Federal Funds Marked for Vernal Manila Highway
Approval of a $212 000 federal appropriation funds road improvement on the Vernal Manila Highway. The money comes from the new fiscal budget starting July 1 and supports a larger $724 000 forest road program for 1952. A Bureau of Public Roads study will reroute part of the road to Greens Lake and improve access from Eto Daggett County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal
Manila
Uinta Mountains
Eto Daggett County
Uintah-Drewett County
Bureau of Public Roads
State Road Commission
Frank Ward
Vernal Chambers of Commerce
Shone Roads Committee
Greens Lake
Forest Service
Plans Set for Early Spring Drilling in Red Wash Area
California Company plans to move from a completed well at Red Wash Field to a new Antelope Creek unit site in Duchesne County. Robert H. Miller of Los Angeles unitized the area and is transferring assignments of interest to the California Company. Shell Oil Company may drill its nearby small block as development interests form among several landholders in the Red Wash region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Company
Red Wash
Antelope Creek
Antélope Creek
Duchesne County
Robert H. Miller
Los Angeles
Calif
Miller
Federal Land Office
Rst
Whiterocks School Transferred to County System
Uintah county will absorb all Indian children in the district for public schooling by fall 1883. The White rocks building will transfer from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to the Uintah Bet School District and operate under the county system. Superintendent Lundell met with board chair Russell Todd and others to finalize details. The school boasts running water, ample shelving, and a large gym, easing overcrowding on the reservation and adjusting the current schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah County
Jorold M. Lundell
Whiterocks
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Uintah Bet
Lundell
Russell Todd
Albin Anderson
George C. Wells
Indian Affairs
Biscuss
Annie
Woolgrowers Seek Immediate Loan Support Program
Congress and woolgrowers from across the nation plan to press for an immediate loan support program to guarantee wool prices at 90 percent of parity. Senator Joseph OMahoney and Rep Walter Granger outline steps including commodity credit corporation loans stockpiling and tariff strengthening to counter foreign currency manipulation and wool dumping. Continued on Page 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Joseph O'Mahoney
D.wyo
Secretary of Agriculture
Commodity Credit Corporation
Ford Action
Walter K. Granger
Utah
Je Munitions Board
Boy Scout Funds Meet Goal Set For This Year
The annual district quota of the Boy Scouts of America has been met. Dr. T. vt Seager, district council finance chairman, announced the quota of $2600 was divided between business house solicitation and L. D. S. Ward budgets. Vernal business men responded generously, and the quota half of $1300 was raised early this week. With the word amounts pledged, the drive will be completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of America
T. Vt Seager
District Council ‘Finance
Business House
L.D.S. Ward
Lincoln policies argued at republican dinner speech
A noted lecturer Cameron Ralston will speak at the Kaife and Fork Club dinner on February 28 with a theme “Back Stairs of History” and a focus on Lincoln era policy, while Abraham Lincoln’s birthday was marked by a Young Republicans League banquet on February 12 with Senator Grant S. Thorne and remarks on Communist political infiltration and U S policy steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Ralston
Kaife and Fork Club
Ralston
Paisley
Scotland
United States
U. S
Office of Education
Chicago
John W. Studabaker
Cameron
Abraham Lincoln
Young Republican's League
Grant S. Thorne
Utah County
Whitney D. Hammond
Thorne
Senate
Utah water financing group forms to back projects
Local Chamber of Commerce representatives plus Archie Mellar and C Anne Ward join the newly created state water financing committee. The panel aims to raise financial backing for Utah water projects approved by the Utah Power and Water Board while keeping state engineer authority intact. The group, led by Salt Lake City Chamber executive secretary Guai Backman, plans to push for legislative changes including an independent water director and interstate contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wernal
Br Ious
New Gr
Salt Lake City
Utah
Chamber of _Com- Binchern
Moun Weeten
Ingham
Hugang ¢. R
Henderson
Chambe Commerce
C. Anne Ward
Archie Mellor
Provo
Colorado River Development Association
Vernal Chamber of Commerce
Colorado River
Greater, Utahs Valley, Inc
I S
Gua Back~man
Salt’ Lake City
Utah Power and Water Board
Ward
Ich
The
Water Board
Heaia
Utah Flower
Age
Rural Problems Conference Held in Union
Winter feed costs hit Ashtey Valley sheepmen hard as deep snow blocks forage around Vernal. A typical 1500 head band costs owners about $100 daily since January, with hay at $50 a ton and grain at $8 per bushel. Sheepmen fear spring losses despite no reported deaths, as May lambing nears and shearing must start around April 10 amid scarce supplies and high prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashtey Valley
Vernal
Aince
Three Local Wells Prove to be Dry Holes
Three wildcats in the Green River area are declared dry after acidizing and swabbing efforts. Equity Oil No 1 Government well reached 6900 feet with no oil. Castle Peak No 1 Unit was plugged at 7793 feet. Willow Creek Unit No 1 halted after 9537 feet with eight and a half inch casing. A second test may be planned for Castle Peak unit this summer. The article also notes a rural education conference at Union High School in the Uintah Basin, chaired by Superintendent Dean Christensen, with sessions, speakers from Utah State and Utah Agricultural College, and plans for Friday and Saturday meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah Stake
Stake Tabernacle
Archie Jonhson
Eryan Goodrich
Jesse A. Haws
Stake Ymmia
Alvin BE. Weeks
Vernal Second Ward
Melchizedek
Lawrence Lee
Uintah High School
Herold Sargent
Arthur Mannarine
Pres. Goodrich
Equity Oil
South Green River
I Company
Castle Fesk
Myton Beach
Uin- Eagar
Mesa -Verde
Carter
Coryany
Willow Creek
Met
Union High School
Rene Ere
Povera
Ida Ba Leanerie
Christensson
Ducheana County Schools
Avent
Utah State, Agriculture College
Will Symmons
Briony
Baskets Fee Alon High
East High School
Elbalsar
Uintah Service Organization Celebrates First Birthday
The Uintah Service Organization marks its first year with an annual meeting. Officers reelected include Chairman Marguerite M. Colton, Vice Chairman Whitney D. Hammond, Secretary Alvin Bowden, and Treasurer Ralph Biddeway. Board member organizations and community groups attending included American Legion, Lions Club, Kiwanis, Uintah County Commissioners, Vernal City officials, Chamber of Commerce, and local churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah’ Service Organization
Uintah One
Bras
Tiatan
State Fine Bullaling
Mra
Marguerite M. Colton
Whitney D. Hammond
Alvin Bowden
Ralph Biddeway
Am American Legion
Junius
Eva
Kingsbury
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
William It Wolfe
St. James Catholic
Shotgun Blast Injures Vernal Boy's Hand
An accidental shotgun discharge injured a Vernal boy's right hand while he tried to grab the firearm as it fell. Three fingers and the thumb were affected, and he was brought by his parents for medical attention upon a physician's advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlyn
Denzil
Final Arrangements Made for Firemen's Ball
Final details announced for the Fireman's Ball to be held Saturday night at Hall. Neva Hemstreet and her orchestra will provide music. tickets and souvenirs will be given to attendees. A good time is assured and everyone is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ake
Neva Hemstreet
Heart Fund Drive Starts Next Week Campaign
A one day camp is organized by the Heart Association under chairmanship of McKinlay to raise funds for heart disease research. The drive targets public support as vital statistics data highlight heart diseases as a leading cause of death nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinlay
Aig
Inet Heart Association
Nash
Dhe Heart Fund
Fruit Tree Planting Demonstration to Be Held
County Extension service announces a horticultural demonstration at Sterling Cook farm in Ashley next Tuesday. Gene Oberly of Utah State Agricultural College will show pruning methods and how to identify tree insects. the program includes iris tree care and related topics, starting at 10 am for valley fruit growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Cook Farm
Ashley
County Extension Service
Gene Oberly
Utah State Agricultural College
Oberly
Ea Poeta Ce
Valley Fruit
Basin Livestock Show Set for Basin May in Vernal
Utahs 1952 livestock schedule lists Basin show in Vernal with May dates. Alan Mansfield chairs. executive committee to meet at Uintah House to finalize plans. Event open to American Farmers members. classes announced. grand auction prices set. about 190 entries expected. special prizes include radios.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Binton
Duchesne
Vernal
Alan Mansfield
Uintah
Basin
Aet
Amert
O. Honswert
Grand
Uiniah Basin
Rohlee
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Boy Scout
Happiiy
Misa
Sere Cooksey
United
Glade Watkins
Miss Cooksey
Abe Sweatheart
Stake
Lincoln
Local C. OF C
ON State Water Financing Group
U. S. Highway 40
Casper
Itpel
Price
Aie
Uintah Service Organization
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