21 Mar 1946
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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1946
Page
1
Veterans from the Army Navy and Marine Corps return to Salt Lake area with discharge notices including SSgt Weston Caldwell 2 Ray technician. Sgt Jesse Varl Haws and Lt Kenneth Sowards among others. The article also covers a Steinaker Draw reservoir meeting, irrigation plans and water distribution insights for Ashley Valley with engineers Carl Christensen and Eugene Nielsen outlining system benefits and future water projects.
Willim H Burton and Caro line A Burton, Uintah Basin pioneers, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary February 25 in Meyersville Oregon. Longtime residents since leaving Vernal 24 years ago, the Burtons started in Ashley before moving to Gres River and later to a merchantile business. They are the parents of five, including Florence Christy of Ninville and John Boyer of Seattle, with roots tracing to Isaac and Clara Burton and Joseph and Elizabeth Arnold.
The Vernal Planning committee led by J C Anderson of Uuh Power and Light works on Vernal zoning and a zone map to guide future building. A land use survey under way will inform the map, addressing cluttered driveways and alleys, and new subdivision blocks will reduce waste land. The city will be divided into districts with building types and warehouse locations regulated. no new structures without planning board permission. Members Helen Johnston, Glen A Lambert, C OR Henderson, Olina Hacking, J Emery Johnson, and Lare Richardson serve as board secretary and members.
Delegates at the Uintah Woolgrowers Association annual meeting in Vernal heard James A Hooper outline President Truman's plan to aid wool production. Officers were elected or reappointed while emphasis fell on modern shearing and packing, parity price support, and range rehabilitation with government cooperation to stabilize the wool market.
Reports say the Bear Dance starts Sunday March 24 at Randlett with dances at Quray and White Rocks following the Randlett gathering.
The Senor Scout Basketball League ends with a three night playoff. Next Wednesday opens with First Ward vs Third Ward at 7 pm and Second Ward versus Maeser at 8 pm. Jensen faces Glines at 9 pm. Winners from night one draw to decide second night opponents. final night schedule to be announced.
Lyle Taylor of Lapointa, Alterxse High School student, won the regional FFA speaking contest held at Hoosévelt with the topic Why I Am A Farmer. He will advance to the state final in Luke on Saturday March 16. Eight contestants competed in the regional meet.
Plans form to build a 735 mile crude oil pipeline from Rangeled to refineries at Benelypela, costing about ten million dollars. California Company officials say expansion would increase daily output from 15,000 to around 30,000 barrels, with multiple companies exploring connections and a target to allow more supply from existing wells. The project hinges on legal and logistical approvals as talks continue.
The Utah Power Light plans to raise its focal generating plants from 530 kw to 955 kw, with units expected within days and installation within 90 days. An additional 306 kw and 125 kw units will expand the hydroelectric plant at Ashkeahley Creek, boosting annual output from 110 kw to 995 kw.
William C Winder, a Utah tourism leader, will discuss the growing tourist industry and its impact on Vernal and the state. The talk at Vernal Central School, Wednesday at 8 pm, invites workers in service stations hotels restaurants and others involved with tourism. Winder, whose lectures span Utah, is with the Publicity and Industrial Development Commission and the State Board of Education. He will be a guest of the Vernal Lions Club. Also noted: a baby boy born March 13 in Dallas to Mr and Mrs Ken Ballard. Ballard returned to Vernal Sunday. a Luscombe Stivaire training plane will be used at the local airport. and Leland Rey Smith of Craig visited Vernal last Wednesday.
W H Oaks, longtime Ashley Valley resident, died Monday morning at his Maeser home after a yearlong illness. Born July 24, 1872, in Daniels Creek Wasatch County, he moved to Ashley Valley in 1879 by ox team. He helped build early schools, served on the Maeser school board, directed the Ashley Upper Canal, and promoted the Oak Reservoir project. He held roles with Uintah National Farm Loan Association and the Uintah County Farm Bureau, and helped organize the Maeser water system. Continued on page five.
The Vernal Rod and Gun club will stage its annual Baranee or Spring Frolic Friday evening at Imperial Hall. Prizes totaling $450 will be awarded, including a Johnson motor boat, guns, fishing rods, and more. Russell Montgomery leads the recreation committee planning the event with Eva Hatch providing music.
Jensen Cattleman received a reward of £4 for aiding in the arrest and conviction of a night raider in Rio Blanco county. The thief, Sechorn, was convicted and sent to McNeil Island for one year and one day after allegedly stealing and slaughtering a steer on the Ugias Creek range last October.
Excavation on the East Main site for the New Vernal Hotel began this week as the foundation work moved forward. Ashton and Evans of Salt Lake are the architects with Fores of Murray as contractors, and the building is expected to be completed by November with most materials on hand.
The new Vernal Theater on East Main Street will open Friday March 28 following construction by Shiner Brothers begun last fall. A fashion preview sponsored by Roberts style shop will precede the opening night. The building houses Barkers Jewelry and Roberts and is described as one of Main Street’s most attractive structures.
Vernal Rodeo Association president Hugh W Calton announced the annual event will run August 1 2 3 with the Western Rodeo Company of Wellsville Utah chosen as contractor. The board approved the staging and officers promise this year’s show will be the best ever in eastern Utah.
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