State commissions reorganized under new law
The article describes a broad reorganization of state commissions effective July. It lists various commissions and officials involved, noting the new structure shifts functions among bodies, with only the Wilbustus and Industrial Development commission gaining wholly new duties. Banking and liquor controls shift, while the governor retains appointment power for the banking head and fish and game supervision moves to a part time commission.
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New Stata
Wok
Wef
Herbert I Maw
Staet Ymier
Provo
Hacking Price
Oscar W Carlson
Ball City
A S Brown
Pimmhof
Balt Lake City
Ora Bundy
Ogden Fish and Game
Newell
St George George H
Fish and Gamt
Ote Fish and Game
Fish and Gare
Treen Lquor Control
Ane Digital Commissions
Industrial
Flremena Persian
Unance Commission
Vernal Paintings Praised At Utah Art Center Exhibit
Vernal paintings by Gordon N Cope are showcased at the Utah Art Center in Salt Lake City as part of a federal art program public service plan. The 14 Uintah Basin sketches, intended for Uintah High School in Vernal, form a permanent collection alongside other geography themed works.
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Ulth
Art Center
Salt Lake
Uintah Basin
Gordon N Cope
Uintah High School
Flay J Bird
Utah Arts Project
WEA
Copell
Dinosaur Monument
Dinosaur Range
Green River
Vernal
Cope
Utah approves new traffic laws in 1944 session
New regulations take effect Tuesday tightening some rules while liberalizing others. Daytime speed limit on open Utah highways becomes 60 miles per hour with 80 mph in effect at night. headlight use at night is mandatory. all property damage accidents over 25 dollars must be reported within 24 hours. hit and run and second drunken driving offenses are harsher. Pedestrians gain right of way at marked crossings and signals. bicycles face stricter equipment and riding rules, with limits on passengers and two abreast riding, and required signals and lights.
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Utah
Patriotic Program Opens July Celebration in Vernal
The July 4 events include a town square program at 7 30 p m with Mistress of ceremonies Mrs Ruth Haistein. It features musical selections by Uintah High, a prayer by Grant West, a procession of performers and a pledge of allegiance. Fishing season opens in Uintah high country streams and Strawberry Reservoir with early reports of mixed success and a few good catches despite winter fish kills.
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Milton Suga
Ruth Haistein
Jinnish
Uintah Nigh School
Kat
Emgar
H Grant West
LDS Vernal Seminary
Karl Engar
Ralph Kennard Howerd Lewis
Lloyd Calder
God Bless America
Mary Mannari
John Mitchell Paulist
Dillon Judd
United States
J W Hallwood
Congregational
Jehurch
Etrawberry
Henry
Slough
Strawberry Reservoir
Cavor
Tower Artas
Mr Mlaugh
Laura McKee Former Vernal Resident Dies in South Jordan
Laura Catherine McKee born September 20 1920 in Vernal to William F and Alice McKee died Monday at her South Jordan home from brain illness. Survived by three brothers Clifton Gladé and Bobbie in South Jordan. sisters Mrs Dan Farer of Spokane and Mary Alice Fay and Coy of South Jordan. grandfather Joseph A McKee of South Jordan. Funeral held Wednesday at 2 pm in the South Jordan LDS ward chapel with burial in South Jordan cemetery.
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South Jordan
Laura Catherine MeKer
Wiliam F
Alice McKee
Biss McKee
Vernal
Clifton Gladé
Bobbie McKee
Folly
Dan Far
Spokace
Mary Alice ‘Fay
Coy McKee
Joseph A McKee
LDS Ward
Purlas Wes
Plans Formed for Hot Lunches at Uintah and Alterra Highs
Plans for hot lunches in Uintah and Alterra high schools emerged after meetings with Uintah county officials and Varina schools PTAs. The program, backed by the National government, would provide lunches prepared by unions under government supervision for three cents, aiding long-distance riders. Parental support in Uintah county is urged to implement the plan, with continued coverage noted as a continuation on Page Four.
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Uintah
Alterra
Uintah County
Varina
Echool
Linteh High School
Aller Is High School
Blue Bench and Ouray Projects To Be Examined
Vernal engages in a multi month survey of the Ouray Valley and Blue Bench projects under supervisor D A Prescott. The crew includes J Gordon Anderton Eugene Nieken and Rupert HK Wresch with offices in the courthouse and later in the Uintah State Bank building. Prescott met local groups at Duchesne regarding the Blue Bench survey.
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Prescott
Duchesne
Blue Bench
DeVere Carroll Named Head of Vernal Rodeo
DeVere Carroll elected president to fill the vacancy from the late Guy Samuels death at a Vernal Rodeo Association meeting held in the Bank of Vernal directors room. Lee Bennion elected vice president, committees report progress, rodeo planned for August 14 as eastern Utah’s largest three day event. A WPA fence project enclosing the fairgrounds proceeds, cost about 1500 dollars, sponsored by Uintah County. admission prices for day and season tickets to stay the same.
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Vernal Rodeo Association Inc
Bank of Vernal
DeVere Carroll
Guy
Samuels Lee Bennion
Carrol
Utah
WPA
Fair Grounds
Uniton County
Funeral Services For Marion Capps Held On July 5
Funeral services for Marion Capps aged 74 were held at Masser Wart Chapel Saturday at 2 00 PM under the direction of the Misser Bishopric. Mr Capps died Wednesday morning at his home from a heart attack after an illness of three weeks.
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Marion Capps
Masser Wart
Misser
Capps
47 Youths Register July 1 in Uintah County for Selective Service
Erland Preece secretary of the Uintah Draft Board No 19 reports that 47 youths registered Tuesday in the second draft proclamation by the president. Of these, 17 were from outside Uintah County, leaving 30 Uintah County registrants. A number of draft-age men are already in military service.
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Uintah County
Erland Preece
Yvernu Draft Board No 19
Uintah
Unis
Groups Protest Removal of Dinosaur Bones in Uintah County
County commissioners met in a busy session Monday as the Dinosaur Gateway Committee urged expeditions gathering fossils in Uintah County. Basin Hospital seeks 500 more dollars for immediate needs. hospital board granted by unanimous consent. The session also honored the hospital for good condition and thanked donors who funded interior redecorations. Continues on Page Eight.
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Basin Hospital
Intah
Henderson
Uinta County
Alsn
Dinosaur Gateway
Jensen Wiley E Stewart
E E. Heaton
Frank P Wellman
Vernal I O
Dasin Livestock Show
Uintah County
Basid
Big Celebration Opens with Campus Carnival and Circus
Readers learn of a Thursday celebration at the campus featuring a Legion program and sale. A carnival with a floor show includes the Dahl Dancers and Miss Norma Howé, plus a dance called the Rift. Admission plus a 2 cent door tax applies.
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Legion Ceill
Ildren
Sige
Lesion Circus
Lcircus
Dahl
Norma Howé
Ate Gen
Aiated
Tntarvaia
Five Uintah Basin power sites to be studied in Utah
Washington officials reveal five sites Flaming Gorge Derk Canyon Dewey Bplitmountain and Rathesnake in eastern Ute will be inspected by Dr Charles Merriam, vice chairman of the national resources board, over the next fortnight. His report will guide the Interior Secretary Harold Ickes on where the federal government should pursue power development in Utah.
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Washington Dcg
Charles & Merriam
National Resources Board
Merriam
East Lake City
Flaming Gorge
Derk Canyon
Dewey
Rathesnake
Easter Ute
Secretary of the Interior
Harold Lockes
Abe Murdock
Utah
Murdock
Semito
Nattoris Resources Planning Board
Ickes Io
Reclamation “Bureau
Teaying
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Utah Art Center
Great Britain
Latuardiatthown Feft Moet
Office of Civillah Defense
Navy
Laura
McKee
U.S
Stater Department
Peture
Rs Leeds
New York
Novavigile Diggeat
New York City
Johannes Borchrra
Conrac
J O Jones
J C
Ouray
DeVere Carrol
Hollywood
Bro
Kowsk
County
Gladstore Midh
Suly
Jimmy Herron
Kelso Wash
Winder
Wibar Marx
Claire
Juaniine Johnson
Ninn
Heron
Mara
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