Geological Parties and Scientists to Visit Vernal This Spring
Geological parties and about 30 seniors from the Colorado School of Mines will visit Vernal May 8 to study Basin geology and mineral resources under Dr Kuhn. They will tour phosphate deposits asphalt pits oil fields gilsonite mines and Dinosaur National Monument with John Baker guiding at Bonanza gilsonite mines. A second Mines group of seniors in Petroleum will visit May 18 under Dr W Alas Stewart for a field trip and conference of about 800 during June 35 16 in Vernal for the Intermountain Association of Petroleum Geologists meetings. The Basin was chosen for 1950 meetings due to strong activity in the region and expect further parties through summer.
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Department of Mining Geology
Colorado School of Mines
Golden
Kuhn
Vernali
Mra. Untermann
Gilsonite
Dinosaur National Monument
Utah Field House of Natural History
Reas
Intermountain Association of Petroleum
Ma. Untermann
Untermann
City Plans Bids on 10 000 Feet of Cast Iron Pipe
Vernal city officials moved to accept bids for 10 000 feet of cast iron water line and tying of wald pipe near Merkley bridge. Police radio equipment will be installed in city building as temporary measure with 24 hour duty to relay calls. Water mains will extend along Third West between 214 South and Third South and east to 2 West, with three new connections guaranteed upon completion.
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Vernality Council
LeRoy Taylor
Merkley
Way Baral
Vernal
Roosevelt
Icheme
Duchesne
Third West
214
Third South
Wheat exports lead U S shipments to foreign markets
The United States shipped the largest quantity of wheat and sour product exports to multiple countries, with the country continuing to dominate global wheat exports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Utahns pay 11 million in auto taxes in 1949
Utah Foundation report details 1949 motor vehicle taxes and fees totaling 11.5 million. It notes tax distribution includes fuel taxes, registration, and local property taxes directed to cities and counties for roads, with growth in truck registrations and shifts in revenue to local road use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Utah Foundation
Near-record Snow Shown for Green River Basin
U S Weather Bureau notes near record precipitation in January for the Green River Basin Wyomin g drainage area Kendall Wyoming set a January precipitation record Utah and Colorado areas report above normal precipitation Forecasts indicate streams in Wyoming will run much higher than last month Green River near Linwood forecast up 33 percent above prior figures Above normal flows likely for Wyoming and northern Utah even with minimal further precipitation
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U. S. Weather Bureau
Green River
Wyoming
Kendall
Utah
Colorado
Linwood
White River
Wife of former Vernal man dies in Bingham Canyon
Elizabeth Rice Caldwell 44 of Bingham Canyon, wife of Arthur Caldwell, died Saturday Feb 11 from a heart ailment. Funeral services were held Wednesday by the LDS church. Married to Arthur Caldwell of Vernal in 1925, she is survived by her husband, five daughters Mrs. Dorothy Muniz Mrs. Illa William Mrs. Wanda Montoya Mrs. LaRue Boring and Mrs. Donna Nielson and one son Arthur Lane Caldwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Rice Caldwell
Bingham Canyon
Arthur Caldwell
LDS Church
Vernal
Dorothy Muniz
Illa William
Wanda Montoya
LaRue Boring
Donna Nielson
Arthur Lane Caldwell
Southeast land reclamation study notes 6 million acres
The report analyzes an 6,000,000 acre reclamation effort in the Southeast and the allocation of $870,000 from motor vehicle property taxes in 1945. It notes most motor fuel tax revenue funds urban driving, yet much city travel occurs on state highway through streets under state and local maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tal
For Sale Beefy Spirit of Tip Top Club Utah
Mountain trout reduced to beef prices. Cleaned and ready for the pan, 75c per pound, Satisfaction guaranteed. Call 21S, 23-M3. Back Bats deaths and tableaux show. Cases, plastic counter inquire Tip Top Club Pyce Utah.
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Tip Top Club
Pyce
Utah
Vernal Business Houses Reorganize Locations
Vernal changes relocate furniture and sporting goods stores. Lee A. Adams keeps Exchange with expanded space. old building remodels and may rent. Western Jewelry shifts stock and moves to city office. Basin Music and sporting goods swap owners, aligning family shops. Community adapts to new layout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal
Grases
Old Western Jewelry and Sporting Goods
Lee Adampny
Exchange
Adamson
Vernal Man Named Manager of Roosevelt Firm
Elta Foote becomes manager of the Roosevelt branch of the Utah-Colorado Gas Co. starting February 2 after Lee Harmston’s January resignation. He announces exclusive dealership of refrigerators and Magic Chef ranges for Duchesne and Uintah counties, invites visits, and notes day and night repair service for propane and butane appliances. Foote is a known Duchesne county figure with two decades in Altonah and prior Roosevelt work for J V McLea Inc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elta Foote
Roosevelt
Utah-Colorado Gas Co
Lee Harmston
Foote
Duchesne
Uintah
Utah-Colorado "Gas Co
Duchesne County
Altonah
J. V. McLea, Inc
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Vernel Freg
G. EB Untermann
Allred Glass Shop
Foundation
University of Utah School of Engineering
Ford
Onus
Wanemianion
Devt
Showalter Motor Co
East Main Vernal
David Litter
White House
Wn Provident Troteam
Adid Atorica
Moscow
Bialin
Green River Basin
Salt Lake City
Stringham's Colonial Village Tourist Court
International
Waite Motor Co
Streeter Cou
Mate
Suru
Ideal Business Records
Express
Matt
Searle Electrics and Appliance Co
Ashley Valley Market
Call
Bath
Bruce Watkins
Reed Anderson
Gilnes
Highway 41
Ness
Inez V
Metzler
Gen
Del
Maeser
Garrett Case
Pere Ranch
Reno Bruchez
Antler
Bradley
Dem
W. E. Brooms Nursery
Myton
Searle's Gas & Appliance
West Main
Vernal Express
Nelle Rissidseny
Ellie
Searles Saving Center
Mitt
Searle's Saving Center
Searle Saving Center
Mt. Harris
Singer Sewing Machine
Care Vernal Express
Vernal Man
Atwood and
Winward
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