Former Kansas Governor Landon Visits Vernal on Asphalt Plans
Former Kansas governor Alfred M. Landon, famed for oil industry work and a 1936 Republican presidential bid, visits Vernal to discuss paving 12 miles of roads with native asphalt. Roy M. Johnson accompanies Landon, noting ongoing oil industry stabilization efforts. Uintah County plans allocate about $69,829 for road work in 1951 with $20,000 earmarked for asphalt paving plus local projects around Maeser and Vernal as part of state B and C road programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred M. Landon
Topeka
Kansas
Roy M. Johnson
Johnson and Paevns
Oklahima
Landen
Mr. Johnson
Landon
Republican Party
United States
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Jon
Interstate Oil Compact Commission
Johnon
Johnson
Uintah County
Sid Merkley
Maeser
Old Mill Corner
Vernal Mill
Maeser Cemetery
Ashley Upper Canal
Fifth South Street
Vernal City
Heber Powell
Hunting Road
Davis Chapel
Richens
City Levy of 19 Mills Remains Same as Last Year
A two car collision on Bonanza road near Vernal caused serious injuries to three people. Fred Larson of Rangely suffered a compound leg fracture and a fractured arm, with others treated for injuries. Vernal City Council kept the 1951 levy at 19 mills, allocated across funeral, public safety, streets, bonds, parks, improvements, and water departments, with general fund unchanged and public safety up to 5 mills.
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Gilsontte
Bonanza Road
Fred Larson
Rangely
Salt Lake Hospital
Larson
Ross Redding
Angely
R. M. Singleton
Vernall His
M. M. Hardy
J. Southam
Earl Overton
Carl O'Dell
Vernal
Singleton
Mr. Southam
Uintah County
Alvin Kay Risers from Chlorine Gas Incident at Pool
Alvin Kay, operator of a Vernal swimming pool, was exposed to chlorine gas while changing tanks in the pool’s chlorine plant. He breathed gas for two to three hours in a county hospital tent, and doctors warned that chlorine gas can cause lung collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Kay
Vernal
Kay
Rsiclan
California Oil Eye Expansion at Red Wash
California Company plans a seven million dollar oil search in Utah for 1951. 16 more development wells to be drilled at Red Wash, with Salt Lake Refinery capacity potentially doubled if crude stocks justify. A new crude or product pipeline from Salt Lake City to the West Coast via Nevada may follow the field development.
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California Oil
Red Wash
Ofl
Utah
California
T S Petersen
Standard
Gage Yund
Salt Lake
Vernal
Bonanza
Rangely
Salt Lake Refining Company
Red Washfield
Salt Lake City
Nevada
Capacity Crowd Expected for Stake Conference
An anticipated crowd of 1800 is expected to fill the Stake Tabernacle to capacity Sunday to hear Elder Ezra Taft Benson of the Council of the Twelve, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who is the visible General Authority to Utah Stake quarterly conference. Elder Danzle of the General Welfare Committee will also be present. Saturday meetings will be held in the Lake Center with welfare officers gathering at 6:30 p.m. and a session at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fee Stake Tabernacle
Esra Taft Benson
Council of the Twelve
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Danzle
General Welfare Committee
Lake Center
Stake
Back to School Days Boost Local Dollar Buys
Vermal merchants stage Back to School Days from August 27 to September 8 offering dollar saving buys on clothing, supplies, and name brand cosmetics. Shoppers receive a free prize ticket with every 50 cent purchase as window displays and prizes valued at 600 dollars entice buyers. A prize list and list of participating stores will be published in the Expresa next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermal
Expresa
Uintah Basin Oil Rush Spurs Utility Development
Executives from major oil firms announce multimillion dollar exploration investments in Uintah Basin prompting rapid construction and housing strain. The influx of oil workers strains Vernal markets as Mountain States Fuel tests Roy Johnson wells to gauge gas quantities and potential bonanza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah Basin
United States
Uintah
Orfa
Mountain States Fuel Company
Roy Johnson
Bonanza
Fishing, Hunting Prospects Very Good Says Warden
Warden reports very good fishing and hunting prospects amid recent weather. In Uintah County a 15 acre land parcel was bought by Wilson Murray and Asher Merkley for a proposed high school site. Officials expect planting programs and legalize plans to unfold this week in Oaks Park, with conditions eased by warmer storms and rising water levels.
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Wilson Murray
Asher Merkley
Uintah School District Board of Education
vEiney Its
Rivera
Aba Lakes
Unitas
Fred Arnolds
Ashley
Dry Fork
Reynolda
Oaks Par
Ple
Wardene
Scotch Golf Tournament Set To Start Saturday
A Scotch golf event begins Saturday with two-member teams forming foursomes. Teams were chosen by scores from a recent tournament. The competition runs for one week, ending the following Sunday. The only prior Scotch event in the area was held in Salt Lake City.
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Roe
Salt Lake City
Vernal Golf Club Tourney Produces Top Scores
Louis Pappan and Mrs. Ila King topped the Vernal Golf Club tourney. Pappan beat Lutz Johnson 4 2 in the final. Mrs. King beat Phyllis Pappan 4 3 in women’s play. Stan King led Flight A with a 2 1 win over Ted Jobr. Bud Anderson won consolation over A W Shepherd 1 up.
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Louis Pappan
Mrz
Ja King
Lutz Johnson
Mrs. King
Phyllis Pappan
Stan King
Ted Jobr
Bud Anderson
A. W. Shepherd
el Hamilton
Vic Waite
Dale Slaugh
Duff Andersop
FHA Appoints New Members In Uintah County
Jasonnia Preece of Vernal and Loren McKee of Tridel were named to the Farmers Home Administration committee for Uintah County Utah. The appointment was announced by Karl J. Magleby of Salt Lake City. Preece, a local employer and livestock farmer, replaces Stephen C. Perry.
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Jasonnia Rreece
Vernal
Loren McKee
Tridel
Farmers Home Administration Committee
Utinish County
Arnold, Taylor
Jocal
Karl J. Magleby
Salt Lake City
Preece
Government Waste Warns of National Downfall at Uintah Basin Convention
Ezra Taft Benson warned that deficit spending and government waste threaten the nation while speaking at the Uintah Basin Industrial Convention in Roosevelt. Governor J Bracken urged moral standards and electing proper leaders as key to progress. Utah Field House director G E Unterman spoke on geology as A Rap Olpin of the University of Utah addressed attendees.
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Ezra ‘Taft Benson
Council of the Twelve
LDS Church
Uintah Basin
Roosevelt
Gilsonite Injection Planned Into Utah Oil Line
The American Gilsonite Company plans to inject about 100 tons daily of gilsonite into the Rangers to Salt Lake refinery crude oil pipeline within 30 days. Ernest F. Goodner, president, stated the 100 tons equals 500 to 600 barrels of oil. the melted gilsonite will be mixed into crude to boost pitch production at the Salt Lake refinery and later used to fuel a new steam plant for Utah Power and Light. The start date depends on the steam electric unit’s production readiness.
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American Gilsonite Company
Bonanza
Rangers
Salt Lake
Pineline
Ernest F. Goodner
Company of California
Barber Oil Company
Mixta
Gadaby Steam Ae
Utah Power and Light Company
Vernal Cars Collide in South Lincoln Injuring Seven
A Sunday morning collision on East Lake City outskirts involved two Vernal cars, injuring seven from both vehicles. Victims include Delilah 7, Delores 5, Poh 13, and a 5th passenger with lacerations and a broken foot. Driver Thomas Samuels 19 of Romana cited for reckless driving. passenger Robert Corliss 31 Vernal unharmed.
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East Lake City
Atley's Canyon
Fuller
LE Bodily
Poh
Delilah
Delores
Loualta
Thomas Samuels
Romanza
Robert Corliss
Vernal
Samuels
Roosevelt and Salt Lake City Families Mentioned in Notice
Mr and Mrs George Harrison of Roosevelt and Mrs Jesse Robison of Salt Lake City are linked to local society notices. The text notes Mrs Harrison and Mrs Robison as sisters of Wm B Wallis, with Vernat as a visitor and George referenced in connection.
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George Harrison
Roosevelt
Jesse Robison
Salt Lake City
Harrison
Mrs. Robinson
Wm. B. Wallis Vernat Visitor
George
Forest Fire Danger at Critical Period Warns Official
Forest head Jamis Hurst warns the fire danger is at a critical period in the Ashley National Forest. August has been the peak fire hazard month, lightning starting many fires. He notes visitors cause fires too, urges prevention to protect timber grazing wildlife watersheds and scenic values for future generations.
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Prosch
He Ashley
National Forest
Jamis Hurst
Animan
Congregational Church Hosts Roy M. Johnson in Ardmore
Roy M. Johnson, oil explorer and Congregational Church guest speaker, will address the Ardmore church on When I Believe the Bible as the Inspired Word of God. The service is at 11 am at the First North and Birch corner church with Rev. L. Stailey away in Montana and South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingsbury
Roy M. Johnson
Chamber Plans to Co Sponsor Scenic Utah Brochure
At a Vernal meeting of tourism and public relations committees the Vernal Chamber disclosed plans to participate in a colored brochure highlighting scenic attractions in 18 counties of southern and eastern Utah. Secretary Jensen suggested the project. the Chamber was assessed 1000 dollars toward a 10 000 dollar print run of 100 000 copies, with opposing views that the folder should state wide travel across the state.
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Henry Millecam
Sista
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Road Fund
West Cooat
Standard Oil Company of California
Wave & California Co
NEW High School
Herd
Lana Currant
Fran Felick
Ralph Relfe
Vernal Golf Club Course
FHA
Gov. Lee
LDS
Warn
Deterion
Benson
Avestock Ferrers
America
S. Li
Forest Head
Congregational Churchi
Hearst Roy M. Johnson
Chamber
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