Carter's New Well—Utah's Biggest Oil Discovery
The Duchesne County well in Utah, drilled by Carter Oil Co, produced a 400 barrel daily output initially and a test showed 177 barrels per hour or 4228 barrels per day. Editor Harold E Meyer of Utah Oil Report calls it one of the state’s most significant finds, noting low oil pour point and shallow depth. He sees potential for rapid Uintah Basin development and predicts more fields.
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May 20 Marks Last of School In Uintah County
The Uintah County schools conclude for the year with three weeks left to complete the term. Principal reports on trip to national convention in Spokane. School nurse stresses accurate records and health measures for each pupil.
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Altura Daci
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Thelma le Lapoint
Spokane
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Helen Stevens
White River Bridge Burns Near Bonanzay Fire damages span
Fire on the White River bridge near Bonanzay destroyed about ten feet of flooring. Slate road workers rushed to repair the bridge for use. A report describes how the blaze spread across the structure and was finally extinguished.
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White River
Bonanzay
Fire Orphan of 1886 Seeks Word of Father
In 1896 a fire in the Uintah Basin burned a mother’s home. her infant daughter survived and was cared for by Sam Sherman and his wife Emma C Becker. A board with the mother’s name Iris or Irene was found, possibly linking to the Star White Stone family surname 1801. The girl, now Mrs Adolph Nuffer of Salt Lake City, seeks news of her father and asks readers to contact The Vernal Express with any information.
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Sam Sherman
Emma C. Becker
Iris
Irene
Adolph Nuffer
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Salt Lake City
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Jaycees Elect State Officers Sunday in Utah Race
Vernal hosts a Utah Jaycees state race as clubs nominate candidates for state Jaycee President and vice presidents. Wendell D. Maxfield leads Kaysville, David H. Whitesides leads Layston, with nine clubs backing would be vice presidential hopefuls including Earl Malan of Provo and Grant H. Ivins.
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Utah Jaycees
Jayetos
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Stringham
Mar Buck
Faycee
Noel O. Taare Ratal
LaMar Miner
D. ‘Hammond
LaMar Hawking
Darrell Ledter
Ar Welson
Union High Graduation Sets Largest Basin Class of 118
Union High School to graduate Basin's largest class of 118 seniors, with nine graduates earning high honors or honors. The ceremony in Union gym features the theme The Story of America, led by a long list of graduates including Alisa Adams, LaRen Adams, Marilyn Anderson, Jan Anderton, and many others.
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Union High
Valen High School
Uintah
Everdata
Fogle Pena
Hecge
Joe Anderton
KaDeo Bastian
Aritn Kay Bellon
Joan W. Hengon
Mildred Broma Bird
Lyn Brighton
Barbara Jane Ann Gerspoochy Shuiey
Glow
Cesspooch
Jey Cloward
Dean ‘Allen Cook
Cleo Evonne Crow
Ania Dickerson
Coy Lee Durfee
William Glen Hagin
Ardith Venica _ Fowler
Jyme Hall
Building Permits Since March 15 Total $65,000
City records show building permits issued since March 15 totaling $65,000. Notable items include several homes, garages, and other structures in multiple streets with values ranging from $1,500 to $14,000, awarded to various contractors and owners.
Bond Election Date to Be Announced Next Week
Vernon City public officials and the local committees held a meeting to plan the upcoming bond election for the new courthouse and city county office building. The event outlined plans for publicity, candidate speaker provision, and coordination with the county for separate ballots and votes on county bond issuance.
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Indian Service Rebuilds Green River Bridge at Ouray
The Indian Service completed the Green River Bridge repair at Ouray in 20 workdays, two weeks ahead of the 30 day estimate, at a cost expected to exceed $35,000 funded by the Indian Service. The project replaced old timbers with heavier treated Oregon fir and will have asphalt deck coating once weather permits.
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Ouray
Roads Division
Wintah and
Oura Agency
Fort Duchesne
Unitahunly
Indian Service
Ernest Turner
Randlett
Irvin Simper
Vernal
C. Fred Anderson
Foreman
Tony Ztdell
Nelson L. Young, Jr
David Burgess
Lon A. Logan
Harold Dudley
Randlett Glade Anderson
Worrid Gardiner
Robert Marshall
Pelican Lake
Louis Harris
Randle
Jensen
Utah
Large Conference Crowds Hear Elder Stayner Richards
Stayner Richards, assistant to the Council of Twelve, urged 1485 attendees at the Uintah Stake quarterly conference to balance worldly prosperity with spiritual service. He warned that wealth tempts temptation and urged placing prosperity in service to God, noting eternal securities lie in church work and helping others.
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Stayner Richards
Council of Twelve Apostles
Church of Jesus
Latter-day Saints
Geasion Uintah Stake
Elmer Wicherds
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Uintah High shower room overload prompts critique
Crowded girls gym facilities at Uintah High raise concerns amid crowding in the ice room and locker arrangement. Shower room features five heads in a 20 by 18 foot space with shared wire baskets for two students. Continued discussion notes most classes run 49 or more students with spaces tight and ongoing scrutiny.
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Unger
Alvin E Weeks Nominated for District Governor
Alvin E Weeks has accepted candidacy for district governor of the Utah Lions Club. Elected by the Vernal Club board, election occurs at the state Lions convention in Provo May 25 to 27. Weeks would govern Mintaky Basin and parts of eastern Utah counties if elected.
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Alvin E. Weeks
Utah Lions Club
Vernal Club
Provo
Weeka
Wich
Mintaky Bassin
School Survey Reports at PTA Meeting May 4
The High School PTA will hear results of a two year school survey on May 4 in the auditorium. Principal Max Abbott and others including Fran Fletcher Ruth Haslem Elects Caldwell and Lillian Henderson will present who conducted the survey, methods used, and findings for the coming year. Margaret Caldwell will sing, and light refreshments will follow the program.
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Max Abbott
Fran Fletch
Ruth Haslem
Caldwel
Lillian Henderson
Ieera
Margaret Caldwell
Vernal Man Wins On CBS Program
Agron Jolley of Vernal wins on the CBS show People Are Fun. The article notes his past study in Mortuary Science, his residence in Vernal, and a prize win of 390 dollars as he participates on the televised program.
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Basin Activities Day Winners Announced
Uintah High School marching band rated superior at Basin Activities Day in Vernal last Friday. Altamont High School band also rated superior. Duchesne and Union High earned excellent plus. several schools achieved excellent or superior in concert band and chorus. Parade ratings favored Uintah and Altamont in various events. volleyball and softball results noted, with Uintah claiming multiple age groups. Continued on page 5.
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Ann Wankler
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Arlene Sullivan
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