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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1962

Page

4

Dam Area Development Plans For Reservoir Concession

The project estimates an initial investment of 405000 dollars with a further 230000 over the next three years, varying by contract size. Fourteen sites will be developed progressively including boat ramps, campgrounds, restaurants, and day use areas. Additional boat ramps are planned for spring 1963, with an automobile ferry linking Lucerne Valley, Antelope Plateau, Vernal, and Green River to boost access for travelers between Wyoming and Utah parks.

Lucerne Valley Antelope Plat Vernal Mainia Green River Wyo Yellowstone Teton National Parks Wyoming National Parks Utah

Utes Face American Fork Grid Duel Optimistic Coach Says

Utes travel to American Fork for a crucial Friday 3 pm home game. Coach Louis Mele notes a 19-0 loss to Leh last week but sees improved blocking and running as backs show form. Belcher leads in recent games with five touchdowns and 139 yards, positioning him for All-State contention.

Utes American Fork Louis Mele Leh Jed Lehi Physi Cally Unemen A. F Cury Belcher

Rotary Sees Dam Movie on Flaming Gorge Progress

The Rotary Club viewings included a colored film titled The Concrete Arch detailing Flaming Gorge Dam progress and recreation area plans. Wyoming and Utah agencies plan extensive trout stocking in early 1963 to ensure a strong year for the 1964 season, aiming to attract anglers from nearby and distant states.

Pines Flaming Gorge Pines Rotary Flaming Gorge Veteinal Rotary Club United States Bureau of Sporty Fisheries and Game Departments Wyoming Utah

Roosevelt Fire Leaves Multiple Businesses Damaged

A large blaze in Roosevelt threatened numerous premises and caused extensive losses. Fire crews from Myton, Ft Duchesne, Halliburton, Apex, and Dowell responded with about 200 firefighters and several pumper trucks. Key losses included Super Tire Market, Wagon Wheel Gift and Hobby Shop, Grace's Dress Shop, Shirley's Small Frog, Christensen's Dept Store, and Bradshaw Auto Parts with varied building and stock damages totaling tens of thousands of dollars.

Super Tire R. J. GM Salt Lake City Wagon Wheel Gift and Hobby Shop Clem Labrum Grace's Dress Shop Morrell Wabrum Shirley's Small Frog Shirley Murdock & Children's Clothing Store Dijse Christensen’s Dept Lynn Miller Myton Ft. Duchesne Halliburton Co Apex Co Dowell Mountain States Telephone. Co Vernal

Collision at Intersection Injures Three In Utah

The Hansen and Warby vehicles collided near the center of the intersection. Hansen entered from the west and Warby from the north. Both cars skidded diagonally, with the Hansen car ending in the canal area after grazing the Old Mill monument and the Warby car into the canal after hitting a utility pole. One driver suffered leg injuries and was taken to a relative’s home. Mrs. Hansen was cited for failing to stop at a stop sign. investigators were Sgt. Powell and Lt. Match of Utah Highway Patrol.

Hansen Cantl Old Mill Monument Howard D. Powell Sam Match Utah Highway Patrol

Tape and dynamite theft reported at California site

California firm Red Wash reported to the sheriff that 176 dollars worth of masking tape stored in case lots was stolen. Castda Construction Co. also said three four of a case of dynamite was taken from the same site.

California Company of Red Wash Sheriff's Office Castda Construction Co

Vernon Firefighters Contain Tree House Blaze

Vernal Fire Department responded Monday at 11 48 a m to a fire at the Wilson Freestone residence near Maeser road where a tree house occupied by three boys was ignited by a five gallon can. The cardboard walls burned but the flames were stopped before spreading further.

Vernal Fire Department Wilson Freestone Maeser Road

Uintah Television Channel Change

Joe LeBeau reports extensive work on the Uintah Television station on Blue Mountain. November 1 channel 5 now received on channel 22, sat be received on channel sate.

Joe LeBeau Uintah Blue Mountain Channel 5

Chamber events and licensing study notes from Vernal

C of GC 6 Piling has been delivered. contractor to install. Charles F. Stark will address Ver yal Chamber Thursday at noon in the Bonfire Room. Stark assists chambers in studying national legislation. Lynne King reports committee meeting on fairer business license methods likely square foot basis across five categories. Vernal City Council licensing study supported. Don Millecam announces new brochure for tourist season with Erland Preece volunteering photos.

Ing Charles FR. Stark Chamber of Commerce Stark Chambers of Commerce Lynne King Vernal City Council Don Millecam Dinosaurland, Inc Erland Preece

Bennett Promotes Frontier Policies at Utah Meeting

Senator Bennett argues in Utah that changing a few votes in Congress could empower the President, cites control over tariffs and industry as leverage, and warns Udall plans threaten park creation. He says the President seeks power to cut taxes while Congress raises them, and notes debt, tax timing, and limited Republican control in past decades. Grant Southam conducts the meeting.

Congress Bennett Utall Lane Udall Utah Sen Senate JHE New Frontier Ufe Tie Roosevelt Grant Southam A. Pratt Kerler

Regional FILA convention at Wind High School

On Thursday October 25 a regional FILA convention will be held at Wind High School with chapters from Un fon Altamont Duchesne and Uintah in attendance. The event begins at 1 p.m. and ends at 9:00 p.m. All girls should bring their own box lunches.

FYHLA Wind High School Un+ fon Altamont Duchesne Uintah

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