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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1953

Page

11

Jensen Curt Dudley Attends Confab

Curt Dudley traveled to Salt Lake City to attend the County Commission Convention and banquet at the Newhouse Hotel. His wife and Marlon joined to visit relatives in Provo, while Beulah Stewart and Mrs. Hardy planned surgery in Salt Lake City. Community members traveled between Jensen, Roosevelt, and nearby towns for family events, hospital visits, and a local meeting with the Aclet Society noting birthdays and refreshments.

Curt Dudley Salt Lake City Newhouse PaDell Slough Taras Aclet Society Blanche Wilking Gertrida Turner Saniy Helen Stevans Fowler Calvin Stewart Te Houpltal Lewin Littletahs of Ouray Jensen Ralph Chew

Barbara McCarther Shower Recalls Utah Events

A Saturday afternoon shower at the chapel honored Mrs Barbara McCarther with Minnie Angus Sylinas Butcher Inez Squire and Vida Betts hosting. Twenty four guests attended as Jan dee Anderton sang two solos with Joanne Todd on piano Norma Johnson read. Games followed with light refreshments amid chatter of locals and visitors from Roosevelt and Verna families.

Yer Ima Ales Sula Max Rasmusser Roosevelt Joer E.W. Turner Sda Evelt Aboo Allerra John EH Cook Verna May Anderson Mazel Goodrich Oral Goodrich Ruby’ McCarrel Deal Anderson Tauting Anderson Howard Williams Tyan Olsen Salt Lake City Marvin Tippett- Ang Iy Meys Chuteman Diznes Campalen Merrell Beatrice Stringham A.A. Call Adams Workman Verma Altetra Angus Sath Lake City Sn Y Lucky Ross Mran Hoss Janice Anderton

Oil and Gas Drilling Plans Across Uintah Duchesne and Moffat Areas

The notice lists multiple oil and gas locations across Uintah and Duchesne counties Utah with references to Wall’s Ro, Warner No. Johnson, Coleman No. 1, and Red Wash units. It notes drill sites in NW NW 34-0S25E and NE 25-40W, NE NW and other sections, with outlines of personnel such as Jatin Wilson, General Petrade, and Carter Oil Co. It mentions Mesa Verde formation testing, first reports, and various unit designations, while noting distances and depths including 2600 ft and 5500+ ft ranges. Additional references include Wasatch, Rio Blanco and Moffat counties, and several company locations in Uintah and Duchesne counties.

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Return from war brings Rosa and family home

Mr and Mrs and their son Rosa returned home after a weeklong leave traveling through New Mexico and Arizona.

Searte Rosa New Mexico Arizona

Miss Hutheon Attends Shower for Mrs McCarthen

Miss Dolores Hutcheon of To Raymond attended a shower for Mrs Harbera McCarthen at the Mantts Paulson home in Chesne Gunday, held Saturday.

Dolores Hutheon Raymond Pucata Reed Mre Harbera McCarthen Shislers

Funeral services held for Henry Abplanalp

Funeral services for Henry Abplanalp 78 former Vernal resident were held with members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints in attendance. Born September 6 1874 in Elders Wasatch County to Peter and Marguerite Eggler Abplanalp he served a mission to the Eastern United States. He married Margaret Lilltard in the Salt Lake Temple. The service featured a chorus and readings with vocal numbers and prayers led by church and community members. He is survived by two sons two daughters and 13 grandchildren with services concluding at Maeser Cemetery.

Henry Abplanalp Eldwrays Wasatch County Peter and Merguerite Eggler Abplanalp Church of Yess Christ of Latter-day Saints Ilies Margaret Lilltaard Salt Lake Preys St Eldon Billy Daddy John ‘Eaton Tullis Archie John- Dale Ross Ora Foyer Wardle Beyond the Sunee Duane Oe Pentip Desaice Billings Alven Maéser Cemetery Don Hintly Myron Gerry Ae Ey Remington Twters Warren Sunnydale Carbon County Orval Alee Angeles Ora Yard

Coast Firm Plans Large Catalytic Cracking Plant

A Los Angeles firm plans a large catalytic cracking and petrochemical complex in Jensen Uintah County. The project includes two big test plants and a refinery setup using asphalt bitumen with high resin content. Estimated output could reach around 2,200 barrels daily after processing at the unit.

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Utah Faces Urgent Highway Funding Gap and Bond Options

The report outlines Utah's highway needs totaling about 237 million to upgrade the system to desired standards. Current state revenues can cover maintenance and some projects, but only a portion of the 71.1 million urgent needs over five years. The council weighs using bonds and nonhighway revenue sources to close the funding gap.

Utah Sr To Foundation T * Tive Council

Adult Classes in Clothing Planned Registration Mon

The Uintah School district announces adult education classes in clothing construction and agriculture. Classes begin Monday at 7:30 p.m. at Naples School with instructors Lucille Nelson and Jean Agarnos. no charges, but at least ten students needed to start.

Eee Eestament, Esq Studen | Nel Uintah Lucille Nelson Sass Jean Agarnos Ram Agriculture Naples Zarl J. Freeman Udy Artecone Hay

USAC to Present Family Life Institute in Uintah County

Four members of the Utah State Agriculture College extension service will present the Family Life Institute in Uintah County next week. Dr. LeGrand Noble and Prof. Carter will discuss early marriage and family relations at 2 pm in the Treldel chapel on February 4. Additional talks cover marriage cases and community responsibilities at other venues and times across Ballard Naples Uintah Union high schools Wednesday morning.

Utah State ( Agriculture College Eee Family Life Institute Uinta County Clair Acord LeGrand Noble J. C. Frat Comes Besta Noble Carter Itarter Noble Prat Martin Avalon Ward Ballard Naples Uintah Union Highchools

PRICE MEETING ON NINE MILE ROAD IMPROVEMENT

Vern Davis chaired a Price chamber panel with IL Corleissen FG Johnson and others from the state road commission and local entities. They reviewed Nine Mile Road Utah 53 linking to U S 40 near Myton and the route toward Wellington, with a field trip and a public meeting set for February 19 at Price Municipal Auditorium.

Vern Davis Chamber IL. J. Corleissen State Road Commission FG. Johnson Sherr Dan Flak Cedar City Erin Leonard Price City D. James Edson Three States Nine Mile Road Utah Wellington Myton Duchesne County Price Municipal Auditorium Emery Price Uintah County California

Ina Man Collier Returns From Mexican Mission

Ina Man Collier daughter of Mr and Mrs J Edwin Collier returned this week from the Mexican LDS Mission where she has served the past two years.

Ina Man Collier Ba. J. Edwin Collier

Bonding Plan Contends With Highway Funds

The council discusses diverting motor vehicle taxes for Hamlahir use but does not approve bonding. Officials say proposed bonds would raise funds for highway construction in the near term yet reduce available money over 15 to 20 years due to interest costs.

Hamlahir

Benefits of Local Chamber Told by Pueblo Visitor

A Pueblo visitor touts chamber benefits at a Vernal chamber meeting. He praises local building exhibits and tourism promotions citing Colorado and Utah as strong tourist states. Ernest Untermann guides visitors through displays while Glenn Ghoper leads discussion on chamber governance and potential constitution and bylaw updates.

Pueblo, Colo Chamber of Commerce Vernal Chamber Commerce Seniben Aight Puet Ascet Golorado Ernest Untermann Colorado Utah Glenn Ghoper Glenn

Principals Asked to Support Pollo Dental Crusades

School leaders urged to back dental health campaigns across the district. The effort, led by the School Board with EDS Dan Phiaintronan and Ian Price, involves dentists visiting schools to educate children on teeth care and health, linking to national civic themes and constitutional values.

Pollo Dan Phiaintronan Ian Price Hilary Mo

Four Vernal Men Debate Draft Amendments in Congress

In Congress a writer urges amending the draft to reflect changes, including Gunn River settlement, New Mexico developments affecting the San Juan River Basin, payoff formula shifts to resemble Collbran, and Section 4 amendments to secure surplus water for early development. Wills emphasizes ironing out issues at Cheyenne meeting, with possible delay if the commission defers until after Interior Secretary conferences.

Congress Gunn River Chama Commission Mr. Wills Cheyenne Interior

Visit notes show Christensen family travels and military posting

Mrs Christensen and her son traveled through Idaho and Nevada, visiting relatives Janet and Joan in Logan while Grant prepared for Air Force duty. He will be stationed after training, with plans noted for a bus trip from Salt Lake City to Las Vegas on Monday.

Funeral Services Announced for Hattie T. Burton

Funeral services are announced for Hattie Terrill Burton, 85, who died from a stroke. Survived by three sons and four daughters, including Clair Burton and Carrie Merkley, with burial at Rockpoint Cemetery. Ceremony held today at Vernal Third Word Chapel with relatives from Vernal and nearby areas.

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Dry Fork Pioneer Searle Dies in Oakland Funeral Rites

Obituary notes Dry Fork pioneer John Searle 63 dies in Oakland California. Funeral services held at Sunset View Cemetery with Bishop Paul Warnick presiding. Survivors include eight children and many grandchildren. Searle lived in Oakland Ward and served as Stake missionary. Born March 23 1869 in Washington Utah. family later moved to Ashley Valley and Dry Fork.

Yeas Ue Oaklend California Waa Paul Warnick Peter Eaton P. M. Peterson Issac 3 Earl of Berkley Stake Heber James Brown Oakland High Council Searle Dry Fork Dulla Erally Adana Barnabus Annie van Tassel Adams Dry E Magrath Alberta Canada Hbridge Str Mai J. F. Woolf Irving Searle Lovella Kearney Clara Never Annie Bone Owen Searle Boise Idaho Clarence Searle Clearfield Utah Ie Zinever Richmond Jennie Woolf Oakland Sandel Nan

Civic Social Clubs and Local Investment Notes

Civic groups and social clubs report porch visits led by Bille Roberts at the Bouse 16 bot house. AH houses Matted with more than 140 million dollars invested in Dallas area services since the Sea dear era. Vernal county and Alvin Bowden among men cited. In the same period over 230 thousand Americans received financial assistance for care and treatment.

Yen Bille Roberts March of

Frontiersman Dex Alger Reports Passenger Flow Issues

Dex D. Alger, Frontier Air district sales rep for Uintah Basin, notes a loss of passenger flow at Lake City airport. He cites lower weekly passenger totals and ongoing staffing challenges affecting travel through Socal airport.

Dex D. Alger Frontier Air Uintah Dasin Wasn Wermal Tara Ake Ermal Jas Alger Thelthe Socal

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