Vernal Council weighs citizen vote on natural gas switch
The Vernal City Council will decide within two weeks whether to place the issue of natural gas system ownership on a public ballot. Howard Calder urged a special referendum, while City Manager LeRoy Taylor was asked to collect cost and legal details. Civil engineer Leon P Christensen presented findings as council members weighed municipal versus private franchises.
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LeRoy Taylor
Leon P Christensen
Veynal
Storage problem solved and bridge project in Uintah County
Uintah County last week purchased a used safe from Davis County installed in the recorder's office to hold forty eight books for about two more years as space ran out. The Alma Preece bridge across Ashley Creek north of Fifth West was replaced by Uintah County at about 4500 dollars with cement footings nine 24 inch beams and decking edgeways. The county is repairing roads and bridges between Vernal and Lapoint damaged by quakes with two creek projects in Lapoint a culvert replaced by a twenty five foot break and two other culverts replaced along with a large fill at Horseshoe Dugway.
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Colorado
Nixon
California
Robert E Taft
Knowland
Ailfornia
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Tess
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Utah
Brown's Park Three Corners Road Opens Unhunted Area
A new game access road from Brown's Park up Willow and Birch Creeks to Wicklup mountain is under construction and due for deer season. Budgeted at 3500 dollars by the Utah State Fish and Game Commission and built by the Bureau of Land Management, the seven mile road will replace twelve routes into Wyoming and aid land management. Foreman Cal Jorgenson directs the BLM crew, with Lloyd Staying warning the route suits pickups and four wheel drives only for deer and elk hunters.
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Wyoming
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Deer Hunt Fever Spreads as Big Day Approaches
Thousands of Utah deer hunters ready for the regular season as storms concentrate game and elk hunters report strong flesh. Last year Utah led the nation with a hunter success rate near 90 percent.
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Jaycee Slogan Contest Nears Entry Deadline
Two days remain to enter the Jaycee Slogan Contest urging voting participation. Prizes include two US defense bonds for first place in student and adult classes and two 25 dollar bonds for second place. Entries must be postmarked by Saturday October 23 and sent to Jaycee Slogan Contest Box 41 Vernal Utah with name address and phone number if available.
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Uintah State Bank
Vernal Drug Company
Woodey B Searle and
Ashton Brothers
Walter Granger Headlines Large Rally For Democratic Party
Walter Granger serves as main speaker at a large Democratic rally amid party campaigning. The event features candidates like Goodrich, Anderson, and White, with volunteers and students participating in polling and local party activities.
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Democratic Party
Doy Evendie
Dixon chosen to finish race by GOP committee
Uintah County Republicans selected Dr Henry A Dixon to finish the race for US representative from Utah’s first district at the Republican State Committee meeting in Salt Lake City. Local delegates Colton and Henderson supported Dixon. others considered Sen. B. H. Stringham or Rae Ashton before backing Dixon for unity. Dixon accepted the draft to replace Rep. Stringfellow. Continued coverage mentions county officials and Democratic rallies amid campaigns and reclamation projects.
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Henry A Dixon
Republican State Committee
Salt Lake City
Frou
Utah State Agricultural College
Hugh W. Colton
Lillian Henderson
Sen. B, HH
Stringham
Rae Ashton
Dixon
Colton
Rep
Douglas H Stringfellow
Utah
Does Jeff Will Earn His Salary Utah Project Leaders Think Not
A Vernal child was struck by a car on Main Street near the Utah House of Natural History, suffering a cut mouth and bruises. Elaine Rich, 30, Vernal, swerved to avoid the child. no citations issued. In Denver, Upper Colorado River Commission members criticized secretary John Geoffrey Wills over his distance from Grand Junction and his law practice, with talk of resignation and a clash over authority.
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Vernal
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Upper Colorado River Commission
Denver
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George D Clyde
Clyde
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Uintah County
Colorado River Development Committee
Colorad River Development Committee
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Wills
Upper Basin
Commission
New Mexico
Unanium Claims Filed in Uintah County Ledger Week
One hundred forty five mining location notices were filed with the Uintah County recorder’s office this past week. Leading filers include Milt Nickell with six claims, Warren G Mitchell with ten, Henry Tidwell fourteen, Maxford Thomas seven, R Page two, George R Goodrich six, S Snower two, Q W Walvoord thirty, C E Utley three, C W Mathews four, Bountiful Uranium Company forty one, Geel Case eleven, Floyd Larsen two, and Thomas James eight.
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Warren G Mitchell
Henry Tidwell
Maxford Thomas
R Page
George R Goodrich
S Snower
Q W Walvoord
C E Utlrey
C W Mathews
Bountiful Uranium, Company
Geel] Case
Floyd Larsen
Thomas James
Register Tuesday vote registration drive urged county wide
Voters are reminded to register by next Tuesday October 26 to be eligible. Registration hours run from 6 a.m. across eighteen county precincts to ensure all residents can cast ballots.
Pacific Northwest gas line to begin early next year
Pacific Northwest Pipeline Corp plans construction of a San Juan Basin to Pacific Northwest natural gas line beginning early next year. Vice president Robert Hering said the $180 million project will run from Utah and Colorado through Wyoming to Seattle area, with a 22 inch main to Denver and another to the Northwest. The line aims to serve over three million people under one FPC regulated rate, delivering large volumes from Uintah Basin and Rangely. The banquet marked Oil Progress Week in Vernal, featuring film on Edwin Drake and a joint Chamber of Commerce Lions Club gathering.
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Uintah Union Meet Friday At Roosevelt
Uintah and Moab fought to a 6 6 tie in the Utes held game last Friday at Roosevelt. Moab scored on a fumble recovery in the first half for a 9 point touchdown, Uintah answered late as Starking Kendall connected with Art Lee for a 10 yard score and a 20 yard run. The Wrestler Union on the Country field Friday at 1 20 p m with one more game left when Union travels to Moab next week and Uintah’s final practice game is slated for Mosler next Tuesday in October.
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Mosler
Third Vernal Ram Sale Sells 171 Rams at Record Prices
One hundred seventy one rams sold through the auction ring at Vernal for a total of 15451 dollars and 56 cents with an average price and a top bid of 145 dollars per head. Harold Davis of Vernal bought the highest pen from Allen Mansfield of Vernal.
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Allen Mansfield
Police Notice Openings in Vernal City Department
Vernal City police department seeks applicants to fill vacant positions. Interested individuals should visit the Vernal City office to submit an application and learn requirements for joining the force.
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Marriage License Record From Verne and Springs District
A fragmented notice lists marriage licensing activity including individuals aged 18 and 16 from Verne and Springs, with scattered figures and dates. The legibility is poor but references to license actions, amounts paid, and names such as Farrell Warkies and Ramboultles appear amid garbled text.
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