Our Invincible Colorado River Trio in Washington
Senator Stringham Attorney Colton and L Y Kiddoway have dedicated their time to the Upper Colorado River Development Project. They press for approval in Congress while Manager Siddeway of the Chamber of Commerce mobilizes support in the national capital ahead of the House vote.
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Colorado
B. I. Stringham
Tough W. Colton
L. Y. Kiddoway
Washington
Senator Stringham
Attorney Colton
Congress
Siddeway
Chamber of Commerce
National Capital
Local Bank Joins System With First Security
Uintad State Bank joins First Security System this week, changing a local institution founded nearly fifty years ago. The move brings larger facilities while preserving a tradition of community support through contributions to youth, roads, schools, and public buildings, with public meetings held in the bank’s directors’ room. Best wishes go to President J A Cheney, directors, and stockholders for continued success in the association.
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Uintad State Bank
Marke
J. A. Cheney
First Security System
Cultural Arts club hosts meeting at President Rust home
Cultural Arts members gathered February 15 at President Alfa Rust’s residence where Mrs. Ernest Johnson presented the current topic. Mrs. Alvin Bowden reviewed Stewart Toland’s new book The Star to Guide. A tray luncheon followed for members and guests.
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Cultural Arts Club
Alfa Rust
Ernest Johnson
Alvin Bowden
Star
Stewart Toland
Club Meeting Set for March 7 at Gerald Caldwell Home
The club schedules its next meeting for March 7 at the home of Mr. Gerald Caldwell in Jensen. Sales data show a shift to informal wear with men’s sport shirts rising from 30 percent of 1947 sales to 70 percent of last year’s total.
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Gerald Caldwell
Jen‘sen
Tel-O-Aid third-ear transistor amplifier
Palo Alto scientists unveil Tel-O-Aid a pocket size transistor amplifier claimed to boost telephone receiver sound up to seven times. Inventor Dr G R Fisher says it opens a new avenue for conversation aiding the hard of hearing. The three battery powered units weigh three ounces and fit in a pocket or purse for portable use.
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Palo Alto
Calif
G. R. Fisher
Fisher Research Laboratory, Inc
Floating fish on stringers sparks long running debate
A Sports Afield column argues against stringing fish through both lips by the lower lip. The piece suggests boats and gear, wind and drag, show no real harm from stringers through the lower lip, and notes anglers often tow or rest fish without full breath restriction.
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Botheps
Jason Lucas
Sports Afftrd
Pal
Lucas
Awful Tho't Success Sums Taxes With Rising Income
The remark notes that higher earnings increase tax burdens, claiming taxes grow with income and that more money leads to more taxes. It reflects on the paradox of wealth and tax policy.
In the Sood Old Days February 27 1936
Uintah county commissioners and the county's village board plan pensions for aged residents with first payments on March first per county clerk F L Noel. Water from Vernal will supply City Cemetery via cast iron pipe to beautify the hall. Roadblock on US 40 in Strawberry Valley delayed mail. Fires, births, and local WPA project work on Vernal High School walls are noted. Regional convention for the American Legion Auxiliary set for Boise on March 8 and 7.
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Uintah
Uintah County
Willage Board
F L Noel
Vernal
Strawberry Valley
K C Wright
State Road Commission
Ida Bowthorpe
Jake Hultinger
Trovo
Ben Jensen
Salt Lake
Strawberry
Darrell Goodrich
Tridel
James Chivers
Eve Ashton
American Legion Auxiliary
Boise
Idaho
A. E. Anderson
Carl Davis
Uintah High School
Bob Berg
Vernal CCC
Ruth Hicks
Vernal Public Testimonial and Local News Roundup
In Vernal on March 3 1818 church social and civic groups planned a public testimonial for violist Peter Hanson. A March 3 gym event honored M Marve Workman, with Vernal hosts and Salt Lake preview. Local items include a china painter kiln purchase, a proposed cold storage plant, a Feb 29 birth, stockmen visiting for hay, two fine teams sold for 800, a marriage license, new Fords, an acquittal on murder charges, a poisoning scare, a planned steam heated block, and the suicide of Anton Eichel.
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Peter Hanson
M Marve Workman
Vernal
Grand Theatre
Salt Lake
Homer E Rich
G. R Smith
Joseph Engberson
Earl M. Brimhall
Jennie Bowthorpe
Watson
Pope
Walker
Ward
H. Myton
Roy Horton
Bert Hodgkinson
Coltharp
Anton Eichel
Dillman
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Assbclanian
William B. Wallis
Jacker
Wallis
John E. Jonas
Utah
Colorado River
Bupé
Ted Kesting
Sontek
Hotel Vernal
Willard Williams
Willams Market
Vernal City
Utah Gas Service Company
Yatne
Gax Company
Loran L
Laughlin
Gen
Mgr
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