Echo Park Dam Still Likely Included in River Project
Washington reports Echo Park Dam remains unde r analysis rather than eliminated from the Colorado River Storage project. Utah officials say deferring authorization for further study will not delay Central Utah and Utah Emery projects. George D Clyde of the Utah Power and Water Board praises congressional support while noting heavy opposition from three major groups and a broad letter-writing campaign.
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Echo Chance Not Dead Dexheimer Says
Commissioner Wilbur A Dexheimer said it is very possible the Senate will restore Echo Park Dam to the Colorado River storage project. The Senate approved Echo Park Dam inclusion. Dexheimer voiced optimism after congressional committee actions and noted more work remains.
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City Mail Carriers Get New Look in Uniforms
A city order requires postal carriers to wear a complete regulation uniform, including coat, jacket, trousers, helmet, cap, rain gear, shirt, tie, shoes, sweater, vest and belt. The federal government will provide a $1000 first year allowance to each mailman to cover purchases.
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Bowie
Building permits filed for small projects this week
A. Letory seeks a 2 room lamber and plaster board dwelling at 100 West 5th So valued 1000.00. Rd Edgar Taylor applies for a bedroom and concrete garage valued 2500.00 at 583 West 1st No by Ashton Bros. celva congressional approval is year.
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Echo Park Dam Not Eliminated From Project
Echo Park Dam remains in contention for the Colorado River Storage Project. Utah officials and groups report the dam has been deferred but not eliminated, with passage possible after a full study by independent experts. Supporters cite collaboration with Congress and growing regional backing.
Vernal Amateur Rodeo Night Show June 24-25 at Fairgrounds
Vernal's annual Amateur Rodeo Night Show runs Friday and Saturday June 24 and 25 at Vernal Fairgrounds starting 7:30 p m. Sponsored by Jensen Ward building fund committee and managed by the Vernal Roping Club proceeds go to Jensen Ward's new chapel. Star attractions include bulldogging steers from Old Mexico and Uintah Riders from Wyoming Colorado and surrounding states with top local riders. Events include saddle bronc bareback team roping and calf roping with $7.50 entry and $25 purse for each main event plus bulldogging and two other events at $7.50 and $5.00 with $20 purses. Officers include Woodey Searle president Julian Massey vice president Walt Bowden secretary and many other posts.
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Florida
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Rodeo Productions
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Walt Bowden
Arena
Jay Searle
Aaron Wilkins
Milt Searle
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Tallan Massey
Duke Holmes
Carwin Snow
Jim Clark
Wayne Wilkins
Lynn McCarrell
Bug Eldredge
Earl Calder
Funeral Rites Planned for David Ellis
Funeral services for David Ellis 58 of 55 Sutet West Now time resident of Vernal will be held Saturday at Loom in Ver nal Second Ward chapel under Bishop Frank Walker. Ellis found dead Tuesday at 7 pm in living room by Mrs Lindsay Oaks. Born Vernal Aug 12 1888 son of Ellis Jones Ellis and Catherine Howard Ellis. Surviving daughter Lois Barfield Odessa Texas and two grandchildren. Two brothers Howard Ellis Linwood Calif and Evan Ellis St Augustine Fla. Burial in Rock Point Cemetery Maeser. Memorials to Vernal area church and community projects noted as reconstruction continues.
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Maeser
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter
Vernal City Opens 10-Inch Water Line Downtown
Vernal city crews completed a new 10 inch waterline across Main Street from 4 North to 2nd South along Vernal Avenue boosting water volume and pressure. Downtown workers reported the power shovel clanging on hard pan during excavation. Additional projects include street paving curb and gutters and other sewer and water lines.
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Funeral Held at Naples for Lewis Gardiner
Lewis Stephen Gardiner, longtime valley churchman and community worker, died after an operation in Salt Lake City. Funeral held Monday at 11 a.m. in the Naples ward chapel with Bishop DeMar Duvall presiding. Services included music by the Naples ward choir and solo by George C. Davis, with speakers Byron Goodrich, J. Ross Merrell, and Pres. Archie Johnson. Burial at Vernal Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers listed: LaVell, Acel and Dee Manwaring, Arthur Harrison, Acel Haws, Carl Gardiner.
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Joseph Collier
Vernal Memorial Park Cemetery
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LaVell
Acel
Dee Manwaring
Arthur Harrison
Acel Haws
Carl Gardiner
Lewis Stephen Gardiner
Vernon Vernal Natural Gas Franchise Awarded to Laughlin
Loran L Laughlin of Goodman Kansas was awarded Vernal Utah natural gas franchise by the Public Service Commission on Monday. Laughlin beat Greeley Gas Co in bids and plans to operate as a single utility across Vernal Moab and Monticello. The ordinance makes the grant non exclusive and sets a 2 percent gross revenue payment and an eight percent discount for churches starting after four years. Pipeline source is Pacific Northwest Pipeline Co.
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Salt Lake City
Thompson Electric Co
Salt Lake
P. L Larsen Co
Provo
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Goodman
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Greeley
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Greeley Gas Company
Public Service Commission
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Utah
Moab
Monticello
Ditching Work Underway on 300 Million Gas Pipeline Project
Pacific Northwest Pipeline Corp begins ditching for Spread 4 covering 160 miles Jensen to Moab with Spread 5 to start at Green River about June 20. Project from San Juan Basin to Pacific Northwest estimated at 300 million dollars includes right of way, clearance, surveys. Manila Utah chosen as base. other sites include Green River Wye Ignacio Moab Mack Jensen. Uranium checks planned along Utah and Colorado segments.
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Still Hopeful Echo Park Dam Deletion Plans for Uintah Council
Uintah County coordinating council directors approved by laws for the new body to unite local groups. The first general meeting is set for Aug. 15 at 8 a.m. with representatives from religious and civic organizations. The council aims to tackle beautification child welfare and delinquency issues across Uintah County. Meanwhile, Vernal Chamber officials noted Echo Park Dam delay but optimism remains for eventual approval. The House subcommittee passed a revised, cheaper version and a full committee hearing is slated for June 21. A message from Rep. Aldous Dixon cited California reclamation gains and current opposition. U.S. 4 Association leader Henry Millecam urged clearer signage at Silver Creek turnoff near Kimball’s Junction and reported $1,200 secured to support an information booth at the new junction.
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