Funeral Planned for Bonanza Mine Victim
Funeral services for Billy Ray Boren, 24, Tunanza, chi, who was killed at the American Gilsonite Mine, will be held Saturday at 1 pm in the Roosevelt Stake Center. Friends may visit Verna Mortuary Friday evening and Saturday before noon. Burial is in Roosevelt City Cemetery. Paul Borden, mine superintendent, said the victim worked in the Eureka Mine shaft with Lawrence Garr and John Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Ray Boren
Tunanza
Chi
American Gilsonite
Roosevelt Stake Center
Verna Mortuary
Roosevelt City Cemetery
Paul Borden
Eureka
Lawrence Garr
John Clark
Borden
State Health OKs Water Supplies In Vernal Areas
Utah State Health Department rated 322 public water supplies in 1955. Of these 30 were approved including Vernal Maecser Naples and Whiterocks. 217 received provisional approval while 175 were denied. Director C N Stutz said ratings reflect contamination protection and proper usage for interstate commerce rules. Denied supplies may not be used in interstate trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
State Health’Department
Vernal
Maecser
Naples
Whiterocks
C. N. Stutz
Division of Sanitary Engineering
Rangely Safety Group Earns Fifth Consecutive Award
The Trxos Company Rangely Safety group earned a fifth consecutive award dinner after logging 654 253 manhours without a lost time injury. About 90 people attended in Rangely grade school auditorium with Eastern Star ladies serving. J B Neill assistant division manager from Denver presented the award to GG Sutton chairman of the Rangely safety group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hangely
H. S
F. Chamberlain
Denver
J. F. Neill
G. O. Sutton
Rangely Safety Group
G. L. Eaton
A. L. Patton
Trxos
Rangely
Eastern Star
Texas Company
J. B. Neill
Gg, Sutton
Rangely Safety i
March of Dimes Variety Show Delights Uintah Crowd
Uintah High School hosted the March of Dimes Variety Show drawing about 1,000 spectators over two nights. Nine civic groups performed with acts ranging from Current Topics club skits to a Monitor satire by the Vernal Junior Chamber. Proceeds neared $500 for the Polio fund as Lee Walker presided and Mrs. Derell King chaired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah High School
Derell King
Lee Walker
Pollo
Art Linkletter
Current Topics Club
Lillian
Flaine Menderson
Cultural Arte Club
Junior Marktoy
Rita Walker
Louisa Hacking
Vernal Junior Chamber of Commerce
NBC
Monitor
James Stanley
Jerome Kern
Wea
Janese
Stuart Peterson
Old Time Moviea
Dillers
Millie
Southern Calif Plans New Attack On River Project
Southern California plans a renewed push against the Upper Colorado River storage project while endorsement comes from an unexpected source. Rep Craig Hosmer announced a press conference and sent letters to House members prompting a Chinlee watch response. Rep Ben Jensen praised the project at a National Reclamation Association dinner, acknowledging the Upper Colorado area support despite political jabs. Continued on page 1
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Colorado
Craig Hosmer
Long Beach
Chinle
Colorado River
Souern
Bowe
Washington
Ben FP. Jensen
Felows
Pow
House
National Reclamation Association
Upper
Lom
Kiegh
Bal
Vernal Main Street Gets Priority In Highway 40 Project
At a Salt Lake City meeting with the State Road Commission and Vernal officials it was announced that Vernal Main Street will receive priority in the Vernal to Houser Highway 44 improvement project valued at 740000. The section must be completed by August 15 to avoid penalties while the 14 and one half mile right of way is cleared and fencing installed by W W Clyde Construction Co. Preparations include new bituminous surface, drainage pipe by Arrica Co, and removal of obstructions. A major building effort is also underway as Turner Building Co advances the 400000 Alterra Elementary School with walls poured for the boiler room and ongoing foundations, aiming for completion January 1, 1957.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt
Mie Stay Road Commission
Vernal Chattersf’ Commerce
Main Street
Vernal
W. W. Clyde Construction Co
Springville
Arrica Company
Salt Lake
Alterra
Turner Building Company of
Health Educator Plans Unique Program for Utes
Senator Arthur WY Watkins announced the appointment of Nell McKeever to establish a health and education program among the Ute Indians. McKeever, a Public Health Service officer, will begin Feb 13 at Duchesne and will align the program with Uintah and Ouray Reservation cultural patterns in a long range cooperative effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Express
Arthur WY. Watkins
Utah
Nell McKeever
Sen. Watkins
Indian Health Division
Deparment of Health, Education and Welfare
Miss McKeever
Federal Public Health Service
Duchesne
Public Health
Public Health Service
Bureauu of Indian Affairs
Phoenix
Arizona
Tulsa
Okla Hor
Loyola University of Chicago
University of North Circona
Diet Class Ladies Stay On Schedule In Peeling Pounds
Members of the health department diet clinic reported a 5546 lb gross loss in Week 1. Twenty-two original enrollees aimed to lose 0 lb that week, with a maximum individual loss of six pounds. Enrollment rose to 33, totaling 9617 lbs lost and a goal of 408 lbs for eight weeks. Dr. T N Seager spoke on obesity dangers. next meeting Feb 7 features Floy Calder for overweight exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Department
Alta Rust
T.N. Seager
Floy Calder
Birth announced for Vernal couple's new grandson
Mr and Mrs Byron Goodrich of Vernal received news Wednesday of their grandson born Sunday to Mr and Mrs John E McKay of Los Angeles California The McKays say Donna Goodrich is the former Mrs Goodrich The item notes a program unique to the Nation and describes cooperative planning with tribal leaders in Kong Tangé.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Goodrich
Vernal
John E. McKay
Los Angeles
Calif
Kong- Tangé
Optimism at Chamber for Passage of Colorado River Project
At the weekly Chamber of Commerce luncheon directors heard reports from Attorney High W Colton and Royal Henderson on the Colorado River Development project. Senator Stringham in Washington said the bill would reach the House soon and current support from the White House was noted. Wendergon reported a Chicago convention with 35 000 attendees and literature distribution over 8 000 pieces. The uranium approach drew interest, a drawing gave away 1000 shares, and many commitments were obtained to urge Washington on the project. Dinosaur Hunting licenses were also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado River
Chamber of Commerce
W. Colton
Royal Henderson
DB. H. Stringham
Washington, D.C
Colton
Stringham
Eizenhower
White House
Wendergon
The
Ational Association of
Siome Builders Hatdh
Chicago
Conrad-Sultan Hotel
Jetstern
Washington
River Fight Over Glen Canyon Plan Sparks House Clash
Congressman Craig Hosmer of Long Beach leads a dramatic challenge to the Glen Canyon reservoir project claiming soft Chinle shale could fail walls and back water. Critics call the display a political stunt while urging continued geological surveys before action on the Upper Colorado River Storage Project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Craig Heamer
Long Beach
Cat
Tenestren
Chinle
Hosmer
Ike
Eisenhower
William A
California
Colorado River
Craig Hosmer
Glen Canyon
Congress
Medical Forum on Rheumatic Fever Planned Feb 16
Health officials announce a medical forum on rheumatic fever at Uintah High School on Thursday February 1 at 7 30 p m Most local physicians are expected to attend to answer written questions sent in before February 7 to the Extension Service or Health Department County nurses note every teacher has at least one child with heart disease and point out rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease cause more chronic disabling illness in childhood than any other disease The coupon tallying may be used to submit questions to the health department or extension division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah High School
Health Department
Peat
Young Washburn Sisters of Vernal Show Musical Talent
Nine year old Geraldine Washburn of Vernal can name notes with absolute pitch a rare skill shared by only a few in the world. She plays piano violin and organ, began public performance at five, and is concertmistress for the Ulntaht High School orchestra. Her 14 year old sister Julie also excels on piano organ and violin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldine Washburn
Fred Washburn
Geraldine
Central School
Julie
Ashley Valley Junior Hips School
Masteland
Julie Washburn
Geraldina
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bonanza
Jone
Otto Buchner ‘and Co
Ue Miesize
Utah Field
House of Natural History
Marvin L. Allred
State Health OK
Agate
C. R. Henderson
Agate Oil Co
Smith Moore Agate
Core Laboratories Inc. Petroleum Reservoir
Dallas
Texas
Henderson
Morrison Sands
Solon
Turner
Iz Building
Chessiead
Ore
Utes
Danna Mor Herbert
Calder
Loi Noderich
Teresia Allen
Thair Allen
Health Educator
Chamber For
Hollywood Style
Glen Canyon Mud Puddle
Untermann
By G. EB. Untermann
Hlemmer
Sierra Club
Washburn Sisters
Sateen
Sean Np
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