University of Utah Professor Builds Dinosaurs for Vernal Park
Elbert Porter an assistant professor of sculpture at the University of Utah on leave is crafting life size dinosaurs for Dinosaur Land Inc a scenic park planned west of Vernal off US 40 The project aims to educate and attract tourists with scientifically accurate models carved in Porter’s garage using meticulous methods and a 300 acre site expected to open in 1961 This labor of love reflects Porter’s belief in the educational potential of dinosaurs and their appeal in the Uintah Basin ecosystem
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University of Utah
Dinosaur Land, Inc
Vernal
US 40
Porter
Uintah Basin
Dinosaur Land
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Rocky Mountain
Elbert H. Porter
Robert H. Cook
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Brownie Movie Projector Promises Big Screen At Home
A Brownie 8mm movie projector priced at 4450 offers a three foot wide image from twelve feet with a 200 foot reel. It features simple loading, a single switch for forward, rewind and lamp, and a compact casing easy to store and carry, advertised as a home cinema upgrade.
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Brownley Moyle
Wie Drownley
County Bonds Sales Hits Uintah County January Target
The Uintah County Savings Bonds chair N J Meagher Jr reports that sales of US Series E and JI bonds in January totaled 21627 dollars, reaching 19 percent of the county's 1960 quota.
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Uintah County
N J Meagher Jr
Life Can Be Pleasant At Times Letter Recalls Bright Days
A reader letter sent last week describes life as pleasant and notes the message brightened several days. The writer reflects on simple joys and the comforting tone of correspondence.
Food and Cars Dominate Uintah County Spending in 1959
Special to the Express reports Uintah County households spent 57 percent of after tax income on food and private transportation in the 12 months ending July 1 1959. Food purchases totaled 5 494 000 and automotive equipment and accessories 2 359 000, with gas stations adding 1 021 000, making total retail volume 9 823 000. Per household sales reached 3 165, a county high, as confidence rose and purchases of big items increased despite rising debt. Additional spending covered general merchandise apparel home furnishings and drugs.
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Standard Rate and Data Service
Unitah
SRDS
Uintah County
Why Isn't Vernal on Map a question by Utah students
Salt Lake City students from DIT worth School visited the University of Utah geology building museum last Thursday. A third grade gel way study of prehistoric life led to asking why Vernal is not shown on the university map of dinosaur discoveries.
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University of Utah
Ditworth School
Salt Lake City
U of U Geology Building
St Pauls Plan Pancake Supper Mardi Gras Theme
The Women of St Pauls Episcopal Church announce their Shrove Tuesday pancake supper to be held in March with Mardi Gras as the theme. Cochairmen handle food, decorations by Mrs Marrs and Mrs Slye, ticketing by Mrs Malone, and a special sale of homemade candy in colorful baskets.
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St Paul's Episcopal Church
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