Turkeys Released to Augment Utah Game Bounty
Utah Fish and Game crews released eight wild Merriam's turkeys west of Carter Creek in Daggett County. Five hens and three toms, trapped on the La Sal Mountains near Moab, were transported by truck to Vernal for an early Friday release. Officials said the birds were in excellent condition and will supplement prior releases in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Bennett
Manila
Daggett County
Bob Nielson
Utah Fish & Game Dept
Carter Creek
Dick Barnett
Utah Fish and Game Dept
LaSal
Moab
Forest Sales Plans Near Season S Climax
Forest Supervisor A BR McConkie of Ashley National Forest reported that about 40 million board feet of timber will be offered for sale between now and June 40. Major sales include White rocks Drainage and a large sale near Wacking Lake. others on Manila and scattered Ashely districts before July 1. Insect control targets 3000 infested trees on Altonsh District with separate contracts for spotting and treating. Modern practices will improve land productivity and a forest wide study under Forester Margin L Wolfe guides special measures.
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McConkie
Ashley National Forest
Whiterocks
Roosevelt District
G. Val Simpson
Wacking Lake
Thomas H. Levy
Eagle Creek
Manila
James EK
Boss
Warlougs
EB. F. Wolbsong
Wchard D. Estes
Bir
McConkle
Garland M
Altonsh
Mui
Margin L. Wolfe
Uintah County Delinquency Meeting Debates Park Plan
Uintah County officials and about 23 civic leaders met to discuss juvenile delinquency and propose remedies. A committee was formed to study the issue, with Judge Paul Keller moderating and officials from probation, law enforcement, and schools joining. Mayor Kay urged license suspension for repeat offenses as a stronger deterrent than other penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Randy Morrison
Uintah Weigh
Gene Ray Hall
S. Harold McKee
Floyd Tullis
Sherrif Norman
Ri. Fletcher
Richard D. Thomson
Episcopal Church
Wim, B. Walls
LDS Church
Kenneth D. Stephens
Claudius A. Banks
Paul Keller
Price
5Th District Juvenile Court
Ed Bates
Merlin Johnson
Vernal
Stephens
Kay
Glade M. Sowards
Deseret News
William Dale
Second District
Tuvenile Court
Keller
Utah
Uintah High Student Council Urges Fair Judgment
The Uintah High Student Council addresses Vernal residents, urging caution before condemning the entire school over a small minority's actions. They note about 580 students exist and argue that fewer than two percent should not taint the majority, calling for fair treatment of the student body.
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Vernal
Uintah High
Uintah High School
Two More Filing For Fall Ballot In County Race
The County Clerk reports two additional filings Monday for the November ballot. Manwaring of Naples seeks the Democratic state representative seat, and Wm. Karren of Jensen runs for a four year county commissioner on the Democratic ticket. Incumbent commissioners also filed: Hacking Maeser for four years Republican and Blayne Morrill Whiterocka for two years Republican.
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Shel Manwaring
Naples
Wm. If. Karren
Jensen
Manwaring
Tufon 5
Hacking
Maeser
Blayne Morrill
Whiterocka
Sleo
Burglars Enter 2 LDS Chapels Monday Night
Two LDS ward chapels, Naples and Glines, were burglarized Monday night. Sheriff Fletcher said Naples Chapel was entered via a rear north door after the burglar forced a ventilation screen, pried a closet door, and unlocked a door to reach the bishop’s room, with the center desk drawer opened but nothing missing. At Gunes Ward chapel the intruder entered through a north side of double doors and attempted to access a fund drop box, then the report ends with incomplete details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naples
Glines
LDS
Norman R. Fletcher
Gunes Ward
Hunter Foundation Controversy Aired At Vernal Chamber Meeting
State Rep. Glenn Cooper presented the full text of an agreement dated February 15 between the Dulany Hunter Foundation and Utah Field House of Natural History. The accord, to be signed by state officials, promises lifelike dinosaur displays and restoration of foundation collections, excluding part of the fluorescent mineral collection.
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Glenn H. Cooper
Vernal Chamber of Commerce
Hunter Foundation State Park Commission
Rep. Cooper
Capt
S. A. Dulany Munter
Dulany Hunter Foundation
G. E. Untermann
Utah Field House of Natural History
Vernal
Uintah County
Hunter Foundation
Fame
Utah Field House
Hunter Foun
170 Exhibits Shown At Basin Science Fair
More than 170 exhibits were shown at Uintah Basin Science Fair held Friday at Union High School. Represented were schools from Uintah, Duchesne and Daggett counties. Winners include Roosevelt High senior Harmston who won a medal and $50 bond for cholesterol factor tests on white rats. Co chairs were Edwards and Alfred. sponsor Union High School Science Club. Roosevelt civic donated bonds. Regional fair next at Carbon High School in Price. Distillation exhibit caused a small fire near close of exhibit period.
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Uintah Basin
Union High School
Uintah
Duchesne
Daggett
Richard. Harmston
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Hospital
Morty Jenkins
Ala
Union High
Wm, Edwards
Aldred Alfred
Union High School Science Club
Roosevelt Civic Organization
Carbon High School
Price
Theron Schaefermeyer
Robert Alexander
Marvin Rust
Ulntah
Aerodynamics
Michael Hancock
Union
Hevingard
Curt Griggs
Sherm York
Ist
Drew Dillman
Karen Sullivan
Ken Lamb
Gorden
Sandra Wilkins
Annette Hatch
Central
Sharon Thacker
Maeser
Hoosevelt, Jr
High
Bonnie Groat
Ashley Valley Tr
Joyce Betts
West
Ashley Stake Conference This Weekend
Ashley Stake LDS conference outlines genealogy and welfare emphasis. Elder Walter Stover and Elder George H. Fudge will speak at Saturday sessions in Vernal 1st Ward chapel with a 4:30 pm meeting for stake leaders. Sunday programs begin at 10 am and 2 pm in the stake tabernacle with public invited and the stake choir providing music in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashley Stake
Stake
Wm. B. Wallis
Walter Stover
General Welfare Committee
George H. Fudge
Genealogical Society
Vernal 1St Ward
Fudge
Stake Tabernacle
Wallis
Ashley Stake Choir
Burglary Attempt at Bishop’s Room and Office
An unsuccessful attempt was made to enter the bishop’s room, then a forced entry into the Seventh Ward bishop’s office. No items were taken and no money was found. Continued on page 5.
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Seventh Ward
Mark Merrell Injured in Fall
Mark Merrell, one year old son of Mr and Mrs Ivan Merrell of Glines, was unconscious after a fall from a horse near his home Sunday. He was treated at the local hospital and later moved to Holy Cross Hospital in Salt Lake City. tests reveal no details of his injuries yet.
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Mark Merrell
Ivan Merrell
Glines
Mark
Tie
Holy Cross Hospital
Salt Lake City
Vernal students win in school exhibit and tie for first
In Vernal Central School events elementary divisions see Alden White and Brent Olgelow among top finishers. Trudy Kowal lis awarded a $25 savings bond for her exhibit as others like Becky Sowards earn runner up honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alden Whitehead
Roosevelt Jr
Donne Anderson
Maeser
Renae. Morrison
Ashley
Brent Olgelow
Central
Vernal
Randy Anderson
Mike
Thompson
Randy Ross
Vernal Central School
Trudy Kowallis
Becky Sowards
Kevin W. Patterson
Judge names three to new Central Utah Water Conservancy District
Judge Maurice Harding named three local men Thursday to represent Uintah County on the newly formed Central Utah Water Conservancy District. Appointed were L. Y. Siddoway Vernal for three years BM. Stringham Vernal businessman and former state senator for two years and Leroy Merrill Tr idell for one year. The district will manage water and power projects, set rates and negotiate contracts, with an annual meeting set for early April and compensation of 500 dollars per director plus expenses.
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Maurice Harding
Umiah County
Central Utah Water Conservancy District
L.Y. Sidsoway
Stringham
Vernal
Leroy Merrill
Siddoway
Uintah Water Conservancy District
Merrill
LDS Church
Stelnaker
Tlecal
Central
Utah
Flaming Gorge
Conservancy District
Bureau of Reclamation
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County Park
Milcha Jones
Arlean Chivers
Rhoda Hatch
Mike Haws
Mary Freeman
Ruth Haslem
Boyd T. Hatch
Josephine Taylor
Court House Park
Vernal Express
Court House
VHS Student Council
Chamber Meet
Utah State Park and Recreation Commission
Utel State Park and Recreation Commission
State of
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Charles N. Shumway
Central School
George H, Fudge
New Water Board
Appronnlas Tlons
Colorado River
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