Carter Oil Co Tests Ute Tribal Well near Ft. Duchesne
Carter Oil Co officials report ongoing testing at the Ute Tribal No. 1 well seven miles north of Fort Duchesne with preliminary results showing about 7.2 barrels of oil per hour over a 14 hour period from a 5/8 inch choke. Final production data remain unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter Oi Co
Ft. Duchesne
H. B. Kniseley
Carter Division
Vernal
Philip A. Willams
Carter
Mountain States Drilling Co
Cody
Wyo
Strawberry Reservoir
Wasatch County
Carter O11 Co
Ft. Duthgne
Thorne Studios
Four-H Club Camp Plans Revealed for Uintah County
Uintah county 4-H members will attend a summer camp alone this year at Red Springs forest campgrounds in Ashley national forest from June 30 to July 2. The schedule moved up a month to allow Miss Ruby Smith and William C. Whitaker to attend. both officials leave July 1. Highlights include skits and dramatized songs by club members with prizes awarded for originality and club work relevance. A. Golden Kilburn will join to conduct nature studies and tent pitching demonstrations. Trucks depart 9:30 a.m. June 30 from the courthouse for the Vernal Manila highway site, about 35 miles north of Vernal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah County
Duchesne County
Ruby Smith
Red Springs Forest
Ashley National Forest
Miss Smith
William C. Whitaker
Usac Extension Service
Jimmie Walker Visiting West Morland Friends
Jimmie Walker of West Morland California is spending a few weeks vacation at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Ashton. Jimmie is a brother of Mrs. Ashton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Walker
West Morland, Cal
Ralph Ashton
Jimmie
Ashton
Jaycees Launch Western Dress Campaign Contests
The Vernal Uintah area prepares for rodeo events with a Western dress campaign by the Vernal Junior Chamber of Commerce. Jaycees urge residents to wear bright Western attire for the rodeo July 14 to 16 and the Uintah LDS stake homecoming July 22 to 25. Prizes will be awarded for best outfits and beards. a kangaroo court is planned with Queen judging events featured at the July 8 Queen’s dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wain Street
Woodey B. Searle
Sodeo
Cordiz
Verna
Vernal Junior Chamber of Commerce
Jaycees
Calor
Wan Aeere Danisodeo
Ingarial Hall
Lloyd Eaton
Chris McKinlay
Gamce
Rudy Krissman
Orchestr
Queen's
Danc
Floyd Hall
O. J. Barnett
Queens
Vernal
Uintah
Vernal Junior of Commerce
Milton Novak
Felows
Novak
Norwegians Visit Sundquist Home
A Norwegian singer Mrs Olaf Wold visited the Sundquist home with her husband their daughter Mrs Srite Dinger and Mr Dinger and three children. They paused in Vernal en route to Palo Alto Cal to settle and pursue a shipping industry venture. They praised Ashley valley’s beauty during the brief stop last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olaf Wold
Norway
Eagle Sundquist
Hartley Family Welcomed After Move to Tridell
Mrs. George W. Byyment reports the Hartley family of Cliffordysqie with eleven children settled in Tridell and feel they are starting a new life. They endured a rough ocean crossing and note the beauty of local weather. The family praises local generosity and highlights the need for furniture and clothing. A shower at the Tridell LDS ward chapel is planned with pickup for donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Byyment
Cliffordysqie
Tridell
England
Ocean
Mr. Hartley
Vernal water meters start July 1 in city plan
Vernal moves water regulation to meter system starting July 1. Each home gets 50 000 gallons per quarter at $5.50 minimum. extra water costs seven cents per 1000 gallons. Ten thousand gallons may be free for grassed curb areas. First bill due Sept 1 with 10 percent discount for early payment. Installation costs: $40 per meter, $10 due at July 1. four equal payments financed by residents. Challenger Airlines seeks July 1 service to Vernal with a formal permit to the CAB. inaugural flight July 1 from Salt Lake City with officers, dignitaries and officials present.
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Water Department
C. R. Hopking
Utah
Stagg Plumbing & Appliance Co
Challenger Airlines
Vernal
Donald A. Duff
Civil Aeronautics Board
Washington
Vernal Lions Club
Stanley King
Lions
Kiwanis
Chamber of Commerce
Mr. King
Francis Feltch
Managger
Don Hacking
Don Jensen
Ern Gifford
Nelson Merkley
Hugh W. Colton
Challlanger
Salt Lake City
Aver Earl Glade
Gus P. Backman
Vernal Aviation Club
Isla W. King
Utah National Guard
Guard
Arport
Conservationists Outline Annual Meeting in Vernal
Utah Soil Conservation Districts Assn to hold annual director meeting in Vernal Friday and Saturday with two representatives from each of five zones. Hugh W. Colton announced the event directing a tour Saturday morning limited to Ashley Valley and possibly Jensen area. Officers listed as E. S. Gardner president Clyde Whitlock vice president and N. O Aren Pangulteh secretary-treasurer. First Uintah Basin meeting, Colton said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah Soil Conservation Districts Assn
Vernal
Hugh W. Colton
Utah
Hotel Vernal
Ashley Valley
Jensen
Colton
E. S. Gardner
St. George
Clyde ‘Whitlock
Mayfield
N. O
Aren Pangulteh
Uintah Basin
Mr. Colton
Rancher Suffers Near Death After Horse Accident
Charlie Swain a 73 year old Brush Creek rancher was thrown from a horse and trampled at his ranch on Little Brush creek northeast of Vernal. He crawled a mile and a half to the Evans ranch and was then taken to Vernal before being moved by ambulance to Salt Lake City for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Swain
New Manager Named For Hospital
The Uintah Basin hospital announces the resignation of Alvin E. Weeks as manager and the appointment of Erland Preece to the post. Preece, a World War II veteran and former manager, takes effect July 1 following a board meeting. A board vote of thanks was given to Weeks for two years of service. he will pursue his own business ventures. The hospital reorganization creates an administrative committee including Preece, two doctors, and two board members to set procedures. doctors will form the staff to determine medical practices. Board members are Leland Sowards, J. D. Jones, Morgan Merkley, Jesse A. Haws, Miss Pearl Shaffer, Mrs. Nettle O. Remington, and Ashel Manwaring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin E. Weeks
Uintah Basin Hospital
Erland Preece
Leland Sowards
Preece
Weeks
Sowards
Mr. Sewards
Mr. Sowards
J. D. Jones
Morgan Merkley
Jesse A. Haws
Pearl Shaffer
Nettle O. Remington
Ashel Manwaring
Gun Club Sets Annual Riot At Green Lakes
Annual Sportsmen's Riot to be held July 4 at Green Lakes announced by Erland Preece general chairman. Events include trap shooting and small bore shooting with prizes, plus games races and fish scrambles for children. Concessions and the regular Green attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Gun and Rifle Club
Green Lakes
Erland Preece
Caldwell Reunion Plans Amid Lake County Events
Local residents organize a Caldwell reunion set for July during homecoming week. The event sentiment centers on families meeting at Faun Collier's home and planning hospitality and activities. Mr. Preece highlights lakeside attractions and an annual gun club fundraiser featuring riding, boating, fishing, hiking, a softball game, and a horse show to support club activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preece
Caldwell
Faun Collier
Mighty Midget Racers Set For Vernal fund Drive Nights
Mighty midget auto races will run next Friday and Saturday at Jaycee Park under lights to raise funds for Vernal tennis court construction. About 20 cars, larger than last year, will compete for trophies sponsored by two local businessmen. Races begin at 8 p m each evening as Ralph Preece reports improvements to the track include sawdust banks and enhanced lighting for safer spectator and driver enjoyment. Proceeds will fund a multi purpose court for tennis volleyball and winter ice skating with potential loans from sports funds to finish the project if profits justify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal
Vernal Junior Chamber of Commerce
Jaycees Park
Ralph Preece
Jaycee Pdark
Preece
Parry Back
Jaycee Park
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Carter Oil Co
Vernal-Utah
Vernal-Utah Oil Co
Caldwell No. 1
Weber
Moore Et al
Ashley
Gardner Drilling Co
Dallas
Tex
Bud Covington
Harold Cook
Agate
Neb
East Standard Mining Co
General Petroleum Corp
Sun Oil Co
Dry Fork
Tidewater Associated Oil Co
Sundquist
Hartley
Challenger Air Lines
Joe Bergin
Ro Uhead
Vernal Chamber of Commerce
Aldiner
B. H. Stringham
Francis Folch
George Roth
Vern Gifford
Lawrence Siddoway
Dale Jensen
N. J. Meagher Jr
Stewart Ashton
Don Batty
Charles Hoderson
A. P. Voorhies
C. R. Hopkins
Leland Soward
Vernal-Lapoint
Echo Park
Jones
Conservationists
Gun Club
Mighty Midget Racers
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