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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1953
Page
13
The Uintah County Commission approves an ordinance regulating public dances and dance halls with penalties for violations. The measure, justified as necessary for public safety, becomes effective 15 days after passage or publication. Chairman Merkey and Clerk Pope note the ordinance failed to meet final passage requirements, with no one voting against it.
The Uintah County Board adopts Section 12 restricting beer sales to between 11:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. on non weekend days, with enforcement details and a 15 day effective period. The document records commissioners voting, names Orville Swann and Joseph Merkley among others, and approval of the ordinance. Also included are notices from the State Engineer about water changes in Uintah County for Carter Oil Co and Uintah School District, detailing proposed diversions, sites, and irrigation plans across multiple sections and ranges.
Protests against granting of water right applications in Utah must be filed with the State Engineer by October 3, 1953. The notice details pumping from Green River and canal conveyance to irrigate 207.01 acres in multiple sections and ranges, with specific diversion points and non simultaneous use. Publication appears in the Vernal Express between August 6 and September 3, 1953.
Notice to creditors of Archie B Rooks deceased. Creditors must present claims with vouchers to the undersigned executrix B R Lawrence attorney Uintah State Bank Digg Verhal Utah on or before November 17 1953.
Notice to creditors of the estate of Agnes E Calder also known as Nellie Hamilton Calder. Creditors must file claims with vouchers to the undersigned at 251 South First West St Vernal Utah c/o Zelph Calder attorney on or before December 6 1953. J Hamilton Calder is the executor. First publication August 1953.
The Board of Education in Vernal Utah will sell to the highest bidder one used school bus chassis and body. For information call Beno Board Office at 200 South West, Vernal. Clerk Angels Tim Jonson.
Gasby and others seek extension of time to September 20, 1956, to file proofs of appropriation for 100 cubic feet per second from Water Right Nos 11796, 11797, and 11798 on Fork Creek. Hearing set October 1, 1953, with protestants allowed to appear.
A Utah city ordinance levies a special tax for Special Improvement District No. 352 to fund construction of a sanitary sewer. The measure, approved by Vernal City Council, details property assessments across numerous lots in Erekson Subdivision and surrounding areas, and accounts for engineering, inspection, publication, and mailing costs. The document specifies assessment against parcels along Fourth South, South Street, and nearby blocks, with total costs tied to construction and interim financing.
The document outlines the assessment process for a tax levy to fund a construction project in Vernal City. It specifies approval by the Board of Equalization and Review, payable in annual installments with interest, and penalties for default. Names Lloyd Winsward Henry B Millecam Sr appear as signatories with the date August 1953.
Mr Bid Joe Neen and his children enjoyed a vacation trip to Lake City, visiting Warren and an uncle Baya. The party described their travel through Yellowstone Park with light details and family leisure moments during the journey.
Notice warns Vernal City residents of a five part special tax levied on property within described areas, with detailed parcel and street frontages. Tax due dates begin September 1, 1954, payments may be made early with no interest, and failure to pay triggers higher interest and collection actions. City Recorder Leroy Taylor notices aging and local social notes follow in the public record.
Oil field notices from Uintah and adjacent counties report multiple wildcat and development wells. Projects include Red Wash Nos. 24, 27, and 28 with offshore units and new tests near Brennan Bottoms and Willow Creek. Companies mentioned include Standard Oil of California, Carter Oil, Grand Pyramid Oil, and Uintah Basin Oil Co, noting exploration shifts toward Weber formation tests and Sand and shale targets.
A garbled OCR note references a financial obligation of 3 000 dollars tied to a Fern Program Lom House Department dated May 21 and 24.
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