMi building to establish officers led by Commander Howard Cowan with Max James as first vice, Robert Thorne as second vice, Pasa Johnston adjutant, Calvin Stewart sergeant at arms, and Wallace Moon chaplain.
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Jensen
American Legion
AuMi
Leland Vaughn Gardner
Wm. Sutter
Ft. Duchesner
Junius Hacking
Asnot
Hospital News Patients Receiving Medical Care
Patients receiving medical care at Uintah County hospital include Gerald Bowden, Mrs. J H Ra Mi, Pamelia Abplanalo, Rae Ashton, Warren Caldwell, Mrs. Joe Trujillo, Mrs. Clifford Massey, Gayla Cook, Sandra Alexander, and Willie Smith. Surgical patient was Ivan W. Sheffer.
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Uintah County Bor
Gerald Bowden
J. H. Ra Mi
Pamelia Abplanalo
Rae Ashton
Warren Caldwell
Joe Trujillo
Clifford Massey
Gayla Cook
Sandra Alexander
Willie Smith
Ivan W. Sheffer
Tiintah County Accident Rate Vigilance Remains High
Officials in Tiintah County urge continued caution after a four week period with minor damage and ongoing efforts to reduce crashes. Authorities remind car owners to meet the upcoming deadline for auto store inspections as spring arrives.
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Sti
Otishaps
Searaiee
Who's Who in Class of 51 Named by UHS
The Uintah High School Class of 51 lists top students with Merlene Davis and Max Caldwell as highest scholastic averages. Each student receives a Gruen wristwatch from Gardner Jewelry. Representatives elected as “Who’s Who” based on four year records with 70 percent scholarship, 20 percent school activity, and 10 percent civic involvement.
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UHS
Uintahaieh
Merlene Davis
Harold
Davis
Max Caldwell
Chellus Bf. Caldwell
Gardner Jewelry Cempany
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