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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1951

Page

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Clubs Oppose President Tru man Water Policy in Utah

The Associated Civic Clubs of Southern and Eastern Utah adopted a unanimous resolution opposing the Valley Authority water policy. They argue powers belong to the people and should be exercised through elected representatives, with copies sent to Gov. Bracken Lee and Utah's senators and representatives in Washington.

Truman Valley Authority Associated Civic Clubs Utah Loa Wayne County Water Resources Policy Commission Tom W. Jensen B. H. Stringham Vernal Water Development and Irrigation Committee

Cattle Leader Proclaims American Way Amid Beef Row

Levi Montgomery of the Utah Cattle and Horse Growers Association urged unity and support for beef producers at Uintah Cowboys Roundup. He accused the current government of price manipulation and discriminating against the beef industry, calling for stronger public backing and industry standards. The event at Doc's Beath featured barbecue beef, beer, a color film, and showcased life on a ranch.

Levi Montgomery Utah Cattle and Horse Growers Association Uniah Montgomery United Action

Eminent Speakers Listed for Basin Industrial Convention

Plans for the Ainish Basin Industrial Convention near Roosevelt August 8 to 10 list several state and Sunday speakers. Notables include Dr A Ray Olpin president of Utah University Professor Jacobson water reclamation expert Arthur Weldman and Ernest Untermann director of Utah Fieldhouse plus Utah State Superintendent E Atlan jteman and Forrest Hancock. The program includes speaking education talent shows and baseball and tennis duels as part of the three day event.

Ainish Basin SaNanday Roosevelt proBelions Pean Udapted A. Ray Olpin University Oftah Jacobson Arthur Eet Weldman Unaton E. Atlan Jteman Utah Ernest Untermann Utah Fieldhouse Vernal E. Forrest Hancock Young Farm Ap- Pett Prigue

Former Vernal Resident Dies In Colorado

Effie Belle Hunt 80, a former Vernal resident and Moffatt County pioneer, died July 23 in Craig Colorado after a long illness. Born November 21, 1870 in Monmouth Illinois, she married Charles Hunt in 1898. the couple settled in Maybell in 1903 and later moved to Vernal in 1918. Her husband died in 1929. she returned to Craig. Surviving daughters include Mrs. Marie Wilson and Mrs. Blanche Mack among six, plus other relatives and visitors noted in a local community item.

Effie Belle Hunt Vernal Moffatt County Colorado Craig Hunt Monmouth Nathies Charles 'T. Hunt Colo Marie] Wilson Blanche Mack Adelaide

Open Toilets Encourage Polio

Dr. C. L. Piper city health officer warns open toilets breed flies that spread polio. He urges proper screening or connection to the city sewage system to keep flies away. On hot days hundreds of flies swarm pits and travel five to ten miles, entering homes and contaminating food and baby bottles with deadly germs.

C. L. Piper

Girls State Delegate Report to Lions Who Sponsored Trip

The Lions Club hosts a meeting at Bust Bela ia to summarize the Girls State delegation experience. Highlights include leadership requirements shared by Miss Woolley and Cave Wallis, plus newly formed Lions committees with named chairmen across Agriculture, Athletic Field, Attendance, Girls, Cultural Arts, Civic Improvement, Civil Defense, and Fellowship.

LIONS Bela Goodrich of Nernal Lions Club Cave Wallis Reveresh Club Ries ‘Woolley Onesib Profes- 4 Les Otite Miss Woolley Zelph S. Calder A DeMarr Dudley Raymond Siddoway Marvin ¥. Smith Sidney Merkley Glenn H. Cooper Don Barr Cecil Murray Ernest Caldwell G. Eskelson W. R. Paull Jack Turner Floyd Hall Wiliam Russell

West German newspapermen visit Vernal during U S tour

Five German journalists from major Western zone papers toured the United States from June to September as guests of the American Press Institute at Columbia University and invited by the State Department. They discussed Germany's postwar population density and housing shortages, noting Berlin’s population drop from four to three million due to destruction.

Vernal United States State Department American Press Institute of Columbia University New York Kesmman Germany Arkansas America Berlin Hitler Reich

Ram Sale Slated August 20 21 at Union Stockyards

The 36th National Ram Sale is scheduled for Aug 20 21 at Union Stockyards by the National Wool Growers Association. The event will feature 1600 rams and chosen English bloodlines with auctions opening Aug 20 for whiteface rams and Rambouillets in the afternoon. Aug 21 focuses on mutton breeds including Suffolks and Hampshire crossbreds.

Union Stockyards National Gol Growers Association United States Canada England Columbus

Record Number Visit Field House Shows Broad Attendance

Attendance at the Utah Field House of Natural History reached a peak in July with 1327 visitors. The event drew representatives from 48 states, excluding Maine, and 11 foreign countries, with California the best represented state and July 81 yielding a total of 33,352 for 1952 to date.

Utah

Vernal Golf Club Plans Workday and Picnic

A workday with a picnic is slated for Vernal Golf Club supporters starting Friday at 1 p.m. Club members are urged to bring a shovel or rake and visitors are invited to join the work and the afterward picnic in a community effort at the Greens tree.

Vernal Golf Club

Uintah Basin Oil Potential Highlighted by Oklahoma Governor

Oklahoma Governor Murray toured Uintah Basin oil fields and forecast Utah becoming a major oil producer. He predicted Vernal’s population could double in five years, citing future exploration and infrastructure like pipelines and refining plans. Officials noted current production is limited but growth potential is strong.

Utah Johnston Murray Oilrich Oklahoma Thesday Uintah Basin Vernal Irself Murray Jess Utah Dilmeneen Vitor Johnson John Bunn Charlie Neal Gus Davin Johnson Newala Exept Ted Rack Petinertes Siamae Viaklare Fen Oklahoma Gev J Oklah Lee Interstate ‘Compact Commission

Electric Storms Trigger Fires and Gas Show in Field

Severe electric storms ignite six fires as a long dry spell raises hazard. In California's Red Wash No. 3 well, 7,450,000 cubic feet of natural gas was recovered during a drill stem test from 5198 to 5292 feet, surface surge in three minutes from the Greentiger formation. Earlier, No. 4 showed 90 feet of water and 220 feet of drilled-off section, with gas rising to the surface in 37 minutes and a strong loss of drilling mud. Meanwhile Mrs. Arthur Smith and baby visit Vernal, with sisters Mrs. Ralph Preece and Mrs. Lawrence Adams.

California Red Wash No. 3 Greentiger Camepany Eld Arthur Smith Baby Vernal Ralph Preece Lawrence Adams

Veteran theater manager to supervise Vogue and Starlight

D J Gillman a veteran of the motion picture theater industry since the advent of talking pictures, plans to operate Vogue and Starlight Theaters. The article notes his long career, upcoming release of The Great Caruso, and a move toward new venues with Mrs. Kenna Slater en route to Phoenix for employment.

Vogue, Starlight Dr. Glin Edocit Ov Irving Cea D. J. Gillman Talking Pictures St. Paul Minnesota Gillman Caruso Vogue Theater

4-H Fair Planned At Imperial Hall August 27 28

Scheduled for Aug 27 28 at Imperial Hall the 4-H Fair will include exhibits a style dress revue and other attractions. On Monday exhibits will be set and on Tuesday the pine ia flavited the various attractions.

Imperial Hall

Lee Lovinger Day Planned in Liberty Park Aug 10

Community invites local youths and families to Liberty Park for Lee Lovinger Day on August 10. Organizers say the event honors Lee Lovinger Jr and continues a family tradition, with activities for children and community groups.

Lee Lovinger Liberty Park Fis Stat Tate Libed Eee Fer Lee‘ Lovinger Mae Tuer R Lovinger

Gold Utah first oil well adorning silver saddle

Victor H. York of York Oil Company Whittier California plans a gold replica of Utah’s first oil well to be set on a silver saddle. He asked the Vernal Chamber of Commerce for pictures and engravings to include on the piece noting ancient Western Asia oil use around 3000 B C and images of Seneca Oil Spring New York and early U S oil history with George Washington as the first oil prospector in 1753.

Utah Victor H. York York Oil Company Whittier California York Vernal Chamber of Commerce Western Asia Seneca Oi New York America Joseph de la Roche Dallion George Washington United States

Vernal Golf Club schedules second round tournament

Vernal Golf Club sets the second round of its four flight Cham vernal Club Tournament A B and C for Sunday at 10 a.m. Club grounds host with co chairmen Louis Pappas and Max Current and a committee of Sonn Ralph Anton Bob Olsen Ken Sewards and Corne Asmus. There were 53 entries amid enthusiastic play as results from the opening round show Pappan, Burnette, Ashton, Gardner, Feltch, King, Reed and others advancing or winning in close fashion.

Finto Louis Pappas Max Current Sonn Ralph Anton Bob Olsen Ken Sewards Corne Asmus Dunam Jay Hod Rose FM Burnette Tools Pappan Bud Anderson Ralph Ashton I. Johnson Max Durrant A. W. Shepherd Rulon ‘Gardner John Bunn Jack Bunn Fran Feltch Ralph Rolfe Dwight Wetenkamp Stan King Roy Spalding Charles Reed Deb Casada Ferran É x Featéa Dale Jensen Geroutt C" Klightr Art Wilson Woodey Searle

Uintas Gain National Recognition as Fishermen's Paradise

Utah touts its 2000 miles of trout streams and 1500 lakes while boasting six hatcheries and 12 fish species. Forested high altitude canyons provide easy auto access and camping sites. The piece credits early explorer Jim Bridger and notes conservation efforts begun in 1921 to preserve natural values for public enjoyment.

Utah Colorado Fisherman's Paradise U. S. Forest

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