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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1951

Page

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Interior Committee OKs Ute 5 625 000 Program

Senators push Frontier Airlines renewal for Vernal air service citing Utah oil region needs. The Interior and Insular Affairs Committee approves a 5.625 million Ute Indians program with a 1000 payment to each Ute and plans for revolving loans, awaiting Senate floor action.

Interior Committee OK Utah Senate Committee Secretary of the Interior Congress U. S. Court of Claims

Western Barbecue Planned Saturday by Livestock Men

The first annual Cowboy Round-up of Uintah Cattle and Horse Growers Assocition will be held Saturday starting at 5 30 p m Festivities include barbecued beef and trimmings General chairman for entertainment is Lsaa jl I Merkley Beef provided by Joe ademith Freed and Mrs Joe Dodds decorations by Lee Sowards Special guests include State Cattle and Horse Growers Association led by President L C Montgomery Officials expect this to be the region s largest cattlemen social event The Uintah Cattle and Horse Association backs efforts to develop cattle and horse farming for members engaged in raising and caring for livestock

Uintah Cattle and Dee Yonings Entertainment Lsaa Jl I Merkley Joe Ademith Freed Joe Dodds Lee Sowards State Cattle and Hors Growers Association L. C. Montgomery Uintah Cattle and Horse Association

Oil News update on Carter and tribal discoveries near Vernal

Oil field notes report Rosemary I L Carter's well at 6865 feet in Strawberry Valley and Ute Tribal No. 1 Carter's in Duchesne at 454W, with core from 949 to 8985 feet and 17 feet of black shale. New Ute Tribal No. 2 in Duchesne and Roosevelt pool wells are described with drilling progress and equipment delays. Water found at Willow Creek unit and ongoing rotary tool work near Roosevelt and Leeton Phillips-Carter locations.

Rosemary LI Carter Vernal Strawberry Carter Jack A. Burnett Strawberry Valley Carter Duchesne Cse Leeton No Phillips-Carter Roosevelt Area Willow Creek New Willow Creek Nwne White River Toy M. Johnson Watson Oil

Hams Smoked To Ashes At Uintah Packing

About 400 to 500 dollars worth of meat was burned when the Uintah Packing Company’s smoke house caught fire early Tuesday. Rey Anderson, the manager, said meats are left overnight to soak and the fire was noticed at 8 a.m. No insurance coverage was cited and replacements will be needed.

Suite Packing Company Rey Anderson Anderson Mall

Nature Lovers Enjoy Trip Down Green River

A Denver group of conservationists completed a riv er run through Yampa and Green River canyons of Dinosaur National Monument and praised the area. Members include George Kelley Jon W Penfold Don Peach Arthur H Carhart and others with two women sharing the journey to show feasibility of future trips.

Yampa Green River Dinosaur National Monument George Kelley The Colorado Forestry and Horticultural Society Jon W. Penfold Izaak Walton League of America Don Peach Ras Lo Arthur H. Carhart Don Bloch National Speleological Society Washington, D.C D. EB. Johnson Edward J. Welch Denver, Or

Ubic Slates Farm Home Specialists At Basin Convention

At the Uintah Basin Industrial Convention in Roosevelt August 8 to 10 Ezra Taft Benson of the LDS Church will speak on agricultural problems. The slogan is Colorado River Utahs Last Water Hole and college speakers will cover canning dairy and beef topics. Teen activities are highlighted.

Uintah Basin Roosevelt Ezra Taft Benson LDS Church Colorado River Utah Teen

Field House Gains Valuable Volumes

The Utah Field House of Natural History receives rare out of print fossil literature from the Carnegie Museum in Pittsburgh. Dozens of volumes on mammal and reptile fossils from the Uintah Basin and nearby mountains join the library, aiding fossil identification. Princeton and Yale also contributed gifts to the Field House Library.

LeRoy Kay Utah Field House of Natural History Carnegie Museum Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Ulnta Basin Princeton Yale Field House

Red Cross Seeks Flood Relief Funds From Public

Ray E Nash Uintah County Red Cross chair urges urgent nationwide donations to aid Kansas Missouri Oklahoma and Illinois flood victims. He notes at least 45 900 families are affected by the disaster and funds will restore public facilities with direct transmission to stricken areas.

Uintah County Red Cross Nash

Gov Lee Warns Vernal Crowd on Government Interest

Gov J Bracken Lee told about 200 people at the Vernal Chamber of Commerce annual meeting that "Work Save Vote and Pray" are pillars of freedom. He urged citizens to assume responsibility for government before it is too late and praisedEcho Park Dam as beneficial for Utah while criticizing wasteful spending abroad.

Gov. J. Bracken Lee Echo Park Dam Lee Anid Lee

Reclamation Chief Criticizes Uninformed Dam Opponents

Reclamation Chief condemns opponents as uninformed during a public discussion at an Old Folks Dinner. The event featured Camp Utahn members, a fashion show, and performances by Laurie Caldwell Mae Jorgensen Dorothes Parent and the DUP chorus with Marie Paulsen Hox Sma Mae Jorgensen.

Anatin Petit Bates Laurie Caldwell Mae Jorgensen Dorothes Parent de Pinents Re Hatcha Chellus Caldwell Carne Richardson DUP Marie’ Paulsen Hox Sma Mae Jorgensen Molly Darling Eula Southam Nelle Richens Marie Palusen

Pioneer Day Celebrations Yield Swim and Tennis Champs

After a daylong Pioneer Day, Vers Nat tops a pie-eating contest and diving events crown Melvin Rowley and Gerald Rowley as champions. In tennis Ralph Ashton and Victor Waite edge Paul Stringham and George Miller. Queen of the Wading Pool honors go to LeNieta Burke with a list of winners following for diving and swimming events.

Jaycees Jenni Couse Oy Park Floridit Haden Eees Fred Calder Melys Rowley Vernal Ralph Ashton Victor Waite Roosevelt Paul Stringham George Miller LeNieta Burke Melvin J. Burke Melvin Rowley Cloyd McCarrell Dale Johnson Gerald Rowley Gene Conrad

Civic Clubs Meet in Loa Saturday

The Associated Civic Clubs of Southern and Eastern Utah will convene in Wayne County. J Duggan and committee chairs are urged to attend with an executive board at 10 30 a m and a public meeting at 2 p m A banquet follows at 8 p m A proposed color order on advertising and the scenic resources of the security area will be discussed.

Civic Clubs Southern Utah Wayne Coun J. Duggan Packers Ary

Over 100 Scouts Enjoy Annual Encampment

Over 100 Scouts and Scouters from Vin Roosevelt Moon roi Districts attended the annual encampment. The event featured advancement demonstrations and skill showcases, with Vernal First Ward Troop scoring 219 points to win the contest out of 240. Other high scorers included Maeser 214 and Vernal Second 202. Attendance included Vernal Second 115 Maeser 10 and Vernal First Roosevelt Second, with several districts and leaders listed and food drives noted.

Vin Roosevelt Roi Hela Ein “Bute Encam Swasey's Hole Vernal Talmage Bluebell Mr Emmons

Sidewalk Curb and Gutter Plan for Fifth West Street

Vernal City proposes sidewalk on both sides of Fifth West Street from Main Street to 270 North with added curb and gutter. Estimated total cost 12 200 dollars, abutters pay 10 300 dollars. protests must be in writing by proper owners.

Vernal City Council Fifth West Street Main Street 270 North Avene Second East Street Hucal Px Abe

Dinosaur National Monument Limited Access By Car In Early Stage

A fragmented 1909 article describes Dinosaur National Monument spanning over 200000 acres across Utah and Colorado with only a small portion reachable by car. It notes a three mile drive from headquarters to the mouth of Spit Mountain Gorge and warns much of the area remains inaccessible wilderness with scarce water.

Dinosaur, National Monument Colorado Evince Warters Utah Headquarters Spit Mountain Uinta Mountains Dinosaur National Monument Earl Douglas

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