Utah Mining Centennial History Highlights Gilsonite Role
A new Utah Historical Society publication ties Utah’s mining tale to its centennial, detailing cooperative pioneer mining, key discoveries, and the rise of industrial codes. It notes Utah’s unique communal approach, early mineral development, and the railroad’s 1869 completion fueling expansion, with scholars Arrington Nelson and Hartline contributing chapters.
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Utah Historical Society
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California
Nevada
Idaho
Colorado
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the Historical Society
Ada Pickup Returns Home in Salt Lake City Area
Mr and Mrs Thomas Chandler of Salt Lake City brought their mother Mrs Ada Pickup home after her summer employment there. Several local families visited relatives in Salt Lake City and at the Veterans hospital. Ivan Rogers was affirmed YMMIA superintendent and Afton Rogers WMIA president during Sunday services. Other families visiting included the Jarman clan from Idaho and Nadene Wardle with her father Nick Clark at the Vernal hospital.
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Thomas Chandler
Salt Lake City
Ada Pickup
Ivan Rogers
Blake Peay
Provo
John Boyd
YMMIA
Afton Rogers
WMIA
Grant Jarman
Idaho
Ward Jarman
Nadene Wardle
Nick Clark
Nal
Dennis Mott
Abe Hatch
Elizabeth Warch
Lynett Brough
Kathy McMullin
Judy Rogers
Mary “Ann Chander
Sandra Brough
Fish Plant Totals 12 250 In Ute Waters
Rainbow trout totaling 12 250 were planted in the Ute reservation waters during the month of duty. The Uintah River received 4 400 fish, Lake Fork River 1 400, Yellowstone River 1 750, and Cedarview Reservoir 2 600. Each fish averaged about a half pound. placements covered stream lengths and reservoir areas as described by Tribal Game Warden Tom Chapoose.
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Tom Chapoose
Uintah
Lake Fork
Yellowstone River
Lake Fork River
Cedarview
Vernal Jaycees Attend Salt Lake City Meet
The Vernal Junior Chamber of Commerce eight member delegation attended the SL Meet in Salt Lake City on August 14. Attendees were Jack Parkinson, Dave Leone, Bill Meagen, Jim Abegglen, Allen Voorhles, Noel Weeks, Bob Guy and Brad Richardson. A religious service, then forums and year projects discussions followed by board meetings. The group traveled in two cars and returned Sunday evening.
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Laas Rcnacigt
Pom puNca Vernal Jaycees
D Junior Chamber of Commerce
Salt Lake City
Vernal Jaycees
Jack Parkinson
Dave Leone
Bill Meagen
Jim Abegglen
Allen Voorhles
Noel Weeks
Bob Guy
Brad Richardson
Vernal
Fishing Prospects Improve in Utah Waters and Ute Reservation
The article notes 2000 trout stocked in the Power House canal and warns anglers to approach cautiously due to few cover. Twin Pots reservoir releases 10 tagged fish and 660 Albinos after a drop in water level, concentrating fish for better fishing. It highlights the Ute Reservation as a premier local fishing area with information from the Ute Tribe Fish and Game office in Fort Duchesne and an open invitation to visitors.
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Power House Canal
Twin Pots
Utah
Ute Tribe Fish and Gam
Fort Duchesne
Red Wash James Family Moves to Casper
The J James family moved their search to Casper Wyo leaving Monday to find a new home. Mr and Mrs Don Wardle and girls attended the Class of 53 reunion at Merkley Park on Saturday with a barbecue program and dance.
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Red Wash
James
Casper
D. E. Wardle
J. H. James
Wyo
Jeaver
Don Wardle
Merkley Park
Freestone Building
Smokey Saya betta ARE YOU Smokey Saya
Forestd destroyed by fire are monuments to human carelessness.
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Smokey Saya
Betta Are You
Two-Vehicle Crash West of Vernal Causes Heavy Damage
Two cars collided Wednesday of last week at 5 p m one mile west of Vernal on U S 40. A 1963 Ford driven by Vickie McDonald 22 of Berkeley California and a 1961 Pontiac driven by Frank Schroeder 52 of South Holland Illinois sustained about 800 in damages. McDonald could not stop for a line of cars waiting to turn into BLE Trailer Park and skidded into Schroeder s car after swerving around the line. Patrolman Howard D Powell of the Utah Highway Patrol investigated the crash.
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Vernal
U.S
Ford
Vickie McDonald
Berkley
Callf
Frank C. Schroeder
South Holland
Old timer warns apprentice about sunlit dreams
An elder told a young trainee that anyone seeking a place in the sun should also expect blisters, a caution about hard work and hard knocks in pursuit of success.
Car Tractor Mishap injures four near Vernal
Four people sustained bruises and abrasions when a 1962 GMC pickup struck the rear of a tractor near Vernal on Monday at 11 30 lam. Driver Nila Jean Clark 23 of Jensen and tractor operator George Southam 67 of Vernal were involved. Victims in the Clark vehicle included Rocky Clark 4 Mona Lee Clark 24 and Asa Evans 14. Damage cited: 300 to the pickup front left and 200 to the tractor cutter bar. Traffic report notes Clark was traveling.
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Lam
Vernal
Nila Jean Clark
Jensen
George Southam
Clark
Taxpayer Confesses Falsified Return and Seeks Settlement
A letter to the Internal Revenue Department reveals a ten year confession of filing a false income tax return. The writer says the deception has caused insomnia and encloses a $425 check with a plea for eventual settlement. He adds a postscript promising to pay the rest if sleep does not return.
Driver Rear-Ends Tractor in Slow-Mpeed, Police Say
A driver stated to be distracted by a child in the car struck a slow-moving tractor after braking, skidding about 60 feet. The officer of record is Sgt. Howard D. Powell, the investigating official.
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West
Howard D. Powell
Utah Highway Patrol
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Abraham Lincoln
Randler
By Alton Rogers
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A, & L. Home Furnishings
Dred W, Ph
Bea Griggs
Yellowstone Park
Frank Baker
Montana
Vera Maier
Frannie Coy
Sarah Slaugh
Hugh Maurrays
D. Beck
Canon City
Colo
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Tex Ralph
Rangely
Ralphs
J. J. James
Wardie
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St. Marks Hospital
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Wallsburg
Reed Ford
Malinda Ford
Beeen Wee Kenge Seng
BUICK
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JEEP
CIS
SERPS
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1860 International
Citey
Willys
Vernal Motor Sales, Inc
Internal Revenue Department
STENO
Ang Ape
Sheaffer’s Party
Sheaffer
Flay Rangera
Bobbie
Toni
Tonette
Prom
Lilt
Scripto
Parker
Vwernal Brug CO
East Main
Harvey Madsen
Glade Watkins
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