White River Tribe to Receive Payment on 74 Year Old Debt
Ernest L. Wilkinson a Washington D C claims attorney announced the 74 year old debt the government owes the Uintah and Ouray Ute band for lands they left Colorado. He proposed a tentative settlement with the U S Court of Claims. The article notes the 1938 status of lands and the band’s leaders as the sole survivor of the original group that moved to Uintah Basin with a promise of payment. It recounts government actions declaring land public property and the Indians seeking costs for the land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White River Tribe
Ernest L. Wilkinson
Washington D.C
Colorado Goon
Uintah and Oueay Reservation
Wilkinson
U. S. Court of Claims
Pione
Fe River
Colorado
Uintah Basin
U. S
Connor Chapoose
A Ae
Fort Duchesne
Washington, D. C
White River Band
Ernest I. Wilkinson
Washington, D
Funeral Rites For Walter Anderson Held at First Ward
Funeral services for George Walter Anderson were conducted at the Vernal First Ward LDS chapel with Bishop C. L. Richens presiding. Officers and choir performed musical selections as mourners heard tributes from Jesse A. Hawa Harmon Sewards Alma Preece and others. Burial followed at Vernal Memorial Park under Vernal Mortuary direction with grave dedication by Thomas K. Kidd. Pallbearers included Anderson grandchildren and relatives from Utah Oregon and California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Anderson
First Ward
George “Walter ” Anderson
Vernal First Ward
Duny
C. L. Richens
Harere Caldwell
Alvins
Gardiner
Jesse A. Hawa
Harmon Sewards
Alma ‘Preece
Tringthe
Vernet Memorial Park
Vernal Mortuary
Thomas K. Kidd
Anderson
Avere
Denenla
Glade
Jay
Max Anderson
Royal
Earl Johnston
Mable Johnston
Royal Johnston
Exil Johnston
St Helena
Oregon
Charles Bigelow
Lapoint
Ozwald Swenson
Bell Swenson
Rodeo Queen Contenders Vie For Title In Vernal
The 1950 Ashley Valley rodeo week features a rodeo program with bareback riding calf roping saddle bronc riding bronc roping and riding acts by Andrews and his whip and others. Night Riders parades and western dress contests offer cash prizes. Concessions bids and parade committees are announced as the three nightly rodeos approach with local groups staging events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wi Andrews
Barbara Halquist
Beverly Smith
Ted
Joe Staley
Cess Jean
Jack Andrews
Henry
Todas
Bgn
Ward
Vernal Junior Chamber of Commerce
Imperial al
Chris McKinlay
Plans for early dam progress on western reclamation project
Continued notes detail plans to begin construction next summer on a major western development dam scheme amid fears of flooding. Officials Ward and Stringham, fresh from Denver talks with Truman’s water board, report rising national park opposition and call for swift regional reviews of monument protections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reclamation Bureau
Mr. Ward
B. H. Stringham
Denver
Truman
Water Board
Naional Park
Ward
National Park Service
Community celebrates 4th of July with wide thanks
The 4th of July committee and Uintah District Boy Scouts acknowledge Dr. Ray E Spendlove as chairman. Gratitude is extended to Dr Wayne Marrs Opal Helzen and many volunteers for their efforts in planning and executing a celebratory program with fireworks sound systems and decorations across Vernal Roosevelt and surrounding towns. Local officials, merchants, clubs, and volunteers are all thanked for their generous support and participation in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Marrs
Opal Helzen
Ray Paull
Ralph Ashton
Grant Parry
Letts Baliurn
Joyce Rogers
Vere Willis
Tess Woaugh
Roosevelt
Otto A. Vitaly
J. Kirkham
Doyle
C. R. Henderson
Clair Hopkins
Asher Manwaring
Kata
Lee Walker
Vernal Express
Willam B. Wallis
Harry Wilson
Llemd Ho
Ernie
Billie Unterman
Pield
J. C. Anderson
Utah Power and Light Men
Richard Gilbert
Coke Jeffries
Glen Cooper
O. J. Barnett
Milton Nielson
Caldwell
National Guard
Frank Ward
Chamber of Commerce
O. P. Skaggs
C. Peaneys
Ashtona
Leo Thorne
Vernal and
Roosevelt Small Frye
John Lindsau
Frontier Air Lines
Lady Lions
Kiwanis
the Lions
Paul Batty
Gun Club
American Legion
Kiswantans
Progressive Arts
Max Cruft
Ruth Astel
Winona Massey
Sadie McConkle
Alme Jeffries Polis Committee
Daughters of the Utah Pioneers
Mrs. Dexter
Uintah Stake
Mia
Fran Feltch
Shiner Brothers
B. Lawrence Cooper
Vogue
Sammy Hatch
Art Corless
Ray Gee
Ronald Preece
LaBell Anderson
Evelyn Richardson
Bart Merkhy
Ary
Polad
George Davis
Edna Eskelson
Isabel Baily
Melba Lattiner
Thelma Wise
Bruce Watkins
Winkle
Harold Sargeant
Lawrence Johnson
Bob Lundell
Grant Mace
al Howden
Warren Mott
Bill Wilson
Elizabeth Manker
Don Braega
Imperial Hall
George Johnson
Alvin Weeks
Bry Stringham
Wa King
Green Valley
Uintah District Boy Scouts OF America
Ray £. Spendlove
M.D
iL News Spudding on 2 Tissue-Govern ment No. 1 Drill Test
A four hour drill stem test from 8737 to 857 feet at Carter Ol Company No 21 found 300 feet of oil and gas cut mud with good blow but zero flowing pressure. Coring proceeds at the well center NW SE 21 18 1 at total depth 8757 feet. objective Wasatch basal production. No further tests reported for Carter No 1 Blue Bell.
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George F. Martin
Tulsa
Carter Ol
Uie
Colonia
Wasatch
Carter
Carter Burnett
Strawberry Wallis
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Ande Jewety
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Jan Tate
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Francis Fay
Linda Ray
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Aloma Miatch
Laura Mae Witmer
Diane Swann
Vogue Theater
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Cub
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Craig K. Tassiner
al Tastainser
Marcia Jean
Caldwel
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Conrad Caldwell
Clift Caldwell
Rhett Searle
Woodey Searle
Richard
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Frank Walker
Norms Meyers
Selene Cal Nets
Alder
Eleanor King
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Indu Farsa
Ps Cook
Bielia Karren
Hyrum Murray
Thad Stringham
Ven
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George’. Davis
Mrai R. A. Bryson
Leland Sowards
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Warren Saute Aormany
Fawems
Maith Inn
Nila
Halse
We College
LeRoy Alchens
Stephen McNally
Sue England
Barbara Whiting
Robert Young
Maureen O'Hara
Clifton Webb
Brooklyn
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Bishop
Virginia
Patton
Gordon Jones
William Powell
Shelly Winters
Haver
George Montgomery
Las Vegas
Frontier Town
Eee Montgomery
Ann Blyth
Ashley Valley
Utah
U. S. Bureau of Agricultural Economies
Weather Bureau
State Extension Service
George C. Davis
Mr. Searle
Charles
Chuck) Taylor
C. R. Hall
Eugene Weist Woodey Searle
Q. J. Bar
Lloyd Ter Howard
Calder
Ployd
H. Alvin
Kay
Chris Minlay
Henry Schaefermeyer
Lawrence Siddoway
Owen Wall
Chester Murray
Merkley
Bendix
Kelvinator
American Kitchen
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