Central Utah Project Seen Farm Industry Key
The Central Utah project part of the Upper Colorado Storage plan offers immediate and long term benefits for Uintah Basin. Cheap power may attract new industries while irrigation and culinary water expand. Steinaker reservoir will support about 25 000 acres and Vernal water supply. Recreation areas and boating facilities are planned with Flaming Gorge and other sites.
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Central Utah
Colorado River
Uintah Basin
Flaming Gorge
Echo Park
Glenn Canyon
Playing Gorge
Steinaker
Vernal
Millecam Elected President of Utah Motel Association
Henry B Millecam Sr operator of Motel 40 in Vernal was chosen president at the Utah Motel Association annual convention held Friday and Saturday at the Salt Lake Hotel. Royal Henderson of Dinosaur Motor Lodge was elected secretary treasurer. Millecam called the event the best convention yet with about 250 attending the presidents banquet.
Jensen-Dinosaur Road to Start May 1 Says
County commissioners discuss water drainage on Vernal-Lapoint road and plan metal culverts. A two mile Jensen to Dinosaur National Monument road section will start May first after state aid and right of way secured. Concrete dips at washes and guard rails will be installed to protect against flash floods. Arrica and Dinosaur officials coordinate on shop construction.
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Vernal-Lapoint
Muehle
Wood
Ey Searle
Warren Belcher
Jack Turner
Arrica Company
Salt Lake
Turner Building Supply Co
Jensen
Dinosaur National Monument
Curt Dudley
Dudley
State
Toad Commission
Uintah County
Monroe Hatch
Wm Karren and A Wide More Than An Acre Along A Sidehill On the Boon, MacKnight
Monument
Woodley Searle
Marx Rasmussen
Pat's Hole
Blue Mountain
Jess Lombard
Harpers Corner
Lombard
San Mateo
Calif
Chaln
Bank of Vernal Officials Say No Merger Plans
Bank of Vernal officials led by N. J. Meagher Jr. stated on Tuesday that officers are not negotiating to merge or sell to any bank. The bank reported a $450 000 deposit increase in the 53rd anniversary year with capital now exceeding $250 000, and a 2 percent interest payout to depositors.
February bounty tops 64 bobcats in local report
County bounty committee reports a record February take of 64 bobcats, led by Vern Richens 21, Alfred Kidd 15, Ralph Allred 12, Gordon Smith 8, W A Banks shepherder 7, Gary Anderson 1. Bounty paid 4 dollars per foot and scalp, 3 dollars per hide. Banks added 5 dollars per bobcat. Anderson killed his own cat while rabbit hunting. Committee members are W A Banks, John Bennion, Clutch McCoy and Harold Davis.
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Vern Richens
Alfred Kidd
Ralph Allred
Gordon Smith
W. A. Banks’ Shepherder
Gary Anderson
la Rell Anderton
W. A. Banks
Johnn Bennion
Clutch McCoy
Harold Davis
Uintah Stake Speech-Music Festival Highlights Youth
Crowded Uintah Stake gathering features testimonies on Christ’s divinity and festive music. Teen performers entertain about 800 listeners with selections and speeches under leadership of stake officials and coaches.
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Christ
Uintah Stake
Stake
Tabernacle
Clyde Anderson
Coun
Daniel Turner
Maeser
Meeser
Tad Merkley
Erma Collett
Ontake
Connie Lundell
Louella Rodily
Arlene S. Billings
Melba Fee Tullis
Myrna Wardle
Altea Jenkins
Corry Holfeltz
Layke Landon
Homer Tobertson
Lamond Tullis
Merrill Goodrich
Lorealte Durfee
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Saylor
Carter Oil Announces Wildcat Near Whiterocks
Carter Oil Co telegram to Vernal Express says a second wildcat test will be drilled on its Whiterocks prospect in Uintah County Utah. The new well is about 134 miles southwest of the first test abandoned at 4078 feet and located in Section II 1E NE SW NE with a planned depth near 9 000 feet in the Mancos shale region northwest of Vernal about 20 miles.
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Vernal Express
Carter Oil Company
Whiterocks
Uintah County
Mancos
Vernal
High Winds Fuel Trash Fire Across Sherman Home
High winds Monday spread a trash fire near the Sherman Workman home at 356 East 1st North, prompting a call to the fire department at 3 50 in the afternoon. Firefighters prevented sparks from spreading and urged residents not to burn trash in windy weather.
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Sherman Workman
New Opportunities Will Slow Emigration of Young People
A Utah community celebrates progress on the 760 million Colorado River Storage Project plans. State Senator Tl IL Stringham outlines benefits from Steinaker reservoir near Vernal and other smaller dams, while praising locals for three years of advocacy. Music and ceremonies mark the Sweet Victory as advocates press ahead.
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Tl IL Stringham
Lown
Stelnaker
Vernal
Tyzack
Jensen
Apaico
Roosevelt
Flaming Gorge
Green River
Clyde S. Johnson Elected Chairman of County Demos
Clyde S Johnson was elected chairman of the county Democratic party at the red courtroom Saturday evening. New officers include Stella Freestone as vice chairman Ann King secretary and Orvel Mullinger treasurer with nine delegates named to the state convention and several committee members elected. The meeting adjourned at 10 50 pm with guest speaker Dean Yeary from Salt Lake City delivering a campaign speech.
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Clyde S.johnson
Stella Freestone
Ann King
Orvel Mullinger
Leland Sowards
L. J. Walker
Lapoint
Alton Johnson
Ballard
Louis Freestone
Sr. Zelph S. Calder
Clyde S. Johnson
Howard B. Calder
Asher Manwaring
Oan Anutgoing
Atvern
Din Rte Ravine
Graveside Rites Held for Infant Carolyn Murray
Graveside services for Carolyn Murray infant daughter of Ray and Norma Eaton Murray were held Wednesday at Vernal Memorial Park. The child died at birth in the local hospital. Survivors include the parents two brothers four grandparents and relatives.
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Carelyn Murray
Ray
Norma Eaton Murray
Vernal Memorial Park
Carl McDaniel
Lawrence Wardle
Vernal First Ward
Kenneth Ray
Terry Jay
Fon Eaton
Vernal
Prospects Bright for Work on Reservoir Project Near Vernal
At a Vernal Chamber of Commerce luncheon the three Vernal men Senator B H Stringham Attorney Hugh W Colton and Secretary-manager Sidddway reported on the Upper Colorado River Development bill push. Plans focus on Glen Canyon as a first major project with an access road from Vernal to the dam site and a project in each of four states.
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Vernal
Colorado
Vernal Airport
Salt Lake
B. H. Stringham
Hugh W. Colton
L. Y. Siddaway
Vernal Chamber of Commerce
Ugh W. Colton
Y. Sidddway
Biddoway
Washington
Prince
HEA
Farmers Union
Glen Can
Flaming
Vemel
Atari
Graveside services for infant daughter in Vernal
Graveside services were held at Vernal Memorial Park for Tosan na Anderson infant daughter of James L. and Ruby Kloep pel Anderton. The child died at birth in Uintah County hospital. Survivors include parents a sister Melody Ann four brothers Jimmie Allen and four grandparents Mr and Mrs J C Anderson and Mr and Mrs Henry Kiceppel.
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Tosanna Anderson
James L. and
Ruby Kloeppel Anderton
Vernal Memorial Park
Uintah County Hospital
Hermon Sowards
J. C. Anderson
Melody Ann
Jimmie Allen
Henry Kiceppel
Marriage Licenses in Vernal and Jenna Area
Local records show marriage licenses issued in Vernal and nearby Jenna during February 20, 2021. Exact names and dates are incomplete due to OCR issues, but the licenses indicate ongoing civil procedures in the region.
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Utah Motel
Assant
Henry B. Milleean. Sr
Henry B. Millecam
Vernal-Lapaint
Bank of Vernal
Bobcats
iWathlington
Blake
Archie Johnson
Redeemer
Lloyd Clement
Arthur Harrison
Jesus
Sonation
Max
Thet
Ruby Fife
Grattitude
Johnson
Carl BR. Richens
High Council
High
Elijah Jackson T Old
Merle Hacking
Sintea
Reed Goodrich
Teldell
Irael
Laurence Fox
A. Alwyn Call
Jesse A. Haws
Frank N. Walker
Carter Oil Co
Wildcat
Hintal
B. TL Stringlant
L. ¥. Siddoway
Stringham
Road Commission
Civil Air Patrol
National Guard
Lee Walker
David W. Evans
Grant Southam
Orville Swain
Monte
Coles
Uintah High School
C. L. Johnson
County Demos
Carolyn Murray
Anderson Child
Jenna
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