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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1959

Page

3

Ballard MIA Program Held at Ballard

A Ballard MIA program titled Meet Me at Mutual was held Tuesday evening January 18 with Ruth Sprouse Vionne Parrish Mary Arnold and Foster Lamb directing. Participants included Reed Merrill Sharon Rasmussen Vickey Hatch Patsy Hullinger Beatrice Lundberg Cecil Jenkins Max Todd Asplay and others.

Mutual MIA Ruth Sprouse Vionne Parrish Mary Arnold Foster Lamb Reed Merrill Sharon Rasmussen Vickey Hatch Patsy Hullinger Beatrice Lundberg Cecil Jenkins Max Todd

Oil Field Tests and Utah Oil Production Update

The report details multiple oil drilling locations in California and Utah with test results, spudding dates, and unit designations. It notes oil production for December 1958, highlighting Aneth Field as the leading producer in Utah, followed by McElmo Creek and Matherford, with total 1958 production at 24,616,276 barrels and 1957-58 daily averages provided.

Utah Aneth McElmo Creek Matherford White Mesa Red Wash Ashley Valley Ismay Tohonalda Bluff Unnamed Field Roosevelt Akah Cahone Mesa Desert Creek Recapture Creek Brennan Bottom Gothic Mesa Statch Gusher Selber Bluff Bersch Boundary Butte Big Flat Turner Bluff Secreta Seaton Enterior de San Juan County Poredox Continental Divide Med Wash Uintoh County Ulptoh

RANDLETT Funeral Services Monday Honors Etta McMullen

Funeral services were held in Rand let for Mrs Etta McMullen LaRue Pickup conducted. The obituary announced the services with an invocation by Oliver Jorgensen and songs by Marion Young Lula Dudley. Bishops Tred Wahlquist Austin Wardle E DB Stoddard spoke. multiple attendees listed. The obituary notes burial under Olpin Mortuary direction and lists many out of town attendees and local church members.

Viola Jonsen Randlett Etta McMullen LaRue Pickup Oliver Jorgensen Marion Young Lula Dudley Eugenie Pickup Tred Wahlquist Idaho Falls Idaho Leah Chandler Austin Wardle Calvin Jorgensen Ward Jarman E DB Stoddard Toogevelt Henry Wall Geaye Durial Olpin Mortuary Kenneth Sarris Garn Boallya Salt, Lake City Claude McMullin Green River Ralph McMullins Sharon Karen Alterra Darrell McMullins Provo Ralph O'Nella Bishop B Stoddard Anarris Floyd Wilkersons Elva Gardner Willam Sutteers Barbara Charles Binghams Lawrence Brightons Pearl Jenkins Junior Jenkins Troosevelt Josephine Taylor Jon Reed Orsen Nielsens Vern Robinsons Vernal Curtis Walkers Jed Find Mr Home Laird McConkles Emmons Fred Wahlulst Tdshoj Eset Uarris Darlene Ellis Delmar Sarris Sandy Tluke Roosevelt Calvin Jorgentens Lane Pickups Rendall Rogers William Wilson Cugenta Pickup Pauline Viola Irene Jensen Veda Wall Broome Jensen Albert Pantels Ft. Duches Qrant Wayne Pickup Talph Taylor Mra Lavlella Brough Nousevell Grant Brough Ralph Durfee Son Janet Balk Loka Edhere

Local residents named in community roll call

Lundberg Belly Dedn My rtle Winn Ivo Beeley Lois Cook Osa Nullinger Verda Nesthussen Wjorell Collins Eleni Mracken listed among residents noted in the community directory readout.

Maeser 2nd Ward D Sheds Light On Armed Forces News

Donne Wy Collett reports from Maeser 2nd Ward describing local updates as residents including Mr and Mrs Watt receive a telephone call from a recently arrived service member in Kansas and others travel to Salt Lake City for medical aid. The community notes reflect hospital visits, veterans, stake relief leadership changes and local moves among families in East Lake City and Adrian Raines homes.

Donne Wy Collett Mra Watt Satsudy Doe Atkansad Porced Donna Wall Tyon Wall Salt Lake jMira Thal Morgan Merkleys East Lake City Mary Cloward Jack Young Tablena Adrian Raines Red Eaton Veterlang Hospital DeVere Payne Edna Raines Payne Raines Mazie Christensen Clera Hall Ashley Srake Boyd Winn Rose Hoberts Clyde Siuber

Watch That Gun Emphasized In State Accidents Summary

State department released a full survey of 62 gun accidents in Utah during 1950. Forty three occurred while hunting game or nongame species, with nine deaths. the report attributes high totals to careless handling and hunting pressure and urges a hunter safety program. Data covers self inflicted wounds, victims, locations, and causes, noting 49 accidents happened at close range.

Utah Yepas

Merkleys Host Guests After Salt Lake and Provo Trip

Mr and Mrs George D Merkle y hosted Rangely guests Tuesday night after returning from Salt Lake and Provo where Mr Merkle y and family stayed in Salt Lake City. George D Merkle y also traveled to Los Angeles on a business trip to visit his brother in law Tew ls Dalton.

Junior Betts Uintah County March of Dimes Ballard Bernard Laren Stathan Carl Johnson Alterra Jr High Salt Lake City Straussie Birchell Tom Shisler Max ‘Todd Dal Gard Gardner Oklahoma Norman Nolmes Ft Duchean Mark Rasmussen Farrell Hasmussen T Goldett Collins Ant Gay Ogden Sal Lake City St George Los Angeles Calif Collins Joseph Marx Meza Arizona Scott Murdock East Lake City Russel Todd Murdock Todd Relief Society Jease Hoss Verda Stasmussen Jean Stoddard Lois Cook Vida Betts Tne Alden White Pleasant Grove Larry Larsen Dernard Larsens USA Logan Duchemie Mra. Bronles Womack and Sons of Rangely George D, Merkleys George D 'Merkley Salt Lake Provo Mr. Merkley George D Tewls Dalton

River project bids, dam plans shape Utah reports

Bureau officials reported on Upper Colorado River projects at a chamber meeting. Parley Neeley said bids for Steinaker Reservoir will be called in February or March with contract likely in May and work starting June. Also present were engineers on Wanship Dam and a district appraiser. Committee efforts aim to quantify locomotive tonnage needs for railroad discussion. A five year outdoor recreation plan and a TV budget to promote U.S. 40 scenic attractions were discussed. School board outlined bond postponement to fund planning and a $2.9 million building program as student enrollment rises.

Vershal Chamber Fot Commerce Colorado Parley Neeley Sard Steinaker Alton JT. Peterson Ogden Wanship Dam Brig Young Ken Sewards Mr. Sowards Denver and Ta Grande Ndrew McCankle Ashley Corest Flaming Gorge Veald Forest Service Ite Galt Hal Richardson Denver Iie Alvin Bowden Vwans Wfteri Mains

Wing gun accidents among juveniles rise in nonhunting injuries

The report notes wing gun accidents not linked to hunting caused two fatalities and four nonfatal injuries among juveniles. Most incidents stemmed from horseplay or the belief that a gun wasn ply loaded, revealing a pattern of unsafe handling.

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