State Road Commission to Build Roadside Parks This Year
The State Road Commission announced plans to establish about 60 roadside parks across six highway districts to provide rest areas for travelers. Each site will be under half an acre, with drinking water, picnic tables, fireplaces, restrooms, and inash boxes, built with minimal cost using publicly owned land and state crews. Parks will be named to honor local war dead with input from veterans groups.
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State Road Commission
Rondalde
Express
Jonsen
Ashley Valley
Upper Canal
Usatah
Duchesne River
Currant Creek
Strawberry Valley
Denely Canyon
Parleys Canyon
Cortelssen
Aix
Corleisson
Ultmate
Utah
Kane Springs
Moab
Monticello
Parowan
Utah State Agricultural College
Cor- Telssen
Wool Payment Deduction Vote Referendum Details
Uintah County ASC ballots go to wool producers for a two thirds approval referendum. Eligible producers must own sheep six months of age or older and have held them at least 30 days since January 1 1955. If approved, a one cent per pound wool deduction and five cents per hundredweight for lambs will start in 1958. Ballots must be returned by August 19. results depend on sheep represented and are not known until about September 1.
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Uintah County
ASC
Pickup
Correction: Miss Reynolds and Vernal titles mixed in
In last week's paper an error misidentified Miss Doreen Reynolds as Miss Vernal. The correct title assignments: Miss Reynolds named Miss Utah on Saturday Queen's Dance, and Miss Oaks titled Miss Vernal.
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Doreen Reynolds
Miss Reynolds
Uintah
Oaks
Vernal
Gas Franchise Vote Stands After City Council Hearing
The council debated Vernal gas access and Laughlin’s franchise, with legal steps in progress and preparations to install gas. The council reaffirmed its original decision to grant Laughlin the gas franchise as residents of the proposed 4th North street objected to its opening.
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Pageington
Vernal
Laughlin
Carl Searle
Billy Stevens
4Th North
Horse show plan draws crowds at regional fair
In Utah, Colorado, Nevada and Wyoming officials report daily attractions featuring quarter horses and thoroughbreds. A pony race for youths under 14 and a saddle horse race are planned with intermediate events and calf roping. Officials thank City and County officers for rail around the track and ground improvements. Kiwanis Club members sell advance tickets with commissions for the Kiwanis Kids Day program, plus tickets at downtown stores and fairground gates.
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Utah
Colorado
Nevada
Wyoming
Severaueen
Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis
ASG lists closing date for August practices
Uintah County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation office set the last date to apply for August practices, with August to July 20 as the target period. The 1955 Agricultural Conservation program had listed closing dates for federal cost sharing. Mr and Mrs Brent Feltch and their three children left for Salt Lake City to settle and for him to attend the University of Utah.
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Uintah County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Office
Lsted
Brent Feltch
Mark
Jill
Jan
Salt Lake City
Felich
University of Utah
Specially Equipped Plane Replaces Pack Train For Fish Planting
Burnell Haws of Vernal Rod and Gun club notes a one man automated plane capable of planting fish faster and cheaper than pack horses and jeeps. The craft drops hatchery fish into lakes via a six compartment tank and hopper system, replacing days of manual planting.
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Burnell Haws
Vernal Rod and Gun Club
Haws
Madsen
Feneral
Springville
Funeral services for Vernal woman Kay held in California
The obituary notes early married life on Green River near the Dinosaur quarry and relocation to California in 1920. Funeral services were conducted July 14 at Zetler and Flanagan Colonial chapel with burial at Rose Hills Memorial Park. Survivors include husband J A Kay, two daughters Nila Kay and Mona Hill, two sons Clyde and Gail Kay, nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren, four brothers, two sisters, and a brother performed grave dedication.
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Green River
Dinosaur Quarry
Kay
California
Zetler and Flanagan Colonial
Rose Hills Memorial Park Cemetery
J A Kay
Nila Kay
Mona Hill
Jtwo
Clyde
Gail Kay
Los Angeles
Jesse Nielsen
Nephi
Clarence
Orvel Nielsen
Lester Nielsen
Naples
Stella Woods
Vernal
May Anderson
Bear River City
Utah
Council Road Committee to Decide at Next Meeting
The matter was referred to the City Council Road committee to bring a decision to the next City Council meeting. The condition of litter around Imperial Hall was noted and Orvel Hullinger, the manager, was advised to correct the condition.
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City Council
Titter
Imperial Hall
Orvel Hullinger
Uintah Basin Wool Shipments to Green River
Uintah Basin wool shipments are moving along the Vernal Manila Green River highway to the railroad at Green River Wyoming this year despite road construction and substandard pavement. Green River rail officials say the traffic could rise with a completed transmountain highway and direct rail access to eastern markets.
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Uintah Basin
Green River
Union Pacific Railroad
Daughters of Utah Pioneers stage varied program in Pioneer dress
The DUP program featured Mrs Lester Bingham leading a step dance with participants including Mrs Virginia Hacking Mrs Florence Brown and others. Acts ranged from cowboy numbers accordion and castanet duets to saxophone and piano performances. Teen girls Trio and songs by Mrs Max Abbott followed by pioneer costume numbers. Officers listed include Mrs Jacobe president and others in county roles.
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Lester Bingham
Virginia Hacking
Florence Brown
Mildred Mansfield
Helen Hacking
Clara Hall
Neva Hemstreet
Grant Parry
Dan Adams
Mella
Carma Weeks
Carolyn Wallis
Carol Calder
Bonnie Caldwell
Max Abbott
Mable Stagg
Geneva Adamson
Evelyn Slaugh
Oletta White
Connie Lundell
Mabel Johnson
Jeannine Adamson
Everett B. Massey
Vernalits
Los Angeles
Arlene G. Chivers
Navajo Leader Seeks Support for River Storage Project
Navajo Tribal Council chairman Pans Jones of Window Rock Arizona has mailed an appeal to all members of Congress urging passage of the Upper Colorado River Storage Project. The measure, already cleared by the Senate, seeks Navajo water supplies and broader citizenship benefits. Jones plans a National Press Club press conference and has enclosed a four page brochure showing Navajo life and how the project will aid members.
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Washington
Pans Jones
Navajo Tribal Council
Colorado
Congress
Jones
Hererom
Ariz
House Rules Committee
Senate
National Press Club
Holmes funeral for Vernal and Craig residents held
Mrs Victor Bascom and several Holmes relatives from Vernal, Naples, Rangely and Craig, with extended family and out of town visitors. The service featured prayers, musical solos and a procession of speakers including John Haslem and Wallace Winder. Pallbearers listed. graveside dedication performed by Arbra Hodgkinson.
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Emma
Holmes
Victor Bascom
George A. Holmes
Stanley Rasmussen
Vernal
Lynn Holmes
Naples
J. V. Coltharp
Rangely
Kenneth Holmes
Craig
HM. Southam
Philip Watkins
Cleta Johnson
John Haslem
Wallace Winder
Corwin Snow
Isle of Somewhere
Arbra Hodgkinson
Clair Haslem
Don Holmes
Lyle Holmes
Marvin Richens
Deloy Hichens
Niles Southam
Marvin Southam
William Gleave
Larven Campbell
Springville
Dee Southam
Lee Southam
Ed Green
Warren Green
Fred Hartle
Ralph Johnson
Walter Baese
Salt Lake City
Tooele
Deloy Richens
Myron
Clive Sprouse
Roosevelt
Carl Hall
Bennett
Utah
Ray White
Joe
Tratcha
Letters Telegrams to Congressmen Pro and Con Water Project
Western Union telegraphs paid nationwide to influence support for the California Arizona water project. Mr Stringham noted at hearings that California had 32 attorneys while Utah had only two, illustrating California’s aggressive effort to secure more water. The board approved a motion urging Utah Power and Light Co to curb noise from opponents.
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Western Union
United States
Stringham
US. Supreme Court
California
Utah
Utah Power and Light Co
Jerald Thorne to Speak at Wilcox Reunion Service
Jerald Thorne of Salt Lake City will be guest speaker at the Wilcox Academy reunion Sunday at the Congregational Church. He will discuss Our Heritage for Wilcox and is noted as an early graduate of the academy.
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Jerald Thorne
Wilcox
Salt Lake City
US Department of Agricultura
Congregational Church
Wilcox Academy
The
Academy
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