Three Auto Accidents Near Vernal Review
Three minor traffic accidents occurred near Vernal over recent days highlighting rising driving hazards. Jean Ainge Grosden lost control west of Vernal, causing a single-vehicle spin that damaged a pickup. no injuries. Later, J D Fisher collided with Roy Nash seven miles east on US 49. Nash passenger Wilma Gilroy sustained minor cuts. Fisher cited for reckless driving and plates. On Highway 40 at 5th South, Don F Winward sustained possible broken ribs after a two-vehicle crash with Ashley Bennion. Bennion cited for failing to yield. Bennion pickup damaged.
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Jean Ainge Gros
Jensen
Bis
Vernal
Walter L (Bud) Pease
Verna
J. D. Fisher
Roy Nash
Here
Wilma Gilroy
Nash
Fisher
Utah
Ashley Benhlea
Don F. Winward
Highway 40
5Th South
Winward
Bennion
Oil News Roundup from Uintah and Carbon Counties
Oil field notes cover Roosevelt and Carter sites in Uintah and Duchesne Counties with formations, depths, and tests. Reports include coring at 9607 feet, gas and mud recovered, cementing and reaming depths, and production flow data from multiple wells.
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Roosevelt
Carter
Uintah County
Pg.t.d
Uintah Cony
Dughene
Nmosi
Carter Duchesne County
River Expedition Report On Urging Of Echo Park Dam
The Vernal Express notes part eleven of a report on water use and Waste, focusing on Green River wastage and Echo Park Dam. It recounts a May 1951 river expedition from Green River Wyoming to Island Park Utah with engineers hydrologists and two photographers, detailing a hazardous descent and near disaster at Disaster Falls.
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United States
Green River
Echo Park
Wyoming
Island Park
Utah
Colorado Game and Fish Commission
Waterloo
Valley of Death
Roads to New Well Locations Under Construction
California company begins road work to Wortesque Bend No 1 nine miles of graded route along Green River from Hed Wash to the new site near Horseshoe Bend. A second segment west of Vernal extends twelve miles on US Highway 40 to a potential Gusher No 3 site. Both projects are by Hoss Construction Co and slated for rapid completion with drilling to follow.
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Willow Creek
Willow Cres
Carter
Uintah County
Sack Canyon
Cutters Togatton
Carbon County
Geepen
Setternernie
Galtornia Gonpany
California
Uear
Cree River
Red Wash
Californie Company
CNE
We George Walt Stanolind
Q ‘Es
Te Halt Creek
Sal Green River
Wasat
Unsee
Dst
Wortesque Bend No. 1
Dewey Floss Construction Co
Green River
Hed Wash
Horseshoe Bend
Jensen Road
Thilteg Walter
California Company
Vernal
Hoss Construction Co
Rust funeral held in Vernal for R D Rust
Funeral services were held Tuesday for R D Rust born September 21 1906 in Kanab Utah. He was a church member and former Uintah Stake high council member. Survivors include his widow five sons parents three brothers four sisters and many relatives from Utah California and Colorado attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quartetto
Dwayne Johnson
Vernal City Memorial Park
A. Theodore Johnson
Uktah Stake Gh Council
High Priests Quorum
Vernal Lion's Club
Mr. Rust
Kanab
Utah
David D
Ruth Woolley Rust
Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints
Brigham Young University
Alta Cutler
Mantl Temple
Ver- Aal
Uintah Stoke High Council
Rust
Conoco
Fifth West
Main Streets
Richard Dilworth
David Welker
Joseph Cutler
Harold Lee
Marvin Thomas
George
Milton Rust
San Leandro
Calif
Quentin
San Diego
Mra
Laura Davis
Denver
Cole
Blanche Rasmussen
Salt Lake City
Helen
Provo
Emma Viseicher
Oakland
D._D. Rust
Jordan Hust
San Jeandea
Yacob Vissicher
Quentin Rust
E. J. Davis
Littleton
Colo
Al+ fen George
LH Chamberlain
Webster
Sandra
Payson
Draper
Marion Bowman
Roosevelt
Naomi Wallace
O. J. Bowman
Grace
Mary Chamberlain
Royal Chamberlain
Lange crowd attends Union High dedication
A large crowd gathered for the Union High dedication as facilities showcased modern lighting, a revolving partition to combine gym spaces, and a ceiling design to maximize light. About 500 students enrolled, including Indian students from the Ute reservation, with expectations of growth each year. Architects Fetzer and Fetzer of Salt Lake City designed the school built by Ralph Childs of Springville.
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Fetzer and
Fetzer
Salt Lake City
Ralph Childs
Springville
Do Your Shopping in Vernal for Christmas
A Vernal shopping feature touts local stores for Christmas gifts. Clerks offer personalized assistance in selecting perfumes cosmetics and toiletries and beauty shops carry strong lines. The piece praises Vernal merchants for knowledgeable service convenient gift ideas and shorter post office lines. It encourages buying local and avoiding pressure while noting prompt mailing if prepped early.
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Vernal
Page
Vernal’Express
Utes Edge Emery In Tight Midweek Slate
Gary McCarren scores 23 as the Utes lead 27 24 at halftime but South Emery rallies to win 39 38. Nelson nets 16 for South Emery while McCarrell hits 23 for Uintah. Don Barr and Slaugh add key points in the effort with Barr posting six in the second. Uintah’s junior varsity, led by Keith Sessions and Ataip, beats 0 21 in a ragged Monday game as coach Garrett braces for a tough season and plans rest for the varsity.
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UTES
Emery
Gary McCarren
Nelson
Ute
Southerners
McCarrell
Don Barr
Slaugh
Uintah
M. E. Garrett
Keith Sessions
Ataip
Ted Hatch
Dave Rasmussen
Lynn Siddeway
Denny Lee
Gene Weeks
Doug Brady
Harvey Owens
Phil Jenkins
Richena
Garrett
Barr
Freestone
Floyd Tullis
Lee Wilkins
John Hacking
Doug
Swain
Charley Wells
Raymond
Hatch
Dave Qlpin
Lynn Sidgany
Slough
Wilkins
Tullis
Hacking
Siddowasy
Olpin
Wells
Chlorination System Planned for City Water
The city will add a chlorination system to the water supply costing about $2000. Samples from above and below the power plant will be sent to the State Board of Health for analysis. Water flows vary seasonally, with heightened usage in summer and lower in winter.
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Ntl
Buell Benhelt
State Board of Health
Polio Drive to Start in January With New Committee
Williams Specta events report the polio drive beginning in January. Drive chairman J. Wolfare Johnson leads with ex general chairman Helen Wiligms and treasurer N. J Meagher. First meeting of new committee heads set for Monday at Span in the Odd Fellows Hall.
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Williams
Specta Events
J. Wolfare
Johnson
Helen Wiligms
N. J Meagher
Span
Odd Fellow'y Hall
New Operator Joins Vernal Highway Patrol Radio
Roy Mac Helm was installed as the Vernal radio staff’s newest operator. He comes from East Lake City where he began work October 20 1951. Helm plans to move his family to Vernal in spring, joining Hugh Caldwell who has served since the initial installation.
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Miniway Patrol
Vernal
Roy “Mac Helm
Mr Helm
East Lake City
Ogden
Hugh Caldwell
Alation
Award of Merit to Be Given Vernal Leader
The Vernal Leader reports an award selection during Christmas weeks to attract over 180 youth to the community. Utah Governor J Bracken Lee and state officials reviewed five nominees for a top post to head the Tah Water Commission. The Chamber of Commerce and 21 County Committee members discussed Echo Park Dam legislation.
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Vacaton Chamber of Commerce
Frank Ward
Salt Cake City
Utah
J Bracken Lee
21 County
Greater Utah
Echo Park
Salt Lake City
Noted Historian Addresses Local K and F Club
Judge Brantley Durham lectured to Uintah Knife and Fork Club on World War I aftermath and consequences. He denounced superficial requests to Congress, criticized public indifference, and outlined errors by the Site Department with remedies, stressing nonpartisan blame. Durham, a seasoned traveler and Orlando native, has wide civic ties in Utah.
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Uintah
Brantley Durham
Durhham
Ernest Untermann
Jude
Judge Burcham
Europe
Latin America
Orlando
Florida
Vernal Delegates Attending National Wool Convention
BH Stringham a leading local sheepman attends the National Wool Growers Association convention in Portland Oregon this week He is the sole Utah member of the national trading advisory council Also Loreen Johnson Utah representative in the Make It Yourself With Wool contest competes with girls from western states in the finals The special Utah trail carried delegates from Utah Idaho and other western states to the event
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Stringham
Portland
Oregon
Salt Lake City
Utah
Idaho
Loreen Johnson
Funeral Rites Held For Ballard Baby
Funeral services were held at Ballard Chapel on Thursday November 20 for Stephen Bruce Kettle one month old son of Mr and Mrs Elton Kettle. Speakers Wendell Johnson and Bishop Golden Collins led prayers and songs by Withee ladies trio with Ned Gines solo. Burial followed in Roosevelt Cemetery with Max Gardner dedicating the grave and Olpin Mortuary in charge of services.
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Ballard
Ballard Chapel
Stephen Bruce Kettle
Elton Kettle
Wendell Johnson
Golden Collins
Ned Gines
Vaughn Sniper
Bernard Larsen
Roosevelt Cemetery
Max Gardner
Olpin
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Vernal Express
R. D. Rust
Bill Serano
Citfon Cook
Albert Niles
Fredrickson
Barrow Pit
Sam Hatch
Quarles
Delver
Highway Patrol
Ballard Baby
Uz oSee
Gt Gem Onltus
Jim Mckeod
Mary Mcleod
Woman
Angel
Monaghan
Brody
Tor
Susan
Jeley Peres
BCP
Cel Tc Remem
Sidney Kingsley
William, Wyler
Mysterious Island
Auy
Eeter
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