Close Races in Run-off Election For Five Offices
Run-off primary Tuesday drew strong turnout with 164 percent to the polls. Wallace Johnson led for treasurer with 1001 votes, while County Commissioner John Weaver and sheriff H M Snyder also topped their fields. Preece narrowly led early but Snyder secured the nomination after late returns. Labrum won two-year commissioner by 37 votes. Timothy won assessor by 38 over Duke. Johnson beat Caldwell 1001 to 590 for treasurer. Weaver defeated Batty for four-year term. Preece led early but Snyder prevailed after Willows results. Final tallies appear on page eight with those unopposed advancing to November.
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Wallace Johnson
Tressurer
John Weaver
H M Snyder
Ronald Preeco
Willows
Preece
Snyder Ray G Labrum
W E Gadd
Thos K Timothy
Ax Sessor
Ray Duke
Johnson
Orson Caldwell
Weaver Jed
Don Batty
Funeral Held Monday At Lapoint For Verl Hackford
Funeral services were held at 11 oclock Monday in Lapoint for Verl Hackford seven, son of Mr and Mrs Willig Hackford. Bishop Jerry Harrison presided with music by a mixed quartet. Speakers included J Wallace Johnson, Roy Taylor, and Bishop Harrison. Interment followed in Tridel Cemetery. Death cited as pneumonia and complications. survivors include his parents and brothers and sisters Sharon, Helen, and Marvin.
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Lapoint
Lapoint Chapel
Jerry Harrison
Verl Tlackinrd
Willig Hackford
George L Bigelow
Arthur Curtis
Roland Vinlinger
Ashel Caldwell
Tva Caldwell
Velma Norten
Thelma Winn
Thurza Bprouse
Jesus
Larile Johnson
Rex Taylor
Roy Morrill
Harvey Hulsinger
J Wallace Johnson
Roy Taylor
Bishop Harrison
Sharon Helen
Marvin
War Veteran N C Springer buried at Midway
Nathan Springer 62 a World War veteran died last Saturday after an emergency operation at the Veterans Hospital He was born in Midway July 1 1876 and resided at Games He married Annie Carroll March 1 1925 and was active in church work Survivors include his widow a sister and a brother and several stepchildren The American Legion Post led military honors at the Midway Cemetery.
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Midway
Nathan Springer
Veterans Hospital
Springer
Games
Mr Springer
Annie Carroll
Matilda Springer
H T Goleman
J Ro Springer
Dalh Lake Cit
Atepchildren
Farmers Meet to Seek Better Hunting Methods
Naples farmers, county and state officials, and the Cessat Gun Club met to improve pheasant hunting. A plan was adopted to post hunting areas, prevent off season hunting, and secure landowner permission before entering properties. The effort aims to foster mutual understanding and lawful respect while not closing areas to hunting. The committee will coordinate with landowners and authorities to enforce the plan.
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Naples
State Name Department
Uintah County
Cessat
Clyde
Johnson
Lynn Hichens
Harris for Senator Clubs Formed in Uintah County
A Wednesday afternoon meeting in the Uintah State Bank directors room organized Harris for Senator efforts in Uintah County. Sherman Christensen and state organizers assisted, with Dr. Pealki S Harris, candidate for the Republican ticket, as the driving figure. Opposition includes incumbent Senator Fiber, a Democrat.
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Ulntah State Bank
Waris
Uwintatt
HB Millecam
Uhtah
Sherman Christensen
BYU
United States
Ucket
Tourists Cars Collide On US Highway 40 Near Sand Ridge
A two car crash on US Highway 40 near Sand Ridge, sixteen miles west of town, injured five Oklahoma occupants and two from New York. Kenneth Houston of New York charged with reckless driving after high speed collision. Minor injuries treated at Valley Hospital. Sheriff and state highway patrol investigated the noon Wednesday wreck.
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Sand Ridge
Tieh Cate
Kenneth Houston
Kiateu
New York
Ouf
Suain
Tulsa
Sheriffs Office
Tri Young
Btate Highway Patrol
Sncident
Thouston
Houston
Oklahoma
Ens
Fort Umicty
Reservoir project eyed for Uintah county irrigation and power
At a Vernal Lions Club lunch H B Gelder touted Split Mountain canyon dam near Jensen to irrigate about 12000 acres and supply power. The plan includes federal aid and surveys by US Reclamation to assess feasibility, with multiple site evaluations across Uintah county.
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Split Mountain Canyon
Jensen
H B Gelder
Vernal Lions Club
Scout House
Uintah County
William G MecDaniels
U 8
Veronal
Split Mountain
McDaniels
John C Kidneigh
Utah Lions
Arch R Gardner
Sandy
Kid~ Neigh
Utah
Idaho
Postmester
Pontha Calder Tri
St B Calder
White River
Dead Man
Winla County
USAS
Ouray
Green River
R . Cooper
Galders
W . Henderson
Cate
Henderson
Ashley Valley
FB Douglass
Vernal Tower
Per Shus
Rexee
Lion Conper
Cooper
Tate
Jury verdict finds no cause for action in damage suit
A jury returned an 8 to 0 verdict against Mrs Ruby Daddy Mors in a damage suit against Sterling Transportation Company over a March 21 accident six miles west of Vernal on U 840 during a blizzard. Judge Dallis H Young presided. Plaintiff was represented by Wiloth Hansen. defense by Ralph Steward Harold W Williams and Ray B Di man.
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Sterling
Traition Company
Ruby Daddy Mors
Noddy
Uicover
Sear
Vernal
Bertha Batty Lesse Henderson
Raymond Lind
Jy % Walker
Carl Learie
Charles M. Larson
Glen Murray
Arvin Simper
In & Tegal Ac
Dallis H Young
Wiloth Hansen
Salt Lake City
Ralph Steward
Harold W Williams
Roosevelt Dentist Heads UBIC Indian Fair Leaders
Dr R Q Warnock of Roosevelt was chosen president to succeed M E Lundberg at the Uinta Basin Industrial Convention Indian Fair held at Ft Duchesne Monday night. Robert R Burns of Fort Duchesne was elected vice president. Other officers directed a three day gathering with various roles and the group discussed an agreement between Indians and whites on economic matters.
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Ft Duchesne
R Q Warnock
Roosevelt
M E Lundberg
Robert R Burns
Fort Duchesne
Viniah Bus
Russell Keetth
Thea Karren Nuance
Glen Miller
Mary Ricks
Hugh W Calton
Fhrorne
J P Whitmore Bowers
Crocker
Vicky Lynn Greer
Clark Newell
Vernal Jr Chamber plans ski course study near Vernal
At a Vernal Junior Chamber of Commerce meeting a committee was formed to study ski course viability near Vernal. Chairman Claudius A Banks, with Mark Code and Don Hacking, will explore locations and county and Forest Service cooperation to open roads for weekend access. The group notes last season's Elkhorn Ranger Station course near Whiterocks drew about 300 users and discusses ERA labor use and future conservation project sponsorship by the Ogden Forest Service, offering a cup for top unit projects.
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Vernal Jr Chamber of Commerce
Vernal
Claudius A Banks
Mark Code
Don Hacking
Banks Han Choy
Taylor Mountain
Elkhorn
Whiterocks
Forest Service
Ogden
Utah Junior Chamber
Ogden Health Officials Visit Manila For Cross Work
Dr J W Stevens with Wood Bigelow director of public health District No 1 Mrs Stevens and Mrs Peterson from the board of health spent the weekend in Manila. They oversaw a file for high school students and preschool children. Red Cross work also commenced there.
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J W Stevens
Wood Bigelow
Stevens
Mirs Peterson
Board of Health
Alt of Ogden
Manila
County Asked To Sponsor Jensen Well
A special county board meeting heard a delegation urge the county to sponsor a thousand foot Jensen well as a FWA project. Dr A O Boyle noted rising Dinosaur National Monument visitor numbers and the need for pure drinking water along the Ashley Valley highway to attract tourists and support regional travel.
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Pe Board of County
FWA
Jensen
DeMarr Dudley
Wallace Calder
Negislature
Calder
Jenson
Ashley Valley
Colorado
Heber City
Steamboat Springs
A O Boyle
Dinosaur National Monument
Dinosaur Register
Theodrenson
State Toad Commission
County Commissioners Office
U 8 Reclamation Service
Mielr Head
Vernal
Christenset
Re Settlement Service
General Conference Dates Set for LDS Church Sessions
The First Presidency announces the one hundred ninth semiannual General Conference to be held Friday Saturday Sunday October 75 and 1. Sessions are at 10 am and 2 pm in the Tabernacle with a general priesthood meeting Saturday October 8 at 7 pm.
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LDS Church
First Presidency
Tabernacle
French Trig on Split Mt Expedition to Canyon
The article describes a French party traveling with a group to Canyon Od Antonine De Bitha Joat and Green River bridge at Jensen. It notes beaver and big game along the Green River canyon and reports two expeditions leaving Ride Cat Canyon on September 20.
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Ioarney
Peter
Eingotein
Canyon
Green River
Jensefi
Bir Kay
Bark Clyde
Kotte
Heber
Roy Despain
Springs
Oo Rasmusseb
Las’ Gin
Wesley Eddington
Gall Loxe
Cat Canyon
Caiman
Shrittle
Despain
Colorad Fm
Kay
Boatmen Welcome Greenriver Utah Heroes After River Trek
Citizens of Greenriver Utah greet Buzz Holme strom and Amos Burg after a 182 mile escape from Jensen through hidden terrain along the Green River Wye and the Grand Canyon area. Burg visits Greenriver for the first time as Holme strom, famed National Geographic Society representative, recounts eight day journey and upcoming 1200 mile trip with Julius F Stone expedition led by Columbus Onto financier Tribune.
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Greenriver
Utah
Holt
Buzz” Holmestrom
Amos Burg
Jensen
Buzz
Sommaphy
Green River
Wye
Grand Canyon
Burg
National Geographic Society
Heaith
Contract Set for Nine Miles In Strawberry
The state road commission awarded a grading and graveling contract Friday for nine miles between Dan te's canyon and Fruitland, the final contract for this stretch. The award goes to W W Clyde company of Boringyle for 20046517 plus engineering and contingencies bringing the total to 6280510, progressing US 340 toward high gravel standards from Salt Lake City to the Colorado Line.
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US 340
West
State Road Commission
Dante's Canyon
Prujtland
Daniels- Fruitland
Salt Lake City
Colorado Line
W W Clyde Company
Boringyle
Tribune
Youth Cavalcade Opens With Large Roosevelt Meeting
Over 500 youths attended the Cavalcade for Youth event at Roosevelt in the Chitah Basin. Apostle Ballard presided with General Authority representation and a focus on mobilizing civic and religious support to guide teens toward constructive activity and leadership.
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Roosevelt
Cavalcade For
Chitah Basin
Stake Tabernacle
Duchesné Roosevelt Moon Lake
Amish
Btelgin J Ballard
General Authority
John D Giles Field
Yoummiia
LeGrande Richards
Oxar Kirkham
Meg
Apostle Ballard
Giles
Boya
Vernal Seminary Expands Enrollment With New Courses
Vernal Seminary reports record enrollment with fifty students to receive weekly instruction in senior seminary work. New courses prepared by the Department of Education, led by Dr Franklin L. Wratt and Dr Mo Lynn Berelon, explore The Old Testament and The New Testament and the Problems of Life for ninth and second year students. The program includes surveys, Bible study, and community lectures, with plans for student publications on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. Local community members will join discussions, and student elections crowned Laietle Boddy as president with Jean Young as first counselor and Amy Cardiner as secretary-treasurer.
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Erral Mats
Berelon Seminary
Stake
Glenn H. Int
Laietle Boddy
Maeser
Jean Young Also
Erston Woolley
Vernal
Amy Cardiner
Aptes Ward
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Labrum
Snyder
Timothy Wir
Verl Hackford
Frimary
N. C. Springer
Harris
Uerb Mitler
Don Taylor
Pot Creek
Diamond Mountain
Wilh
Mercer
Turges
Same Linge
Noet
Davange
Jr Chamber
John W. Weaver
County
Strawberry
Reay
Vernal Seminary
International Council of Religious Education
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