March of Dimes Here Nets $1300 in Uintah County
Uintah county residents contributed about 20 cents per family in the annual March of Dimes drive, totaling 1300 dollars, announced by Rev. James W. Hailwood, chairman. Uintah schools raised 313 dollars under Mrs. Nettle Bemington and Mrs. Ida Phillips, Vernal theatre patrons contributed 213, and other groups added small sums. The Uintah county chapter held its annual meeting naming Neil Sark as vice chairman, Lawrence Siddoway as treasurer, and Mrs Remington as field secretary, with directors including Alvin Weeks and Dorothy McCartt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uinta County
National Foundation of Infantil
Contuine
Hse Sa
Ashley Ward
Retief Society
Lions
Ladies Aid and Gulls
Stella Underwood
Alma Presse
A. Vourhles
Helen Schaffermeyer
C.K. Jeffries
FG. Eskelgon
Remington
Phillipsley Hailwood
Uintah Country
Chasirman
Neil Sark
Levrenter Siddoway
Mace
Alvin Weeks
Porothy McCartell
Leftoy Taylor
Ted Colton Wins FFA Public Speaking Contest
Ted Colton won the Uintah Basin FFA public speaking contest at Altamont High School. Lorin Merkley took second, Don Millecam and David Roberts tied for third. Colton will represent Uintah Basin in state finals in Salt Lake City on March 16.
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Ty Clon
Uiitaty High School
Chanter
FRA
Uintah Bassin
Uintah Basin
Tiigin
Salt Lake City
Ted Callan
Calista Carroff
Uintah
Future Farmers of American
Lorin Merkley
Don Millecam
David Roberts
Ted
Catton
Sica Harris Cass
R. Noptons
Eldred Jannson
Doyle
Residence notes from New Orleans area follow-up
The fragment references individuals Mr aid Mrr 0W and Gingon in New Orleans and nearby areas. It mentions Pada Oibsona and a new home in California Camp at Rangely, with a date around December. The readable portion is incomplete but indicates a residential update and relocation details among named persons and places.
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Aid
Gingon
New
Orleana
Pada Oibsona
Studies Continue On Central Utah Water Project
Investigation work progresses at a satisfactory rate as winter conditions slow field crews. Parley R. Neeley, bureau of reclamation area engineer at Spanish Fork, reports preliminary location work on the Flaming Gorge aqueduct and Wasatch southern Utah alignments. A reconnaissance of potential fruit-producing areas is also underway, led by local agricultural agents and extension specialists.
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Ute
Parley R. Neeley
Bureau of Reclamation Area
Spash Fork
Mar
Neeley
Upulen
Wasatch Aqueduct
Utah
Sevier Bridge
Charprop Ashton
Alan County
Ant
Milton Anderson
Alan
School Lunch Program To Continue In Uintah County
Uintah County will keep its school lunch program serving about 200 students daily through year end. Lola Christensen, the county supervisor, said funds may run out next month but replenishment measures are being studied by Congress to sustain the program.
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Uintah
Lola Christensen
Sclon
Congress
Atith Sudying Meare
Safeway Store Gets GRA Approval in Vernal
Announcement last week that the Utah Civilian Production Administration approved a $24,000 Safeway Stores grocery store project in Vernal. Arnold M. Seiler, administration director, announced the action as Vernal city officers granted consent to construct a building on Main Street at Second West in Vernal.
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Sult Lake Cy
Utah Civilian Production Administration
Vernal
Safeway Stores
Arnold MM. Seiler
Vernal City
Mal
Recond West
Henry Slaugh Named Rodeo President Amid Board Reorganization
Henry Slaugh was named president of the rodeo association, succeeding Hugh W. Frank. C. Henderson named vice president and Hubert F. Liviey reelected secretary-treasurer. The 1947 rodeo was approved by the Utah Central Commission and set for August 7-8. New directors named include Alvin Kay, Charles Halstead, Eurque Welat, Lloyd Eaton, and others. Colton to serve as ex-officio member.
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Hugh W. Frank C. Hendewood
Hubert F. Liviey
Treaurer
Utah Ceptsnalal Commission
Alvin Kay
Charles Halstead
Eurque Welat
Lloyd Eaton
Honi
Torna Jamas Jematreat
Orland
Lawrence Siddow
Weeks
Karl Allen
Henderson
J. R. Preste
Don Richerdson
Colton
Pew Board of Directors
Vets and Adult School Courses Start March 10
Veterans Administration approved program offers on the job training for veterans with related instruction. A Higby heads adult education with courses in English, commerce, general education, math, science, and home economics. Classes begin March 10 at 2 PM, twice weekly, with flexible evenings. Courses run about 72 hours and are free to enrollees within VA guidelines.
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Ulotah Lees Achool
A. Higby
Tassen
Igh
Hy .Téyorls
Py eStoomer
Avelladis
Iesa
Mr. Tilgby
Beavers Press editor named stake presidency counselor
Local notice reports births at several families with twins and a girl born in February. It also notes Timothy Fortyer and Llauna Workman, children of Woraman and Simme, plus Virgils Gander and Lawrence families welcoming babies. Aird G Morkley, former Verbal resident now Beaver Press editor, named guest counselor in the stake presidency.
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Mira
Menneth Toothy
Timothy
Llauna Workman
Henry Woraman
Virgil Simme
Bonants
Eb Wkes
Virgil Gander
Bargely
Lawrence
Tien
Agin
George Wiggins
Jensqn
Gil
Aird G Morkley
The
Beaver Press
Euver Lds
Regent Quarterly
Centennial Blossom Time Comes to Vernal
Old Vienna visits Vernal on March 15 for a centennial event featuring Hasso Time with Pat 40 centennial players, under county centennial auspices. Tickets go on sale at guilds and theatres with a block of seats reserved. admission price not clear. The production profiles Franz Schuler as composer and introduces Que FS as lead, with the full orchestra traveling for the tour and performances.
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Old Vienna
Aghta “Hasso
Uintab Hipeiogl
Centen Iter
Selena
Bymcony
Bonomie
Whitaker
Franz
Schuler
Wrtter Richardson
Belzhies Clagorona
Ely Brant
Lions Oppose Freight Rate Hike Affecting Uintah Basin
Lions club members met to oppose a planned freight rate increase affecting Uintah Basin. A resolution urged PSC hearings in Uintah County, with Judge William Stanley Dunford citing criminal delinquents study progress. Mayor Stringham reported liquor revenue legislation and city allocations for Vernal and Uintah County.
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Verne
Lions Club
Trebghent
Lake City
Uintah
Cremeetie
William Stanley Dunford
Fourth District Court
Dunford
B. J. Stringham
Utah Municipal League
Wintah County
Uatty Jo
Ona A. Harrison
Sons Club
Civile Club
Randlet
Guray
Mr and Mrs McKee Visit Salt Lake on Business
Mr. and Mrs Harold McKee spend the week in Salt Lake on business. He is a Uintah County state road fireman, she recovers after a serious illness. They will stay as guests at the Charles Crowe Orne Milo Marsden Salt Lake businessman. Vernal visitor Larry Gralg en route home Sunday.
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Harold McKee
Salt Lake
Mr. McKee
Uintah
Milo Marsden
Gralg
Oil From Uintah Basin Shale Held As Answer to Nation Oil Supply
Vast reserves of shale oil in Uintah Basin reach into eastern Utah western Colorado and Wyoming. Article notes kerogen deposits from prehistoric Lake Ulatat beds and potential to yield 2 3 or more barrels per acre as refining tech advances. Bureau of Mines outlines mining plans and five year program, aiming to meet oil needs if supplies run dry.
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Uintah Basin
Utah
Calande
Wyomira
America
Lake Ulatat
France
Manciiwls
Priericum
Bureau of Mits
Butran
County Red Cross Ready for Blitz Funds Drive
County Red Cross workers organized a blitz fund drive led by Mrs Tenney Johnston chair of the county unit and drive chairman Biase Schumacher as the effort covers 25 visits and 29 district captains. The drive supports about 80 000 war veterans in hospitals and overseas service with the army asking to double overseas personnel for relief work. FG Bergeson area field representative from San Francisco assisted in Vernal organizing the effort.
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Unitas County Red Cross
Tenney Johnston
Red Cross
Ther Biase Schumacher
Army
Bergeson
San Francisco
Still Fishing at Carter Well Near Vernotort
Oineta oversees the tar ger OU operation at a wildest well 19 miles west of Vernotort. Drilling has paused as the crew works to regain control.
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Oineta
Targer OU Company
Vernotort
City Council Discusses Parking Meters in Vernal District
City Council reviews modern parking meter plan for Vernal business district. debate centers on installation by a company, potential 50 percent revenue share, and effects on tourism as Cedar City and nearby areas weigh in on the project.
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Brenda
Vernal
Lysann
Werg
Oat
Lara
Taylor
Hitten
Hame Xize
Saitcy Pagen
Srithla Otrizy Ee
Maat
Firemen's Ball Set for March 7 at Imperial Hall
Vernal's volunteer firemen announce their annual Firemen's Ball on Friday March 7 at Imperial Hall. Proceeds benefit the Beemen's fund for fire department and civic improvement projects. The statewide volunteer firemen committee includes chief Henry Schoefermeyer and members C Jr Henderson Garnett Jace Milburn Lawrence Iddoway James Hemutreet Ralph Alexander Eugene Welst. The four-year group secured Textloss and Rhythm Wranglers to provide music and decor for the event.
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Vernal
Imperial Hall
Sffek
Beemen's Fund
Dame
Henry Schoefermeyer
C. Jr. Henderson
Garnett
Jace Milburn
Lawrence Iddoway
James Hemutreet
Salph Alexander
Eugene Welst
Textloss
Fils
Vernal City public works plan maps street repairs
City Engineer Leon and staff map Vernal streets this week for a public works project. The plan covers West Street to North streets and Vern Avenue, with asphalt and gravel paving and cost estimates to be finalized. Property owners along affected frontages may need to arrange access during construction.
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Chly Matageh
Leon
Stensen
P. Hotes
Vern
Soverth
Costa
Berty
Taylor
Housing Program Plans Laid Here Today
Plans for Vernal area rental units to ease housing shortage were discussed today by local business leaders and federal housing officials led by Gordon Exgeland and W. Clayton at Central State Bank. Mayor Striaghers chaired. discussion noted many workers prefer rent over buying as season demands rise. Merrill Goodrich, Salt Lake visitor, attended.
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Gordon Exgeland
Li Mays
W. ¥. Clayton
ENA
Cintal State Bank Wrectoys
TB. H. Striaghers
Sun
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TVG
Soke
Maleckis
March of Dimes
Ted Colton
FFA
Central Utah Water Project
Safeway Store
Henry Slaugh
Ralph Well
Benchert
Hugh W. Colton
Uintah Coun
Public Service Commission of
Irons
H. Grant West
Francis Bettch
Vine Teh Gasin
Salt Lake IV
County Red Cross
Gary Robinson
Los Angeles
Tripper
Georre Combris
Ella Gary Lew Tripper
Pialeed
Merrill Goodrich
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