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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1951

Page

15

Gospel Services Begin Sunday In Community Hall

Public is invited to gospel services at Community Hall 65 East First North St starting Sunday. Additional services will be at the Schmid home Fifth West and Maeser Road on Wednesday at 7:30. Theme: Jesus Christ, the same yesterday today and forever. Conducted by Miss A. Conners and Miss HH McRitchie.

East First North St Ed Schmid Fifth West Maeser Road Teessane Jesus Christ A. Conners Hh, McRitchie

Murray Reunion at Merkley Park

The Jeremiah Hatch Murray reunion was held July 4 at Merkley’s Park with community singing led by Doris Morrill and an officers reelection. Stella Dustin was elected president. Wilbur Murray, vice president. Hilda Morgan continued as treasurer. Josephine Stewart as secretary. Mamie Preece as historian. A program featured songs by Doris Morrill, Ora Fay Wardle, a history reading by Mamie Preece, readings by Neon Murray, a trio by Albert Oaks and daughters, and a dance at the Corral with Marie Paulson and orchestra. A large turnout attended, with attendees from Riverside California, Salt Lake City, Denver, and Blackfoot Idaho among others.

Jeremiah Hatch Murray Merkley’s Park Doris Morrill Stella Dustin Ruth Williams Wilbur Murray Hilda Morgan Josephine Stewart Mamie Preece Ora Fay Wardle Jeremias Murray Neon Murray Albert Oaks and Elaine Massey Ward Murray Delia Soderberg the Corral Marie Paulson Barbara Jean Snow Enola Kay Murray Guy Murray Riverside Calif Niel Soderberg Salt Lake City Verlie Christensen Denver Cole Floyd Needles Bayeek Utah Deilils Morrill Tridel John Starkey Solos Rene Hyrum ‘Murray Gani Murray Lewis Murray Ray Adams Elizabeth Murray Blackfoot Idaho

Roosevelt Bank Merges as Construction Planned Near

The Roosevelt Bank merges with Commercial Bank of Utah as legal ads note several years of advisory service by Sprouse in Duchesne. Construction of the Roosevelt building will begin soon using brick and cast stone with Roosevelt staff retained. Deposits are insured up to 10 000 by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Vernon Hurst of Spanish Fork is general contractor. Nearby social news covers Salt Lake visitors Mr and Mrs E J Jolley and J L Jolley staying at the J Arden Jolie home.

Roosevelt Bank Sprouse Duchesne Thomas Roosevelt State Bank Commercial Bank of Utah Federal Reposit Insurance Corporation Federal Reserve System Roosevelt and Duchesne Vernon Hurst Spanish Fork J. Arden

Oil News: Carter wells progress in Utah regions

Oil reports detail multiple Carter wells near Vernal and Duchesne with depths from 825 to 10,396 feet, some flowing liquids. Ute Tribal Carter well in Roosevelt pool reports 38332 barrels after peak output, while Red Wash sites in California show drilling ahead at several depths.

Rosemary Lloyd Carter Vernal Strawberry Carter Jack A Burnett Strawberry Valley Rockwood Brown Carter Carter Roosevelt Pool Roosevelt Roy M Johnson Watson Oil Fee No Whiteriver Red Wash No California C-Sw C-Ne Duchesne Oil Discovery Greeniver

Gas Company Head Attends Sales School in Wichita

Russell D. Kier owner of the Utah Colorado Gas Company in Vernal attends a sales and engineering school in Wichita Kansas for Coleman Heating Institute authorized retail representatives. Kier is among ten Utah and Idaho heating experts chosen for the school as part of a series of 30 heating clinics this year.

Russell D. Kier Utah Colorado Gas Company Vernal Wichita Kansas Coleman, Company, Inc Kier Utah Idaho Coleman Heating Institute

Late Planting Mazes Open Season At Jones Hole

Fishermen visited the Hole with 500 fingerlings planted recently and a shollar planting is planned soon to restore the Hole to its usual fishing standard. Opening day on July 2 showed similar success to prior years except Oaks Park. Water conditions and drainage affected yield there. Ashley Creek forks received less planting. by noon the first day 90 percent of fish were taken and low water may limit further planting. In contrast, High Uintas anglers found large fish due to unusually dry warm weather, promising better movement than in past seasons.

Jones Hole Aradisé Park Oaks Park Ey Creek Ashley Creek Reynolds

Uintah Oil Developments and Recreation Plan Highlight Uintah County

Uintah oil fields see majors like Oil Major and Mountain Fuel plan wider exploration in Uintah. Willow Creek unit to be drilled. Blue Bell unit in Duchesne County also eyed. Recreation plan proposes Uintah County Recreational Board to coordinate softball, baseball, tennis, horses, crafts and classes. Rodeo notes describe top horses and entry fees with no reserved seating.

Mountain Fuel Plan Uintah Uintah County Willow Creek Carter Oil Company Bluebell Duchester County

Small Businesses Policies At Meet Hear Utah Trade Groups

Members of the House Small Business Committee headed for Denver after hearings in Salt Lake City on government red tape harming small business. Representatives of about 40 Utah trade associations spoke against policies as the nine man panel led by Hep Clinton McKinnon heard local concerns. George H. Watson of Alta United Mines testified for Utah small miners, noting stock-sale burdens hinder development and production.

House Small Business Committee Denver Salt Lake City Clinton McKinnon George H. Watson Alta United Mines Company Utah Watson

Funeral Held for Charles Johnson in Vernal

Charles Johnson's funeral was held with services at Swain Funeral Home and Davis Ward chapel. Bishop Alfred Simper spoke of his church devotion, Archie Johnson recalled his pioneering work, and burial occurred at Vernal Memorial Park with pallbearers listed. Out of town visitors included Mrs Manda Watkins and others from Salt Lake City and Roosevelt.

Idan Bowthorpe Jenny Watkins Vernal Manda Watkins Salt Lake Iy Ayer Swain ‘Uneral Harold Hullinger Davis Ward Ward George Southam Alfred Simper Mr. Johnson Archie Johnson Johnson Hyrum Slaugh Vernal Memorial Park

Fire Explosion Causes Heavy Damage and Injuries

A fire and explosion weeks ago caused heavy damage and left six men injured.

Cooperation groups push Utah defense finance plan

W B Robbins Utah Cooperative Association general manager warns small businesses face financing hardships as cooperatives seek defense program funds. He notes cooperatives lack credit sources and fear wage and hour and tax divisions could offset Bureau of Mines efforts.

U. S.ureau of Mines Department of Labor Tax Division Treasury Department W.B. Robbins Utah Cooperative Association

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Murray Merkley Park McGup BY John Jarvis Gene Dreen Elm Street Gas Company Head Mia Clare Kwalwasser Los Angelea Non Leon Page Ken Sowards Neola Joseph Minton J. H. Morgan, Sr J. H. Morgan, Jr C. J. Jusineim South Myton Sun Oil Company Gulf Oil Company Sun Aire State Public Service Commission Mountain Fuel S Co Eastern Federal Land Office Rulon K. Neilson 1812 County Duchesne County Utah Oil Report Meet Rap Charles Johnson Keaton Wing's Department Store Hudson Lloyd’s Motor Service West Main Vernal, Utah
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