City and County to Vote June 16 on New High School Bond
The City County and School Board set June 16 for a bond issue to fund a new senior high school at $900,000. Election will be held at the same polls as the city and county proposition, with one set of judges for both. Officials approved the plan to save taxpayers the extra election cost.
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City County Building Project Okayed At Bond Election
Vernal City Council and the Board of County Commissioners approve a $344000 city and county building bond. Voters will decide bond issues June 16 alongside the school bond vote to save election costs. The complex will house a library fire station sheriff’s office and county attorney’s office.
Uintah High School Faces Need for New Building
Uintah County Jaxpeyers notes growing pains at Uintah High School with science gymnasium auditorium and lunch facilities deemed inadequate. A survey during Christmas break by the Blate Survey Commission found many vocational rooms too small and overall building needs substantial.
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New Uintah County Building Proposal urged by officials
The Uintah County Commissioners urge construction of a new county building, noting the current 50 year old structure is inadequate for modern business. Vernal City is urged to join in the project, highlighting Uintah Bailey and Utah state-wide prosperity and local civic progress. Continued on page 4.
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Vernal hosts Utah Jaycees convention with new leaders
The 18th annual Utah Junior Chamber convention in Vernal elected national directors Bord Bunnell Price and Den Jnica of Salt Lake City and six state vice presidents including Max Adams Tremonton Dean Christiansen Ogden Grane Hiving American Fork Chris S Metos Salt Lake City W Sorenson Salina and Leonard Vodak Delta They will set the 1954 convention location and Wendell Reza Me eafield a Utah elector is noted in coverage. Maxfield Clover Sea Foods executive of Kaysville has long served Jaycees since 1948 and previously held club director and president roles.
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Eafield Aerie
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Jaycees Finish Lighting of Tennis Courts
The Vernal Junior Chamber of Commerce completes lighting for a north county tennis court area near the Courthouse. The project uses twelve shatter proof lights and supports tournament play. committee members include Darrell Wardle Chelemen Barovich Wasle Ashton Bret Feltch and Hines.
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Ninety-One Seniors Prepare to Graduate at Uintah High
A shuffled list of names and a Rotary exchange program describe Uintah High School seniors preparing to graduate. Juniors hosted by Rotarians included family dinners and museum visits while LDS leaders spoke on communism and youth guidance.
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Regional Five Baseball Sees Ten Teams Compete
The Regional Five baseball event features ten teams with four wins and two losses in contention. Semifinals are set for May 21 with venue to be announced and key players including Grant Richens and George Cavnradt noted among participants.
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Grant Richens
George Cavnradt
Ken Nichols
Top Judges Named for Uintah Basin Jr Stock Show
The Uintah Basin Junior Livestock Show will feature top judges Bob Lazier and Marden Broadbent May 27 and 28. The premium book lists Lazier as manager of a Hereford ranch and notes his praised judging style. Don Wall is show president with Virtus McCon as premium manager.
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Ver nal oil transfers key Vernal officials to new posts
Calvin L. Cooksey and J Ne Grimmle are reassigned in Vernal with Grimmle acting superintendent and Cooksey moving toward a Denver posting. Verne E Farmer steps in as acting superintendent until further action. Transfers effective May 1 with Cooksey awaiting full details and Spear/Ray oil company ties noted. Morris of Portland visiting Vernal for month.
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Ouray Bridge Aids Oil and Livestock Groups
Logan of Ft Duchesne says the Ouray bridge costing 35000 will help oil and livestock industry in the county. The 268 foot structure was said to be 408 feet. completion will allow heavier rigs from Willow Creek to cross, reducing unsafe crossing and saving about fifty miles of travel.
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Vernal Golf Course Opens Season With Red and Blue Matches
Vernal Golf Course opens Sunday with over 100 players in red and blue matches at 1 pm. Men captains Deb Casada and Brent Felten, women Edna Fsikeelson and Irene Toss lead teams. A hole in one contest runs 10 am to 4 pm with prizes, followed by a 4:30 pm club picnic. The first annual eastern Astht Amateur Golf Chath Lona tournament is at Carbon County Country Club in Price next Sunday May 17.
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Services Held For Henry Wolfe
Henry Wolfe aged about 70 of Vernal Uintah County died at noon Monday. Funeral services are held today Thursday at 2 p m in Vernal Memorial Park Cemetery under Bishop J Ross Merrell. Wolfe was born in Ogden and worked with Uintah Freight integration.
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Uintah
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Dinteh Bacanio
Uintah Freight
Temperatures Rise In Uintah County Amid Mild Winter
Weather data shows temperatures climbing in Uintah and Wetnal counties with weekend forecasts predicting generally fair conditions and above normal highs. The Utah Weather and Crops report notes light front damage to alfalfa in Ainish County on April 30, and statewide hay reserves remain ample due to a mild winter and open grazing, though growth is slowed by cool, dry spring. The article also mentions a driver between Vernal and Dragon and a person arriving in Vernal in 1932 to purchase a farm, with evident references to local life and agriculture.
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Vernal Pioneer Arthur Ruple Dies in Portland
Arthur Ruple, longtime Vernal resident and early settler, died in Portland Oregon after several months illness. He was reportedly the first white child born in old Fort Thomberg. Funeral services will be held in Portland with later shipment of the body to Vernal.
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Uintah Wins Honors At Music Festival In Price
More than one hundred students competed at the Megton festival in Price on Friday and Saturday and Uintah schools earned top honors. Vocal and instrumental groups impressed, especially a string orchestra of Carton district grade pupils. The Uintah Band received superior ratings with minor fashion notes noted for marching.
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