National Guard to Level Ridge for Ashley Valley Lookout
Vernal Utah National Guard Company A 2884th Engineer Battalion will dynamite and bulldoze a ridge at the west entrance to Ashley Valley to create a tourist lookout point on Asphalt Ridge. The project, in cooperation with local groups, uses a 17 bulldozer and 80 pounds of explosives to shape a 12 foot high, 30 foot wide, 400 foot long section, expanding the lookout to about 61 feet wide.
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Vernal
Natal
Ashley Valley
2884Th Engineer
Guard
Jocal US Highway 40 Association
Vernal Chamber of Commerce
Vernal City
Eirnest
AL Slye
Utah State Road Commission
Ernest Untermann
Utah Field House of Natural History
Fran
Senate to Act on Upper Colorado River Project Vote
Utah official says action on the Upper Colorado River storage project is expected next week in the Senate with Republican leaders vowing to bring it up at first opportunity. President Eisenhower supports quick passage, while House action remains uncertain amid opposition tied to Echo Park and Echo Park Dam debates.
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Colorado
Senate
Manejay
Utah
George J. Clyde
Washington
Arthur W Watkins
Cole
House
White House
Dwight D Eisenhower
California
Douglas R Stringfellow
Upper
Colorado River
Mr Stringfellow
Almed Ast
Echo Park Dam
Dinosaur National Monument
Four Utah County crashes injure teen and others
Four traffic accidents reported in Uintah County over the week left a 16 year old girl injured in a car mishap near Dry Fork when the driver fell asleep at 1 30 a m. Gale H Eldredge 20 was cited for failing to keep the car under control. Dor eynolds Glines 14 was hospitalized. Vehicle damage totaled about 1500. A second wreck east of Vernal on US 40 involved Philip Wetr 31 of Trenton New Jersey. A third crash near Vernal involved a 1930s Mercury and a 1954 Chevrolet coupe with minor damage to both vehicles. A fourth incident near Roosevelt involved John Van Eek Jr a chemist. All details show several injuries and modest property loss.
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Uintah
Duta
Utah State Highway Patrol
Doreynolds,Glines
Gale H. Eldredge
Verna l
Dry Fork
Uintah County Hospital
Mack Helm
Tro! Rooper
Utah
Vernal
U.S. Highway 40
Philip Wetr
Trenton
New Jersey
Jim
Ve Sal
Jack Falaser
Louisville
Colorado
Larsen
Bie
Sven Ee Les Cart
Roosevelt
Twa
Ohn van EE Jr
Fourth Annual Golf Tourney Begins Monday
Vernal's fourth annual golf tournament starts Monday with about fifty entrants from Vernal and Rangely awaiting results. The event, the biggest yet on Vernal's new course, invites all amateur golfers in Utah to compete in six flights with trophies for winners runners-up and medalist. Registration and a qualifying round are due by August 12, with play starting August 9 and first rounds on August 14.
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Vernal
Ralph Ing
Ralphonfe
Ralph Ashton
Core Asmus
W. Si Bulgest
Chee
Farmers Asked to Sign For Conservation Program
Farmers are urged to sign up for a federal conservation program with cost share assistance. Applicants must submit requests by a closing date in mid August, with signups running from August 1 to October 15. The program aims to support conservation practices on farms through federal cost share and technical help.
Weeks Receives Diamond Pin For 100 Percent District Governor
Alvin E. Weeks was honored last week by the Vernal Lions Club with a 14 carat diamond studded award for 100 percent District Governor of Lions International for 1953-54. President C Laurence Pax presented the gift citing flawless club visitation and timely reports from all district clubs.
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C. Laurence Fox
Vernal Lions Club
Alvin E. Weeks
Lions International
Hotel Vernal
C. Laurence Pax
R. Roy Keaton
Lioniam
Faulty Brakes Cause Highway Mishap Near Vernal
A two vehicle collision occurred on U S 40 one mile east of Streets P p m Wednesday caused by faulty brakes. Edna Haymaker 18 of Vernal was unable to stop for a county road grader, veered onto the wrong side, and struck a vehicle driven by Teetens Route 2 Vernal. Haymaker’s car sustained damage and she was cited for defective brakes.
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U.S
Edna Haymaker
Vernal
Haymaker
Barrow
Edna Jaymaker
Utah Firemen and Auxiliary Open 1954 Vernal Convention
Utah firemen and their auxiliary begin an eight day state convention in Vernal with registration, welcomes, and initial sessions. Officials nominate new officers as events unfold including a parade, courthouse open house, and evening dances.
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Utah
Vernal City
Utah Tire
Vernal
al Thompson
Utah State Firemen's Association
Gien
Ralph Siddoway
LeRoy Griffin
American Fork, Association
Apain
BH Stringham
Thompson
Exiday
Ralph Siddeway
Roe Ashton
American Lewis Auxiliary
United Stake Tabernacle
Jaycees Sponsor Mixed Softball Weekend in Vernal
Vernal Junior Chamber of Commerce brings the first mixed round robin to Vernal at the Jaycee Ball Park next Wednesday and Thursday August 1 and 12. Shamrocks of Salt Lake City and Portland Pennants meet Uintah Stake Church league teams Naples and Ashley with games at 7 30 p.m. and 9 p.m. The winner on night one meets the night two winner while the losers clash. Proceeds fund park improvements.
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United Basin
Vernal
Vernal Junior Chamber of Commerce
Shamrocks
Salt Lake City
Portland
Oregon
Uintah Stake Church
Naples
Ashley
Jaycee Ball Park
Wilma Freston
The
Dottie Moore
Local Doctors Challenge Uintah Basin Cowboys to Roping Contest
Drs. Herb and Jana Fowler of Vernal issue a challenge to any Uintah Basin couple with a business or professional background. The roping contest is part of the Vernal Roundup week attractions featuring bull riding, relay races, stake and barrel events. Milt Searle of the Roping Club notes the event schedule and seating efforts by Wilkins Show Crew.
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Cowboys of
Uintah Basin
Drs. Herb
Jana Fowler
Vernal
al Vee
Uintah, County
Ally
Hythe
Gadie Fa Dain
Rand
Rerae
Milt’ Searle
Seateeamie
City Council Sets Tax Levy At 19 Mills
The Vernal City council approved a 19 mill tax levy for the coming year covering general city operations and street lighting. Last year’s levy totaled 35 mills with funds allocated to bond interest and debt service alongside municipal needs.
Roosevelt man earns fifty year IOOF membership
Jack Redman of Roosevelt received a fifty year membership from members of his Indelent Order of Odd Fellows Vernal Lodge No. 24 at a regular meeting Tuesday. A Ladies day was held at the Vernal Golf Course last Friday morning with a luncheon served to guests by Vernal members. Cross country runners mentioned include Stella Wetenkamp Irene Ross and Norma Crouch.
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Sack Redman
Jack Redman
Roosevelt
Order of Odd Fellows Vernal Lodge No
Vernal
Grasshoppers Destroy Farmland Across Counties
The infestation badly damaged farmland in Uinta and Emery counties, covering about 4000 acres. Local authorities report control efforts underway by state agencies based in Ogden and Uintah County as crews battle the outbreak.
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Uintah
Eme County
Stake Conference Set August 21 22
A church event calendar note indicates a stake conference planned for August 21 and 22 at Johnsott. Details on speakers and exact schedule were not fully confirmed, but events include an evening gathering Saturday at 6:30 followed by a leaders meeting at 8.
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Johnsott
Pye
August 17 Primary Plection Registration Notice
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate an August 17 registration date for a primary election. The text references eligibility to vote and registration before a September 14 deadline, with unclear details about dates in October and three event mentions. Entities: August 17, September 14, October, Rept. 14.
Naples Defeats Rangely to Win First Half Softball
Naples defeated Rangely 6 3 securing the first half title in the Uintah Stake Church softball league. Rangely led in runs with five hits to Naples three as pitchers Terryson and Ken Splaun combined for nine strikeouts. The second half advances to a round robin with Naples, Vernal, and others jockeying for position.
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Naples
Uintah Bike Church
Rengely
M-Men
Terryson
Ken Splaun
Rangely
Wice
Ft. Duchesne
Thres
Elliott Roosevelt Visits Vernal To Study Echo Park Dam Controversy
An informal meeting occurred near Meeker last Friday with Elliott Roosevelt and Vernal Artesy area residents discussing the Echo Park Dam dispute. Attendees included Fi Hane, Ernest Untermann, Stringham, Neuman, and local business figures, focusing on the Upper Colorado issue and park dam plans.
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Elliott Roosevelt
Vernal
12 Mart
Echo Park Dam
Fi Hane
Yetahoe
Boi Sen
Stringham
Ernest Untermann
Wiaueam
iRene Neuman
Bungelyy
Pupeau
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Switzerland
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Quick
John F. Frey
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Price
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Lida Pritchard
Nella Snellgrove
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Meeker
Eleanor Roosevelt
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