Vernal News Roundup of Local Events and Changes
Grants West reelected school board president as $1.5 million rew courses reported. Wilbur J. Murray suffers severe radiator explosion burns near Vernal. Sammy Statch named Utah State Highway Patrolman. Vernal Fire Department saves home of John I. Biddeway. Alvin E. Weeks elected president of Basin Livestock Show with officers named. Boneta social hall destroyed by fire. Brush Creek Flume election held at Jensen. Liberty residents plan a local sawmill. Grand River Meeker and Salt Lake Railroad construction begins. Vernal First Ward beats Second Ward 25 to 24 in basketball. Odd Fellows purchase half of L. W. Curry lot for new hall. Uintah Railway freight/ passenger service affected by drift ice. Merman A. Millery visits from Taft. plowing noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant West
Lorca
Wilbur J. Murray
Vernal National Guard
Vernal
Sammy Statch
Utah
Vernal Volunteer Fire Department
Wella Popa
John I. Biddeway
Alvin E. Weeks
Basin Liveslock Show
Uintad State Bank
Clair R. Hopking
Alfred
Roosevelt
Boneta
Brush Creek Flume and Reservoir Co
Jensen
Archie ¥. Richardson
John O. Evans
A. N. Billings
Mra
Amy Gardiner
Liberty
Independence
Walter Daniela
James J. Cook
Liberty Park
Arranged & Company
Grand River
Opera House
Uintah Railway
Green River
Merman A. Millery
Taft
Choraleera fund drives for portable risers and contest awards
For the past week the Choraleera sold candy at noon and raised part of the 141 to buy portable risers. Cakes from Dad's Date Night funded the total. Students praised first to third place in a cake contest and many entries earned recognition. A PTA vote blocked school pictures this year. The Student Council planned future projects, the exchange assembly toured Alttera, and the March of Dimes dance raised about 2500 during lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTA
Exchange Assembly
Alterra
Thomas
Hingham
Elstor
Dance Instruction Night Planned at Stake Center
Ashley Stake invites all young marrieds to a ballroom dance instruction tonight at 9:00 p.m. under the direction of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Hacking at the stake center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashley Stake
Stake Center
Grant Hacking
Davis Rena Slaugh Feted at Party
Mrs. Rena Slaugh celebrated her birthday with a surprise party at her home as family members gathered for cake and ice cream. Friends and relatives, including Cora Cook and Barbara Watkins, shared in the celebration and news. A church-related gathering and visits from relatives followed, with social events continuing through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis Rena Slaugh
Rena Slaugh
Cora Cook
Bulla Pummell
Bud Cook
Glines
Marold
Marie Smuin
Arlene Sisugh
Grant Johnsons
Juanita Ellsworth
Joan Christensen
Norma Evans
DelLaine Massey
Recreation Hall
Dacey Sullinger
Loraine Slaugh
Barbara Watkins
Frank Briner
Norco
California
Brines
Vernal
Stan Harrison
Frank
Max Johnson
George John
Florence Johnson
Gordon Smuin
Everett Pitts
Shirley Watkins
Tex Evans
Bruce Watkins
Paul Watkins
Salt Lake
Merlyn Watkins
Paul
Merlyn
Cy Smuth
Dean Slaugh
Ocean Side
Beet Rolls With Roast Beef And Mashed Potato Filling
Leftover roast beef thinly sliced and topped with mashed potato seasoned with onions. Rolls are formed, secured with wooden picks, brushed with meat drippings or butter, and baked in a moderate oven for about 30 minutes.
Brenda Rex Named UHS December Student of the Month
Brenda Rex, a UHS senior, is chosen as Student of the Month for December 1960. She leads the U Eveettes Pep Club, participates in FILA, Commercial Club, Model United Nations, and pursues sewing, sports, speech, and music, noted for her leadership and friendly presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenda Rex
Brenda
UHS
U'Ettes
Oil Field Test Locations and Spudding Data Summary
Petroleum records list multiple oil test locations in Red Wash and Southwest Bitter Creek areas, Wasatch and Emery tests, and Byllesby Cottonwood Wash trials. Entries include spud dates from 1960 to 1961, test elevations from 5561 to 6154 feet, and bituminous completions or waiting on rig statuses.
Lions Honor Charter Group At Vernal Meet
The Vernal Lions Club paid tribute to surviving charter members during Founders Night at Hotel Vernal led by President Martin W. Curtis. Remarks recalled the club's 1927 origins, early meeting notes, a plan for a through road to connect with Stelnaker, and a proposed 45000 dollar rail bed project from Craig to Vernal with an 18 month timeline while railroad interest remained tentative. New officers Leo C Thorne O J Barnett and Jack E Speenete were introduced with Colleen Jacobe performing a dance number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whannt EA Lions
Vernal Lions Club
Wm. B. Wallis
Harbert M
Anyder
Harmon
Sowards
Leo C
Thorne
J. C. Anderson
Earl J
Hotel Vernal
Martin W. Curtis
Jack R. Wallis
Mr. Wallis
Lions Henderson, Cooper and Ratliff
Monument
Stelnaker
Uintah Utes Dance and Basketball Schedule Summary
After the Senior Minstrel Show, Uintah held a potluck in the UHL gym with W Eve ttes music and a record hop by the Student Council. Margene Hall and fellow candidates were presented as Sweetheart Ball Queen finalists, with Sharon Goodrich chosen to represent Uintah. Uintah’s Utes face Union Cougars on Feb 3 and Manila High on Feb 10, with the regional Sweetheart Ball planned for Feb 11 at Union High School at 9:00 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UHL
Utes
Tabiona
Marels
W'Ettes
Uintah
Margene Hall
Mary Bath
Kathy Caldwell
Janeal Smuin
Sharon Goodrich
Lynette Lundell
Oral Goodrich
Uintah'a Utes
Union Cougars
Bun
Manila High School
Union High School
No. 4 Byllesby Hi well workover details
No 4 Byllesby Hi. M. Byllesby and Co. location NW SW Section 12 Township 139 Range 20 East SLM Agency Draw Area Old well workover Dellson Drig Co Contractor OTC 7310 formerly Sunray Oil Co No 1 Utah Corporation completed ieees waiting on workover rig
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Miracle-Wooaters Orig
Bitter Creek
Sweetwater Creek
Skyline Ol Co
Mesaverde
Uteland Butte
Gate Canyon
Phillipa Pet
Byllesby I
M. Byllesby and Co
South Cottonwood Wash
Dellson Drig.Co
Byllesby H
Cottonwood Wash
Miracle-Wooster Drig. Co
Byllesby Hi. M. Byllesby and Co
Dellson Drig. Co
Sunray Oil Co
Utah Corporation
Red Wash field oil test location and well units
No 22 228 Red Wash California Oil Company in Red Wash Field seeks vacation for 547 Greenriver test at elevation 5692 feet while awaiting drilling rig repairs. No 3 Nock House Unit Shamrock Oil and Gas Co location for Mesaverde test at elevation 5989 feet with grid coordinates N 1633 W 1386.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Wash
California Oil Company
Nyge
Mesaverde
Carbon High School Orchestra Hosts Evening Fundraiser
Admission for couples is 150 dollars, 125 dollars for stage seating, and one dollar for extra ladies. The notice closes with a casual signoff inviting readers to tune in next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbon High School
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Kitten Kalls
Ano Pack
Floreea
By Jennie Watkina
Kathy Cundick
Ann Goodman
Miami Beach
Fla
Bret
Audrey Lane
New York
Byllesby H. M. Byllesby and Co
Uteland Butte Phillips Pett, Co
Walker Hollow
Humble Ol & Refining Co
West Broken Arrow Great Yellowstone
West Broken Arrow
Draper Wool Co., Inc
Vernal Hide and Fur Co
Rusbell
Montgomery
Lions
Earl J. Freeman
Leo C. Thorne
Herbert M. Snyder
Wm &. Wallis
Lion James H. Wallis
Denver and Salt Lake Railroad
Uintah Basin
Craig
W. A. Jacobe
Colleen Jacobe
Bolt To Right
WI Mutthias
Ty Mardin
Clint Walker
Joyce Udy
Fashion Cleaners
Sanitone Service
Vernal Ave
Kirk Douglas
Laurence Olivier
Jean Simmons
Charles Laughton
Peter Ustinov
John Gavin
Tony Curtis
Super Technirama
Widy
Eve
Sun
Broadway & State 51
Salt Lake City
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