Court Battle Opens In Co-ops Tax Case
Roosevelt begins arguments before Utah Supreme Court that Moon Lake Electric Association and Uintah Basin Telephone Assn should keep tax advantages over private utilities. The issue centers on co operative assessment under Utah law and Rural Electrification Act limits, with the state claiming authority to set assessments. The debate continues as the high court weighs constitutional questions and guidance for future taxation.
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Moon Lake Electric Assn
Ine Vernal
Uintah Basin Telephone Assn, Inc
Roosevelt
Utah Supreme Court
Salt Lake City
Charles A Latch
Uintah County Agsessor
State Tax Commission
Moonbake Thetric
Vernal
Utah
Seminaries Teach High Ideals Avers LDS Leader in Vernal
Seminaries of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints will host University of Scouting sessions in Uintah Stake Center Vernal from Sept 25 to Oct 7 at 7:30 pm each night. The event includes Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Explorer courses with certificates for attendees. Parents of boys aged 7 to 16 are invited, and sessions will feature guidance for home centered Cub Scouting and Explorer training.
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Uintah Beoul
Utat National Parks Council
University of Scouting
LDS Stake Center
Wiliam & Farnsworth
Uintah
Basle
Nik Committee
Farnsworth
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Dilworth Young
First Council of Seventy
LDS Church
Leroy Wirthii
General Church Welfare
Stake
Frank ‘St Walker
Tabernacle
Ruth Walker
Precious Sav Dor
Dear Redeemer
Alice Woolley
Imshop
Harold EB. Mullinger
Vernal 2Nd Ward Choir
Lawrence ‘Lee
Renee Labrum
Walker
Sinife
Kiwanis Club Plans First Annual Kids Day Parade
Vernal Kiwanis Club sponsors September 26 Kids Day with a parade forming at 9 am at 2nd West and Main. Prizes awarded for best bicycle, float, and costume. entries for King and Queen contest accepted for children aged 3 to 6. Registration requires an 8 by 10 photo and fee to Paul Armstrong at Rexall Drug.
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Vernal Kiwanis Club
Paul Armstrong
2Nd West
Main Street
Vernal Avenue
Central School
Ising
Rexall Drug
Ashton's
Kiwanlamne
Dewey
Ross
Central School K
Maeser Boy 5 Breaks Leg In Car Bike Collision
A 5-year-old Maeser boy suffered a broken right leg and cuts when a bicycle collided with a moving GMC truck at 330 PM one and a half miles west of Maeser. The youth Lorin Avett entered the truck's path from behind a westbound car. Police report Louis Labrin, 18, Driver, could not stop in time. Harden Labrum owned the vehicle. Damages to the rack and bicycle were noted. victim taken to hospital. Lt. Sam Match led the highway patrol investigation.
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Maeser
Lorin Avett
GMC
Louis Labrim
Harden Labrum
Tarvey
Sam Match
Highway Patrol
Investigaiing
All-Time Record Seen At Jr High As Rolls Close
Ashley Valley Junior High reports an all-time high enrollment of 33 for the school year. Principal Rondo Warmon notes the start follows completed registration and changes. A Get Acquainted party, movie, games, refreshments and dance were held, with seven more night activities planned for students this year.
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Jr. High
Ashley Valley Junior High
Rondo Warmon
Burchinas
School Rolls Exceed Estimates and Workshops on Indian Pupils
The Uintah County education and accounting events populate this report. Utah accountants trek to Vernal for a two day out of town meeting hosted by Loyd Winward with a busi ness dinner at 7 41 Cafe and a Dinosaurland film at the Utah Field House. A trip via chartered bus to Flaming Gorge dam and a Split Mountain Gorge supper cap the gathering. Nearby, Uintah School District enrollment rises to 3536, with kindergarten the only crowded level, prompting LDS Church use of the old seminary for two half days under Mrs. Elly Batty. School board notes detail district enrollments, including Bonanza Jensen Naples Central Maeser Lapoint Whiterocks Todd Alterra Ashley Valley High Uintah High Union Indian testing results slated September 25 and 26 with a Todd Elementary workshop for Uintah County educators and invited guests from U of Utah and Bureau of Indian Affairs.
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LDS Church
Elly Batty
Supt
Hawa
Bonanza
Jensen
Naples
Central
Maeser
Lapoint
Whiterocks
Todd
Avalon
Alterra
Ashley Valley Je. High
Uintah High
Union
Priday
Saturn
Uintah County
West Side
Union High School
University of Utah
State Dept. of Education
Uintah and Ouray Agency
Ute Indian Tribe
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Autumn Rains Deluge Vernal Valley Amid Autumn First Day
A steady rainfall drenched the Vernal area on Tuesday afternoon, totaling 3 4 inches at the airport in 24 hours and bringing cooler autumn weather. Outlying visitors reported snow on higher elevations as Uintah County agents noted sheep moving to fall range and livestock in good condition. Harvest progress sits at 85 percent for spring wheat, 65 percent for oats, and 80 percent for barley, with Vernal recording higher farm machinery usage than last year amid statewide drought pressures.
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Vernal
Uintah County
Highway Patrol warns to stop for school buses in Uintah Basin
The Uintah Basin patrol issues a stern reminder that drivers must stop for school buses displaying flashing lights. The new state law requires red rear lights and amber front signals. Drivers must stop and wait until signals cease. enforcement will be strict.
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Utahiigaway
Uintah Basin
Uighway Tatrot Care
Flaming Torch Reaches Gov Clyde Marking Oil Centennial Week
An Olympic style flaming torch traveled 200 miles from Vernal to Salt Lake to mark Oil Centennial Week. Bill Murray carried the torch through the Uintah Basin with 22 University of Utah runners involved before it was handed to Gov George D Clyde. Community events included a Vernal breakfast, awards, and a humorous pantomime by Doris Durton.
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University of Utah
Bj) Murray
Jensen
Giles
Ashley Valley
Bat Lake
Utah
George D. Clyde
Mike} Dougan
Equity Oil Co
Vernal
Bill Murray
Ranners
Dougan
OK Progress Committee
Glade Sowards
Chamber of Commerce
Orville Swain
C. V Chatterton
Standard
L. Tl. Miracle
Harold Duke
Vernal Chamber of Commerce
Doris Durton
Charles J. Neal
Sowerds
Mr. Dougan
Uintah Basin
L . Siddoway
Vernal Chamber
Mary Ness
Bod Frompton Vernal
Vernal Route Sketched as Scenic Path to Dinosaur Monument
Vernal Chamber of Commerce hears that the Vernal approach road to Dinosaur National Monument near Chew Ranch offers more scenic and attractions versus the Artesia route. Bureau crews study the Vernal road while road officials plan meetings with Utah agencies. Grant Southam notes progress on Flam Ling Gorge access with grading and graveled sections. A meeting on basin road issues is set with Utah State Road Commission and Bureau of Public Roads. Board indicates $7,420 in membership drive. Stringham named as director to replace Felte. Mt States Telephone district manager Stanfield attends. Utah Tourist and Publicity Committee to hold an all-day Vernal session Monday.
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Dinosaur National Monument
Chew Ranch
Uintah Basin
Utah State Road Commission
Bureau of Public Roads
Glenn Cooper
Bo Stringham
Francis Felte
Jack Stanfield
Mt States Telephone and Telegraph Co
Utah ‘Tourist and Publicity Committee
Vernal
Journeying to Grand Junce tion Visit with the Hunt Couple
Mr and Mrs Dobby Hunt hosted a gathering as Mr and Mrs Haymond traveled to Grand Junce tion to pay respects and share news. The visit reflected ongoing social ties among local families.
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Grand Juncetion
Dobby Hunt
Mr. Haymond
Hateh
Union and Rangely tie in preseason football opener
Union High of Roosevelt played Rangely to a 7 all tie as George Olinea raced 60 yards for a touchdown and Gordon Tarenators kicked the extra point.
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Union High
Roosevelt
Rangely
Cole
George Olinea
Gordon Tarenators
Archery Season Closes Sunday in Utah Deer Hunt
Utah announces the archery deer season ends Sunday September 20 with expectations of hunter success rising in late days. Early hunting faced tough stalking due to dry range conditions, while recent statewide storms should aid quiet approaches within shooting range. The archery permit remains valid only during the season ending September 20, and regular deer tags may be filled by permit holders during this hunt. The archery permit is not a special permit and does not prevent buying two additional special deer permits.
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Utah
Department of Fish and A Game
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Ted
Mee
Uintah High School
Bart Johnson
D. E
Canada
Ast Fan
Leo Conk
Leland G. Rex
al Tassamer
Sun West
US 40
Chevrolet
J i Bath
Mitheft Bath
Alaina Gardner
East Sth
Gladys Soderquist
Miss Gardner
Bath Auto
Gardner
Dath
M McConkle
Vernal City
Scout University
Stake Center
Kiwanis Club
Maeser Boy
Jlarman
Harinun
Damaile
Utah Society of Public Accountants
Loyd Winward
Vernal Accountant
Utah Field House
Flaming , Gorge Dam
Dutchal Mess Hall
Split Mountain Gorge
J. C. Haws
Gov. Clyde
I. ML Heim
Utah Highway Fairol
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