Barbecue Planned by Uintah Cattle Growers July 28
The Uintah Cattle and Horse Growers Association schedules its first Annual Cowboy Roundup at Dow's Beach on Saturday July 28. A beef barbecue funded by Haslem brothers accompanies skits, music by Free stone's string orchestra, and a showing of The American Cowboy film from Ford Motor Company. Expected attendees include LC Montgomery and Don Kenney, with invitations to veteran cattlemen.
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Uintah County
Uintah Cattle and Horse Growers Association
Dow's Beach
Joe
John
Clyde Haslem
Freestone
Ford Motor Company
Lc, Montgomery
State Cattle and Horse Growers Association
Don Kenney
Salt Lake
Oil News Describes Carter Oil Wells Near Roosevelt and Duchesne
The report lists multiple Carter locations in the Roosevelt and Duchesne areas with progress details. Wells include Regemary Lord Carter’s near Vernal, Strawberry Valley and Willow Creek units, Ute Tribe Duchesne No. 1 and No. 2, Rockwood Brown Carter site, Leeton and Philip Carter sites, and Watson Oil Field near White River. Drilling depths range from ~236 feet to 10,714 feet with various pressures, mud losses, and cement plugging noted. Road-building at Willow Creek and relocation of the Rockwood Brown site are mentioned as logistical steps.
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Rockwood Brown
Carter
Uee
Roosevelt Pool
Roosevelt
Duchesne
Roy M. ‘Johnson
Watson
Whiteriver
CSW
Red
Wake
California
Leeton
Philipe- Carter
Roosevelt Area
Willow Creek
New Willow Creek
Loyal Broome Fined for Drunken Driving Incident
Loyal Broome, 28, of Utah county, faced county court in the city after a June 28 crash outside the Commercial Hotel. The car struck a stationary cab driven by Marguerite Kidd with passenger Babe Jackson aboard, causing about $200 in damage. Broome was fined $100 and court costs with leniency recommended by defense witnesses Jay Searle Ben Taylor M F Carroll and Ray Nash.
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Uence
Thuor
Puerney
Loyal Broome
Uintah
Gounty
Aiaing
Marguerite Kidd
Babe Jackson
Governor Lee to Address Vernal Chamber Meeting
A large crowd is expected at the Hotel Vernal Friday at 7:30 p.m. for Governor J Bracken Lee addressing the Vernal Chamber of Commerce second annual meeting. A proclamation names Friday as Governor Lee Day. The governor arrives in Duchesne at 3 p.m. with a chamber committee led by Bill Stringham and a delegation of about 100 from local groups. The caravan, led by Larry Hart, will tour oil wells Ute Tribal Nos. 1 and B Jease, currently drilling.
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C. R. Henderson
Lee
Duchesne
Chamber
B.ill Stringham
Duchesne-Uintah
Chamber of Commerce, Jaycees, Kiwanis and
Lions
Larry Hart
Ter Oil Company
Car theft tale spurs Rangely man to alert ride
Roy Collins of Rangely recounts how his maroon Mercury was stolen and wrecked after a man reported a crash near Blue Mountain. The incident underscores how quickly a vehicle can vanish and be damaged before its owner realizes it is gone.
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Roy Collins
Rangely
Blue Mountain
Mr. Collins
Uintah Basin Scouts Hold Annual Encampment at Moon Lake
Nearly 400 Uintah Basin Scouts from Uintah Roosevelt and Duchesne districts participate in four day encampment at Petty Mountain near Moon Lake. Grant Mace leads activities with demonstrations in signaling compass first aid fire building archery and other skills while Moon Lake hosts as host district.
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Uintah Basin
Petty Mountain
Moon Lake
Orlo Goodrich
Uintah
Roosevelt
Duchesne
Scout
Grant Mace
Utah National Parks
Coun
Moon Lake District
Pasix
Scout Ce Mt ‘Ntense
Sree Owven
Goodrich Eard
Armory Sites Mapped in Vernal by Utah General West
Brig. Gen. J. Wallace West and Col. George Huntsman toured Vernal for armory locations. The Utah Adjutant General and U. S. Property Officer met with Vernal Chamber of Commerce leaders to review sites. Huntsman outlined a three-section complex costing about 130000 dollars including storage, drill hall, office and ration areas.
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Utah
Chamber
Chris McKinlay
Jack Turner
George P. Roth
Ralph Ashton
Ralph Rolie
Frank Ward
Altes
Amory
Hotel Vernal
Col. Huntsman
Vernal Proclaims Governor Lew Day July 20
Mayor Henderson declares July 20 as Governor Lew Day in Vernal City to honor J Bracken Les Governor of the State of Commerce visiting Uintah Basin. Citizens urged to display flags and give a rousing welcome to the state sovereign during the Central Utah Project Echo Park Car oil industry era visit.
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J. Bracken Les
State of Commerce
Uintah Basin
Central
Utah
Echo Park
Leo
Crast
C. RR. Henderson
Vernal City
Lew Day
Vernal
Henderson
Book Matches Start Maeser Haystack Fire
A straw stack at Glen Oaks Maeser was destroyed by fire on Wednesday evening. A group of small boys found matches and started the blaze. the fire department fought flames for most of the night. The fence near the stacks was damaged.
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Glen Oaks
Maeser
Oil Worker Survives Jeep Crash Near Vernal
William M. McCarrell, 86, Vernal oil worker, escaped death when his Jeep lost control east of Vernal and tumbled four times. He was thrown clear and lay 40 feet from the wreck before the vehicle stopped. He was hospitalized with a skull fracture, severe head injuries, and multiple abrasions. His recovery was aided by watchful emergency responders and medical staff.
Carter Plans Multi Million Oil Exploration In Uintah Basin
Carter plans a multi million dollar oil exploration drive in the Uintah Basin with up to six million being spent, led by C Schorp of Tulsa. The effort includes potential refinery development in Salt Lake City and pipeline shipments to the west coast, contingent on big discoveries in the Basin. The project aims to exploit five million acres in the Basin while avoiding details of Roosevelt and Duchemey developments.
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Carter
Uintah Basin
C. Schorp
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Thea
Vics
Salt Lake City
Lake Gi
John R. Saan
Monager
Texas
Hie
Utah
Roosevelt
Duchemey
Plan To Organize Recreation By Chamber Committee
A Uintah County recreation plan proposes forming a Uintah County Recreational Board to coordinate and supervise activities for all ages. The board would control park facilities during summer, develop tennis, baseball and volleyball programs, supply equipment, and employ a full-time director. members include a city council member, county commissioner, and school board member with two more selected by those groups.
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nas_ Chamber
Commplan
Ilintah County
Uintah, Ao
Rare West
Ie Board
Eaere
Jaycee
Gadropathesa Facilites and Furnis
City Council
Uintah County Commissioners
Board of Education
McCook Ridge Fire Subdues After Large Range Blaze
Firefighters battled a 3000acre range fire at McCook Ridge near Ver nal, injuring Howard Cowan and causing air smoke as junipers and sagebrush ignited. Containment improved with no major injuries anticipated unless wind shifts. Darrell Glissen pleaded guilty for related counts, facing fines and suspended terms.
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Howard Cowan
Jensen Wooderwesk
McCook Ridge
Vernal
Dale Naylor
Community Church Plans Meet Monday
A gathering of church members and interested villagers is announced by N Stan Toy, minister. A potluck supper is planned at 7 p.m. on the church lawn followed by a business meeting at 8 p.m. in Kingsbury.
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Mit
Stan Toy
Kingsbury
Vernal Pioneer Day Festivities Planned All Day
Vernal celebrates Pioneer Day with daytime tennis and swimming exhibitions and an evening city park dance sponsored by the Vernal Junior Chamber of Commerce. Events include swimming and diving contests and a bathing beauty pageant for girls under eight to crown the Queen of the Wading Pool. Tennis demonstrations feature Ralph Ashton Vic Waite for Vernal and George Er and Paul iuatham for Roosevelt. A future instruction registration opportunity for tennis enthusiasts is offered. The open-air dancing starts at 9 p.m. after a diving display in the pool
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Vernal
Vernal Junior Chamber of Commerce
Ralph Ashton
Vic Waite
Georgeer
Paul Iuatham
Roosevelt
Wasatch and Uintah formations mark 7500 foot depth
Notes indicate Wasatch formations with total depth near 7500 feet and Uintah basin productive potential. The gas or oil prospects are described as productive in the Uintah Basin area with these geological targets.
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Wasatch
Amatuer Rodeo Draws Big Crowd Amid Bureau Office Change
A two night amateur rodeo at the Fairgrounds drew nearly 2 500 spectators as a new Bureau of Internal Revenue branch office was opened in Vernal. William J. Korth, district collector, announced the move with LeRoy as supervisor. Officials from the Vernal Rooping Club credited the event with prize money and community support as they prepared for the next round.
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inUux
Eltha Uinta
Dutheme Garandes
Bureau of Inter ‘Nal Revenue
Vernal
William J. Korth
Iota
LeRoy
Korth
Jocel
Uccessful
Fairgrounds
V¢ Roping Club
Ais
Egda
Vernal Catholics Plan St James Day Celebration
Vernal Catholics announce annual St James Day events led by Rev A A LeMay. High Mass on the morning of the 25th, breakfast served in the basement, evening bingo with prizes, social hour, and parish activities. Community invites all to attend and participate.
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Vernal
St. James
A. A. LeMay
Modern Union High School Building Scheduled For Completion
The July 21 completion date for the new Union High School, one mile east of Ore Welt, aims to allow equipment to be moved in for the new school year. Architect Henry P. Lake City notes the $600,000 structure will be a top quality facility, housing 500 students including 50 Indian students funded by a 50,000 grant from the Indian Service. The reinforced concrete, fireproof design features 93 fire doors, glazed black wainscot, acoustical panels, and modern cleaning efficient interiors.
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Union High School
Ore Welt
Henry P
Lake City
Iane Roosevelt
Alterra
Inlan Service
Forrest Stone
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Gov. Lee
Vernal Chamber
West
Maeser Haystack
Great
Estas
Darrell Glissen
Siemens
Community Church
M. Gonsenanione
Susie
Moon
Union ‘High
Conoe Fara
Exelum
Teleon Mg Aa
Jease
S. Collings
Peilles
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