Deer Hunt Results Highlight Strong Season and Prospects
About 2900 deer were killed in the season just past according to game warden Jack Boten. Main checking stations logged 4 bucks and 337 does, with 1429 deer from Diamonds Mountain Taylor Mountain and Blue Mountain roads and Book Clift road in Ouray country. Hunters crowded the mountains as favorable weather boosted feed and access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Boten
Vernal-Manila
Diamonds Mountain
Taylor Mountain
Blue Mountain
Ouray Country
Mr. Borgen
Abeli
Brush Creek
Mr. Boren
I¢dy
Fire destroys roof at Asher Merkley home
Fire at Asher Merkley farmer and stockbreeder home 144 miles west of Vernal caused extensive roof and ceiling damage estimated around 23000 dollars. Fire fought in cold wind with new Uintah County engine. furniture mostly saved with neighbor aid and quick fire response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asher Merkley
Merkley
Vernal
Co’ Ty
Jeffries
Uintah County
School Board Election Arranged for District 3
The Utah district plans an election for a School Board seat from District 3 including Maeser Glines and Mountain Dell. Incumbent Carl R. Richens of Maeser. Nominations due by Nov 21. Election set for Dec 6 at Glines chapel Maeser school or Mountain Dell home later. Board will seek bids to haul water to schools not on the water system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maeser
Glines
Mountain Dell
Lundell
Uintah
Carl R. Richens
Tvert
Parent's Day at Uintah Indian School Whiterocks
Friday November 24 designated as Parent's Day at Uintah Indian School Whiterocks. Open House 1:00 to 2:30 pm. In gym 2:30 pm a 45 minute program by first and second grades. Executive PTA meeting to follow with officers elected and yearly program outlined. Parents and interested people urged to visit and support the school term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah Indian School
Whiterocks
Parent-Teacher Association
Rangely Oil Field Starts Test Repressuring Program
Rangely oil field begins a test repressuring program using natural gas injection. Wells chosen include California Fee 65 and Texas Co. Union Pacific 5721 due to isolation. Gas from California plant will be used to avoid royalty issues. If successful, production may rise. if not, water flooding could follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Angus
California Fee 65
Texas Co
Union Pacific Railroad
California
Angus
Vincent Helen Back From Moreh Returns to Seattle Posting
Vincent Helen, previously with Pacific Auto Rebuild in Seattle, Washington, resumed work after returning home Sunday. He is currently employed at the McKinley Chevrolet in Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Helen
Pacific Auto Rebuild
Seattle
Washington
Moreh
McKinley Chevrolet
Roosevelt
GM Names Chris McKinlay to Community Relations Post
General Motors reappoints Chris McKinlay, longtime Vernal Chevrolet dealer, as GM community relations chairman for the year. He will coordinate partnerships with Red Cross, Boy Scouts, Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis, Echo Park Dam, schools and other local groups, promoting GM materials and programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Motors
A. Chris McKinlay
Chevrolet
Oldsmobile
Vernal
Department of Public Relations
McKlay
Red Cross
Boy Scouts
Chamber of Commerce
Echo Park Dam Committee
Kiwanis Club
Church and Key Club
Geral Motors
Mckinley
City Council Plans New Year Improvements
Vernal city council and city manager LeRoy Taylor announced discussion of city development projects and the New Year budget. Residents seeking improvements should contact the city office. projects require majority district support and are funded by front footage assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal City Council
LeRoy Taylor
Taylor
Mr. Taylor
Union High Seeks City Sewer Extension Plan
Union High School asks Roosevelt City to extend the sewer line further east to provide a permanent sewage disposal method. The school board urged the move at a Monday meeting with the city council. Engineer A Richards will be asked to assess feasibility while local citizens show interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Union High School
High School Board of Directors
Mondaay
Roosevelt City Council
Thi Ie
A. Richards
Salt Lake City
Utah students join Pheasant 2 hunt in Vernal weekend
DelMar Bastian Eddie Davis and Leland Smith University of Utah students visit Vernal with parents to enjoy the Pheasant 2 hunt. Mekvin Weeks a USAC student also attends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal
DelMar Bastian
Eddie Davis
Leland Smith
University of Utah
Mekvin Weeks
USAC
Uranium Discovery Near Vernal Hints Plant Possibility
Mr. Snow reports fair uranium deposits 1 mile east of Vernal on U.S. 40. A 190 foot shaft is being sunk to determine depth of ore with a Texas sponsor unnamed. Early rock tests showed low grade ore and raw ore values around 13.50 per ton, with refinements expected as drilling continues.
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Snow
Vernal
U.S. 40
Texas
Low
Albert Snow
Frere
Mra Brow
Heman
Mr. Snow
Green River Bridge Upends In Gusty Weather
A historic over Green River suspension bridge near Brown's Park failed in strong winds, forcing locals to travel an extra 100 miles. The fragile 100 yard span swung 80 feet above the river, passing cars with loose boards and exposed cables. Government agencies from Colorado and Utah, plus the U S Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management, consider rebuilding to improve access to Vernal via Diamond Mountain and Crouse Canyon. Also update on Pontha Calder, hospitalized in Los Angeles, improving at his son Sam's home.
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Ulnton Basin
Colorado
Utah
U. S. Forest Service
Bureau of Land Management
Reclamation Service
Vernal
Diamond Mountain
Crouse Canyon
Road Commission Lukewarm on Manila Road
Vernal city leaders pressed for the Vernal Manila highway with county and commerce members urging action. The State Road Commission offered to finance if funds are found, while local officials and business groups emphasized the project’s importance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Road Commission
Manila
State Road Commission
Johnsons Start Three Week Thanksgiving Trip
Mr and Mrs Willis Johnson travel this week to visit Mrs Johnsons sister Mrs Virden Thompson and her Greensboro North Carolina family. The trip will cover three weeks visiting MP and Mrs Milton Sutherland South Boston Virginia and Mr Mrs Lawrente Le Sturpron Charlotte North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Johnson
Free Turkeys For Million Dollar Days
A festival in downtown signals Christmas activity with three turkey tosses by Million Dollar Days, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Turkeys will be dropped from a roof on Saturday at 1 30, Santa visits, street lighting, trees, candy for children, and a finale dance on December 23 at Imperial Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Lynn Tate
Retail Merchants’ Committee
Santa Claus
Main Street
Santa
Larson Caldwell
Tate
Imperial Hall
Fire Prevention Ordinance To Regulate Flammable Materials
A city manager announced a new fire prevention ordinance to govern handling and installing flammable and explosive materials including butane. The measure aims to improve public safety and will impose fines on noncompliant parties once published in the Vernal Express. The National Board of Free Underwriters in New York was noted in connection with the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy
Tepler
Taylor
New York
Bonanza Man Faces Manslaughter Charge
James E. Lenartz, 44, of Bonanza, bound over to district court on a manslaughter charge in the death of his brother Joseph Frank Lenartz, 54, who died Sept 30 when the car he rode in crashed. Driver James Lenartz and passenger Bruce Amis, 43, of Artesia, Colo, were injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Lenartz
Bonanza
Henry Millecam
Lenartz
Joseph Frank Lenartz
James Lenartz
Bruce Amis
Artesia
Colo
Mrs Loyd Shimmin Returns From California Visit
Mrs Loyd Shimmin came home Saturday after a two month stay with her mother Mrs John C Bates in San Diego California Mrs Bates has been ill but is much better In California Mrs Shimmin also visited a brother Royal Bates Dr Shitamla met her in Salt Lake Saturday last week and they returned to Vernal together after a week there
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyd Shimmin
John C. Bates
San Diego
Cal
Bates
California
Advisory Board Elections Nominated At County Meet
Nomination details set for a 12:30 PM meeting at the Haney A and Ann Brourt rooms in the county courthouse. The advisory board includes precinct members described as an area bounded by Green River to the west White River to the north Bitter Creek and Sweet repregnano to the south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haney A
Ann Brourt
Oil News Spuddings Near Cannemnine Red Waah Well
Spudding expected this week at Cannemnine Red Waah well thirteen air miles southeast of Jensen and twenty three air miles from Vernal. Bluebell Bluebell well CSW NE 615 28 core at 10 505 feet. Drilled by Carter and Stanolind. Strawberry Jack A Burnett No 1 at CSW SW 34148 SE in drilling stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannemnine Red Waahwell
Jensen End
Carter
Stanolind
Man Jailed For Hit-Run Involving Gusher Woman
Denver man Maurice G Howerton, 39, jailed for hit and run after volley of injuries to 53 year old Gusher resident Mrs Lucy Duvall. Duvall hospitalized with multiple injuries after being struck Nov 8 as she walked with a companion. Driver fled scene before police arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Lucy Duvall
Crapo
Maurice G. Howerton
Sammy Hatch
Mr and Mrs Richard Jensen Return From Salt Lake City
Mr and Mrs Richard Jensen returned from Salt Lake City Monday after several days in market week. Mrs Jensen is manager of the Quality Shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Jensen
Salt Lake City
Jensen
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Ing
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Pendleton
Bagga
Chris McKinlay
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Areth Snow
Green River
Pontha Calder
Los Angeles
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Lions’ Club
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Forrest Goodrich
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Lect
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William Hurst
B. H. Stringham
Francis Feltch
Jack Turner
Jrland Johnson
Industrial Development Committee
Sweetwater County
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Wil Fame
Ashley Farmers Union
Ashley Farmsers Union Coop
Harold Merrell
Mr. Merrel
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C. E. Merkle
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