Vernal Express Dominates Weekly Contests And Closings News
The Vernal Express won two first places and three other awards in Utah weekly and semi weekly contests announced at the Utah State Press Association Convention in Salt Lake City. First place honors included the Harrison K. Merrill Front Page Contest for the Young University Journalism Department and a best front page prize. Other winners listed include Springville Herald and Tremonton Leader among several papers. classifications cover Class A and B with multiple second and first places for general excellence and news stories. Local Vernal merchants will close on Washingtons Birthday February 22 and on several major holidays throughout the year as declared by the Vernal Chamber of Commerce.
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Vernal Express
Utah
Utah State Press Association
Salt Lake City
the Express
Rig Young University Journalism Department
Harrison KH. Merrill
Brigham All Box Elder News and Journal
Springville Herald
Tremonton Leader
Price Sun-Advocate
Uintah Basin Record
Press Association
Bpringville Herald
Roosevelt Standard
Vintah Basin Record
Eureka Reporter
Nephi Times News
Richfield Reaper
Payson Chronicle
Milford News
Ephraim Enterst
Sertaes
Morgan Coun
Price Sun Advocate
Vernal
Washington
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Merchant's Committee
Vernal Chamber of Commerce
Blores
Firemen's Ball Set For Vernal Saturday Night
The Vernal Volunteer Fire Department hosts its annual Fireman's Ball this Saturday at Imperial Wall starting 9:30 p.m. Music by the Diamond Mountain Ranch. Committee roles listed include chief, Welst, Dale Slaugh, Earl Calder, Elmer Humphries for hall and music, Leo Cutshaw, Henry Schaefermeyer, Oneli Barnett for advertising, Coke Jef fries, Alvin Hay, Ai jan Paulson for tickets, and personnel for refreshments.
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Vernal Volunteer Fire Department
Imperial Wall
Diamond Mountain Rance
Welst
Dale Slaugh
Earl Calder
Elmer Humphries
Leo Cutshaw
Henry Schaefermeyer
Oneli Barnett
Coke Jeffries
Alvin Hay
Ai Jan Paulson
World Day of Prayer Observed at St Pauls Church
The Third Annual World Day of Prayer service will be held at St Pauls Episoc Church February 25 with speaker Mr. Gordon and theme With Me. Women's Guild hosts lunch in Parish House and a film strip shown after the service. A Vernal Youth Service for all St Pauls youths is planned led by Shaffer.
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St. ‘Paul's Church
St. Paula Epis
R. E Lundbereng
Phiload
Farry Gordon
W. Marrs
Smpup Bales
Yack Shaffer
Moerabers
Vote Seeks Community Coordination Council
Citizens from various civic groups are invited to a public meeting at Central School Library 7 30 p m next Monday to decide on forming a community coordinating council. Previous representatives favored the idea 32 to 1 and will take the proposal back to their units for further consideration.
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Central School Library
Waugh
Wat Soins Sabres
Harry GB
Isla King
A. A. Call
Sam Hatch Wins Two Shoot Medals in Orchard Event
Vernal shooters competed in Mesa Rifle event at Grand Junction last Saturday with Sam Hatch leading a group including Joe LaBeau Jim Lube and Jim Anderson to win two medals.
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Sam Hatch
Orchard
Grand Junction
Joe LaBeau
Jim Lube
Jim Anderson
Sammy Atch
Aqualante Membership Grows As Citizens Offer Support
In the Energy Edition of the Colorado Plateau paper citizens back a project, with sixteen pages on natural resources industry and scenic attractions. Uintah Basin coverage appears with eighteen local business advertisements supporting Aqualante membership efforts.
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Colorado Platanu
Uintah Basin
Aqualante
Vernal City Receives Second TV System Application
Vernal City Council Wednesday evening heard a second request for a limited franchise to operate a television distribution system serving Vernal and surrounding areas. The applicant, C R Henderson, outlined proposed service areas and estimated fees, while officials await concrete cost details before deciding.
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Counmilcy
C. R. Hendersson
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Henderson
Employment Outlook Brightens for Uintah Basin in 1955
Uintah Basin prospects for 1955 show five major employment drivers led by a new natural gas pipeline from the San Juan Basin to the Pacific Northwest and an oil and gas exploration push. Road work, Uintah High School construction, and a Pacific Northwest Pipeline Corp financing plan flagged sizable local hiring, with Grayson Ward’s team edging Vernal Third Ward in a bid for the championship.
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Grayson
San Juan
Pacific Northwest
Uintah
Biniah County
Utah
Colorado
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Clyde Sintosorch
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Whiterocks Road
Lappin Junction
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Vernal Chamber hears progress on Echo Park Dam project
Hugh W. Colton tells Vernal Chamber of Commerce that the Echo Park Dam plan under the Grass Roots Committee for Utah Colorado Wyoming and New Mexico shows improved outlook. Utah meets in Salt Lake City to plan state testimony for Congressional hearings with four state leaders coordinating next week.
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Salt Lake City
Utah, Water and Power Board
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Colorado River Commission
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Colleen Bingham Wins Legion Speaking Contest
Colleen Bingham placed first in the local American Legion oratory contest at Uintah High School and will receive a trophy presented by Nilivene post No 11. DeAnn Haws took second. other contestants included Dorothy Fisher Eula Johnson Dorothy Burns Sharon Preece Marion etc.
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Bingham
American Legion Oratory
Uintah High School
Uintah! Basin Post
DeAnn Haws
Dorothy Fisher
Eula Johnson
Dorothy Burns
Sharon Preece
Marion
Miss Bingham
Nilivene Post No. 11
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Amereanism t.Committee
William D. Hurst
Jon Colton
Hugh L. Richens
Lions Minstrel Weekend Show Planned at Union School
A Lions Club minstrel program titled Next Weekend is set for Friday and Saturday in the school auditorium. The 104 cast will perform chorus dancing ballet and southern melodies as part of the annual event.
Heart Gireus Boxing and Dance Circus at Uintah High
A community event titled Save a Heart Sport Circus will take place at Uintah High School on Monday February 21 starting 8 p.m. It features boxing basketball Indian dancing with BYU acts to raise funds for heart research. The program includes Pep Club, Utah National Guard unit, Brigham Young University acts, and a dancing segment with local hosts and sportscaster, with tickets at Kings and the school.
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BYU
Heart Gireus
Uintah High School
Heart Committee
M. Uintah High School
Utah National Guard Unit
Brigham Young University
Peachie Baskaibi
Ya “Tha'Ghoets
Tireuss
A Celestics
Ima Wright
Chaletian
Kings Pee Sho Ane Ee Verantig Company
Vernal Tour Highlights Escalante Ranch Visit and Farm Needs
A Vernal caravan toured Dry Fork and Escalante ranch along Green River visiting Jensen and Piltchel’s operations. Managers Darcy Brown and partners showcased 1700 acre cattle facilities with 187 Hereford calves fed in multiple barns and corrals. Water from Green River and wells sustains the herd as bulls and dairy cattle at neighboring farms are observed for growth and breeding traits.
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Fmre
Wevisit
Jensen
Vernal
Doge
Escalante
Green River
Ether Piltchel
Asin
Tara
Sage
Brian Gelling
Green Rivers
Cros
Darcy Brown
Carbondale
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