Christmas Holiday Fog Bedecks Valley Roads In Crashes
Icy roads and dense fog caused a spate of accidents across the valley over Christmas. Seven people were injured, with several listed as seriously hurt. debris stretched 175 feet from a crash scene and many vehicles rolled or were damaged. Hospital transfers and minor injuries followed as authorities warned drivers to beware slick stretches.
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Sammy Hatch
Sta Wi
Scott Johnson
Rone Yelt
Peggy’ Luke
Fen Ares Sa
Hen’ Clark
Neola
Joe
Lorna Fi Reed
Myton
Bulngr Injuries, St Shail Repo Vars Men Tad Eillag With Hie Were Ord
Ben Clark
Amy Fyroughs
Hallover
Luke
Donald Duncan
A Reed
I Marchal Hocking
Smith
Scott Th
Ia Chak
Miss Luke
LOS Shospital
Salt Lake City
Ben Gary
Miss Reed
Roosevelt Hospital
Duncan
Theoosevelt Hospital
Rollover Crash Near Roosevelt In Fog Injures Passengers
In foggy conditions east of Roosevelt a car rolled into a ditch. Two passengers, Marjorie Snyder and Jay Waslem, were uninjured. The 1930s era coupe sustained about 100 dollars in damage.
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Roosevelt
Marjorie Snyder
Jay Waslem
Vernal Collapse Seen If Dams Aren't Built, Ward Warns
Ward urges Gov. Lee to back the Central Utah project warning that without immediate action Vernal and other outlying communities may collapse. He cites meetings with officials and notes Idaho and other states push for water projects while Utah lags. Christmas family visits include Mrs Elva Johnson Ogden and Mrs Fern Boyatt and family. Boston granddaughter Miss Cleta Johnson also in town.
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Dods
Lee
Utah
B. Frank Ward
Vernal Chamber of Commerce
Ward
Water’ Resource Policy Commission
Colorado
Robins
Idaho
Chapman
Wit
Reclamation
Washington
Elva Johnson
Ogden
Fern Boyatt
Texas
Christine
Angus. Hyrum
Rasmussen
Cleta ‘Johnson
Boston
Maeser Sow and Pigs Burn in Farm Fire
A sow and piglets burned alive in a fire at the Willam E. Ackhurst farm in Maeser. A bare wire blamed for the $500 damage. the Powell couple operate the farm for the Ackhursts who live in Vernal. Fire crews delayed to prevent further spread as conditions worsened.
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Willam E. Ackhurst
Maeser
Cutshaw
Christmas Decoration Contest Shines With Festive Front Yard Displays
Residents competed in a holiday decor contest as the street glowed with arches of pine, green boughs, and lights on the porch. A large Christmas tree rose on the north side, while windows showcased lighted bells and ribbons. A sleigh scene with eight reindeer, led by Rudolph, delighted onlookers as Frank Long received a decoration award.
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Rome
George
E. Johnston
Johngiin
Jean
Santare
Frank Long
Senta
Rudolph
Sianenwaltz Named Postmaster in Vernal Transition
A telegram from Rep Walter K Granger congratulates Sianenwaltz on becoming postmaster after Pontha Calder retires. Mr Slaugh states an inspection will precede final appointment, likely effective from year start. Slaugh has served Vernal post office for 16 years and acted as postmaster last year.
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G. Slaugh
Walter K Granger
Pontha Calder
Slaugh
Vernal Ends Car Stealing Spree Involving Three Cars
A car stealing spree stretched from Independence Maryland to Vernal, leading to two youths and a 5-year-old youth being detained. Craig Colorado Sheriff Georges Crieger flew in to transfer the suspects back to Craig where they face car theft charges. Both youths admitted theft from a Missouri route and will be prosecuted for federal offenses.
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Independence
Joy Vernal
Simmy Hatch
Craig
Coto
Georges Crieger
Colo
Vernal
rAst Te Beiris
Cartus Matles
Ioner Chev
Lions and Kiwanis Delightedly Distribute Christmas Baskets
Lions club chaired by J C Anderton distributed 30 Christmas baskets with dinners and gifts aided by Kiwanis members. Groceries were donated by Kiwanis, with support from Vernal groups including the Junior Chamber and the Rotary Club. Baskets, packed for family needs, involved volunteers and trucks from Coke Jeffers and Ashton Brothers.
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J. C. Anderton
Lions Club
Kiwanis Qi
Kiwanis Cement
Nick Mearher
Dets Garin
Peney ‘Ross
HE AL Tassamer
D. G. Faterts
Rex Striegel
Vernal
Chamber of Commerce
Daskele
Afiycees Arth Batty
Bolas Preece
Sir Wilton
Ceck
Sant Ty
Tiem Stig
Andren
Jensen Tancher
Coke Jeff Los
Ashtot
Local panel warns against wasteful hunting program
A regional chamber official criticizes a proposed wildlife hunt plan calling it wasteful and dirty. The executive secretary urges a commercial approach, while state authorities debate licensing and fees amid contested ethics and compliance questions.
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iWard
Pseas
Maracas
Carter Announces Local Hate Other Test Site Near Duchesne
Fragmentary OCR text references a site located southeast of Duchesne and east of a listed area with unclear wording. Mentions a county or area name and directional clues but lacks clear facts, dates, or identifiable entities.
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Baraly
Chesne
Duchesne
Oil News Ripple Through California and Rocky Mountain Drilling
The report details Carter Oil Co operations at Brown No 1 near Richwood with spudding planned, and Bluebell and Bonanza wells under progress. It notes a Tee feet DST at Bluebell and a 7500 foot depth target near Hole Canyon, with continued drilling activity and upcoming tests as crews advance prospects in California and the region.
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California
Carter Oil Co
Feta Richwood
Fiat
Bluebell
Carter
Bonanza
M.johnson
Watson
Whiteriver
Lell's Hole Canyon
Jocatia
Committée Raps Munitions Board For Wool Shortage
A blistering Senate subcommittee report accuses the Munitions Board of failing to stock wool, leaving the nation with no wool supply. The panel claims the board mismanaged inventories and undercuts domestic production, prompting calls for accountability.
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E Raps
Munitions Board For Wool
Shingtoy
Senate Armed Servicer
Hdness
Brelt
Munitione Board
City Council Trip Prompts Californiaville Metal Company Visit
City council representatives from Armco and Vernal were invited to met with California City officials to discuss water pipe developments. Mayor and town board members, including engineer Leon Printenaen, will attend a planned city merger briefing during the visit.
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Armco Draupeo
Mets Freda Inc
Sey Var
Svete
Vi Cie Council
Aog Mneser Town Board
Armco
Representatiera
Willan George
C. Bails
Elty
Leon Printenaen
Joseph. Maeser Town Board
Grand Prizes and Million Dollar Days Highlighted
The event feature offers top prizes and cash awards in a program titled Million Dollar Days. Spectators witnessed a lively show with Grace Hall’s magic act and Danée's two tickets drawing, while prize distribution included a grand prize and multiple smaller awards. Performances by Rendiesbach Orchestra and dancers accompanied the gala, with attendees from the audience chatting about wealth and shopping.
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Kelvinatoners ‘Frigerator
Vernal
Imperisl
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