Tragic Uintah Hiway Crash Claims College Student
A hitchhiker, William John Kellenback, 22, died after a car left the highway in Uintah County near the Colorado border. Passengers Jolie ML, 22, and Linda Vigil, 20, were injured. driver Mrs Jaramillo, 21, suffered a broken leg. The crash occurred about 1 40 a m Thursday. Police urge caution on the roads. (Note: names and ages kept to match readable facts.)
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Uintah County
Jolie ML
William John Kellenbeck
Uintah Basin
Linda Vigil
Carol B. Jaramillo
Vernal
Miss Vigil
Jaramillo
Colorado-Utshine
Sammy Hatch
Kellenback
Roosevelt
Colorado
4-H Club Fair Draws County Interest
The 4-H club fair showcases home economics displays by 35 clubs and 50 individuals at the county fair grounds new livestock building. Miss Ruby Smith reports the event with Rhea Hurst Logan Utah State Agricultural College extension service judges, and Louis A Jensen assists in boys events. Winners advance to the Utah State Fair in Salt Lake City later in the month.
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Rhea Hurst
Logan
Utah State Agricultural College Extension Service
John Siddeway
William B. Wallis
Louis A. Jensen
Duchesne
Salt Lake City
4-H
Bradshaw Dies in Canada During Visit
Richard W. Bradshaw, a Vernal resident for six years, died July 26 in Magrath Canada while visiting. Mrs. Bradshaw was summoned to Canada for the death and is expected to return this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard W. Bradshaw
Vernal
Magrath
Canada
Fungus Disease Spreads Eastward In County Schools
County physician Dr. Ray E. Spendlove reported few cases of a fungus disease like ringworm on the east side, following an epidemic onset last spring on the west side. He said students must show proper treatment before school entry. Dr. J M Francke moved his office to his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray E. Spendlove
Teachers Additions Announced for Uintah and Maeser Schools
Freda Davis and Marie S Yates joined Uintah high school as domestic science and physical education teachers. Nellie Hyde was added to Maeser school list, with Lucille Watkins Central A O Elfett principal and Mrs Melba Swain at Alterra high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aoe
Freda Davis
Marie S. Yates
Uintah High School
Nellie Hyde
Maeser
Lucille Watkins
Central
A. O. Elfett
Melba Swain
Alterra High School
Insurance bid awarded to Truck Insurance Exchange
School officials announced after a board meeting that the school bus insurance bid was awarded to the Truck Insurance Exchange represented by Onel Barnett Vernal agent.
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Onel Barnett
Vernal
Vernal Clubs Aid County State In Curb On Gambling
Verbal lines report Free Zoo near Vernal mid between Vernal and Roosevelt on Highway 40 faced closure after state and county officials and Vernal clubs acted. E. G. Henderson, owner, was freed on 1000 dollar bond while co defendant C M Baker seeks. Hearing for Henderson set next Tuesday but postponed. Investigations allege a dice game for blankets and items of value at the zoo and that Paul A. Bartunek was drawn into a game winning fifty dollars for the defendants. Officers from Uintah and Duchesne counties and Atty Gen Grover Giles staff led the probe with Kiwanis and local civic groups backing efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gusher
Vernal
Roosevelt
Highway 40
Justice of the Peace
Henry Millecam
E. G. Henderson
Earl Lowry
Attorney General
Byron Rampton
Utah
Uintah
Duchesne
Grover A. Giles
Kiwanis Club
Zoo
Fire destroys Ashley home near Vernal
Fire late Thursday leveled the Vene Collett frame residence three miles north of Vernal. Faulty wiring believed the cause as flames hit the back room where the baby slept. The Colletts and their two year old son evacuated to stay with relatives in Ashley.
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Vene Collett
Vernal
C.R. Jeffries
Ashley
USAC to Present Plaque For Service to Community
Utah State Agricultural College will award a walnut shield plaque to the Utah State Press Association for exceptional service to community readership. Dr. Harris notes two aims: honor papers’ contributions to town welfare and spur publishers and journalists toward greater resourcefulness. The first award to be presented at the State Press Association meeting in January.
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USAO
Harris
Dean_Carlton Culmsce
Utah
USAC
Press Association
Franklin S. Harris
Utah State Agricultural College
Utah State Press Assn
Dean Culmsee
State Press Assn
Know Your 4 H Club Leader in Uintah County
Vernal Express highlights the growing 4 H club movement in Uintah County with 420 members this year up from 272, praising about 70 volunteer leaders. Miss Ruby Smith home demonstrations agent introduces a series profiling club leaders and their communities.
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Uintah
Ruby Smith
Vernal Express
Miss Smith
Your Express
First Major Payment on Uinta Refining Co Purchase
The Utah Cooperative Assn paid 72 500 toward the 175 000 purchase of the Uinta Refining Co Jensen. W B Robins, Salt Lake City, said funds were sent to a Security Bank trust officer to be held until the September 25 vote and final payment. Mr and Mrs Acel Walker and children Steve and Lou Ann returned to Salt Lake City after visiting George F Walker for two weeks.
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Uinta Refining Co
Jensen
Utah Cooperative Assn
W. B. Robins
Salt Lake City
First Security Bank Trust
Eyerow
Acel Walker
Steveri
Lou Ann
Mrs. Walker
George F. Walker
Wild cow milking contests highlight Uintah rodeo events
Vernal officials headed by Lawrence Siddoway will lead wild cow milking competitions at the Uintah Duchesne amateur rodeo at the county fairgrounds Friday and Saturday. Horse parades precede performances, with queen selections and dances at Imperial Hall.
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Assa
Lawrence Siddoway
Uintah-Duchesne
Imperial Hall
Queen of Uintah Basin
Vernal
Vernal City
Iwo Vernal Men Injured in Jeep Accident
John Toles and Bob Williams of Vernal were injured in a Jeep crash on U S Highway 13 near Rangely at 4 am Wednesday. Toles had back injuries while Williams suffered shock. Both are Uintah high school graduates from 1846 and were en route to Rangely to pick up a trailer house before continuing to Craig for work.
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John Toles
M. ¥.Toles
Bob Williams
Hilda Williams
Vernal
Rangely
Mr. Toles
Williams
U. S. Highway 13
Toles
Uintah High School
Craig
Fire Hits 200 Acres Near Whiterocks West Of Elk Horn
Wind fueled a range fire two miles west of the Elk Horn ranger station near Whiterocks burning about 200 acres of brush cedars and cheat grass. Ashley National Forest officials said the blaze was brought under control under Ranger Gorge Walkup supervision with aid from Indian Service crews at Fort Duchesne.
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Elk Horn
Whiterocks
Max W. Cluff
Ashley National Forest
eGorge Walkup
Indian Service
Fort Duchesnere
Cluff
Bateman urges education changes in Utah schools
Dr E Allen Bateman Utah state superintendent criticizes overemphasis on college prep in elementary and secondary schools. He calls for revitalized curricula with broader arts and mechanics, noting only 20 percent of high school grads attend college and only five percent graduate.
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Utah
E. Allen Bateman
Pable
Monay
Uintah
Central School
Bateman
Hfe
State Department
Iblic
Reed Morrill
Jennie Campbell
H. M. Lundell
Beatrice Stringham
L. G. Noble
Utah State Agricultural College
Visual Education Department
Martin Barrett
Amelia Manker
Pearl
Shaffer
Mary Burgess
Francis
Equity Well Reaches 420 Feet in Utah Drilling
Equity Oil Co drillers reached 420 feet at No. 1 Equity Well three miles west of Jengen, aiming for Utah's strat producer. The Ashley structure well advanced to 3420 feet, with rapid progress earlier this week and a 635 foot gain in 24 hours on Aug. 26. Nearby Ruth Nelson No. 1 faced water setbacks, while Seaboard Oil Co prepared to drill near Ouray with heavy equipment access.
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N. J. Meagher
Equity Oil Co
Jengen
Utah
Ashley
Carter
Vernal
Win
Verne’ E. Farmer
Mesa Verde
Seaboard Oil Co
PeeWee” Eaton, Tig
Artesia
Seaboard
Bitter Creek
Ouray
Banks Fail to Obtain FHA Loans at Vernal Meeting
Veterans led by Adjutant Frank Couture and Commander Lyman Merkley charged Vernal banks refused FHA loan funds hindering veterans from building homes. FHA officials from Salt Lake City pledged to pressure banks while Andre Faure urged a regional master plan to safeguard property values. Local officials and Utah Municipal League attendees heard calls for an overseer building plan.
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Federal Housing Administration
Frank S. Couture
Witbeck
American Legion
Lyman Merkley
FHA
Gordon Weggeland
B. J. Carolla
Ace ‘Woodward
Salt Lake City
Scouthall
B. H. Stringham
Vernal
Utah Municipal Legue
Logan
Andre M. ‘Faure
San Francisco
Western States
Faure
Club Lestlere
Colored Ghosts Beat All-Stars In Sioux City clash
The Colored Ghosts defeated the Oil Belt All-Stars 8 4 in a well played game at Jaycee Park. Vic Walter misplayed a fly for three runs in the first inning as the All-Stars faced strong pitching from Stone and Stark. Tracy hit a homer and Grist, Robertson and others contributed in a crowded box score as nearly 1600 fans looked on.
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Sioux City
Fishers
Jaycee Per Ark
Met
Vic Walter
Ashton
All Stars
Wignevers
Wes
Han Oie
Tracy
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R. W. Bradshaw
J. M. Francke
Coltharp
Wernlsg
Iseath
Jeffries
Sug
Fixceptional
Carlton Culmsee
Uinta
George ‘Mortensen
Bart Merkley
Edgar Taylor
Mary Hatch
Frank Lewis
Frank Wat King
North Vernal City
Lafe Richardson
Mamie Slaugh
Mary’ Eaton
Stan Robbins
Andrew King
Glines
Enid Cook
Mia
Ernest Johnson
Betty Horrocks
Allen Jones
Lillie Singerton
Dell— Georgana Curtis
Enid Bryant
Tridell
Dewey McCon
Kle
D. W. Morrill
Davis Morrill
Willows
Velma Bartholomew
Golden Hatch
Bonanza
Lisyd Divine
Randlett
Jessie Pinky
Li.p. Anderly
Draden Foster
Ollie Rasmussen
Arthur Wiscomb
Chris Bodily
Alex Duvall
Mary
Arnold
C. W. Bodlly
Hayden
Lamar Eisel
Beryl Root
Fred’ Oberhansley
Davis
Emma Smuin
Bertha Slaughs
Vera Olsen
Frank Jarman
Ralph Durfee
Leona Jorgensen
Calvin Jorgensen
Bortoers
Visual Aid Committee
Avard A. Rigby
Iron Springs
Equity
J. William Workman
Clarence Horrocks
Arcadia
George Smeath
Salt Lake
All-Stars
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