King sees phosphate project as potential monument or folly
King characterizes the phosphate scheme as a long shot yet promises a major impact once underway. He notes West beds offer 705 million tons, with 100 years of strip mining possible, but admits the lack of rail access is a significant constraint. The Vernal operation will use open pit mining and a multi-stage processing line to produce a high‑grade concentrate for trucking to Garfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Thig Development
Garfield
Vernal
Alton St Peterson
Kirk Jolley
Ken Sewards
Rotary Club
Two Stake Dance Planned at Stake Center Monday Night
Vintah Stake will post as two stake dances to be held at the Stake Center Monday night December 26 at 6 pm. Everyone from both Ashley and surrounding areas is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dante
Stake Center
Ashley
Utah Water District Plans 1963 Jensen Unit and Bottle Hollow
Conservancy, Town, Naples Water Company and others outline improvements to Vernal City Maeser systems. Calder property settlement delays persist as Bureau of Reclamation seeks resolution. Jensen Unit planning begins 1963 with plan report due 1965. potential water rights exchange with Ute Tribe and Bottle Hollow reservoir construction discussed. Dry Fork Water Development field work ongoing. Asplinall Bill compromise aids water and power rights. Dinosaur National Monument efforts resist water development and seek park status changes and Echo Park area facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jensen
Bottle Hollow Reservoir
Dry Fork
Aspinall
Dinosaur National=Monument
Home Preparedness Awards in Uintah Basin
Twelve families received Home Preparedness Awards at a Uintah County meeting in the courthouse. Mrs Irene Parson of Provo, state director of women's activities, spoke on radiation fallout and preparing homes, rural stock and animals, and presented a film titled Do It Yourself Shelter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah Basin
Irene Parson
Womens
Provo
Novelty dress patterns and needlework ads reveal vintage fashion
A vintage ad page promotes Dress Pattern Nos 1439 A 107 A 138 with skirts, knit designs and side buttonings. It lists prices 35 cents per dress pattern and 25 cents for needlework patterns, plus 6 mailings to Audrey Lane Bureau Chicago address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ores Pottern
City Budget Details Increase in Waste and Recreation Funds
City budget projections show waste collection and disposal rising to 10 500.00 to fund repairs on the garbage truck. Recreation and parka budgets increase to 2300 and 4500 respectively as demands grow. Expenditures for 1959 1960 and 1961 are listed, with mill levy totaling 1950 and no expected rise in 1961. MR. BENNETT notes anticipated assessed value increase for 1960 did not occur but may materialize in 1961.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett
Recreation Fund
Thy
Chamber meeting outlines county plans and hires
Nex Morgan outlines a farm cleanup and paintup program as an intro to county zoning. The Chamber backs the county fair and Junior Livestock Show and plans a committee to refine details. Siddeway lists Jay Bingham or Iyal Goslin for interior posts and notes a National Guard queen candidate was proposed. Dr Seager supports a business forecast conference and a direct mail to Dutch John, though the committee cannot cover a $4400 cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nex Morgan
BLM
Merkley
Jay Bingham
Iyal Goslin
Siddoway
Utah
Bingham
Utah Water and Power Board
National Guard
National Guard Committee
T R Seager
Colobella and Diane Appear on TV in New York
Sam Colobella and his daughter Diane travel to New York where Diane auditions for the Ted Mack Show at Video Village Theatre. Colobella seeks a plug for Dinosaurland while noting many dinosaur bones and the need for careful handling. Diane Colabella is called back after her November 30 audition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Sam Colobella
Colobella
Candlelight Family Services at Kingsbury Congregational
The Kingsbury Congregational Church announces annual Candlelight Family Services with a story and song at 7 30 on Christmas Eve. The regular Sunday School and 11 00 Service of Worship will be held Christmas Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Kingsbury Congregational Church
Speeding Check Reveals Stolen Car and Armed Suspect
City officers halted a speeding car with a Minnesota plate at 4 am on Monday December 12. The 22 year old Dennis Mark Linder admitted stealing the vehicle in Wisconsin on November 21 and confessed to about 12 burglaries across Texas New Orleans California and the Dakotas. A 22 caliber pistol found in the car had been stolen in Texas. Linder was taken into custody and later released to Wisconsin authorities for investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petere Moore
Minnesota
Hle
Wisconsin
Texas
New Orleans
Boarda Linder
California
North
South Dakota
Linder
EBE
Overheating Sparks Two Fires in Vernal Weekend
Overheating caused two fires in Vernal over the weekend. The first started at the Jess Caldwell residence on North East street when an overheated stove ignited a fire in the attic, damaging about 500 to the roof. The second fire occurred Sunday at 11:30 am in a trailer at DLI Trailer Court owned by Dallas Galley, with the interior and contents badly damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Caldwell
North East
At & Pm
Dallas Galley
Dli Trailer Court
Vernal
Todd Kipmentary School to appoint new principal on March 3
A March 3 event at Todd Kipmentary School seeks a new principal. Located about four miles east of Roosevelt on Highway 40, the developing district serves around 460 students from kindergarten through sixth grade. Two custodial openings exist at Vernal Elementary for a husband and wife team, with completion planned for September 1961, and an additional custodian vacancy at Maeser Elementary due to retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Todd
Truck collision causes $225 in damages near Maeser store
At 11 18 am Saturday two eastbound trucks collided half a mile west of the Maeser store. A 1960 International driven by Richard Coltharp 37 Neola overtook the dairy truck and struck its left side causing the dairy truck to exit the road. International damage $150 dairy truck $75. Dairy driver cited for no license and improper left turn. Victor Bingham cited for allowing an unlicensed person to drive. Trooper R M Helm investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maeser
International
Richard Coltharp
Neola
Coltharp
Utah Highway Patrol
Victor Bingham
R M Helm
DeKalb Moves To New Offices
DeKalb Agricultural ASEA Inc moved its offices from the Cotharp Building to new facilities above the Vernal Drug Building. Officials said the relocation streamlined operations and expanded space for staff and research activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeKalb
DeKalb Agricultural Asea , Inc
Tuesday
Cotharp Bldg
Vernal Drug
Utes Triumph Over Buckaroos In Practice Game
Kirk Jolley and David Toberla pressured Moaban Gayle McKenche, the Utes center, who fouled out with 5 minutes left as Utah built an early lead and pulled away to win 48 29. Coach Bart Johnson cleared the bench. Buckaroos, led by Noy Thacker, used two seniors late and few reserves. A practice game with Union was set for Wednesday, December 21, with more tests to come after Springville visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirk Jolley
David Toberla
Moaban Gayle McKenchale
Utes
Montlelia Buckstoon
Bart Johnson
Buckaroos
Noy Thacker
Union
Springville
Premises To Offer More Room And Modern Facilities
The statement notes no change in personnel despite plans to provide more space and upgraded facilities, signaling continuity in staff as renovations proceed.
Uintah Stakes Gala Invitation With Burchinal Orchestra
Uintah Stakes invitees attend a gala featuring dancing to the Burchinal Orchestra. Decorations chairmen are Raby Reese and Phillip Manwaring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah
Burchinal Orchestra
Raby Reese
Phillip Man Waring
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By Jerry Marcus
the Traveters Bounty Service
General Fund
Bond Redemption Fund
Special Improvement Fund
C.of
Bam Colobella
Diane
Ksl-Tv
National Safety Council Reminder
Moon Lake Electric Association, Inc
Shton
Swift
Toms
Hens
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