Woolgrowers Meeting Highlights Local Wildlife Reports
The assembly reviewed range improvements and bounties totaling four coyotes and 304 bobcats in the past year. Odell A. Frandsen presented a BLM film on its history, while Loma Stringham announced a fashion show outcome and lamb promotion efforts. State officials noted wildlife counts, dog permits issued in Uintah County, and ongoing cooperation with the Dinosaur National Monument grazing areas. A banquet and evening program featured multiple musical performances as Whitney D. Hammond MC'd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Banks
BLM
Odell A. Frandsen
Stephen (Loma) Stringham
Ladies * Auxiliary
Weel- Wiewers
Salt Lake City
State Fish and Wildlife Dept
Owen W. Mortis
Earl M. Semingsen
Dinosaur National Monument
Monument
Bob Jensen
State Fish and Game Dept
Uintah County
Barton
Uintah
Agnard
Hooper
John Evan Jones
Whitney D. Hammond
Uintah High basketball and theater events roundup
Uintah High School featured a 59 to 39 win by the Utes over Duchesne on Feb 17 ending a losing streak. Four Utes wrestlers Alan Trujillo Jack Bingham David Murray and Dennis Massey earned spots in the state meet after victories at the Feb 18 regional tournament at Union High School. George Pitts performed a sound effects act for Uintah students on Feb 23. The Uintah FFA banquet occurred Feb 22 at Uintah High. The Thespian Club staged Pure As The Driven Snow Or A Working Girl's Secret Feb 23 to fund the Junior Class Project. Uintah's Utes meet Altamont Feb 24 with halftime by the marching Vettes. A preference ball is planned for March 10 with announcements for Prince and Princess and voting details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duchesne Eagles
Utes
Duchesne
Alan Trujillo
Jack Bingham
David Murray
Dennis ‘Massey
Ute
Union High School
George Pitts
Uintah High School
Laura Searle
Cody Jenkins
Rickie Merkley
Uintah
Future Farmers of America
Uinscah High School
Thespian Club
Altamont Longhorns
Uintahn
Union
John Sadler
Janet Colton
Iors
Danette Clark
Loyd King
G Deleher
Kathyight
Bury
Hardest Decisions Facing Final Legislature Sessions
The article notes a tentative budget from the joint appropriations committee covering 123 items. It compares Governor and Council of Higher Education proposals on school funding, with figures from Utah Foundation and others. The writer advocates a sales tax approach over higher property taxes while urging careful budgeting and tax restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joint Appropriations Committee
House
Utah Foundation
Coordinating Council of Higher Education
Coordinating Council of Als Education
Appropriations Committee
Coordinating Council
Vernal water plans and regional reclamation efforts outlined
Altonis Peterson and Chas Carter of the Bureau of Reclamation discuss 111 million dollars appropriated for the region in fiscal 1961 while Vernal evaluates the Ashley Valley water system. A 600 thousand dollar bond election for Vernal water lines is planned, with bank access for qualified buyers. Moon Lake Electric notes federal power line plans, and Barclay Gardner cites 8900 Utah Basin workers with 620 out of work, 13 thousand dollars weekly unemployment benefits, and near record employment for the season. Henry Millecam notes Vernal tourism and conventions contributing two million dollars in 1960.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett
Vernal City
E.J. Ballard
Moon Lake Electric
Vernal West
Heber
Flaming Gorge
Vernal
Barclay Gardner
Vernal Employment Security Office
Uintah
Gardner
Weatete Jn
Henry Millecam 3H
Verna
Akhurst couple to return home after accident
Mrs Owen Powell reports that her parents Mr and Mrs Wm E Akhurst of Maeser will return home Thursday after an automobile crash two months ago. Mrs Akhurst has been in hospital since. Also notes local TV talent on KCPK with Charlotte Hadlock and prior show featuring Linda Slaugh. Ralph and Mrs Ashton plan a California trip before resuming homeward journey with Palm Springs stops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Powell
Wm. E Akhurst
Maeser
Akhurst
Vintah Basin
Leen
KCPK
Charlotte Hadlock
Kenneth Hadlock
Linda Slaugh
Ralph Ashton
Westmorland
California
Utes Reserve Surge Defeats Eagles In Close Conference Clash
Uintah led 43 to 23 after three quarters as both coaches subbed liberally. Steve Lott led the Eagles with 16 points while Ned Anderton was held to a season low. Jim Vernon top scored for the Utes with 13 as reserves added 16 in the final period. The Utes host Tamontam’s Longhorns next, with a State tournament berth on the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Vernon
Uies
Eagles
Duchesne
Ned _ Anderton
Dennis Osaka
Jeff
Gayle McKeachnie
Uintah
Steve Lott
Honnie Sluts
Jerry Leavitt
Will
Bart Johnson
Mirl Stokes
Utes
Ute
Hig
Ned Anderton
Longhorns
Altamont
Union
Elk Trout Goat! Bond film show at Uintah High School
Jim Bond wildlife program showcases The Sun River Elk Trapping and Transplanting Mountain Goats and The Montana Fisherman. A 125 minute technicolor event features elk with heavy antlers and racing rainbows at the Madison River. Two hour show spotlights cliff dwelling goats and is family friendly. Sponsored by the Versna Pod and Gun Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah High School
Jim Bond
Sun River
Montana
Bond
Madison River
Rocky
Versna Pod and Gun Club
Utah
Notable Utah figures attend Dinosaur National Monument events
The report notes conventions planned for the year and praises the monument staff for organizing guided tours. It mentions Clyde Hatch of Ogden Utah and Lloyd Hatch of Fountain Green. Funeral services for Burla were held Friday February 3 at Martin's Chapel with burial in Memorial Gardens of the Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dinosaur'National Monument
Brothers
Clyde Hatch
Ogden
Utah
Lloyd Hatch
Fountain Cole
Martin's Chapel
Burla
Memorial Gardens of the Valley
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Se Woolgrowers
Joyce Udy
Jack CC. Turner
Francis Feltch
Stanley A. Anderson
Dr. Stringham
Frank Yack
Roosevelt
John W. Robbins, Jr
Isla King
Kathleen Chaney
Misa Margene Mall
Basin Collection Service
Hoyle Chew
Chew
Gloria Hamlin
Emily Nemitz
DLE
Trailer Park and Sales
Boyd Firth
Dora
Hal Firth
Ashel Manwaring
WM. E. Akhursts
Swift's
SWIFT
Campbell
Pillsbury
Borden
Pierce
del Monte Pineapple
Rosedale Bartlett
Ajax
Vienna
Penrowre
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