Bond Election Foreseen For New Local Schools
Uintah County school board unanimously recommends a bond election to fund new school buildings. The plan, likely at least 1.1 million dollars, targets overcrowded and outdated facilities to match anticipated population growth. Details to be finalized at an upcoming board meeting with plans to present facts to district residents.
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Uintah School
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Vernal-Moeser
Board of Education
Uintah County
Air Force Boxcar Makes Emergency Landing at Vernal
An Air Force boxcar with a five crew touched down at Vernal airport after engine trouble over Roosevelt. Two-engined C110 feathered propeller to reduce drag and landed on one engine. On Monday a C118 arrived to take off supplies from Hill AFB to Kelly AFB. A third C119 landed with a new mouler for the disabled aircraft. The incident involved multiple aircraft and a repair operation.
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Vernal Airport
Roosevelt
Hill Air Force Base
Kelly Afd
San Antonio
Texas
Health Department Reports Gonorrhea Case in County
A single gonorrhea case was reported in the county per the Nebraska State Dept of Health on November 19. The brief notice lists the case and notes it is part of routine disease reporting and surveillance by state health authorities.
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State Dept. of Health
Last Chance to Subscribe at Current Rates
Subscriptions and renewals to the Express received by December 1 will be entered at the current rate of 43.50 in the state and 4.00 out of state. Those received from January 1 will be charged 4.50 in Utah and 4.00 out of state.
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Express
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Mailman’s Truck Drowns In Canal Flooding Mail Mix
A Nap les mail carrier in the Maeser area was sorting mail when his truck rolled into a canal Tuesday soaking Christmas cards and parcels. Residents reported soggy mail as emergency crews assisted and the incident prompted page eight continuation near Gardiner.
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Gardiner
Naples
Maeser
Utahs Stepchild Grabs Limelight After Quiet Isolation
Travelers flock to Daggett County as Flaming Gorge Dam work draws attention to the area. A new crossroad from Vernal toward Dutch John will ease access to the dam and Red Canyon views. The Vernal Manila route passes through forests and wildlife rich country, boosting tourism to the Green River lake region.
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Roosevelt Plane Crash Kills Couple and Children
A Roosevelt family perished in a single engine plane crash in dense fog after takeoff. Dr Ray F. Lamb 31 and his wife Helen 37 plus their daughter Janet 7 and son Brank 8 died instantly. Two other sons were at home with relatives. The family had been visiting Utah for a funeral and were en route home to join relatives for Christmas when the tragedy occurred at Roosevelt airport. Authorities noted the fog as a contributing factor and plans to continue the investigation.
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Colorado
Yuletide Tribute at UHS Cantata Sparked Holiday Spirit
A robust Uni ted High School chorus and concert band presented a Christmas cantata in the auditorium last Thursday, featuring a script by ReNee Martinson and Glee Hatch. Narrator Michael Hall led, with Linda Murdock on organ and Jule Ann Washburn on piano, while Judith Murray, Michael Tall and Glee Hatch offered solos and special selections.
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Glee
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Linda Murdock
Jule Ann Washburn
Aloma Elatch
Judith Murray
Michael Tall
Glee Hatch
April Moss
Two-Car Collision Near Jensen Causes $200 in Damage
A Sunday two car crash on Brush Creek road, six miles north of Jensen, caused about $200 damage. Duane Holmes, 27, of Vernal, driving a 1957 Ford, collided with Doyle Murray, 21, of Jensen, in a 1957 Ford pickup on a hill crest. Both drivers were cited for driving on the wrong side of the road.
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Duane Holmes
Vernal
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Cara
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Bar
R M. Helm
Highway Patrol
Uintah High opens sports season with wins in basketball and wrestling
Uintah High School basketball lost 41 39 to Wasatch on Friday in a tight game after leading late in the final period. The Utes then defeated BYU High 60 40 on Saturday and edged Carlton 41 40 Monday. In wrestling Uintah beat DY High 95 5 in a dual meet Saturday and overwhelmed Carbon 44 0 Monday. The season continues with league action set for Friday January 2 against Tabland and a dual on January 19 against Strange.
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Strange
Ashley Stake Birthday Party Plans to Beat 800 Attend
Plans are underway for a large observance Monday evening at the Ashley LDS Stake stake center marking the second anniversary of the Ashley Stake organization. General chairman J. C Awe announced the 7:90 pm event with stake presidency members and their wives as honored guests.
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Mond Tallis
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Orem United Basketball Returns After Christmas Break
Orem United School finishes Tuesday for the Christmas season and will reopen Monday January following a brief midwinter pause.
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