Vital Economy Growth Meets Slated Monday
A major conference on growth and development in the Uintah Basin is set for Monday in Vernal. The afternoon program from 2 to 4 pm at the fieldhouse features a panel of experts including Elwood Lentz, Wynne Thorne, Wad Covington, D James Cannon, and William D Thurston, with Harold Duke presiding and Curtin P. Marding moderating. A 6 pm banquet at the Lutell Vernal will be led by Dwight L Wetenkamp as president, with Dr ElRoy Nelson nearby to discuss the economic future of the Uintah Basin.
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Vernal
Pintah Basin
Hepa
Vernal Chamber of Commerce
Utah Committee
Basin
Harold Duke
Curtin P. Marding
Dept of Employment Security
New Hobby Shop Opens With Big Saturday Opening
The Hobby Shop Verness opens at 153 West Main in the former Strieger Point shop with dozens of prizes for visitors. Owners Charles and Melba Allred stock model kits, craft materials, leather supplies, flower making items, and beginner lessons in flower making crochet and quilting offered by Mr and Mrs Alfred.
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Verness
West Main
Strieger Point
Charles
Melba Allred
End
Alfred
Vernal Gun Club to Host Wildlife Speaker Jan 10
Vernal Red and Gun Club invites sportsmen and the public to a dinner election meeting at Seven-Eleven Cafe on Saturday at 2 jam with Leonard Madsen of Utah Wildlife Federation as guest speaker. Other dignitaries include Harold Crane and Jack Allhouge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Madsen
Utah Wildlife Federation
Vernal Red and Gun Club
Harold S Crane
Fish and Game Commission
Jack Allhouge
Big Game Board
Paul Etringham
Burnell Haws
Lyman Merkley
Clyde Watkins
Dale Jensen
Glen Lambert
Edward
Tex) Sweatfield
Duane Paulson
Duff Anderson
Grand Opening Prizes Include Leather Handbag and Moccasins
Work and plastics are among the prizes at the grand opening. The giveaway includes handmade leather handbag and wallet for adults and a variety for children such as paints moccasins molding sets and a steamboat model kit with an electric motor.
First Security Bank organises February week long ag tour
First Security Bank of Utah and West Coast Livestock Journal plan a week long education tour for ranchers and agricultural businessmen from February 22 to March 1. Harold H Sargent says 200 to 300 visitors are expected for the 3000 mile bus trip visiting Cedar City Kingman Prescott Phoenix Yuma Imperial Valley Los Angeles Bakersfield and side trips to Farmers Market in Los Angeles Stanford LDS Church farm and Old Mexico. Transportation lodging and meals will be arranged at wholesale cost with about 125 per person to cover expenses. Further details available from Vernal branch officers.
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Piret Hecace Ity Bank of Utah
West Coast Livestock Journal
Harold H Sargent
Firat Security
Vernal
Vernal Chamber of Commerce
Mvestock
Wong
Cedar City
Kingman
Prescott
Phoenix
Yuma
Imperial Valley
Los Angeles
Cakersfield
Sargent
Stanford University
LDS
Chireh Farm Pear
Old Mexico
First Security Bank
Commissioners Outline Strategy for Booster TV Clampdown
Article reports Uintah County commissioners planning meetings with state and county officials after FCC ordered booster TV stations shut or convert within 90 days. FCC ruling blocks licensing of VHF boosters due to interference. local leaders seek aid from civic groups and Gov Clyde, while residents worry about converters and set re-tuning costs.
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Uniton Ccuduty
Federal Communications Commission
Ulutah
Seeker
Cole
Associated Civic Clubs
Southern
Utah
Booster Systems
George D Clyde
Uintah County
FCC
Washington
Colorado
Steve McNichols
Gordon Alcott
Len Allott
FCC Ins
Commylasion
VITF
Three Uintah School Board Members to Take Oaths
Three Uintah School District Board of Education members will take the oath of office for four years. Oaths to be administered by county clerk Morris Cook. Incumbent president A Don Batty of Vernal, Alvin G Dowden of Vernal, and Ruth Hastem of Jensen to serve as new board members. Haslem previously served on the board. Holdover members Grant Pickup and D Diayne Morrill remain.
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Uintah School District Board of Education
Morris Cook
County Clerk Board
Don Batty
Vernal
Alvin G. Dowden
Ruth 1. Healem
Jensen
Haslem
Morria It
Gouk
Batty
Gilneas
Maeser
Dry Fork
Bowden
New Vernal
Ashley
South Vernal
Ruth Hastem
Precinct 1
Davis,Napley
Bonanza
Ted Wyatt
Grant Pickup
Randlett
I'recinct 4
Diayne Morrill
Tridel
Training trip for Gearle Electric and Tekt workers
Garth Datty a Gearle Electric partner and DeLyle Billings a serviceman attend a two day Westinghouse school in Salt Lake City to study new laundry equipment and appliances and return to Vernal Friday.
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Garth Datty
Gearle Electric
DeLyle Billings
Erviceman
Westinghouse
Salt Lake City
Vernal Frrijay
Precinct 6 Pickups New Union Board Leaders
Presenting Precinct 6, Mr Pickup becomes president of the Union Board of Managers at the January meeting and Mr Morris continues as the United School District representative to the Union Board.
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Pickup
Union
Gh Schoo
Lof
Morris
United School District
Vernal City Council Sets Budget For 1959
Vernal City Council approved a 1959 operating budget of 404 755 with a 195 mill levy on an assessed 3 268 000 valuation. The 1958 budget was 425 269 with a 21 mill levy on 2 094 000 valuation. Carryovers total about 112 640 with 35 580 earmarked for investment or use in digit service payments. Major income sources include military levy 59 550 water charges 88 960 sewer charges 20 875 fines and parking 16 000 and merchants changes 33 000. The city auditor says the 1958 financial statement shows Vernal in sound condition.
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Vernal City
WIM Ten
Vernal Jet Pilot Hurt In Guam Fighter Crash
US Army Air Forces Second Lt. Mirs J. Hack Ing of Vernal was reported slightly improved but still in serious condition after an F-86 Sabrejet crash in Guam. The accident occurred during landing after a routing mission. the pilot was not killed, though the plane was demolished. His wife Susan in Guam phoned his parents in Vernal with the update.
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USAP
Mirs J. Hack Ing
Vernal
Lt Hacking
Qwen Hacking
Mae Fer
Guan
Macsér Baturs
Hacking
Susan
Guam
Utah
Filer Wavel
Busan Wacking
Red Cross Chairman Receives Guam Telegram on Injured Man
Uintah County Red Cross home service chairman Paul Lemon received a telegram from Guam on St. Mirn Macking s condition listing fractures to the jaw and leg, a left foot compound fracture, third degree burns, and a shift from critical to serious. The message states evacuation to the United States contemplated on or before January 20.
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Paul Lemon
Home Service
Uintah County
Top Professional Boxing Card Scheduled at Uintah High Gym
Vernal Kiwanis officials announce a top professional fight card for Friday January 16 at Uintah High Gym. Attractions include Jay Fullmer and Don Fullmer of West Jordan, with Don W. paired against an opponent to be announced. Heavyweight LaMar Clark of Cedar City faces PAM Paxton of Phoenix Arizona, plus Ute Trike Boxing teams provide rest of undercard. Proceeds fund a new football field score board for Uintah High School.
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Cimsalagib
Vernal Kiwanis Club
Ate Ym
Uintahigh Bulool Gym
Jay Fullmer
Don Fullmer
West Jordan
Don WH
Cordell Olds
Jaya
LaMar Clark
Cedar City
Pam Paxton
Phoenia
Arizona
AAA
Salt Lake Rosery Club
Leonard Lopez
del Shayanaux
Roland McCook
Johnny Cesspooch
Tramon Reédcap
Uintah High School
Uintah School District Opens Adult Class Registrations
Uintah School District announces adult education registration on Tuesday January 13 and Friday January 16 from 7 to 9 pm at Uintah High School. Additional registrations for Union High School and Todd School will be announced later. Courses in Vernal include accounting typing shorthand languages and crafts with a $5 commercial and $3 non commercial fee. If a class fails to schedule a full refund is issued. Contact the school board office at phone 573 for information.
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Uintah
Uintah High School
Union High School
Todd School
School Board
Local boxing card teased with future fight plans
General chairman ore Al Tassaler and officials Frank Couture Paul Armstrong and Dart Johnaon announced a rumored major rematch card expected to top the last event. Rexall Drug reservations line 73 offered tickets for the anticipated bout.
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Ore al Tassaler
Frank Couture
Paul
Armstrong
Dart Johnaon
Leo Conk
Wow Marts
Rexall Drug
Uintah County Plans Move to New Building in February
Uintah County officials will begin moving into the new county building by February 1 though some areas may remain unfinished. Total cost projected at 304000 with a 400000 bond. furnishings to come from 8000 to 10000 plus interest. Purchases require purchase orders. bills without orders not accepted. Landscaping guidance to be provided by USU expert. New committee assignments set for the year.
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Uintah County
Mengen Construction
Col of
Altamont
Uinta County Commission
Commissionera
Farnaworth
Couny
A. Emith
USU
Orville Bwaln
Curt Dudley
Wel
Teenage Driver Hits School Bus in Vernal Incident
A 17 year old driver Boyd Creech of Vernal plowed a 1949 Mercury into a parked school bus at 10th West and US 40 Monday at 8:45 pm injuring no one. The bus had light damage while the car suffered about 200 dollars in damage. Police chief Claudius Banks led the investigation with officials including Commissioner Harold Mekteey.
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10Th West
Sturt
Boyd Creech
Vernal
Creech
Cnly
Claudius A. Banks
Uintah and Union clash in pivotal Friday game
Uintah faces Union in a crucial league tilt at Union gym as both high schools vie for Uintah Division basketball supremacy. Coach Bart Johnson and Leo Conk lead Uintah after a perfect soph year, with Duchesne and Altamont contending for second as Tabiona eyes wins to boost their season.
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Uintah
Union
Joop
Uinted
Union Gym
Salt Lake Sports
Bart Johnson
Leo Conk
Duchesne
Altamont
Tiny Tablona
Utes
Tablona
Longhorn
Jalr
Tabiona
Toby School
Gary Sutton
Ute
Ty Tott
Public meeting with lawmakers to hear questions
State Senator B Jr String pam Vernal and State Representative Leland Sowards Verbal will hold a public session Friday from 2 to 4 pm at the city office. The meeting invites local residents to ask questions before they depart for the State Legislature.
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B, Jr. Stringpam
Vernal
Leland Sowards
D-Vernal
Salt Lake City
Newborn Son for Mr and Mrs Tolis Maw of Clearfield
Mr and Mrs Tolis Maw of Clearfield welcome a son named Michael born December 28. Paternal grandfather is Owert Hawa of Naples. Holly is serving with the U S Air Force and stationed at Clearfield.
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Tolis Maw
Clearfield
Michael
Owert Hawa
Naples
Holly
Gery Ving
U. S
Alrforce
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Harotd Sargent
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Horma McLean
Uiniah County 411 Club Council
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Whitney D. Hammnond
May C. Bamyuels
Earl J. Freeman
Harald McKee
Fred M. Reynolds
Morris R. Cook
Norman R. Fletcher
Dert Stoddard
Ballard
Lola Anderson
Nay E. Nash
Orville Swain
Don M. Walker
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Ien Gines
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Robert Rowley
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