Flood damage reaches $150000 in Green River area
A countywide survey following the Green River floods estimates $150000 in losses. Alfalfa hay, grain and corn suffer major damage along with pasture, buildings and fences. County officials seek state and federal aid, plus National Guard help to rebuild dikes and replant pastures for 1958, detailing acreages and monetary losses.
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Greeny
William S. Farnaworth
A. Dahl Spendlove
FAA
Chellus Caldwell
ASC
County Commission
Departments
of Agriculture
Vig County Commission
National Guard
County Road Chief Accepts Post With State
At the county commissioners meeting Marvin Smith, county road foreman, resigned effective September 1 to take a similar role with the State Road Commission. Harold Melee, former state road foreman, will replace him. Final plans for the new county building were approved and are being developed by architect Lorenzo Young, with the contract expected to be let in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Commissioners
Marvin Smith
State Road Commission
Smith
Harold Melee
State
Lorenzo Young
Animal Circus Set Aug 29 in Vernal
An early edition notes a three ring wild animal circus by Carson and Barnis will visit Vernal for a one day stand. Gates open for public viewing of the erection of the big top and at 10 am children may see many wild animals being fed and watered. The menagerie includes lions tigers bears pumas chimps monkeys kangaroos elephants camels and a zebra with wire walkers jugglers acrobats trained horses clowns and trampoline artists in the ring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Animal Circus
Vernal
Carson
Barnis
Ashley Valley Junior High Discloses Teacher Changes
Preparations are underway at Ashley Valley Junior High for the new school term. A number of teaching changes are noted since last spring with a full corps contracted to fill vacancies. Lawrence Lee of Vernal will teach geography, Charles Barrett of Mendon will handle eighth grade math, LaVar Oldroyd will teach art, David Rasmussen will teach science and mathematics, James Nielsen will direct vocal and instrumental music, Donald Vowles will teach science, Patricia Darling will teach girls physical education, and Caudatt will replace LaVar Anderson in that role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashley
Valley
Bina
An. Y
Mo Vacasicies
Lawrence Lee
Vernal
Carl Johnson
Allerta
Charles Barrett
Mendon
Utah
Wallace Trottie
Salt Lake City
LaVar" Oldroyd
Venice
Lorraine [Hampton
Idaho
David Rasmussen
Carl McDaniel
Uintah High School
James Nielsen
Colorado
Harold Hendlesbach
Donald Vowles
Paul Croft
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Funeral Held Monday for River Victim Tarrell Johnson
Funeral services for Tarrell Frank Johnson 22 of Davis who drowned during a swimming party August 14 were held Monday at 11 am in the Davis ward chapel. His body was found Thursday morning in the Green River by Weldon Carroll and Charles O Norison of Vernal. He had been married six weeks. Johnson was born January 13 1935 in Vernal, son of Benjamin Franklin and Katie Merle Smith Johnson. He attended Uintah High School and married Dixie Darlene James Massey July 6 1957 in Vernal. Survivors include his widow, his parents and ten brothers and sisters. Burial was in Vernal Memorial Park.
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Tarrell Frank Johnson
Davis
Davis ‘Ward Chapel
Johnson
Vernal
Benjamin Franklin
Katie Merle Smith Johnson
Tie
Uintah ‘Iligh School
Dixie Darlene Jial Massey
Don
Jay
Benjamin
Theron
Lola) Davis
Willard
Donna) Rasmussen
Barbara
Leah
Ellen
Carole
Darrel
Lenore) Lance
Alpine
Utah
Vernal Memorial Park
Benjamin Slaugh
Davis Ward Chanel
Hishop
Western Living Promotes First Anniversary Sale
Vernal's Western Living marks its first anniversary with a storewide sale on branded merchandise. Special purchases from the factory are being offered, and store officials say the savings will be passed on to customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal
Western Living, Inc
Careta
Cal
Beef Cattle Roundup Highlights Performance Testing and Market Discussion
At the Cattlemen's Roundup education session, beef cattle performance testing topped the program. Dr. Daryl Chase of Utah State University and Dr. James Bennett outlined genetic and environmental factors, five profitability requirements, and a planned USA test for 46 bull calves with owner costs of 85 dollars per calf plus transport. Dr. Chase described land grant aims and local extension work, while Ferry Carpenter urged greater marketing interest amid cattle industry growth.
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Daryl Chase
Utah State University At
Logan
James A Bennett
Bennett
USA
Chase
Haid
Ferry Carpenter
Wayden Cattleman
All-Star Series Set This Weekend Wind Up Western League Baseball
Western League schedule wraps up this weekend with three makeup games to be played next week after the All-Star series. Thursday saw the Yanks edge the Tyers 3 2 as Tommy Murray starred on the mound. Cary Belcher pitched for the Tigers amidst a rough defensive showing by the Lions. Friday featured a festival make up game with all players participating and heavy hitting from Belcher and Pope. Monday the Tigers again defeated the Lions 8 9 in a home run filled contest as Oaks started for the Lions and Belcher and Pope blasted two homers each helping the Tigers gain momentum.
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Dy Everett Pitt
Yanks
Tgers
Tyers
Tommy Murray
Cary Belcher
Tiger
Curg
Lions
Tigers
Tigara
Rims Ediie Oaks
Roy Caldwell
Carg Belcher
Jerry Pope
Alger
Utah school lunch workshop draws 355 staff at Uintah High School
The 11th annual Utah school lunch workshop held last week at Uintah High School drew 355 employees across elementary, junior high, and senior high districts with a two session format to accommodate all districts. Organizer Lola Christensen led the event under the Utah Board of Education with Nodney A. Ashby directing the lunch program. Attendance across Uintah and Duchesne districts exceeded 3,000 students in related programs as the state emphasizes testing and remedial reading, pre kindergarten readiness, and safety measures in school operations.
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Utah
Vintshugh
Rodney A. Ashby
Carma McDermott
Helen Cahen
Lucille Farnsworth
Alpine
Cora Harris
Delias
Sally Stagg
Huby Putnam
Ogden
Lola Ji. Christensen
Uintah
Esokisa
Verndl
Madeline Story
Barbara Christensen
Eitline Nelson
Emery
Violet McDonald
Doshesney
Olive Swaln
Feith
Roger Gardner
Mra
Lola
Christensen
Uish
Express
Utah Ag
Ushtah High School
Hugh
Stu ‘Dents
Ulnthlii
State’ ‘Board of Education
Nodney A. Ashby
Unitals
Fiatzich
Athgol
Ning Elementary
Ulntah
Duchesne Disrot
Alters
Alterra
Avalon
Lapoint
Whiterocks
L Kindergarter
Central
Jensen
Todd
Reese Adderson
Puy Pilypersonnel
Clen' Oldroyd
Ella Batty
Eoheol
Findertort
Ypreachool Institute
Shock
District
Pery Kennel
Highway ‘Patrol
Yith
Uintah High School Registration Dates And Fees
Uintah High School schedules registration for juniors on August 27 and sophomores on August 27 at 1 pm and 7 pm. Registration hours extend evenings. main days are Monday and Tuesday. Student body and locker fees same as last year. lockers issued during registration. Orchestra available with sixth period at Junior High. transportation provided for those attending.
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Sentora
Ware Die
Atoms for Peace Display Set for Vernal Jaycees
Vernal Jaycees in cooperation with the American Museum for Atomic Energy will bring to Vernal today a mobile display titled Atoms for Peace. The exhibit, located on the fieldhouse lawn, showcases peaceful uses of atomic energy. Jaycee director Lynne King said the display publicizes benefits of atomic development and aims to spark youth interest in science.
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Atoms For Peace
Vernal Jaycees
Cooperattion
American Museum For Atomic Energy
Lynne King
Jaycee
Alsa
Standards Oil and Sohio Officials Visit Asphalt Ridge
Eight officials from Stand ard Oil and Sohio Petroleum surveyed the Asphalt Ridge site with Vernal Chamber of Commerce leaders. Sohio drilled 13 holes so far but plans remain uncertain as the two year geological survey proceeds and a potential large plant is debated.
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Sohio Petroleum
Stongara Oil Company
Ohio
Sohio Petroleum Company
Vernal Chemister of Commerce
Sohlo
Standard Qit Company of
Cleveland
B. 1
McConnel
Wil Grovby
Anitent
Ronders
Hig
Bahilo Petroleum Company
Oklahoma City
St. W. Edmund
Ki Elkins
Technics
Didi Babin
Sistant
Sohia
Este
Hir
McDonald
Lister
Sohid
Sohio
Bulla
Geological Survey
McConnelly
Fox
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State ‘Commission
Ashley’ Valley
Tricia Darling
North Logan Lj
Caudatt
LaVar Anderson
Roar
Phare
UH8
Tan
Gatile Cohfar
Balardey
Epurycom
Verdel
Feontrow
Carpenter
Mayden
Colo
Ewasty
Bnek
Leo Sowardy
el Oe
Joenee Msoe
George Meuuyseny
Ohbins
Seipio
Nuys
Toredo
Iva Asin
Bert Hal Rengely
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