Doe Tag Permit Sale Sparks Early Riot at Vernal
Crowds of hunters surged outside the county building as 1500 doe permits were offered at Vernal. About 1300 sold on the first day, with police and marshals needed to restore order before 8 am. Remaining permits for Browns Park area expected Tuesday.
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Vernal
Browns Park
Fred Reynolds
Dick Benneth
Harry Sprouse
Charles T. Pope
Harold Richardson
Doe
Vernalelty
Brush Creek Mountain
Little Hole
Series of Highway Accidents Injure Five Near Vernal
Five people were injured in three crashes west of Vernal and two more miles east on Highway 40 last week. Victims include Mrs Mary Louise Strubin 34 of Rochester New York and Glen Peterson 36 of Park City plus Edward Krider 20 of Provo Melva Richens of Maeser and Cleatus Pollard 21 of Vernal. Mrs Strubin was hospitalized after a Tuesday collision involving her husband Robert Strubin driving a New York car and a truck driven by Lawrence Karren Vernal. The trooper noted the truck driver turned left and the investigation continued the next day.
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Vernal
Mary Louise Strubin
Rochester
Edward Albert Krider
Provo
Melva Richens
Maeser
Glen Peterson
Park City
Cleatus Pollard
Strubin
Highway 40
Sammy Hatch
New York
Robert F. Strubin
Lawrence Karren
Karren
Hatch
Important Water Meet to be Held in Roosevelt
A meeting on October 9 in Roosevelt will discuss the Central Utah project and its impact on Uintah Basin. Representatives from the Bureau of Reclamation and Utah Water and Power Board plan to attend with irrigation interests and shareholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Central Utah
Uintah Basin
Bureau of Reclamation
Utah Water and Power Board
Errigation Company
H. L. Allred
Reed
Jerman
Salt Lake City
Re Ation Bureau
William Wallace
Water and Power Board
Colorado River
Utah
Wool Home Sewing Contest Gets Underway in Uintah County
The annual county event, sponsored by the Women's auxiliary of the National Wool Growers Assn and the American Wool Council, opens with plans to send two Uintah high school girls to state finals. Eligible entrants ages 14 to 22 may join junior or senior divisions and are urged to enter to promote wool apparel skills.
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National Wool Growers Assn
American Wool Council
Uintah County
Victor Karren
Uintah
Karren
Uintah High School
Harold E. Davis
Dame Fashion and her Fickle Ways Fashion Show
Vernal society members attended a Lady Lions club show titled Dame Fashion and her Fickle Ways. The first division featured outfits for young children modeled by Sally Lou Adams Lanna Abegglen and Janet Banks with many dresses and coats showcased by a long list of young models led by Mary Kay Gifford and her sister Shown on Wednesday evening of last week and continued on page 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Lions Club
Max Stewart
Lee Ralphs
Ralph Ashton
Walt Hoper
Frank Merrell
Annette Batty
Sheree Stringham
Mary Lou Richardson
Ellen Campbell
Katherine Cluff
Patricia Anne Gifford
Mary Kay Gifford
Penny Spendlove
Vernal
Dame Fashion
Sally Lou Adams
Lanna Abegglen
Janet Banks
Susan Barnett
Julane Goodrich
Mary Margaret Horrocks
Kristin Calder
Katherine Clutt
Mary- Ann Olsen
Karren Birehell
Sharron Evans
Katheleen Robinson
Anette Batty
Nancy Hacking
Dixife Godrich
Roslyn Stewart
Shirley Siddoway
Carrol Helzen
Renee Martinsen
Kay Johnson
School News Attracts Many Readers
Uintah high school becomes the center of sports, social and academic life as Vernal Ex press collaborates with Mrs. June Stewart and the journalism department to publish school news. Campus Capers, written by a Ute Coed, appears on page 1 with last week’s highlights on Reva.
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Uintah High School
Vernal Express
School For News
June Stewart
The
Express
Reva
Ashley Oil Development Awaits Denver Conference
Ashley Oil officials meet in Denver this week to decide how to develop the Ashley Valley oil field if proven. Ashley No. 2 well shows rising production, with unofficial reports noting about 200 barrels in 24 hours from a 4152 foot depth. Carter Oil Co geologist Verne Farmer Jr reports Ruth Nelson No.1 drilling at 7140 feet with depth to 8500 feet planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah
Denver
Ashley
Ashley No. 2
All Oil Co
J. L. Dougan
Carter
Verne
E.farmer Jr
Carter, Oil Co
Vernal
Carter Oh Co
Weel
Roosevelt and
Gusher
Union High School Plans Move Ahead
Union high school board officials and Indian Service leaders reviewed plans for a proposed high school. H M Lundell said Forrest Stone Roy Adama and George Wells were in Vernal to discuss meetings with Salt Lake City architects and state officials. A special meeting of the Union board was held in Roosevelt on Sept 11 with board members and Indian service leaders present.
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Union High School Board
Indian Service
Utah Department of Public Instruction
H. M. Lundell
Uintah
Forrest Stone
Roy Adama
George Wells
Stone
Willard W. Beatty
Department of Interior
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Salt Lake City
Union Board
State Department of Public Instruction
Lundell
Ray Dillman
Roosevelt
Russell Todd
Gordon Harmston
Ralph Siddoway
Mr. Dillman
Roy Adams
Mr. Stone
Louis B. Brasheur
The
Vernal Fire Chief Proclaims Fire Prevention Week
Vernal Utah observes Fire Prevention Week from Oct 3 to 8 with an official call by Governor Maw. Acting Vernal fire chief C F Jeffries urges public vigilance as fires cause vast losses of life injury and property annually. He notes 648 million dollars in U S property loss and 8500 fires last year and calls for persistent prevention efforts.
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Utah
Maw
C. F. Jeffries
Vernal
United States
Nation Honors Its Press During National Newspaper Week
City officials and state leaders proclaim October 1 to 8 as National Newspaper Week Utah Governor Maw and Mayor Stringham emphasize free press as core liberty Rep Dawson and Sen Watkins send greetings Kiwanis banquet slated October 7 at Hotel Utah with J Belmont Mosner chief speaker Utah newspapers renew commitment to public service amid annual observance
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B. H. Stringham
Utah
Herbert B. Maw
Arthur Vey Watkins
K. Granger
Fota! Ins
Ted Ewe Mot
Newamen
Salt Lake
Co op assumes ownership of Uinta Refining Co
The Utah Cooperative Association completes 175000 dollar purchase of 75 percent stock in the Uinta Refining Co marking a cooperative takeover. Operations staff remain in place as USA appoints a temp board from its directorate to oversee the refinery. A 60 day period ends with 25 percent stock to Salt Lake wholesale cooperative and settling current obligations.
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Uinta Redfining Co
Utah Cooperative Assn
Uintah Basin
Rangely
Colorado
W. B. Robins
Charles R. Halstead
Rodney Egan
USA
E. R. Behling
Kaysville
Joseph A. Geddes
Tah
State’ Auticultural
College, Acuity
Logan
Boyd Buchanan
Richfield
Uinta Refining Co
Salt Lake Wholesale Cooperative
Midget Racing Debuts in Vernal At Jaycee Park
Vernal hosts first midget auto races last Friday and Saturday at Jaycee park drawing over 700 Friday and 1000 Saturday spectators. Harold Adair won Friday night’s 25 lap feature while Billy Williams took Saturday’s finale. Track speeds reached 55 to 60 mph with one slight crash and a wheel loss. Proceeds fund a planned recreation area with a permanent race track, sponsored by the Jaycees and Uintah County school district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal's
Jaycee Park
Chester Murray
Chamber of Commerce
Intermountain
Haney Colton
Harold Adair
Adair
Billy Williams
Utah Motor Co
Farmers Exchange
Murray
Jaycees
Uintah County
Vernal Kiwaais Lab
Verne Byers Band Set for Imperial Hall Dance Night
Verne Byers and his orchestra billed as the most danceable band in the land will appear at Imperial Hall Friday October 1. The Denver based band, well known from Rainbow Ballroom and Columbia broadcasts, joins a Vernal lineup promoted by Homer W. Hobertana. Officials urge Utah workers and the public to attend for premier entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verne Byers
Imperial Hall
Homer Ww. Hobertana
Robertson
Utah
Ugh Avig
Hae
Petne Byers Tawaente
Rainbow Ballroom
Denver
Columbia Broadcasting
Art Mooney
Vernal
Relief Societies Complete Fund Campaign in Salt Lake City
Relief societies of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints report $3534 raised for the new Salt Lake City Relief Society building. The stake quota was based on $5 per member and every ward exceeded the target. Ward presidents named include Jennie Haslem Ashley Myrtle Woodruff Glines Alice Snow Jensen Emma Smuin Davis Audrey Richens Maeser Ivy Manwaring Naples Geneva Adamson Vernal Firsts Zina Howard Second Lela Johnson Third Esther Harvey Tridell Agnes Walker Lapolat Zora Gurr Horanna and Madeeza Smith Whitereeks. Construction not yet started but planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uinted Stake
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Relief Society
Salt Lake City
William B. Waills
Mies
Jennie Haslem
Ashley
Myrtle Woodruff
Glines
Alice Snow
Jensen
Emma Smuin
Davis
Audrey Richens
Maeser
Ivy Manwaring
Naples
Geneva Adamson
Vernal
Zina Howard
Lela Johnson
Esther Harvey
Tridell
Agnes Walker
Lapolat
Zora Gurr
Horanna
Madeeza Smith
Whitereeks
Tue Ure
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County Court House
Ute CoEd
Woodbury
Alferta
Alterra
Janie Siddeway
Joan Showalter
Katherin Clark
Max Woolley
Dick Hulfinger
Sackle Mann
Lowell Caldwell
Feld
Lowell
Jay Turner
Roberts
Lyn King
Mary Ellen Colton
Deon Chivers
Larry Williams
Lady‘ Lions
Reva M. Roper Society
Ashley Oil
Ashley No
Union
Nation
Congress
Rep
William A. Dawson
Theusselgee
Rg Geek
Co-op
Relief Societies
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