Dinosaur Land Advertising Sets Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of Dinosaur Land Advertising, Inc. will be held Tuesday at 7:30 pm at Hotel Vernal. Harold Richardson, president, announced the event where officers and directors for the coming year will be elected. Current officers are Richardson, Millecam, and Shimmin. An out of town speaker on the value of advertising will address attendees. speaker has not yet been chosen.
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Dinosaur Land Advertising, Inc
Hotel Vernal
Harold Richardson
Prestnt
Mr Richardson
Don Millecam
John Shimmin
Strep Cases Rise in Uintah County Health Report
The weekly Uintah County influenza page notes 11 total infection cases including three measles and two infectious hepatitis while strep cases increased. Visitors Mr and Mrs Jack R Douglas of Shell Wyoming were in town en route from California. they previously lived in Vernal, moving there in 1939.
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Jack R Douglas
Shell
Wyoming
California
Clive Davis
Douglas
Vernal
Vernal Express Attends Utah State Press Association Meet
The Vernal Express joins the 62nd Utah State Press Association convention February 12 13 14 at Motel Utah in Salt Lake City. Editors from Utah towns plan open house Friday night and a full Saturday of talks on advertising legal issues and newspaper makeup ending with a Sunday awards luncheon.
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Vernal Express
Utah State Press Association
Utah
Balt Lake
USPA
Friends
LDS Tabernacle
Edmund C. Arnold
Old County Jail Demolished After Lengthy Battle
The old county jail was demolished Friday after a protracted dispute led by Uintah County Daughters of Utah Pioneers seeking a BY year lease to renovate the building into a museum. Charles J Neal, a principal opponent, faces a $240 penalty, with Neal promising $100 toward a new building and $10 per day before February 20 for the demolition delay.
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Uintah County Daughters of Utah Pioneers
Charles J Neal
Neal
County actions at meeting outline building funds and week events
At Monday’s meeting the Jail was stated to be razed by February 6 and Mr Neal agreed to contribute 240 dollars to the DUP building fund. The auditorium floor was rejected for dancing and no activations are planned. Harold McKee will be the only county rep to the Denver weed meeting. Larry Searle proposed a 1206 dollar lawn and winds project for the county building. April 11 to 16 will be Know Your County Government Week with Swain on the planning committee. Sweeney protested taxing unsawed logs. matter taken under advisement.
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Neal
DUP
Harold McKee
Denver
Weed
Larry Searle
Orville Swain
Sweeney
Inland Lumber Co, Vernal
Snowfalls Improve Water Outlook Despite Below Average Supply
Snow reports from Ashley Valley show three to six inches with ten inches at McKee Draw Accord ing to Salt Lake City bureau chief hydrologist Eugene L Pack January moisture was higher than in most Utah areas though total snow fell short of normal across Eastern Utah. Forecasts for Eastern Utah indicate considerably below average water supply with shortages possible late in the irrigation season. Postmaster Job Open in Vernal Civil Service Commission announces exam for fourth class postmaster at Ronante with February 23 deadline and a $2500 yearly salary.
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Ashley Valley
McKee Draw
Salt Lake City
Eugene L Pack
Utah
Uinta Mountains
Strawberry Reservoir
Civil Service Commission
Ronante
Vernal
new dinosaur boundaries aired Utah groups oppose park status
Utah groups disclosed possible new boundaries for Dinosaur National Monument at a Vernal Chamber of Commerce meeting. They urged no further expansion, urged access roads and a Colorado headquarters, and tied support to Blue Mountain loop road plans amid federal and state agency discussions.
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Dinosaur National Monument
Utah
Vernal Chamber of Commerce
State Capitol
Dinosaur
Eat
M. Semnggen
Oscar T Dick
Monument
David Li Mish
Negional
Region 2
Omaha
Neb
Stringham
Harold Duke
Siddoway
Jack C. Turner
Vernal Rod and Gun Club
Harold 8. Crane
State Dept
National Park Service
Conrad
Wirth Artesia
Colorado
Blue Mountain
Canyon
Dinosaur Quarry
Bids Opened Tuesday on Stanaker Buildings
Bids were opened at the Vernal Office of the Bureau of Reclamation on Tuesday at 10 am for constructing a field office and laboratory at Stanaker Dam. The apparent low bid was from P E Valgardson of Provo for 9142 dollars, with L C Stevenson Construction Co of Altamont at 10950 and Witt Construction Co of Provo at 14392. Work includes drilling a water well, septic system, foundations for multiple structures, moving a house, and leechery, to be completed within 90 days after notice to proceed. The facilities will support testing activities for Stanaker Dam and canals and serve as a center for further field activities, according to Allen H Peterson.
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Bureau of Reclamation
Stanaker Dam
P E Valgard
Allen H Peterson
Who's Who Prize Reaches 8950 in Verbal Contest
The Vernal Express notes a record cash prize of 8950 for this week’s Who's Who contest with over 1000 entries. Marvin Gene Richens previously won 750 for identifying Henry Schaefermeyer. the latest round adds bets on clues and public interest as phones ring with inquiries.
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Entunion
Mitt Searle
Mille Moise, Mart
West Main
Marvin Gene Richens
Mr. Searle
Vernal Express
Melvin
Richens
Marvin
Menry+ Schaefermeyer
Schaefermeyer
Funeral Held for Local Rancher Hatch Missing Carrier
Funeral services were held in Vernal for Alva Leroy Hatch a Willow Creek rancher whose body was found one mile west of Farmington New Mexico. Hatch had been missing since October 1958 after boarding a bus in Los Angeles to visit his daughter. Police investigated but foul play was ruled out autopsy ongoing.
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Alva Leroy Hatch
Willow Creek
Farmington
Hatch
Ike
Angeles
Rodney Woopfrocks
Durango
Cole
California
Mabry
Long Beach
Watch
Match
Uintah Utes Face Crucial Union Showdown Friday
Uintah aims to clinch top Uintah Division spot by beating Union at Roosevelt Friday after both teams split league games. Starters Brian Wright and Jim McNaughton are hobbled by ankle injuries, but Coach Dart Johnson hopes they recover for the decisive matchup against Union.
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Uintah
Utes
Cougars of Union
Roosevelt
Haa
Union
Duchesne Eagles
Duchesne
iCats
Manila
Tabiona
Dart Johnson
Haun George Lee
Tabbles
Indiana
Brian Wright
Jim McNaughton
Brian
Big Jim
Johnson
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Brush Creek Gorge
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