River Bill Fate Looms In House Within Week
The Tong awaited Ente of the Upper Colorado River Storage Project bill should be sun by mid next week according to officials in Washington with leadership willing to place it on the schedule as soon as supporters are ready. Upper Basin House members plan to rally support while Republicans consider President Eisenhower’s reelection prospects. Hugh W. Colton traveled to Washington to join efforts with Stringham and Siddgyway to secure votes.
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Upper Basin House
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Uintah Basin to Host Jr. Livestock Show on May 31
Uintah Haun announces the Jr. Livestock Show set for May 31 and June 1 in Uintah Basin with Virtus McConkie as manager. The State Shows association met in Salt Lake where officials discussed live stock shows, dwarf cattle, record books, and judging practices. Commissioner Barton was named chair of a study committee to address breed associations and show concerns.
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Dee Curfew
Virtus McConkie
State Shows Association
Salt Lake
McConkle
John Boothe
South
Barton
Agricultural College and State Shows Association
Grass Fires Trigger Two Alarms Near Verna and Ashley Creek
Grass burning on a vacant lot at Four West and Second North sparked a blaze and prompted firefighters to sound an alarm at 3 p.m. They contained sparks near nearby structures. A separate grass fire in Siddoway pasture on Ashley Creek north of Verna was spotted at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday. a weed burn escaped control with no injuries reported.
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Ashley Creek
Verna
Rheumatic Fever Panel At Uintah County Health Forum
Mrs W A Javobe will moderate the Uintah County health forum at Uintah High School tonight. Local physicians will discuss rheumatic fever symptoms treatments and after-effects and answer questions from the public. Sponsored by Uintah County Medical Association Uintah School District Health Department and Extension Service.
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PTA
iSiderit
Uintah County Health Forum
Uintah High School
County Health Department
Ity County Medical Association
Uintah School
The
Health Department
Firemen Schedule Annual Ball at Imperial Hall
Vermal community gathers for the Firemen's Ball this Saturday at Imperial Hall. A popular dance band will play, free pitb and souvenirs will be handed out, and extra ladies get free admission. Proceeds fund new firefighting equipment.
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Firemen
Imperial
Vermal
Imperial Hall
Mumps and Chicken Pox Cases Reported in Uintah County
The Utah Department of Health bulletin shows last week reports of mumps in Uintah County and one case of chicken pox. The notice records a cluster of viral illnesses and underscores ongoing surveillance by health authorities.
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Uintah County
Utah
Indian Youth Shoots Myron Marshal Dies From Wound
Myton City Marshal Elbert Chandler was shot in the leg by Indian youth George Conetah 19 after a pistol duel five miles east of Myton. Conetah fled to his mother's home then shot himself and died shortly after.
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Elbert Chandler
Roosevelt Hospital
George Conetah
Conetah
Marshal Chandle i
Paul Lonebear
Sheriff Patrol Car Damaged Outside High School
A sheriff's patrol car was damaged when a vehicle backed into it at night outside the high school. The impact pushed the car at the driver's seat, causing over 50 dollars in damage.
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Sheriffs
Top Ute Scholars of Uintah High Win Wrist Watches
Uintah High School principal announces May Beck and Lee Caldwell as top scholars in the class of 1958 and recipients of Rex Gardner’s annual wristwatch awards. Beck, daughter of Laurence Beck of McKinnon Wyoming, serves as student body vice president with a 101.5 four year average, while Caldwell, son of Chellus Caldwell of Vernal Utah, edits the Uintahn with a 93.0 average.
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Uintah High School
May Beck
Lee Caldwell
Rex Gardner
Gareiner Jewelry Company
Gardner
Uintah ‘High School
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Becka
Laurence Beck
McKinnon
Wyoming
Caldwell
Chellus Caldera
Vernal
Utah
Uintahn
Clata
Lee Coldwell
May Bock
Vernal Considers Subscription TV with 3 Color Channels
Two applications to start a subscription television service in Vernal were heard at the city council meeting. Charles R Henderson of the Tela Vision Company proposed using existing Mountain States Tel and Utah Power and Light facilities. He claimed a color capable system could offer three channels and more later. A Springville pair, Robert Smith and his father, sought licenses for subscription TV and retailing revolving sets, claiming preliminary tech work done and installation within two weeks. Initial setup estimated at 150 dollars with monthly rent 3 to 5 dollars. Council debated feasibility and rules, referring details to a committee for license questions.
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Lassy Tela Vision Company
Charles R Henderson
Xisting Mountain States
Robert Smith
Springville
Uta
Smith
I Council
Vernal Express wins top honors at annual press convention
The Vernal Express earned three first places and one second at the 58th annual Unity State Press Association awards in Salt Lake City. Managing editor Jack Wallis accepted the honors as the paper led Group 3 Utah weeklies with over 1200 circulation, receiving the sweepstakes for General Excellence and awards for Typography and Front Page.
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Peraation of Unity State Press Association
Newhouse
Salt Lake City
Vernal Express
Jack NR. Wallis
William J. ‘Wallis
University of Utah
Ernest A Linford
Salt Lake Tribune
Linford
Utah
Provo Funeral Held for Tiny Eric L Rytting
Brief funeral services were held for Eric Terry Rytting, five days old, son of Mr and Mrs Larry Rytting. The service was conducted by Bishop Flake Rogers in Valley Mortuary Provo. Attending were Beehive Girls and the Rytting and Wallis families with four grandparents and two great grandparents listed.
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Eric Terry Rytting
Larry Rytting
Valley
Prove Mre
Rytting
Gloria Wallis
Vernat
Flake Rogers
Provorth Ward
Ntso
Landscape Specialist Advises on High School Project
A. E. Smith extension landscape specialist from the USAC in Logan will visit Vernal on Friday to discuss landscaping for the high school and the county. He offers free cooperation to private individuals who want to collaborate on the project.
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A. E. Smith
USAC
Logan
Vernal
Feligrou
Smi
Community Dollar Days to Aid Basin Residents
Utah State Heart Association officials announce a major national heart fund campaign starting Feb 28 with events through February. Vernal hosts Community Dollar Days Feb 24 and 25 to help basin residents stretch budgets with discounted merchandise and special displays.
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Heart Fund
Utah State Heart Association
Ray £. Spendlove
Eve Ashton
Hugh W. Cohen
Edyth Shimmin
Vernal
Rey Cundlek
Valucw
Candick
Lions Folly Night Draws Big Crowd and Proceeds Benefit Park
About 650 people attended the Lions Folly Night at the high school with a hillbilly quartet and vaudeville acts. Proceeds go to Merkley Park improvements including a dinosaur model for the fieldhouse lawn. Mr and Mrs Henry Millecam Sr announce the arrival of a granddaughter. the Millecams live in Salt Lake City and also have a son.
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Wighlights
Lions
Clu Chorns
Henry Millecam
Don Millycam
Salt Lake City
Millecams
Democratic Mass Meetings Planned in County Precincts
Chairman urged the 18 Democratic precincts to join mass meetings this Saturday to promote good government and aid in placing strong candidates on the tickets. District meetings will elect officers, with votes held on a date not yet specified.
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Birehell
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