County Officials Hear Request For More Home Rule
Nearly 000 members including Uintah County officials attended the annual Utah State Association of County Officials convention at the Newhouse Motel Salt Lake City. President WI Johnston urged a return to home rule, criticizing centralized government as weakening all levels. The talk followed a view that state and local services should be provided locally to preserve governance. (Continued on page 8)
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Uintah
W I Johnston
Utah State Association of County
Newhouse
Salt Lake City
Johnston
State Road approves $240000 in Steinaker realignment
Utah State Road Commission and the Bureau of Reclamation authorize a 240000 project to realign State Road 4 near Steinaker Reservoir. The $160000 state share covers part of Utah 34 realignment. the Bureau contributes 80000. The plan splits into 2 segments: 23 miles by the reservoir with a 22 foot gravel surface and 9.7 miles toward Ashtey Forest boundary with a 25 foot roadway, to prevent inundation when the reservoir fills. Additional local projects include US 40 near Uintah River for 863000, U-33 from Castle Gate to Duchesne County line for 160900, and Altamont to Altonah totaling 225000.
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Utah State Road Commission
Bureau of Reclamation
Steinaker Reservoir
Utah 34
Bureau
Ashtey Forest
Jocal Interrest
State Road Commission
Duchesne County
Uintah River
Uintah County
Castle Gate
Carbon County
Peight
Altamont Vio
Bluebell
Altamont
Altonah
Ashley Stake Conference Highlights Choral Selections
The Ashley Stake LDS conference featured the appointment of Mrs Mazié Christensen as Relief Society president, with new counselors and additions to the quorums. Morning session drew 809 attendees as choirs from eight wards performed under Lee Squire. remarks centered on spiritual themes and the year’s activities.
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Ashley Stake Lds
Stake Tabernacle
Mra
Mazié Christensen
Agatako Relief Society
LaMond Pay
Heller Society
Mre Christensen
Mre_ Clara Mall
Dagmat
Atake
Lee Squire
Blake
Eva FP
Match
Toni Goodeich
Margena Tall
Eloise Merkley
Evelyn
Nack- Ing
Knte Cool
Mortis Vernon
Virginia Goodrich
Don Wardle
Doris Morrill
Imshop
Victor Dingham
Directory Pages Get Action Fast
The Vernal Express urges readers to consult the business and professional directory on page 0 and the Oil Service Directory on page 7 to find fast, prompt services. It highlights how a serviceman or neighbor hood grocery can be located by using these directories for addresses and phone numbers.
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Vernal Express
Wyoming Catches Vernal Burglar Returns to Jail
Dallas Richardson, a ten year old Vernal burglar, was recaptured in Newcastle after slipping from a sheriff's breakfast break at the Commercial Motel. Deputy Sheriff Carl Staley made a 4126 mile round trip to fetch him. Richardson faces multiple charges including burglary and related offenses. authorities doubt additional charges will be filed.
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Dallas Richardson
Carl Staley
Newcastle
Wyo
Tichardson
Sheriff's
Tie
Hig
Richardson
Naples
Btaley
Uintah Hoopsters Face Altamont For Top-Tie Bid
Uintah hoops clash with Altamont on Friday as the two vie for a share of the top spot in the division. Uintah rolled to a 39-2 victory over Duchesne, while Altamont upset Union 47-34. The three teams, Uintah Union and Altamont, each sit at two wins and one loss. Brian Wright led the Utes with 14 points, Button 11, and McNaughton 10 as Duchesne was held to long shots. The Utes’ B team won 42-29. David Childs and Ronnia Merkley led with 12 and 10. The varsity next hosts Judge Memorial in a Saturday practice game.
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Ute
Aquad
Altamaht
Uintah Weigh
Duchesne Haglesa
Aliamont Longhorns
Union Cougars
Cougars
Wintah
Union
Aliamont
Brian Wright
Utes
Duchesne
Button
McNaughton
Britt Horrocks
George Lia
Marc Bingham
Slenline
Pope
Roberts
Merrill
Snyder
David Childs
Ronnia Merkley
Judge Memorial
Balt Lake
Honpsters
DeKalb Petroleum opens Vernal office plans large gas program
DeKalb Petroleum, moving its Lubbock Texas division to Vernal, announces an extensive natural gas exploration program on the Ute Trail Unit, 85 miles south of Vernal. The unit covers 64,000 acres with five gas discoveries in the Middle Wasatch and Middle Green River formations.
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DeKalb Petroleum
Comepany
Ua Trail
Vernal
Coltharp
Slayton Simmons
Wwere
Paul Pugh
Mesa Verde
Tara Cs Hig Ok
Miracle and Wooster of
Ver“nal
Th Rosa, Construction Co. Willl
Osurvey
DeKalb
Range 22
Wasatch
Ulntala Basin
Lubbock
Texas
Montana
Chant Progress
DeKalb Petroleum Co
Ute Trail
Uintah County
Dewey Noas
L. Mt. Miracle
W. C. Montgomery
Menage
Stewart Ashton
J.R. Ray
Moon Lake Electric Energizes Line to Flaming Gorge Dam
Moon Lake Electric Inc completes a 41 mile transmission line from Vernal to Flaming Gorge Dam powering Dutch John and the dam site. A temporary substation cost 115000, with the high voltage system planned for Vernal and the dam area at a quarter million. The 69000 volt supply currently serves contractors, with eventual 115000 volt interconnects to Yellowstone hydro and regional towns.
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Moon Lake Electric, Inc
Flaming Gorge
Dutch John
Flaming Gorge Dam
Moon Lake Electric
Vernal
Red
Wash
Bonanza
Tangery
Levta
Ioka
Talmadge
Yellowstone Hydro
Plent
Dilly Eder
CHL Guernsey & Co
Ned Wash
Rand Mission Hnex
National Guard States Contest for Top Beauty in Vernal
Vernal hosts Miss Vernal National Guard contest featuring Kay Johnson Celia Kay Jenkins Jeanne Siddoway Marya Oaks and Judy Murray from local clubs. One queen and two attendants chosen to perform at the Military Ball Feb 14. contestants perform talent wear bathing suits and formals and may be flown to Boise City to compete for Miss Utah National Guard.
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Vernal
Vernal National Guard
National Guard
Kay Johnson
Vernal Liena Club
Celia Kay Jenkins
Federated Women’s Club of
Roosevelt
Jeanne Siddoway
Vernal Ki
Balt Lake City
Mies
Utah National Guard
Bargains Galore On Dollar Days Here Next Week
Vernal merchants unveil Community Dollar Days starting Friday February 9 with the Vernal Chamber of Commerce promoting outstanding bargains. Stores feature wide selections and money saving values as dollars go farther and the cost of living eases for shoppers.
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Vernal Area
Retail ‘Merchants Committee
Bounty Day Bounty Payments Scheduled for February 2
Bounty day falls on the last Saturday of January and the courthouse will be closed. Bounties will be paid Monday February 2 at 1 20 pm at the regular time.
Utah Contestant to Attend D.C. Cherry Blossom Event
The event lists Utah as a contestant at the Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C. Judges will be flown in from National Guard headquarters at Fort Douglas in Salt Lake City. Expected attendees include General Max E. Filet and Col Verbert L. Price among state dignitaries.
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Utah
Washington, D.C
Jfrom National Guard
Ft Douglas
Salt Lake City
Max E. Filet
Cot Verbert L. Price
Phosphate Development Progresses in Vernal Chamber Meeting
A Vernal Chamber report highlights progress of phosphate development in the area. Western Phosphate Inc official Elwood Lentz praises regional efforts while Uintah Basin officials discuss upcoming visits by state legislators and possible junior college prospects. The article also notes a preliminary inquest into a veterinarian sheepherder Don Martinez’s death near Vernal, with findings pending final report.
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Caet
Staley
Uintah County
Don
Martinez
Vernal
Ita
Sheen
Vernal Chamber of Commerce
Elwood I Lentz
Western Phosphatéey, Inc
Chamber
Lents
Uintah Basin
Lee
Vernal Dog Owners Must Vaccinate All Month February
Vernal city requires dog owners to license and vaccinate pets during February. Certificates must be shown when applying for a license. Fees stated: $250 for male dogs and $3 for female dogs unless spayed, which adjusts the fee.
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Mcense
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Steinaker
Ashley Stake
Wyoming
Uintah Hoopsters
Vernal Offic
Progrem
Fatlea
Puch
John Paul
Montgomery
David
Dianne
Pamela
Coker
Ray
Price
Provo
Johnson Ie
Itsings
National Guard States
Contest For Top Beauty
Greed Draw
McKee Draw
Varriel
Tee
Uintah Bera
Vernet
Bounty Day
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