New Gilsonite Company Organized in Utah
C J Preston a California businessman was elected president of the newly formed U S Gilsonite Co at a Salt Lake City directors meeting. The firm plans to ship dissolved gilsonite via the Rangely to Salt Lake City pipeline to a Salt Lake refinery, with 18000 acres leased in Rainbow and Dragon. E F Schmidt in Chicago named head of sales with Grand Junction HQ. H J Wimmer in charge of hauling amid Baxter pass snow. Gilsonite touted as a pure hydrocarbon for gasoline and building materials.
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C. J. Preston
California
U. S. Gil+sonite Co
Salt Lake City
Preston {S
Richfield Oil
Baxter Pass
American Gilsonite Co
Bonanza
Gilsonite
Salt Lake
U. S. Gilsonite Co
Rainbow and Dragon
C. S. Gilbert
Army Announces Enlistment of Nine Basin Men
The Uktah basin saw nine men enlist in the Army and Air Force during December M-Set. Arthur T. Beaman, a Price recruiter, announced the enlistments this week. Enlistees include Seely E. Ralphs, Duaine E. Trowbridge, Albert Basso, Celestino Sandoval, Larry M. Jones, Richard N. Hayes, Frank D. Turner, Floyd V. Brown, and Carl J. Searle.
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Uktah
Army
Air Force
M-Set
Arthur T. Beaman
Price
Seeley E. Ralphs
Duaine E. Trowbridge
Albert Basso
Selestino Sandoval
Larry M. Jones
Richard N. Hayes
Frank D. Turner
Floyd V. Brown
Carl J. Searle
Lady Lions Thank Vernal Club for Christmas Gifts
In Salt Lake City the Primary hospital received gifts from the Vernal Lady Lions club. Superintendent Naomi T. Mason thanked the members. At a Christmas party the club collected 62 jars of jam and 50 popcorn balls for underprivileged children.
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Salt Lake City
Lady Lions Club of
Vernal
Naomi T. Mason
Vernal Club
Leon P. Christensen
Children’s Hospital
Christensen
Bright Future in Store For Utah Agriculture
A Utah state survey on Food Processing in Utah by Ferris Hillyard shows California’s population boom since the war boosts Utah’s agricultural economy while reducing declines in farm employment and income. The study, prepared under El Roy Nelson, highlights Utah’s shift toward high quality produce and expanding processing plants, with tomatoes leading the crop and California market demand driving new acreage in southern and central Utah.
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California
Utah
Ferris Hillyard
University of Utah
Bureau of Business and Economic Research
el- Roy Nelson
Bureau
Salt Lake City Chamber of Commerce
W. A. Huckins
Natural Resources Committee
Utah Association of Chambers of Commerce
Paul Hunt
Nephi
Midwest
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Halyard
Utah canners face uncertain market amid fruit surplus
In Utah the canner industry struggles as growers favor high paying fresh fruit markets in the Midwest leaving canners as the last outlet for fruit. The article notes limited guarantees and ongoing pressures shaping the fruit processing sector.
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Utah
Midwest
Utah Traffic Toll Tops Record In State History
Traffic deaths in Utah totaled 210 for the year, the state’s worst highway toll. The December total averaged one death per day as 162 men and 57 women were victims. Two car accidents caused 93 deaths. auto pedestrian deaths reached 38. 43 died in run off the road. Blinding speed cited as a presumed cause. authorities urged highway safety efforts.
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Lsted
Uintah County
Utah Safety Council
Utah
Sheep Population Decline Noted In Postwar Report
A wartime era report notes sheep and lamb populations fell from 56 million at a 1942 peak to about 35.5 million this year, with traders alarmed by demand for wool and meat. Experts cite reduced domestic numbers, highway hazards, and high operating costs as factors. imports from Australia and other nations rise to meet demand.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
United States
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
Argentina
Utah Observes 53rd Birthday Rite As Gov Lee Proclaims Know Your State Week
State marks 53rd anniversary of Utah’s 1896 statehood with Gov. J Bracken Lee inaugurating Know Your Utah Week. Proclamation urges Utahns to learn about state history resources growth and potentialities. Parley Giles heads the observance as state chairman.
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Utah
Union
Pres
Grover Level
J. Bracken Lee
See
Fo Ong
Giles
State
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Holy Land
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Uintah Bank
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Sisi
Marlborough
Radio Wales
Noes
Vegetab
Firestone
Searle’s Saving Center
Brewoue Dealer
National Safety Council
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