Library Board Backs Separate Building for Vernal Library
The Vernal City Library Board voted to pursue a separate building rather than a shared county facility. They said a standalone site would allow future expansion as finances permit. A one mill county levy for two years could raise about 30 600 to start the project. Mrs Leora Jacobi received a 100 gift for reference books, and new chairs and tables worth about 1 000 were ordered from Salt Lake City. Mrs Hilda Morgan was approved as assistant librarian replacing Mrs Lois Daw. The 1958 library report was reviewed.
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Library Board
Mra
John Shimmin
The
Jayceeettes
Leora Jacobi
Jacobe
Salt Lake City
Hilda Morgan
Lois Daw
Ubrary
Retail Merchants Plan Store Closing Friday
Retail merchants announce Friday closing to observe George Washingtons birthday. Essential services like drug stores and service stations will stay open.
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George Washington
Chamber of Commerce
Sohio Geologist Arrives in Vernal To Begin 2 Year Survey
Sohio geologist Ralph McDonald arrives in Vernal as resident geologist for Standard Oil Company of Ohio to launch a two year Asphalt Ridge geological survey. core drilling will assess minable reserves and a processing plant is envisioned pending weather and water rights from the Green River. if viable, a pilot plant then a full scale operation near the Ridge could yield 25 000 to 30 000 barrels of oil daily and 20 000 tons of asphalt daily. McDonald, from Tyler Texas, will live in Vernal with his wife Evelyn and children Linda and Norman.
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Vernal Chamber of Commerce
Ralph McDonald
Vernal
Standard Oil Company of Ohio
Soh
Asphalt Ridge A
McDonald
Green River
Akely
Tyler
Texas
United States Geological Survey
Grand Junction
Colo
Evelyn
Linda
Norman
Vernal College Basketball Showdown Between Utah and BYU
In Uintah High gym on February 27 college basketball heads to Vernal as Utah and BYU freshmen clash. Yaley Eaton, a former Uintah star, returns and locals look for his continued scoring punch after Valoy posts 20, 14, and 12 in recent games. Proceeds support Vernal Jaycees park improvements, with Ralph Preece leading the drive and a large Jaycees committee aiding the event.
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University of Utah
Brigham Young University
Uintah High School
Yaley Eaton
Uintah High
Valoy
Mess
Hill Air Force Base
Durango
Ralph Preece
Vernal Jaycees
Jaycee
LDS Church
Vernal Jaycees Sports Committee
Snyder
Fire Runs Through Red Canyon Lodge At Green Lakes Resort
A high wind fanned a Wednesday 1 pm blaze of unknown origin that swept Red Canyon Lodge in Daggett County. Mr and Mrs A K Reynolds said their home and belongings were destroyed while some lodges survived. Damage likely in the thousands, insurance not covering the loss. Manila volunteers aided but could not stop the fire. Reynolds plans to reopen by summer and rebuild later.
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Red Canyon Lodge
Green Lakes
Daggett County
A K. Reynolds
Reynolds
Manila
New Uintah Stake Plans First Conference This Weekend
The new smaller Uintah Stake under President Frank R. Walker schedules a Saturday 8 30 p m stake center meeting with welfare and leadership sessions for stake officers. General sessions Sunday are at 10 a m and 2 p m in the Tabernacle, followed by a 7 30 p m MIA program.
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Uintah
Frank R. Walker
Stake
H Tgh Council
Per. Sona
Tabernacle
Stake Mia
Damsite contractor battles weather to push bridge across Green River
Wangsgaard Construction Company works against ice and thaw to move prefabricated houses for field offices as they push the Bureau of Reclamation bridge across the Green River to Flaming Gorge town. Ice and safety concerns slow progress. bids and contracts for housing, offices, streets, and utilities planned for March and April in Denver and Vernal.
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Green River
Wangsgaard Constructon Company
Bureau of Reclamation
Flaming Gorge
Green River City
Wangsgaard Company
Camp
Denver
Jean R. Walton
Sprint
Dainsite
Darnalte
Wyoming
Green Iver Bureau
Damal
Manila
Vernal
Uinta Mountains
Vefnol
REA
Mountain View
Bridgert Valley
Lucerne Valley
Daggett County
Hcture
Basin Wool Pool Assumes duties of two old groups
Ulsted County Wool Pool and Vernal Wool Pool merged to form Uintah Basin Wool Pool. Earl Mecham, secretary, announced the change on Tuesday, citing increased business in Duchesne County. New officers include Jay Searle as president, Dan Batty as vice president, and Earl Mecham as secretary treasurer and manager. Four new directors were added: Merle Morris, Jensen, Theron Horrocks, Neola, and Jack K. Alb.
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Ulsted County Wool Pool
Vernal Wool Pool
Uintah Basin
Jensen
Theron Horrocks
Neola
Jack K. Alb
Uintah Utes Set for Crucial Union Showdown Friday
Uintah Utes ride momentum from an 84 63 win over Duchesne Eagles and push toward a must win with Union to reach state. Coach Allen guides a driven squad with strong student support as Phil Bryson nets 27 and Bill Caldwell 17 against Duchesne. Wrestlers also shine as four place at state finals led by Tom Alexander first in 149 lb and Ted Slaugh fourth in 138 lb.
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Duchesne Eagles
Union
Perth
Cougars
Utes
Allen
Redskins
Phil Bryson
Bill Caldwell
Eagles
Wresting
Umn‘tah
Tom Alexander
BI Murray Rat
Ted Slaugh
Jim Baxendale
Vernal area business byword born from Ken name
The piece notes Ken becomes a byword in Vernal business circles with locals joking about a Ken kennel club. It profiles Ken Snow manager of a Vernal Texaco station now renamed K. and K Texaco and mentions Ken McLean who runs Ken's Farm Store. It hints at other locals, including Ben Richardson of A. and L. Home Furnishings.
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Ken
Kenneth
McLean
Calder
Ged
Smuin
Richardson
Me. Mortensen
Stringham
Sowards
Vernal
Ken'tucky
Hen
Ken Snow
Texaco
Snow
Jensen Eid
Lillian Langston
Ken McLean
Wil- Mam
Maeser
Filley
Neb- Taska
Craig
Colo
Highway Dept
Los Angeles
Bebe Eaton
Ben Richardson
A. & L. Home Furnishings
Mr. Richardson
Lynn
Hal
Horr
Uintah FFA Week Observed With Displays and History
Uintah Chapter of Future Farmers of America plans National FFA Week February 16 to 23 with downtown window displays and project photos. Vernal Mayor Ralph Briddaway issued a proclamation. Uintah FFA has 60 members led by Claire Bally president and officers including John McCoy and Larry Cook. The article reviews the chapter history from 1928, lists state farmers and notable advisors, and notes Washington’s farm roots and role in early agricultural practices.
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Uintah Bean Redica
Utah State Medical Association
Uintah Basin Medical Society
Uintah District Health Committee
Ray E. Spendiove
Spendiove
Uintah
Future Farmers of America
FFA
Uintah Ffa
Claire Bally
John McCoy
Larry Cook
Mervin Dudley
Keith Moridey
Conn Searle
Sentinel
National Future Farmers Organization
Manali
Puerto Rico
Utah
Marold M. Lundell
Unti
Clair R. Mopkins
George Washington
Washington
Mount Vernon
Vernal Weekend Burglaries Reported Across Several Premises
Over the weekend, four Vernal businesses were burgled, with a broken window at Chet and Jack's Tavern on West Main Street. Investigations found additional break-ins at Vernal Furniture, The Sharicrock Club, and the Gateway Cafe while other premises had open or broken windows. Cash was stolen from Ishararbek Club totaling about $14 while security and entry of others remained unclear. Ray Gee, night marshal, and local officials logged the incidents and noted intruders fled after disturbances.
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Oroween Paturnay Magnienc
Sam
Ray Gee
Chet
Ishararbek Club
Dack
Gateway Cafe
Lopex
Tolken
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Clinton Miller
Bountiful
Sohio
Doctora
BYU
Kei Sowards
Thad Allen
Cliff Perry
LaMar Hawkins
Ita Gagan
al Higgins
Dale Slaugh
Cat Sorensen
New Uintah
Busreau of Reclamation
Slacks Fork
Basin Wool Pool
Uintah Utes
Sim Jankins
Echate Ee
New Spring Wheat’ Sail Bank
Ainish County
ASC
Sail Bank
E Ray Lyman
Parowan
State Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Red, Altonah, and
Morgan Kelver, Arcadia
Ute
Thaler Allen
Morgen Log
Dan Labrum
Rodney Grimme
Phillip Bryson
Frost Row
Gary Campbell
John Gardiner
Larry Lea
Bill Adama
Gary Glines
Chapter of
Future Farmers Plan ‘Week
Lloyd Schlappt
James A. Patterson
M. Rex Jensen
Landell
Doyle Y. Landon
Lowell Roberts
Pleasant Valley
State Farmera
Clinton Peterson
Marcel Young
Dale Jonsen
Lavern Hemstreet
Norman Johnson
Lorin Merkley
Wayne Batty
Rulon Hacking
David Roberts
Thad J. Stringham
Hugh Maughan Colton
Doyle Johnson
Linford Batty
Glen Merkley
Fred Calder
Clifton Merkley
Robert Murray
Doug Hall
Billy Roberts
Merlin Johnson
Neldon Woecking
Clair Batty
Mr. Landon
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