Colorado Water Meeting Shows Progress in Denver
A wire from John Geoffrey Will reports optimism after the Colorado Water Conservation Board meeting in Denver. The board heard all speakers on water policy for exportations from the Colorado River basin. Officials say open discussion should lead to a fair settlement, with final decisions pending the Upper Colorado River Commission’s full review and later action.
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Colorado Water Conservation Board
Denver
John Geoffrey Will
Upper Colorado River Commission
Wil
Colorado Agate Conservation Board
Colorado
Fireman's Ball Set for Uintah County Saturday Night
The annual Uintah Count fireman ball will be held Saturday night at the normal social hall. A lively dance event begins after the 8 o'clock program and features music and festivities to honor local firefighters.
Booster Club Planned to Aid Vernal High School Athletics
The Vernal Chamber and the high school plan a Booster Club to support the athletic department and improve public relations. A general meeting is set for March with organizers Dr Verne Nielsen Ken Sewards Nick Barovich and Frank Wright guiding efforts to boost attendance and secure equipment.
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Vernal Chamber Achool
Ater Cr
Siddoway
Donfecking
Chamber
Verne Nielson
Ken Sewards
Nick Barovich
Frank Wright
Supeport
Lundell Secures Third Term as School Superintendent
Harold M. Lundell is assured a third term by the school board after an executive session. Attendees included Ross, Hyrum Slaugh, Marie, Toren, Dre, Bakelaos, and Tandell, who served five years as superintendent and previously worked twelve years at Higa Batol.
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Harold M. Lundell
Ross
Hyrum Slaugh
Marie
Toren
Dre EG
Bakelaos
Tandell
Hecy Higa Batol
Driver Strikes Two Horses East of Jensen. Fatality
A 24 year old Gerald LaVern Force from Albuquerque hit two horses on U S Highway 40 seven miles east of Jensen Saturday at 10 15 PM. The impact destroyed his 1950 sedan costing $400, while the horses valued at $130. No citations issued.
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U. S. Highway 40
Jensen
Gerald LaVern
Albuquerque
N. M
R. M. Helm
Calvin Reed McAfea
Maeser
Highway 121
Helin
Pep Club Eligibility Sparks Uintah High PTA Meeting
Uintah High School PTA met Monday evening to discuss Pep Club selection. Parents and teachers urged more democratic eligibility and open membership, critiquing current initiation practices. Superintendent Lundell said new school plans could proceed if district voters approve, with final authority resting with parents.
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Promiers
Uintah High School
Harold M. Lundell
Peres
Tr.Lundell
Oil activity in Uintah Basin eyes 1952 levels
Local officials predict Uintah Basin oil activity will rise with favorable spring conditions and roads. Calvin L. Cooksey of Cathet Ou Company notes plans for a program potentially larger than last year. Carter Oil Company keeps the same staff at Vernal to pursue exploration and predictions, addressing transportation for high grade heavy oil.
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Ubatah
Rocky Mountain
Utah
Uintah Basin
Calvin L. Cooksey
Cathet Ou Company
Carter Oil Company
Vernal
Cockney
Stores Close Monday to Honor George Washington
In Vernal all stores will close on Memorial Day and other holidays per the Vernal Chamber of Commerce. The Retail Merchants Committee announces closures May 30 for Memorial Day and July 24 for Founder’s Day, with a cleanup date to be announced.
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George Washington
Vernal
Apeny
Presevaniee
Ward- Washington
Vernal Chamber of Commerce
Fyere
Peoheistnes Bohinier
Darder of Commerce
Uintah District Plans Financing for New High School
Uintah District seeks to finance a new 800 student high school at an estimated cost of 900000. Bonding rights allow about 1300000 against assessed value of 13009000. district could bond near 1000000. Tax levy currently 6.7 mills. raising to 9.0 mills could fund the building. Existing bond payments and shifting funds aim to support the project while addressing school facility needs including dressing room and toilet separations.
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Unital
Aessr
Lundell
Uintah
Vernal Council backs fluoridation plan amid river project talk
Vernal City Council Tuesday night considered a Utah Chamber of Commerce proposal to install a fluoridation system at the earliest date. Chamber reps Dan Q. Price Halman and John Beuley cited health groups widely supporting fluoridation while Uintah Basin Medical Society and the Utah Medical Society approved its use. A speaker urged Utah and Colorado unity on the Upper Colorado River development, stressing water as the key for regional prosperity and growth.
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Vernal City Council
Chamber of Commerce
Dan Q. Price
B. Hal Man
Corn Tee
Herlr
John Bert Beuley
Vernal
Santor Chamber of Commerce
Hermi Fowlers
Uintah Basin Medical Society
State of Utah Medical Society
Utah
Upper
Colorado Tiger Developmentrogram
J. H. Witt
Glenn Cooper
Vernal Chamber of Commerce
Uintah State Bank
Uintah Basin
Colorado River
Baytn
Ural
Colorado
Arlene Coloratto
Denver
Ree
Utes Edge Duchesne 55 to 48. Union Game Friday Night
Uintah keeps lead with 55 48 win at Duchesne as Duchesne edge Uintah 63 63. Duchesne B team wins 36 33 in preliminary. Funeral services held for Richardson baby with family, music, and burial at Jensen Cemetery. Leta Stae Richardson born February 3 1953 died February 9. Surviving parents siblings and grandparents listed. service conducted in Vernal.
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UTES
Duchesne
UNION
Leta Stae
Holy Cross Hospital
Salt Lake City
Nadine
Carma
Ricky LeRoy Pichardson
Ue Sale Delta
City
Mae
Frank Wiggins
Pest
Reini
Unnteh
Evelt
Downing
Inish
Uintah
Woolgrowers Meet At Vernal With Key Speakers
Ashley Woolgrowers Association plans annual meeting at the Hotel Vernal with General sessions at 140 a.m. and 2 p.m. Don Clyde Utah Woolgrowers president James Hooper secretary Owen W Morris Fish and Wildlife director will speak. Elections for officers and possible name change to be discussed. Parquet and dance to follow in the evening.
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Ashley Woolgrowers
Gam Woolley
Kenneth Stringham
Danley’ Woolgrowers, Arsoviaton
Loren Hatch
Howard Williams
Darrell Hubster Showalter
W. A.anks
G. Eskelson
Henry Schaefermeyer
Hotel Vernal Inc
B. Itringham
Pone Ice
Don BR. Bacretary
Don Showalteran
Russel Montery
J A. Shepherd
Ony
Shepherd
Dorothy Brown
Stringam
Truck Crashes When Tire Blows Near Vernal
A one and a half year old Provo truck driver, Morris Baward Davies, escaped injury when his 1941 1 2 ton truck veered off U S Highway 40 four miles west of Vernal after a left front tire blew out. The vehicle crossed the road twice and tipped onto its side, with only minor injuries reported.
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Provo
U. S. Highway 40
Vernal
Morris Baward Davies
Aide
Vernal Manila Road plan linked to National Park Loop
A proposal at the Vernal-Manila directors lunch hints at renaming the Vernal-Manala road route the National Park Loop. Mayor Millecam promotes a Denver to Yellowstone through Nucky Mountain National Park tourism circuit via Vernal and nearby monuments.
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National Park Loop
H. B. Millecam
Vernal Chamber of Commerce
Millecam
Denver
Nucky Mountain National Park
Dinosaur National Monument
Utah Yield House
Uintas
Yellowstone Park
Salt Lake
Ray BE. Spendrove
Public Affaira Com
Mittee
Uintah
H. W. Marra
Education Committee
Ernest Untermann
Utah Field House
Funeral Services for Myron T Roberts Held in Naples
Funeral services for Myron Theodore Roberts 81 were conducted Saturday at 1 pm in the Naples ward chapel by Bishop J Ross Merrell. Roberts died at his Naples home February 2 at 7 10 pm. Readings and songs were by the Naples ward quartet with Ady Openshaw at piano. Clergy included Dee Manwaring and Bishop Vellanwaring. Pallbearers were Roberts grandsons Boyd Hatch Ervin Wilkerson Don Kimball Deloy Shiner Ward Shiner and Robert A Rich. He is survived by his wife Margaret. (Continued on page 4)
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Myron Theodore Roberts
Naples Ward
J. Ross Merrell
Roberts
Naples
Kimball Bascom
Pope
Jerome Goodrich
Lowe Goodrich
Veran Goodrich
Potter
Duvalle
Ala Southam
Laure Simmons
Rettie Richlens
Ady Openshaw
Father
Dee ‘Manwaring
Charlotte Richardson
George Ri. Goodrich
Peasy
Verdin
Goodrich
Senne Spesker
Da‘Vellanwaring
Vere Wilson
Ver‘nal Memorial Park
Carl Gardiner
Mr. Roberts
Boyd Hatch
Ervin Wilkerson
Don Kimball
Deloy Shiner
Ward Shiner
Robert A. Rich
Margaret RicCurdyn
Uintah County Seeks 250 Pints Blood For Korea
The Intermountain Blood Center mobile unit will visit Vernal Uintah Stake Center on Tuesday March 3 from 10:00 to 4:00 to collect 250 pints. Eligible donors are 18 to 60 who meet health requirements. Call 233-W, 236, or 140-W to schedule.
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Intermountain Blood Center
Vernal
Uintah Stake Center
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Colorado Water Meeting
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Vernalentia
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China
Ramaver
Andre Benson
Bilday
Eveey
Gaytale
Kazmi
Marmayen
H. M. Lundell
UHS
P-Ta
Uintah District
Ernest M. Johnson
Board of Education
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Richardson Baby
Ron Stewart
Ay Oer Ik
Bever
Josephine Stewart
Gertrude Turner
Louise Atwood
Eloise Curten
Moroni Moon
Orvil Dudley
Buriat
Jensen Cemetery
Vernal Mortuary
Praye
Warren A8
Ashley Woo
Totel Vernal, Inc
Myron T. Roberta
Hotel Vernal
Ohn By
Hotel Vernal, Inc
Korea
Pollo
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