Utah oil output may top one million barrels in 1950
Utah oil production likely to exceed 1,060,000 barrels this year marking a state record, with Uintah Basin supplying about 9 percent of total Utah production. The Utah Economic and Business Review notes half of 1950’s half year output reached 581,060 barrels, and predicts a full year near one million.
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Utah
Utah Economic and Business Review
Inteh County
Uintah Basin
Tah
Gaines Conference Night Ends With Candlelight Ceremony
A primary conference at Gaines featured an engaging program by organization officers led by theme reader Mrs. Le a Murray and singer Mrs. Don Batty. A candlelight anniversary ceremony closed the program with officers participating.
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Doris
Johnson
Lea Murray
a_ ladies chorus
Don Batty
Raymond Searle
Elmer Perry
B. J. Burns
Elden
John B. Eaton
Gleaner
Keith Brimball
Ag Ed & Book Review
Brimhall
Warren Richardson
Lorraine
Ruby Hassler
Emma Chard
Salt Lake City
Orlan Watkins
Watkins
Denver
Harriet
Sybil Watkins
Midway
Hassler
Joe Price
Salt Lake
Holy Cross Hospital
MIA
Ward Chapel
Harald Cook
Ernest Johnson
Loreen
Jack Turner
Lee Ralphs
Logan
Ralph Simpson
Local Firemen Attend Cedar City Convention
Vernal volunteer fire department leaders Coke Jeffries Ralph Alexander and Henry Millecam with their wives attended the Utah State Fireman's Convention in Cedar City on August 3, 4 and 5. Demonstrations of new techniques and equipment occupied most of the program alongside socials and sightseeing events. The Cedar City hosts showcased fire signal hookup demonstrations with no verbal guidance. LeRoy Taylor wired convention headquarters inviting Vernal to host the 1951 gathering.
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Coke Jeffries
Vernal Volunteer Fire Department
Ralph Alexander
Henry Millecam
Utah State Fireman
Cedar City
Vernal
LeRoy Taylor
Gift of Indians to world plants and crops
The passage notes that Indigenous peoples of the Americas introduced the world to crops such as the white and sweet potato maize tomato peanut vanilla tobacco and many other plants that gained widespread use.
Frontier Lists Passenger and Freight Traffic in Vernal
Frontier Airlines reports July 1950 traffic at Vernal with 61 in and out passengers, totaling 91 since service began. July 1950 saw 43 import passengers of 81 total, plus 681 pounds express, 108 pounds air freight, and 558 pounds mail. Tarno notes a July 1949 peak of 240 passengers and upcoming systemwide stewardess service starting Sept. 1 per Howard Dart.
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Frontier Airlines
Bob Tarno
Tarno
Frontier
Howard Dart
Duchesne Levy Set at 25 Mills for 1950
A 25 mill levy is assessed on Vernal area residents in Duchesne to fund general services five mills, streets and sidewalks fifteen mills, and street lights three and a half mills with bond and other items noted in the breakdown.
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Vernal
Duchesne
Draftees At Ft Douglas Details Call for Examinations
A notice outlines the draft process for Uintah County residents from age 25. Recruits report to the local draft board for qualification checks and receive 1A or 2-A classifications. Under Brig Gen J Wallace West the Selective Service will summon candidates for physical and mental exams, with transport tickets to Fort Douglas provided. At Fort Douglas Building 91 houses examinations under Capt Bodell, with temporary facilities for about 50 men, limited detention times and meals at the University of Utah Annex cafeteria. Budget items include bond sinking fund and parks services, totaling $331,863 in 1950.
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Selective Service Board
J. Wallace West
Fort Douglas
G. Bearse
Army
Air Corps
Bodell
University of Utah
UBIC Opens Two Day Uintah Basin Convention at Roosevelt
The Uintah Basin Industrial Convention begins tonight in Roosevelt with a two day program on water resources irrigation beef and dairy production seed and sheep production and development for the Basin. A permanent outdoor stage hosts lectures demonstrations and entertainment for youth while talent contests and work sessions for hobby and recreation activities are planned. Booster buttons at a dollar each help finance the convention fair and animal purchases to be given away. The event, last held about a decade ago, is described as strictly educational with four purebred animals featured.
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Uintah
Fanti
Soea
Desert News Scribe Highlights Sign Scarcity At Local Desert Areas
Ed Haroldson of The Desert News argues for better wayfinding to Ashley Valley sights and Dinosaur Monument headquar ters. He notes few visitors and confusing routes along Green River canyons, urging prominent signs and improved roads to draw tourists and prevent misdirected trips.
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Ed Haroldson
The
Desert News
Polnta
Ashley Valley
Dudley
Green River
Haroldton
Ole
Haroldson
Dinosaur Monument Headquarters
Teatter
Sideroad
Utes Attorney Seeks Settlement Money
Ernest L. Wilkinson, attorney for the Utes, visited Utah to discuss the Indian trust claims case and a potential settlement estimated around six million dollars. He noted the tribe may be content only after Congress proves and releases the funds, which could fund economic independence. Wilkinson, Ogden native and Harvard Law graduate, described the matter as routine and denied knowledge of any presidential speculation.
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Ernest L. Wilkinson
Utshborn Kiington
Ely
Tah
Congress
Wilkinson
Ogden
Harvard Iuniverslty Law School
Els
Utah
Earighinn Young University
Gift Prizes to Be Awarded at Two Day Celebration
Auction-like items donated to the commission will be used as prizes during the two day event. A five month old Holstein heifer a yearling Hereford and a registered Duron Ferey Dire Duron gift are among the prizes. A tennis dance will take place tomorrow night as part of the celebration.
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Commission
Vornsl girl named to BYU honor roll
A Vernal student, identified as Vornsl, earned BYU honor roll status. The notice notes that students may leave the honor roll by dropping 18 or more hours of A grade courses in a single quarter.
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By, University
Velle
Univerity St Pov Brigham Fa Xoune
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Corinne Gustafson Pont
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Pune
Bond
Public Safety
Roosevelt
Watt Jombort
Firestone
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Firestone Store
With Firestone
Searle’s Saving Center
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Mgr
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Heraldson
Uby
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Alde
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