Vernal Hosts Utah Postal Clerks Convention Weekend
Vernal welcomes more than ten Utah post office clerks for the annual convention on Saturday and Sunday, June 10 and 11. Noted figures from postal service and administration will attend including A B Dunbar and T Re Follows, with tours to local gas and oil fields. Registration is at Hotel Vernal from 2 to 6 pm Saturday, followed by a Sunday business meeting.
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United States Post Office
Utah
Post Office Clerks
A. B
Dunbar
Denver
T. Re Follows
Postal Inspection Service
Salta Lake City
John F. O'Conner
National Federation of Post Office Clerk
Hotel Vernal
Gilsonite
Utah Field House of Natural History
Hattie Johnson
Vernal Chamber Golf Drive Gains Jaycee Momentum
Business notes show Slaugh Motor Co. chief Date Slaugh as a leading Vernal Chamber supporter for a new golf course after winning a full set of clubs at the Logan Jaycee convention. The Vernal Jaycees drew attention at the state confab with shirts proclaiming Vernal The Dam City while local figures greeted guests and awards drew interest at the Uintah Basin Livestock show discussion lingered on sales potential.
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Date Slaugh
Slaugh Motor Co
Vernal City
Steve Stringham
Geetar
Grant Parry
Vernal Lions Bid For OL Convention
The 1981 annual state convention of Lions clubs of Utah was awarded to Vernal. More than 900 Lions and partners attended the Cedar City event on June 1, 7 and 8. Dr. Ray Sanders and others received awards for service and membership efforts, with past president J Harold Reader honored for new member recruitment.
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Lions Clubs of
Utah
gyve # a
Vernal
Accorder
Salt Lakes
Lions
Cedar City
Ray Sanders
Paul M. Batty
Andre
Ray Pauli
Alvin E. Weeks
J. Harold Reader
Verna Club
Ralph Rolfe
Ps. Spendlove
de Jones
Monitlon
Local Scouts Chosen For Big Jamboree
Carl Baese Darius Burke and Howard Geen named as Utah delegates to the National Scout Jamboree at Valley Forge from June 30 to July 6. They were selected by a committee including Dr Ray Spendlove Orlo Goodrich and Kiwanis and Lions Club sponsors. Baese represents Kiwanis, Geen is sponsored by Vernal Kiwanis, and Burke by Lions Club and Third Ward.
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Carl Baese
Elbert
Chellus Caldwell
Ray Pavil
Verne Netten
Harry Polnd
Ted Mohr
Kiwanis
Scout Baese
Howard Green
Vernal Kiwanis Club
Darius Burke
Lions Club
Thirdwa
Ogden Mayor Joins Vernal Chamber In Echo Park Drive
Mayor Roland W. White of Ogden attended the Utah state chamber executives meeting on June 2 and 3 and joined the Vernal Chamber of Commerce praising its work toward securing construction of Echo Park dam and the Central Utah project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal City Chamber of Commerce
Roland W. White
Ogden
Utah ‘State Chamber
Vernal Chamber of Commerce
Echo Park Dam
Central Utah
Uintah Leads Utah Counties in State Oil and Gas Leases
Uintah county tops Utah in state oil and gas leasing under Mineral Leasing Acts with 366 leases from 1942 to March 1956. 271 were valid by March 1950, leading all counties. Across 25 to 29 counties, Uintah, San Juan, and Grand report over $50,000 in original applications in eight years. Lease activity peaks in 1949 with 497 leases covering about 200,000 acres. total state leases granted to date reach 1,809.
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Utah
Uintah County
Acr
Uta
San Juan
Grand
Uintah
General Land Office
Salt Lake City
Ruth Haslem New PTA Head Region Six at Logan Meet
Mrs Ruth P Haslem of Jensen was named Regional Director Region Six at the Utah Congress of Parents and Teachers convention in Logan. She will succeed Daggett County. Mrs Colton was nominated for state chairman of room representatives. National PTA President John E Hayes spoke as delegates included A Alwyn Call Nettie Remington Uintah Health Nurse Beatrice Stringham Uintah Primary Supervisor Wilma Lee Bonanza FTA president Carma Preece Vernal Central School PTA secretary Rhoda T Robinson Central School PTA vice president Leonard Casterline Bonanza principal Alva Snow Roosevelt residents joined the turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth P. Haslem
Jensen
Utah
Logan
A. Alwyn Call
Nettie Remington
Uintah County
Beatrice Stringham
Wilma Lee
Bonanza Fta
Carma Preece
Vernal Central School
PTA
Rhoda T. Robinson
Central School
Leonard Casterline
Bonanza School
Alva Snow
Roosevelt
Haslem
Colton
Flying Saucer Facsimile Seen Over Vernal
Witnesses Frances Reveal and Bean Medina described a flying saucer facsimile seen Monday evening in Vernal. They reported a fiery ball or ball of fire that vanished after splitting into three baseball sized fragments, noting the object was silent and did not resemble a shooting star, remaining visible for about 30 minutes.
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Vernal Siles
Frances Reveal
Bean Medina
Roybal
Vernal Express circulation nears two thousand two hundred
The Vernal Express reports a subscription campaign increased weekly circulation by about 300 to approach 2200 total. The staff congratulates participants and new subscribers and pledges continued effort to deliver the best weekly newspaper.
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Vernal Express
Express
Uintah Bond Drive Triumph Amid National Capitol Visit
Uintah county leads the state in the Independence Drive for U S savings bonds with a reported 16 000 dollars county total. President Smith's interior building talks with Chapman and other officials marked the closing phase of a four day capital trip. A replica Liberty Bell was displayed in Vernal for visitors and a public rally featured Lee Walker as master of ceremonies.
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Ultah
U. 5
Ebovn
A. P. Voorbles
Ruth Asile
Vernal
Smith
Chapman
Carer
Uresu
Park Service
Pres. Smith
John A. Witzee
Arthur Facetary
Atkins. Heclaran
Toa
Uienael Straus
Cel
Uintah County
U. S
Stephen J. Maloney
A. Tele
B.H. Stringham
Uni
Couch
Ponds
Sinetes
Jenseo
Maeser
Peveram
Ica. A
Maggiles
Syernal 1
Genial Lee Walker
Hea ‘Am
Cert
Hopper Warfare on Diamond Range Wages War on Grasshoppers
Uintah county farmers and wool growers fight an all out battle against grasshoppers sweeping the Diamond mountain range. County agent Clair R Acord reports a large infestation with bands four miles by two miles on Rye Grass range and segments near Krause and Mitchel canyons. Continued on page 4.
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Uintah
Diamond Mountain
Krause and
Mitchel Canyons
July Fourth Talent Show Announced in Uintah County
Uintah County announces a July Fourth talent parade during the celebration. The contest, sponsored by the Nemes Junice Chamber Commerce, is open to all. Participants must register with Mr. Wilson at the loans office before June. Prizes awarded based on talent numbers at the Voral Theatre.
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Uintah
Nemes Junice Chamber Commerce
Bil Wison
Wilson
Ante Loans
Foreign License Plates Rule Tightens in Uintah Basin
A Utah license plate and driver license mandate applies to all residents and workers in Uintah Basin by June 25 with citations possible. The Utah County court house in Vernal issues plates and licenses Wednesday through Friday and also Saturday until noon, with hours posted for obtaining documents.
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Uintsh Basin
Utah
Out
Sammy Ha
Uinth County Court House
Vernat
Utah Chamber Leaders Praise Vernal Chapter At Banquet
Utah Chamber executives joined Vernal officials for a banquet at Hotel Vernal praising the local chamber for leading Echo Park Dam and Central Utah projects. Speakers urged unity to guide state efforts, noting annual livestock sales and fair board reports as key regional economic indicators.
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Utah Chamber of Commerce Executives Association
Gusne Bachman
Fhe Chamber
State Lake
United States
Congress
Trackman
Hotel Vernal
Vernal Chamber
Imittee
Disposed
Aa ‘Theobald
Stata Fair Board
Kix
August 11 Looms As Big Day For Vernal Kids
The Liberty Utasa Lake Citys Sg event heads toward August 11 with free rides and attractions. Executive secretary B Frank Ward says over 40 000 kids attended last year. The Public Affairs committee will arrange free transportation for Vernal children wishing to attend. Rex Striegel chairs. committee members include J D Jones Chris Mckintay Paul Lumntl and Beers Bend. Further details soon.
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Kida
Vernal
Lee Lovinger
Liberty Utasa Lake
Chamber of Commerce
Salt Taxes Chamber
B. Frank Ward
Liberty Park
Ernal Chi R
Rex Striegel
Xe J.D. Jones
Chris Mckintay
Paul Lumntl
Cooper
Beers Bend
Mater
Oil Drilling Notes From Utah and Basin Areas
Reports indicate Utah Oil Refining plans a drive at Roosevelt Hela area with completion near Bluebell. Duchesng test complete at 426 feet as Gulf Oil Corp expands land in In the Intah Basin. seismic activity reported around Naples area as Verrial area undergoes additional exploration with Carter, Stanolind, California and Continental firms involved.
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Wasach
Wien Tribal
Utah Oil Refining Company
Roosevelt
Bluebell Shalleling
Duchesng
Aodaritling
Gusher
Carter
California
Continental
Verrial
Naples
Five Cousins Receive Diplomas at Uintah High May
Five cousins from Uintah and one from Alterra earned high school diplomas at May commencement. The graduates are Robert Wardell Johnny H Smith Duane Paulson Lealand Smith and Leo Jorgensen, grandsons of John Z Rasmussen and Ester Hardy, early Ashley Valley settlers. The Rasmussen grandparents watched proudly as the boys crossed the stage recalling their family’s growing generations and shared memories.
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Robert Wardell
Johnny H. Smith
Duane Paulson
Lealand Smith
Uintah
Leo Jorgensen
Alterra
John Z. Rasmussen
Ester Hardy
Ashley Valley
Grandma
Rasmussen
Mrs. Rasmussen
Mr. Rasmussen
Ulatah High
Doens Petron
Johnny RA
Jack) Smith
Standing
Robart B. Wardell
Leland Smith
John and
Ester Rasmussen
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Utah P. C. Clerks
Doni Hacking
Hacking Aie
Uintah Basin
Don
Vernal Lions
BOND
Ruth Haslem
Bond Drive
Diamond Range
Sutatandiog
Voral’ Theatre
Alea Erant
Bachman
Inara
Woddey
Tss
Grandma Rasmussen
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