Vernal Chamber Sees Big Gilsonite Plant Tour and UBIC Queen Pageant
Vernal area events include UBIC beauty contest at Unit High School Roosevelt on Friday July 19 with 7 local contestants led by queen chair Barbara Mott. contestants Alene Calder Donna Creed Beth McConkle Sharon Erickson Colleen Simper Patricia Debling Nancy Hacking. A dance follows with Tate Orchestra. tickets one dollar. UBIC fund-raiser aims to support the celebration. Separately Vernal Chamber of Commerce tour of American Galactice Bonanza Bonanza Bonanza facility highlights new buildings high rescue water jet mining operations and gason ite extraction with guides led by Paul Borden and John Baker. visitors toured 700 foot level.
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UBIC
Donna Creed
Chris Creed
Beth McCon»ie
Ray McConkle
Quality Drug
Sharon Erickson
George Erickson
Nexall Drug
Colleen Simper
Jay Almper
Hotel Vernal
Patricia Debling
Wesley Behling
Nancy Hacking
Don Tisching
Tate
Vernal Chamber of Commerce
American Galactice’ Company
Bonanza
Vernal
Xilsonite
Union
Chamber
Paul Borden
John Baker
Salt Lake
Wilderness trail ride begins in Ashley National Forest Utah
Verbal Monday for the high wilderness area of Ashley National Forest Utah. The trail ride led by Robert L. Davis of U Bar Ranch Neale Utah starts at U Bar Ranch and goes to Chain Lakes Lake Atwood Wasatch Forest with return via shale dug way to Yar Beach on July 25. Participants include Joseph Leving David Evaskus Bir Mrs Stanley W Eveakus Dr Don W Fawcett Pelham NY Robert Fawcett Grand Rapids MI Esther A Fish A Robert Fitch Miss Cisra Cale Goldbeck New Brunswick NJ Florence Huscher North Grove UK Floyd Ken James McMonies Chicago and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Itas
Ashley National Forest
Utah
Robert L. Davis
U-Car Ranch
Neale
U-Bar Ranch
Chain Lakes
Lake Atwood
Wasatch Forest
Yar Beach
Joseph Leving
Whiter
Cal
David Evaskus
Bir
Stanley W. Eveakus
Lake Zurich
Don W. Fawsett
Pelham
Robert
Fawcett
Wir
Esther A. Fish
Grand Rapids
Mich
A. Robert Fitch
Long Beach
Calif
Cisra Cale Goldbeck
New Brunswick
N. J
Florence M. Huscher
North Grove
Floyd Ken
Pontiac
James S. McMonies
Chicago
Public Hearing Thursday On County Building Site
Uintah County officials plan a public hearing in the Uintah County courthouse Thursday evening to consider a proposed new county building. Architect Lorenzo Young of Salt Lake City will attend. Opposition is expected to a downtown site near the present courts, with a move to relocate near the city office to preserve the park. Planning consultant Dale Despain advocates downtown for park preservation and to remove the storage lot. County commissioners reject the downtown proposal citing bond provisions and planning board policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah County
At & Pm
Lorenzo Young
Salt Lake
Dale Despain
City and County Planning Board
Builders of Uintah Dinner Honors County Folka
The annual Builders of Uintah dinner and program began at noon Thursday in Glines Ward chapel to honor longtime county residents. Organizer Della Paulson leads a large team including Ida Sewards, Nellie Hammond, Lela Robbins, and Edna Iquist with many camp captains handling decorating, table seating, kitchen cleaning, and service tasks.
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Builders of
Alice Alfred
Oral, Richens
Edna Iquist
Nellie Hammond
Raft and Paired Names Listed in Oak Park Fray
Chicago resident C. J. Raft linked with John Gates and Corwin S Clarke in Oak Park amid a local dispute. George Palle of Canon City also noted in the fragmented filing, with Goth fried Trathling and Tl Goth unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Raft
Chicago
Gothfried Trathling
Oak Park
George Palle
Canon
City
Gates
Corwin S, Clarke
Vernal Chamber Reports Dam Access Road Progress
Vernal Chamber of Commerce heard a progress report on the Flaming Gorge access road with State Board Commissioner Fran Feltch outlining a visit to the proposed route. Attendees included Elle Armstrong and Jean Walton as officials eyed federal aid from Greendale Junction to Cart Creek and a temporary bridge near Ashley Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Chamber of Commerce
Seven-Eleven
Fran Feltch
State Board
Flaming Gorge
Elle Armstrong
Road Commission
Jean R. Walton
Bureau of Reclamation
C. R. Henderson
State Land Board
L. Y. Siddoway
Mr. Feltch
Greendale Junction
Cart Creek
Free Recreation In Many Sports Listed by County
Utah County offers free recreation with equipment and instruction from Recreation Dept staff. Archery sessions begin Thursdays 9 AM at J C Ball field, with flexible times available. Friday instruction 9 11 AM, night play on lighted courts until 10 30 PM. Horseshoes and golf events run weekly under supervision. contact Cherus Caldwell for tournament details.
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Uin
Cherus Caldwell
Vernal Unit Funding Urged by Senate Appropriations Committee
The Senate Appropriations committee urged early start on the Vernal unit of the Colorado River Storage Project and sought supplemental funds. Testimony cited potential irrigation for Ashley Valley and projected annual income of about 4 million dollars. The panel endorsed increasing river program funds to nearly 30 million, with most to Glen Canyon Dam and remainder to Paonia.
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Senate Appropriations Committee
Arthur V. Watkins
Washington
Colorado
Secretary of the Interior
Bureau of the Budget
Wilbur A. Dexhelmer
Senate
Auhley Nally
Guilanty
Manila
Senate i
Percatnion
Pantoy
Paonia
Swimming Classes Begin for Young Students at Vernal Pool
Leo Conk pool manager invites children to enroll in the second half of the Vernal swimming program. Classes run Monday to Friday from 11 p m to 6 p m with lifesaving and diving courses available if inquiries rise. The pool can be rented after 7 30 pm for private parties and mothers may contact for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Conk
Vernal Swimming Pool
Conk
Utah Health Bulletin Reports Measles and Infection Cases
The Utah State Dept of Health reports two measles cases and one other infection in United County for last week after a two week clear slate. Public health officials monitor exposures and urge vaccination and reporting of any new illnesses.
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Utah State Dept. of Health
Explosive Action To Open Dinosaur Roundup Tonight
The Dinosaur Roundup begins tonight in the arena with a professional rodeo show. Promoter Swanee Kirby will bring his outfit for the July events. A downtown parade runs Thursday through Saturday evenings, followed by the rodeo in the major league under the Rodeo Cowboys Association rules, featuring top cowboys and tough stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foregrounds
Swanee Kirby
Carol Strieger
Bure Stringhart
Rodeo Cowboys’ Association
R.A
Funeral Set for Martha A Weeks Here Saturday
Funeral services are planned for Martha Ann Beck Weeks 76 in Ver nal Second Ward chapel Saturday at 11 am Friends may call at Ver nal Mortuary Friday evening and at the home of her son Alvin Weeks Saturday morning From a.m. time of service She died Wednesday morning in Provo hospital Burial will be in Vernd Memorial Park cemetery She was born May 25 1081 in Alpine Utah daughter of Peter and Isadora Jameson Beck Survivors include seven sons and one daughter Alvin Vernal Otis Salt Lake City Nelson Vernal Fred Vernal Mrs Carl Sowards Vallejo Calif William Vernal Shirley Vernal and Don Vallejo Calif
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Martha Ann Beck Weeks
Vernal Second Ward
Vernal Mortuary
Alvin’ E. Weeks
Wella
Sim
Provo Hospital
Burka
Memorial Park
Utah Wyoming road groups study Flaming Gorge access highway costs
A study by the Utah Road Commission and the Wyoming Highway Department seeks cost estimates for Flaming Gorge access roads. Director Ellis L. Armstrong said Wyoming officials estimate about 10 million dollars to build a road from U S 30 west of Rock Springs to connect with a Utah road at the state line. Two projects are under way with the Bureau of Public Roads improving a forest road north of Vernal to Glendale Junction and the Bureau of Reclamation building and funding another section from near the state line to Green River toward the damsite.
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Utah-Wyoming
Flaming Gorge
Utah Road Commision
Wyoming Highway Department
Flaming Gorge Damale
Road Commission
Ellis L. Armstrong
Arduattong
Manus
Daggett County
Wyoming
U.S. 30
Hock
Utah
Bureau of Public Roads
Vernal
Glendale Junction
Bureau of Reclamation
Green River
Sightseeing Flights Spotlight 4th Annual Air Fair Day
Pioneer Day week in Vernal sees most businesses closing as the 4th Air Fair Day unfolds at the Alte Port. Cooperating groups include Frontier Airlines Civil Air Patrol National Guard and Vernal Chamber of Commerce. Balloon displays and helicopter demonstrations are planned with public access all day.
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Alte Port
Frontier Airlines
Civil Air Patrol
National Guard
Vernat Chamber At Commerce
Four-Point Plan Aims to Grow Utah Tourism Industry
Utah tourism officials outlined a four point plan to attract visitors. D James Cannon urged upgrading facts and local color while promoting Utah First and a bigger ad program. Advertising expert Thomas H. Aspelson urged targeted campaigns supporting a $74,500 budget to reach travelers via film, newspapers and other media.
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Utah
D. James Cannon
Utah ‘Tourism and Publicity Council
Vernal
Severa
Uintah Basin
Pat Aratat
Cannon
Tervicy
Opera
Walt
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Rabbit Ears Pass
Royal Hendersson
Health Bulletin
Martha A
William C. Winder
State Dept of Education
Ferron Whiteker
Horseat
Im Heber
Thomas H. Aselsen
Axeleen
Salt Lake City
State Publicity Council
Axelson
Lake City
Denver
Persuada
Sress
Uintah
Axelsen
Turing
Utsh
Kinio Untermand
Oucet Digg
Dinosaur National
Monte Thent
Valtekes
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