Vernal Parade Praises Vernal Project Drive After Big Celebration
A four mile parade in Uintah Basin celebrated Congress funding of 1 million dollars for the Vernal Project. Governor Clyde led a river boat flotilla with Utah Water and Power Board members as Uintah Water Conservancy District officials rode another craft. Local contractors and oil firms displayed heavy equipment while residents showcased farm machinery and boats. Governors Clyde and local officials spoke as square dancing followed. Clyde pledged further development including Echo Park Dam and roads to Dutch John Flaming Gorge.
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Uintah Basin
Bug Hatch
George D Clyde
Utah Water and, Power Board
Uintah Water Conservancy District
Clyde
Echo Park
Ang
Ben Stringham
Hugh W Colton
L . Siddoway
Vernal Manila Highway 44 Contract Nears Completion
The 19 mile Vernal Manila section work advances toward completion with a $307,000 contract. Grant E Meyers, division engineer, notes ongoing grading and planned asphalt surface from Vernal to Bans and into Wyoming. Currently only two miles north of Vernal have asphalt, with about 25 miles graded but unpaved and rough beyond.
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Manila
Vernal
Sith Degire
Grant E Meyers
Bureau Off Public Roads
Wyoming
Greendale Junction
Mayers
Vernal Infant Fatally Hurt In Bench Fall
A 15 month old Vernal child died in Uintah County Hospital after a fall from a picnic bench at a home in Maeser. William Porter Phillips Jr. suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and passed away the day after the accident. Funeral services are set for Friday at Maeser Ward chapel with burial in Vernal Memorial Park Cemetery.
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Uintah County
William Porter Phillips
Porter Phillips
Main
Patty
Lindsay Oaks
Maeser
Vernal
Mgister
Oaka
Homer Phillips
Bonanza
Maeser Ward Chapel
Vernal Mortuary
Vernal Memorial Park Cemetery
Governor Clyde and water officials visit Vernal projects
A 31 member Utah Water and Power Board delegation led by Governor George D Clyde and aides attended Vernal project events. They toured Stelnaker reservoir, met Daggett County commissioners and Sheep Creek Canal Co directors to review irrigation projects, and hosted a post parade fish fry at Merkley Park organized by the Vernal Chamber of Commerce.
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Utah Water and Power Board
George D Clyde
Merkley Park
Vernal Chamber ,of Commerce
Boner
LaBell Anderson
Stelnaker Reservoir
Daggett County Commissioners
Sheep Creek Canal Co
Vernal Revenue Nears $500000 In 1957 Financial Report
Vernal City total revenues for 1957 reached 496759.37 with 150000 from sewer bonds and 76700 from water charges. Property taxes produced 85405.71, merchants licenses 13461.05, while residents paid 69 mills per 1090 of assessed valuation.
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Steinaker
Vernal Ja
Uintah Students Open School As Labor Day Ends
About 3,000 Uintah School District students return to classes on Wednesday with nine elementary and two junior high schools plus two senior highs ready for the new term. Teachers gather for meetings after outdoor social at Merkley Park. Chamber of Commerce hosts a business education program Tuesday.
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Uintah
Merkley Park
Chamber of Commerce
Ames Bag
Elk drawing results named by Utah Fish and Game Department
The Utah Department of Fish and Game released the lists of elk drawing winners from Basin residents. Names appear in alphabetical order by hunting area including Ashley Daggett Vernal Manila and other towns with both sexes represented.
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State of Utah
Dept of Fish and Gama
Dasin
Ashley-Daggett
Tom Abplanslo
Marcheta Caldwell
Vernal
George Ellsworth
Manila
Milt Jack Ing
Calvin S Johnson
Arnjold Ro Kidd
Lynetta Kurtz
Burnell Lamb
Manilla
Arthur Murray
Jensen
Nels Philbrick
Myrtle Reed
Zelda Neynolda
Rodney Schofield
Elbert J Stelnaker, Jr
Roger Iit
Stevenson
John
L. Jane
Ashley-Vernal-Dullia
Don Batty
Don Bowden
George L. Deans
Fon Eaton
Lyle McKeachnie
Vanda Me MckKeachnie
C E. Pitts
Archery Deer Hunt Opens Saturday State Rules Aired
Archery deer season opens Saturday across Utah with rules listed by the Utah Fish and Game Department. Winners in a focal contest sponsored by Ashby Valley Sport Shop will receive archery gear and top prize goes to the buck with the widest spread. Participants must register before Saturday and report kills by September 18 at the shop, with permits available from Utah Fish and Game.
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Utah Fish and Game of
Mees
West North Temeplc
Ashby Valley Sport Shop
Uintah Basin
Utahi Fish and Game Depl
Hverstock
Vernal All Stars Win Three Games Weekend
Ada Busch reports the Vernal All Stars played three ball games Friday and Saturday at Jui ttle daemgue, with top scoring by the team. The final Saturday night game was only mildly challenging to their fast, strong lineup, as the All Stars dashed to victory in all three contests.
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Ada Busch
Vernal All Stars
Flash Victory
Sheir
Boligmyow
George Hodgkinson
Tony Wright
Gary Tascainer
Howard Busch
Eddie Oake
Jimmy Siddeway
Kenny Davie
Kelley Goodrich
He Bice
Cary Belcher
Butch Gillette
Kent McCurdy
Bob Pope
Tom Downetd
al. Tatralster
Thorne Studio
Four Dollar Pints Blood Donated in Drive
Eighty four pints of blood were donated by local residents at the Red Cross blood mobile Monday from 2 to 7 pm at Uintah State Center. Erland Preece, general chairman, noted ward competition with Basin and Vernal 5th leading at 19 donors. Vernal clubs and other wards contributed along with Lady Lions and nurses assisting.
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Red Cross
Mobile
Uintah State Center
Erland Preece
Basin
Vernal
Vernal Ltd
Gunes
Maeser
Ashley
Naples
Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis-Anna
Jensou
Preece
Utah Manuf acturer’s School opens with new faculty team
Jey, manager of Utah Manufacturer’s Association UNS Faculty Uintah Weigh School will open the school year with a new faculty lineup led by Leland G Rex as principal and Norwood Hardy as vice principal. Carolyn Udy serves as secretary, with John Blazzard in biological science and Electa Caldwell handling shorthand and English. Lea Conk leads football and assists in basketball and physical education, while Electa Caldwell also covers school treasurer duties. Patricia Darling directs creative dance and physical education.
Dutch John road and bridge eyed by road commission
Utah road officials discussed Dutch John access road and a suspension bridge to serve the Vernal area. Grading costs are projected at 70 000 and the bridge at 30 000, with a temporary structure planned and bids expected about a week from Saturday. The project hinges on federal funds and cooperation, as committee members noted potential funding risks.
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Road Commission
Utah State Road Commission
Fran Felich
Vernal Chamber of Commerce
Dutch John
Teltch
Measighring Station
Tthe Dam
Cotter
Flaming Gorge
Bureau of Reclamation
State Toad Commission
Harold Richardson
Malin Street
Feltch
Ste Chamber
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Blaze Rep
Clair R Mopkins
John Meang
Siddoway
C RR
Henderson
Stelnaker
Colton
Algamiic
Gordon R. Clark
St. George
J. Rh. Bingham
Salt Lake
Wallace Yardisy
Beaver
Charles Medd
Lasal
FP. L. Jongs
Nephi
Raymond Hammond
Topele
J. F. Stevens
Hensler
Heber Wingate
Monro
Wayne D. Criddle
Salt Lake City
Byron O. Colton
David Scoth Ogden
Leo Harvey
Plantant Grove
Orville Lee
Paradise
Tom Snyder
Vongred
Utah
George D. Clyde
Conint
Aml
Nentayell
Vernal! Gov
le Py Golgaie
Stati
Wayne
Weis
Stanaker Reservoir
Stanaker Service
VER
Stanawer Weaervoin
Dawe
Deseret News
Joans
Spirit Lake Reservoir
Jean HR Walton
Utah Fish and Game Department
Uteha
Vernal All-Stars
Felch
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