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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1952

Page

5

Seismograph Guided Oil Exploration and Wildcat Wells

The article explains seismograph surveys as a final step in oil prospecting, revealing underground horizons and guiding exploratory wells. It details shock blasting, equipment, data interpretation, and the costly, multi month process of sinking a wildcat well, including water, roads, derricks, crews, and typical costs.

Geological Survey Uintah Basin

Christmas Mass Origin and Gift Tradition

Records show Christmas began as Christ s Mass in the fourth century as the church shifted from celebrating deaths to births. The date was uncertain, conjured by tradition, and pagan customs sought to fit the season. Gift giving later arose to mirror the Three Kings bearing gifts to the Christ child.

Christ

Improved Hap Pier Homes in Uintah County Extension

Improved, happier homes feature time saving devices that empower homemakers to manage family, church, and community roles. Uintah County Extension highlights expanded programs in home economics, clothing construction, gardening, landscaping, upholstering, wood refinishing, canning, freezing, plus a larger 4-H program.

Uintah County

Christmas Greens Brighten Home and Decor Ideas

A brief note on using Christmas greens to brighten a home. Suggests hemlock red cedar yew pitch pine white pine as spray materials for mantles doors or newel posts while maintaining the tree’s natural appearance during pruning.

St Nicholas Spirit and the Gift of Christmas Generosity

The text recalls St Nicholas dying around 45 A.D. and, for thirty days after his feast, his gracious spirit roamed Earth. It emphasizes love, generosity, and gift giving without expectation of return, tying these spirits to Christmas values.

St. Nicholas

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Uintah Tom Turner Howard Thune John Harris Erik Nelson New Well Salt Lake City Youle St. Nick’s Denver Salt Lake Pacific Utah Cooperative Association The Uinta Oil Refining Co Uinta Jensen, Utah Utah Athe Swa Tinteh Basin
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