Wax Plant to Use 1000 Barrels of Uintah Basin Oil Daily
Carter Oil Co will supply up to 1000 barrels of crude daily from the Duchesne area of Uintah Basin for a wax plant near the Salt Lake Airport. The facility, employing about 30 workers, aims to extract wax from high oil content and other valuable ingredients. The project promises a local bonanza with potential refinery applications and home canning uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wineset Ste
Carter Oil Co
Salt Lake Airport
Ft Aboestory
Nulien
Davis County
Esne Sten
Im. Perea
Trom
Lvanta
Iir
Wallis
Ducheste
Reenayivenitt
Red Cross Offers First Aid Classes Across County
At the request of Ulatah County Civil Defense the Red Cross field representative Elmo Futterson spent weeks in first aid instructor training. Classes were held at the Cent Library and instructors plan to conduct program courses throughout the county. To enroll contact Ruth Piper at 660.
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Ulatah County
Civil Defense
Elmo Futterson
American Red Cross
Aiden
Cent
Iral
Plana
Ruth Piper
Phony
Antlers Motel Expands With Eight New Units
Antlers Motel owner Clay ton Simmons announces the completion of eight new units expanding the 36 existing cabins. The ultramodern western themed additions feature wall to wall carpeting and ceramic tile. The expanded property aims to update its guest rooms and pricing plans to reflect the modernization.
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Antlers
Clayton Simmons
Calga Wales
Knopine
Simmons
UINTAH HIGH STUDENT AIDS IN CAPTURE OF ROBBER
A Uintah High Student helped thwart an early morning robbery at Chuck’s Texaco in Vernal. The student assisted Gilmer in pursuing the suspect, who fled with $123 at kn ife point around 2 a m. The pursuit led to Officer Gus Staley arresting the 16 year old charged with armed robbery.
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Uintah High
Chuck
Texaco
West Main
Cnureday
Chivers
Tensa
Gilmer
Vernal City
Gus Staley
Charles
Hamui Ba
Board Approves 103 707 Budget Resolve for Uintah District
The Union School Board met to approve a budget of 103 707 for the Uintah District. Harold M.inde, Mr. and Mrs. Jon Standifird, and Nellie Herriot attended, with mentions of family visits and winter trips to Mesa Arizona.
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Ee and
Wuenesae Et Union School Board
Bitget
Shoaronat
Harold M.inde
Jon Standifird
Nellie Herriot
Mic
Mesa, Ariz
Adoree Preece Excels in State Oratorical Meet
Adoree Preece daughter of Mr and Mrs Ronald Preece won high rating in the state oratorical contest at the Utah Interpre tive and Drama Meet held in Provo last week. Her persuasive speech on the evils of tobacco and manners in modern society earned a superior rating, following a top rating at the regional meet in Price on March 37. Other Utah students received superior awards with Ora Fae Wardle, Dee Hall, and Arleng Sullivan noted among state award winners coached by Ed Davies.
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Adores Preece
Ronald Preece
Prova
Preece
Sber
Price
Ulotah
Provo
Arleng Sullivan
Ora Fae Wardle
Dee Hall
Ed Davies
Apecech
First Baptist Church Dedicated In Vernal
First Baptist Church of Vernal was formally opened Sunday afternoon at 2 50 marking the dedication services. J Harold Reader was elected president of the Vernal Ram Sale with Jack Vice president and Clair Acord treasurer. nine directors were chosen from range shoop operators purebred sheep breeders and the Vernal Chamber of Commerce board. The gate will be incorporated under the Ram Sale Committee now dissolved. The personal and organizational details reflect a formal community event with remarks by executives and clergy.
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J. Harold Reader
Vernal Ram
Reader
Jack
Clair Acord
Howard Williams
Harold Davis
Ken Stringham
Elmer, Lind
Allen Mansfield
Roy Showalter
Vernal Chamber of Commerce Board of
Hugh Colton
Jack Turner
Ram Sale
Vernal Chamber of Commerce
Vernal
First Baptist Church
1St South
3Rd East
Ludea Ei Pind
Baptist General Convention of Arizona
R. L. Harry
Artesia
Cole
Ira Storks
B. Ty
Wade McCormick
Jack Reynolds
Brather
Tech
Nolan N. Beaird
Charles Tague
Garn Swain
Iilecam
M. G
M. G.] Trow, Roosevelt. the First Baptist Church of
Roosevelt Baptist Church
Vernal Ave
RL Pendergrass
T. Beyton
Wade
George Wallace
Cooper
G. F
U i Pendergrass
Stayner Richards to Speak at Uintah Stake Conference
Elder Stayner Richards of the Council of the Twelve will preside over Sunday sessions at the Uintah Stake Tabernacle on April 26 at 10 am and 2 pm. Special meetings for stake and Indian missionaries, graduation exercises for 56 LDS Seminary students, and other business will be announced. A cordial invitation is extended to all in the area to attend.
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Stayner Richards
Uintah
Richards
Stake Tabernacle
Stake
Edge
Gates
Teena v
LDS Seminary
Rich
Graveside services held for Lola Hatch
Graveside services for Lola Hatch, infant daughter of Robert Kinevend Yates Match, Vernal, are conducted today at 2 am at Vernal Memorial Pac Cemetery by the Second Witt child. She died Wednesday at Dalatah ganaryospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola Hatch
Robert _ Kinevend Yates
Pac
Witt
Dlatah
Sam Ws
Cancer Drive Continues In Uintah County
The 1953 Cancer Drive proceeds with house to house calls for contributions in Uintah County. Campaign Chairman Barbara Mohr stresses the need to fund American Cancer Society research and educational work. County Chairman Louise Hatch notes the effort targets awareness and early detection through programs and local doctor talks in Vernal.
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Uintah County
Barbara Mohr
American Cancer Society
Cary
Louise Hatch
Son Santy Cancer Committee
Fe County
Larry E. Olpin Named Kiwanian of the Month
Lawrence E. Olpin, assistant supervisor in the Forest Service, is named Kiwanian of the Month in Vernal. He moved from Ogden in 1951 and has served in civic roles with the Junior Chamber, American Legion, and Kiwanis, where he is secretary and vice president. he and wife Florence live at 63 Wasatch Avenue with sons David and Dennis.
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Lawrence E. Olpin
Olpin
Forest Service
Peter
Oata
Guy
Wanlan Olpin
Chamber of Commerce
Cedar City
Ee Americe
Ameee
Ogden
And
Focal A
Emyees
Sas
Larry
Wits Florence
Wasatch Avenue
Thel
David God Dennis
Vernal Kiwanis Club
Vernal
Kiwanis
Kiwanlan Olpin
Vernal Club
Bill Would Give Stockmen Permanent Grazing Rights
A 26 year old rancher Robert E Hatch was killed after being thrown from a horse near his Wil l ow Creek ranch 85 miles southwest of Vernal. Hatch born March 31, 1927, married Mary Pauline Eksund in Salt Lake. Survived by wife two sons, parents and siblings. Funeral services set for Saturday at 2 p m in Eliat Ward Chapel. Senator Stringham criticizes misperceptions about the grazing bill now in House Committee awaiting action.
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Robert E Hatch
Wednesday
Willow Creek
Vernat
Mr. Hatch
Elis Head
Wiltow Creek
Golden
Faderico Hatch
Mary Pauline Eksund
Eliat Ward
Hoover
Hesarible
Pelate
Ong
Stockmen’s Grating Committee
House
Toll Og
Attaley
Worleysett Montaniecy
Uiciia i
U. S. Senate
Elinor King Chosen to Make UN Pilgrimage
Uintah High sophomore Elinor King daughter of Mr and Mrs Stan King won the Oddfellows United Nations Pilgrimage for Youth. Alternate is Patricia Les daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Lee. Misa Lea received camera and flash attachments from Thorne Studio. Rust named second alternate and Dee Hall Ora Faye Wardle qualified for Ath place. Funds for the $200 trip donated by the Uintah Rexall Drug Store. Continued on page 4.
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Eilinor Hing
Uintah High School
Stan King
Oddfellows United Nations
Patricia Les
Lawrence Lee
Misa Lea
Thorne Studio
Dilworth Rust
Dee Hall
Ora Faye Wardle
Ath
Place
Br ‘Tn Parker
Uintah Rexall Drug Store
Uintah High 101
Wm Alexander Accident Victim In Nevada
Wm Alexander was flown to Salt Lake Valley hospital after a severe car crash in Nevada on Friday. He suffered a broken pelvis and possible internal injuries. He had been sheep herding in Arizona and was between jobs with coworkers when the accident occurred. The stormy day halted work and transportation. Mrs Alexander was at his bedside as doctors reported slow but improving condition and planned further X rays when he can move.
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Wim Alexander
Salt Lake
Utah State Road Commissioner Signals Help for Highway 40
Utah State Road Commissioner Promises assistance to Highway 40 after a brief collision at Main and Vernsl Avenue. Officials Whittenburg and Johnson outline plans including a new turnoff at Innaball Junction and a Suberway project to aid the route, with resurfacing from Sheewberry to Harding and other 1953 road program considerations.
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Utah
David
Whittenburg
Highway 40 Association
Roosevelt
Whittenbur
Johnsot Johnson
Roadsion
Inbail Junctlen
Ana County
Bridgeland
Atate
Harding
Charles Gentry
Craig
Fis Colorado
Uas
County appoints three to fairgrounds board
The county commission selected Vern Gifford Allen Mansfield and Tenry Schaefermeyer for a new three member fairgrounds board to oversee finances plans and operations. The committee includes Don Wall Jay Searle W Mott J Harold Neader and Clair Acord with former Vernal Chamber leaders stepping down after eight months of planning. The new board aims to coordinate projects and establish a year around program for the fairgrounds.
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Gerve
Vern Gifford
Allen Mansfield
Tenry Schaefermeyer
Don Wall
Umtah Basin
Jay Searle
W. Mott
J. Harold Neader
Vernal Ram Sale
Clair Acord
A. Fairgrounds
Vernal Chamber
Turner Fail
School Lunch Supervisor Tours Uintah District Menus
Poulson and Christensett visited all Uintah School District lunch departments this week. Poulson praised the menus as planned economically and well balanced, noting steady improvements across several schools.
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Poulson
Lola Christensett
Ioeat
Muperatore
Uintah
Vernal Chamber Receives Studio Interest for Film
Major film company Metro Goldwyn Mayer showed interest in Vernal area for a potential movie. Charles Coleman acknowledged receipt of information and noted favorable response while Universal Studios also requested area details. Public committee members Wa Dunn Erland Pierce and Dan Miller coordinated with Vernal’s local studios.
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Anon
Polywood Motion Picture Studio
M Tong'dletanice Dhane
Charles Coleman
Jocalion
Metro: Goldwyn-Meyer
Coleman
Universal Studio
Universal City
California
Vernal Chamber of Commerce
Haltswood
Vernal Chamber
Dunn
Erland Pierce
Jorne
KJAM Prepares for Television Venture in Vernal
Uintah Croatcasting and TV Co officials report no immediate telecasting plans from Vernal though an engineer studies possibilities to be ready when the time arrives. Officers include James C. Vallentine president Howard D. Johnson vice president Lee E. Walker secretary and Ray E. Dillman Roosevvelt attorney.
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Vintah Vernacastre Company
Uintah Croatcasting and TV Co
Vernal
Havers
James C. Vallentine
Howard D. Johnson
Lee E. Walker
Ecereary
Ray EB. Dillman
Rooge
Two Injured in Auto Accident Near City Streets
A two-vehicle crash on Thursday night left James Cudh and Rove Fariette injured when their 1951 Ford collided with another car at a junction near West and North. Both suffered facial lacerations and a sprained ankle, while the other vehicle sustained bumper damage. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. on State Highway PP.
Bond election for new high school eyed by PTA
At a Monday PTA meeting in the auditorium Superintendent Har old Lundell outlined a potential bond election to fund a new senior high school within six weeks to two months. Preliminary plans would take about three weeks, then a two week public notice before voting. The plan foresees additions to Uintah High to accommodate rising students, with a site of about 25 acres above the Wilson Murray home.
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Harold Bf. Lunde
PTA
Leora Jacobe
Lundellgald Lt
Hitle Janae
al Peounty
Citizens Committee
Lundell
Uenera Iz
Wilson Murray
Lamndell
Uintah High
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Red Cross
Antlers Motel
Adoree
R. A. Brygon
Pipa and
Beth
Miss
Harold Reader
Staynor Richie
Arsly
Council of the Twelve Stiles
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Arendle Johnson
Ites
White Elder Richards
Pipetite
Larry E. Olpin
Brea
B. JH. Stringham
The
Express
Iam
Congress
Eller King UN
UHS
Elinor King
Wm. Alexander
Tura
Main
Vernsl Avenue
Swain
Jorge Hayes Murr
Fae
Spiott County Ission
Op Fairgrounds
East
KJAM
NEW High School
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