Uintah High seniors set to graduate Wednesday
Uintah High School plans a Wednesday graduation at 8 PM in the gym auditorium. Co chair Loreen Caldwell leads the theme committee with members Mary Ann King Fasshaw Gharon Searle Glenna Walker Nita Slaugh and Gary Haws. Baccalaureate services Sunday May 17 at 3 PM in the assembly features speaker Jerome Stottel with the choir and faculty supervising the event.
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Uintah High Peer
Audi
Glenna ‘Walker
Nita Slaugh
Gary Haws
Vinta High School
Fabien
Jerome Stottel
Cy Lowa
Wien
Hese
Vernal Rodeo Queen Contest Set for June Event
Vernal Rodeo Association announced that three queens will be chosen at the Uintah County Fairgrounds on June 13 with an evening dance. Unmarried Uintah County residents over 18 may apply, with judging including poise, personality and beauty. A 5x7 photo required. contestants must provide their own horse and transportation. winners must attend related celebrations. The rodeo runs June 25 26 and 27, and Lowell Caldwell’s son will perform Saturday at the Mary Richards event.
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Vernal Rodeo Association
Uintah County Fairgrounds
Uintah Ci
Uintah County Ly
Ik God
Oe Folk
Senta
Sven
Work Begins On Vernal Manila Road Project
The Bureau of Public Roads sent two engineers to Vernal to oversee final alignment and widening of the Vernal Manila road. Denver based Krewlt and Morrison survey the site with Grant and others. The project alters lanes and adjusts the road to modern standards, with the office to be maintained in Vernal at the Post Office Building.
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Bureau of Public Roads
Vernal
Tadley
Verna Manela
Seete Krewlt and Contruction Company
Denver
Liedha
Ss Morrison
Grant Glsa
Les Seks Era Hiltte
Brian Greek
Mekveothrom Little Brush
Stelnaker
Bureau of Realignment
Wool Pool Moves 27 Tons Of Utah Sheep Wool To Colorado
About 27 tons of Uintah County wool were shipped to Craig Colorado last Friday for sale under the Utah National Wool Marketing Association. An advance payment of 40 cents per pound was made to 113 members with further payments based on wool grade. Prices are expected to be about 50 cents per pound below last year due to drier, lighter wool this spring. The wool, loaded on three Grant South trucks, was directed by a pool committee led by Jay Searle as chairman, Earl Mecham secretary, and Dan Batty.
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Uintah Corn
Craig
Colorado
Sythe Utah National Wool Marketing Association
Grant Southam
Utah
Thon
Uintah County
Jay Searle
Earl Mecham
Dan Batty
Leonard Perry Elected Head Water Users Board
Leonard Perry was elected president of the Uintah County Water Users Association at their annual meeting held Monday. Marvin Smith was named first vice president and Ralph Chew second vice president. The organization reorganized and appointed a representative to the board from a local company. the aim is to work on development and conservation of Uintah County water used for culinary, irrigation, or industrial purposes.
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Kntah
Leonard Perry
Marvin Smith
Ralph Chew
Tinal
Het Regiees
Leland Sowarda
Agenigtlod Iz
Are
Uintah County
Bus Hatch Returns for Green River Run
Veteran riverman Bus Hatch embarked Saturday on the first Green River trip of the season from Browns Park to Green River Utah. He plans to ferry more than 150 passengers this summer, nearly triple last year, with his son Ted helping at Utah University and Don piloting the second boat.
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Bus Hatch
Green River
Browns Park
Utah
Hatch
Bus
Parengers
Lily Park
Dinosaur Monument Headquarters
Tava Poneet
Casper
Wyoming
Lyman Gerber
Murray
Ted Watch
University of Utah
Don Etat
New Manager Named for Vernal Pool Operations
Louis Fife, a Vernal Seminary teacher, is appointed by Vernal City to manage the city and county owned pool for the coming season. The pool opens Memorial Day May 30 with opening details to be announced by the new manager. The city is also improving the park east of the pool as preparations begin.
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Louis Fife
Vernal Seminary
Vernal City
Driver Arrested For Hit and Run In Roosevelt County
A 42 year old Dragerton man was arrested near Roosevelt on charges of hit and run driving after an early morning crash three miles east of Vernal on US Highway. The suspect, Robert D. Lind, allegedly struck vehicle driver Russ Holley of Vernal. Both cars were eastbound when the incident occurred. Holley reported $75 damage to his vehicle and $3,000 to Lind’s vehicle.
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Roosevelt
Werth Vernal
Robert D. Lind
Linday
Russe
Holley
Ade
Enney
Lindsay
Famed Mendelssohn Chorus to Perform in Vernal
Central Utah appears the famed Mendelssohn Mate Chorus will perform in Vernal at Uintah May 23 beginning at p.m. The chorus formed in 1918 and has appeared at the Salt Lake Tabernacle and national broadcasts on NBC in 1939 and Mutual in 1949. The Vernal appearance is coordinated by the Vernal Lions Club.
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Utah
Uintah
Arlington
Virginia
Lsten
Gyme
City Extends Water for Curb Lawn in Vernal
Vernal city will provide curb lawn water with an extra 3,000 gallons monthly during May to August at no added cost. City Council approved funding to a monthly amount of 43,000 to 15,009? held last Wednesday evening.
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Vernal
Lewalka Pod
Utah Legislative Council Visits Vernal for School Talks
Utah Legislative Council plans a two day visit to Vernal with stopovers in Duchesne and Roosevelt to discuss public school survey oil study and other matters. The gathering includes a welcome by local officials and a Chamber of Commerce tour.
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Utah Legislative Council
Vernal
Duchesne
Roosevelt
Frida
Ie TV
KIAM
Stringham
Clair R. Hopkins
A. Cheney
Francis Feltch
Orlan Jevinson
Sesasons
Hopkins
Ren
Grant
Mr Gibson
Alonzo Hope
Af Larga Bitchell
Carl Gaskill
Ad' Hat Hog
Vernal Studio Agent Plans Movie Visit to Vernal
The Coldwyn Meyer film studio will send a representative to Vernal to discuss producing movies. Vernal Chamber of Commerce, with Erland Preece and Thorne's Studio, received information from Vin tah Basin as three albums of data were sent to Hollywood. Charles Colemar, the studio representative, telephoned the Chamber to announce plans to arrive in Vernal before the 20th of May and then drive back onto the mountain during the visit.
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Metro
Coldwyn-Meyer Film Studio
Erland Preece
Thorne
Max Current
Dan Miller
Vintah Basin
Hollywood
Charles Colemar
Vernal
Aber
Erast
County Officials Training School Held on Friday
The Utah Association of County Officials in cooperation with the State School for Professional Education hosted the County Officials Training School Friday evening at the Board offices. The program covered county hand problems, rules, construction and maintenance, health and sanitation, civil defense, and safety inspection. Noted officials and speakers included Col Eleworth E. Weaver, A Dagan, Ray P. Greenwood, Capoilla Hunter, Lynn M. Thacher, and Milton J. Hest. Continued on page 8.
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Jicery Training School
Epnal
Utah Association of County of Association
State School For
Ith
Ray P. Greenwood
Salt Lake
Capoilla Hunter
Millard County Recorder
Lynn M. Thacher
Utah
Department of Health
Anone Prince
Washington County Compensation
Milton J. Hest
Davis County
Cops. Hastor
C . Grant
Eyes ‘Ork
National Guard and Bands Parade on Armed Forces Day
In Vernal Utah Armed Forces Day activities include a parade with National Guard units and two bands. The parade starts at 5th West and 2nd East at 2 p.m. and disbands at 2nd East. Local officials urged cooperation with the military while Gov. Teo proclaimed May 16 as Armed Forces Day.
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National Guard and Bands
Armed Forces
Enya
Oral National Guard
Smark
Gov. J. Bracken Teo
Utah
Lunch facilities at Uintah High School face severe crowding
Readers describe inadequate lunch service with 450 to 500 meals daily and a 10 by 10 kitchen crowded from 9 30 am. Food storage is insufficient and meals are served outdoors during bad weather. Plans for a new building include an inside dining room and improved prep and storage areas.
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Ling
Witbeck Daughter Visits Parents During Vacation
Dorothy Ann Witbeck daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm E Witbeck is visiting her parents. She has been teaching at an elementary school in Palo alto California and is on her vacation.
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Dorothy Ann Witbeck
Wm. E .Witbeck
Palo
Ila Callf
Thieves Enter High School and Steal $25
Vernal City Police investigate a Wednesday break in at a high school where about $25 was stolen. An interrupted phone line and a dropped telephone were noted. officers search for suspects after the incident occurred around 9:30 a.m.
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Vernal City Police
Bodey
Stellog
Fexister
School Problems To be Discussed at Union High
Public from Ulnyan and Due Chesne school districts are invited to a special school meeting at Union High School Saturday night starting 4 p.m. Sponsored by the State School Board Association the meeting aims to discuss recommendations by the School Survey Commission and review the impact of recent school legislation. E J Murphy district chairman of the board from Apaico will preside. Among specialists present will be district legislators and state school officials.
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Ulnyan Ana Duechesne
Union High School
State School Board Association
Recreation Program Expands Softball Tennis and Volleyball
Uintah Recreation Association unveils a summer plan for boys and girls with tennis, softball and volleyball leagues in Uintah County and Vernal City. A $2140 budget funds equipment, courts, and a finishing kids day in August supervised by Utah State Agricultural College.
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Uintah County
Vernal City
Uintah Recreation Association
Barbara Jolley
Central School
Uintah Country
Uintah
Long Tanga
Countie
Marcus Garrett
Oryne Swann
Hyrim Slaugh
Lee Walker
Utah State Agricultural College
Vernal Junior Chamber of Commerce
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Uintah HS
Dixie Reynolds
Lowell Caldwell
Mra
Wallace Caldwell
Vernal- Manila Road
L. Perry
Uintah Basin
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Necret
Winwieds Weawoter
Mendelssohn
Lions Club of
Bonanza Troop
Thirteensman — Legislave Council
Nick Meagher
James Lenaux
Klwanis
Uinlah
Reynold Bema A. Alwyn Call
Hussell Holay
Rentomnatiog
Kiwanis Club
Darwin Leavitt
Lerry Gurr
Spencer Smith
Mike Borden
Leon Timothy
Gens Gurr
Savas Workman
Jimmy Lentarts
Reed Curr
Oung
Citizens Committee
Adoree Preece
Leah Rae Davis
Glines Ward
Seminary Instructos
Joleen Williams
Aberdeen
Washington
Garth Batty
W. D. Granger
Ant 5 Tong
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