Vernal City Uintah County population up in survey
The Vernal Chamber of Commerce released a recent water study showing Vernal City population at 3,845 in 1080, with current estimates around 4,300 and a 51 percent rise. Uintah County shows a 21 percent increase in present population but a 10 percent countywide decline. The chamber discussed creating Uintah Conservancy District to study per capita water use and planned meetings with Weber Basin Conservancy to coordinate the new district, with chamber leaders approving emergency steps and district formation measures.
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Vernal City
Uintah County
Vernal Chamber of Commerce
Bureau of Reclamation
Uintah
Vernsl City
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Concent
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Curcent
Ashley Valley
Chamber Vendita von
Woodey
Trekicenses
Paw Board of
Water Conservancy
Ogden
Weber Basin Conservancy
Adintantes Perehiy
Chamber
Canserycy
Wool Pools Distribute 100000 1956 Wool Marketing Summary
Wool pools distributed about 100000 dollars for 1956 wool and related marketing costs. The article details a Salt Lake City incident on New Year’s Day near Vernal, Utah, injuring Nell Davis Congdon, 26, from Bingham, with vehicle damage and a demolished truck. It notes total yearly payments near 200000 for 213329 pounds of wool, average price six dollars per hundredweight, and marketing costs around 90 cents per pound. The piece explains pooling benefits for growers with small flocks and mentions the National Wool Marketing Association handling consignments.
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Salt Lake City
Green Valley
Vernal
Utah
Nell Davis Congdon
Bingham
Salt Lake General Hospital
Weal Temple
Congdon
Tiellaha Ulaigh
Paola
Seine Pale
Boston
Severals
Sonny ‘Wook
Tdse
Shearing
Tim
Benetty
National Wool Marketing Association
Water Year Runoff Forecasts From Uinta Basin Area
Forecasts indicate near 0 to 78 percent of average runoff across the Uinta region. Tabiona near upper Duches River expected at nearly 0 percent. Myton area about 5 percent. Strawberry Reservoir inflow forecast at 78 percent of average as water is diverted to the Great Basin.
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Eugene
Ace
Lakawi Bureau
Duchesne
Tabiona
Henetie
Social Security Increases Deductions From 1957 Payrolls
The federal government will take a larger share of about 60 million paychecks starting this month due to expanded Social Security benefits approved by Congress. The deduction rises from 2 percent of the first 4,200 dollars to 2.5 percent, with employers contributing the same amount as before.
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Congress
Taaland
Sheriff's Office Moves to Coltharp Building
The sheriff's office moved this week to the Coltharp building from the Pirat Security Bank site to gain more working space. The new office sits beside the Dinoshuar Monument office, with the relocation intended to improve operations.
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Sheriff's Office
Gats New
Alteth Coltharp
Asheriffs
Joesled
Pirat Security Bank ‘D
Coltharp
Thel
Dinoshuar Monument
Blue Crutch Day shines in 1957 March of Dimes drive
1957 March of Dimes campaign kicks off nationwide with Blue Crutch Day in Ainish County. Teen volunteers fundraise downtown while donors receive a blue crutch as recognition. The drive lists Petersen as campaign director Vernal City area, plus other committee members and charity aims to assist polio victims with medical bills. January events include talks, movies, a high school variety show January 25 and 26, and a mothers’ house to house march January 28.
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Ainish County
Mr. Petersen
Stewart W. Petersen
Vernal City
Clauda Bruce
Lorin Merkrey
Sidney Noble
Wilkes Grahar
Rebekah Chih
Dean Lundell
Ry Wallis
Deen
Mothers
March House
Klwani-Anns
Trend
Rosa
Poliq
Victima Dre Lyncé King
Isobel ~Batty
Joy McDanielx
Rebekah ¢Iab
High Gehoal
Woolgrowers Meet Faces Drought Relief Talk
Italy Utah hosts the 50th Utah Woolgrowers convention with about 1000 sheepmen. The drought relief program dominates agenda as James A. Hooper of the association voices dissatisfaction. Utah Wool Marketing Association meets a day early to elect two directors and review Wool Bureau and distribution topics.
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Italy
Woolgrowers
James A. Hooper
Association
Utah
Hotel
Utah Wool Marketing Association
Ica
Reverend Lundberg Named Juvenile Counselor in Utah
The Reverend Richard E. Lundberg, vicar of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Vernal, is appointed juvenile counselor for Utah's Fourth Judicial District covering Uintah and Duchesne Counties. He will work with Ray Z. Nash, assistant district attorney, who previously served as probation officer.
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Richard E. Lunderg
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Vernal
Juys
Utah
Pervs Uintah
Duchesne
Servain
Father Lundberg
Ray Z. Nash
4Th Judicial District
Berg
South Dakota
Mosphshat
Theale
Seasely
Ter Ad Rendioce Fale Hospital
Independence
St. Paul's Church
Randlett and
Whiterocks Episcopal Missions
Dn Minos
Coflege Chaplains
Dloress of
Chicago
City Increases Sewage and Garbage Fees in Vernal
Vernal officials announced higher charges for sewage and weekly residential garbage pickups. The city raised sewer rates to 1.78 dollars for the first 50 000 gallons and 0.04 dollars for the next 50 000, plus 0.02 dollars for all over that, with monthly residential service at 1.00 dollar and commercial rates rising. City Manager Sidney Noble reported after a meeting with the Utah State Board of Health regarding federal funds for the new sewage disposal plant.
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Sidney Noble
Utah State Board of Health
Posal
Myton Funeral Honors Victim Of Electrocution
Funeral services were held for a man electrocuted Sunday as a result of a local accident. He was the son of Fred Shelter and Virginia Punk Todd and is survived by brothers Alan and Myron, a sister, and Mrs. M D Magley of Robling, Ng.
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Manila
Fred Shelter
Virgina Punk Todd
Bedden Blo
Alan Todd
Myron
M. D
Wancy) Magley
Robling, Ng
Prices Rise while Alfalfa Seed Production Falls in Basin
Prices paid to alfalfa seed growers jumped to 95 cents per pound for certified seed, up from 12 cents in 1955, but production dropped due to drought and pests. In 1986, 34 certified seed growers in Uintah and Duchesne counties produced 217,924 pounds from 12 acres, per James E. Eaton, area supervisor for Utah Crop Improvement. Growers named include Rose Merrell, Laurence Cooper, VenSa Elmer Kohkonen, O. H. Orson C. Niele, Ausin Nohsen, Wilmar Walker, Austie Duchesne County, and Jesse R. Allen, Nathry D. Allen, Lowell Babgock, Edwin Carman, Bruce Fitzgeryald, Earl Gingell, R. K. Hamblin, Fanchate Ore Thomas George Allen, Wiser Ans.
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Ujmited
Duchesne
James E. Eaton
Uteh
Uintah County
Rose Merrell
Laurence C. Cooper
Ven
Sa ‘Elmer Kohkonen
Orson C. Niele
A Asin Nohsen
Wilmar D. Walker
Austie
Edwin Carman
Bruce Fitzgeryald
Earl Gingell
R. K. Hamblin
Chante Ore Thomas George Alle
Een Wiser Ans
National Guard Mess Men Raise Equipment Funds
National Guard volunteers in Utah Desert area organized a fund raising event selling hamburgers and drinks to support equipment needs. Four new recruits joined Maj. Gen. Maxwell Rich on a clothing issue flight to Salt Lake City and back to Vernal with Lt. R. F. Perkins. The article notes ongoing Senate Interior Committee activity and Western states’ representation in public lands discussions.
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Senate Interior Committee
Matos Guard
Mess Set
Howerd Etter
Maxweill
Rich
Utah National Guard
Salt Lake City
Gerald Murray
Clyde Martinisen
Robert
Atwéood
Warley
Morrison
Salt Lake
Vernal
R. F. Perkins
Congress sets first Senate interior and insular committee
Report indicates the new Congress will create a Senate committee on Interior and Insular affairs the first time in history. The move signals focus on territorial issues and natural resources policy involving federal and territorial governance.
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Congress
Interior
Insular
Clayton Simmons Buys Vernal Law Practice
Clayton L Simmons, operator of Antlers Hotel, purchases the former practice of Clyde Johnson. Simmons will be resident attorney and reside with his family in Vernal. The Vernal office will operate from Johnsons former Coltharp building office.
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Clayton Simmons
Clyde Johnson
Salt Lake City
Simmons
Besatin Nygaard
Clyde 8
Johnson
Clayton L. Simmons
Vernal
Antlers Bfotel
Salt Lake
Mr. Johnson
Coltharp
Altamont Longhorns Grow With New Prospects In Small High School Hoops
A Uintah Basin preview notes Altamont Longhorns return key players like Paul Hilalo and Jerry Cinthshaw while adding newcomers Gary Case Dan Tabrum Larry Stone and others. Coach Glen Allred sees a bright but competitive season ahead as the squad features sophomores and juniors and a record eight returning players from last year’s roster.
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