Flaming Gorge Dam and related projects expand across Utah
Plans for the Flaming Gorge dam and associated work accelerate with contracts awarded for construction in Glen Canyon and Echo Park. Engineering advances, camp facilities, and a 7000 kW power line bid are underway, with Rock Springs as a likely power source. Housing, an office, and a permanent access road from Red Springs to Greendale are described, along with Dincasur and Gunter firms starting Dinosaur National Monument sites and residences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mily
Greendale
Glen Canyon
Echo Park
Dameere
Mr. Walton
Rock Springs
Vernal
Walton
Red Springs
Brainaker Draw
Ashley
Stelnaker Draw
Utah State Road Commision
Bureau of Public Roads
Bureau of Reclamation
Damagte
Flaming Gorge
Green River
Wyo
Dincasur
Project R. K. McCullough Construction Co
Salt Lake
Gunter Construction Co
Grandunction
Dinosaur National Monument
Gunter Company
Monument
Dinosaur Monument
Tractor Crushes Dick Johnson in Idaho Fatality
Vernon residents learned Monday that Golda Gleason Dick Johnson, 48, was killed when a tractor overturned on a Bolsa Idaho property. Funeral rites are planned for Balje on Wednesday with relatives from Vernal and Richardson in attendance. Johnson previously worked in Vernal from 1923 to 1934 for Morrison Bradsen Co on local construction projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal
Golda Gleason
Dick) Johnson
Bolsa
Idaho
Johnson
John L
Johnny) Johnson
Ladell
Betty Suse Johnson
Tichardson
Balje
Johnny Johnson
Richardson
Mr. Johnson
Vernal Betwee
Morrison Bradsen,Co
Chivers Couple Fly To Farmington for Family Visit
Mr and Mrs James Chivers departed by plane yesterday morning for Farmington New Mexico to visit Eldon and RG, planning to spend about ten days and return home in roughly a week. The extended family trip centers on a trip to see grandson Belle they hope to reunite with soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Chivers
Farmington
New, Mexico
Eldon
Bellethey Jants
Phosphate Industry Feasibility in Uintah Basin
Debate covers Vernal area phosphate deposits and Flaming Gorge energy. Large reserves of high grade rock exist, but rail transport limits fertilizer manufacture viability. Early plant sizes of 40 000 to 120 000 kilowatts are discussed, with potential for integration with Utah Power and Light lines and future gas and petroleum use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal
Flaming Gorge
Utah Power and Light Co
San Francisco Chemical
Stauffer
Uintah
Livestock Show Names and Roles at Local Fair
The article lists participants and officials at a livestock show including Glenn Murray Roy Todd Don Wall M E Staley and J N Merkley for breeding and fat cattle sheep swine and dairy cattle. It notes livestock judging by MUt Searle Glen McConkley Ari Gallagher and Leonard Lidhelizer with 4H and FFA exhibits and an auctioneer Everett Coon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Murray
Roy Todd
Everett Coon
Vern Wilkins
Billy Murray
M. E. Staley
Don Wall
J. N. Merkley
Ray Udy
Jay Searle
Mut Searle
Glen McConkley
Oryll Dudie
Leland McNeil
Meril Snow
FFA
Doyle Landon
Aavere Bentley
Harold Powell
Roland Merkley
Glen Larson
Lloyd Clefad
Glines Word show corrected venue at Uintah High School Auditorium
A previous notice misstated the venue for Glines Word variety show. The event will be held at Uintah High School Auditorium on the announced date, correcting last week’s reference to Glines Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glines
Glines Ward
Uintah High School
Ulatah High seniors highlight week of graduation events
Seniors at Ulatah High School have led a week of activities ahead of graduation. Last Thursday the class of 1937 toured Glenwood Springs and stopped at a Rifle hatchery, swam, rode horses, then had a barbecue. Friday a Faculty Women's League tea honored the seniors, followed by Baccalaureate at 3 p.m. in the auditorium. The theme is Today's Youth Tomorrow's World, with a graduation dance and a supper dance at the 7 11 Cafe featuring 35 BYU performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulatah High School
Glenwood Springs
Colorado
Rifle
Glenwood
Faculty Women’s League
Guyest
Harvey L. Taylor
Brigham Young University
Merkley’s Park
TuRena Massey
BYU
Severe Weather Disrupts Roads Across Blue Mountain Area
Recent stormsleave roads impassable and require four wheel drive on Blue Mountain routes. Ouray station reports more moisture this year than all of 1956. Mosby Mountain saw sixteen inches of new snow. Vernal records two inches of rain in the past week. Rock tides near Brewer Ranch blocked Bitter Creek roads. BLM crews clearing debris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parks Service
Blue Mountain
Ouray
Willis Stevens
Ranchor
Willow Creek
Mosby Mountain
Vernal
Brewer Ranch
Bitter Creek
Quray
Bureau of Land Management
Atoe
Utah and Colorado River project funding urged by lawmakers
In a fiscal year 1958 appeal, lawmakers stress economy while backing a 83 million dollar Colorado River storage project and related units. Siddeway cites a 78 million Vernal Unit to stabilize agriculture and support towns Vernal Naples Mieser, with power and water for industrial growth. Dixon urges minimum 25 million for Vernal unit and notes scholarship awards and student recognitions at Uintah High through local colleges and schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Treasury
Old America
Colorado River
Siddeway
Vernal
Mieser
Naples
Dixon
Colorado
Utah
Iron Eos
UBS
Hi Lee Collége
Aytouny Hacking
Snow
Court ‘Anderson
Weber
Loraine Durfee
U.S.A
Lady Lions Nursing
Claudine, Cooper
St. Mary's Hospital
Salt Lake City
Parent-Teacher Association
Uintah High
Winstah High
Walker
Kiwani- Ames
Mina May Kerdall
Uinish
C. R. Henderson
John J. Johnson
Marilyn Snow
Jeanene Adamson
Jack Shaffer
BYU Journalism Workshop
Jack Cranfill
Danforth Founda
Kiwanis of the Month honors Don Showalter for April
At the Kiwanis Club meeting last Thursday Don Showalter was named Kiwanis of the Month for April for his work on the Career Days program at the high school. Claudius Banks, chairman of the Safety Committee, led the program and showcased high school safety posters and two safety films from the Ten Four Square awards and scholarships at BYU and Utah State for future teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KIWANIS/CLUB
Kiwanis Club
Don Showalter
Ahnoun FS
Claudius Banks
Stringhams Celebrate 7th Anniversary at Local Store
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Stringham celebrate their seventh anniversary with a storewide sale announced in this week s Express. The store opened May 21 1954 with multiple expansions and new merchandise over the years reflecting ongoing growth and service to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army and Navy
Kenneth Stringham
the Express
Reed Culp Honor Night Held in Salt Lake City
Utah State Highway Patrol announces a formal honor event for Reed Culp will take place in Salt Lake City on July 6 at the Hotel Utah to recognize his service and contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah State Highway Patrol
Reed Culp
Salt Lake City
Hotel Utah
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Dick’ Johnson
Boise
Briggs & Stratton
Bradshaw Auto.parts
Cihde Eaight
Toh
Upper Basin
Rey
Vernal Army
Utah State Normal
Luhr
Ocean City
Bronson
South Bend
Cloward
Vernal Drug CO
Pflueger
Mitchell
Tamene
Womens Casuals Moe's
Acme Dare Devil Lures
Acme
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