Early County History Told By Mrs May Raple
Mrs May Raple recounts Early County history through episodes from Whiterocks Reservation life. She recalls teaching at the boarding school for Indians, meeting relatives, and the harsh winter journey to Vernal Fort and the old settlement. The narrative blends personal memory with community events and local landmarks. Continued on Page ay.
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May Raple
Ieee
Martha Vern
Whiterocks
Raple
Hording School
Vernalual Fort
Husband
Harper
Indias
Lila
Spark Ignites Gasoline at Hatch Motor Co
A spark from an electric wrench ignited drained gasoline near Hatch Motor Co on Vernal’s highway 40. The open pan caught fire, causing slight damage to parts and cracking windows on an overhead door. A nearby car’s tire was reported damaged as flames were contained.
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Hatch
Highway 40
LTTE
Ehud
Week End Storm Causes Three Auto Accidents
Three major automobile accidents occurred during a heavy weekend storm in Uintkh County Duch esne County. State highway patrol reported fourteen crashes, including one involving Vernal men. A 1952 sedan driven by Charles Appawoo of Witteroeks collided with a truck and trailer driven by Edgar Mowrey of Lapoint on a bridge south of Whiterocks. The impact on the bridge occurred at about 10 50 a m Sunday as drivers attempted evasive maneuvers in slick conditions.
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Uintkh County
Duchesne County
Charles Appawoo
Witteroeks
Edgar Mowrey
Lapoint
Whiterocks
Utah school survey shows English below national, other gains
Statewide results from the latest Public Mission survey indicate Utah students perform near or above averages in most areas. High school social science stronger, elementary reading and arithmetic above average, with language work and basic skills near or slightly below.
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Utah
Uneurvey Com
Rind Poke City
Eleby
Wilmington
Delaware
Suervisora
Civic Groups Aid Uintah Count Needy Families
Civic and social groups aided five Uintah County families in need by providing Christmas meals and gifts. The Thomas Company supplied trees for all families, while local business leaders and professionals helped distribute food, candy, and nuts to children.
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Thomas Company
Busines
Profca|Elwod
A. Gee W.E Cly
Lang William A. Facobe
National Scout Jamboree To Be Held In California
The National Scout Jamboree will occur after summer on a 3000 acre Irvine Ranch site near Newport Harbor in Orange County California. Some 50000 Boy Scouts Explorers and leaders from across the nation and abroad will gather to share skills exchange crafts and cultural traditions in a large camp setting with ceremonies campfires and demonstrations plus international participation from Scouts representing other nations.
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Beau Paeltt
America
Boy Scouts
Pas Irvine
Orange Coun California
Newport Hsarbor
California
Fife
Fire damages shop at Naplako pany faples
Fire broke out after 10 a.m. Tuesday at a Naplako pany shop. Cause attributed to overheating of the shop heating system. Rafters and merchandise damaged. extent not fully listed.
City Dump Condemned By County
Uintah County Commission condemned Vernal City dump grounds as a public nuisance northeast of Vernal. The city owns the site. a new county lease on Bureau of Land Management land five miles west was secured. Commission voted to close dumping after protests from nearby residents over odors and unsanitary conditions.
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Vernal City
Uintah
Funeral Services Conducted for J. Wade Benton
Funeral services for John Wade Benton were held today in % County. The service followed a fatal apoplexy, with attendees paying final respects to Benton and family.
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J. Wade Benton
John Wade Benton
Pat P Pea Wate
Benonday
Five Elk Shot by Vernal Hunters in Elk Park Hunt
Vernal men Ken Mortensen Jay Alexander Verdin Goodrich Ralph Alexander and Jim Hemstreet plus Forest Supervisor Bill Hurst took part as a five man party driving a power wagon into Elk Park six miles north of Green Lakes. They tagged five elk in four days amid deep snow and high winds while one hunter stayed in lower country.
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Vernal
Elk Fark
Ken Mortensen
Jay Alexander
Verdin Goodrich
Ralph Alexander
Jim Hemstreet
Elk Park
Green Lakes
Utah Cities Seek Law To Improve Water and Sewer Services
Utah cities push for state legislation to finance water and sewer system improvements. Officials cite missing treatment plants and financing gaps, with bonds proposed to fund projects over several years. The debate centers on enabling authority and funding mechanisms for municipal utilities.
Utes fall to Spanish Fork in preseason rout
Uintah High’s basketball team opened preseason with a 58 65 loss to Spanish Fork after a 40 point win over Rangely. John Hacking led scorers with 12 points in the Spanish Fork tilt, followed by Arley Wells Det Lee and Terry Anderson among others. The Utes schedule includes three more preseason games before league play begins January 7.
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Uintah
Tost
Dent
Vernal
Deh
John Hacking
Arley Wells
Det Lee
Floyd Tullis
Sesse Johnson
Terry Anderson
Charley Johnson
Lyan Siddaway
Utes
Lehi
Springville
Greatsville
License Pirates to be Sold at Court House
An auction is planned at the court house for "License Pirates" with sale dates spread over three days in Vernal and additional stops in Bo Roosevelt and Duches counties. Glen Hatch, a former Vermal resident, leads the State Tax Recruitment team and outlines Hatch's three day tour including a stop in Vernal and a visit to Salter Lake. Hatch, a University of Utah graduate, will align with an Express Company at Salter Lake following the tour.
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Court House
Uintah One Cours
Glen Hatch
Vermal
Comeieton
Duchese
Hatch
Vernal
Roosevelt
Inie
University of Utah
Salter Lake Seglseration
Egypt
Christmas Dance Prizes Totals 3630 At Hall
Cash prizes totaling 3630 were awarded at a Christmas dance held at the Hall. Prizes included 630 dollars to Merchants and 80 to Syl via Merl Key, with 250 dollars promised to another winner. Five days to claim at 22 West Main, and a 130 dollar prize added to the 500 already given, raising the total to 3830.
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W. Sweat
Sylvia Merl
East Caldwell
MG P Bell
Bnipavie
Main
Viethy
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My Ruple
Indland
Hoy Adama
Jett Pierios
Uinkatt Teplas
Witarocks
Hatch Motor Co
Appawod
Patraay Helm
Appinvo Rae Ce
Elks Park
Salt Lake Id
Ponicipal Seage
Wat Day
Uen
Gacy Cui
Giilins
Lloyd
Rae
Spanish Fork
Babson
Express
Roger W. Babson
B3ton
Wilgh
Rey Wells
Pulp Jeneine Iy
Tey ‘Andersony
Leagamer
Eabler
Duchesne Hi
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Alexander Yesden Gond
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