Bonanza Coking Plant Plans to Double Uintah Payroll
Bonanza Coking Plant seeks to double Uintah county payroll if gilsonite coking tests prove favorable. John Baker of American Gilsonite says a 1000 ton per day plant could cost 6 to 10 million dollars with 50 new jobs and a 60 foot coking tower. Seven gilsonite runs have been processed in a test, yielding high grade coke used by aluminum mills and gas production for gasoline.
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Uintah
Bonanza
John Baker
American Gilsonite Company
Baker
Vernal Chamber of Commerce
Noar
Uintah County
Br. Baker
Bie
Alma Sonne and Roy W. Coxy to Speak at Stake Conference
Alma Sonne and Roy W. Coxy are listed as speakers for the Uintah Stake quarterly conference. The event opens Saturday evening with a missionary training meeting at 6 30 p.m. in the Stake Center, with sessions continuing at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Tabernacle. Special music is planned for each session and Vernal Seminary graduation exercises follow on Sunday evening.
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Alma Sonne
Roy W. Coxy
Uintah Stake
Stake
High Council
Melchizedek
Aod
Two Accidents Reported in Utah County Friday
Two traffic accidents occurred in Utah County last Friday, per the Utah State Highway Patrol. Max Ry son Holbrook, 1954 Tudor sedan driver, rammed a node near Vernal on US 1000, causing about $300 damage. a cow was not killed. Earlier, Frank Bridgelaw’s truck left the road, overturned into a fence, and destroyed the cab. driver cited for failure to maintain control. Investigating officer Lowell Bair reported.
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Netnate
Ulntah
Utah State High Patrol
Max Ryson Holbrook
Vernal
U.S
Frank Iitsal Bridgelaw
Tur Aid
Utah
Bkid
Teegup
Hevals Agit
Lowell
Bair
Indians Rob Soldier At Knife Point
Ouray Indians robbed a US Air Force private at knife point early this morning near Ouray Junction on US 550. Suspects Ace Willis Thompson aged 19 and Robert Jenks aged 23 were charged with armed robbery after forcing Pvt Albert Deans to surrender $1800 and dropping him near Vernal following a ride on the Ouray road. Police reported pursuit and investigation ongoing.
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Ouray
Vernal
Napley
Deans
Deang
Yrooper Mack Helm
City Police
Graduates Hear Elder Alma Sonne Sermon at Vernal Seminary
Elder Alma Sonne of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will speak at the Vernal Seminary graduation exercises Sunday evening at 8. Principal Frank R. Walker presents the class introduced by Brent K. Roberts. The program, themed to community, school, and self, includes songs, poems, and a student play.
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Alma Sonne
Council of the Twelve Siles
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Uintah Stake
Jesse Oh Hans
Frank R. Walker
Brent K. Roberts
Iee Hust
Ra Louis Fil
Anderton Joaeklyn Bae
Bara Bodily
Clara Bodily
Eloye Burns
Loretta Bowden
Sherry
Bullock
Rexine Burke
Dennis James Campbell
Stephen
Angala Chivers
John Philehton
Lewis Fay Cook
Elaine Parveeeh
Rae Davis
G. Reed Durfee
Frenna A. Freestone
Fertil
Woodruff
Tona
Eleatore
Claire Joe Ana Hacking
Hacking
Jarma Man
Afieh Vin Ing
Anald Hall
Piede Bates
CIA R. Hopkins Jr
Floyd Hullinger
Lou Enen Hunt
Hun
Sharon Bae James
Merlin
Nature Lovers Seek Untermann Help In Defeating Echo Park Dam
G E Untermann toured town after receiving a letter from Mrs Elizabeth L Cole third chairman of the Associated Garden Clubs of Kansas. She asks how to stop the Echo Park Dam project and mentions visiting museums August first. The exchange reveals garden club activism and interest in conservation through congressional letters and public advocacy.
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Untermann
G. E. Untermann
Elizabeth L. Cole
Associated Garden Clubs
Kansas
Echo Park
Sara
Dinosaur National Park
Laun“Ag Bird
Kan Azz
Cole
Water Rates Cut in Vernal City by City Council
Vernal City council approved a water rate reduction effective May 1. The plan lowers average bills by about $2 per month, saving residents roughly $20 per year, with most savings likely in the summer months.
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Nly Council
Desertion suspect arrested in Naples and other Utah area briefs
A 21 year old Ft Ord California serviceman was arrested in Naples on desertion charges by Deputy Sheriff George Lamoreaux. The Marine Recruiting Service will visit Vernal on May 6 to interview locals about enlisting. Lions Club district events drew 100 attendees in Helper and surrounding towns. Vernal Airport terminal plans were approved along with a farming lease and new water rates set to raise minimums and adjust per thousand rates for higher consumption.
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Ft. Ord
California
Naples
Sis Nation
Rry A Jones
Andhord Ues
George Lamoreaux
Carl Staley
Salt Lake City
Vernal
Marine Corps
Couchman
Dale Jensen
Washburn
Glen Cowper
Tien
Toe Shange
Don Richardson
Lee Walker
Vernal Airport
Frank Peltch
Jock C. Turner
Airport Board
Bida
Nipjor
Glines
Aubley
Matson
Ful
Jaycee Slogan Winners Announced for Clean-Up Week
Jaycee officials announced the Clean-Up Week slogan contest winners at Central School with top prizes awarded to Kathy Hurat for the upper division and Ikey Shaffer for the lower division. Other entrants from multiple grades earned prizes for slogans promoting Vernal cleanup efforts.
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Jaycee
Joyces
Central School
Lynn King
Jay Cook
al Higging
Ikey Shaffer
Vernal
Wslon
Loretne Martin
Laltene Hunting
Tower
Howard Busch
Glade
Main Street
Clean
Ectairmon
Issayoee
Bert Carroll
Uintah County Civil Defense Group Receives New First Aid Equipment
Uintah County Civil Defense receives first aid gear valued at 2700 dollars including 30 liters of supplies, bandages, splints, blanks, drugs, and surgery sets for 500 casualties. The program, led by Harvey Hullinger, supports tornado, fire, flood, and explosion response under Vernal City Council and Uintah County Commission.
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Uintah County
First Air
Uintah County Civil Defense Organization
Harvey Hullinger
Civil Defense
Vernal City Council
Uinta County
Ggtneering
Ral
Aylar
Civil Defense Resia
Doe's Beach Fire Burns Trees and Shrubs
A mile long ice destroyed pines and cottonwood trees in a canyon south of Doe's Beach on Tuesday afternoon. Vernal City fire department received the call around 2 p.m. They fought the blaze for two hours, hampered by strong winds, after a trash fire near the Tat Christensen place got out of hand. Firemen arrived as flames burned near the resort area. No injuries or carriage reported.
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Doe's Beach
Vernal City
Central Altar
Blind Cancer Victim 6 Will Perform at Benefit Movie Sunday
A six year old blind cancer victim will perform on a piano at the Vogue Theatre this Sunday as part of a benefit to raise county quota contributions for cancer research and education. The program includes the film The Enchanted Cottage starring Dorothy McGuire and Robert Young, with proceeds aiding cancer work and awareness.
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Intak Couty
Intak County
Bencer
America
Group Appointed to Study Uintah County Precincts
A nine member committee was appointed by Uintah County to study the county precincts. Republican and Democratic county chairs join two other members. survey favors a new Vernal airport terminal. LeRoy Taylor reports Indian area plans and local coordination continuing on page O.
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Uintah County
Beni
Leon P. Christensen
Charles T
Edie Mare
Benes Y Sy
LeRoy Taylor
Airport Terminal Building Bid for Administration Block
Notice invites bids for construction of an Administration building at Ver nal Airport. Bids will be received by Nec oat i Ce gen ey and opened in the city. Details are unclear due to the text quality but indicate a forthcoming procurement process for airport infrastructure.
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Vernal
Region 5 Music Festival Opens Friday in Utah Canyon
Regional festival kicks off Friday with performances by Dennis Alten on drums, Elaine Hoore and Leah Davis among others. Judges will award prizes in instrumental and dance categories. Event spans Friday and Saturday across Altamont Carbon Duchesne with multiple school groups and local sponsors.
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Enehitchools
Base Potkivat
Altamont
Carbon
Duchesne
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Viste
Irty
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Brigham ‘Oung ‘University
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Mision
Aiiday Seistene
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Left Toight
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Wayne Eaton
Wally Ludlow
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New Frontier Lines
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Wolfe Point
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Hunington
R. Roy Keaton
Lions International
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Grant Pickup
Kenneth Keel
Carl Smithson
Dinosaur Motor Lodge
Chuck Henderson
C. R
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