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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1963

Page

12

Ute Tribal Water System Construction Advances On Reservation

Construction of the Ute Tribal Water System proceeds rapidly with crews laying about 2000 feet of pipe daily. Kloepfer Construction Co of Logan Utah leads. many Ute Tribal members are employed. Weather remains favorable as crews target Highway 40, about halfway to Kandilet, before winter. The Resources office will begin accepting in person applications for service connections. forms are prepared by the tribal legal staff. Connections planned for Indian Beach, Roosevelt, Gusher, Fort Duchesne, Randlett, and along the route, with non Indian connections also under consideration.

Reservaton Klocpfer Constraction Company Logan Utah Kloepfer Sghway 40 Kandilett Dre Indian Beach

National Commanders Area Conference Report Noted

District Nine American Legion members met in Myton where Lowell Ed Horton and Elden R. Wilcken attended. Reports on Veterans Day activities and changes to the National High School Oratorical Contest were discussed, including time limits and new themes for senior and junior high school categories. Posts urged to coordinate with schools for early February or late January dates to ease February pressure.

American Legion Myton Lowell Ed Horton Vernal Elden R. Wilcken Duchesne Uintah Casin Posta Rib

Uintah Matmen Lose 2 Matches

Uintah matmen fell to Craig 35 9 and Steamboat Springs 31 18 last week. Craig results include pins by Duke down 103 lbs results and a series of dec wins, while Steamboat Springs posted pins and decisions at multiple weights. Steamboat had been state champions but Craig threatens to take the title as the teams meet again this Friday and Saturday.

Craig Jose Steamboat Springs Utes Tbs Duke Kiine T. Bingham Dee Hargedine R. Downard Wyncoop M. Billings Trufilo P. Mardy Dec Lopez G. Mall Leaver Bob Pape McKinston Tctay Palmer D. Montgomery D. Trujilo L. Fletcher Pin Deans D. Wack- Ing Stefonick Jenkins Carver S. Duke Werner Appel Downard Arrove P. Hardy Gee Richards G. Hall Selke Bob Pope Dec. Lockhart K. McCurdy Draw William Dec. Miller Jacovetto D. Hacking Guire K. Jenkins Orrell SteemSeat Springs

Reservoir name debate prompts reader input

Letter argues Flaming Gorge Lake should be the waters backed by Flaming Gorge Dam. The writer cites national mourning for the president and supports Governor Clyde's stance while inviting other readers to comment. The name, she says, would cause less confusion and remain Flaming Gorge Lake in local usage.

Flaming Gorge Dam Tam Clyde Flaming Gorge Lake Alice Bingijam

Open House To Honor Frank Watkins Birthday

An open house honoring Frank Watkins on his 90th birthday will be held at his home, 209 West 2nd South, Dec. 21. Friends and relatives are invited to attend from 29 pm.

Uintah County Morris R. Cook Frank Watkins West 2Nd South

Gunter Named Adjutant for Duchesne District Nine

Bob Gunter is named adjutant for District Nine American Legion covering Duchesne and Wasatch counties. He succeeds Jack Canoy who has moved out of state. Gene Daniels at Duchesne Post 22 appointed Scribe to fill a vacancy.

Gunter Jack Canoy Mr. Canoy Gene Daniels Fi. Duchesne Sut, At Arms

Ordinance Revising and Compiling Maeser Town Codes

Uintah County D Ted Thacker Maeser Town Clerk records a true copy of an ordinance titled An Ordinance Revising and Compiling the Ordinances of Maeser Town Utah. Adopted December 11 1963 published December 12 1963. Town seal and signature attest to authenticity.

Maeser Town Utah Board OF Trustees Charles II Palmer Pres Perron Hacking Brent A. Peltch Mongan Merkley W. K. McLean D. Ted Thacker State OF Utail Uintah Ted Thacker

Yearbook Staff Appointment for Vernal Youth in Minnesota

Jack Ashton son of Mr and Mrs Stewart L Ashton of Vernal has been appointed to the yearbook staff at Bhatluck School in Faribault Minnesota He is a member of the business staff Mrs Wickle Fulbright and family left Vernal December 1 for Arabia to join her husband who has employment there

Jack Ashton Stewart L. Ashton Vernal Bhatluck School Faribault Minn Stade

Legion Votes On Policies

The American Legion Department of Utah executive committee met at Tolladay Post on a December morning to review and vote on governance policies. District Nine attendees included Lovell Ed Horton Vernal district commander Elden Q Witcken Duchesne district vice commander Arden Stewart Vernal past Department Commander and John S Milburn Vernal adjutant Witbeck Post 11. Twelve topics were discussed including Legion baseball membership Americanism and Boys State. parent topics covered child welfare procedures and eligibility for veterans children’s funds via the Auxiliary. Bill Christofferson praised the posts as Boys State attendees were commended. the 1964 session is planned for June 27–July 4 with calls for counselor recruitment to ensure a strong national showing. Two newly formed posts

American Legion Deartment of Utah Tolladay Post Lovelell Ed Horton Vernal Elden QR Witcken Duchesne Arden Stewart Utth Department John S&s Milburn Witbeck Legion Metriets American Legion Auxiliary Bill Christofferson Goys Christofferson

Dancin Dinahs Plan Quilt Award At December Dance

Dancin Dinahs will meet on December 14 to award a Dinah quilt during the evening. The quilt raffle supports a bonding fund project and tickets are available from any Dancin Dinah member. Tex Ross and his Rhythm Wranglers provide music for the event. Callers will be Wayne and Git.

Dee Tex Ross Rhythm Wranglers Wayne Git

Post charters and conventions outline Utah events

Post 159 at Roy and Post 140 at Riverton voted to receive charters. Two more posts will be issued temporary charters Washington Terrace and Panguitah, with full charters upon meeting requirements. The American Legion Department of Utah 1964 convention is set for Logan June 19 21 1929 with the District Nine Spring Convention on May 10 at Roosevelt.

Roy Riverton Washington Terrace Pangu Beh American Legion Department of Utah Logan District Nine Roosevelt

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