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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1951
Page
15
The article notes National Jaycee Week planned for January 15 to 21, praises the Junior Chamber of Commerce for community projects in Vernal, and profiles its history, goals, and Creed. It mentions Ken Sowards becoming president of the Utah Chamber and Captain Clayton Findlay stationed in Montana.
Henderson mayor proclaims the week of January 14 to 21 1951 as Junior Chamber of Commerce Week urging citizens to support the Vernal Utah chamber of commerce and recognize their service to the community. The notice cites United States Junior Chamber of Commerce week and calls for future service consideration.
A cab driver recalls encounters with snooty riders and tight budgets. He mocks corporate hiring, shares anecdotes of errant passengers and fare disputes, and reflects on the chaotic humor of late-night rides. The narrator notes improvised hustles, awkward tips, and drivers’ battles with meter and morality.
C L Ashton newly appointed to Utah State Senate representing Uintah and Duchesne counties fills a vacancy from Lynn Orser s death. A Vernal native and University of Michigan law graduate, he plans extensive study on key policies while balancing family life and his past roles as county attorney and businessman.
The Red Wash well shows high grade oil potential as formations test with hard formations observed and a mud logging unit set mid November. Three shifts are actively drilling toward completion before winter, reflecting renewed geologist interest after decades of anticipation in this promising field.
Funeral services were conducted today at noon in the First Ward Chapel for Mrs. Cora May Hazard Alexander 63 who died Monday morning in a local hospital of a heart ailment. Born January 29 1887 in Saguache Colorado she was a daughter of George and Cora Hazard. Survived by four children Egar Cais Wine m fevy Rallexander and My Sidie McCankie Vernal an arolexander Washington D. C. two brothers Eddie and Mepsuier Hazard and 1325 Hazards dayfather. Burial will be in Vernal Memorial Park cemetery with speakers President Jesse A Haws and HL Walter Woolley.
Sun-Neal No 1 near Vernal progresses as drilling nears 2010 feet with gas shows at 1960 feet. Bonanza Johnson’s Watson Oil No 1, four miles east of Bonanza, reports gas shows and water shutoff casing at 120 feet. gusher potential noted. California’s Gusher No 2 southwest of Vernal reaches 1060 feet total depth.
Carnegie R. Slattery of Portland Oregon recalls his rise from crippling inferiority to leadership via embracing public speaking. He describes initial panic entering a lodge, volunteering to speak, and repeated exposure until fear faded, concluding that facing what one dreads defeats fear.
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