Red Wash oil discovery boosts Basin leasing by majors
Oil majors expand land leasing around Red Wash after a California Company wildcat shows signs of an air pool. The test recovered 4000 feet of 32.6 gravity oil with 1300 1600 lbs bottom hole pressure and 2080 s shut in. the well sits ENE NE 267S 23E at 8270 feet. Major players including General Petroleum, California Co, Texas Co, Sun Oil, Sinclair, Stanolind hold extensive acreage and report high lease prices up to 5 dollars per acre plus overrides.
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California
Green River
Gusher and
Roosevelt
General Petroleum Corp
California Co
Texas Co
Sun Oil Co
Sinclair Oil and Gas Co
Stanolind Oil and Gas Co
Tose
Bluebell Carter Co
History of the Ute Indians recounted for Lions club
Curry and McKinley from the Indian Agency told Lions Club members at the Hotel Vernal about Ute history from earliest times in the Uintah Basin to migration, government treaties, and the tribe’s progress since taking governance. Continued on page five.
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Alq Curry
Francis Weiiinley
The
Indian Agency
Indiana
Lions Club
Hotel Vernal
Uintah Basin
Mr. Curry
Mr. McKinley
Bonanza Men Kill Cougar After Rugged 3 Day Chase
Bonanza miners concluded a three day chase trapping a 185 pound cougar after it killed calves on the Broome ranch. Hunters Joe Portins Melvin Atwood and Virgil Simms with Postma's dogs tracked the cat 75 miles in the Rockccrest range 100 miles south of Vernal. They found six fresh deer carcasses along the route and said the cougar was the last large threat to local ranches in the Rockcliff mountains. L Tenebaum for R C Elliott Co paid 1.28 a pound for 1851 fleece from La Barge Livestock. State and area records were noted at 1.25 and 1.23 per pound.
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Rock Springs
Wyoming
L. Tenebaum
R. C. Elliott Co
Salt Lake City
la Barge Livestock Co
Cokevillevestock Co
Casper
Broome Ranch
Joe Portins
Melvin Atwood
Virgil Simms
Postma
Eprings
Bockel Mountains
Vernal
Mr. Atwood
Rockcliff Mountain
United States
Bird foot structure keeps grip when resting
A bird's feet are adapted to lock shut as the leg bends, enabling a firm hold on branches or perches even while asleep. This mechanism provides a constant grip, aiding stability and safety during rest.
Utah county committee protests dam projects in 1920s
A 21 county Utah committee, led by chairman B. H. Stringham, met in Salt Lake City to protest National Federation of Women's Clubs support for Echo Lead Split Mountain dam construction. Delegates voiced concern that dam development would harm natural resources and urged clubwomen to explain project purposes to officials. Ephraim’s Dr. Preston L. Jones named vice chairman.
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Utah
B. H. Stringham
Newshouse Hotel
Salt Lake City
The
Natonal Federation of Women’s Own
Echo
Reh Titer Ephriam
Preston L. Jones
Nephi
Chamber Institute Urges State Chamber Leaders to Attend
The United States Chamber of Commerce in Washington will conduct an institute on efficient operation of local chambers in Salt Lake City on February 1. Frank Ward executive secretary of Verna chamber announced the event and urged all chamber officers and boards of directors in the state to attend.
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Sawene
Davalier
United States Chamber of Commerce
Washington, D. C
Salt Lake City
Fed
Frank Ward
Verna Chamber
Stake Conference Set for February 3 4 Uintah Stake
Uintah Stake quarterly conference is scheduled Saturday and Sunday February 3 4 announced Pres Archie Johnson Welfare meeting at 6 30 pm Saturday in the Dara Ward chapel followed by a Priesthood meeting at 8 pm Regular sessions Sunday at 10 am and 2 pm in the Stake Tabernacle Stake Presidency hosts a showing of The Pilgrim a moving picture about the life of Christ presented Thursday February 8 at the Stake Center free of charge as appreciation for stake members cooperation and year’s work said Pres Johnson and Gerald Irvine Salt Lake City executive board member
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Uintah Stake
Archie Johnson
Minis of Christ
Stake Center
Pres. Johnson
Family Life Institute Opens In Uintah County
An Institute on Family Life opens with experts Dr Roskelly Prof Carter and Dr Noble Bent presenting talks on dating courting and selecting a mate. Internal meetings begin at 1 30 pm at the Stake Center with sessions in Vernal Nap Yes Jensen Tridel Ballard and Avalon Friday continua on page 8.
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Jallard
Avalon
Dell
MaesereNapis
Jensen
Ra Black
Jay Skidmore
L. G
Noble Bent
Don C. Carter
IR. W. Roskelly
Ballard
Roskelley
Carter
Jou
Noble
Stake
Naples
LDS
Dons
Seager Takes Reins of Scout Finance Committee
Dr Tyrell R Lehner assumed leadership of the Uintah Boy Scout District finance committee at a Friday meeting. A Alwyn Call, General Chairman, announced the division of Uintah District into seasonal areas and assigned responsibilities to committee members for implementing plans in each area.
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A. A. Call
Uintah
Boy Scout District Council
Dr. Tyrell H. Seager
Tyrell R. Lehner
Ashley Forest Personnel Hold Meet
National forest timber demand raises manpower strain says forest supervisor William D Hurst during the Ashl ey conference. Plans to appraisal mark and measure harvests receive focus as grazing and fire control plans draw attention. Attendees include Glen Lambert Robert Hoag Ward Evans Max Cluff Don Bruegger Karma Rae Samuels and William D Hurst from Vernal with several rangers listed.
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Chile
Glen Lambert
Robert Hoag
Ward Evans
Max Cluff
Don Bruegger
Karma Rae Samuels
William D. Hurst
Vernal
Burton O. Clark
Mountainylow
Wyoming
E Meat
Hirsch
Manta
Clyde Lambert
Altonah
George Walkup
Whiteres
Snowhound Group Abandons Auto Near Vernal
A group stranded near Greens Lake after their station wagon got stuck in heavy snow 38 miles north of Vernal at Swett Ranch. Roosevelt and the Shiners hosted them overnight. Rescuers Tom Hatch and Carl Staley tried to aid a second party but the vehicle failed. A later rescue by Ernest Caldwell and Ted Hatch faced 30 inches of snow over 40 miles, taking four hours. Road was closed.
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Greens Lake
Hatch
Cliff Shiner
Vernal
Bart Dillman
Roosevelt
Swett Ranch
Sweft
Tom Hatch
Carl Staley
McKee
Ernest Caldwell
Ted Hatch
Saulpment
Funeral for P Calder To Be Friday
Funeral services for Pantha Calder, 71, who died Monday afternoon in Los Angeles hospital, will be held Friday at noon in the First Ward Chapel under Bishop Wm. B. Wallis. Calder, born August 3, 1879 in Salt Lake County, lived in Vernal after marrying Rosella Sofie in 1900. He co founded Calder Creamery and Bottling Works with his brother Hyrum and ran Vernal confectionery for years.
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Pantha Calder
Los Angeles
First Ward
Frida
Wm. B. Wallis
Calder
Pontha Calder
Mill Creek
Salt Lake County
Old Calder Park
Wandamere
George
Mary Bennion ‘Calder
Batt Lake
University of Utah
Rosella Sofie
Salt Lake
LDS Temple
Vernal
Pontha
Hyrum
Calder Crea Mery and Bottling
New Penneys manager takes helm at Vernal store
Genial 15 year old Ray Cundick, former Nephi JC Penney manager, assumes control in Vernal. He spent seven and a half years directing Nephi store operations and began with Penneys in 1944 in Murray. Cundick has held roles with Jaycees, War Aid projects, and Ute Stampe committee, while seeking a home in Vernal as the page continues.
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Ray Cundick
J.C. Fenney
Nephi
Vernal
Cundick
Penney
Murray
Midvale
Jaytees
War Ace
Colorado River storage report ready by Feb 1
The long awaited Colorado River storage report is expected to be released by February first, per an Interior Department note. The document, sent to the Colorado River compact states, could lead to May introduction of legislation for a billion-dollar project including Echo Park and Split Mountain. The report's timing impacts state replies within 80 days and preparations for future federal action.
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Colorado’ River
Informakas
Echo Park
Mountain Dama
Congress
Utah Chamber backs new water law in push
The Utah State Chamber backs a proposed water law amid drilling reports near Vernal and Duchesne. Debates over state publicity and promotion offices proceed as the association rewrites the bill to remove control by state engineers or the road commission. New officers and directors are elected for 1951.
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State of Utah
Utah State Chamber of Commerce Executetives ‘Association
US Water Users Association
Siesata Toccurs
Utah
Ttfwas
Imadur
State Road Commission
Clayton P. Jenkins
Secre
Fire destroys Vernal oil office and two stores
A seven hour blaze in Vernal West Main damaged the Allen and Weber building housing Carter Of Co geo physical division Ken's Appliance and the Small Fry Shop. Chief C K Jeffries estimates 100000 in damage to the building and 70000 to merchandise. One firefighter died on icy pavement and ten volunteers aided as fire temps reached zero.
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Aevast
Ion ‘West Main
Vernal
Barbara
Point Vice
C.K. Jeffries
Py Allen
Eeber ‘Witmer
Geophysical Division
Carter
Con
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Dr. Seager
Bonanza
Cougar
Tehes
Bonnanza
Women’s Clubs
Chamber States Institute In
S. L
And
Gerald Irvine
Family Life Institute
Uintah County
Scout Finance
Ashley Forest
Snowhound Group
Abandon Auto
P. Calder
Ray Candice
Nephiman
Vernal E J.C. Penney
Uintah District Institute
Pontha Caider
Colorado
Asis
Mora University
George A. Pierson
Milas Fichook
Pieron WaeBelaer
University
Depaf Inventional
Jacobs
Brigham
Vaughn L. Hall
Cenk of Education
Utah State Chamber
Rockwood Brown
Duchesne
Css Neit
Roy M. Johnson
Whiteriver
Hole Canyon
Firemen's Auxiliary
Siemens Wives
Andyedaby
Ingaeters Ie
Thetches
Fire Dept
Tim
Cate
Vernal Express
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