Senate Hearings on Upper Colorado River Bill Expected Soon
Senate action on the Upper Colorado River Storage Project is awaited as hearings may start next week. In the Senate the project awaits action in the Irrigation and Reclamation Subcommittee. in the House the bill moves through Rules before floor consideration.
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Senate
House
Colorado
Interior and Insular Affairs Committee
Echo Park Darn Ia
Irrigation and Reclamation
Eugene Millikin
R. Cole
Ways and Means
House Rules Committee
Sen. Millikin
Finance Committee
I . Reagans
Wallace F Bennett
Colorado River
William A Dawson
Interior
Arthur V. Watking
Sen
Bennett
Softball and Summer Program Include County Activities
Uintah County Recreation Association appoints Grant Moser as summer program director. Church softball opened with Ashley beating Fruchesne 0-5 and Vernal Third Ward topping Bonanza 7-6. Thursday night games at the ball park feature Davis vs Vernal Second, Gimes vs Vernal First, and Jensen vs Tridel. Friday matches Lapoint vs Randlett, Maeser First vs Rangely, and Maeser Second vs Naples. Tennis tourney slated for July. lights will illuminate courts for nightly play starting next week. Continued on page 5.
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United County
Grant Moser
Uintah County Recreation Association
Ashley
Fruchesne
Vernal
Ward
Bonanza
Ball Park
Davis
Verna
Fifteen Uintah County Boys Chosen To Attend Boys State Meet
Fifteen Uintah County youths have been selected to attend the annual Boys State Meet at Camp Williams from July 10 to 18. Utah Boys State Inc, an American Legion Americanization activity, sponsors, with Vernal American Legion Post No. 11 arranging transportation. Picked for high scholarship and leadership are Walter BicCay, Clair Hop Jr, and Dilworth Rust among others.
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Uintah County
Hoy
Camp Williams
Point of the Mountain
Utah Boys State, Incorporated
American Legion
Department of Utah
Toca
American Legion Post No. 1l
Vernal
Fintah Bi School
Iix
Walter BicCay
Bank
New Phillips Station to Hold Grand Opening
A new Phillips service station will hold its grand opening on Friday and Saturday next week at Second Fast and Main. Operated by Dallas C. Nickell, it is known as Nickell's Phillips Service and features modern design, flye p' was tet Beit Helft rest rooms and parking. The station cost about $53 to construct and will offer opening bids and a celebration for children on the bench. Nickell, a World War I and Korean War veteran, served 3 1/2 years in WWI and 15 months in Korea.
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Phillips
Dallas C. Nickell
Benown
Nickell
Flye P
Uline
Tata
Gardens Freeze As Temperatures Dip In Valley
Old man weather hit Ashley Valley last Thursday night with a cold wave that froze nearly every garden in the area and damaged alfalfa and other crops. Most garden owners reported tomato destruction and frost in streaks across other vegetables. A few gardens were unscathed. Frontier Airline reports weekly temperatures: May 27 48, May 29 72, May 31 28, June 1 18, June 3 25.
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Ashley Valley
Frontier Airline
Nine girls enter Vernal Rodeo Queen contest
Nine young ladies have announced intent to seek the Vernal Rodeo Queen title. Names include Pat Sutton, Darlas Caldwell, Marilyn Eaton, DeAnn Warkman, Joan Cutshaw, Joyce Robbins, Elaine Massey, Orraine Hampton, and Gayla Stewart. Entries close Saturday at Hotel Vernal. Contestants perform June 12 at 7 p.m. at the fairgrounds with judges rating horseman, slip, personality, beauty and ease.
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Grant Parry
Pat Sutton
Darlas Caldwell
Marilyn Eaton
DeAnn Warkman
Joan Cutshaw
Joyce Robbins
Elaine Massey
Orraine Hampton
Gayla Stewart
Hotel Vernal
Fairgrounds
Queens
Shorty Thompson
Denver
Wiley Baucum
Burdick Family Band
Hollywood
Jaycees Readies Inauguration With New Vernal Officers
Vernal Junior Chamber of Commerce prepares for its inauguration banquet Saturday night at the Gateway Cafe. New officers include Rodne Oss as president and Jerome Bletcher as first vice president, Cal Sorensen as second vice president, Bob Morrison secretary, Lynn King treasurer, with Darrell Wardle and Brent Feltch elected two year directors. Guest speaker will be Wendel T. Maxfield, Utah Junior Chamber president. Entertainment by Jaycees and wives. dinner then dance with master of ceremonies Whit Hammond.
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Vernal Junior Chamber of Commerce
Gateway Dafe
Rodne Oss
Jerome Bletcher
Cal Sorensen
Bob Morrison
Lynn King
Darrell Wardle
Brent Feltch
Wendel T. Maxfield
Utah Junior Under of Commerce
Jaycees
Whit Hammond
Grant Parry
Miles McKinlay
Cal Sorenson
Wally Ludlow
LaMar A Oo Far Hawkking
Nick Barovich
Gene Hall
Brent Felich
Darrell Ardle
Arr
Fovwler
Marjorie H Eaton Named County Librarian
Marjorie H Eaton was appointed county librarian by the library board at a meeting. Details indicate university ties and ongoing courses affecting library leadership, with mentions of staff and associated administrators in a regional context.
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Marjorie H. Eaton
Eaton
Gintals
Ais Skaes
Brey
B. Young University
Erie
Uintah Bass Junior livestock show pays out big
In Vernal last Thursday and Friday the Uintah Bass Junior livestock Show and Sale awarded 12 000 in prize money and total sales of 22 927. Douglas Hall, 16, earned two grand champion honors for his fat steer Gallara and plus over 2 000 dollars, the highest prices in the show’s history. Various champions and reserve winners across cattle hog and lamb categories sold to local buyers including PACW Shepherd and Ashton Brothers Company, with notable per pound prices listed for several animals.
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Uintah Bass
Vernal
Anton Witklity
Ward Merkley Tonexttbilar
Douglay Thi
Leonard Perry
Douglad
Pacw Shepherd
Angus
Douglas
Lambargo
Awine
Gary Anderson
F. FA
Woodey B. Searle
Tamera Curfew
Jensen
Ashton Brothers Company
Joymith
Maeser
Eewin Murphy
Ralph Conkle
Khowmanne Ae Esture Farmers of America
Mughey Evana
Firat
Mervin
Hoxs
Allie Roserts
Douglas Remete Caldwell
Pi Club
Ered Evans
Firth
Car
Breconteat
Duchi Heerie
Phaey
Alvin
Aiamont ‘High
Uintah
Gary Vison
Contin
Funeral Services Held for 7 Year Old Shooting Victim
Funeral services for Robert Lane Merrell seven year old boy who died from a brain hemorrhage after a shooting incident were conducted at the Naples War LDS Chapel this morning with graveside rites in Meeker Colorado. Parents Alma Jath Smith Merrell and Charles Merrell Jr. of Naples attend.
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Robert Lane Merrell
Uintah County Hospital
Naples War
Meeker
Colorado
Robert Ara’ Alma Jath Smith Merrell
Charles Merrell Jr
Naples
Vir
Bonanza
Dro
la Rain
Robert Lane
Fi Ta
Psura le Lee
Jetta Smith
Éeker
Isas
Elwin Merrell Br
Stewart Ashton Named Head of American Legion Post 11
Stewart Ashton was elected head of the Witbe Post No. 11 of the Aneiesa American Legion in Vernal on Friday, succeeding Commander Spencer Heiner. He will serve with Buck Fulmori as vice commander, Dav Hatch as second vice, Johnny Milburn adjutant, and other officers listed. The new officers will be installed on June 4 at a meeting referenced in the article.
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Stewart Ashton
Aneiesa Legion
Vernal
Spencer Heiner
Mr. Panero
Buck Fulmori i
Dav
Hatch
Johnny Milburn
Net Anderson
Shirley Slough
Frank Couture
Tug Hack
Iene Pras Lenni Jatar Ots
Viefficers
Frida
S & Biaidok
Aiba
Greta Slewach Tan
Nick “Heute ‘Jr
Fulmore
David M
Tingaty Ty
Delepeics
Grant Southam
Dan Anderson
Veme
Uintah County 4-H Winners Claim Purple Ribbons
Two Uintah County 4-H exhibitors earned top honors at the Belt Lake Union Stock show. Purple ribbons were awarded for standout entries in livestock and poultry categories. Judges praised precision and presentation as 4-H members demonstrated skill and care in their projects.
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Uintah County
Pritag
Belt Lake Union Stock
Uranium Boom Spreads in Uintah County Mining Shift
In Uintah County a uranium rush accelerated with 300 location notices filed in seven days. Since January 1, 1172 claims have been recorded, peak single day filings reach 70. Local figures caution the rise may reflect fad activity more than major finds, while some showings prompt plans for more tests and filings.
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Uintah
Hg Locatinn
Lola Anderson
County Recorder
Travi s Moore Dies Funeral Set for Saturday
Obituary notice for Travis Moore reports his death from cancer. funeral services are scheduled Saturday at Vernal Second Ward Chapel in East Lake City with visitation or wake details and family survivors listed, including references to his work history and church affiliations.
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Travis Moore
Weiner
Cart
Tor Se 33
Vernenoey
Ee Venlag
Moore
Tia
Whlow
Twa
Fons
Ial Pal
Wil Gore
1954 Vernal Rodeo and Race Meet Preview
The note invites readers to gear up in Western attire for the upcoming Vernal Rodeo and Race Meet. It highlights community interest and local enthusiasm for the event, hints at schedule items, and mentions local figures expected to participate.
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Willy
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Uintah Basin
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Fat Lamb
Douglas Hall
Randy Searle
Gary Anderton
Rhett Searle
Doyle Landon
Uintah High Action
Jeff Vernal i
Rangely Iy
Angaly Hs
Rangely Saddle Club
Vernal City
Migimer
Vernal City Council
Utah Municipal League
Salt Lake City
Angels
Fm Corporation
Appo
Elmer
Vernal Council
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Vernal Auto Shop
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