Utah Co op Assn Hears Plea for Federally Built Dam Power Lines
Members of the Utah Cooperative Association discussed building federal transmission lines to connect Upper Colorado Project dams to Utah communities. Clyde T. Ellsworth of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association urged nationwide coordination and parity for farmers with production credits. The meeting also touched on world law and a limited United Nations charter to curb war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Utah Cooperative Association
Upper
Colorado
Clyde T. Elliz
National Rural Electric Coopprative Assn
UCA
Salt Lake City
Ellis
Elis
National Farmers Union
Denver
Huff
United Nation
Vernal Pioneers Florence E. Smith Dies in California
Florence E. Smith, longtime Vernal resident and civic worker, died in San Jose, California. wife of J Winter Smith the couple were active in church and civic life from 1912 to 1918. Florence organized the first Camp Fire Girls and Beehive girls in Vergal while Mr Smith started the first Boy Scouts in the valley. They were stake president cy of MIA and subscribers to the Vernal Express for 46 years, owning land in Dintah County. Mr Smith plans to visit Vernal this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jose
California
Florence E. Smith
J. Winter Smith
Smiths
Vernal
Express
Atill
Dintah County
Smith Plang O Yish
Funeral Rites For LeRoy Richardson At Jensen
Funeral services were held in Jensen Ward chapel at 1:30 pm today for LeRoy S Richardson 76 who died in a Salt Lake hospital at 5 am Monday after a long illness. He was born July 16 1861 in Heber City to John Thornton and Isabella Muir Richardson. A farmer and cattle rancher, he spent most of his life in Jensen and was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include two brothers Thornton Phoenix Ariz and William Pleasant Grove a sister Mrs Maggie Bell Moon Jensen. Burial was in Jensen Cemetery.
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Jensen Ward
LeRoy Si Richardson
Salt Lake Hospital
Mr. Richardson
Heber City
John Thornton
Isabella Muir Hichardson
Jensen
LDS Church
Thornton
Phoenix
Ariz
Willam M
Pleasant Grove
Maggie Bell Moon
Jensen Cemetery
Thalia Club Hostesses A Dessert Luncheon Meeting
Mrs Bussis Swain entertained the Thalia Club on Thursday January 24 with a dessert luncheon for 11 members and two guests Arlean Chivers and Mrs Luetta Grace. The afternoon included a 500 game with high prize to Mrs Marie Freestone bingo to Mrs J C Anderson and guest prize to Mrs Luetta Grace. The next meeting will be at Mrs Zina Andersons home on Thursday February 7.
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Thalia Club
Bussis Swain
Arlean Chivers
Luetta Grace
Marie Freestone
J. C. Anderson
Zina Andersort
Field Engineer Appointed to Flaming Gorge Dam
J B R Granger, moved from Monticello Dam project in Winters California, takes duties as field engineer at Flaming Gorge Dam. He has overseen Boulder, Imperial, Shasta, Tracy Pumping Plant projects for the Bureau of Reclamation. He will reside in Green River until the townsite is ready. Core drilling near completion with 44 holes drilled to bed rock. two holes remain on the right abutment. Cores sent to Denver labs for testing. bids for the diversion tunnel to be invited in early spring.
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J. BR. Granger
Monticello
Winters
Calif
Flaming Gorge
Granger
Boulder Dam
Imperial Dam
Shasta Dam
Tracy
Bureau of Reclamation
Green River
Bureau of Reclamation Laboratories
Denver
Joan KR. Walton
Winter closure on Vernal Greendale Road due to snow work
Snow removal maintenance will close Vernal Greendale Road between Greendale and Vernal via McKee Draw this winter. The Manila to Vernal cross-mountain route is suspended while team crews work with Flaming Gorge projects. Officials aim to keep Manila to Greendale open, weather permitting, for Boureau planning while Green River and Manila areas face heavy snow and possible wind closures.
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Greendale
Vernal
McKee Draw
Manila
Utah State Highway Maintenance Department
Green River
Bureau
Utah
Greens Lake
Dutch John
Maeser 2nd Ward Scouts Sunday Program Shines
Donna W Collee reports Maeser 2nd Ward Boy Scouts hosted a Sunday meeting directed by Boyd Hatch. Theo Morrison Mildred Hacking Bully Pierce Glen Vernon Ted Thacker and Tommy Atwood spoke. Seven boys earned awards in a court of honor led by Milton Searle.
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Donna W. Collee
Boyd Hatch
Theo Morrison
Mildred Hacking
Bully Pierce
Glen Vernon
Ted Thacker
Tommy Atwood
Milton Searle
Brent Hacking
Cody Jenkins
Jay Var Campbell
Gay Lynn Oaks
Wehie Merkley
BI Mott
Clifford Zufelt
Johnny Short Family
Mel Roberts
Casper
Wyo
Junior Roberts
Salt Lake
Floyd
Campbel
Emily
Flo. Campbells
Roosevelt Stake
William
Murray
Las Vegas
Nelle Rich
Clark Abegglen
Archie McConkle
Garth Atwoods
Laura Fox
BYU
Taurence Fox
Federal Tax Refund Delays Noted By Regional Director
District Director Charles J. Fox said taxpayers awaiting 1956 federal income tax refunds should be patient as checks may arrive later than in prior years due to a new mechanical processing system. The method aims to cut Internal Revenue processing costs in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Fox
Fox
Grazing Bill Continues Through House Debate
A grazing legislation item would authorize funds to agricultural research centers and support laboratory and field studies under the Agriculture Department. A second bill, approved by the House Agriculture Committee, would allow the federal government to rent grazing land where cattle herds are reduced by drought.
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Piarti
Agricultural College
House Committee On Agriculture
House
Utah drought program to fund cattle grazing deferment
A plan covering 19 Utah counties would provide funds to pay cattlemen to defer grazing on private lands for one to three years. Payments would not exceed the land’s average rental value and be capped at 5000 dollars per individual. The measure seeks support from lawmakers and public education participation, with registrants to be notified if classes proceed.
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Utah
Dixon
Regis Wing
Cal Sard
Gore
Board of Education
Parenthood
J. C. Haws
Marie Turner
Darren McCarthy
Central School
Glen C. Oldroyd
Francis Lenox
Jensen
Naomi Dudley
Mada Dud
Jey
Snow measurements in January excerpts from page 1
January snow figures across multiple locations are listed with values for snow and water content. Locations include Indian Canyon Musby Mountain Paradise Park Lakefork Uni No 1 Lakefork Mtn No 2 and Laketork Mtn No 3 with varying snow depths and water equivalents.
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Indian Canyon
Musby Mountain
Paradise Park
Lakefork Uni
Lakefork Mtn
Laketork Mtn
City Council Discusses Waterworks and Garbage Schedule
City officials planned to attend a University of Utah sponsored waterworks and sewer convention on the Utah campus February 11 to 13. City Manager Sidney Noble reported on a Provo meeting with City Managers and proposed garbage collection scheduling. About 60 applicants withdrew from the higher fee garbage service. A blanket bond for council and employees was suggested for a four year term at 575. Noble will assume duties of city treasurer.
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University At Utah
Sidney Noble
Provo
Noble
Navy Recruiter Vernal Visit Planned for Feb 12 13
Chief Petty Officer Bob Walker, Navy Recruiter, will be at Vernal post offices on Tuesday and Wednesday February 12 and 13 to provide information on Navy programs. He invites any qualified high school graduates to discuss military duties and the Navy's programs. If unavailable during office hours, postmasters may relay names for personal calls.
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Bob Walker
Navy
Vternal
P.O. Walker
Navy Recruiter Plans Vernal Visit Tuesday
Navy recruiter John R. Redman, commandant of the Twelfth Naval District, will be at the post office in Vernal Tuesday to explain reenlistment advantages.
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Navy
John R. Redman
Twelfth Naval District
Vernal
Lopoint Girls Sing for Public Causes in Basin
The Lopoint Girls, notable for participation in banquets, funerals, and dances, performed original lyrics praising political figures after the Upper Colorado River project pass. They appeared on KDYL-TV Salt Lake sponsored by Charlie Steen and have radio exposure for weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh W. Colton
B. N. Stringham
L. Y. Siddoway
Moab Uranium
Mr. Steen
Mr. Luck
Lawrence Luck
Huber
Lynn Huber
LDS Church
Kiwanis Club Plans Programs and Events
The Kiwanis Club met January 41 with discussion of business ideas and selecting the National Guard Queen candidate. Claude Bruce showed conservation films as a substitute speaker. Next meeting February 7 at the Parish House features Kiwanis Scout Troop. February 14 Valentine party at 7 11 Cafe with barbecue chicken and Smith Orchestra for dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Paul Armstrong
National Guard
Claude Bruce
Smith Orchestra
Fireman's Ball Planned for February 16 at Armory
One of Vernal's popular annual events, the Fireman's Ball, is set for Saturday, February 16 in the National Guard Armory. Attractions include free punch and souvenir, extra ladies admitted free, with proceeds funding equipment for Vernal City Fire Department.
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Guard Armory
National Guard
Erauipment
Vernal City Fire Department
Funeral Honors Early Pioneer Of Browns Park
Mrs Alma Ruby Bassett 83 died recently in Craig Colorado after a long illness She was a pioneer resident of Browns Park born in McAlister Springs Missouri She married George Bassett an early Browns Park pioneer Their son Dagsett died in 1051 Survivors include daughter Mrs Paul Haworth and grandson Bill Haworth Interment in Bassett family plot Browns Park under Zobel Mortuary direction
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Alma Ruby Bassett
Zobel
Craig
Colorado
Bassett
Brown's Park
McAlister Springs
Missouri
George Bassett
Lodor
Dagsett
Paul Haworth
Bill Haworth
Zotel Mortuary
Dr Charles Hirth Visits Vernal Dentist Era Note
Dr Charles Hirth of Quince Timnois recently stayed in Vernal to visit Dr Lloyd Shimmin and family while en route home from Salt Lake where he spent Christmas with his wife Mildred Ray Dubois. Hirth practiced dentistry in Vernal from about 1900 to 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hirth
Quince
Timnois
Vernal
Lloyd Shimmin
Salt Lake
Ray
Mildred) Dubois
Hirth
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Jennie Lee Hacking
Mabel Jenkins
Ward Houe
Clyde Hacking
Kayden
Long
Roma Jean Woolley
Jo Ann Hubber
Vern Halper
JeNeal ‘Harrison
Iva Huber
Mary Tlecking
Lea Goodman
Marva Hacking
Lucy Hacking
Dixie Hacking
Burna Blackburn
Ethel Coy
Judy of
Rangely
Connie Bastian
Neola
Eleanor E. Caldwell
DUP
Thelma Winn
Jessie Neumeyer
Ardith Huber
Pearl Woolley
Lillie Bigelow
Lizzie Nickson
Meg Sprouse
Carma Macking
Vervine Rasmussen
Mary Jarrell
May Sprouse
Eliza Nielson
Della
Doris Morrill
John Wardles
Balt Lake
Hayden Fosters
Ardith Buber
Vernalpent
Jamty
Jerry Hardeena
Barbara Nyberg
Roosevelt
Keith
Howard Horrocks
Union
Dick Woodfords
Pearl Labrum
Twila
Loule Hall
Ouray
Freddie LaRoses
Grant Elmer
LaRene Bastian
Elmer
Thelma
Leo
Verna
Donna Hartle
Gary
Bennett
Jeremiah Harrisons
Dan Andersons
Losinams
Alice Jenking
Clarence Jones
Dale Carrullz
Mary
Tommy
Gilbert Andersons
Mr. Jones
Andersons
David Jenkins
David Jerkins
Tridell
Caroline Thompson
Nev
Long Beach
Albert Nortons
Varnal
Sarah Norton
Alta Rust
Lapoint
Joyce Labrum
Lawrence Coldwells
Warren Histop
Dani Huber
Rex
Taylor
Dorothy Luck
Golden Winn
Bonanza
Allen Justice
Ruby Justice
Barbara Nyrg
Dan
Lorin Williams
Mack Nyberg
Elizabeth Harrison
George Nybbrgs
Merl Jenkiny
Nyberg
Lyle Perry
Bernice Kellbough
Hugh Gigon
Mildred Mowrey
Mowrey
Lake City
LeRoy Richardson
Vernal-Greendale
City Council
Meh
Bradshaw
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East Main
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A. & L. Home Furnishings
Searle Electric & Appliance
Weatinghouse
W. Main
Wolverine
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