Oil Growth to be Vital in McWilliams Analysis
Early morning fire destroys the Vernal Flour Mill at 445 N Ver nal Avenue. Firefighters saved some equipment but the mill, records, and cash register were lost. The blaze, reported at 4 45 a m, caused 200 foot flames and grain losses of about 10 000 dollars. Manager E H Peterson and the mill’s history tie to S R Bennion and William H Sid.
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Ory
N. Vernal Avenue
Doremen
Jetities
Tome Pullinrty
Oger
E. H. Peterson
Louise Peterson
R. Bennion
William H. Sidmanager
James Coupe
Emai Strom
Rock Springs
Wyoming
Ashbey Valley
Ping
Ales Valley
Basin's Oil Future Promising Production Growth Utah
Historic notes describe Basin's oil prospects rising with fivefold production in six months, ongoing exploration, and enhanced conservation practices. Vernal Chamber details a first general meeting with plans for future development and recognition for community welfare contributors amid Christmas service stories and awards.
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Utah
R. McWi Riliame
Myers
Theon Company
Vernal Chambax
Ords
Farvey
Banta Claus
Christmarz
Knight
Trier
Andre
Wool Pool Provides Better Prices for Small Flocks
Uintah County wool pool managers report total wool receipts reach 3200 pounds with 1.25 per pound price target for valued fiber. Governments price controls cut spring farm values, but registration closes March 1 as sheepmen may sell any amount through pool facilities to seek higher bids, especially for small and medium lots.
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Uintah
Jay Sepa
Viyestas Et Wai
Tribal council approves record oil bid on Duchesne lands
The Ute Ouray Indian Tribal Council accepted a 456 414 dollar bid by oil and gas firms for 7019 acres of tribal land in eastern Duchesne County. Lion Oil Co placed the top per acre offer at 108 70 dollars for 1440 acres in Parcel Four, the largest per acre bonus on tribal land. Carter won parcels One Two and Three with varied per acre prices, while several bidders including Texas Co California Co Tidewater Associated Bluebell Co and Continental Oil Co lost on smaller parcels.
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du Thesne Co
Township 4
Range 3
Duchesne
Carter
Lion Oil Co
Texas Co
California Co. Sun
Tide Water Associated At
Co. Bluebell Co
Ol Oi Co
Braselind. Oil and Gas Co
Pures. Oil Co
Continental Oil Co
Carter and Continental
Jed Bi
Wool Growers Return From Salt Lake Convention
Utah Wool Growers Association delegates reported a constructive convention in Salt Lake City. Eleven Valley sheep men attended and endorsed resolutions on government controls and price. Present price ceiling for top grade wool is 1.06 per pound f.o.b Boston, with a 57 cent government guarantee for eighteen months. Delegates cited lamb supply worries for the coming year.
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Vernal
Utah Wool Growers Association
Salt Lake City
Govs Conmental
Boston
Utah
B. A. Stringham
Service clubs sponsor five hour fundraising contest
Jaycees and Kiwanis clubs host a fundraising contest to raise money for March of Dimes with a wheelbarrow ride and coin toss on Main Street. Proceeds from the event, counted at closing, go to the charity, with losers donating 25 dollars and the winning club displaying its plaque. The effort is led by local club presidents and officials.
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Jaycees and
Kiwanis Club
Pollo Funda
Venus Challie Jaycee Engo
Hiranis
Seatrians
HL W
Marrs
Ralph Preece
Profanity Drives Polio Drive at 1852 Mine Site
Mrs. Jay Smith, a cook at the Black Virgin Gisonite Mine 79 miles east of Vernal, raised $15.95 in a month via a tongue in cheek oath game among mine workers and visitors. She kept the funds in a stall bottle bank, mixing dimes nickels pennies currency and even Canadian silver. The couple behind the effort are parents of a polio victim now using poll aids, age four. They plan to restart the drive earlier next year.
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Jay Smith
Black Virgin Gisonite
Allverae Cooke
Dan Aie
Cook
Uintah Scouts Plan Spring Summer Activities
Uintah District Boy Scouts met at the School Board for planning led by A Alwyn Call. They aim to raise membership from 235 to 400 and expand unit sizes, set a summer camp at Maple Dell near Payson Canyon, plan a Father and Son outing at Merkley Park, and join Utah National Parks Council efforts. Dr Hay Spendrove appointed to the Utah National Parks Council executive board.
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Maple Delt
Payson Canyon
Timpanogas
Uintah
Merkley Park
Utah National
Hay Spendrove
Utah, National Parks Council
Decision on Vernal rodeo plans at February meeting
Vernal Rodeo Association chair Searle warns 1951 rodeo may be canceled if local enthusiasm remains low. The non profit group met to plan the season and will hold a public meeting February 25 at 8 pm in the Uintah State Bank Building to decide future action. Ash Valley residents are urged to attend.
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Woodey Searle
Verna Rodeo Association
Uintad State Bank
Ashby Valley
Searle
Boy Scouts Week to Highlight National Program
Boy Scout units across America will receive funds during Boy Scout Week Feb 6 as 12 Eagle Scouts chosen to symbolize the 2 900 000 members. The White House event includes a breakfast with leaders from the Cabinet, Senate, and House as the President receives a scroll outlining the program’s broad objectives.
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Truman
Congress
America
Liberty
Boy Scout
White House
Ja Pa
Boy Scouts of America
Washington
Cabinet
Senate
House of Representatives
National
Adult education classes begin Monday at high school
Uinta High School announces six week adult education courses with Monday evening sessions from 7:00 to 8:30 and a second session from 3:30 to 10:00 pm. Registration is in the auditorium with no charges. Courses cover sex education, hobbies, leatherwork, painting, sewing, music, clothing remodeling, physical education, and current topics. Lectures and instruction will be provided by named instructors and volunteers.
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Elader
Murial Wallis
Bhat
Governor Lee to Be Featured on KJAM Broadcast Dates
Governor J Bracken Les and others will be featured on KJAM in a Friday and Saturday radio broadcast announced by station manager Lee Walker. The program will be from the governor's chamber at the state capitol, with the editor W B Wi and Express coverage. Friday at 10 am and Saturday at 7 pm.
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J. Bracken Les
Ian
Lee Walker
Governors Chamber
State Capitol
Alve Sore
Off Rea
the Express
W.B. Wi
Carter Oil Announces New Wildcat Well Location
Carter Oil announced this afternoon plans to drill a new wildcat well in Utah near Vernal. The site is described as ten miles south of Vernal at the center of SE SE Sec 8, 6S 21E in the USA No 1 area.
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Carter Oil
Vernal
SE Sec
Influenza Outbreak Reported at Ashley Valley
Health officer Dr. C K Piper urged bed rest for feverish residents as classrooms report 98 missing students. Doctors hope peak passes soon. Officials warn caution and careful judgment to prevent spread during the influenza season.
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Ashley Valley Redents
L.col
Aicians
Kirby
Central
Winter Ski Carnival at Park North of Vernal
The Winters Ski Carnival at Skiers Park, north of Vernal, Saturday program opens 7:00 am with expert ski instruction and beginner classes. About 200 to 260 novelty races including barrel, sprint, and team tag races are planned, followed by a cross country race over a half mile at 2:00 pm and junior and senior slaloms. The finale features fireworks and a dramatic display as Claudius Banks manages the event.
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Vernal
Siaaker
Ba Fine Clubs
Claudius Banks
Slday
Iby
Raat Gany
Claudius
New Utah oil wells forecast for 1952 by Journal
The Oil and Gas Journal estimates 71 new Utah wells will be drilled in 1952, including 49 wildcats and 23 development wells in Uintah Basin, with many developments in Wasatch Plateau counties. Last year 39 wells were completed, 8 productive, 30 dry. 41 producing wells yielded about 1,460,000 barrels annual crude.
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Utah
Journal
The
Oil and Gas Journal
Nowroleum Industry
Red
Roosevelt Pool
Duchesne
Uintah Basin
Wasatch
Emery
Carbon
Sanpete
Tha Magazine
Dally Ms
Utsh
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Ogress
Uinta Basliraesd
Lola Anderson
Uintah County
Misa Lala Anderson
Toga
Srecorder
War
Poe
Salt Lake
March of Dimes
Uintah Scouts
Uintah District Boy Souts of
A. Alwyn Call
Lee
Jelly
C.K. Piper
Sng
Pasg Ab
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Dintah Coun
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