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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1955

Page

15

Vernal Green River Road project nears 16 miles completed

Readable parts describe Utah Vernal Green River road work progressing with 16 miles finished between Barker Springs and Rea Springs, plus five miles near thicker Springs to be started. Completion will bring the highway within 37 miles of Vernal, signaling more mountain travel and potential oiling operations once major sections open.

Utah Worhol Green River City Wyoming Green River Mania Barker Springs Brushkacekomnountad Reet Springs Thicker Springs Barker Sprinks Green River Chamber of Commerce Sweetwater County Vernal and Green River Chambers of Commercce Transmountain Uintah Basin

Optimism for Echo Park support in river project debate

The story details supporters like California officials and CTU allies backing the Echo Park dam within the broader Colorado River and Trinity River schemes. It notes opposition, a visit by John Oakes to assess Echo Park, and ongoing efforts to gather information to counter opponents, with discussions on a national highway bill and local civic meetings in Vernal.

California Echo Park Nter Tal Trinity River Sladdoway Siddurway CTU New York New England North Carolina Colorado River Cullan John Oakes New York Times Yampa Green Rivers Oakes Dalton Manila Green River Utah Estes Parte Vernal Fort Duchesne Indian Service Tribal Council Heber Homestead Midway Utah County Weber Canyon Salt Lake Colton J. Perry Egan Utah State Fish and Game Commission E. J. Fielstead Weber Basin Conservancy District C. Preston Robinson Deseret News Geo. W. Gadsby Utah Power & Light ElRoy Nelson First Security Coa J. Bracken Lee John Fitzpatrick Salt Lake Tribune Echo Park Dam B. H. Stringham Congress Siddeway Senate Salt Lake Denver Cong. Dixon Ed. Johnson Colorado A. W. Shepherd Ken Sewards Cedar City H. B. Millecam Scente Utah State Capitol Vernal Chamber of Commerce US 40 Millecam

Appreciation Honoring Help for 37th Legion Convention

The American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary express deep gratitude to all contributing organizations and individuals for the success of the 37th Annual Department Convention. Townspeople provided notable hospitality to many visitors, with special thanks from Eve Ashton and Stewart Ashton, Convention Chairmen.

American Legion American Legion Auxiliary

Uintah School Board Praises Work on New Building

Uintah County residents see greater wealth in local banks as federal data show Uintah County deposits at 5.864 million dollars. The school board approved a summer recreation bus plan and awaited August bid calls for a new Uintah High School site with state support and a first 15,000 dollar payment. The district reported best attendance in four years and toured the near-complete high school project.

Uintah County Alterra Lorenzo Young Sai Sage City Abbott E. Allen Bateman New High School New Uintah High School Supt New York Vintah County Federal Reserve System United States Interbank de

Driver’s Neglect of Signs Cited in Car Accidents

A retrospective note argues many automobile crashes stem from drivers disbelieving or ignoring warning signs. It emphasizes the need for awareness and adherence to traffic cues to reduce collisions and injuries.

Dragnet Seizes Suspect After Vernal To Uintah Ride

Uintah County police chased a knife holdup suspect after he forced a driver to stop. The attacker fled with the car during a traffic light, a dragnet coordinated by Hugh Caldwell led to Poole's arrest near Ranchett. The second hitchhiker Crook surrendered in Vernal for investigation.

Poole Mr. Sanden Vernal Charles J. Carver Indian Service Polie Ft. Duchesne Crook Vernal Police

Commission Reports Independence Road Finished

At the semimonthly courthouse meeting County Commissioners stated Independence road is finished and returning equipment to the county side. They offered a land sum, discussed paving to reduce dust, and decided other roads were a higher priority while supplying fuel to the Agricultural Division for poison distribution on Diamond Mountain. Chairman Swain led the session with notes on staff changes and local moves.

Independence Lynn Rebens Hateh Sundquist Speedway Elline Agriculural Clair Acord Diamond Mountain Swain

Annual Meeting of Ashley Farmers Union Co op

The Ashley Farmers Union Co op association will hold its annual meeting Thursday June 16 at 8 p m at the Naples meetinghouse. Morris Hava manager announces a program lunch and election of officers with a discussion of issues facing the cooperative. New board members will be elected. current directors include Thacker president Robert Cook George Southam Owen Powell and Charles F Lewis. The manager will present the annual report.

Ashley Farmers Union Co-ooperative Association Naples Morris Hava Ashley Co-op Suive Hans Lose Thacker Robert Cook George Southam Owen Powell Charles F. Lewis

Southern Utah Parks Tour by Local Party

Norlan Walker of Vernal joined Miss Sheron Rigby and Mr and Mrs Leo Stevens of Salt Lake on a weekend excursion through Southern Utah parks. The group spent time visiting notable landscapes and enjoying regional scenery.

Norlan Walker Vernal Sheron Rigby Leo Stevens Salt Lake Utah

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