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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1953

Page

16

Colorado River Project Heads to Congress Next Month

The Upper Colorado River Commission outlines a massive plan featuring six high dams, reservoirs, hydroelectric plants and 17 participating projects to store water for the Lower Basin, prevent floods, generate power and finance Participating Projects. The total estimated cost for the first stage and related projects runs about 1.5 billion dollars.

Colorado River United States Mexico Nations Park Tuk Wilalite

Salt Lake Hunter Killed in Daggett Hunt

A Salt Lake City deer hunter died late Wednesday afternoon near Manila Daggett County after his hunting rifle discharged while he was in a car. Harry Cook 42 died en route to aid after a rifle fell from his lap and fired through the left armpit into the neck. He leaves a widow a daughter and five sisters with roots in Utah California and Arizona. Cook, engaged in contracting, was born October 13 1912 in Cleveland Utah. He is survived by Fay Jensen Cook Ilene Cook and five sisters. The report notes coroner J Warden Ople of Sweetwater County Wy oming. the incident occurred after he stopped to shoot at a deer.

Manila Daggett County Salt Lake City Here J. Warden Ople Sweetwater County Wyo Ir. Cook Cleveland Utah Henry Max Louis Margaret Thomas Cook Fay Jensen Cook Ilene Cook Betty Engle Huntington Park Cal J Rohda Hoperter Fe] Segundo Cals Annie Martin Adaline Gano Mesa Ariz Glines Rm David Woodruff Deans Glines Ward Ami Provo Woodruff Arizona James Susana Hammond Deans Lauriana Perry Salt Lake Temple Lowell Wardle Gil Don Batty Lyte Rellington Myron Perry Mia Lee Murray Bishop Johnson Archi Toteeen Mr. Price Martin Fletcher Palbea Leonard Rulon Ronald Dati Deans Lawrence Donnell Clifford Wardle Macaer Vernal Mortnay Loca Perry David Ashley Valley Dy‘ger Wyoming Watson, Fernal Price Sut Lake City Deanside Soreulnk

Mrs Rae Ashton Addresses Vernal Lions Club

Former national president of the American Legion Auxiliary Mrs Rae Ashton told Vernal Lions Club members at Hotel Vernal that dangers within the United States surpass those abroad and urged vigilance against propaganda. She urged rapid disarmament, praised Lions Club service, and noted her year as national president and travels. The talk touched on world events and peace efforts, with thanks for local hospitality and references to past travels and associates.

Rae Ashton THE Lions Club United States American Legion Auxiliary Ashton Vernal Lions Club Hotel Vernal Alto Korea Far East Mexico Panama Tearith Taner Viatto Peat Harbor Ig Calton Charles Moore Sheldon Dudley

Vernal Sells Old Fire Truck To Marysvale

Vernal City sold its unused 1929 fire truck to Marysvale for 3500. The vehicle, bought by Vernal City 30 years ago, was paid for by Marysvale residents and others. The transfer involved George Brox John Fullmer and Robert Nicol traveling to Mareval about 35 miles south of Richfield.

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Indian Youth Dies From Gun Wound

An Indian youth died from a gun wound amid unclear circumstances. The incident involved a boy aged about one year and references to family members and a funeral in the report. Roosevelt police and county authorities are mentioned in connection with the investigation and response.

Neola Cotoet Wits Hile Mide Rey Hagben Binal Duchesne Donald Roosevelt Police of James Jaro Trall Roosevelt County

Colorado River Feights Proposal Hinted by Official

A public warning indicates the Colorado River Feights are im pefched and urges that approval for the project be sought from Congress. The speaker calls for collaboration to secure Congressional backing before advancing the plan.

Club Colorado River Congress

Utah Support of Colorado River Bill Sought

Utah groups across twenty counties seek resolutions endorsing the Colorado River Storage bill. The effort, requested by Utah water director George D. Clyde, targets county commissions city councils and civic clubs to file support ahead of a January 18 Washington hearing.

Utah Verial Chamber of Commerce George D. Clyde Washington, DC Uintah Duchesne Daggett Wa«satch Salt

Chamber Accepts Recommendations By Educational Committee

The Vernal Chamber of Commerce approved six recommendations from its Educational Committee at the Wednesday meeting. Actions include appointing six commerce members to serve with the school board, offering chamber assistance on school matters, and boosting future chamber involvement in school affairs. The chamber will not participate in selecting a new school board member but invites new teachers to the next general meeting.

Vernal Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Board of Education Board of Buelon Mra Jock Turner Wis

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