Enrollment Up 149 Across Uintah District Schools
Uintah School District reports 2995 students on the first day, up 148 from last year as eight of eleven schools show higher enrollment. Second grade leads gains with notable increases in kindergarten and seventh grade. New hires fill vacancies at Alterra Avalon Maeser Central Whiterocks and others amid statewide unemployment.
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Uintah
Max G Abbott
Schol
Ernal Express
Owen Burgener
Alterra
William Homer Edwards
Laura Wopscek
Mildred Anderson
Avalon
LaVar Anderson
Central
Edna Haines
Donna Cell
Maeser
Darrell Goodrich
Ned Glines
Whiterocks
Glines
Sherdon Morrill
Dona Corwin
Abbott
Harold Twitchell Withdraws From Sheriff Race
Harold Twitchell, Democratic candidate for county sheriff, has withdrawn. He said he has been promoted to district rules manager at Buckley Explosives in Wyoming, covering parts of Montana and Idaho, and will reside in Worland Wyoming. He and Morris Caldwell were slated to appear on the primary ballot at the county convention held August 13.
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Harold Twitchell
Twitchell
Hadeen
Buckley Explosives
Wyoming
Montana
Idaho
Worland
Morris Caldwell
Tourly
Clyde Leads Key Utah Meeting On Upper Colorado Storage
Utah water director George D Clyde chaired a major capital meeting in Salt Lake City with leaders from 2b counties and multiple state and regional groups. Attendees discussed pushing the Upper Colorado River Storage project, planned a January legislative push, and ordered an educational campaign to counter misinformation while outlining a state organizational framework with executive and staff committees and task forces.
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Colorado River
Capital
Salt Lake
George D Clyde
Utah
Utah Manufacturers Association
Utah Counties Association
KSL
KDYL
Ksl-Tv
KUTA
KYVT
Utah Wildlife Association
Greater Utah Valley Inc
Vernsl
LY Siddoway
Len DH. Stringham
Hugh W Colton
Upper
Colorado River Basin Commission
Colorado
Wyoming
New Mexico
Grand Junction
Clyde
Secon
Stringfellow says Upper Colorado River storage delayed not defeated
Rep. Douglas A Stringfellow told a Ver nal rally that the Upper Colorado River storage project has not been defeated but delayed. He praised Vernal Chamber of Commerce and local officials for support, urged dedication to water resources, and noted the project faces opposition from environmentalists, fiscal critics, and regional interests while awaiting final congressional approval.
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Douglas A. Stringfellow
Coloredo River
Vernal
Uintah County
Brint Feltch
Young Republicans
Felteh
Whitney Hammond
Lola Anderson
Charles T Fee
Charles A. Hatch
Mae Samuels
George P. Roth
Jack N. Boren
George Lamoreaux
Orville Swain
Stringfellow Besgan
Vernal Chamber of Commerce
Congress
Fender Culp
Sam Ray
Senate
California Water Up
Swere
Sey i
Two Injured in Labor Day Traffic Mishap
A Labor Day weekend crash on the Ver tua Manila road near Ulatah County injured two people in a 1950s era Chevrolet coupe. Gary Autel and Lea Moore, both passengers, suffered leg and rib injuries and were treated at Ulatah County Hospital. Missouri Plow? Noted patrol trooper Mack Helm investigated the scene.
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Ulatah County
Manila
Gary D Autel
Lea Ty Ft Moore
Charles Lean Kersey
Mountains
Labor Day Bienie
Mack Helm
Utah
School Employees Attend Two Day Institute
Uintah District staff and 140 employees attended a two day institute. The program opened with Supt Max G Abbott and Dr T K Seager welcoming new teachers. Sessions covered transportation, buildings, grounds, lunch programs, and a keynote on evaluating teaching. A Uintah County Teachers Association meeting followed. A Friday bus trip to Red Canyon hosted a barbecue with Forest Ranger Glen Lambert on range management and firefighting.
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Max G Abbott
T .K. Seager
Vernal Chamber of Commerce
Broun
Seasions
Floyd Workman
Transportation
John Statth
Lola Christensen
L. R. Humphreys
Utah State Agricultural College
Uintah County Teachers Association
Charles (Evien
Red Canyon
Green Lakes
Glen Lambert
Ited Canyon
Temperatures and Precipitation Report from Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines readings show a week of precipitation with temperatures around 54 degrees. The report notes variability in daily measurements and references recent weather systems affecting the area.
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Frontier Airlines
Eight Tobacco Plants Grown in Vernal Garden and Are Doing Well
A Vermal home garden story notes eight tobacco plants thriving under William V. Naylor Jr. seeds are grown year round with a greenhouse setup suggested for year round production. Naylor explains tobacco requires careful care and a 90 grainps seed yield.
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Williem VY. Naylor Jr
Vernal
Naylor
Voters Face Primary to Narrow Sheriff and City Posts
In a county primary next Tuesday voters will cut three candidates from the field. Republican voters choose between Jack L. Koren, Vernal City police chief, and George Latmoreaux, deputy sheriff for the sheriff’s race, while Democratic voters pick Morris Caldwell and Harold Ho Twitchell for sheriff. All sheriff candidates hail from Vernal.
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Synaigoitie
TD Vital Canty
Uket
Hi Domiacruts
Bor
Dickly Boren
Vernai City Polite
George
Amoponux
Choos
Betseen
Morris Caldwell
Hur
Venus
Jack L. Koren
Supt Abbott Speaks at Vernal Lions Meeting
Superintendent Max G Abbott praised the cooperative relation between teachers and Uintah County communities and urged a friendly neighborly approach. JC Anderson raised concerns about membership size and activity, suggesting a fall valley tour to acquaint teachers with local resources and industries.
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Max G Abbott
Uintah County
JC Anderson
Vernal Lions Club
Roger Francke
Janet Johnson
C. Laurence Fox
Reapportionment Amendment Public Meeting Aims Uintah County
Reed and Jensen start grading near Barker Springs on the 45 mile Vernal-Manila road project, with 12 workers under Bud Nye. A county committee forms to inform Uintah County about the reapportionment amendment, selecting Rep. Clair Hopkins and Clyde Darrhsureek as co chairs, L Y Siddieway secretary treasurer, seeking $50 contributions from parties, and urging study and vote to prevent legislative control by a small group.
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Reed and Jensen Construction Company
Salt Lake City
Reed
Jenson
Bureau of Public Roads
Little Brush Creek
Barker Springs
Reed and Jensen
Bud Nye
Nye
Tabiona
Jensen
Mirror Lake
Uieemnan
Uintahounty
Clair R. Hopkina
I. Paren
Clyde
John Darrhsureek
House of Representatives
Uhitah
L.Y
Ideway
Utah
Uintah State Bank
Vernal Council Meeting Delayed For Czech League
The Vernal city council postponed its regular meeting to Monday September 14 due to the Czech Municipal League annual convention starting Tuesday. A Kiwanis nominating committee was formed at Thursday’s club meeting at Hotel Vernell with D G Stoberts chairing, and seven tractor positions to be elected October 7. Ken Cross is the current president.
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Inesda
Czech Municipal League
Kiwanis Club
Vernell
D. G. Stoberts
Lee Walker
D. E. Cassada
al Tassainer
Lewis Abegalen
Kiwaniians
Ken Cross
Utah Colorado Highway 40 Association Meet in Craig
The annual meeting of the Utah Colorado Highway 40 Association will be held at the Cosgriff Hotel in Craig Colorado next Thursday September 16 at 2 p.m. Officers will be elected as per by laws. Communities include Vernal Roosevelt Duchesne Heber City Wayne. Employment ad mixed in with meeting text.
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Vernal
Roosevelt
Duhese
Heber
Cl City
Paso Robles Couple Welcomes New Baby
Mr and Mrs Noel Weeks of Paso Robles California announce the arrival of a baby. Details on birth date and other particulars appear in the informal notice.
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Noel-Weeks
Paso Robles
Calif
Pate Ents
Albaby Gist
Weeks Ryony
Wes Fe Co
Formner'di
Uintah Football Schedule Shifts and Matches
Uintah hosts Craig in a practice game on September 17 at Pritt Field in Moab. The schedule lists Uintah at Uninn on October 20 with a bye on October 22 and includes Titatatsoot and Bekie at Uintah.
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Uintah
Craig
Pritt
Uninn
Special Deer Hunt Permits On Sale At Uintah County Courthouse
Special hunting permits went on sale at Uintah County courthouse Tuesday morning for the Daggett deer hunt. About 1,173 permits were sold on opening day. Additional permits for Tasema Valley will be sold later after arrival. Daggett hunt runs October 28 to November 7 with a defined area south and west of Green River. Lucerne Valley hunt allows two deer with one antlerless, nine day season beginning after November 13. Other hunts and areas are described in notices, with permits for various regions and bag limits.
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Uintah County
Alerk
Tasema Valley
Green River
Burnt Fork
Daggett County
Hnes
Pot Creek
Lucerne Valley
Utah
Mahoga Draw
Sheep Creek
Lake City
Uintah County Board of Education to Hold Budget Meeting
The Uintah School District board invites patrons to the next regular meeting on Tuesday September 14 at 10 a.m. in the district office. Discussion will cover the budget, anticipated expenditures, and contracts to meet financial obligations. Attendees may learn how funds are allocated and future fiscal plans.
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We Board of Education
Uintah Behool
Lax G. Abbott
Seven Archery Deer Hunters Succeed in 23 Day Elk Season
Seven archers reported success after a 23 day deer season opened last Saturday. Hunters listed include Danny Muntera and others, with participation from Diamond Mountain area.
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Diamond Mountainne Deer Weasel
Tely
Danny Muntera
Vernal Will Host Women’s State Golf Invitation
Vernal will host the Women’s State Golf Invitation with teams and clubs sending representatives. The event includes singles and doubles formats and draws from local clubs, with teams from nearby counties expected to compete on the course.
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Vernal
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