Public Hearing Slated On New School Budget
A nine year old Naples boy was seriously injured after a car struck him on a crosswalk near Vernal Ave and Main Street. Floyd Gale, 16, was cited for failing to yield to a pedestrian and will appear in juvenile court. Uintah School District schedules a public hearing Monday at 0 pm to discuss a nearly 144 million dollar budget for 105050 and 195800. The hearing will be at the district board office. Officials report plans for a new elementary school to be completed by fall 1962 and ongoing preparations with architects statewide. Also approved are remedial reading and special school programs at Todd and Whiterocks, with classes consolidated per grade and new special classes at the Central school. Continued updates on district efforts will follow.
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Dorris
Warold Kendall
Penney's
Floyd Elmer Gale
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Uintah School District Board of Education
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Distrieta
Jensen
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Todd
Whiterocks
Odd Fellows Will Hold State Convention in Vernal Saturday
Odd Fellows Lodge 424 hosts the state convention with Rebekahs from Utah. Members arrive by car caravan for an 8 pm Saturday evening program at Odd Fellows Hall. A banquet precedes dancing and a program, with W S Mann in charge of arrangements.
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Odd Fellows
Utah
Vernal
Ar Caravat
Odd Fellows Hall
W. 5 Mann
Uintah Basin Scouts Prepare For High Uinta Camp In 1959
More than 250 Uintah Basin Scouts and leaders gather Monday for the 1959 High Uinta Boy Scout Camp at Uintah Park in the Uinta Canyon. The planning committee is led by Ted Thacker with Rulon Skinner as camp director, aided by Alvin Gapdio and Thacker. Junior staff includes nine explorers from Duchesne Roosevelt and Uintah Districts. The week features instruction and merit badges, with a Court of Honor on June 26 and nightly campfire programs.
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Uintah Park
Uinta Canyon
Ted Thacker
Uinta
Duchesne
Roosevelt
Uintah
Rulon Dean Skinner
Thle
Ife
Alvin Gapdio
Price
Ted ‘Thacker
Explorers
Iuicamp
Wayne Crown
Dwight Mitchell Roosevelt
James Drollinger
Paul Watkins
David iLul
David iLul-finger and Ulotah District, ‘Tyrell Seager
Jay Var Campbell
Brent Hacking
Leroy Caldwell
Aring
Ingratther
Ranikor
Feltay
Pincemurdand Open Golf Tournament Planned for July
Plans are underway for the Pincemurdand Open Golf tournament formerly the Vernal Open to be held here on July 25. Jerry Braun, golf pro at the Vernal Golf Course, said this week about 120 golfers from throughout Utah are expected to participate in this year’s event.
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Jerry Braun
Vernal Golf Course
Utah
Massive Plow Joins Stanaker Project Force
Fire hazards rise amid dry spell as two fires burn three acres in Jones Hole area. Ranger Oscar T. Dick warns against unattended campfires and notes permits needed for outside areas. Heavy equipment enlarges Stanaker Project while road work progresses toward 28 percent completion. A Lapoint family escape serious injury when their pickup rolled. one driver cited for driving without license. Economic growth surges in Eastern Utah with new development, jobs, and central projects drawing migrants. local unemployment and outlook remain cautiously optimistic.
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Dinosaur National Monument
Monument
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Gerald Mitchell
Neola
Welly Thursby
Mitchell
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Morrigan-Fridsen
Stanaker
Rosa A. Slye
Mia
Rex Jenkins
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Randy
Vi Mott
Illelerg
Jenkins
Boyd Winn
Maeser
Earry Normin Fletcher
Tial
Trouse Approves Reclamation Bill Amid New Projects
The House approved a 1.777 billion reclamation bill featuring nine public works projects not requested by the President. Utah alone gains 701 million, including 474 million for Glen Canyon Dam and 13 million for Flaming Gorge. The bill funds new starts despite Eisenhower’s opposition and now goes to the Senate.
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Glen Canyor
Arizona
Jordan Tver
Frory
Eisenhower
Mississipp
Henaté
Unidad High Class of 1041 reunion at Merkley Park
Members of the Unidad High School Class of 1041 plan a reunion on Saturday June 20 at 4 pm at Merkley Park. All class members and families are invited each family to bring its own lunch after the meal there will be a program and social visiting time.
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Unidad High School
Merkley Park
Road Lass
Teir
Visit of Barbara Gibson and Jimmy of Denver
Barbara Gibson and Jimmy of Denver are visiting at the home of Mrs. Gibson’s parents, Mr. and Mr. Dick Kilfeny, during their stay in town.
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Denver
Cole
Mrs. Gibson
Dick ‘Ilfeny
Plant Machinery Unloaded for Flaming Gorge Dam Site
Carloads of machinery near Flaming Gorge are unloaded to form an aggregate processing plant serving the dam project. Workers face rising river waters as the diversion tunnel nears completion. The plant, located near Henrys Fork, will operate this fall to supply sand and gravel for the dam.
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Pileel
Flaming Gorge
Green River Trailhead
Linwood
Y Henrys Fork
D.D Baker
Arch Dam Constrictora
Henrys Fork
Green Niyver
Damagte
Green River
Intel
Thaker
Vernal Chamber Plans Meeting At Dutch John
Vernal Chamber of Commerce schedules next Tuesday’s meeting at Dutch John. A regular session announced a forthcoming Instellation meeting set for Tuesday June 30 at Merkley Park, replacing the naval board plan. A letter from Jean Walton praises Vernal Reclamation employees for His Neighbor day.
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Vernal
Lions Convention Attendees From Vernal Gather in Cedar City
Attending the state convention of the Uleah Sons in Cedar City last weekend were Mr and Mrs Whitney rosmnohs Priests end ne Moyal , Ifendéraon, ade Bowards and Sperker Selner all of Vernal.
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Uleah Sons
Cedar City
Amateur Rodeo Opens June 26 at Vernal Fairgrounds
The Vernal Roping Club announces an amateur rodeo set for Friday and Saturday, June 26 and 27, at the fairgrounds starting 7:30 pm each day. Top events include saddle bronc, bareback riding, steer roping, calf roping, bulldogging, wild horse race, with all entry fees due by 5 pm daily.
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Fairgrounds
Vernal Roping Club
Visiting Groups Damage Uintah County Auditorium
Uintah County commissioners disclosed that civic and convention groups using the newly completed auditorium have caused damage. Cigarettes, buckled chairs from stomping, and scratches mar the interior. Officials urged groups to exercise care to avoid further defacement.
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Uintah County
Ateesay
Bid Date Set for Roosevelt Road and Bridge Project
The State Road Commission lists June 30 as the bid date for a 123 foot concrete and steel bridge and nearby road improvements on U S 40 from Roosevelt east to the Uinta River. The project, in Uintah and Duchesne counties, features a hot mix bituminous surface with an estimated cost of 650000 and a 200 working day completion target. Plans and specs are available in East Lake City or the district engineer’s office in American Fork.
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Toad Commission
U. S. 40
Roosevel
Uinta River
Ulntaliland Duchesne
State Road Commission
East Lake City
American Fork
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