Spring Storms Improve Water Outlook Yet Summer Remains Poor
The April snow survey report for Uintah Basin and Daggett Soil Conservation Districts shows stream flow forecast at 70 to 75 percent of average for Whiterocks Ashley and Brush creeks, while the western basin is projected 44 to 64 percent. Warmer weather over the next two months will influence the shortage, with dry trends risking financial losses. above average rain is unlikely to lift flows to near normal. Farmers are advised to mulch yards, use lawn clippings and peat moss to conserve soil moisture, water shrubs and flowers early to fill soil reservoirs, and request Extension publications for irrigator guidance.
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Uintah Basin
Daggett Soil Conservation Districts
Whiterocks
Ashley
Brush
Daggett County
Few Rules Aid Water Savings Around Home
County Extension office promotes simple water-saving habits for homes in Utah during a water-short year. Advice includes repairing leaky taps and keeping taps closed when not in use to prevent wasted gallons, with a free leaflet available.
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Aluch
Elmore
Utah
Uintah County Ranked Seventeenth in State Aid Money
Uintah County ranked 17th among Utah counties in state aid per capita while Uintah School District received a 27.71 mill local levy equivalent. State aid to Uintah County totaled 452 mill, with total county aid reaching $773,079 for the year and 40 school districts, 28 counties, and 208 cities and towns sharing about $452 million in state aid for 1960.
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Uintah
Uintah County
Utah
Funeral for Clarence Winn Held Saturday
Funeral services for Clarence Winn 78 died in Santa Maria California April 10 were held Saturday at 2pm in Vernal Mortuary Ashley Ward bishopric conducted with Mary Cook on piano and oboe. Speakers included Alma Preece and Alma speakers Alfred Allred. multiple musical duets and a benediction by Thomas Caldwell. Burial followed at Vernal Memorial Park Cemetery with pallbearers Peck George Hall Celis Winn Don Walker Lorin Johnson and Alan Hatch. Attendees ranged from Santa Maria and Los Angeles to Blanding Utah and included Bishop Black and family.
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Ashley
Clarence Winn
Santa Maria
California
Ashley Ward
Charles Allred
Mary Cook
Cline Black
Melba Allred
Wilma Davidson
Alma
Preece
Alfred
Lois Erickson
Don Walker
Orphe Winn
Calif
Boyd Winn
Los Angeles
Lorin Johnson
Betteravia
Bishop
Blanding
Utah
Roy Winn
Myron
Rollo
Gilsonite Co Awards for Safe Work in Bonanza
The American Gilsonite Company at Bonanza announced that employees in the new monthly safety contests completed March without a lost time injury. Safety committee chair Ron Edrington conducted a Change House drawing awarding gift certificates from Vernal Drug Co to R. Vee Winn, George Collins, I. O Jacobsen, and D E Sadlier. contests began in February with no injuries in February or March.
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Ron Edrington
Back Out If Tractor Stuck
A county agent from Utah State University Extension warns drivers to back out when tractor drive wheels are stuck ten inches or more. Front lifting during attempts to drive forward can tip the tractor backward, leaving little time to escape. Hitching below the axle line is advised but not foolproof, and gunning the engine worsens the risk.
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William F Farnsworth
Utah State University Extension Services
Local Obit Mentions Turner and Winn Families in Salt Lake City
Turner and Mr and Mrs Donald Babcock along with Mr and Mrs Bert Winn and daughter Agnes are listed with Mrs Edith Winn in Salt Lake City settings. The fragment notes family members and a residence but provides no further context or dates.
Soil Insecticides Key For Utah Agriculture This Year
Dr. George F. Knowlton of Utah State University Extension cites soil insecticides as vital for crops in Utah. Treatments target wireworms, cutworms in orchards, strawberry root weevils, maggot injury to root crops, and pests on vegetables and berries. Applications may be sprays dusts or granules with uniform soil distribution.
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Utah
George F. Knowlton
Utah State
Uni
Safety program praised by committee urges ongoing vigilance
The Safety Committee commends the men on the new safety program and asks everyone to keep safety foremost in their minds, emphasizing continued effort and awareness.
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Safety Committee
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Austria
Florda
Briggs & Stratton
Jacobsen
Prince
Grace
AM Stet
Vernal Dealer
Bert’s
W. James Trucking
Hatchery
Milt
Vernal
Utah Foundation
Permaglas
Melody Gardens
So. Vernal Ave
Gilsonite Co
Wee Winn
Left
D. E. Sadler
American Gibonie Company
George Collins
G. Jacobsen
Safety Awerd
Dr. Knowlton
Segre, An
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Cal
East Main
San Pato
Begoodrich
Silvertown
Top Traction
Superior Tire Service
Uintah Basein
Uinta Sales
Roosevelt, Utah
Bank OF Vernal
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