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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1954

Page

2

Mystery of Maeser Farm Builder Revealed At Fletcher Estate

Long article details amateur radio hobbyist origins and family ties of the Maeser Farm figure, recounting years of skill, community activity, and local support for Echo Park Dam and Colorado River projects. It highlights(M) efforts in Vernal Uintah County and quotes Senator Stringham, L Siddoway, and local officials praising work toward reclamation and power development.

Lee Haye Ieee Bari Fletcher Britain Aleo Islepbacs Telegraph Co Bobby Dover Echo’ Park’ Dam Howe Mr. Lee Gates Renee Jon Ie Ale Ai Lee Miller Ella Weiter Vernal Glenn Lotoy Utah Edoa Poulan Cere Lake’ City BettyJear Caldwell Joan Mitchell Gitzoy California

Farms Bulletin Details From County Office

Clair Acord Famemedie issues two farm bulletins this week. The notices reference farms with areas from 50.2 to 130.0 acres and pertain to agricultural land listings in the county office.

Clair Acord Famemedie Fuselage Tetact Fa

Utah Water Law Drives State to Back Major Developments

The Utah water and power board endorses the Colorado River Storage Project, Echo Park and Glen Canyon plans, and the Central area, deeming them the state’s most crucial issue. The Vernal Chamber is praised for amplifying representation in Washington, with hundreds of travels and meetings cited.

Etringham Henderson Vt. Henderson Ulitth Colo Reta SecBre J. A Stringham L. Wa Benator Steingham al Ea Nnee L. Y. Side Downy D. C Anspect Ingo Colorado Tata Washington Uintah County Commission Curtis Dudley Colorado River Development Committee Chamber of Commercce Upper Basin Senator Stringham L. Siddoway Colton Chamber Vernal Chamber Colorads Rives Echo Parkam Central Utah Sen Clair R. Hopkins Utah Water and Power Board Plate Utah Earthla Nord Echo Park Glen Canyon Ig Stata Bein Ounty

Letters From Dixon Seek Support For Echo Park Dam

Leila Seal a former Leila Neri letters sent by lawyers doctors and merchants of Dixon to representatives and congressmen of that state asking support for the Echo Park Dam.

Swrhites Leila Leila Neri Dixon Echo Park Dam

Echo Park Dam supporters make rounds in Wyoming cities

A visiting group led by Vernal men including Stringham and Biddoway met noon Wednesday with Rock Springs Lions Club, then with Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce in the afternoon. They met Green River officials and Chamber that evening, and Thursday hosted Rawlins Lions at noon and a Chamber gathering in the afternoon. The tour moved to Craig Colorado Thursday night to meet the local Chamber directors. In all stops the visitors reported warm reception and promises of cooperation.

Echo Park Dam Au Soural Ben Stringham Biddoway Wiley Baucum Rock Springs Craig Colo Chamber of Commerce

Cows Lead in Butterfat Tests in Uintah County Report

The Uintah County Dairy Cattle Improvement Association received a yearly report from the Utah State Extension Service showing an average butterfat production of 420 pounds per cow for tested cows, compared with 374 pounds countywide. Top producers included Lester Bingham with 470 pounds, Thad Stringham 454 pounds, and Arlene Cooper 444 pounds. The Vernal Chamber of Commerce presented awards for outstanding achievement, with three dairymen highlighted at the annual meeting.

Dairy Herd Improvement Association Uintah County Utah State Extension Service Utah Lewiston-Corrnish Association Lester Bingham Thad Stringham Arlene Cooper Vernal Chamber of Commerce Clair Acord

Utah business group backs Echo Park Dam push

Reclamation Bureau notes continued work on Hoover Dam life and usefulness. Utah Chambers of Commerce Executive Association urges businessmen to contact executives across their networks urging favorable congressional action on the Echo Park Dam project. George D. Clyde is nominated executive director for his efforts in state water advocacy.

Utah Chambers of Commerce Executive Association Utah Echo Park Salt Lake City Tor George D. Clyde Utah Power and Water Board Wnd

Randlett Sansue Chase High-Output Holsteins in Cache Valley

Ralph Taylor and Al Harris chased Holsteins in Cache Valley. The cows were record producers yielding 500 pounds or more.

Indian Canyon Snow Depth Surpasses Normal Levels

Indian Canyon snow depth and water content meet normal ranges at the head of Indian Canyon thirty miles south of Duchesne at eight thousand one hundred feet. Measurements since 1834 show March depth of 43.6 inches versus 17.6 last year and 37.8 in the 20-year average, with April 1 depth at 68.3 inches and water content 23.8 inches the highest on record. Jack C. Stevenson of the Duchesne Soil Conservation Service aided forest ranger Merlin I Bishop in the survey.

Indian Canyon Merlin I, Bishop Forest Ranger Duchesne Jack C. Stevenson The Duchesne Soil Conservation Service Bishop

Snow depth above average in April surveys at four sites

Snow surveys on April 1 at King's Cabin upper and lower courses Paradise Park La Point and Mosby Mountain show above average snow depth and moisture. Measured March 31 by Forest Service and Soil Conservation Service staff, with ten year averages cited for context.

Oe Cabin Paradise Park Mosby Mountain Howard Makela Roman Pfeffer Forest Service Gilbert Horrocks Sol) Conservation Service King’s Cabin Vernal Lapoint

Schools Plan Safety Week for April May period

National Safety Week is set for April 25 to May 1 per Superintendent Harold Lundell who urges all schools to teach safety. Plans include multiple fire drills safety demonstrations a safety poster contest surveys of streets and buildings to find hazards and fixes, courtesy training for loading buses, and checking bus loading for rule compliance. Tree climate moderation noted by the National Astronaut Association.

Harold M Lundell

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