Highest Ever Prices Paid for Local Lambs
Local sheepmen report record prices as both weather and lambs fetch highs. Weather lambs brought 32 to 32.75 cents per pound over weight while ewe lambs sold around 40 cents. Ralph Siddoway of Ashley Woolgrowers notes stronger demand for ewe lambs and an uptick in the sheep population aided by recent rains improving Diamond Mountain range and winter water supplies. (Continued on page 8)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Siddeway
Ashley Woolgrowers Association
Siddoway
Diamond
Siddeway
4H Exhibits Viewed By 450 At State Fair Winners Named
About 450 people viewed 4H exhibits showing the 177 boys and girls accomplishments at the fair. Many received red ribbons and second places, with some first places noted. Davis reports. Utah exhibitors named for state prize and state fair competition in September. results highlight home improvement and fine foods divisions with multiple clubs and leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Uintah County
Imperal
Elna Miller
USAC
Maud Martin
Weber County
Jensen Home Improvers
Brage Kallgren
Charlotte Day
Gladys Slaugh
Jensen Hobby Club
Lucy Stewart
Fine Cookers of
Maeser
Afton Powell
Meke and
Taste
City Officials Attend State Municipal Meet in Zion Canyon
City officers Le Roy Faylore and Buell Bennett travel Wednesday to Zion's Canyon for a pre-planning convention on city planning water and sewer works. They stay through Thursday with ongoing discussions on city management council problems and sewer plant demonstrations. Local officials from Vernal will join including Mayor and Mrs. Henderson Slough Davis and Taylor. The convention opens Thursday morning and closes Saturday with a presidential ball after 1 100 reservations were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion
Cany An
le Roy Faylore
Buell Bennett
Taylor
Cedar City
Municipal League
Vernal
C. R. Henderson
Wm. H. Slough
George €. Davis
State Committee
Vogue Theatre Announces New Weekly Schedule
Vogue Theatre unveils policy changes to align with city cinemas. David Gillman, manager, says Saturdays feature a 2 pm children’s matinee and two nightly showings at 7 and 9 pm. Sundays and holidays include a 2 pm matinee. The Vogue is now run by Gillman and his father after acquisition in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vogue Theater
David Gillman
Gillman
Vogue
Trying Gillman
Gillmans
Starlight
Roosevelt LDS Seminary Nears Sept. 10 Readiness
Roosevelt stake counselor W. Rird says a delayed payment slowed construction of the Union LDS Seminary but it should be ready for classes on September 10. Todd Wendel Johnson named superintendent with Melvin J. Peterson as assistant. Mrs. Lloyd Shimmin returns from San Diego visit with Mr. and Mrs. Royal Bates family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Lds 1
W. Rird
Roosevelt St Stakes Crentency
Todd Wendel Johnson
Melvin J. Peterson
Iin
San Diego
Calif
Lloyd Shimmin
Royal Batesy
Reading Matter in Demand Utah Editors Hear at Meet
A Utah meeting of editors focused on the value of preserving newspaper files. Prof. I H Kirkpatrick of the University of Utah Library emphasized proper preservation for research and future access. The discussion highlighted the role of periodicals and archival practices in maintaining a complete historical record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
MEET
Tors
Aurora
Edi
I H. Kirkpatrick
University of Utah Librarie
Kirkpatrick
Tributes Paid Bart Merkley At Funeral
Funeral services were held for Christopher Bartlett Merkley 65 who died after an accident while transporting a plane to Merkley Park for a reunion. He was riding in a pickup when the plane pushed him off the truck and he was fatally injured. He died one hour after admission to Uintah County Hospital. He was a longtime member of the LDS Church and served 11 years in the Tri ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Bartlett Merkley
Vernal Third Ward Chapel
Merkley
Merkley Park
Hetty Stecham
Uintah County Hospital
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Tri
Mountain Fuel Vernal Operators Contract For Gas Field
A contract for developing the West Douglas Creek gas field in Rio Blanco County Colorado was signed by Mountain Fuel Supply Company and independent Vernal operators Roy M. Johnson and John R. Bunn. The document was displayed in Salt Lake City on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Douglas Creek
Rio Blanco
Colo, County
Mountain Fuel Supply Company
Roy M. Johnson
John R. Bunn
Vernal
Salt Lake City
Johnson
Mr. Gunn Jn
de W .T. Nightingalé
Mesa Verde
Rio Blanco County
Uintah
Balt Lake
Ares
Nightingale Long
General’ Petroleum
Piceance Field
West Dauglas C
Church Buttes
Rig Worker Burns As Gas Ignites On Job
Albert Lopez, a rigger for Sofflin Brothers, suffered second degree burns to his left leg and right arm when gasoline spilled and ignited as he moved a rig from Red Wash No. 3. He was rushed to Uintah County hospital and expected to be released later in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Lopez
Sofflin Brothers
Uintah County Hospital
Fish Plants and Prize Hunt Explained in Vernal
Egan details Back to School Days contest with prizes worth over 10,000 including deep freeze, air conditioner, washing machine, stove, radio and rifles. The program runs to Sept. 5 at Utah Power and Light offices with prize distribution at the city center. Officials report tremendous demand and plan to expand prize lists as Vernal stores see a 40 percent uptick in business and legal-size fish plants continue for Labor Day week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah Power
Belning Blane
Hi Neighbor Day Planned For Sept 7 in Vernal
The Vernal Chamber of Commerce sponsors Hi Neighbor Day on September 7 to unite old time residents and newcomers. Grant Parry co chairs publicity. other committee members include Hal Duke and Fred Washburn. Day events feature a barbecue led by LaBell Anderson, with Cliff Perry assisting, entertainment and kiddie races, and prize drawings aided by Dr H W Oldtime residents and newcomers join in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merkley
Vernal Chamber of Commerce
Grant Parry
Cochairman
Hal Duke
Fred. Washburn
Ken Sewards
LaBell Anderson
Cliff Perry
Scotty Putman
Dr. H. Ws
Famous String Quartet Slated Tuesday in Vernal
A string quartet featuring internationally known musician oyushiang will perform at the Stake Tabernacle on Tuesday as announced by Stake Mutual officers. The program includes solo, duet, trio and quartet pieces and will last about 1 1/2 hours with members Dre N. W. tlanson, George Patz, Bitscha Posnazki, and Gorn among the performers. Admission is complimentary with GSAC and ree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyushiang
Stake Tabernacle
Stake Mutual
Dre N. W. Tlanson
USAC
George Patz
Bitscha Posnazki
Giudent Gorn
Voest
Beit Olsen
Orn
Mt de An Ad
Idaho
GSAC
Ree
Utah Fish and Game Calendar for hunting events
Utah season calendar outlines hunting events and limits across counties Juab San Juan Tooele Uintah and Salt Lake. It lists dove and sage grouse dates September 15 16 and October 6 16 for general seasons with check in and out requirements. Deer permits and special hunts are available September 4 11 through September 44 11 inclusive and duck goose pheasant seasons are to be set by federal authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Juab
San Juan Tooele
Uintahington
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Pheasant Beason
Salt Lake
East Heaston
Stangbury
Vernon-Tintic
West Heaston
Scout Executive Attending National Training Conference in East Lansing
Grant Mace, Scout Field Executive, plans to attend the National Training Conference in East Lansing Michigan September 5 through 12. Scouters will gather from across the United States including Hawaii and Alaska, with Utah National Parks Council Executive Staff members among attendees. Boulder residents Mr and Mrs Hatch and children Lola Mary Ann and Royce visit this weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Lansing
Michigan
Grant Mace
United States
Hawaii
Alaska
Utah National Parks Council
Ezra Taft Benson
Boulder, Colorado
Weed
Mr. and
Pia Aon Hatch
Lola
Mary Ann
Royce
Duane Karren Wins Bicycle in Wing's Contest
Duane Karren wins a bicycle in Wing's contest run by Wings Department. Entrants competed from August 30 to August 25 with 90 entries and prizes including a clock, baseball glove, scooter, and various other awards awarded by votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane Karren
Wing
Wings
Duane Marreri
Foste
Nita Nila Richens
Marjorie Hopkins
Ca Lo
Duane Horrocks
Een Jenking
Regan Ty Lor
Scooters Coy
Roe Hidal Doyle Perry
Selsier Neti
Duane Olfeltz
Leo Patterson
Vernal Amateur Rodeo Race Roundup Planned for Sept 14 15
Aston Wilkins president of Vernal Rodeo announces return of the Vernal Amateur Rodeo and Hace Roundup in eastern Utah. Event will feature cowhands roping, bronc riding, bareback, calf roping, team roping and a Kid Pony Race for 14 and under. Bulls and roughstock expected. stock drawn from Burton’s stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aston Wilkins
Verns
Utah
Basialy
Burton
Faust
Olive Branch Over Water Feud Extends To California
In Washington the Colorado River compact states may seek renewed unity on water plans. Upper Colorado River Commission officials urged bipartisan support for expansion of San Diego water facilities to secure a reliable supply for naval and defense uses. The exchange signals potential cooperation across states including Utah Wyoming Colorado Nevada Arizona New Mexico and California amid long running disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado River Commission
Olive Branch
California
Washington
Utah
Wyoming
Colorado
Nevada
Arizona
New Mexico
Paltonis
Geoffrey
Upper Colorado River Commission
House Armed Services Committee
Secretary of the Navy
San Diego
Will
Upper
Frank Waid
Colorado River Development Association
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Deanne
Lois Page
Orville LeRay
Gladys Merle Oaks Page
W. T Nearing
Golden
Denver
Phoenix
Page
Robert Brent
Goldie Oaks
Alfred Page
Lancaster
H. A. Buller
Fresno
William B Winis
Vogue Theatre
Paie
Bart Merkley
Mountain Fuel
Louis Pappen
Luis Johnson
Mr. Pappan
Carter Oil Company
Mr. Johnson Io
Louisiana
A. M .Curren
Egan
Iseagen
Perry Egon
Ion
Vernal Gur
Rifle Club
Scout Hous
Dre Witam Einler
Sam Sigler
Allan Browne
Price
Golden Sanderson
Faun
State Fish and Game Commission
Harold Crane
Marion Madsen
Lee Kay
Harry Brouse
Alafrid Warden
Aaron Leonard
Alvin Kay
Gald
Wallace E. Slaugh
Orderville
Don Peterson
Bob of
Logan
Phoenic
Echo'Park
Spittmountain
Echo Park
Interior ‘Department
Oscar L.man
The
Nations Parks Service
Honald
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