Fight For Water Or Stasnate Warns Of Stagnation
North west Colorado Development Conference in Meeker heard NB Bennett warn that Western Slope residents must back a master plan for Upper Colorado Basin development to avoid stagnation. EO Larson, Region Four Bureau of Reclamation director, offered little road assurance to Echo Park dam site, noting no survey and a ten million dollar highway budget in planning. The Omaha office will oversee Echo Park planning and study recreational potential post authorization. future recreation will shape the project.
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Western Slope
Upper
Colorado Basin
NB Bennett
Learning
Bureau of
Mee Eematton
Northwest Colorado
Meeker
Echo Park
EO Larson
Bureau of Reclamation
Larsen
Omaha
Bureau
Echo Park Dam
Congress
Wendell Pope Succumbs After Illness
Funeral services for John Wendell Pope, 46, Vernal oil dealer, who died Sunday at 2.20 am in the local hospital after a short illness, were held Wednesday at 2 pm in the Third Ward Chapel. Harold Htublinger, bishop of the Second Ward, conducted. Wm. H. Slaugh offered prayer at the home. A brief life history was read by Frank Walker, and the opening song Sometime We'll Understand was sung by the Elders' Quartet with Aubrey Hodgkinson and others, accompanied by Mrs. Harold Sargent.
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John Wendell Pope
Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints
Harold Htublinger
Wm. H. Slaugh
Mr. Pope
Frank Walker
Elders’ Quartet
Lesle Thacker
Aubrey Hodgkinson
Duane Soderquist
Don Walker
Harold Sargent
New Utah Sheriffs Association Aids Locating Fugitives
Sheriffs from multiple Utah counties formed the Utah Sheriff Association to improve cooperation and tracking of wanted men. The inaugural meeting at Hotel Vernal drew 15 law officers led by Uintah County Sheriff Herbert M. Snyder. Notable talks covered brand inspection and civil procedure. Next meeting set for July 20 in Ogden.
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Utah
Utah Sheriff's Association
Vernal
Uintah County
Herbert M. Snyder
Alden K. Barton
State Dept. of Agriculture
Cara
Aba
Whitney Hammond
Sheriff Snyder
Association
Clarence Smith
Richfield
H. M. Snyder
Eugene Payne
Heber
Mac Wade
Ogden
Spencer Kimball To Highlight Stake Conference
Spencer W Kimball of the Council of Twelve Apostles will highlight the Uintah Stake Conference as announced by Stake President Archie Johnson A welfare meeting is set for Saturday at 6 30 pm at the Stake Center for all ward and stake welfare workers followed by a priesthood meeting Elders and quorum presidencies are urged to attend Continuing on page ti
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Uintah Stake Conference
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Spencer W. Kimball
Council of Twelve Apostles
Archie Johnson
Johnson
Kimball
Jaycees Win Travel Trophy At State Meet
Vernal Jaycees topped the State as the most traveled chapter for the year with a record 34750 man miles and won the State travel trophy at Kaysville, presented by state VP Harry Fer. Alvin Bowden received the trophy on behalf of Vernal, permanent ownership to await the State convention on May 4 in Salt Lake City.
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Vernal Jaycees
Keeps
Kaysville
Alvin Bowden
Vernal
Harry Fer
1950 Fishing Licenses Valid For New Season
Utah Fish and Game Commission announces 1950 fishing licenses remain valid on waters open to fishing until new licenses become available. Normally replaced April 16, the 60 day enforcement delay pushes to May 9. Commission allows replacement of lost licenses and stamps by owners for a one dollar fee.
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Utah Fish and Game Commission
Utah
Commission
Game Dept
Indian Ruins Highlight Red Cloud Loop Drive
Vernal Chamber of Commerce tourism plan features Brush Creek ruins as part of the scenic Red Cloud Loop. An archeology report from University of Utah is awaited to enrich visitor background while an illustrated map will be distributed to hotels and service stations. Plans include a Echo Park damsite overlook and Byron Fisher offers stone signs to prompt road travelers to dinosaur quarry areas.
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Red Cloud Loop
Brush Creek Road
Red Cloud” Loop
Vernal Chambers of Commerce
Archeolog ‘Department of the University Utah
Echo Park
Byron Fisher
Vernal Chamber
Dinosaur Quarry
Final Rites Held Wednesday For Rae Ashton
Federal services for Rae Ashton a Vernal merchant and builder who died April 7 after a lingering illness were held Wednesday at 1 pm in the Vernal Third Ward chapel with Bishop Harold Hullinger in charge. The service opened with a male quartet singing In The Garden, Duet Chelsea Caldera and Pennyt Caldera, with Eva P. Hatch accompanying. Trina Eaton gave the invocation and B H Gina delivered remarks including a letter from Gov. Brackence.
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Rae Ashton
Vernal Third Ward
Salt Lake Hospital
Harold Hullinger
Chelsea
Pennyt Caldera
Walesy
George
Eva P. Hatch
Trina ‘Eaton
Lopez Family sues Vernal City for 25000 death claim
The family of Peter John Lopez files a 25000 claim against Vernal City Council after his death on March 16 from a skull fracture and other injuries from a fall on a stairway near the Bank of Vernal. They allege negligence due to an inadequately guarded hazardous stairway, signed by sister Rosie Pehacek.
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Vernal
Peter John Lopez
Bank of Vernal
Lopez
Rosie Pehacek
Uintah Basin Lions Convention Invasion Looms In Vernal
Uintah Basin braces for a massive Lions Convention from May 3 to June 2 in Vernal with 600 reservations already filed by 22 of 133 clubs. Hotels near capacity, plans to house visitors in Gusher Artesia and Roosevelt, and private homes with hosts aiding lodging. Convention aims include Lionism indoctrination, social events, and activities for all ages, with Lions International officials attending.
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Utah
Mit
Vernal
Gusher
Artesia
Roosevelt
Priva Omex
Icf
Lions International
LDS Seminary Graduation 68 Graduates To Receive Diplomas
The LDS Seminary will award 68 diplomas at a Sunday 3 PM ceremony in the Stake Tabernacle with J Bralsce Johnson announcing the program. The service includes talks by multiple students, poems, songs, scriptural readings, and presentations by Pres. Archie Johnson with diplomas given to the graduates led by Myra Woolley and Glade Watkins.
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Zion
LDS Seminary
Stake Tabernacle
J. Bralsce Johnson
Prin Pal
Larry Boden
Mat Eator
Svaniee Odily
Alta
Mary’ Lou «Roberts
Aor Bennett
God
Wade Slaugh
Reena Hatch
Beth Bryson
Carrie Calder
Carolyn Wallis
Marilyn Price
Marilyn Robins
Margie Montgomery
Dorothy Dudley
Karen Lee
Myra Woolley
Patricia Johnson
Marquita Gooditch
Glee Chew
Darius, Burke
Marion Cook
Henry Morris
Carma Bascom
Norlan Walker
Garth Fisher
Robert Showalter
Dwayne Case
Mary Lou Roberts
J. Wallace Johnson
Glade Watkins
Pres
Archie Johnson
LuJean Murray
Sove Louise Ainge
Batty Anderson
Dorothy H. Anderson
Residents Seek Livestock Permit Debate At City Council
Residents press for livestock in the city while others call for prohibitions. Several requests for an ordinance banning keeping livestock were discussed at a recent council meeting amid complaints about unsanitary conditions at stock yards. The council took the matter under advisement.
Activity Day Display Showcases Ten Schools Talent
Impressive funeral services were held Monday at 2 pm in the Jensen Ward Chapel with Bishop Thayrel Cook in charge. Speakers included Archia Johnson and Driver Smith. The day culminated in a yearlong high school endeavor featuring a band parade, variety acts, and a public show. Ten schools participated including Roosevelt. Activity schedule lists debates, plays, music, shorthand and typing, with lunch served and a Perty Show at 7 pm plus a dance at 8 pm.
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Jensen
Jensen Ward
Gey
Thayrel Cook
George . Massey
Rosemh
Dudley
My Father
Bing
Jensen Ladies Choir
Ary Gardner
Gertrude Turner
Alice Merkley
Olive Curfew
Eloise Peterson
Josephine Stewart
Daddy
Carwin Snow
LaVon Wall
Prea
Archia
Johnson and
Driver Smith
Heber Wall
Roosevelt
Alterra
Joheane
Itament
Mental Music
Howerd
Clements
Lewis
Activizer
Barbara Sao
Wingen Faster
Ursel Allred
C. L. Richens
H. E. Hullinger
Glen Overd
Robert Swain
Doyle Landon
Lawrence Cooper
Loraine Woodsbury
Lowell Roberts
Award Rigby
Charles Freeman
Walker
Naomi Lunt
Mrs. Caldwell
Jack Woodbury
Clark Greenhalgh
Oil News Bluebell Carter’s Duchesne Well Update
Oil field notes indicate Bluebell at CSW Duchesne region has reached 12 520 feet total depth with production tests underway. Swabbing yields 2 3 barrels per session while perforations and core samples are recorded. A drill stem test showed gas surface flow with a 40 to 50 foot flame and maximum pressure 58 pounds though mud was recovered and plans for retest and gauge follow.
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Bluebell
Carters
Csw
NEG
Duchesne
Carter's
Uintah School Board Deliberates Budget and Staff Changes
The Uintah School Board met to discuss budget, salary raises of five to percent, and possible elimination of 4-5 teachers by class enlargement. They also planned a small local tax levy increase and noted Union High School construction progress and a postponed speech and hearing clinic until fall.
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Iet
Lundell
Union High ‘School
Eltchen
Vernal to Open New Pool with Heating and Showers
Vernal’s new swimming pool officially opens May 10 per Alvin Kay of the pool committee. The 40 by 80 foot main pool will vary in depth from three to ten feet, with a 20 by 40 foot wading pool for toddlers. A heating and sprinkling system, glass wall, and lighting will enhance the facility funded by Vernal and county sources. an unofficial opening drew about 200 youngsters last fall before completion.
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Healy
Vernal
Alvin Kay
Swimming Pool Committee
Oatee
Gre
Bamber
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New Sheriffs’ Organization
Spencer Kimball
Stake
Jaycees
B. HH
Gina
Gov. J. Brackence
Quotae
Front City
Uintah Basin
Bulge
Lions Convention
Lions’ Convention
Leff
J. C. Anderson
Victor Wilkins
Hugh W. Colton
R. Seager
Ethan Nisleon
C. R. Henderson
Walter Woolley
J. A. Cheney
F. G. Eakelson
Ney E. Spendrove
A. W. Shepherd
Seminary
Heber R. Wall
Jensen Pioneer
Ruth Astél
Jeff Moridey
Artor & Short
Salt
Uintah School Board
Harold M. Lundell
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