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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1950

Page

14

Stringham Ward Manwaring Present Views At Hearing

Briant Stringham chairs the Colorado River Development committee at a Washington hearing on Echo Park Split Mountain. He blames growth and industrial use for water shortages and says Echo Park Dam is essential for Utah’s water rights and the Central Utah Project. Ward, Vernal Chamber executive secretary, notes Upper Basin history and lands in a Utah county of over 2.8 million acres, with most federally owned.

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Echo Park Dam seen as key to Utah growth and jobs

A Utah hearing focused on Echo Park Dam and the Central Utah Project, with officials claiming the venture would unlock irrigation for 149000 acres, spur creation of dozens of industries, support about 20000 workers, and fuel farm income growth while stressing federal land control and local tax concerns. Speakers warned of decentralization and urged dam construction to secure economic and political stability for the region.

Naples Ward Conference Held In Naples

Naples Ward Conference was held at the chapel Sunday with Archie Johnson Byron Goodrich Lawrence Fox and Brian O Neild in attendance. Special numbers were given by the choir under Lowe Goodrich. Mrs Louis A Haws accompanied her son Bill to Provo Wednesday. Mrs Bert Karren and Howard Mams attended a funeral in Provo. Numerous local families and guests from Canada were noted. lunch was served and the evening ended in sociability. Primary teachers training was held. Lovell Simmons welcomed a new baby home Friday. The Manwaring brothers work on Roosevelt Union high school project. Calvin Wilson and baby left for Nyssa Oregon after a visit with Fred Reynolds and Myron Roberts families.

Naples Ward Archie Johnson Byron Goodrich Lawrence Fox Brian O'Niel Lowe Goodrich Louis A. Haws Bill Provo Bill Haws Portland Ore Bert Karren Ward Howard Glen Agnes Wood Alice Still Glen Atwood Arthur Atwood Canada Orlo Goodrich Josephine Ada Openshaw Jay Max Anderson Craig Cole Frank Roberts And Myron Roberts Val Moss Trideli Larensa

Usher Lewis Ferguson Adds Stucco Coat To Improve Home

Usher Lewis Ferguson finishes his house with a coat of stucco. Reports mention visits by Mrs. Clara Farnsworth and Mrs. Atwood's relatives in Grand Junction Colorado, with several family members journeys noted. Neighbors including Mrs. Eva Rushton modernizing her home and the local Poe Society quilting for Mrs. Vennie Dahlberg are cited in brief social notes.

Lewis Ferguson Lewis Ferpean Keith Bowen Hayden

Monta ministers and locals travel for work and worship

Anse Reverand W. B. Green spoke at Sitendades Bible class Thursday and heads Monta Ministries with ties to Newton and Millis. Kenneth Covington and Neal Domgaard traveled to Ni Castle Wyoming for oil field work. Mr and Mrs Hyrum Domgaard visited Vernal for Mrs Domgaard’s medical care. The Harmony club gathered at Deloris Alfreds home last Friday for a pot luck luncheon.

W. B. Green Green Monta Newton Millis K College Kenneth Covington Neal Domgaard Ni Castle Wyo Hyrum Domgaard Domgaard Harmony Club Del

Secretary Resigns After Twenty-Five Years In Company

The Rock Point Canal Company held a meeting Tuesday evening appointing Mrs Elmer Sweet as secretary replacing Mrs Wm Morrison who had served in that role for twenty five years. Frank Fielding and wife returned to Provo after visiting their son and family. Charley Mecham’s death was reported at Salt Lake City. Several local residents and visitors attended events and talked with Wallace Johnson and Frank Walker during a Sunday meeting.

the Rock Point Canal Company Elmer Sweet Wm. Morrison Morrison Frank D. Fielding Provo Kelith Fielding Earl Mecham Charley Mecham Salt Lake City Charles Percival Oka Yo Ir Shea Virgil Bleek Keith Fielding Wallace Johnson The High Counsel Frank Walker Pat Johnson Paul Watkins Rangely J. P. Rahm Earl Merrell Craig, Colo Ent Della Nate Eres

Civil Service Opens Bids To Fill Posts

Civil Service invites applications by May 1 1930 for business specialist and commerce analyst posts in New Mexico Wyoming and Colorado. Salaries range 4600 to 5400 a year with no written test required. Applications available from Jesse A Eaves Vernal or the Denver office and must be filed in Denver by May 1 1930.

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Geologists Prepare Uinta Basin Field Trip Headquarters

Geologists and industry leaders plan a June field trip across the mid continent area, centered in Vernal and Price Utah, to assess petroleum formations. The Intermountain Association of Petroleum Geologists will guide a tour with experts from major companies, compiling a guide book on regional geology and prospects.

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