Poor Buildings In County Startle Visitors
A letter from Ben Lindsay describes Uintah County, Utah, where travelers note run down fences and homes contrasted with modern cars and tractors. The writer met progressive locals, learned of irrigation projects, and questioned regional prosperity despite visible development. The reflection highlights stark contrasts between old structures and newer wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Lindsay
Uintah County
Hen Lindsay
Utah
Vernal
ARTELIA Services Weld For Jack Alfreds
Funeral services were held at the Baptist Church in Hanna Utah for Jack Alfreds who died at his daughter Jackie Nielson’s home. The LDS Church social featured cake ice cream and punch with proceeds to charity. Community notes include visits by Dill Jackson Vernal to Dean Cady and Deverly Jackson, sewing club plans at Martha Alnge’s, and upcoming meeting March 3 at Margie Gadder’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les
Baptist Church
Jack Alfreds
Jackie Nielson
Hanna
Utah
Dill Jackson
Vernal
Dean Cady
Deverly Jackson
LDS Church
Sewing Club
Martha Alnge
Margle Gadder
Dick Dunnican
Keith Cady
Janette Farlow
Dubolee
Wyo
Dean
Floyd Cadys
Lola Flohr
Rock Springs
Laurence Lee
Karl Cady
Craig
Founders Day Program Presented at Uintah High School
Founders Day program at Uintah High School auditorium celebrated community PTA leaders with a welcome by Mrs Richardson. The event featured a safety award to Central School, musical numbers by the Chansonnettes, tributes to Region 6 directors, and an original sketch Where the Child Comes First by Mrs Alvin, honoring PTA presidents and supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah Migh
War‘yen Michardson
Uintah County
PTA Council
Faye Joes
Norman Long
Jensen School
Mra Richardson
Leon Lines
Utah Safety Council
Salt Lake City
Central School
Need Birchell
PTA
Orlo Goodrich
Shirley Price
Brenda Smith
Lawrence Lee Tribule
TTA
Region 6
Duchesne
Daggett
Uintah
Mra
Har ‘Man Sowardy
Hugh W .Colton
Joseph Haslem
CN Memmott
Tloward Roberts
Tom Downard
J C Ions
Cliff Perry
Theda Murray
Rhoda Robinson
Reese Anderson
Alvin Bowden
Wm B Wallis
Frank Wright
Joe Haslem
Clark Jones
Richard Dewey
Reed Birchell
Dwight L Hamilton
D C Roberts
Everett Coon
al Tassainer
Asher Evans
C Pederson
Leland Rex
Orvel Hullinger
Uintah County Teachers Assn
George Millecam
Homer Robertson
Alvin
Alterra Junior High School program highlights Bond In Uintah County
February events at Alterra Junior High School and Uintah County schools featured musical numbers led by Alan Pike, a Lord's Prayer performance, and various lectures. Students received corsages, and groups like the Chansonettes participated in Founders Day. Reports show volleyball and basketball wins for AVJH and rising National Junior Honor Society inductees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowden
John Smith
Keith Adams
Valentine
Alterra
Uintah County
Ray Slaslem
Dean Huber
Glen Q
Oldroyd
Uintah
Utah Lions Aid White Cane Day Conserves Sight
The Utah and Vernal Lions Clubs promote White Cane Day on February 20 urging residents to wear the white cane symbol and contribute 25 cents to fund sight conservation and aid to the blind. Governor George D Clyde endorses the effort and Vernal Mayor L Re Mireacle backs the proclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald W. Perry
Utah
Utah Lion Club
Vernal Lions Club
Lions of Clubs
Guide Dogs, Inc
San Rafael
Calif
Utah Lions
Vernal
L. Re Mireacle
Lam b fire at Searles home spreads to husks
A fire Friday evening started when a light placed for baby lambs ignited straw and spread to a pile of husks. Clara Jenkins, passing by, noticed the flames. Mr and Mrs Searles were away. Their son Eugene, Mrs Jenkins, and neighbors quickly controlled the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Searles
Clara Jenkins
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Fouriat
Ben Lindsey
Artelia Services Weld
Dinosaura
Hotel
Kitten Kalls
Panhers
Avjil Friday
Allerra Junior High
Avjil
AVJH
Freestone
Umta High School
Avjuh
Hoon
Lees
Ashley Stake
Tony
Murray
RCA Victor
LSP
West
Leo
Stereo Fidelity
Rho
Melody Gardens
Booth Vennal Avenue
Lions Aid Light Project
Lions Clubs
Insight Conservation
India
Penney
Lae
Orl
Jean Value
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