Road oiling near Vernal as graveling completes
With six miles of road between Vernal and Jensen already graveled and two day shifts plus a night shift on the oiling project, U S Highway 40 east of Vernal is set to begin oiling early next week. Marriage licenses issued in Vernal include Wanda Bennion Fisher and Lars Watkins in Reno, plus Joseph Walter Spencer and Donna May Richardson in Jensen. A birth announced for a 9% pound boy on August 9. Lapoint plans August 13 fundraising to furnish the Lapoint chapel, and Comet Motor Express expands local mail routes between Vernal Salt Lake and Vernal Craig. Sinclair West Main near completion with grand opening announced soon.
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Vernal
Jensen
U.5
Wanda Bennion Fisher
Lars Watkins
Reno
Nevada
Tribune
Bus Richardson
David Calder
George C. Davis
Joseph Walter, Spencer
Donna May Richardson
Wille Smith
Bowling Green
Stella May Atwood
Harold Davis
Buck Pasture
We Allred
United Prosity Plan
Allred
Lapoint
E. E Brockman
Comet Motor Express
Craig
Comet Motor
Salt Lake
Express Company
Sinclair
West Main
Gypsies Camp Near Vernal District Sparks Interest
Sixty years ago on August 5 1897 a band of Gypsies camped south of Vernal appeared well heeled and spent freely. Most Vernal business houses closed for a ball game between the Ft Duchesne Troopers and the Vernal team. Hatch Horse & Cattle shipped cattle from Rifle Colorado to eastern markets. Harry Hoy of Browns Park visited Vernal as he prepared for the Klondike. George Shepard and Miss Kate Culmer of Ouray were in town This compact notice reflects a bustling frontier town scene with multiple local mentions.
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Vernal
Ft Duchesne
Hatch Horse & Cattle Company
Rifle
Colorado
Harry Hoy
Brown's Park
Mr Hoy
Klondike
George Shepard
Kate Culmer
Ouray
Chickens Thicken on Strawberry Roads Prompting Pilot Efforts
Reports say chickens flood the Strawberry area making autoists stop to avoid strikes. Shooters seek a short district opening to ease auto travel and save gasoline. Also notes births at Sowards, Katren, ONeil, Lee, and Swan households, local courthouse drainage project, editor Wallis leaving for Salt Lake City, and Vernal baseball win over Troop B 8th Cavalry 23 to 13 with upcoming rematch.
Farm Bureau Opposes Trading Stamps for Farm Goods
Utah State Farm Bureau Federation executive committee denounces trading stamps in sale of agricultural commodities arguing stamps raise consumer costs and widen the gap between producer prices and consumer prices. The group also urges study of high way right of way plans and federal aid for school construction, opposing federal control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah State Farm Bureau Federation
Frank G. Shelley
Utah
Pas
Chicago
E. Wilkins
Jeff Wilcox
Will Green
Ft. Duchesne
Bureau
Shelley
House
Ashley All Stars Win Final Playoff 24 12
The Ashley Stake softball season ended July 24 with the unbeaten Tri dell team defeating an all star squad 24 to 12. Ashley Stake’s Sports director La Nae Merkley earned praise for organizing a successful season as wards from every district participated and Tri dell claimed the champions cup while Lapoint received the sportsmanship award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashley Stake
Tri‘dell
All Stars
la Nae Merkley
Tridell
Lapoint
J and B Auto Service Installs Bear Balantin Tire Machine
J and B Auto Service announces installation of a new machine that balances wheels and rounds tires to improve ride quality. Mel Burke and Coke retraites claim the Bear Balantin corrects out of round tires by erasing high spots, leaving the tread visually unchanged but noticeably smoother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J & B Auto Service
Mel Burke
Coke Retirles
Wwe
Kay Haws Grants From University of Utah Education Dept
Kay M Haws son of Mr and Mrs Morris Haws received a letter from the University of Utah stating his acceptance as a student in Educational Psychology to pursue a masters in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling. The grant amounts to 1600 dollars for the academic year. Haws graduated Uintah High in 1949 and served two years in the U S Army after graduation. He has worked the past year with the Bureau of Reclamation on the Flaming Gorge Project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay M. Haws
Morris Haws
University of Utah
Department of Educational Psychology
Kay
Uintah High School
Ana Pele
University of Pay
Ambler
Monerary Ila Agp
Haws
U.S Army
U of U
Bureau of Reclamation
Flaming Gorge
Special gauge tests tire roundness in minutes at no charge
dJefiries describes a quick three minute test using a special gauge that checks four tires for roundness without removing wheels. The service is performed free of charge in their shop.
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dJefiries
Utah District Participates in Kellogg Admin Project
Supt Abbott Sain Stanford ip Tu School selected as one of three districts in Utah to join Kellogg Foundation funded project at Stanford University. The study aims to identify traits of successful administrators and appropriate coursework for aspiring leaders. Superintendent Max G. Abbott and five Utah educators will attend a four day orientation at Stanford starting July 29 with travel and living expenses covered by the foundation. Local officials hail the program as a strong chance to advance education and improve Uintah School District administration and programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ena Fre Vintah
Utah
Zito
Kellogg Foundation
Stanford University
Max G. Abrott
Palo Alto
California
Foundation
United States
Uintah
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Giewia
B'Agos
N. G. Sowards
Hugh Katren
Naples
John O'Neil
Fl Lee
Artis Hadlock
James H. Wallis
Salt Lake City
8Th Cavalry
Fort Duchesne
Salt Lake Tribune
Tern
Farm Bureau
F. G. Bressthall
Frank Bennett
Miami
Missieippi
Illinois
Rivera
RTM
Ashley
Fride
Wilma White
Houston
Dig Bend National Pi
Kay Haws
Abbott Sain
Stanford Ip
Ashley Valley Appliance
West
R. L. Polk
Mercury
Sa Showalter
Motor Company
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