Utah Utah Basin drainage plan foresees 3.99 million acres
A Utah conference outlines a vast Colorado River drainage plan. Utah would reclaim up to about 4 million acres, with 1.0 million-plus in Utah and large tracts in Colorado and New Mexico, funded by federal and state partners. Officials discuss committee leadership, railroad needs, and dam site debates to support irrigation and power development.
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Great
Colorado River
Ulutah
Castle Peak
Europe
Guy Lamberger
L W Gurry
Salt Lake
Colorado
Utah
Franklin K Lane
Department of Interior
Bamberger
Allen
Coalville
George KF McGonagle
Balt Lake
G& Peterson
Logan
George Alvert Smith
John A Widtse6
George McGonagle
Wyoming
New Mexico
Arizona
California
Suy No Mores
McGonagle
Clorado
Aliana
Varroas
Duchesne
Leland
South Mylon
Price River
Green River
Uintah County
Virgin River
Washington County
Unital County
Green
Uintad
P S. Coke
Leslie Ashton
Guy Bamberger
State Counci
Defense
Farnsworth
Lane
Uintah Basin
Soldiers Summit
Denver
Musineas
Uintah Bagin
City Council Holds Short Session Last Wednesday
City council met in a brief session with Mayor Colton and councilmen present. They discussed laying a water meter at the city head and a canal company agreement. Licenses were debated as businesses aren t paying enough, with a revised rate due Jan 1. New applications from The City Bakery and John B Mansey were received and a laundry license inquiry was heard. The meeting adjourned after bills were approved.
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Colton
Burton
Bates
Richardson
Fisher
Marshal Rich
Hatch
Carter
Sowards
John B Mansey
Blills
Relief Society Red Cross Sale Brings In Over Six Hundred Dollars
At the county fair the Stake Heller societies raised over $600 for the Red Cross with a $50 prize from Uintah State Bank awarded to the group earning the most. Mrs John N Davis led the sale. contributing wards include Vernal First and Second Maeser Ashley Naples Glines and more. Several quilts remain to be sold and a quilt won by Aunt Jane McCarroll was returned to First ward for resale. Water main extensions will begin, stretching from Andrew King to Lake Richardson and other planned routes through Bennion and Hatch areas.
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Spry
State of
Utah
Salt Lake City
Bamberger
Curry Ia
W. R. Wallace
Salt Lake
Willem Spry
W_ Ivyius
Will G Farrell Salt Lake
L. W Curry
Vernal
J J Lytel
Provo
H W Wstus
Ogden
George Auerbach
D D McKay
Hunteville
Armstrong
Heller
Uintad State Bank
Red Cross
John N Davis
Maeser
Ashley
Naples
Jane McCarroll
Golden Wedding Celebrated in a Fitting Manner
The Golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Joseph Hardy was celebrated at Woodmen Mall on October 3 with a decorated hall and a program including readings, solos, and a piano piece. About 160 guests enjoyed supper and dancing, and each guest received a piece of cake. This marks the third golden anniversary in the family, following Nathan C. Davis and Allan Davia.
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Joseph Hardy
Woodmen Mall
Hattie Soung
Marie Lewis
E H Lelcher
Nathan C. Davis
Lydia Davia
Allan Davia
Hardy
Leeton Bennett Red Cross Bazaar Planned for Oct 18
The Leeton Bennett branch of Uintah County Red Cross plans a bazaar with booths and sport events including horse races and a ball game. A bean bag hitting contest targets Kaisers and a doll naming event are set, with chair Mrs D Le Tanner and an executive committee coordinating activities.
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Leeton-Bennett
Uintah County
Red Cross
Mra D le Tanner
Kaisers
Fish Pond
W GL Whitlock
Frank Peterson
Mra Pike
Mra
J . Li
Farewell Party Held for Clarence Neilson at Johnston Home
A farewell gathering for Clarence Neilson took place at A J Johnston’s home on September 23. Many friends and relatives enjoyed a supper and good times. Mr. Neilson departed the next morning for San Diego, where he is now stationed.
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Clarence Neilson
A J Johnston
Neilson
San Diego
Doctor Francke Moves to John B and B Residence
Dr J M Francke has relocated from the Sarah Meass home to the John B&B Meanase residence this week, occupying the latter part of the week and continuing residence changes.
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J M Francke
Sarah Meass
John B&b. Meanase
Fourth Liberty Loan Drives Uintah County to Buy Bonds
The Uintah County Liberty Loan drive opened last Saturday under County Chairman LW Curry. Mrs John N Davis reports strong house to house canvassing and enthusiastic reception from women leaders. Local banks offer installment purchases with ten dollars monthly for a ten dollar bond and five dollars monthly for a sixty dollar bond. The campaign uses the slogan A Bond in Every Home and seeks 100 percent participation from firms and organizations in the stake.
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Ultab County
LW. Curry
Gurry
John N Davis
John N. Davis
Mra Waller McCoy
Mame Hacking
Nancy Colton
Mra. Davis
Helier Society
Uintah
Rollet Society
Julia Owen
Hayden
Meeker
Dragon
Byron Y Thomas
Watson
Uintah County
Red Cross
Bud Shea
Vernal Golden Rule Store to Close Its Doors
Ben A Critchlow the manager of the Vernal Golden Rule store said the business will close as he must report for draft service. The stock will be sold and the building vacated as Critchlow moves to Ogden to handle affairs until called to service. He has been in Vernal about a year and plans Vernal as his home in the future.
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Golden Rule
Ben A Critchlow
Aod
Isle
Vernal
Ogden
Critchlow
Critchiow
Lere
Bmi Eee Ancorates
Harden Bennion
Guy. Bamberger
Utah
Conjoint MIA Programs Open Season at Vernal Ward
The two Vernal ward M I A programs begin Sunday October 6 at Vernal Central School. This season’s first meeting starts at 7 30 p m with a schedule including vocal solos readings piano pieces and a mixed chorus led by Harold E Davis Ben A Critchlow and Mrs Wallace Calder.
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Vernal
Vernal Central School
Mary Sander
Mable Eston
Anton Strebel
Genevieve Wallis
Harold E. Davis
Ben A Critchlow
Mra Wallace Calder
Scheol
Christmas Gifts to Tars Abroad Are Regulated
Washington announces strict rules for Christmas packages to sailors on overseas naval vessels. Parcels via parcel post must reach New York by November 16 and be in substantial boxes with hinged or screw tap tops for easy opening. Express shipments limited to twenty pounds, under two cubic feet, wooden and well strapped with screw tops. Perishable foods except canned or granulated items not allowed. All packages must show sender name and address and read Christmas box, sent to the Supply Officer Fleet Supply Base South Brooklyn New York.
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Washington
New York
Daniels
Express
Twenty-Ninth Street
Third Avenue
South
Brooklyn
N. Y
Vernal Brings Plans for a City Brass Band
Efforts to organize a Vernal brass band gain backing from the Commercial club which will aid in forming the group. Pat Markey leads preliminary steps and aims to recruit members for a roster. Sufficient material exists to create a band that could rival other state organizations with a fall and winter concert series.
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Pat Markey
Thora
Red Cross Garment Tale Shown False
A Uintah County Red Cross worker clarifies reports that soldiers must pay for Red Cross garments. An affidavit shows no one pays for items received, and the story was caused by a missing word in a letter. The Red Cross states anyone may request a personal explanation about article disposition.
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Uintah Co
Red Cross
Stedl Cross
Ute Indian Fair at Altonah Proves Great Attraction
The Ute Indian Yalk at Altonah drew large crowds with a parade of hundreds of Utes and an engaging program. Horse races and Indian dances highlighted the event while proceeds benefited the Red Cross.
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Altonah
Indiana
Red Cross
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Lake Hichardson
Janac Burton
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Rollin Walker
Frank and
Enos Bennion
Leeton Bennett
Vernal Golden Rule
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