Kindness to Down and Outer Bring Riches to Oil Explorer
Ardmore Oklahoma entrepreneur Roy M Johnson built a thriving oil venture from a chance tip. A sea captain who met him in Ardmore guided him to shallow wells that yielded oil, funding the move with a $2000 loan after Johnson kept his paper afloat and housed the captain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Johnson
Ardmore
Oklahoma
Vernal
White River
Hell's Hole Canyon
Seventh - Day Adventist Church
Texas
Battle Creek
Michigan
Shi
Johnson
Statesman
Edward Galt
Rounson
C. M
Dad) Joiner
East Texas
C. Dings
J. M. Critchlow
Driier
Scotch Capital
Ae Weg
Critchlow
Jae
Ead
Beng
Rangely Mayor Fred A Nichols Dedicated to Civic Service
Rangely's long serving leader Fred A Nichols has spent 47 years in Rangely, 16 as county commissioner and two terms as mayor. A local businessman since age 20, he helped modernize the city with a water system electric lights and improved streets while guiding Rangely through oil growth and road development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred A Nichols
Rangely
Nichols
Fred A. Nichols
Walden
Colorado
Meeker
Benjamin L. Nichols
Coltharp Brothers
Minta Coltharp
Susie Preston
J. H. Coltharp
Campany
Nichols Store
Ite
Snellen Johnson
John Darnell
Moffat County
Hangely
Artesia
Denver
Rifle
Glenwood Springs
Lovelana Pass
Idaho Springs
Air Force Opens Enlistment After Months of Narrowed Posts
MSgt William R. Clennings announced limited Air Force vacancies. Qualified men ages 17 to 34 with up to two dependents may enlist. Recruits go to Lackland AFB for eight weeks basic training, then become Private First Class and attend technical training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Air Force
William R. Clennings
Vernal
Air Force
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio
Texas
Tos Cream for the diet conscious ice cream value
The note discusses Tos Cream as a diet friendly option and its perceived high food value, mentioning Ivan Ratories in relation to the product.
General MacArthur Letters to Mother of Soldier Killed in Korea
General MacArthur writes to Mrs Reich after her son Corporal Clarence Bain Reich, 22, was killed in action in Korea on March 2. The letter from MacArthur and Captain John L Insani expresses condolence, notes his instant death by small arms fire, and offers faith-based solace and prayers for strength. The exchange reflects military sympathy from high command to the bereaved family as casualty reports note lacking details of the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas MacArthur
Army
John L. Insani
Infantry
Imand
Clarence
Utah Club Women Go to Bat for Echo Park Dam
The February March Utah Clubwoman reports G E Untermann’s article Reho Park Dam No Menace arguing against desecration of Dinosaur National Monument values. Utah Federation sends 200 reprints to state leaders and plans to raise the issue at the Houston national convention. Strong club support counters wilderness group misrepresentation nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah Club
Echo Park Dam
Utah Clubwoman
Utah Federation of Women's Clubs
G E Untermann
Reho Park Dam No Menace
Dinosaur Nations Monument
Utah
Federated Women's Clubs
Dama
Houston
Texas
Dinosaur National Monument
Utah Federated Artists
QLINES Drive In Open For Summer Season
The King Kolo lunch stand run by Lamon Tullis and Orlan Watkins opens for summer business near Highway 40. A community program with refreshments and dancing is planned for April 27. Ward members and guests attend, with Victor Watte hosting and guests including Mrs Duke and Mrs Wake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamon Tullis
Orlan Watkins
Wera
Ctme
Jolly Istitehors
Bering Lab
Victor Watte
Cowlay
Huserilde
Utah
Wake
Mr. Duke
Also Mentioned on This Page
Roy M. Johnson
U.S
Uintah State Bank
Vernal, Utah
Allred
Glass Shop
Claude Allred
Maz
Mela
Theat
Ath
Gen. MacArthur
Qlines
By Darry E. Johnson
Mayor Mogup
John
Jamis
Mogup
Rev. Firestone
Searles Saving ‘Center Af Eznind
Farmall
Slaugh Motor CO
East Main
Phono
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!