Standard Oil Divides California Operations Across Regions
Standard Oil Company of California announced on Thursday that it is taking over all operations of its Utah subsidiary The California Co. and shifting Oklahoma exploration to a Texas division. The move aims to balance exploration and production duties across the Standard Oil California family while maintaining Red Wash field operations on a contract basis. W.P. Winham said the Great Basin district center will handle drilling and production in Utah and surrounding areas, with California production staff adjusting accordingly.
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Utah
California Co
Oklahoma
Standard Oil Company of Texan
Standard of California
San Francisco
The
Tribune
Red Wash
Uintah County
Standard Oil Company of California
Wasatch Range
Great Basin District
Salt Lake City
Diill Wells
W.P. Winham
Colorado
Wyoming
Winham
New Dam Built on Lake Fork River to Aid Farms
In Duchesne County a new diversion dam is being built on the Lake Fork River to benefit about 150 farms and 8000 acres of irrigated land. The project marks an early flood restoration effort by canal companies in the area as the Guglia tion Company opts for a new, sturdy structure over repairing the damaged old fog crib and rock dam.
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Duchesne
Lake Fork
Duchesne County
Duchesne Atinty
Gulegation Company
Soil Conservation Service
Congress
Helsey
Acces Road
Uintah County Polio Drive Funds Grow Amid All Involvements
The Uintah County Polio drive raised over 2,000 dollars from multiple events and groups. Chairman Alvin Bowden and Vida Shepherd headed a variety show that netted 790 dollars, while other chairmen reported 211.35 from coin containers and 379.14 from school drives. Total collections reached 1,205.63. Local clubs, wards, and community members contributed through dances, stunt shows, and service drives, with additional support from the Dry Gulch Irrigation Company and Soil Conservation Service funds under federal programs.
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Uintah County
Alvin Bowden
Vida Shepherd
Ann King
Jones
John Powell
Arne
Red) Roberts
Dwlynth Wetenkamp
Beventen
Maeserrat
Verdin Johnson
Meser
Florence Willams
Ballard
Wendel Johnson
Jensen
Charlotte Rchardson
Glines
Edward Aycock
Bonanza
Hovey Kanistanaux
Dry Fork
Bilerkley
Bennett
Mrz
Uintah District to join Save The Children Shundie Week drive
Uintah District schools will participate in the state wide Save The Children Shundie Week clothing drive March 16 to March 20. Supt HM Lundell announced the goal of collecting worn clothing to aid needy children locally and overseas, with emphasis on wearable garments, bedding, and shoes for Korea and war torn regions.
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Save the Children
Lundell
Ldren
Supt
Federation
Korea
Europe
Middle East
United States
First Rural Dial Phones Installed In Uintah Basin
The Uintah Basin Telephon e Association completed the first Rural Electrification Administration telephone installation at Frank Morrill’s Tridel ranch, marking the start of service for six exchanges. Lapoint Neola Randlett will get phones within six weeks, with Arcadia Altamont Tabiona South Myton to follow by June 1. The project uses a $100,000 loan over five years at two percent, with a $50 membership and $4.23 monthly exchange fee, and Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Co. handles switching and outside contacts.
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Uintah Basin
Lapoint
Neola
Randlett
Arcadia
Altamont
Tabonla
South Myton
RBA
Mountain States
Telehone and Telegraph Co
Roosevelt
Moon Lake
W. Stoddard
Duchesne Seeks Federal Aid For Schools
Four Duchesne school district representatives conferred in Washington with Senator Arthur V. Watkins on February 19 to urge federal aid for schools in Duchesne and Uintah counties. Led by Supt. B C Christenson the group cited 82 percent federal land and noted previous limits on government funding. Other members were Theron Leavitt N A Harrison and B A Jacoby. A large celebration is planned upon completion of the Union High School project ten miles north of Roosevelt.
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Duchesne
Washington
Arthur V. Watkins
Utah
Wintah
Supt
B.C. Christenson
Theron Leavitt
N. A. Harrizon
B. A. Jacoby
Union
Watkins
Lacaule
Landa
Fluoridation Campaign Outlined Before Chamber
Dan Q Price of the Health committee told the Chamber of Commerce luncheon that Vernal City should install a fluoridation system in its water. He cited council approval, latest figures, and plans for public input via 60 clubs and organizations. Dentists Price and Shimmin offered lectures and Q A sessions to explain the program and secure community support.
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Dan Q
Price
Chamber of Commerce
City Counsell
Chamber
PTA
Vernal
Ople
Chamber ‘Health
Dr. Price
Or Shimmin
Herb Faw
Ter
Do It Yourself Industry Expands In Homes And Stores
Feb 27 column discusses rising hours and prices fueling a Do It Yourself movement. It notes wallpaper, paint rollers, rubber-based paint, and ready-to-hang wallpaper push DIY adoption. Homes see unpainted furniture sold in kits, joint home-building by couples, and planners selling complete house orders. Hobby magazines boost DIY wealth and family bonding. Prospective stores may open combining sporting goods with DIY goods and even real estate sales.
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Gillette
Dbefore
Ong
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Ida Clemence
County Cornwall
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Wilde
America
Standard Oil
C.O
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Taing Ds
Hoosevel
Babson
Bauson Park, Florida
Emery
Roadmaster
Buick
Vernal Motor Sales
Vernal Ave
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