Old Jail Controversy Seen As Ballot Issue
Controversy over the old Vernal jail shifts toward a ballot issue as Daughters of Utah Pioneers push renovation plans. A DUP delegation presented petitions and discussed leasing the building for a museum while commissioners consider timing and funding. Meanwhile bids for a maple floor at the Vernal National Guard Armory were to open Wednesday.
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Vernal Express
Daughters of Utah Pioneers
DUP
Ira Petergon
Virdie Stewart
Ie Ifrth
Studio-Witkirts
Esiesitastom
Douglas Chew
Marlin
Welfare Work and Future Plans Highlight Ashley LDS Conference
Ashley Stake members focused on welfare work and future plans at the conference. Stake President Wallis announced seven acres near the seminary, a fund drive for a new stake center, and possible construction of four chapels. He noted a few years before building, with sales of the old site helping fund the move.
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Ashley Stake
Wm DB. Wallis
Wallis
Church
Vernal Officials Report Scouting University Opens February
Vernal officials outline progress on Dinosaur bill amendments and announce the Scout University of Scouting opening Monday at 7:30 pm in Glines Ward chapel. Courses include Basic Cub Scout Boy Scout Explorer Den Meeting and Troop Committee with instructors named. participation requires attending all three sessions for graduation certificates.
Colton Leads Utah Cattlemen to Dallas Convention
Hugh W Colton of Vernal president of Utah Cattlemen's Assn leads a large Utah stockmen delegation to the 63rd annual American National Cattlemen's Assn convention in Dallas Texas January 27 to 30. Over 2000 cattlemen from 40 states to discuss research marketing and production. Utah aims to bid for 1961 Salt Lake City meeting. Speakers include W S Spong e Darty Goldwater Price Daniels and others.
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Vernal
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American National Cattlemen’s Agsn
Dallas
Texas
American National Cow Belles
American National Cattlemen's
Clyde King
Boulder
Garfield County
Salt Lake City
Jack” Milburn
Association
Mont Tander
Tota
W. S. Sponge
Arizona
Darty
Price Daniels_Elgin
Robertson
Uintah District Boy Scout Court of Honor Monday
Uintah District monthly Boy Scout Court of Honor is set for Monday at 7 30 pm in Glines Ward chapel hosted by Troop 234. The ceremony will open the 1960 Uintah District University of Scouting with about 45 minutes for the opening court. Three Eagle Scout badges will be awarded as the highlight of the evening. All scouts, parents, and adult leaders are urged to attend.
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Glines Ward Chapel
Ben W. Lindsay
Uintah District Advancement
Tonor
University of Scouting
Uintah
Lindsay
Notable Texas Officials Attend National Ag Meeting
A gathering in Dallas drew major state and university figures including Dr T Shaw administrator of the USDA research service Frank A Barrett general counsel of the USDA Prof Merrell DeGrafft from Cornell N Y Dr L N Stonaker of Colorado State Univ Fort Collins Colo G Ott Romney deputy director of the Presidents Council on Youth Fitness Dr W J Dickinson pastor of Highland Park Methodist Church Dallas Norman Moser of DeKalb Tex president of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Rancher John Imgartner of San Martin Call the American National secretary C W McMillan Denver and Milburn among others.
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T Shaw
US Department of Agriculture
Research Service
Frank A. Barrett
USDA
Merrell DeGrafft
Cornell University
Ithaca
N. Y
11. N. Stonaker
Colorado State University
Fort Collins
Colo
G. Ott Romney
Norman Moser
DeKalb
Texas
Teas
Southwestern
Fish Hatchery at Jones Hole Urged by Utah Official
Harold Crane director of Utah State Fish and Game warned at Vernal Rod and Gun Club meeting that a Jones Hole hatchery is needed to supply Flaming Gorge reservoir but would be blocked if Dinosaur National Monument boundaries expand. He cited Growing Utah population, a $60 million hunting and fishing industry, and noted Whiterocks hatchery is at capacity. New officers and directors were elected, and other speakers discussed duck stamps funding, Flaming Gorge Dam impact, and wildlife federation plans.
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Washington
A Bingham
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Dinosaur Quarry
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Gorge
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Dinosaur National Monument
Whiterocks
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Date Jensen
Mrs. King
Jora Burnell Haws
Lyman Merkley
Glen Lambert
Tex Sweatfield
Paul G Stringham
State Fish and Game Commission
Virgil Draney
Jack Allshouse
Utah Wildlife Federation
Emerson, Smith
McCraney
Leota Bottoms
Turner
King
Burnell Traws
Ralph A. Preece
Ahdraw R. Me. Conkie
Ashley National Forest
Rex. J. Morgan
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Dinosaar
National Monument
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Joe Harrington
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Trepra Ant
Uteh
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Jrasamalaalat
Bob Tauber
Conley
Clade M
Garmes
Altamont Longhorns
Uintah Utes
Union
Altamont
Duchesne
Ulintah
Indians
Utes
Redskins
Eagles
Johnson
Vernal Gang
Dog Licenses Required In February City Campaign
Buell Bennett city superintendent announces February dog license drive to curb stray dogs. A house to house canvass begins Feb 1 with license issued only on proof of rabies vaccination. licenses cost 2.50 for male and spayed female dogs and 5 for unspayed females. Unlicensed dogs will be disposed of.
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Buell Bennett
Dennett
Hepatitis Precaution Closes Social Events in Naples
In Naples the LDS Ward canceled banquets dinners and functions involving food as five cases of infectious hepatitis were reported. Bishop Morris R Cook said it is precautionary due to the disease's infectious nature. All other meetings will be held. Naples School will maintain a normal schedule including school lunches as only a few cases have been clearly identified.
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Naples
LDS
Morris R Cook
Uintah County Panel Sets Meeting Over Fall Problem
County commissioners phoned leaders of local clubs and businesses to arrange a meeting at 7 30 pm Thursday in the county building to discuss the ongoing fall problem and seek community input.
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Uintah County
Flaming Gorge Dam concrete work will begin in July
Officials say one million yards of concrete for Flaming Gorge Dam will be poured after July. Van Smith of Arch Constructors outlined cooling plans using Green River water and 1300 miles of pipe. He noted submerged access roads will complicate early work but labor disputes are resolved and the north abutment has been moved back to a firmer foundation.
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Vernal Chamber of Commerce
Glen Canyon
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