Echo Park and Oil Prospects Dominate Uintah Basin News
Grazing permits slated to expire in 1052 with new rules based on base land data and 100 percent use. Oil potentiality in the Uintah Basin highlighted by the Red Wash unit success and continued Geological optimism. Resignation of National Park Service chief Drury prompts Utah groups to push Echo Park and Central Utah projects. Congress funding potential within 30 days. Continued on page 8.
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Dinosaur National Monument
Reservoir vacation areas proposed by U S Park Service
A proposed 18 million dollar plan by the National Park Service seeks to develop Echo Park and Split Mountain reservoir areas into recreation hubs. The effort envisions boating, fishing, swimming, hiking and camping with roads, trails, accesses, and facilities to serve thousands of campers and visitors, pending thorough studies and federal approvals.
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Colorado Basin
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Paige
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Oil Firm Plans Spring Expansion Near Ash Ley Valley
Oil production firm outlines spring expansion surveying 20 miles north and south of Ashley Valley and Rangely area. Company executives note extensive holdings in Rangely Wilson Creek Des Field and Elks Springs with No. 2 well at Rangely drilling, depth around 6200 feet in Weber sands.
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Ashley Valley
tofeldaho-Rangely
Tic Yon Co
Northwestern Oil and Gas Lease Agreement
C. G. Johanson
Sidebotham
Rangely
Wilson Creek
Des Field
Elks Springs
Sidebotham No
Oracle Oil Co
Colorado
Weber Sands
Gatsey Salley
Proposed trade includes Otiray Reservation land
The Utah State Land Board and the Bureau of Land Management study a potential land swap. If approved, the state would exchange 34,000 acres in the Winthar Ouray area east of Vernal for about 52,049 acres of Federal land, generating an estimated $2,002 for the State school fund. Elder Barney Sessions returned from Ft. Apache, Arizona, where he served a two year mission.
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Bureau of Land Management
Legal Department
BLM
Lee H. Young
State Land Board
Manacer
Wintah-Ouray Reservation
Vernalth
Land Board
Stele School Fund
Barney Sessions
Ft. Apache
Arizona
V.ds South Western Indian Mission
1951 Fishing Season Opens June 16 with Utah Commission Decision
Utah's 1951 fishing season will open Saturday June 16 and close Saturday Oct 7, per the State Fish and Game Commission. Minor legal changes are not expected. Strat Lake gains an extended season to Oct 21 while Fish Lake closes Sept 15. Schofield and Strawberry waters restrict bait fishing from shore and anchored boats until the season opens in June. Early spring open begins April 2 but applies only to certain Cache County waters including Pelican Ponds, Logan River, Bear River up to Mendon Bridge, and Cutler Reservoir. Bass fishing opens in the Uinta County basins. Continued on page 8.
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State Fish and Game Commission
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Strat Lake
Fish Lake
Earlhey
Cache County
Pelican Ponds
Logan
Bear
Mendon Bridge
Cutler
Miard
Colorado Man Breaks Back In Truck Upset
Colorado man Frank G. Durham, 33, of Blue Hill City, Calo, suffered a broken back when his truck overturned east of Vernal at 11:45. He was pinned under the vehicle, struck a fence and rolled into a grass pasture. Durham was taken to Uintah County hospital, then transferred to Salt Lake hospital.
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Salt Lake City
Myton Ward Chapel
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Hardman
East Street
Salt Lake
Colorado
Frank G. ‘Durham
Blue Hill City
Calo
Sanmy Hatch
Durieee
Durham
Uintah County Hospital
Salt Lake Hos
Red Wash oil well hits 521 barrels in 24 hours
Electric firm to serve entire basin reports Red Wash well in Green River formation between 5160 and 5270 feet. The field lies about 33 miles south of Vernal with high productivity at 521 barrels in 24 hours through a one quarter inch choke. Tests are ongoing after hot oil circulating string in annular space to aid production.
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Red Wash
Uintah Basin
Oil and Gas Journal
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Carter OU
Maracaibo
Venezuela
Green River
Vernal
California Co
Rangely Field
Federal Land Office
Denver
J. H. Morgan
Salt Lake City
Roy M. Johnson
Rio Blanco County
Douglas Creek
Shannon, Jr
Garfield-Rio Blanco County
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Woolgrowers Plan Annual Meet and Election
Ashley Woolgrowers Association schedules its annual meeting on Saturday February 24 at the Hotel Vernal with Ralph Siddeway announcing guest speakers Don Clyde James A Hooper Cate and Owen D Morris Wildlife Bureau. The election of officers will be held and reports heard as the group plans to enlarge the organization to include all district woolgrowers with a banquet for members and partners at 6 p.m.
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Ashley Woolgrowers Association
Vernal
Ralph Siddeway
Don Clyde
the States Organization
James A. Hooper
Cate
Owen D. Morris Wildlife Bureau
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Siddoway
At & P.m
Dent ‘Ans
Oaks Family Plans Maeser Return in Spring
Mrs Lindsay Oaks and her daughters Rachel and Jean stayed in Maeser from Wednesday to Sunday. They traveled from Casper Wyoming where Mr Oaks is employed for the winter. The family plans to return home to Maeser in the spring.
Rev Wolfe Catshaw Family Hurt In Auto Accident
A Utah auto crash injures Rev Wolfe Catshaw and family. The Rev, vicar of St Paul’s Episcopal Church, sustained cuts and bruises and was treated in Uintah County hospital. Joan Catshaw suffered facial injuries and was released after examination. Other passengers Leo Catshaw and Shirly Smith escaped unhurt as the car sustained minor damage during the Whites Rocks wedding trip.
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Whiterocks
Vitllar H. Wolfe
St Paul's Episcopal Church
Uintah County
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Joan
Shaw
Balt Lake
Wera
Leo Cutshaw
Utshaw
Shirralaey
Revit Watte
Tax Hike Threat Looms Without School Fund Rise
City Council discussed replacing cement water lines with 4000 casts of cast iron from Ackhurst place in Maeser to city tanks and invited bids for hauling city garbage. Senate Bill 75 could raise the Uniform School Fund from 3300 to 3800 per classroom statewide, risking higher taxes locally. Uintah County schools might gain 30 to 40 thousand dollars annually with no local tax increase, while extra 3000 would support the corn transportation program.
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Maeser
Senate
H. Stekandelly
Uintah
Lundell
Uintah County
Vernal Bonanza Industry Wants Roads and Schools Boost
Baker of American Gilsonite Company argues Bonanza needs better market roads, schools, utilities, and taxes to attract more industry. He notes five Gilsonite firms operate nearby and Bonanza’s payroll nears $30,000 monthly with about $40,000 yearly in state and county taxes. He cites deteriorating highway conditions, trucking taxes, and safety issues as barriers to growth.
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Uintah County
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