Ashley National to Include New Area on South Slope
Ashley National to extend its boundaries by adding Rock Creek and Duchesne ranger districts to the Ashley area while relinquishing the Fort Bridger district. The three way boundary shift among Uinta Wasatch and Ashley National Forests takes effect April 1, with no new personnel needed. A forest pattern HQ will be set at Tooele to oversee divisions of the Wasatch and Uinta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashley Forest
Fort Uridger
Rock Creek
Duchesne
Ashley
C. J. Olen
Uinta
Wasatch
Ashley National Forests
C. Korlcl
Sainte + DO
Tinjor
Tooele
Utah
Vernon
Grantsville
Waentch National Forest
Aspen Grove
Timanogos Mountain
Uinta Nation
Jal Forest
Uintah High Names Top Ten Seniors in Four-Year Honors
Uintah High announces the ten top seniors for their four years in scholarship and activities. Valda Pope and Gary Laws receive the Senior Honor Wristwatches for highest scholastic standing. The selection was by a committee of six students and four teachers, with members listed among the article.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanes Ducley
Uintah Thigh School
Valda Pope
Mark, Pope
Gary Hawa
Avnet Haws
Kenneth ‘Hatch
Lola Hatch
Betty Glenn Johnson
Mable Johnson
Dale Ross
Harold Ross
Mary Ann King
Dareel King
Loreen Johnson
Mra
Ernest Johnson
Floyd Tullis
Lamond Tullis
Philip Jenkins
Max F. Jenkins
Lakealdo
California
Sloewell
and_ Mix
Wallace Caldwell
Hexarshin Awa Vent Ex Gardiner
Ore Jewelry
Funeral Services Conducted for Mrs H B Calder
Funeral services were held Monday in the First Ward Chapel for Agnes Ellen Hamilton Calder 78 who died Thursday at 4 30 p.m at her Vernal home from a heart ailment The rites were conducted by Bishop Wallis with prayers and songs led by a double mixed quartet and a ladies trio The service included invocation by Pres Henry D Taylor of Provo and was followed by "Home Sweet Home" sung by the trio
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Ward
Agnes Ellen Hamilton Calder
Vernal
Ms Wallis
Vane
Louise Caldwell
Mae Jorgensen
Ruth Chellustal Davia
Harold M. Lundell
Mable Stagg
Pres
Henry D. Taylor
Provo
Arts
Caldwell
Ors
Price Myton road and Vernal water project funding
Vernal City will test the Mc Conkle oil wells near Maeser tonight to assess its potential as a supplemental water supply with help from Continental and Carter Oil. If usable, it benefits Ashley Valley. advisors include C. J. Nell and C. R. Henderson. A separate Price road plan promises 200000 dollars in Class B funds for five bridges this summer, with other work delayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal City
Continental Oil Company
Mc Conkle
Maeser
Carter Oil
Ashley Valley
C. J. Nell
C. R. Henderson
Wastmade
Ite
Continental Company
Price
Utah
U.S. 40
Myton
Price Chamber of Commerce
E. G. Johnson
Utah State Road Commission
Jarley Corllessen
Crimians
Jack Houston
Price Chamber
Johnson
Carbon County
Road Commission
Vern Davis
Cooperative study planned for Uintah High School
A cooperative study will evaluate Uintah High School to determine if it meets student needs. Based on the Cooperative Study of Secondary School Standards, the project will use evaluative criteria from national associations and involve 70 to 100 participants including PTA, civic groups, and faculty. A steering committee led by Max Abbott and others will organize visits, with committees drawn from communities across Uintah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unieh High School
Survat
Cor Operative
United States
Eee
PTA Mem
Civic Club
Uintah Ghchool
Footera
Fais
Ieconsulius Hudy
Max Abbott
Maxine Hatch
Gent N Winky High School
PTA Me Moirs
Frank Wright
Jura Stewart
Vinton High
Unita High School
Youth Jailed Following Auto Accident Near Roosevelt
Two youths injured in an automobile crash five miles west of Roosevelt on Tuesday are listed in critical condition. George Conneteh, 16, Myton, suffers brain concussion, skull fracture, and severed ear. Ella Quipp, 16, Whiterocks, has a deep scalp laceration after being pinned beneath the overturning car. Also injured were Jockey Redfoot, 17, Myron, driver, taken to detention home in Provo to await outcomes. Richard Sheech, 13, Bandlett, remains hospitalized. Continued on page 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
George Conneteh
Myton
Ella Quipp
Whiterocks
Redfoot
Myron
Provo
Conneth
Miss Quinn
Richard Sheech
Bandlett
Emergency Water Meeting at Denver Aids Early Congress Action
An emergency gathering of the Upper Colorado River Basin Commission in Denver mobilizes northern basin states to push Congress for approval of the Upper River Storage Project. Delegates from Vernal depart early to attend the opening session as Colorado water groups face delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Congress
Upper Colorado River Basin Commission
Upper
Colorado
Dale Jensen
United County Colorado Iver
Vernal
Hugh W. Colton
Glenn Cooper
Jack Turner
Athe Verna
Washington
Colorado Water Conservation Board
Colorado Board
Bloodmobile to be in Vernal Tuesday for 250 pints
Vernal residents are urged to donate at the Red Cross Bloodmobile at the Stuka Center Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The drive aims for 250 pints to aid armed forces and rationing. Donors must be 19 to 59, weigh 110 pounds or more, with extra rules for younger adults and military status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah County
Stuka Center
Vernal Business Professional Women’s Club
Ethel
Evelyn Slaugh
Floode
Robinson
Texst
Ttsg
Explosion Triggers Fire at Help Yourself Laundry
An explosion believed caused by leaking gas rocked the Help Yourself Laundry building at 9th West and Main, blowing out windows and setting automatic washers aflame. Police reported the fire at 5 p.m, with a second blaze at 05 South Vernal Avenue reported to firemen at 7 p.m. The furnace overheated, and no damage was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broome
Help Yourself
9Th West
Main
Jack Boren
South Vernal Avenue
Patice
Community Stake to Present National String Quartet in Vernal
The United Stake's Mutual Improvement Association will present a nationally known string quartet at the Stake Tabernacle Saturday at 8 p.m. The ensemble includes Dr. N W Christensen of Utah State Agricultural College as violin or viola, with Tila Wite assisting piano, George Palitz on cello, Miacha Poznenek on violin, Dorothy McMurdie as violin, and Maughn McMurdie as pianist and opera coach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Stake
Mutual Improvement Association
Stake Tabernacle
N. W. Christensen
Utah State, Agricultural College
Christensen
Berlin
New York City
Columbia University
Jatonsen
Tila Wite
Maughn McMudrie
USAC
Wil
Visiting at the Spendlove home guests from afar
Mrs. Edwin W. Johnson, mother of Mrs. Spendlove, visits about two weeks at the Spendlove home. A. P. Voorhies and George P. Roth enjoy a multi‑state vacation itinerary through Las Vegas, the Pacific Coast, and Missouri. Dryer E. Smith travels on a Idaho vacation route. Plans include summer stock performances in Los Angeles, Old Mexico, and New Mexico, with departure on February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray E. Spendlove
Mrs. Spendlove
Mrz
Edwin W. Johnson
A. P. Voorhies
George P. Roth
Rlanes
Las Vegas
Pacific Coast
Missouri
Dryer E. Smith
Ste
Idaho
Los Angeles
Old Mexico
New Mexico
Seven Awards for Vernal Express in Utah contest
The Vernal Express won seven awards at Utah State Press Convention contests held over a weekend. In class A papers, it earned the Service and Performance award for outstanding public service and scheduling of regional and national ads, plus the overall Advertising award in its class. The honors came with a brass plaque presented by Robert B Ward & Co. Other placings included second in best news program, second in best editorial, third in typography, and second in the Harrison R Merrill breast fee awards. Police Springville Herald and Morgan County News led overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Express
Express
Robert B. Ward and Co
Utah State Press Association
Robert B. Ward & Co
PAL
the Express
Uteh
Beat Front
Fae
Tarrison R. Merrill Breat Fe
Police Springville Herald
The
Morgan County News
Funeral services for Margaret Wiswell and son Thomas
Double funeral held at Vernal First Ward Chapel for Margaret F Wiswell 20 and her four year old son Thomas Allen Wiswell conducted by bishopric with Rondo Sullivan in charge. Wiswell died at Uintah County hospital last Thursday evening. Born May 12 1923 in Johnstown Pennsylvania she served in the Waves and married Howard E Wiswell Jr May 6 1944 at Alameda California. They moved to Vernal in 1952 where he works for Darold Wiswell. Survivors include husband three daughters Martha Jane Margaret Esther Patella Anne all of Vernal and her father Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret F. Wiswell
Thomas Allen Wiswell
Vernal First Ward
Rondo Sullivan
Wiswell
Uintah County Hospital
Three Drivers Cited in Two Accidents
Three motorists faced citations after two separate accidents along U S Highway 40 near the Colorado border. Don Lanye was cited for reckless driving after losing control of a 151seden. Clara Ruth Lane and Arllyn Roberts received penalties for signaling failures and passing without an audible signal respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt Isan
Don Lanye
Cleeg
Guard Rallo
Colorado
Sammy’ Hatch
Utah
Sghway
Clara Ruth Lane
Vernal
Larman
Arllyn Roberts
Ward resigns as C of C official in Vernal
B Frank Ward submits his resignation as secretary and manager of the Vernal Chamber of Commerce. He states it has been a pleasure to serve and expresses hope the Vernal Chamber will continue its successful record. Ward also resigns as secretary of the Colorado Development Committee of Two Counties and as a member of the board of directors of the Western Institute of U S Chambers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Frank
Vernal Chamber of Commerce
Colorado Develo
Direcors
The
Western Institute of U. S. Chambers
Vernal C of C Sets Fourth Annual Meeting March 30
The Vernal Chamber of Commerce calls its fourth annual meeting for March 30 at the Hotel Vernal to hear the annual report and elect new officers. A nominating committee chaired by Dr. Seager will pick ten names for five directors to serve three years. Outgoing officers whose terms end June 30 include President Glenn Cooper and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Chamber of Commerce
Hotel Vernal
Nen
Glenn Cooper
KR. Seager
Whitney Dd
Homelands
Russell Holley
BU Slaugh
Curtis Dudley
Presdent Cooper
Dewey Ross
Franela Feltch
Sen
Ray Cuns Dick
Alvin Bowden
Jack Turner
L. ¥. Sladowny
Amateur Rodeo Dates Set For Vernal Club Event
The 1953 Amateur Rodeo dates were announced for July 17 and 18 at the Vernal Kickapoo Club annual banquet held at the Gateway Date. New officers include Max Raasmusen as president Walter Bowden vice president Wayne Wilkins secretary treasurer and Jim Pinson as buster. Outgoing officers Joy Searles Leland McNeill Earl Calder Aaron Viking also served as buster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Kipping Club
Poner
Max Raasmussen
Walter Bowden
Wayne Wilkins
Jim Pinson
Buster
Joy Searles
Leland McNeill
Earl Calder
Aare
Viking
Second Wildcat Spudded East Of Jensen Bridge
The Signal Uintah Basin Oil Co spudded its second wildcat near Jensen. The Government No. L well aimed from the north line 210 feet and the west line 602 feet in Township 6 South Range 23 East. It failed to find oil in Weber sandstone, likely outside the trap zone. Drilled with a cable tool outfit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Signal-Uintah Basin Oil Co
Jensen
Township 6
Hange 23
Weber
la Cable Tool
Union Defeats Utes 55 to 46 in region play
Uintah meets Carbon Friday as Union dominates the Utes 55 46 in a pivotal Region 5 basketball contest. Elmo Hickey of Vernal pled guilty to petty larceny in city court and was fined 50 or twenty five days in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UNION
UTES
Uintah
Carbon
Elmo Hickey
Vernal
Waas
Unilon
Ulniah
Altamont
Cai
Prt
County Debates Funding School and County Building Project
County officials tell chamber of commerce meeting that funding both a new school and county building hinges on tax decisions. They note current bonding capacity is uncertain without state approval and clarify county valuation totals around 12.2 million with real value about 30 to 35 million. Continued discussion promised on forthcoming pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maesor
Maesar
Spendrove
Sana
Wrige
Supreme Court
Pew
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Ashley National
May Ruple
Vernal Neer
Frontierlines
Billy Untermann
Salt Lake
Aia
Ruple
Mt Aeu
T ‘Wata
Aariant Airlines
Salt Lake City
Uintah High
Ward
Wallace Johnson
H. B. Calder
Calder
Myton Road
Uintah High School
Stake Mia
B. Frank Ward
C. of C
Jensen Bridge
Mrs. Fistotss
TR. Sargent
Saunteter
M N Marshall
Chamber of Commerce
Orie
Iota
Ienured
Lundell
Iundell
Senet 1
Bounty Fund
Inr
Spection Tse
T. B. Bangs Disease Control
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