Growth Pressures Push Dutch John School Expansion
In Dutch John the Flaming Gorge School, opened in 1950 for 40 students, faces rapid enrollment growth. Plans include two more classrooms and a multipurpose room to meet expanding needs as kindergarten and five-grade classes operate in trailers while construction proceeds. Principal Mrs Lee Behling leads the school amid the district’s housing and population surge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ula Imamling Gorge Selpol
John
Flo Biate
Jenn
Planing Gorge School
Betty Copper
Arch Dam Contractora
Patience Stewart
Lee Behling
Flaming Gorge
Uintah County Property Taxes Shoot Up 25 Percent
Uintah County property taxes rose 25 percent, totaling 2,200,705 in 1949 and 907,703 in 1952, with Utah Foundation noting major shares borne by commercial and industrial holdings. The study shows 1959 allocations: 815,770 to commercial/industrial, 106,355 residential, 230,091 agricultural, 4,748 motor vehicles, 4,704 other. Statewide shifts blame school levies for most increases.
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Uintah County
Teta
Utah Foundation
Foundation
Eounee
Governor Clyde Urges Action On Sheep Imports
Gov Clyde asked Secretary Benson to defend Western sheep growers against cheap Australian and New Zealand lamb and mutton imports. He warned price competition harms U S markets and domestic industry, urging possible voluntary export controls or tariff moves to stabilize the market and keep prices from rising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Clyde
Quriediture
Ezra Ft Benson Munday
Uteh
Toritt
Artinty
Tariff Commission
Ita
Henson
Dipthmantle Cleaneds
Johia Totter
Ling
Bond Purchases Reported in Tah County Details
November purchases of United States Savings Bonds in Tah County totaled 9,17 dollars, per NW Jt Mesgher. The report lists figures for the 14 month period ending November 517 at a rate of 471% of 7059 sales goods.
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U. & Savings
Tintah
Voting results for Vernal Grazing District advisory board
Rex J Morgan announces reelected livestock operators for Vernal grazing districts precincts two and four. Ralph Siddoway and Myrum Seeley represent precinct 2, Clifton W McCoy and Wallis Stevens represent precinct 4 with areas specified as Diamond Mountain Unit Lite Mountain Ouray Unit Deep Creek Vernal Cattle Unit and Jeep Ridge Unit TN Creek Unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Grazing
Rex J Morgan
Vernal Dureau
Land Management
Areivestock
Ralph Siddoway
Myrum Seeley
Clifton W McCoy
Sod Wallis Stevens
Collows
Tdoundary
Ashley National Forest
Green River
Colorado State Line
Diamond Mountain
Lite Mountain Ouray
Deep Creek
Vernal Cattle Unit
Joltowa
White River
Bitter Creek
Sweetwater Creek
Jeep Ridge
TN Creek
Ulikron Legend Among Indian Peoples Reported by Missionary
Folklore recounted by Reverend Ephraim and Wealeyan Methuiat among the JaHente Indians tells of Ulikron the orphan of the Virgin. The tale follows his long journey from the far north through stone houses and wealthy traders, urging kindness and peace. His words stir warriors to lay down weapons, seek health, and await the Ulikron’s return, while linking the legend to Christian glory at Mkely.
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Burdsang
Ephraim & Iehara
Wealeyan Methuiat Sinister
Hein Tong Dong
Christ
Farm income figures by county and year highlight top counties
Box Elder County led Utah with total cash farm income of 10.16 million, topping all counties. Utah County ranked first in 1967 with Caio third in total cash sales, while production costs and nonincome items were excluded from the figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Morridon
Box Elder
Utah County
Caio
Water Conservancy Planning Near Vernal and Ashley
Planning notes outline a water savings pipeline for Glines-Davis Ashley areas. A June meeting with Ver nal Maeser Glines-Davis and Ashley discussed cost to deliver water via the Vernal Vacser pipeline. Hughes Nielsen recommended consolidating systems and an August 4 meeting in Vernal advanced this plan. Congress approved 1 050 000 for the Vernal unit on September 10, bringing two year total to 2 080 000 and signaling further development of local resources including phosphate and bituminous sandstone on Asphalt ridge.
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Glines-Davis and
Ashley
Vernal, Maeser
Glines-Davis
Vernal
Vacser
Hugene Nielsen
Ogden
Nielsen
Naples
Ashley Valley
Congress
Funeral for Evelyn Wardle Held in Glines Ward Chapel
Funeral services for Evelyn Eaton Safety Wardle longtime Vernal resident were held December 21 at Glines Ward chapel. She died last Wednesday in Fremont California at the home of a son. Born February 23, 1893 in Vernal to Joseph and Victorine Eaton, she married Joseph Heather then John E Wardle in Idaho. Survivors include three sons, two daughters, a stepson and stepdaughter, twenty-nine grandchildren, twenty-seven great grandchildren, a brother Louis Eaton and a sister Ethel Tlunting, with burial in Fairview Cemetery.
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Mra
Evelyn
Eva) Eaton Safety Wardle
Vernal
Glines Ward Chapel
Freemont
Calif
Fer
Joseph
Victorine Eaton
Joseph Heteh
John E Wardle
Idaho
Floyd Hatch
Call
Marin Wardle
Anaheim
Maryin Wardla
Garden Grove
Calit
Charles Deatrice
Grass Valey
Justice
Whawthorne
James Wardle
Springville
Utah
Marin
Dertha
Pletcher
Vernet
Lous Eaton
Shelley, Idaho
Ethel Tlunting
Blawood, Call, Durlal
Maeset Fairview
Marine Lance Cpl. Abpienale Promoted at Cherry Point
Marine Lance Cpl. Terry W. Abpienale, son of Warren I. Abpienale of Route 1 Vernal, promoted to his present rank December 1 while serving with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron at the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point North Carolina. He enlisted in March 1858 after graduating from Carbon W High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Corps Air Station
Cherry Point
N. C
Marine
Terry W. Abpienale
Warren I. Abpienale
Route 1, Vernal
Carbon W High Behool
Abeg Family Announces New Baby Boy Arrival
Mr and Mrs Tonie Abeg Glen Provo announce the birth of a baby boy on December 2 The proud grandparents are Mr and Mrs Young and Mr and Mrs Larry Sbeg of Vernal Utah Larry fibeaticn left toast Blondtay to help care for the family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonie Abegglen
Provo
Mr Young
Larry Sbeglet
Vernal
Mes
Larry Fibeaticn
Toast Blondtay
Frera
Who's Who in Vernal: Dr I E Marrs Highlighted This Week
The Who's Who in Vernal feature spotlights Dr Ilargd Wayne Marrs, a Vernal chiropractor and youth advocate born in Troquiam Washington on August 11 1907. He attended Linfield College and Palmer School of Chiropractic, married Norma Louise Coons, and has two sons Larry and Jim. Marrs devotes time to Boy Scouts PTA Kiwanis and local civic groups while photographing, golfing, and supporting youth programs.
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Ilargd Wayne Marrs
Dr Marrs
Troquiam, Wash
Linfield College
Oregon
Palmer School of Chiropractic
Davenport
Town
Marrs
PTA
Uintah District Council
Utah Chiropractic Society
Kiwanla
South Ogden
Utah Idaho
Titers
Vernal Chamber of Commerce
Masons
de Molay
Cpiscopes
de Marrs
St Paula
Todlan
Tandlett
Whiterocks
Vernal
Ogden
Karven Addition
Adale Tyzack
AH W Marrs
Apple in a Christmas Stocking Myth Explored
The article discusses apples as a traditional Christmas symbol and notes their American prominence. It explains that apples do not grow from seed, are propagated by grafting, and highlights the rarity of finding a bright red apple in a stocking despite apples’ widespread cultivation and immigrant ancestry.
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Banta
Union
United States
South
Arrests Made in Vernal Krom L Police Tip
Five minutes after the county shoplift department received word of burglary suspects Vernal group was picked up for investigation. At 630 pm Friday Sheriff’s office received a call from Bat Lake Police that suspects were headed for Vernal. Paul Marcus 24 worked at Gateway Cafe and had clothing art there. Marcus was later picked up by Salt Lake Police. John L Dabbel 27 was held for parole violation and returned to Salt Lake. Arrestees followed a lodge burglary in Millcreek Canyon where payroll checks were stolen and several checks were passed.
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Og Gall
Vernal 4
Sheriit'a
Bat Lake Polka Dept
Verena
Paul Marcus
Nod
Gateway Cafe
Sherlee Norman
Mletcher
Molt
Ong
Marcus
Salt Lake
John L Dabbel
Millcreek Canyon
Reserve Officer Explains Air Reserve Value in Uintah Basin
Maj Oliver R Smith of Provo spoke at Vernal Chamber meeting outlining benefits of the Air Reserve program for the Uintah Basin. He noted open training positions and the presence of returned air personnel in the local unit. The talk was introduced by Royal BD Henderson, Vernal reserve unit commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Leaves For Tripoli From Vernal Son Goes Overseas
Tay Dean Gross son of Mrs Blanche Gross of Vernal has spent 30 days with family before leaving for Tripoli North Africa. He is expected to serve 23 months in North Africa after being stationed previously at Maxwell Air Force Base Montgomery Alabama.
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Tay Dean Gross
Mra Blanche Grosa
Vernal
Tripoli
North Africa
Maxwell Air Force Base
Montgomery
Alabama
Uintah Basin Air Reserve training unit hears benefits
Ma Smith says the area gains at least 10000 annually from reserve service. Training provides retirement income around 150000 and builds better citizens for civilian and military duties. The unit meets Mondays at 0 pm in the Natural History Museum, Vernal, focusing on basic management and disaster control from September to June. Maj Slenderson announced ongoing openings for returning servicemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah Basin Air Reserve Flight
Natural History Museum
Vernal
Slenderson
Teliday Season Dance Night at Uintah High Gymnasium
Bandati and Dance To Highlight Teliday Season features Kiwanla sponsor Utah Yandsland Dance at Uintah High School gym Saturday night at 8. TV personality Tey Alibedy brings seven dancers from Ulteb Gandatarid to entertain. A roped area allows spectators to watch, as student volunteers sell tickets for Uintah, Avhjoy Valley Junior, and Central School projects.
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Uintah T High School
Tey Alibedy
Ulteb Gandatarid
Uintah High School
Avhjoy Valley Junior Wic
Central School
Wool Pool Prices Hit High, Buyers Pay Top Rates
Uintah Dain Wool Pool reports 2859 pounds sold at strong prices. Secretary manager Earl Mecham says gross receipts reach $42,707 with net to growers about $5,554 after handling costs. Incentive payments will be added to other prices per wool grade.
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Uintah Dain Wool Pool
Earl Mecham
Mecham
ASC Election Results Uintah County ASC Committee 1960
At the recent ASC County Convention the six delegates elected from Uintah County communities chose Wayne Pickup of Maridlett as chairman Warren Richardson Vernal as vice chairman and Ray Lee Lapoint as regular member The alternates named were Victor Bingham Vernal and Max Todd Ballard.
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ASC
Uintah County
Uintah
Wayne Pickup
Maridlett
Warren Richardson
Vernal
View
Ray Lee Lapoint
Victor Bingham
Max Todd
Ballard
Snow and fog plague roads across valley and mountains
Hazardous driving continues as light snowfall and dense fog grip Vernol Creek area and surrounding valleys. Officials note wet frozen surfaces on major routes US 20 into Wyoming US 40 over Strawberry Valley and US 50 near Soldier Summit, with several slide offs and minor property damage reported.
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Mieenow
Ditle Crush Creek
Vernol
Montla Tighway
Soil Conservation
Thye
Phosphate lease bids near Manila total over three thousand
Salt Lake Tho Eyes Phosphate Three Salt Lakers J. J. Morgan Sr J WI Morgan Jr and Clarence I Justhelm bid 3262 for 2509 acres in federal phosphate six miles southeast of Manila Daggett County U S Bureau of Land Management Salt Lake City reported Friday San Francisco Chemical Co Montpelier Idaho bid 1 an acre or 2509 for the tract In another bid affecting 2373 acres in Flaming Gorge area San Francisco 50 percent controlled by Stauffer Chemical Co was the only bidder at 1 an acre or total 2273
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J. J. Morgan Sr
J WI Morgan Jr
Clarence
I. Justhelm
Manila
Daggett County
U.S Bureau of Land Management
Salt Lake City
San Francisco Chemical Co
Montpelier
Idaho
Flaming Gorge
San Francisco
Stauffer Chemical Corn
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VANAL
Gov. Clyde
Goyt
BLM
Redeemer
Conservancy
Evelyn Wardle
Glines
Wayne Marks
IE. W. Marrs
Isis
Norma Louise Coons
Gona
Larry
Jim
Dr Marry
Ele
Vernal Krom
Hte
Se Nay
Dean Cnoss Tee
Smith
Bandati
Tho Eyes Phosphate
The
Vernal Express
WM. B
Wallis Jack R. Wallis
Evan Jones
Richardson
Neva
Wonkman Danhell Menrell
Enma H. Menrely
Gerald Handison
Nuti Nodentson
Velona
Menrell
RELL
Dodge Wallis
Manold Nust
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