Associated Pipeline Plans Move To Vernal
Associated Pipeline plans move its Vernal headquarters as 300 workers families will relocate for 60 to 90 days. Jim Ed Andrews heads Associated Pipeline Construc tors, Inc. and will move from Manila to Vernal to ease travel to the Spread from Greenriver to Jensen. Pipe has been laid for 20 miles of 73 and lies ready for burial while grading nears Little Hole ranch. Potential delays arise from right of way issues between Little Hole and Jensen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Ed Andrews
Associated Pipeline
Constructors, Inc
Manila
Vernal
Vernal Chamber of Commerce
Pacific Northwest Pipeline Company
Greenriver
Wye
Jensen
Linwood
Utah
Little Hole Ranch
Little Hole
Funeral rites honor Frank Peters logging camp victim
July 15 services in Vernal pay high tributes to Frank Peters an 18 year old who died in a logging camp accident. Bishop Ralph Siddowsy led the ceremony with Harmon Sowards praising his fine character and friendly disposition. Uintah High School classmates and teachers remembered his attitude toward school work sports and friends. The service included home prayer by Royce Mowrey and invocation by Blaine Lee with a quartet singing I Need Thee Every Hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Peters
Vernal
First Ward
Ralph Siddowsy
Harmon S. Sowards
Harold Hullinger
Peters
Uintah High School
Frank
Eva P. Hatch
Royce Mowrey
Blaine Lee
Ora Fay War
Vernal Racing Meet Revives Local Sporting Attraction
Vernal Racing Association officials announced plans for a Friday and Saturday race meet at the Fairgrounds. President Carl Allen and secretary Glendon Rhoades lead a committee including Chet Henderson and others. Entries from top horse owners across Utah, Colorado, Nevada, and Wyoming came in, with seven daily races featuring quarter horses and thoroughbreds. A pony race for youths under 14 and arena attractions like jackpot calf roping are lined up amid track improvements and a newly installed rail. Tickets are sold by Kiwanis members and local businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Vernal Racing Association
Fairgrounds
Carl Allen
Glendon Rhoades
Chet Henderson
Orvel Hullinger
Lawrence Allen
Cile Frisby
BE. W. Belcher
Utah
Colorado
Nevada
Wyoming
Kiwanis Club
Two Dead and Two Hurt in Artesia Car Wreck
Two Yakima tourists died and two others were injured five miles east of Artesia on Highway 40 when the driver lost control. Eva Mae Thomas, 49, died at the scene. her father James H Cochran, 67, died after hospital admission. Injured were Marie 13 and Jimmie 11. Officer Patroman Bob Similison led the investigation. The car was a 1955 Cadillac with under 1400 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artesia
Yakima, Wash
Eva Mae Thomas
James H Cochran
Pane
Marie
Jimmie
Patroman Bob Similison
Deb Casada Wins Glenwood Springs Golf Open
Deb Casada of Vernal topped the field with an 18 hole score of 72 to win the Glenwood Springs Golf Open ahead by four strokes. Other Vernal players included Corne Asmus Jerry Casada Buddy Orchard Bob McNiet and Grant Leavitt in a first open appearance for Casada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wating
Sunny Wophy
Glenwood Springs
Colo
Deb Casada
Vernal
Mr. Casada
Corne Asmus
Jerry ‘Casada
Buddy Orchard
Bob McNiet
Grant Leavitt
Casada
California Co to step up Red Wash drilling in Uintah County
The California Company plans a bold exploration program at Red Wash Field in Uintah County during late 1955 and early 1956. A USGS filing outlines drilling at least five development wells and alternating step outs at the jelly pool, with Red Wash Unit No 37 nearing completion as a natural gas producer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
California Co
Red Wash Field
Uintah County
Robert W. Beriche
Standard Oil Company of Califortug
Denver
United States Geological Survey
Russell McMann
Northwest Exploration
USGS
Red Wash
Rio Blanco Man Killed by Derrick Truck at Oil Site
Walter Eberly, 35, of Piceance Creek, was killed when a 15-ton Auto Car County truck owned by R W Jones Trucking struck him as he watched drilling work on a test well at Hunter Gulch in Rio Blanco County. The accident occurred after the nearby rig noises drew Mr. Eberly into the path of the backing vehicle. Coroner Clyde Stephenson and Sheriff Russell Harp ruled the death accidental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Blanco County
R. W
Bob) Jones
Vernel
Walter Eberly
Piceance Creek
Hunter Gulch
Eberly
Clyde Stephenson
Russell Harp
Art Eberly
Piceancé Creek
Moon Lake Dominates Pioneer Day Holiday Crowds
Moon Lake drew the largest crowd during the Pioneer Day weekend in the Ashley National Forest noted by forest supervisor Gilbert B. Doll. Hundreds enjoyed fishing boating and lake relaxation while both Moon Lake Campground and Moon Lake Resort were packed. About 1400 visitors used the Red Cloud Loop road from Vernal and back via Dry Fork with many camping along the north fork of Duchesne River. Roughly 1200 visited the Uinta Canyon recreation areas with many camping overnight. Continued on page gL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiacyst
Forestry —_ Association
Gilbert Doll
New Ashley National Forest
High Uintas
Bill Wolf
Whiterocks
Jesse Palm
Anderson's Pass
Yellowstone
Lambert
Ashley National Forest
Moon Lake
Gilbert B. Doll
Camp Ground
Moon Lake Resort
Red Cloud Loop
Vernal
Dry Fork
North ‘Fork
Duchesne
Uinta Canyon
Dure
Ente
Dell
Spirit Lake
Three Lakes
Colorado River Bill Action Postponed to January Session
In Vernal Utah a regional fish planting report was given by Darnell Haws of the Fish Committee of Vernal Rod and Gun Club. He noted heavier plantings this year and over 100 petition copies circulated regarding treatment of local plantings. The Upper Colorado River Storage Project vote was postponed to January 1956 due to uncertain House passage and strong opposition from the Southern California water lobby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado River Bill House
Darnell Haws
Fish Committee
Vernal Rod and Gun Club
Vernal Chamber of Commerce
Haws
Utah Fish and Game
Lee
Roosevelt
Jensen
Oaks Park
Beaver Ponds
Brush Creek
Ashley Creek
Whiterocks
Dry Fork-Twins
Ashley
J. Perry Egan
Max G. Abbott
Nof
Corral
Colorado
Williams A. Dawson
Utah
Edwin C. Johnson
Sen. Watking
Sam Rayburn
Joseph Martin
Martin
Congress
Sen
Stingham
Upper
Colorado River
West
Srith
California
Thay
Aqualantes
Grass Roots
Eras
Eramades
Ommitts Eee Neon Congress
Agalny
Heroes of Mine Disaster Medal Ceremony at Bonanza
Joe Postman and George Collins received valor medals at Bonanza ceremonies for rescuing comrades after the Nov 3 1053 mine explosion. Awards by Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association, made by Otto Wiesley. Attendees included American Asphalt Association officials and families from Soranza and Vernal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Postman
George Collins
Bonanza
Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association
Otto Wiesley
Utah State Industrial Commission
American Asphalt Association
Soranza
Vernal
Wiesley
UBIC Opens in Roosevelt Aug 3 with speakers and stars
The 1955 Uintah Basin Industrial Convention begins Wednesday Aug 3 in Roosevelt with a parade sponsored by the American Legion chaired by Fran Harrison. Dr Royden Braithwaite of the College of Southern Utah will present Better Living at the first session. UBSC queen Jo Ann Walker and attendants are named. Parley R Neeley will discuss The United Basin and the Central Utah Project. Beatrice Tanelian will speak to women on consumer education. Robert S Murdock will address irrigation in the men’s division. An LDS doll show and games for children are planned, plus a Lashlott show for teenage girls. Two nights of top stars are scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah Basin
Roosevelt
American Legion
Fran Harrison
Royden Braithwaite
College of Southern Utah
Cedar City
Park of “Better Living
UBSC
Joann Walker
Carol Cook
Leora Wilson
Mation
United Basin
Central Utah
Beatrice Tanelian
Salt Lakes
Robert S. Murdock
Duches
LDS Church
Thunderstorms End Six Week Drought in Uintah Basin
Rainfall of about an inch broke a six week dry spell across Uintah Basin. Ranchers and farmers praised the storm as a boon for sheep, lambs, and forage growth. Officials noted general soaking of forests and public lands with improved pasture and potential higher winter range production. Forecasters predicted partly cloudy conditions with more thunderstorms over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah Basin
Howard Williams
Ainish Wooalgrowers
Williarms
Uintah Baldy
Bureau of Land Management
Hey
Vernal
Wider Highways Seen Solution To Utah's Growing Traffic Load
Utah's State Roads Commission outlines a shift from longer to wider highways to handle rising traffic. Chairman H. J. Corlelssen says plans target a road that remains adequate 20 years after completion. Interstate and major routes may become four lanes, with widening already improving vision in the Vernal area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
State Roads Commission
Road Commission
H. J. Corlelssen
Vernal
Mason Baugh Mines Uranium Claims in White River Area
J D Baugh a Marysville California masonry contractor has bought several uranium mining claims in the White River area. He employs four men who are stripping and building an ore loading platform. The ore is reported to be of good grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.D. Baugh
Marysville
Calif
White River
Bursen
Baugh
Park City
Trigge
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Frontier Airlines
Uintas
Rio Blanco
Bonanza Mine Heroes
Joe Postma
George Cellina
Jook
Joe
George
UBIC
Mason
White River Area
Jack ‘Shier
Tahoe
Mra
Shier
Ace Revels Sons
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