El Paso Gas closes deal to drill well
El Paso Natural Gas Co and Standard Oil of California agree to drill a Canyon block well east of Carlotta Peak. Warren L. Taylor notes the 49,100-ork region and an undivided interest in the project. El Paso plans a 8200 foot drill to reach the Man Vardo formation, with a dry hole previously reported at Jack Garter’s location.
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el Paso Natural Goo Co
Wed- Eik
Standart
Company of California
Warren L. Taylor
Bi Uso
Salt Linke Division
el Paso
Taylor
Man Vardo
Carlor
Fl Paso
Peter's
Or Shen Natural Gas Co
Trent
Tennis tourney finals set after rain delays
George Miller and Paul Stringham clash in the semifinals while Ken Sowards and Bert Carroll play in the other semi. Doubles finals Sunday at the Uintah courts with singles and doubles trophies on the line. The event, directed by Ralph Ashe and coached by Marcus Garrett, draws players from Utah and beyond as regional and national contenders compete.
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Nayer
George Miller
Barr
Ralph
Victor ‘Waite Ome Ihn ‘Temple
Jim Hall
Ana
Oes de
Rupple
Ord Gardner
Ralph ‘Ashe
Marcus Garrett
Uintah Coun
Ner
Ts Tw
United Tates
Bernard Bartzen
United
Stal
Whiterooks Eilene Endter Returns to Calif
Mrs. Eilene Endter of Pate Keach Cal has been visiting at the Elbert Smith home. She plans to return home by bus Monday morning. Nona Golding welcomes a new baby son born July 24 at her mother Eisie Twitchell’s home. The Roy Adams family is moving to Ft Duchesne. Dan Smith of Orem and Patsy Gilbert of Gusher visit. Several locals attend a gathering with the Crozier family and others in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modesna Smith
Eilene Endter
Pate
Keach
Cal
Elbert Smith
Nona Golding
Eisie Twitchell
Sarah ,Crozier
Zon Dale
Nepta
Francis Crozier
Roy Adams
Ft. Duchesne
Dan Smith
Orem
Patsy Gilbert
Gusher J Vis
Doris Claward
Verma Hoopa
Filbert’ Smith
Wedlerday
Vernal Utah Public Pool Details and Safety Notes
A report on the Vernal pool describes recirculation and filtration three times per day with a flow of up to 376 gallons per minute. Manager Louis Fife oversees about 10,000 users including youths and adults and emphasizes sanitation, testing by the Utah State Department of Health, and safety rules for different pools. The article covers operating hours, free swim times, and staff members Larry Burke and Jean Goodrich with emphasis on cleanliness and safety procedures.
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Sodarch
Jretar
Changin
Louis Fite
Fife
Utah
Meath
Ying Lana Pa
Willy
Ee Gard
Oaks
Larry Burke
Jean Goodrich
Lea
Utah State Department of Nealth
Floyd Bingham
Bertuuse
Cra Fk
Ana Uintah
al Naien
Grand opening adds new Utoco service station in Skaetheam
The Utoco service station debuts with cutting edge gear for propulsion and a bright floor display. Ralph Walker directs construction while Baton tag serves as manager. A grand opening on August 14 features a special used car sale and a new sales showroom highlights.
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Hanyie Mahojoota
Utoco
Skaetheam
Heldon Baton Tag
Haa
Ralph Walker
Mr. Eaton
Lloyds Motor Service Will Open This Weekend
Co owners Loyd and Fon Eaton announce Lloyds Motor Service is open at 390 Wat Wain. The two white stucco buildings with red trim house the station and the garage offices parts department and a new car wing. Friday and Saturday August 14 and 15 mark the opening with the service station already in operation.
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390 West Main
Lisyd
Lloyd’s Motor Service
Lionas Talon
Case
Wat ‘Wain
Loyd
Fon Eaton
Vernal Church Softball Schedule and Playoff Notice
Calendar of Vernal Church softball games from August 3 to August 12 shows Vernal teams vs Bonanza Jensen Rangely Maeser Tridel Naptes and Ashley with times from 6:30 to 9:00 all games at the ball park unless noted. Regional playoffs slated August 8 to 12 with all-church final August 19 to 22 and makeup games arranged as needed.
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Vernal
Rangely
Maeser
Bonanza
Jensen
Davis
Naples
Jensen Va. Maeser
Ashley Va. Maeser
Glines Vu
Tridell
Tridel
Handlety Will Get City Center Plans Listed
A fragment from a Vernal newspaper notes remodeling of the old school building into a city center in Fort Duchesne and plans for a pulldown feature. Elizabeth Taylor, formerly of Vernal, visited her son Lenoy Taylor and his wife after a year in Chicago with Dr. and Mrs. Frank Murphy's family, arriving in Vernal at the start of July.
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Largo
Dovoiaat
Duchesne
Elon
Elizabeth Taylor
Vernal
Lenoy Taylor
Chicags
Frank Murphy
Tuly
Autopsy clues in missing hunter case near Lost Pines
The report details a missing hunter in the Lost Pines area, with Charles Young missing after separating from Carter during a deer hunt. After weeks of searches by oil crews, volunteers, and officials, only one clue—a class ring inscribed University of Pittsburgh 1951—was found, with the youth presumed to have attempted an escape message.
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Lost Pines
Lance
Carter
Mr. Young
Uintah
Vernal Satury Day
University of Pittsburg
Chuck Wagon Dinner Cake Winners at Park Stake Center
The Chuck Wagon Dinner square dance event at the Stake Center lot honored Alice Kidd and Marguerite Colton as cake baking winners after judging by the panel. Seven cakes entered, proceeds benefiting local fund drives. Festival run by Lynn Murdock with Uintah Stake Presidency support. entertainment led by Louly Fife and Frank Walker. games by Charles Alfred.
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Stake Center
Alice Kidd
Marguerite Colton
Specifl
Lynn Murdock
Uintah Stake
Louly Fife
Frank Walker
Charles
Alfred
Farm tour highlights alfalfa yields and weed control
A farm tour across Colton Lapoint and surrounding areas highlighted alfalfa production, with Colton reporting a fivefold increase over five years and one plot yielding 2.8 tons per acre, aiming for five tons. Inspectors noted weed control progress on Ballard and Mangum farms and praised TVA fertilizer trials at Pickup, plus a one fourth million dollar alfalfa seed crop in Ouray Valley.
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Tugh Wy Colton
Colton
Laris Woolley
Lapoint
Ballard
Squire Mangum
LaRue
Randlett
Quray Valley
Nielson
Acord
Ouray Velley
Vernal
Road Work Opens on US Highway 40 Segment
Gravel crews led by Stan Rovhina and Niles Haslem, with State Road workers, are paying a mile on the U S Highway 40 from southeast Vernal east to the curve. Harold McKee, road foreman, says traffic will pass under construction with only brief closures for final coating.
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Stan Rovhina
Niles Haslem
Ond
Sth
Vernal
Harold Mc‘Kee
Trafic
Alvin Weeks Attends Lions Convention Opening Speaker Helen Keller
Alvin Weeks attended the Lions convention where about 4 600 delegates participated. World figure Helen Keller opened sessions and praised Lions for aiding the blind and others. Weeks, the lone Uintah Basin delegate, later met Governor Melilanks and other officials to discuss post conference matters.
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Alvin Weeks
Weeks
Uintah Ba
World Fenage
Helen Keller
Minolty Alethet Sovernor
Mel Ilanks
Salem
Lady Lions
Investment drive sparks chatter amid rising interests
Ambiguous figures and fragmented names clue a growing money push. References to millions, a Tulsa based Carter operation, and new sites in Texas and Broadla hint at a regional expansion. Names such as Way MacKay and McCormick appear amidst shifting production notes and a stalled project near Red Wash.
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Ron Bee
Mr. Way
MacKay
Carter
Tulsa
Olin
Duchene
Texday
Broad la
W. McCormick
Vere Inal
Bamberger
Walker Hollow
Red
Wallcs Will Begin Art Exhibit Award Prep
Meritorious work recognized for service, with awards planned in Utah and City Hat. A youth art exhibit includes watercolors and oils, with a new flower show style region for teens. A dance at the court and a fundraiser for funds. Grandparents visit Salt Lake City, and Junior Gleaners and Ballard cleaners attend a Lake Oregon camporee.
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Utah
Arita
Otis
Rte
Tonmin Court
Mr Rights
East Lake City
Tuesothe
Lees
Ballard
Lake Boren
Terald ‘Theron Robb
Jack “Adams
Dale Christensen
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el Paso Gas
Whiterooks
Calif
Neta Smith
Eimmer
Toy ‘Adaras
Vernal Church
Handlety
Uintah Basin
Lywees
Victory Park
Page Ny
Tayt
Bisquick
Latys
Miracle
A Nate
Doe
Wese
Skaggs
Rai
Stores
Wallcs
Kempton and Son
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