Early Naples Homestead Sold to Ben Richards
A condensed profile of Ben Richards of Vernal, Utah, detailing his 1945 acquisition of a 78 acre Naple s farm from O Jacobsen and subsequent improvements. The piece covers Richards family history, farming operations on 204 acres including cattle sheep hay and grain, use of pastures fertilizer and weed control, dam and ditch projects, and his hunting hobby. Also notes Richards’ interest in local papers and political commentary amid broader regional agricultural and civic context.
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Ince
O. Jacobsen
Mra
Biase
Naples
Merre
Rett
Eaette
Ard
the Jones
Statiles
Harry Southam
Richards Fay Lee
Jacobsen
Colorado
Steamboat Srn
Colo
Gertrude E. Ackhurst
Joan
Charles Gente
Betty Hand
Riaras
Olay Yaading
Hiehagds
Richards
PMA
Vernal Express
Wantada
Farewell Party for Dale Openshaw in Naples Ward
Naples ward members and friends are invited to a farewell party in the Naples recreation hall on Tuesday December 22 at 7 30 pm. Dale Openshaw departs January 6 for his LDS mission in New Zealand. Wesley Bowden, recently returned from the Great Lakes Mission, attends as guest.
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Naples Recreation Hall
Dale Openshaw
LDS
New Zealand
Wesley Bowden
Great Lakes
Naples Ward
Vernal City seeks water and sewer upgrades in 1954 plan
The Templeton report outlines two water storage options and a total water works cost near 294,500, with a preference for a new reservoir at elevation 5840 and no extensions beyond Vernal City limits. It also calls for sewer improvements costing 323,000, flow measurement, and measures to reduce underground water infiltration, plus updated ordinances and a new outfall main.
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Vernal Wateh
Vernal City
Utah Power and Lightpany
Ashley Spring
Ely
Templeven
Templeton
Fifth West
Ninth West
Mall Street
Ninth
Fifth North
Vernal Avenue
Fifth
Christmas Party Highlights by Vernal Relief Societies
Christmas activities in Vernal featured the Second Ward Relief Society party with the Singing Mothers performing Critique de Noel and Wintertime. A Gift For Mr King based on Martin C. Nalder’s story was staged with tableaux of biblical figures and readers Ada Busch and Emma Winward.
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Pagaent Vernal Second Ward
Martin C. Nalder
Sarah Bingham
Lia Meacham
Samuel
Deon Merkley
Harry Tomlin Ton
Nephite Madonna
Fontella Tomlnson
Mary Tassalner
Brownie Tomlinson
Tomlinson
Abinigtag
Ardith Hawa
Darlene Evens
Beatrice Stringham
Holy Land
Relief Society
Santa Claus
C. Laurence Fox
Relief
Highway 40 group forms in Denver with new leaders
Officers for the national U S Highway 40 Association were elected at the first annual meeting in Denver. Eddie Bohn of Denver became president, with R Hingson of Mesa Motel Denver as vice president and L B E Price of Kit Carson Cola as secretary treasurer. A courtesy car program was announced to aid travelers along Highway 40, with Campbell directing tours from Indianapolis to Reno. Also, Supt Herold M Yblindall was chosen among Utah state civil defense attendees at the Utah conference.
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Denver
Eddie Bohn
R., Hingson
Mesa
L. BE. Price
Kit Cargon
Cola
Robert 543
American Automobile Association
Arizona
Kansas
Campbell
Campb.j
Indianapolis
Ind
Reno
Nevada
Utah
Colorado
Missouri
Uinots
Indiana
Ohio
Denyer
Wiley Baucum
Utah-Colorado
8 Highway 40 Association
Eeho Park
Ret Cloud
Secreta A.W. Shepherd
Verna
Sas
Charles Gentry
Graig
Cole
Rd Harding
Craig
Edgar Heyl
Sharon Ings
Marion Cowles Jr
Sharon Springs
Eorge Fry
Tuck Wilkins
California
Society Hosts Farewell and Christmas Party
About sixty persons attended a combined farewell and Christmas party as a token of appreciation.
Internal Revenue Circular E Tax Guide Update
District director announces revisions in Circular E Employer's Tax Guide. New rates apply to wages paid on or after January 1, 1954. Tax tables for income tax withholding and employee deductions are included in the revised circular.
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Internal Revenue
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Naples Farm
Deh Richards
Napley
Lindsay Cake
Ashley Farmers Union Coop
Toek Awhet
Ben Richards
Lindsay Pass
Don Richards
Frank McCarrell
Salt Lake
City
Neve
Stringham
Hopria
R Colege
LDS Church
Snow
Dixie Colleges
Weber
the Yuletide
Rider Rickbitaw
Robert F. Wokey
USN
Kedrearre
Hong Kong
Karl B. Preece
Karl Heel Preece
Phoenix
Preece
Ben Rich
Loren
Salt Lake City
New
Ida Freestone
Melvin Freestone
Nelda
Utah Civil Defense
J. m. Francke
Roger
Pasadena City College
Talifornia
Bobby
Ronnie
Wasatch Adiden
Mt. Pleasant Bridty
Herold M Yblindall
Utah Sv
Universit of Utah
Uiversity
W.A. Ross
FCC
Ogden
Prova
Alvin Carpenter
Utah State Agricultural College
Rocktounl
Ghee
Rosa
O.P. Skaggs
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