Two Deaths Raise Uintah County Toll to Five
Uintah County records its fifth traffic death of 1957 after a Sunday morning one car crash near the Gateway Cafe left three local residents injured or dead. Victims include William Albert McCurdy 28 of Vernal and Betty Taylor 28 of Vernal who died from skull fractures and crash injuries. Her husband Taylor 27 remains in critical condition. The wreck occurred at 3 40 am as the speeding vehicle failed to negotiate a curve, leaving skid marks and ejecting occupants. Identity of the driver was not known at report time. Funeral services for the Taylors were planned in Vernal with local officials assisting. Survivors for McCurdy include his widow and his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah
William Albert McCurdy
Somes Tayor
Gateway Cafe
Faros
Taylor
Ly Wes
Kentworth
Carbon County
William and Martha
Dorothy L. Atwood
Vernal
American Gilsonite Co
Bonanes
William Holfelty
Elkins
W. Va
Wendell Powell
Mexico
Mr. Taylor
Nevada
Huttonasville
Willam Holfeltz, Jr
Roger Holfelty
Jerry Hoffeltz
Kathy Ann Powell
Wattonville
Three Year Old Boy Hurt In Vehicle Accident
A three year old boy suffered severe lacerations when he fell from a family car Monday at 7 05 pm one mile west of Vernal on U S 40 Ricky Nielson was traveling east with his mother Barbara A Nielson near Trever Court when the right rear door flew open and the child fell out Estimated speed of the car was 30 mph The child was released from the hospital after treatment Investigating officer Bat Sam Hath of the Highway Patrol
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal
U.S. 40
Ricky Nielson
Barbara A. Nielson
Near Trever Court
Bat. Sam Hath
High ‘Way Patrol
California Woman Demolishes Auto East of Jensen
A 1950 model car driven by Della Mae McClelland of Garden Grove Calif was total wrecked Saturday at 1130 PM, 34 miles east of Jensen on US 40. The vehicle left the road twice and rolled multiple times after losing control, with an estimated 50 mph speed. McClelland suffered shock and bruises and was cited for failing to keep the vehicle under control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Jensen
US. 40
Sam Hatch
Highway Patrol
Della Mae McClelland
Garden Grove
Calif
Bryules
Swimming Pool Opens Memorial Day at Noon in Vernal
Vernal's municipal swimming pool will open Thursday at noon with regular hours 1 to 7 pm weekdays and 1 to 8 pm Sundays. Admission 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for youngsters. wading pool free. Pool rentals after 7 pm. Swimming lessons begin June 10 for ages 12 and under. Lifeguards Larry Burke and Jim Baxendale. clerk Carolyn Banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal
Leon Donharty
Conk
Larry Burke
Jim Baxendale
Carolyn Banks
New Interest in Basin Oil Exploration
Oil executives report rising interest in Uintah Basin oil exploration as leases spread across large tracts from Red Wash to Duchesne. Prominent producers anticipate new wells could trigger a productive period similar to past booms, with activity extending from Roosevelt field near Bluebell to Duchesne and Brennan Bottoms.
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Uintah Basin
Anld
Uintah
Vic Tribal
Roosevelt Field
Bluebell
Duchrane
Lions Plan Vernal Utah State Convention Trip June 6 8
Over 1,000 Lions and partners expected in Vernal for the 1957 Utah State Lions Convention. Registration Thursday afternoon at the Vernal lobby with general sessions at Uintah High School and stake center. Special guests include Lions International directors George L. Seaman and La Var W. Thatcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uial Lions and Partners
Utah
Opening Saturday Brings Utah Anglers to Icy Lakes
Uintah Basin anglers prepare for the 1957 fishing season with an estimated 180,000 anglers planning to depart at 5 a.m. Saturday. Cold, snowy weather has frozen many spots, muddy roads hamper access, and rising water threatens creeks. however, recent plantings in Big Brush Creek and Ashley Creek aim to boost fishing prospects. Officials note planned stockings by the Vernal Rod and Gun Club and Utah Game and Fish Department, with possible ponds along Ashley Canal. Wear warm clothing and be ready to camp in wet conditions if high waters persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo
Ashley Creek
Merkley Park
Jack C. Turner
and Game
Total Club
Ashley Canal
Jones Hola
Osks Park
Ratt Park
Utah Fish and’ Game Dept
Bids Open Tuesday on Flaming Gorge Town Utilities
FCC permits work on TV translators for Uintah Basin. Washington office lists two permits, one for Catia Baslit privatevision CB.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flaming Gorge Town Utilities
FCC
Uintah Basin
Federal Communications Commission
Ton Seine
Catia Baslit Nvatevision Cb
Bid to open for Flaming Gorge road link project
The Bureau of Reclamation to open bids Tuesday for a 6 mile road from Linwood to Dutch John Flat serving Flaming Gorge community and dam area. Low bid from Van Wanks Geard Construction Co of Vernal at 504,642 with other bidders ranging to 630,076. Regional review in Salt Lake City to determine final award within two weeks. engineer's estimate is 47,439.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bida
Vernal Bureau of Reclamation
Flaming Gorge
Linwood
Utah
Dutch John Flat
Dampite
van Wangsgeard
Togany
W. W
Clyde Co
Springville
Roosevelt
Neola
KSL-TV Plans Include Two Channel Stations
One of the stations would be on channel 70 serving Myton and the other on channel 75 serving no other Utree communities. All would transmit programs of KSL-TV.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myton
Utree
Ksl-Tv
Vernal JCettes Present $60 Check To Cancer Society
Vernal Jayceeettes donated a $60 check to the American Cancer Society, representing proceeds from a Bridge Benefit held recently. The event was organized by local members including Eleanor Roylance and Joye Ki A Nite, with other community figures noted in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal
Cancer Society
Vernal Jayceeettes
American Cancer Society
Jayceeettes
Notic
Shimmin
Marriage Licenses for Wayne Pope and Bessie Hulburt
Wayne Pope aged 18 and Bessie Carol Hulburt aged 37, both of Vernal, were issued a marriage license on May 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Pope
Bessie Carol Hulburt
Vernal
Vernal Race Meet Sets High Power Radio Upgrade
VEEL Radio will boost output from 250 watts to 1 kilowatt for Vernal Race Meet coverage on June 6 to 8. A 200-foot tower will replace the 160-foot Preserit tower, four miles north of Vernal, improving reception beyond the city. Thoroughbred races from Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, and Idaho run Thursday to Saturday at the Fairgrounds with eight races daily starting 1 pm and purses totaling $3,000, plus a $380 7-11 Handicap final on Saturday. Over 100 horses have registered. local competitors are expected to attend, and a Saturday dance at Imperial Hall caps the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Officiala di Ulntah
Eye
Vernal
Vernal Avenue
Presm
Vernal City
Ulah
Colorado
Wyomlly
Idaho
Imperial Hall
Intermountains States
Uintah Basin Phone Co. Annual Meeting Scheduled
Uintah Basin Telephone Assoc Inc sets its annual meeting for June 3 at 2 pm in Roosevelt Stake House. Wanless Shields of Bridgelang reports officers and directors will be elected for the coming year and new members will be admitted into the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah Basin Phone Co
Blates Annual Meeting
Uintah Basin Telephone Ass, Inc
Roosevelt Stake House
Bridgelang
Ure
Flaming Gorge project funds urged by Thomson
Congressman Thomson urged Congress to earmark over ten million dollars annually through 1963 for Flaming Gorge dam and reservoir and the Upper Colorado River storage plan. He argued the project is essential for future development, and that completing Flaming Gorge before Glen Canyon will accelerate benefits and power revenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Bureau of Reclamation
Flaming Gorge
Keith Thomson
R-Wyo
Fred G. Randahl
Bures
Congress
Thomson
House
Mub
Colorado River
Pure Works
Hoy
Representatives
Appropriations ‘Committee
Dosln
Tam
Glen Canyon
Dinosaur Ranger Earns Gash Award for Superior Work
Ostar T. Dick chief ranger at Dinosaur National Monument received a cash award of 200 for superior job performance. Superintendent Jess H. Lombard presented the check and nomination memorandum at a monument staff meeting. This marks the first time a Dinosaur National Monument employee has earned such recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ostar T. Dick
Dinosaur National Monument
Jess H. Lombard
Dinosar National Monument
Nation
West Development Gains on Small Reclamation Act Revisions
The first major Western legislation of the 65th Congress seeks to revise and implement the Small Reclamation Projects Act of 1936. The House approved the bill, clearing the Senate after debate over an amendment by Sen. Paul Douglas, who opposed its beneficiary scope and allocation. Senator Joseph C. O’Makoder argued the measure should not apply to general reclamation grants and stressed settler access to open land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
House
Senate
Paul Douglas
Reclamation
Sen
Douglas
Bottle Hollow
Boac Ranch
Bulotk Draw
Whiterocks Lake
Joseph
C! O'Makoder
D-Wye
Wyoming
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Glenn H. Cooper
Utah Pharmaceutical Assn
Salt Lake Ponyantion
Boy Scouts
Ken Sewards
Jeton Cudh
Caiman
Ouray
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Cacula
Thaonda
Veel Radio
Fairgrounds
Uintah Basin Horse Breeding and Racing Associaton
Dinosaur Ranger
Cyan
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