Utes Defeat Duchesne 59 to 42 In Utah High School Action
Uintah High defeats Duchesne 59 to 42 as the Utes surge midgame. In the B team clash Uintah’s 33 to 13 win fuels a strong start, with Dennie Lee scoring 34 points for Uintah and a 31 15 halftime edge over Duchesne.
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Utes
Duchesne
Upton
Uintah Tigh Rede
Uintah
Uintah High
Wis
Dennie Lee
Sasimmiome Ata Pfoa
Uinth
Darke
Ashley Forest safety record set at five and a half years
January 7 1953 marked five and a half consecutive years of work on the Ashley National Forest without a lost time accident Forest Supervisor Wm D Hurst notes 284 000 man hours logged by forest rangers crews and workers without a lost time incident District Ranger Glen A Lambert of Vernal Utah leads the accident prevention program since 1940 praising safety plans and accident investigations to improve conditions in hazardous undertakings.
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Ashleyational
Forest
Wm. D. Hurst
Unite States Forest Service
Alle Serean
Tee Bensylvania
Glen A. Lambert
Vernal
Utah
Ashley
Ell
Nine Men Enter Armed Forces and 12 Discharged in Utah County
Nine men from Uintah County entered the armed forces at Fort Douglas and Fort Ont, while 12 were discharged in the past month. Inductees include Shirley Williamson Wayne Martin Vernal and Mark Eugene Cloward. Discharges list Alvin Ale Sgt Richard Samedi Gene L Ferguson Roscoe H Justice Ervin Ben Wil Jensen and others with Navy and Marine Corps separations.
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Uintah County
Ft. Dougie
Lake City
Ft. ‘Ont
Sien
Bhirley
Williamson
Kan Wis Murray
Mark Eugene Cloward
Vernal
Wayne Mean Ed Aay Fiderson
Gord
Vines
Caldwell
Lo Point Beg
Gusher
Pie
Roscoe H. Justee
Lanois
Ervin Ben Wil Jensen
J Loupe
Fantien
Bie Sterbert
Stephens
Arkansas
Edward Cob
Green River Carries Huge Volume Water
The Green river exports an average of 1,273,300 acre feet annually past Green River Wyoming, about one sixth of Upper Colorado basin contract deliveries to the lower basin at Lee's Ferry. The report notes contributions from Blackfork Sage Creek Marsh Creek Currant Henrys Fork and Yampa amounts. Jensen flow totals and evaporation losses are discussed with continued details on page 5.
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Green River
Wyo
Upper Colorado River Commission
Colorado River
Lee's Ferry
Linwood
Blacksfork
Sage Creek
Henry's Fork
Lonettes
Green
Birch Creek
Burntfork
Jensen
Utah
Maybelle
Lily Park
Put
Barnett Injured Tobogganing Near Rock Sacer
Barnett suffered a broken back when a toboggan struck an object sending him and rider Garth Batty into the air on a Rock Sacer hill run. The 4 p.m. accident sent him to Ulnjah Canty Hospital where he is reported to be improving. Others in the party include Paul Batty Wooly Searle John Barton and Dr. Vern Nielson.
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Barnett
Rock Sacer
Roper Hill
Mr. Barnett
Garth Batty
Ulnjah Canty Hospital
Bey Hang
Paul Batty
Wooly Searle
John Barton
Vern Nielson
Vernal Chamber commends building in valley
The Vernal Chamber of Commerce lauds local businesses for remodeling and constructing new quarters. The open letter praises recent investments, says the changes brighten the city and county, and asks readers to convey congratulations to those shaping Vernal’s future.
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Vernal Chamber OF Commerce
Valley
Vernal Chamber of Commerce Hotel
Chamber of Commerce
Uintah High School Accredited for 26th Year
Uintah High School has been accredited for the 26th year by the Northwest Association of Secondary and Higher Schools. The accreditation praises school harmony, staff cooperation, and student leadership while noting adjustments to teacher pupil ratios and a warning on teacher loads.
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Uintah
Uintah High School
Northwest Associaton
Max Abbott
Ula Week
Robart Wis
Ulntah
Association
High Ool
March of Dimes Drives Urged to Raise Record Polio Fund
Uintah County leaders Alvin Bowden and Vida Shep herd urge residents to boost March of Dimes contributions as the drive enters its second full week. A Mother’s March led by Billy Roberta, a variety show January 30 31 at Uintah High School Auditorium, and ongoing ticket sales by Scout troops and school clubs are planned to support the polio fight. Proceeds from Malin Theatre January 14 15 and Vogue noon matinee will also go to the March of Dimes.
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Uintah County
Alvin Bowden
Vida Shepherd
Pollo
Billly Roberta
Ann King
Saya
Bowden
Ersona
Bic
Police capture three army prison escapees near Vernal
Five people were injured in a head on crash near Roosevelt as Utah Highway Patrol and Vernal officers captured three army prison escapees from Lampoc California after a roadblock three miles north of Vernal. The escapees and a four other injured were treated at Roosevelt and LDS Hospitals in Salt Lake City.
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Vernal
Roosevelt
S. Behway
G.iei Jured
Robert Don Ny
Bee Ak Mountain
Tome
Kay Bits Sere
Leslie
Dennis
Anti
Clarence Oberhansly
Duchesne
Roosevelt Hospital
Teo
Halen
Utah
Vernal City
Go Road
Lampoc
California
Joe Richardson Polio Victim Improves in S L
Eight year old Joe Richardson, son of Mr and Mrs Taccon, is improving at General Hospital in Lake City after being flown from Christina to Salt Lake City. He contracted bulbar poliomyelitis affecting the throat but is reported to be on the road to recovery despite a long convalescence ahead.
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Joe Richardson
S. L
Mr. and i Taccon
Gener + Hospital
Laka City
Christina
Salt Like
Salt Lake City
Dorris V. Benton
Roosevelt
Benton
Fish and Game Commission Approves Stewart Lake Work
The Utah Fish and Game Commission approved four federal aid projects for 1955 budget including the Stewart Lake Migratory Waterfowl Refuge reconstruction near Jensen for 13000 and a statewide fisheries resource inventory. Also planned are a preliminary survey of Great Salt Lake public shooting grounds and a fenced public access right of way into private lands near Willard. A 11 year old student injury incident is noted with ongoing investigation.
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Utah Fish and Game Commission
Stewart Lake
Jensen
Great Salt Lake
Willard Jay
Snowstorm Triggers Two Car Crashes Near Jengen
A late winter storm left 3 inches of snow in Ver nal Thursday morning and dropped temperatures to 21 degrees above zero. Two accidents occurred in United County when a truck and trailer driven by Roy Wilson slid while climbing a hill and collided with a 1940 convertible driven by Wilbert Bott.
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Serae Ie Forthern Uy
Vernal
United County
Roy Wilson
Arteala
Coto
Colo
State Patrol Warns Ulan Plate Update for Out-of-State Registrations
Highway Patrol warns residents of Uliah County with out of state 1052 plates and defense plates to obtain Ulan plates and registration immediately or face arrest. Sammy Hatch of the State Highway Patrol cautioned disobedience will lead to enforcement actions.
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Sammy Hatch
State Highway Patrol
Uliah County
Ulan
Colorado Appropriates 65000 for Douglas Pass Road
The state allocates 65000 to improve the Douglas Pass road linking Rangely to Grand Junction. The plan aims to widen curves and enhance safety along the route between the oil fields, with expected reductions in travel distance between Vernal and Grand Junction. The text notes related highway work and regional impact, including high level approvals.
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Colo
Douglas Pass
Coll Frais
Rangely Oil
Grand Jungilon
Douglas Creek Pass
Dan Brarnion
Floredo State Iway
Artis County
Mesa
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Uintah ‘Tabjona
Altamont Sau
Aasse Ng
Glen A, Lambert
Ashley Forest
March of Dimes
Pai'Johnson
Georgia
J. Wallace Johnson
Bountiful
Fish and Game Commission
Vidin Bho
Vernalai City
Ulatah County
Thia
Ned Hoss
Lefts
Istrecurer
Billie Roberts
Mothers
Sri Lowe
Spains
Highway Patrol
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