Western Slope Derby Race Meet at Vernal Septembers
The Western Slope Derby Race Meet will be held in Vernal in September as a two day event run by the Vernal Roden Association. Members from Vernal Craig Hayden Steamboat Springs Kremmling Rifle Baggs and Hancely support the meet which will feature 1 2 mile derbies and a final. Winners must place first or second twice and owners must reside in the county hosting the race. Proceeds will go to United County Hospital after expenses.
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Vernal
Vernal Roden Association
Western Slope Derby Nodco Association
Utah
Craig
Hayden
Steamboat Springs
Kremmling
Rifle
Baggs
Hancely
Hacks Aven
Silver Dick
Silver Hay
Vernal, Craig, Kremmling
Steambost Springs Rogeo
Peta’ Ac
United
County Hospital U
Oil test planned south of Rangely near Dragon Head
Area south of Rangely to be tested for oil with a well funded by Nic Geners Petroleum Company within a week. Location about two miles south of Rangely on Dragon Head in Elo Blanco County. General Petroleum Company erected a rig and waits for completion. deep-water well on line begun nine weeks ago. Water transport to the plants handled by assisting contractors Brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rangely
Nic Geners
Naing Brothera Aire
Vernal Gun Club and Jaycees Plan July Fourth Outing
Members of the Vernal Gun and Rifle Club and the Vernal Junior Chamber of Commerce will hold a joint outing on July 4 at McKee Draw. Russell Montgomery, committee chairman, announced the event and urged coordination with Gun Club and Jaycee members to finalize plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Gun and Rifle Club
Vernal Junior Chamber of Commerce
McKee Draw
Russell Montgomery
Pure Committee
Xenere
Amireling
Gun Club
Jaycee
Green Lakes Dude Ranch Opens Friday
The Green Lakes Dude Ranch in Ashley National Forest, 42 miles north of Vernal on the Vertical Material Highway, will open Friday. James Smith, manager, announced the opening. The ranch offers fishing, boating, swimming, horse riding, plus comfortable cabin accommodations and cooked meals. A dance is planned each Saturday evening at the ranch beginning June 7.
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Green Lakes
Harch
Ashley National Forest
Cniles
Verno 1
Vertal Matila
James Smith
Annouineed
Smith
Statewide Centennial Events Almanac
The list outlines a series of centennial events across Utah including performances at Salt Lake Tabernacle Kingsbury Hall and Brigham City venues. It notes livestock shows at Millard and Kamas counties, shoots at Salt Lake City Gun Clubs, state fairs and exhibitions at the State Fairgrounds in Salt Lake City, and a large Holiday on Ice exhibit from June 2 to 4 with related junior fairs in northern Salt Lake City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake Tabernacle
Son Wella
Kingsbury Hall
Kans
Della
Salt Lake City
Brigham Cie
Lagan
State Fairgrounds
Salt Lake
Centenfala
Fiat Bian
North
Salt Nko
Steinaker Draw Road Bid Exceeds Estimate by $16K
W W Clyde Co of Springville submitted a bid of 67035.40 for Steinaker Draw road surfacing, about 16383 above the $30542 estimate set by the commission. The project called for 2 inch asphalt surfaced road work and the commission may accept a rebid or negotiate a contract. Mr and Mrs Robert Olsen of Roberts Shop were in Provo Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steinaker
Robert Olsen
Robert
Provo Moniay
Vernal 1947 Hospital Rodeo Benefit Plans
Vernal association directors proposed using net receipts from the Hospital Rodeo to fund the Uintah County Hospital. County commissioners agreed to minor grandstand and roundhouse repairs only if funds allow, prioritizing a new county hospital in 1947. Rodeo tickets set at 2.00 daily, 5.00 season. riders admitted for 50 cents. grandstand seats 2.0. Automobiles barred from grounds.
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Wintah County
County Commissioners
Mike Minor
Ueder
Forrest Goodrich
Retiteel
Manly
Ihr County
Ayetsiseae
Traffic Signal Installed Saturday at Main and Vernal
Vernal city unveiled its first traffic semaphore at the Main Street and Vernal Avenue intersection on Saturday. The Utah State Highway Patrol aided the project with a traffic count noting potential hazards while violations were observed during the inaugural operation. Vernal City will cover installation and maintenance costs.
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Main Street
Vernal Avenue
Sireal
Elly Marsal Arthie Corless
Utah Slat Wiehway Patrol
Hezard
Highway Patrol
Vernal City
Priesthood Outing Planned for June 7 at Merkley Park
Uintah Stake Aaronic Priesthood committee reports a June 7 outing at Merkley Park with a 5 to 6 pm program. The committee will provide barbecue beer for the dinner and invites all planter men and fathers of Aaronic Priesthood members to attend. The gathering was moved from May 17 due to Nightwatcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gatti
Merkley Park
Myrold E. Uisilinges
Uintah
Anamic Thirsthood
Lo Ay
Prygram
Wallinger
Amerle
Ch Ward
Duchesne Suffers Second Big Fire in Two Weeks
A second large fire hit Duchesne on Saturday morning May 37 destroying the O. P. Skages and Duchtive Neug Stores. The rear walls were tumbled, the Skages stock was a total loss, much of the drug store stock was ruined, and furniture and fixtures suffered heavy damage.
Weeks Named President of Vernal Lions Club
Alvin E Weeks named president of the Vernal Lions Club at the regular meeting. He succeeds H Grant West with E Leland Bennian as first vice president Henry B Millecam as second vice president Dr T H Seager and Orlen J Johnson as officers Karl Swain treasurer Don Jensen Lion tamer Chellus B Caldwell chorister Glen A Lambert and Rulon C Thacking as directors. Holdovers are Frank C Henderson and Hugh W Calton with West ex officio. The gathering featured committee reports and remarks on public safety and grass maintenance at Morley Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Z. Werks
Uintah Basin Hospital
Vernal Lisna Club
H. Grant West
E. Leland Bennian
Henry B. Millecam
T. H. Seager
Orlun J. Johnson
Treanurer
Karl Swain
Don Jensen
Chellus Bt. Caldwell
Directure
Glen A. Lambert
Rulon C. Thacking
Prank C. Henderson
Hugh W. Calton
West
Wats
Bairmen
Ifarold Reader
McConkie
Prechen
David Roberts
Jas Samuels
Water Users to Meet at Price Monday
Water conservation conference set for Price City Auditorium Monday June 2 at 1 00 p m with Leon P Christensen leading and Wil Tom Wallace and Ed H Watson from Utah Water and Power Board as presenters. Attendees include representatives from Uintah Duchesne Daggett Emery Canyons Grand and San Juan counties as part of a state program backed by a 100000 revolving fund.
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Uta
Price City
Pam
Leon P. Christensen
Wil
Tom KR. Wallace
Ed H. Watson
Utah Water and Power Bord
Utah
Uintah
Die Thesne
Daggett
Emery
Cerbe Grand
San Juan Cautes
Damage and injuries from Northwest Wednesday incident near Newport
Ethel Quibell of Newport and visiting Johnston family residents report medical leave after a recent incident. Douglas, William and Ichard Casizna recovered from a tense accident as plate glass fractures were noted. Exact damage extent awaits assessment.
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Mars
Ethel Quibell
Newport
Oregon
Darrel Johnston
Douglas, William and
Ichard Casizna
U S Senate Appropriates 230000 For Union High
Plans for Uintah Duchesne County Union High School advance after Senate appropriation. The project would place the school on 60 acres beside Duchesne County line along U S Highway 40. Land negotiations and architectural plans proceed, with the board authorized to manage details of the project.
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Uintah-Ducheane County Union High School
Sen
V. Watking
Lun Angio
Lester Watkins
House of Native
Pe Ducheane
U.S. Highway 40
All Union High
Biais
Inn Dobt
Neat Oates County
Duchesna County
Indien Pala Ifiga
Uinta Bowne
Services For Mrs Eleanor Alfred Held At Rangely
Funeral services are held in Rangely for Mrs Eleanor Alfred Held who died this afternoon. The Meeker area resident moved to Colorado with her husband Lewis Alfred and raised a family there. Surviving are her two brothers Clarke Hand and James Steele, and extended family including sisters Mary Steele and Jennie Steele. Interment will be in the local cemetery.
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Velde
Eleanor
Ead
Milton
Colorado
Echo
van Lewis
Alfred
Meek
Meeker
Clarke Hand
James Sietle
Ranger Tive
Far
Peter Ements
Mary A Steele
Jennie Fale
Gage
Vernal Gun Club to Hold Sunday Trap Meet at Uinta Park
The Vernal Gun and Rifle Club plans a 10 man trap meet Sunday afternoon at Uinta Park. The event is sponsored by Roosevelt Gun Club and local residents Ben Jepsen as president notes. Also mentions travel by Arvi Rove Miller Robert Orman and Mr and Mrs Bud Cashane, and local residents Abe Hately Lou returning to Vernal after two years in Salt Lake.
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Uinta Park
Ben Jepsen
Roosevelt Gun Club
Arvi Rove Miller
Robert Orman
Syting Hu! Tenn
Bud Cashane
Artesia
den Re Boulder
Grand
Abe Hately
Lou
Salt Lake
Vernal Theatre
Gruni Nightmares Stirs Large Capacity Ward Show
A capacity audience attended the Luyialat Ward players Monday evening for the variety show Gruni, Pop's Nightmare. The 52-member cast delivered many humorous scenes as laughter filled the hall. Proceeds benefit the Win tah Stake building fund.
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Gruni
Pop
Luyialat Ward
Abhe Uinith High Sehnal Iue Toel
Wintah Stake Building Fund
Hazelbush Elected District Auxiliary President
Mrs Hazelbush was elected president of the District American Legion Auxiliary, serving several posts in Emery Grand and neighboring counties. Verna Vernal was named aide and district convention plans were announced, with multiple officers selected for the forthcoming term.
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Ain
WB. Hazelbush
District & Américas Legion Auxiliary
Mmentual Maar
America Witbesk
Nateb Verna
Jack ‘Forrester
Iamed
Commandeer
Uae Fitcher
Jenny-Le Ct
Tomerallice _ Geelopie Helper
Pam
Mary Ache
Elago
Bice Glady
Vow
Jetper
Nace
Custa Anaus
Roosevelt
Hiaterien
Hazelbush
Armerty Can
Legion
Wintah
Duchesne
Carbus
Emery
Grand
Daggett
Judge Turner Dies Following Brieflress Turner's Rifted Career in Utah Court
Abe W. Turner, a Utah state supreme court justice and longtime Fourth Judicial District judge, died Sunday in Salt Lake City. Born April 28, 1893, in Seber, he practiced law in Provo after graduating from the University of Georgetown and the University of Utah, served as Provo city attorney, was appointed Fourth District judge in 1920, reelected in 1928, 1938, and 1940, and became state supreme court justice in 1944. He returned to private life in 1949 and remained active in community affairs, including serving as Whale County Democratic Chairman and as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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Abe W. Turner
Supreme Court
Umtak
Pourth
Salt Lake City Hospital
Turner
Seber Apel
William
Sand Jane Match Turner
Merilne Raylance
Provo
Bue
Brova
Price
Rodversity of UK
Georgetown University
Antil
Prema Rourt
Yartier
Ore
Dev Clvne
Whale
Church
Rileine Christ of Latter-Day Alnirs
Beautification Race Near Find in Uintah and Alterta High Areas
County campaign chairmen Doyle London announced a Uintah and Alterta high school sponsored beauty contest ending June 10. Prizes total 6100, with 123 for the winner and 100 for the leading community in each agricultural district. Local judges include Richard Jensen.
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Ulntah
Alterta
Doyle
London
Wedesday
Utah
Seare Hoobnck
Uintah
Alterra
Hiechard Jensen
Vernal area plans new hospital with 68 beds
The Uintah county project seeks to raise a third of a 309 090 construction cost for a 33 bed hospital plus 35 future beds. Salt Lake City and federal funds would match the county share to support an emergency and delivery capable facility. Architect Lorenzo F Young of Salt Lake City outlines the plan and budget.
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Biei
Salt Lake City
Utah
Colombo
Adequsta
Charles Brinten
Wis
Lorenzo F. Young
Guy
Rains Help Local Stockmen in Vernal Washes In
The reina brought 5 inches of rain over Tuesday and Wednesday in Vernal, reports LS weather observer Turner. Stockmen expect the downpour to revive deseret ranges while lamb losses from cold likely remain small. Seven day period to May 28 shows high 77 low 34.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner
Wrather
Turmer
Harold Lundell 18 Recovering After Illness
Marold M. Lundell, principal at Ulniah High School, is recovering after a hospital stay last week. Attending physician Wilson Murrey and Leland report his condition as satisfactory and improving.
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Harold Lundell
Marold M. Lundell
Ulniah High School
Ue Wasatel
Count Tlospital
Weber
Phyable
Also Mentioned on This Page
Vernal Rodeo Association
Evont
Jaycees and Gun Club
Tsholess
Green Lakes Dude Ranch
Alvin E. Weeks
Priesthood
Lions Club
U. S. Senate
Mra
Eleanor Alfred
Haar Gun ‘Club
Bees Lapoint
Lydis Gurr
Gaz Ainge
Mik Gurr
John Scott
Blanding
Ainge
John Gros
Gurr
Gros
Mra Sco
Gary Aingele
Judge Turner
Wilson Murrey Gus
Leland
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