District School Enrollment Higher Than Expected
About 2,764 district students began the new school year on September 4 as enrollment data released by Superintendent Harold Lundell showed crowded conditions, especially at Tridel and Bonanza. Central School first grade enrollment declined from last year, amid shifting labor patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langering
Harold M. Lundell
Tridel
Supt
Dell
Furture
Tridell
Bonanza
Avalon
Lundell
Central School
Cou Tes
Ballard
Bonenza
Central
Ft Duschesne
Jensen
Lapolini
Maeser
Naples
Alterra High
Uintah High
Indian Artist to Entertain Knife-Fork Club
Charles Eagle Plume, descendant of the Blackfoot, will entertain Uintah Knife and Fork Club guests at Hotel Vernal today at 7 p.m. He will depict Indian lore through lecturing, song, and dance in authentic costume, sharing stories and insights on cultural exchange and native contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Eagle Plume
Uintah Knife and Fork Club
Hotel Verenal
Nick Meagher
Montana
University of Colorado
Columbia University
Southeast Pacific
Eagle Phone
Beele Plume
Granger Purchases Ashley Valley Market in Vernal
W D Granger, long time operator of The Corner Store, has assumed ownership of Ashley Valley Market at 490 West Main, completing the Tuesday transaction. He plans to run the market on the previous schedule. Don Batty remained general manager with son Garth as assistant. Dan and Paul Batty are part owners. Garth to join Phillips 66 Oil service station in Vernal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
5Th West
Ashley Valley Market
West Main
Uintah Basin
Granger
Don Batty
Garth
Batty
Dan
Paul
Phillips 66
Vernal
County Clerk Names Jurors for Fourth District Court
The county clerk released a list of petit jurors to serve during the Fourth District Court session beginning Monday September 11. Names include Jerome Goodrich Naples William A Jacobe Ashley Owen Hacking Maeser Pearl Chivers Naples George Erickson South Vernal City Lester Bingham Maeser Frank Huber Mt John H Cook Ballard L M Angus Ballard Ernest Ry Betts Jr Ballard Lilly Singles Pelgenets Ate Pander Cystis Mag Gusher Jay Raymond White South Vernal City Alvin B Mowrey Tridell Golden Winn Poing Thurmer T Rasussen Japant Driver E Smith South Vernal Joseph A Parent North Vernal City John V Tryon Dallard C R Halstead South Vernal City Clifton C Smith Ashley Richard Hamilton Rand Lett Harry B Tomlinson Our Ee Charles Goodrich Davis May Il Calder North Vernal City Delray Goodrich Naples Owen M Bodily North Vernal City Lynn Richens Naples Darrell King North Vernal City George Owen Bartlett Tridell Ralph Siddoway North Vernal City Roland Meters Mt Dell Reed McKee Tridell Hy Tum Toone Ashley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth District Court
Jerome Goodrich
Naples
William A. Jacobe
Ashley
Owen Hacking
Matser
Pearl Chivers
George Erickson
South Vernal City
Lester Bingham
Maeser
Frank Huber
John H. Cook
Ballard
L.M. Angus
Ernest Ry Betts, Jr
Lilly Singlees
Pelgenets
Ate
Clifton C. Smith
Richard Hamilton
Randlett
Harry B. Tomlinson
Ouree
Charles Goodrich
Davis
May IL Calder
North Vernal City
Delray Goodrich
Owen M. Bodily
Lynn Richens
Darrell King
George Owen Bartlett
Tridell
Ralph Siddoway
Roland Meters Mt. Dell
Reed McKee
Hytum Toone
Vernal Kiwanis Plan Kids Day Sept 23
Vernal City joins national celebration as Vernal Kiwanis Club readies events for National Kids Day on September 23. Plans nearing completion feature games, prizes and sunshine on courthouse grounds, with proceeds aiding underprivileged children and youth needs through the National Kids Day Foundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bascrany
Une Gey Ska
Hawaii
Claudius A. Bantis
Kiwanis Club
Teil
Kiwanis Club of
Vernal
National Kids’ Day Foundation
D. G. Roberts
H.W. Marrs
Krwants Club
Multiple Birth Announcements From Local Families
In a sequence of short notices, families announce the arrival of newborn girls. Names include Julian Massey with wife, Lyle Gibson and wife Eta, Harold Johnson and wife, Gail Gardiner and wife. Dates referenced point to September births.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian Massey
John Adams
Girh
Eta
Lyle Gibson
Marge Cald
Will
Pa Harold Johnson
Tite Gail Gardiner
Granddaly Ashley Gk Rodeo Opens with Amateur Showdowns
Amateurs ready as officials announce stores to close Friday for Utah rodeo events in Ashley Gk area. Large cowboys' registration from Ada county and nearby counties fuels anticipation for two day all amateur rodeo with bareback and wild horse riding. Vernal Chamber details sponsorship and schedule. Friday events begin at 1 PM, culminating with a dance in Vernal on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasn
Ashley Gk Rodeo
Ady Cheme
Unteh
Utah
Burton
Mai Mor
Firank
Rommerce
Echo Park Damplan touted by river runners expedition
The Vernal Chamber of Commerce backed Echo Park Dam plans as the Echo Park river runners completed a three day river trip down the Green Yampa area to inspect sites. The party, including J Harry Rat Hit and Francis Feltch among others, traveled by five person boats from Charles Mantel ranch in Colorado to Echo Park. Low water forced a return launch, with members of the party assisting in canyon exploration and documenting the journey for local and state officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echo Park Dam
Vernal Chamber of Commerce
Green“river
Hell Canyon
Charles Mantel
Vern Gifford
Chris McKinlay
Lea Thorne
Fred Reynolds
State Fish and Game Department
Frank Ward
Chamber
J. D. Jones
Kenneth Milyard
Colorado Game and Fish Commission
Denver
Gilbert M. Hunter
Commission
Jay Peck
Bre
9Ie Commission
Grand Junction
Don Howard
Salt Lake Tribune
Red Fennwick
Denver Post
Green River
Eldon Luck Released From Veta Hospital
Eldon Luck 28 Vernal son of Mr and Mrs Joe Luck was released from the Veterans hospital Salt Lake Wednesday. His body from neck to hips is in a cast to protect a broken back from an automobile crash August 24 on the Blue Mountain road 12 miles north of Rangely. He also sustained head injuries and bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldon Luck
Vernal
Joe Luck
Veterans’ Hospital
Salt Lake
Blue Mountain Road
Rangely
Services Held for Accident Victim Reva Burton in Ashley Ward
Services were held Tuesday in Ashley LDS Ward chapel for 16 year old Reva May Burton of Greendale Daggett County and former Verna resident who was killed when pinned beneath an overturned jeep on the Greendale Green Lakes road three miles north of Vermal. Bishop LeRoy Richens conducted with Alma Preece and Bishop Richens speaking. A mixed quartet sang Jesus Is Tenderly Casting and I Need Thee Every Hour with Edna Caldwell accompanying. The Old Rugged Cross was sung by Corwin Snow with Lavon Wall. Prayers were offered by Toone and Horace Caldwell. Pallbearers included three Burton brothers, Gareth Earl and Jessie, two brothers-in-law W Slaugh and Van Potter, and a uncle Sylvia Arrowmaith. Louis Freestone dedicated the grave at Vernal Memorial Park beside her mother’s burial plot. services under Swaln Mortuary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashley
LDS
Reva May Burton
Greendale, Daggett County
Verna
Greendale Green Lakes
Vermal
LeRoy Richens
Alma Preece
Bishop Richens
Jesus
Edna Caldwell
Corwin Snow
Lavon Wall
Toone
Horace Caldwell
Harmon Pewards
Gareth
Earl
Jessie Burton
W Slaugh
van Potter
Sylvia Arrowmaith
Louis
Freestone
Butlss
Vernal Memorial Park
Swaln Mortuary
Big Game Man To Speak to Local Hunters
Lee Warburton a Big Game Board representative from Salt Lake City is set to speak to Vernal Gun & Rifle Club sportsmen at 7:30 p m Friday in the Sport House Paul Batty gun club president says Warburton will address hunts new and clarify issues facing deer and other game All interested sportsmen and gun club members are invited to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Warburton
Big Game Board
Salt Lake City
Vernal Gun & Rifle Club
Paul Batty
Gun Club
Warburton
Batty
Mobile X-Ray Schedule Touring Utah County
Mobile X-Ray unit offers free chest screenings to detect abnormalities before they worsen. It will move to Whiterocks Wednesday morning to begin a Utah County tour, visiting multiple towns between September 5 and September 9.
Army Draft Examinations Reported At Fort Douglas
A Utah draft update shows a third callup with Uintah County youth among those reporting at Fort Douglas for induction exams. About 600 men will be called in October to meet November needs, while national calls rise to 170,000 for the Army. Rejections drop to 30 to 40 percent, leaving fewer men to be drafted. Only four of Utah County’s 45 preinduction privates have entered active service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintih County
Fort Douglas
Evelyn Slaugh
Utah Selective Service
Simpton Billington
Army
Thie
Uintah County
Rangely Field Production Seen At 51 000 bbls
Rangely Field in Colorado shows oil production figures with the region reported to have produced over 66 million barrels since inception. Reserves are estimated in long-accepted terms, with figures often cited as 0,000,000 barrels in certain shares and reports. The Rangely field reportedly produces net oil far exceeding other Colorado sources, while statewide oil output remains below two years ago but higher than one year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cronin
Coloradosta
Ica
Colorado
Oil Field Drilling Updates Across Center SW-NE Area
Oil activity continues as Carter and Stanolind No. 2 Bluebell drills center SW-NE and tests show dry results over the weekend. Nearby Wells and locations including Berry Valley and Argyle No. 1 progress with casing set and drilling ahead. Officials expect results within days as operations push ahead in Duchesne County and adjacent fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Stanolind
Fraatengiely
McCarthy Oil Cos
Duchesne County Test
Msie Ee
Petroleum Industry Pay Scales and Incomes Rise
The Commerce Department report shows salaries and wages for about 250,000 petroleum and natural gas production workers rose to an average of 3 736 per year, up 160 from last year. Yet total incomes of petroleum and gas producing companies fell to 448 million, down from 613 million in 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerce Department
Petroleum and Natural Is
Con Nes
Siddoway Interest Sold in Vernal Utah Motor Co
Tom Mayberry of Texas has bought Lawrence Siddoway's stake in the Vian Motor Co. Vernal. He and his Colorado-born wife Lolita have three sons, Tommy, Billy, and another daughter. The family will live in Salt Lake until establishing residency. Mayberry has six years with Utah Motor and has no immediate plans announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Mayberry
Texas
Vernal
Lawrence Siddoway
Vian Motor Co
Niith Utah Oil Company
Vegas Ney
Lol
Colorado
Tommy
Navy
U. Princeton
Tea
Billy
Crn
Crnal
Shar
Mr. Mayberry
Salt Lake
Utah Motor
Ute Gridders Face Craig Bulldogs Friday Intra- squads set for opener
Uintah high school football coaches a tentative starting lineup from 26 prospects as the Utes prepare to host the Craig Bulldogs Friday at 3 p.m. Veterans lead the unit with backs Don Barr E L Bennion and quarterback Max Caldwell. The squad includes end Bob Bryson guards Ronald Barr and Garth Fisher center Max Haws and others from last year's title team. Starting backfield and lineups remain to be finalized as Woodbury aims for a stronger showing than last season in the Ute Gridiron schedule rivalry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah High School
Craig Bulldogs
Ute
Menux
Don Barr
E. L. Bennion
Bob Bryson
Ronald Barr
Garth Fisher
Max Haws
Max Caldwell
Lee Wilkins
Maughan Colton
Joe Murray
Ned Lee
Death Woodbury
Bair
Fish Eng
Moz Caldwell
Woodbury
Rasmussen
Campbell
Breestone
Taylor
Mc Savrell
Hatch
Hocking
Session
Utes
Theo
Water Users Meet Set for Grand Junction Assembly
A one day session is planned in Grand Junction with representatives from Utah and Colorado water groups. Ward announces the gathering to discuss the final draft of a measure affecting Western water usage and related legislative actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. i. T Stringham
Cour
Ee Basin ‘Commission
Grand Junction
Golo
Ward
Utah Water Users Association
UN State Ber of Commerce Papidon
Salt Lake
Salt Lake Meiting It of Sie
Watts
Joeu
Uintah County Receives New Fire Engine Delivery Planned
Uintah County's volunteer fire department announces a new fire engine from Charles T. Pope, county clerk, with a 400? gpm capacity and versatile design. The engine, to be housed in Vernal, will be ready for delivery in September and improve efficiency for city and rural fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wintah County
Charles T. Pope
Uintah County
Wernt Volunter Fire Department
Sawmill Accident Involving Wallace Caldwell
Sawmill incident reports Wallace Caldwell, 58, seriously injured when lumber struck his face at the saw, resulting in facial fractures. The accident occurred on September 5 as workers handled logs, with Caldwell sustaining severe injuries to cheekbones and upper face.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Caldwell
Dfaeser
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Jack Cook
Albert Nor
Vince High School
Mr. Cool
Cenon School
Arnold Perry MM
Vintah ‘High School
Althea Spode
Aly
W. D. Granger
Ashley Valley
Vernal Kiwanians
Lawrence Henry
Gome
Atvaams
Hire
Geman Brown
Ashley Creek
Merkley Yar
Vernal Fe
Posad
Ad Anne
Satana
Echo Park
Veta
Ngerter
Ously
Garter
A. Burnett
Valley
Weber
Roy M. Johnson
Nonanza
L. Y. Siddoway
Dettermied
Teries
Kent Taylor
Gary McCarrell
Ted Fateh
Duyne Blaugh
John Hacking
Keith
Wishelm
Colton
Ton
Vincent
Oes
Ned Tuts
Vietin
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