Dinosaur Improvement Fund Reaches 615899
A Utah paper notes the Dinosaur National Monument advancement with a new spending total of 615,899 dollars, plus plans for a 275,000 dollar visitors center, 90,000 for housing, 98,900 for water and sewers, and a new public road. The report cites officials including Len Bennett, J. Lombard, and L. Bennett, and describes hopes for public access and development dating back to 1937. It also includes a funeral notice for Tyrace W. Woolley, a longtime Vernal resident and prominent farmer, with services scheduled in Vernal and burial at Vernal Memorial Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyrace W. Woolley
Vernal
Third Ward
Clyde Wahiquiat
Woolley
George Leigh
Mesa
Arizona
Vernal Mortuary
Max Woolley
Fifth West
Vernal Memorial Park
Dee
Granteville
Samuel W
Maria Angell Woolley
Annie Bates
Grantsville
Uintah State Bark and Emerald Oil Company
H. Waller Woolley
Samuel B Woolley
Arthur B Woolley
Idaho Falls
Idaho
Warren
Jonea
Wils
Lyle Remington
Earl Goodrich
Leigh
William Pearce
Los Angeles
Graidchyldren
Lon H Wodley
Salt Lake City
Aisters
Alice
Viola
Ala
Washington
Wnth
Conrad L Wirth
National Park Service
Vernal Club
Len Wallace F Dennett
Dinosaur National Monument
Mr Wirth
Len Bennett
Millory A. Totson
Beh
Wo Thompson
Cox Operative Activities
Honard Baker
Jess Lombard
Bif Stringham
Utah
Hugh W Calton
L Y Siddoway
Vernal Chamber of Commneree
Wirth
L. Y. Siddoway
Vernal Chamber of Commerce
Hugh W. Colton
Bryant H. Stringham
Wallace F. Bennett
Conrad L. Wirth
Bennett
Final Construction Plans For Vernal Natural Gas Pipeline
Utah Gas Service plans final construction of a vern al gas lateral line into Vernal and the city distribution system. Construction is expected in six to eight weeks and should finish by July 1 to begin service. Surveying and pipe handling for Vernal should wrap up this week while sections are tested for leaks. The company offers free gas service installation behind homes with a right of way grant, aiming to save households about 75 dollars. Visiting former resident Eva Ashby and daughters Norma and Erlene are in Cedar City with Floyd Dingham while they tour Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah Gas Service Company
Vernal
Goran L. Laughlin
Laughlin
Ife
Eva Ashby
Norma
Erlene
Oregon
Cedar City
Floyd Dingham
Above Average Snow Water Content Reported at Paradise Park
Soil Conservation officials report Tuesday that snow courses at Paradise Park 10,500 feet show 53.7 inches depth with 159 inches water content, higher than last year. Lower Mosby Mountain at 9,500 feet has 45.8 inches depth and 11.5 inches water. Kings Cabin at 6,000 feet records 43.6 inches depth and 11.7 inches water. The survey, by Jack Stephenson, John L. Swenson, and Larry Jensen, notes generally wet ground under the snow across the county's western area including Lopoint, Tridell, Gusher, Leota and Avalon.
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Paradise Fark Kings Cabin
Mosby Mountain
Paradise Park
Uinta River
Lopoint
Tridell
Gusher
Leota
Avalon
Kings Cabin
Elevalon
Brush
Ashley
Jensen
AL Kings Cabin
Jack Stephenson
John, L. Swenson
The
Soil Conservation Service
Larry Jensen
Goological Survey Service
Uintah State Bank Joins First Security Bank System
Uintah State Bank, the Uintah Basin’s largest bank, will operate as Uintah State Branch of the First Security Bank of Utah after stockholder approval. J A Cheney notes access to FHA and VA loans, trust services and Timeway loans, with First Security stock issued to Uintah holders. First Security reports $462.8 million in resources in 1958. Uintah at $5.98 million.
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Mter
Uintel Stata Bank
Uintah Basin
First Security Bank
J. A. Cheney
Uintah State
First Security Bank of
Utah
Chenay
FHA
VA Leane
Timeway
Cheney
Tln‘ah Bank
First Security Corporation
Uintah State Bank
First Security
Mees
Harold
Ry Bargent
Ward A. Openshaw
Archie John+ son
Martin W. Curtis
I jBank
Ufa
Security, Corporation
Tdsho
Wyoming
Commercial Bank of Utah
George
Eccles
First Security Duration
First Security Bank of Utah
First’ Security
Uintah
Duchesne
Roosen Welt
Haish Bank
Atx
Main Street Block Loses Crown for Driver Relief
Verner main intersection crews survey Main Street between Vernal Avenue and First West to reduce roadway crown. Project aims to ease curb pull away in winter on the south side. AL Cooper quips marriage is a two way street as the signs warn of changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verner Main
Vernal Avenue
First West
Phillips Petroleum Co
Douglas Creek
Colorado
Great Uintah
United States
Ealt Lake Valley
K. S. Adams
Paul Endacott
Philips Petroleum
Rio Blanco
Final River Bill Action Expected Thursday Urges Passage
The Longawatted House of Representatives vote on the Upper Colorado Storage Project is expected today. President Eigenhower appeals for prompt and favorable action, aiming to rally supporters and counter opponents. Dawson refutes railroad brotherhood opposition with telegrams backing the project as a long-range, multi-state effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Upper
Colorado
Eigenhower
Washington
House
Ant
William A. Dawson
Rutah
Craig Wosmer
R-Calif
Dawson
Hosmer
Republicans Call for Mass Rallies Monday in County Precincts
Republican leaders announce mass precinct level meetings across 18 areas on Monday to elect district officials and select delegates for the state convention. Balloting runs 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. South Vernal meets at Bank of Vernal, North Vernal at the city office. Local committee members include Mra. Verlig Stringham, Bruce Watkins, Ralph Preece, and Harold Duke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh G Richer
Usetah County
South Vernal
Bank of Vernal
North Vernal
Mra
Verlig Stringham
Bruce Watkins
Ralph Preece
Harold Duke
Speed Limit Cut For Trucks On Highway U S 40
The state imposes a new 35 mph truck speed limit on three major highways due to frost and weather. Trucks only face tighter limits on U S 40 from the Colorado Mine to Heber City and via U S 160 through Provo Canyon, U S 308 from Wyoming line west through Weber Canyon to Ogden and U S 189 from Felt Junctions to Heber City. If not followed, weight restrictions will be imposed, and these limits will be lifted as weather improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Mine
Heber City
U. S. 160
Provo Canyon
Provo
Wyoming
Weber Canyons
Ogden
Felo
Declining Lamb Prices Warned At Annual Woolgrowers Meet
Don Clyde president of the state woolgrowers warned the group that lamb prices may fall without quick action. He noted only 4 percent of U.S. meat consumption is lamb, with most demand on the coasts. The convention covered forest grazing improvements, wildlife counts, and a 20 year water development program. New officers were elected with Howard Williams re‑elected president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal
Don Clyde
Clyde
10 &M
Ken Stringham
Gilbert B. Doll
Ashley
Jay Searle
Verhal Ham Sale
Howard Willams
Twas
Ralph
Ton Page
Births and Congratulations Across Local Families
Mr and Mrs Gardines celebrate a baby born February 21. Mr and Mrs Duane Hall announce a son born February 23. Mr and Mrs Paul Croft welcome a boy February 24. Mr and Mrs Dean Roberts announce a baby boy born February 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deloy
Gardines
Duane Hall
Paul Croft
Dean Roberts
Utes Edge Duchome Eagles to Secure State Tourney Berth
The Uintah Utes beat Duchome Eagles 82-38 in Region V play to clinch a state tournament berth in Provo March 14-17. Key scorers included Eaton with 29 and Muse with 13 as the Utes dominated early and never trailed.
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Utes
Eagles
Uintad Utes
Priday
Duchema Fegles
Provo
Union
Union High
Duchome
Mayhew
Alex
Unti
Eaton
Cutshaw
Slaugh
Muse
Pep Clu
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Dinosaur’Improvement Fund
Horace W. Woolley
Elnora Jones
Mre
Nellie Burritt
Santa Maria
Calif
Lucy
Brows
Springville
Unitah State Bank
J. de Cheney
Weltg-Siemngeaunt Pe Ben
George B. Eccles
First Security Cors
AL Cooper
Stake
Staxe Choir
Archie Johnson
Tabernacle
Spojes
U.S
Phillips
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