Group Studies Reservation for Scenic Resource
A new Commercial Recreation Committee completed a four day inspection tour of hunting, fishing and scenic resources of the Ute Indian Reservation in Utah. The visit, led by Dr. Jesse Dennings of the University of Utah, included tribal leaders and agency staff and explored Vernal Ouray Hill Creek Black Bridge Wid Horse Beach Wild Horse Basin and Moonwater Point areas for a potential tourist and recreation area benefiting the Ute Tribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ute Indian Reservation
Vernal
Ouray
Hill Creek
Black Bridge
Wid Horse Beach
Wild Worse Basin
Moonwater Point
Jesse Dennings
Department of Anthropology
University of Utah
Public Lands
Fish and Wildlife Departments
Plat Rock
Green Canyon
Lower Hill Creek
Uinta Mountains
Rock Creek
Indian Dept Rejects Bids on Ouray Bridge
The Indian Department rejected bids for the Ouray Bridge over the Green River after a third opening. Only two bids were submitted and the cheaper was 37.2 percent above the engineer’s estimate. The report also notes Chamber dues collections and a schedule of local events and visits in Vernal and Rock Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouray
Green River
Indian Dept
Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce
Vernal
Utah State Road Commission
Utah Water and Power Board
Vernal Chamber
Siddoway
Flaming Gorge
Milwaukee
Chamber
Ife
Alabama
Salt Lake City
Two Firms Suffer In Second Fire In Three Days
A fire at Ashton Supply Co. east of Vernal caused extensive damage for the second time in three days. The first blaze hit Monday, Aug. 20, damaging a warehouse and oilfield supplies, with losses estimated near forty thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashton Supply Co
U.S. 40
Naples
Vernal
Fire destroys segments of Ashton storage sheds
The damaged building reignited, causing about 20000 dollars in new damage to the Ashton property and 8000 dollars to Vernal Steel and Salvage Co. machine shop owned by Lee Dustin. The outbreak was reported near 6 am Thursday in Ashton storage sheds, burning 75 feet of structure and contents. Earlier, 150 feet were destroyed, and three large telephone cables above the sheds were also ruined, cutting phone service to southeast Vernal residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Slee! and Salvage Co
Vernal Steel and Salvage Co
Lee Dustin
Ashton Company
Vernal
Tourism Outlook Improves Across Vernal Region
The outlook for tourism was reported excellent, with the Vernal area highlighted as part of a record high. Dale Palmer of the U.S. 40 Association noted progress in gaining memberships as the industry eyes future expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Palmer
U.S. 40 Association
New teachers honored by Uintah tour and picnic
About 50 teachers new to Uintah School District toured Ashley Valley sites such as the asphalt plant, Stelnaker, Moon Lake, Ashley oil field, the Escalante marker, and Dinosaur Monument quarry. They were welcomed at Uintah High School by State Sen. Leland Sewards and County Commission Chairman Harold McKee, then enjoyed a Split Mountain Gorge picnic and a Dinosaur land movie. The group said they were thrilled with their reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah High School
Leland Sewards
County Commission
Harold McKee
Stelnaker
Restrvoir
Moon Lake
Ashley Oil Field
Escalante Marker
Dinosaur Monument
Split Mountain Gorge
Service Station Manager Appointed In Vernal Area
Richard, Debra, Donna, and Dell Sillitog named as residents of the Vernal household while Delta Weig is listed among local figures as a service station manager at 190 Eastgate. Mrs Eldon Hurst and Springville are connected to the filing, with the home being incrementally noted.
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Iowa Hacking
Neldon Hacking
Tacoma
Washington
Neldon
National Guard
New Jersey
Ali
Donald Limb
Nephi
National Guardsmen
Lewis, Wash
Vernal
Donna
Lynda
Debra
Richard
Dell Sillitog
Ofland Steven
Delta
Eastgate
Eldon Hurst Main
Atp
Springvlile
Also Mentioned on This Page
Utah
MM Creek
Ouray Bridge
Ashton
Jack Boren
Uintah County
U.S. Army
South Pacific Combat Zone
Vernal City Police
Roosevelt
Umiah County
Labor Day
CAL & Jacks Fleet Tire
East End
East Main Street
Phon
Uintah
Ashley Valley
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