Gilsonite Company Develops Exclusive Insulating Process
Gilsonite Company advances production for the new Gilsulate insulation to protect pipelines from heat loss and corrosion. The process coats heated pipes with a glassy inner layer that fuses at 235 to 375 degrees and forms a durable exterior. Uintah Basin hosts nearly all world Gilsonite, discovered in 1885 by Capt. Samuel Gilson. Gilsonite, a petroleum-relative, is used in batteries, electrical parts, varnishes, paints, plastics, and building materials. A 1949 plant converts it to crude oil, with 100 tons daily to be injected into the Rangely crude line to Salt Lake Refining. Watch Your Step notes Falls cause half of home fatalities, per the National Safety Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Gilsonite Company
Gilsonite
Uintah Basin
Samuel Gilson
Bonanza
Salt Lake Refining Company
National Safety Council
Moroni Pitt Wing Honore at Reunion in Utah Basin
Former residents from the Utah Basin gathered for a reunion on the second Sunday in August where Moroni Pitt was named the oldest person present. The report lists numerous relatives and visitors from Salt Lake City, Provo, Snyder, Twin Falls, Mesa, and other cities visiting family and attending events tied to the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah Basin
Moron Pitt
Pitt
Met Pitt
Salt Lake City
Daley Pitt
Snyder
Texas
Robert Hutster
John T Hanegan
Fort Ord
Cal
Hanegan
Boyd Hatch
Dick Teeples
Navy
San Diego
Jack Smith
Alvin Knudson
Twin Falls
Idaho
Ray Udy
Parley Merkley
Mesa, Ariz
Jane Colton
Eleanor Hall
Audrey Wichens
Morgan
John Henry Merkley
J. V Nelson
Hutchins
Kansas
Nellie B. Oak
Floyd Bingham
Robert
Ruth Ann
Florence van Hook
Doris Huffman
Bloomingen
Ill
Lester Bingham
van Hook
Huffman
Floyd
Vernsl
Dianne Bailey
Eleanore Hacking
Red Springs
Good Combination Hot Applesaves Goes Good with Pork
A quirky note highlights a tasty pairing of apples and pork. The line suggests a sweet and tangy complement to meat dishes, describing how apples enhance savory flavors in cooking.
Soil-Savers and Conservation Efforts Across Duchesne County
Howard M Ivory reports land in Diamond Mountain range to be seeded with irrigated pasture. Duchesne County Agricultural Mobilization Committee members attend Price meeting for county wide family farm policy review. SCS and district staff assist with conservation practices. 19 350 fish delivered by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Uintah Basin to stock farm ponds. Cooperators listed and conservation plans underway for Devon Gentry group and neighbors Lamar Nielsen and George Weedig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard M. Ivory Zolph & Calderia
Hia
Diamond Mountain Range
Pot Creek
Duchesne County Agricultural Mobilization Committee
Price
Joe Clayburn
PMA
Ben K Dye
Howard M Ivory
C J McCash
Fred Case
Ses
Albuquerque
Roosevelt
Vernal and Duchesne
Uintah Basin
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Bptingville
Victor Brown
James Hamblin
Senor Mortensen
Merril Lisenbee
Elmer Yergenson
Clinton Bowden
Dennie Ralphs
Devere Hancock
Jim Lindsey
Fred Lindsey
Devon Gentry’s
Lamar Nielson
Guy Giles
George Weedig
Ruben Snyder
Lynn Dean
Mr. Gentry
Randlett Community Garden Party and Visiting Residents
Local residents attended an outdoor lawn party at the Randlett home of Elbert Chandler and hosted guests from Salt Lake City Roosevelt and Ballard. Numerous families and 4-H clubs joined in visits, outings, and quilting at Nellie Harris's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoya
Virla Roo Ly Eine
Mie
Lida Dudley
Chandler
Hharrie
Salt Lake City
Glenn Allred
Ballard Stephen
Kathy Gould
Elbert Chandler
Spencer Bowden
Annie Bowden
Roosevelt
Edgar Jensen
Sandy
Jfe Jensen
Visit Steals Weekend at Harold McKee Home
Mr and Mrs J. E. Jerzen and Mr and Mrs Ray McKee spent the weekend visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Harold McKee in Verne. Ray McKee is employed in Oregon and planned to take his wife back with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ei. Jerzen
Ray McKee
Verne
Harold McKee
Oregon
Orme
Nlin
Voints on Potatoes in Dark Storage Guidance
Guidance on storing potatoes advises keeping the potato supply in a dark place and notes it should not be exposed to cold conditions. The fragment mentions Eve but lacks clear context or full details.
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United Bauln
Gilsonite Company
Ima Eser
Moroni
Honore
Reunion
Edna GC
Mel Pitt
Robert Lit Ater
Boyd Williams
Provo
Willams Pistol
Mm Grant Hacking
Sandra
Brent
Ogden
Don Carroll
Downey
Carroll
LeRoy Carroll
Don
State Land Commission of California
Arid G. Merkley
Beaver
J. Ferron Hacking
Shirley Richards
Keith Bodily
Pheebe Williams
Concord
Audrey Allen
Richmond
Mark M. Hall
Elsa Edgwan
Mary Alles Kim
the Jones
America
Randlett
Wolds Lawn Party
Ry Viols Jensen
Henry Wall
Vida
Donald
Buck
Famiily
Denver
Harold Dudley
Relief Society
Nellie Harris
Harris
Lawrence C. Wall Jr
Wome
Donna Pickup
Rhea
Marian Taylor
Diana
Brenta Pickup
Shirley
Seasle Pickup
Velma
J. E. Jensen
Irene
Joyce
Jean Chandler
Mildred Brough
Tave Harrison
Merde Wall
Patficld
Faye Durtee
Leht
J. P. Stevens
John Young
Ervin
Marian Jensen
Pritres
BOY Scout Oxfords
Goodyear
Oxfords
Young Men’s Levis
Levi
Ma Vernal's Store
Fee Men & Boys
Levit
Siaeh
Mg Bage
Sto
Sia
Te Ay
Bos Vernal Abe
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