Hatch Youth 9 Killed In Rope Mishap At Home
Gregory L Hatch nine year old grandson of Mr and Mrs Bus Hatch of Vernal was accidentally hanged in the garage of his Copperton home during a cowboys and Indians game. Found by friend Terry Redmond eleven, the rope tangled around neck arms and shoulder. Deputy Sheriff Paul La Bounty investigated and firemen from Midvale assisted until death. Survivors include parents Gus and Mrs Hatch two brothers Thomas Robert twelve Julie Ann five Tracy three and four grandparents Dus Hatch Vernal and Thomas Marnson. Funeral services held in Midvale yesterday.
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Gregory L Hatch
Bus Hatch
Vernal
Copperton
Gus Hatch
Terry Redmond
Paul LaBounty
Midvale City
Thomas Robert
Julis Ann
Tracy
Dus
Thomas Marenson
Midvale
Guard Urges Residents to Save Vernal Unit
Vernal Utah National Guard officers warn the local unit may be eliminated in a Washington drive to cut guard forces. Residents are urged to write to Governor Clyde and congressional delegates to request the unit remain. The unit has aided many community projects and emergencies, including locating missing children and supporting local scenic and disaster efforts.
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Vernal
Utah National Guard
Washington
Clyde
Nelson Marshall
Vernal Open Golf Event Attracts 150 Players
The 4th annual Vernal Open draws about 150 golfers from five states for July 26 and 27 play at the Vernal course famed for its toughness and scenery. Pro and amateur entrants include Bill Insche and Walt Storris with a Calcutta dinner on July 28, pro am trials on July 25, and cash prizes totaling $1,000 plus merchandise awards across four flights.
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L Ernie Schneider
Vernal
Grand Opening Set Monday For Macking's Furniture Store
A climax to months of expansion, Macking's Furniture plans a grand opening Monday at 9 am. The store at 39 Su, Verical Ave adds model appliances, carpeting, a piano department, and a Singer sewing machine section. The building extends 100 feet in deck and widens 12 feet, with Vernat's filling the new space.
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Macking
Su, Verical Ave
Bids Opened on Housing in Dinosaur Area
Five bids were opened Tuesday for an apartment house and residence in Dinosaur National Monument quarry area. Turner Construction Co of Hebey had the apparent low bid at 60500 for both. Sup Lombard recommends acceptance to the regional director in Omaha. Work includes campground facilities, amphitheater, screen, and road rebuilding begun by Corn Construction Co of Grand Junction.
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Dinosaur National Monument
Monument
Cooper Building
Turner Construction Co
Hebey
Lombard
Omaha
Neb
Max Rasmussen
Gorge
Corn Construction Co
Grand Junction
Two Autos Collide Injuring Man Near Vernal
Two late model cars collide at a county road intersection one mile south and east of Vernal at 625 pm. Monard Horrocks, 24, operator of a service station, drove a 1957 Volkswagen. Don M. Walker, 34, drove a 1957 Chevrolet. Horrocks sustained a neck injury and was taken to the hospital. Horrocks said he did not see the Walker car in time to stop. Walker claimed he stopped for a stop sign but failed to yield. Total damage listed at $3,000. Walker cited for failure to yield right of way by Lt. Sammy Hatch of the Highway Patrol.
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Vernal
Monard Flatrocks
Volkewagon
Don M Walker
Korrocka
Walker
Horrock
Sammy Hatch
The
Highway Patrol
Wind shatters golf club window panes at Seaglit Pro shop
A heavy Monday gust smashed two glass panes at the golf club near Jilly 25, injuring no one. The incident occurred at the Seaglit Pro shop and is under police inquiry with belongings reportedly undisturbed.
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Seaglit Professions al
Jilly
Lively Uintah County primary forecast with wide field
In Uintah County a lively primary forecast forms as many candidates file for August nominating conventions. Republican and Democrat nominees will be selected for state representative, county offices, justice of the peace, surveyor, and other posts with a November general election set for the fourth. The slate includes incumbents and challengers across commissioners, treasurer, sheriff, assessor, clerk, recorder, attorney, and other offices.
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Claire Hopkins
Ralph A Preece
Leland Sowards
Grant Southam
Alvin E. Weeks
Reuben A McConkle
Leon L Pack
Warlend E Hodgkinson
Thomas Earl Timothy
Trepublican
Lol4 Anderson
Adam Openshaw
Republicary
Meg CG Samuels McCumber Emage Forte Mehean
Ponsant County
Carl M. Staley
Duane A. Paulson
Marion T
Pete) Moore
Derell King
Gary Swain
den M Bringes
Morris St
Caldwall
Norman Fletcher
Charles Match
Victor Wilkins
LeRoy E. Carroll
den M Walker
Claude Ny
Hatch
William 2. Slaughy
Earl G. Mecham
Azer Johnson
Justice OF Tile Peace
Earl J. Freeman
Fred M Reynolds
Merbert M Snyder
Leon P Christensen
Dinosaur Roundup Opens Tonight With Parades And Dances
Vernat's big professional rodeo begins tonight at the table grounds and runs through Friday and Saturday. A downtown parade starts the events at 6 30 each evening, followed by the rodeo at 7 30 and a dance at the Armory.
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Table Grounds
Armory
Sforge and Marathon Race Held in Salt Lake City
The second Roose velt Dunbverry Boys race plans a start at the Dinghomn Young monument in Salt Lake City and finishes at Noosevelt. Participants include Wea Bastian i of Neola, Willa Jacobson of West Jordan, Stewart Pollock of Tooele, Hardrock Simpson of Darlington, May Me Murley of Tucson, and Edo Romagnoli of New. The route goes via Highway OL through Orem and Heber City to Noozevett vila Mgdway 40.
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Roosevelt Dunbverry
Murley
Tucson
Arizona
Edo Romagnoli
New
City Awards Contract On Improvements
A morning Vornal City Council meeting awarded a contract for a special improvement project to Midwest Construction Co of Orem for 21 994 10. Officials noted the bid was very low compared with similar projects.
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Vornal
Midwest Construction Co
Orem
York City Patrolman Race Defies Past Horse Runouts
A York City patrolman heads a new race event after last year saw runners lose to horses. This year experienced runners will compete as more are recruited. Utah American Legion posts back the event to boost turnout and support local athletics.
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York City
Utah
Forty Junior 4H Horse Lovers Ride to Diamond Mountain
Nearly 40 boys and girls from the Jr 411 Horse Lovers club enjoyed a two day trip to Diamond Mountain. Led by Leland McNeil the group rode from their home to Woodey Searle’s Little Brush Creek ranch for lunch and swimming, then to Diamond Mountain Ranch for the main event before returning Sunday. Parents joined for meals and acts as hosts along the way. Club officers include Nickey Merkley president and Connie Belcher song leader with several directors and helpers listed.
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Diamond Mt
Horse Lovers Club
Diamond Mountain
Utah
Leland McNeil
Woodey Searle
Little Brush Creek Ranch
Woodey
Diamond Mountainy Ranch
Vernal Manila Highway
Big Brush Creek
Verlie and
Loma Stringham
Daisy Belcher
Ila Oaks
Virginia Ifatt
Winds Up Event Friday and Saturday Parade Stirs Town
Swanee Kirby the Southern Utah stock contractor will provide top bucking stock at the windy weekend event. Civic clubs merchants and individuals plan floats for a parade with prizes for the best entries. Continued on page By.
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Swanee Kirby
Southern Utah Stock Contractor
Civic Clupa
Ute Sun Dance Begins Four Day Fast and Feast
At nightfall Thursday Uintah Ouray Preservation will start four days and nights of Sun Dance, a sacred Ute ceremony. About 15 to 20 Ute braves will endure extreme heat and fasting until Monday’s close, guided by dance masters from Myton and Whiterocks.
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Uintah Basii
Uintah
C Ilawsi
McPherson
Wramiet
Dred
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Boyce Areep
Nandlett
Jolson Wopsock
Whiterocks
Amos Terank
Roosevelt
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