Vernal Youth Sentenced Thirty Days For Window Peeping
A Vernal youth, Phillip Smith, 21, received a 30 day jail term after confessing to window peeping at the Lawrence Lee residence on West 1st South. Police traced footprints and mud on the roof to the suspect, matching his clothing and a cut hand. The case followed a report of a prowler sighting by Mr. Lee.
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Vernal
Justice Court
Lawrence Lee
West 1St South
Phillip Smith
Mr. Lee
Charles McConkle
McConkle
Ifa
Main Street
Jip
Ile
Lee
Vernal Considers Parking Meters and Meter Maid Move
Vernal City Council discussed adopting parking meters on Main Street and hiring a meter maid. A plan to coordinate water work with wards was noted, Jaycees funds supported street signs, and a welding machine was approved for $290. A swimming pool operator application opens April 2.
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Vernal
Accept
Main Street
Salt Lake City
Vernal City Water Committee
Davis
Naples and Maeser
Rex Roylance
Dorn Richardson
Jaycees
Uintah County to fill vacancy for county clerk
Uintah County Commissioners meet Thursday April 4 in the courthouse to fill the county clerk vacancy caused by the death of Charles T Pope. The action follows the death and sets the process for selecting a replacement.
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Uintah County
Charles T Pope
Four Local Girls to Compete in Miss Utah Pageant
Uintah and Daggett counties will send four contestants to the Miss Utah Pageant in Salt Lake City in June announced Tuesday by Telen Spendlove chairwoman of the local contest. The May 3 event at Uintah High School will select the four entrants who must be 18 to 28 on September 1 and meet education and marriage criteria. Contestants must display talent in arts or a three minute talk on a preferred career if pursuing nursing or similar field.
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Uintah
Daggett
Salt Lake City
Telen Spendlove
Spendlove
Lady Lions
KSL Radio
Uintah High School
Clara Price
Edytha Johnson
Stewart Ashton
Western Reclamation Speedup Seen To Counteract Basin Unemployment
Hearings on an accelerated reclamation construction program for the western states including Taming Gorge and the Vernal project will occur in Washington Monday. Uintah Basin unemployment fell below the previous week though remains high with about 795 workers affected. The push to expand public works aims to double federal reclamation funding, targeting Flaming Gorge and Vernal projects to spur job growth and water development.
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Taming Gorge
Washington
Senate Irrigation and Reclamation
Uintah Basin
Spencer C. Heiner
Vernal Office
Utah
Uintah
Duchesne
Daggett
Clinton P Anderson
Senate
Interior
Maurice A Stans
Bureau of the Budget
Steinaker
Sen Anderson
Len Anderson
Administration
Flaming Gorge
Sen. Anderson
Welner
American Glasonite Company
Flaming Gorge Dam
Mfr. Seiner
Car Lift Saves Woman Driver After Accident
Flora Mitchell, 45, of Clearfield, was thrown from an overturned car on a slick rural highway near Roosevelt. Two motorists, Clyde Larson and his son Melvin of Price, lifted the car enough to let her breathe, then help arrived about an hour later to free her. she suffered a broken leg and severe lacerations but was reported in good condition the next day.
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Roosevelt
Flora Mitchell
Villa Dr
Roosevelt Hospital
Lonely County
U07
Ethellene Mitchell East
Billy
Connie
East
Miss Mitchell
Highway Patrol
Leonard Ferguson
Vernal Hosts 300 Jaycees for Travel Trophy Party
Utah Jaycee event in Vernal draws 300 members and wives from 18 clubs for a Travel Trophy party at the National Guard Armory. Price Jaycees win the Travel Trophy for 12 000 plus miles, after aiding a bus from a landslide. Vernal pledges to host next year as Cedar City hosts the state convention decision.
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Utah
Indian Canyon
Price
Bert Carrol
Vernal Jaycee
Cutt Perry
Brent Feltch
Vernal Jaycees
Cedar City
Craig Caldwell
Marilyn Lowry
Glade
Jake Toss
Armon Raton Vernal
Democrat Mass Meeting Elects Clayton Simmons County Chairman
A large crowd at Uintah County courthouse picked Clayton Simmons as county chairman. The meeting elected Mrs. Isa belle Johnson as vice chairman Orvel Wallinger secretary and Glen Oldroyd treasurer. Delegates to the state convention include Leo Edwards Nyrum Slaugh Reed Mckee Don Datty Arnold Mckee Isabelle Johnson Zelph Calder with alternates Gerson Caldwell Glen Lambert Leo Calder Frank E Moss. A Kiwanis Boys and Girls Club workshop will precede a state Democratic Women’s convention March 28 29 in Salt Lake City.
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Uintah
Orvel Mullinger
Clayton Simmons
Isabelle Johnson
Orvel Wallinger
Glen Oldroyd
Tom Timothy
Clarence Falmer
Martin Fletcher
Leo Eowards
Nyrum Slaugh
Reed Mckee
Don Datty
Clayton
Neola Team Wins Consolation at Jr All Church Tournament
Neola Ward from Duchesne County defeats Logan 47 to 35 at George Nelson Field House for sixth place and the consolation trophy in the All Church Junior Basketball Tournament. Norman Dye scores 21 points, supported by Claude Crozier and BI Dye with 12 and 11. Urlan Thornley of Logan held to five after a 76 point pace entering the game.
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Neola Ward
Duchesne County
Logan
George Nelson Field House
Neola
Norman Dye
Claude Crozier
BI Dye
Urlan Thornley
Gine
Limi
Curriculum Study Adopts Preamble and Chooses Officers
The Vernal Express notes a local curriculum study meeting adopting a new preamble, forming two problem oriented groups, electing group chairs and secretaries, and planning sub group structures. Area I focuses on student school program and pupil personnel. Area II meets Friday March 26 at Uintah High School at 730.
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Ciizens
Uintah’ High School
Azn
Uni
Vernal Chamber Sets Annual Meeting and Board Elections
The Vernal Chamber of Commerce schedules its annual meeting and banquet for Monday at the Hotel Vernal with speaker L. Drollinger of the US Chamber discussing Congress legislation. A nominating committee lists candidates for five board vacancies including W Chatterton, Ron Harrison, Delbert Brown, Coke Jeffries, Rex Roylante, Harold Duke, Russell Kler, Warren Mott, Larry Phillips, and Ken Stringham. An amendment could let the retiring president join the board for a year.
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US Chamber of Commerce
Vernal Chamber
Vernal
Drollinger
Congress
Lions
Kiwanis
Vernal Jaycees
Uintah County
Vernal City
W Chatterton
Standard Oil of
Calif
Ron Harrison
Moon Lake Electric
Delbert Brown
Mt States Tel
Coke Jeffries
Jk Auto Service
Rex Roylante
Safeway
Harold Duke
Ashton Bros
Rutssell Kler
Utah
Colorado Gaa
Warren Mott
Dank of
Larry Phuips
Uintah Basin OU
Ken Stringham
Vernal Army & Navy Store
Washington
Siddoway
Step Dawson
Priesthood Meeting Relay To Stake Center On April 5
The General Priesthood meeting of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be held Saturday April 5 in the Salt Lake Tabernacle and relayed by direct wire to Uintah Stake Center. Ashley and Uintah stake members can hear the Salt Lake meeting in their local building. The Sunday session will be broadcast and televised to the Vernal area.
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Salt Lake Tabernacle
Uintah Stake
Ashley and Uintah Stakes
Salt Lake
Generg Ses Dlon
Vernal
Naples Falls In Open Round Of All Church Senior Tourney
Plain City upset Naples 63 to 44 in the first round of the All Church Senior basketball tournament at BYU Provo. Burt Cook led Weber County with 32 points as Wayne Gardiner and Terry Anderson hit outside shots to keep Naples within reach early. Cattle numbers trend lower while pork supplies rise amid broader farming notes from A. Clement Better Farming.
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Plain City
Byu
Ieldhouse
Provo
Main City
Twin
Burt Cook
Utah State
Wayne Cattle
Quinte Jenkingaine
Weber County
Dy Lloyd A. Clement
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