Rangely Deep Test Well Shot With Nitro-Xycerine
The Rangely oil field deep test well by California company was shot Tuesday in the Weber sands at about 5000 feet. Eight shots totaling 725 pints of nitroglycerine were lowered in a string and set off simultaneously. Oil sands are about 87 feet thick here. the well has drilled deeper without oil yet. After new casing and mud clearance, a substantial oil yield is expected, though natural flow versus pumped output remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rangley
California Company
Weber
Ver nal Gun Club to Host Visit on Pheasant Crop Damage
Henry B Millecam reports that Ne wells B Cook state fish and game commissioner will visit Vernal soon to investigate damages claimed by farmers from Chinese pheasants in the Ashby Valley. Farmers say crops suffer substantial harm in several cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry B Millecam
Vernal Gun and Rifle Club
Newell B Cook
Fish and Game
Vernal
Ashby Valley
Detomasi Couple Wins License to Wed
Fred Detomasi of Roosevelt son of Peter Detomasi and Miss Dor tha Hannah Daviison on dune 2 secured 4 license to wed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Detomasi
Roosevelt
Peter Detomasi
Dortha
Hannah Daviison
Dune
Twenty Years Ago in Belek and Vernal News Briefs
A mix of local notes from Belek and Vernal covers births such as an eleven pound baby boy born May 25 to Mr and Mrs John Cook of Naples, arrivals of Dr Werten Colton from New York, lay visits praising Vernal’s growth, a reunion for Marvel Lay, and historical lore about Ely Lay and Butch Cassidy. Reports note wolves killing sheep near Wad Mountain and local travel for new Ford auto purchases, plus students returning from Provo and Salt Lake courses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bennions
Elisha Campbell
John Cook
Naples
P White
Walter
San Dhe
White
Werten Colton
New York
Columbia University
Colton
Sat Lake Ely
Lay
Venal
Wilcox
Marvel
Mr Lay
Bages Woods
Marned
Ely Lay
Butch Cassiday
Neteen
Zora Colton
Salt Lary
National Educational Association
George E Adams
Correderpis Ieterang
Chattanooga
Tenn
Lookout Mountain
Missionar Ridge
Chickamauga
Wad Mountain
W Odonnell
H C Hullinger
Alice Hackling
Edith Davis
Mary Merkley
May Emert
Provo
Lula Odekirk
Salt Lake
Henegers Business College
Funeral for Orin Pete Samuels Held in Vernal
The funeral for Orin P Samuels son of former Salt Lake City mayoral family was held Friday in the Vernal Second Ward chapel with Bishop Pontha Calder presiding. Speakers included Archie Johnson and Yuller Remington, with floral tributes and musical numbers, followed by interment at Maes cemetery under Ernest Eaton’s grave dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orin P Samuels
Edward D Samuels
Salt Laks City
Hayden
Colorado
Vernal
Second Ward
Pontha Calder
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake
Earl Lewis
Archie Johnson
Yuller Remington
Watd
Joseph A. Cornwall
Beautiful
Isle
Mervin Thomas
Vernal Withdraws From Uintah Stake Baseball League
Conversation Camp boys replace Vernal in the Uintah Stake league as many top players are away. Forest Convenience camp boys on the Ashley National Forest are set to fill the schedule, with Vernal players largely from home. The second game is slated for Saturday afternoon June 10 and weekly scores will be published. The schedule lists matchups among Maeser, Davis, Tridell, Glines, Lapoint, and Naples with dates through July and July 24.
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Vernal First Ward
Uintah Stake
the Forest
Ashley National Forest
Ellionvillie
Vernal
Jung
Naples
Maesetr
Davis
Trideil
Gimes
Lapoint
Lapant
Maeser
Tridel
Glines
Tridell
Lapoint Maeser
Glmnes
Maeser Davis
Lapoirt
Tride
Vernal to Open New Hall on US 4 With Public Access
Arthur Bayver and Wiley Bau cum of Foxters report a new hall over the state line on US 4 near Vernal. The hall features a 30 by 60 foot floor and double fire resistant construction. A restaurant building will operate in connection with the hall and it opens this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Bayver
Wiley Baucum
Foxters
State Line
US 4
J J Stanton o Craft Registered at Local Hovel
A registration entry from June notes J J Stanton o Craft listed at a local hovel. The fragment hints at a crafts registration or workshop listing in a small community record.
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J J Stanton
Loca
Local Boxers Box at Uintah High in Vernal Showdown
Uintah Basin boxing fans will see a top notch card at Uintah High School gym on Monday June 19 featuring Cherokee Bassey and Mog Warren as headliners. Virtus McConklis Preston Fletcher Martin Jarrell Floyd Walker Charley Joe Clyde Hall and Archie Walsh will also headline several eliminations and a potential battle royal as Future Farmers of Uintah High School sponsor the event under H M Lundell. Reserved seating is sold in advance with full protection for ticket holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah High School
Uintah Basin
Bassey
Vernal
Mog’ Warren
Salt Lake
Colorado
Martin Jarrell
Lapuint
Roosevelt
Rich
Bill Anderson
Roorevel
Ina
Floyd Walker
Archie Walsh
Whiterocks
Charley Joe
Wilson
Clyde Hall
Ferron Hall
Future Farmers of the Uintah High School
H M Lundell
Vernal City Council hears water system report
Vernal City Council members met with Major R C Cropper and city officers Wednesday evening to discuss routine matters and hear a water system report. Superintendent Frank Hatch said leaks along the line likely come from drainage around the pipe and opened joints, noting only a few locations remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal City Council
R C Cropper
Frank Hatch
Hatch
Brief Illness Takes Life of John F. Evans
John F. Evans 89, longtime stockman of Ashley Valley and Bush Creek area, died after kidney trouble and Brights disease at Vernal Tuesday evening. Born August 16 1873, he moved to Ashley Valley with uncle Edmond Etzis and was a Bank of Vernal director and Coprac Critto association counselor. Survived by wife Gladys Middleton, son Wilford II, daughter Laura, three stepchildren, and siblings. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm in Second Ward chapel with speakers H Walter Woolley and Wm H Siddoway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Evans
Bush Creek
Ashley Valley
Colorado
Brush Creek Ranch
Evans
Uintah Basin
Utah
Edmond Etzis
Big Brush Creek
Bank of Vernal
Coprac Critto Association
John H Evans
Fair Lake Valley
Bernard
Eliza Hughes Evans
Airs Gladys Middleton
Wilford
Laura
Aiso
Seapoint Team Remains Unbeaten In Uintah Stake Season
The Seapoint baseball squad holds a perfect record, with all victories this season, asserting their status as one of the strongest teams in the Uintah Stake league as they continue to lead the standings.
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Seapoint
Feld
Uintah Stake
World’s Fair Sandwich to Boost Exposition Ads
A bacon and mayonnaise sandwich as a promotive dish for the Exposition will be showcased in hotels and restaurants nationwide. The recipe uses a half cup chopped bacon to two teaspoons mayo and aims to become popular in homes and clubs.
Little Water Mine Damage Case Dominates Courthouse Docket
A major suit against General Motors Acceptance Corp over damages at the Little Water coal mine during the Delco light plant repossession consumed most of the district court’s time. J Grockitt and R A Alexander, Uintah Fuel Co, claim heavy copper wire was torn, timbers removed, and the mine allowed to cave in. The case aims to determine rightful ownership of the Little Water mine near Deep Creek north of Lapoint.
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General Motors Acceptance Corporation
Little Water
Delcoight
Plaingysa J
Deep Creek
Lapoint
Joseph Marx
James L Grockett
Reseooce Hall
Lee Phearon
Abbie Lisk
Charles Wyman
Leon Arbella
C . Hancock
N A. Taylor
A. M Myrup
Moore Reservoir Company
Abe VW Turner
Wool Tops Farm Commodity Advances in Six Weeks
A Bureau of Agricultural Economics report shows wool prices rising sharply in the third week of May. Domestic wool on the Boston market jumped 43 to 70 percent above the March 1933 low, and 70 to 120 percent above July 1932 lows as new clip wool arrives in eastern markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Boston
National Wool Center
Utah Art Studio to Open With Formal Ceremonies
Utah Art Studio opens June 11 at Reservoir Park South Temple 13th East Salt Lake City. Opening includes Governor Blood Mayor Marcus and Commissioner Finch remarks at four. From June 12 the gallery offers daily 11 am to 10 pm public access with exhibitions and tearoom service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah Art Studio
Art Burn
State of Utah
Reservoiy Park
South Temple
13Th Fast
Salt Lake City
Utah Art
H H Blood
Lews Marcus
Warry DL Finch
Utah
Library Donations Support Utah County Library Programs
Mrs Elizabeth Manker reports donations totaling books and small sums from multiple contributors including First Ward Vernal boy BF O Sisterhood and several clubs. Funds will cover magazine subscriptions and child life relief needs while the library will be closed Saturdays in summer.
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Elizabeth Manker
Lhwratian
Utah County
T T Johnston
Rheaia Thorne
Sisterhood
Beaux Arts
Twentieth Century Club
Utopia Club
Child Life Relief Society
Relief Society
Uintah School Board meeting notes address staffing and buses
The Uintah School Board retained Superintendent Olson for the coming year and reduced his 1999-34 salary accordingly. It approved bidding for bus route operations and discussed student transport needs in Deep Creek Lapoint Ouray road and Uintah High School routes. A Jensen delegation urged hiring a specific teacher for next year while other routine matters and a budget outlook for June 30 were noted. A strong push supported the Uintah Basin Industrial Convention with plans for August 9 10 and 11 and a program led by Peterson and extension staff to highlight educational features and Indian relations across the Uintah Basin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah
Olson
Olwens
Uintah County Teachers Association
Bell Labrum
Ethel Taylor
Deep Creek
Lapoint
Robert Moore
Randlett
Ouray
Wooley
Dunley
Taylo
Wallbroam Randlett
Uintah High School
Jensen
J B Calder
Lester Bingham
Dry Mork
Maaser
Uintah Basin
Ecitizens
U. S
Indiana
UBT
Hirth School
Peterson
Extension Service
U.8 A & Specialiste
Prist
Duchesne
UBIC
Mrs Ami Mrs Garret Case of Jensen in Vernal
Mrs ami Mrs Garret Case of Jensen visited Vernal on a Wednesday seeking medical aid.
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Ami
Garret Case
Jensen
Vernal Community News Highlights And Local Developments
The article notes band practice twice weekly and a revived Glorious Fourth atmosphere. It reports Uncle Jerry Murray and Ward attending the Salt Lake jubilee with a new threshing machine from Indian Canyon. Vernal gains a graded street, a new drug store planned with Colpin and Dr Hirth, and local mining chatter at Steinaker Draw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashley Uardelp
Jerry Murray
Son Ward
Salt Lake
Indian Canyon
Vernal Avenue
Coltharps State South
Holdaway Corner
P.of
Talmage
United States
W He Burton
Salt Lake City
Rowland Hall
Florence
Vernal
Futue
E —E Colpin
Charles Hirth
Lhe Steinaker
Brigham Young Academy
Ad Plomas
Warren Colton
Birda Billings
Theodore Johnson
Jennie Johnson
Alice Gardner
Mae Timothy
Provo
B. Y Academy
Theogore Johnson
B Y Academy
Funeral Services Held in Naples For Mary Shaw
Funeral services for Mary A H Shaw were held at the home of Mrs Eden Powell last Thursday afternoon at 2 pm with Travall inviting presiding. The music came from a double mixed quartet with selections including Rest Sweet Rest and Beyond. Speakers were Charles Wrext A G Goodrich and M M Fatty. Interment followed in Vernal cemetery with grave dedication by Chas iFL Pierce. Mary A H Shaw born Barkershaw England November 17 1864 came to Vernal in 1909 and had lived with her sister Mrs Eden Powell since then. Heart trouble caused her death May 30 1933.
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Naples
Mary
HL Shaw
Colen Powell
Travall Tianwhring
Charles Wrext
A G Goodrich
M M Fatty
John Kay
Joseph Collier
Owe
Harden Ivan
Norman Powel
Weldon Allred
Howard Williams
Vernal
Chas
Ifl Pierce
Mary A. H Shaw
Shaw
Barkershaw
England
Eden Powell
Shay
Women accompany to Salt Lake Temple project
Mrs Susie Shaffer Miss Thora Ashby Miss Beatrice Stringham Mrs Leffleuraht of Vernal An drew Dudley of Jensen accompany B H Stringham to Salt Lake City on Wednesday where they were do work in the Salt Lake temple.
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Susie Shaffer
Thora Ashby
Beatrice Stringham
Leffleuraht
Vernal
Andrew Dudley
Jensen
Ead
H Stringham
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake Temple
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Tod Belek
Orin Pete Samuels
Maeser Cemetery
Brush Creek
Chicago
School Board
H. 5
Convention
Ee Service
Henbedead
Mary Shaw
the Conquerors
Vogue Theatre
Imperial Hall
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