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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1953

Page

11

Three New Red Wash Well Locations Reported

The Salt Lake Tribune notes Blanchard of California operates Hed Wash Field with The California Co. and announces three new Red Wash Unit well locations. Company official C. L. Pickett cites sand fracturing results raising Unit No. 5 from 65 to 221 bpd and Unit No. 7 from 80 to 312 bpd, signaling potential revival of depleted Rocky Mountain fields.

Diclonas C.L. Pickett California Co Denver Salt Lake Tribune Rocky Mountains Fleet Donald Wiich Ea Gatarnia Co Red Stanana Andard Red Wash Bane Ani Colorado Conservation Commission Utah

Tommy Dorsey Stops in Vernal Tonight

Tommy Dorsey and his band opened in Vernal last Thursday night at 8 o clock, entertaining with swing tunes at the local Palaces venue. The performance drew a lively crowd, with mentions of Snack Shop visits and a mood highlighted by the bustling Vernal scene.

Toatary Denver Breie

Funeral Services Held at Lapoint For Donna Elmer

Funeral services for Donna Sprouse Elmer 83 of Lapoint were held Tuesday at 11 am in the Lapoint ward chapel. She died Saturday at Toogevelt hospital from a cerebral hemorrhage. Born September 22 1917 in Lapoint she lived there most of her life. She married Elmer April 6 1941 in Pioche Nevada and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include her first husband two sons Terry Walker Lapoint and Glade Walker Roosevelt two sisters and three brothers. Burial was in Rock Point Cemetery Maeser.

Donna Sprouse Elmer Lapoint LM. Walker Elmer Toogevelt Hospital William and Mae Johnson Sprouse Bhe Ms. Elmer Pioche New Church of Jessus Christ of Latter-day Saints Band Terry Walker Glade Walker Roosevelt Slaters Thelma Winn Clyde Sprouse Bridgeland Mia Wanda Jensen Orem Ray Sprouse Vernal Eisel Sprouse Rock Point Maeser

RAM SALE COMMITTEE Continued from Page 1

The article notes that higher quality rams bring higher prices at sales and that top breeders invest in health, sanitation, and management to ensure successful registered sheep operations. It discusses buyer expectations, potential disappointments with inferior stock, and the value of select rams for strong results.

West Mill Anles Mre Keetch Keetch

Boxing slated for Imperial Hall Wednesday

Boxing debuts at Imperial Hall Wednesday July 0 beginning at 9 p m Promoter Orvel Hullinger says he has secured top six round bouts The main event features David Hackford Ft Duchesne versus Willie Price of Salt Lake in a clash for Price’s Salt Lake belt Semifinals pair Vernal locals Merlin Sprouse and Larry Eldridge meet Jimmy Ron City Johnson and Ernating of Salt Lake City in a fifteen round bout Preliminary fights to be announced Contact Hullinger if interested in future cards

Impera Tia Promotex Orvel Hullinger David Hackford Ft. Duchesne Willie Price Salt Lake David Ernest Lopez Utah Ernie Salt Lake City Merlin Sprousé Larry Eldridge Jimmy J Ron Johnson Salt Lake Hs Ards Ike Uintah Fosin Hta Yielgnt

The Bob Weavers Visit Artesia in Cheyenne Folks

Artesia news notes Jimmie Lee Dir and Mrs Bob Weaver of Cheyenne visit Artesia. Bob returns Sunday while Mrs Weaver remains. Jane Lancaster welcomed home from hospital Wednesday. Helen Guslotsen of Lakewood visiting with sister Billies Teovetta and Bill Heyer. Paula Allred of Willow Creek and Della Faw and Mrs Hareld Teovetta mentioned. Dick Dunnica and family welcome baby kin. Herod employed in Cheyenne. Hayden and Grilieth referenced.

Jimmie Lee Bob" Weaver Cheyenne Artesia Bob Weaver Jane Lancaster Hospital Iroesday Helen Guslotsen Lassine Blakel Oie Heels Jett Dick Dunnica Andite Ont Mra Sinckty Cameron Pats Herod Jmeent Wyo Hayden Grilieth

Uintah County Paves Vernal to Lapoint Road Section

Workers began hauling asphalt to pave a nine mile segment between Vernal and Lapoint with a half mile at the west end near Lapoint in excellent condition. Uintah County completes nine miles of paved road and plans two more miles toward Dry Fork Road, county road supervisor David Ellis says. Additional paving starts on a state road corridor between Fort Duchesne and Randlett under Federal aid project 1463.

Moa Uintah County Maeser Idatole Mc ernal-Lapoint Lapoint Atevel Fasphalt Dry Fork David Ellis Durhesna Randlett

Rangely Loses To Ashley In Vernal Schedule

Schedule shows Ashley defeating Rangely in a tournament at Vernal with multiple matchups including Maeser Jensen Bonanza and Tridell across July 28 29 and 30 at the Vernal ballpark. Some games canceled due to Chuck Wagon Dinner and Festival at the Stake Center.

Ashley Maeser Davis Vernal Lapoint Naples Jensen Rangely Bonanza Ve Tridell Ball Park Fray Isoa Stake Center

Colorado boat trips on Green and rivers hold dangers

The report lists officials and participants from the Colorado Game and Fish Department and Mountain Park, detailing two boating trips on the Green and Colorado rivers. It mentions representatives Norman Hees Wayne Seamen and Dick Diey, plus locals and families joining the outings.

Colorado Guido T Q Cinert Han Iainghom Geane Norman Hees Wayne Seamen Tolman Dick Diey Walton Poe Oats Hale Misan Ranch Aho

Blood donors urged to resume duties after donation

Despite restrictions, donors who gave blood will return to work within 12 hours. Heavy equipment crews and scaffold workers face guidance on rest and safe activity post donation. Nutritional guidance recommends light foods like toast and jelly. avoid cafes and fruit if advised.

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Willis Johnson Visites Vernal En Route to Texas

Willis Johnson of Butte Montana, en route to Texas for Continents Oil Co business, spent the weekend in Vernal with his parents Mr and Mrs Willits L Johnson and his brother Azer Johnson.

Willis Johnson Butte Mon Texas The Continents Oil Co Vernal Ped Willits L. Johnson Azer Johnson

River search ends in tragedy as student drowns

Donald Peterson and other students raced to the river after Paul Gleappeared. Dr Cline and Ranger Cecil Kirkus led a multiagency search with university students and local volunteers. The body was found downstream on a sand bar in an eddy after an all night effort.

Raye Saetin Donald Peterson Paul Pau Cline Parks Service Cecil Kirkus Max James Maurice Johnson EM Schneider Vernal Rivermnan Dr. Cling Ranger Kirkus Maur

Injury report from Duchesne wreck mentions multiple injuries

A Duchesne crash left several men injured. Eyewitness accounts describe a Studebaker collision on a road near town with at least two injured including Mr Curry treated for facial cuts and Mir Lopez with arm injuries and a broken right side. Patrolman Sgt Hatch cited Mr Curry for drunk driving.

Duchesne Ria Bey Ie Paik Dri Wit Sergey Seas Studebaker Rte Sgt. Hatch Mr. Curry Mir Lopez Bomazei Automobile Curry

Missing student found after river search tragedy inquiry

Names of youths and rescuers appear in a report about a river accident near Blue Hill where a body was recovered after swimming near a gate. Authorities, including Dr Cline and local services, cautioned about river dangers and expressed gratitude to the Parks Service, Sheriff’s office, Utah State Highway Patrol, and helpers who located the missing student.

Ee Johnson Ted Oppel William Inda Jack Coffman Pitosaurug MM Tolloshot Rangor Kirkus Blue Hill Clinegald Jess Nd Max James Toy Cal Cline Parks Service Sheriffs Office Utah State Highway Patrol

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