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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1952
Page
2
Carter Geologist discusses Uintah Basin oil prospects noting early industry neglect despite emerging signals of accumulation. He details basin structure, mainly an Intermontane trough with a north flank and a Green River Eocene formation comprising dense shales and oil shales, highlighting varying lithology and limited pulse of deeper drilling by major operators.
In the Uintah Basin the Roosevelt Red Wash and Duchesne discoveries drive a surge in exploration. Early wells, including Roosevelt Unit tests, yield high gravity oil with notable pour points. By early 1952, about 80 to 70 wells are slated, signaling a major expansion despite transport bottlenecks and limited pipeline access.
Mrs Haslem reportedly improving after operation at LDS Hospital Salt Lake City. Birthday party for Sondra Bowen celebrated by small children. John and Jane Staslenr visited Provo for grandson born at Valley Hospital. Ed Lewis, son of former Rhea Haslem, is baby’s father. Local visits include Kelvin Williams and Fern Houston families. Denver visitors Melvin Elton Ray Dillman attended funeral of Mayor Homer Edwards Roosevelt. Joe Linker visited W H Coltharp home. Frances Jane Snr is Coltharp niece. Evelyn Brighton birthday dinner hosts attended by Nell Horrocks. BYU students Kenneth Long Veil Haslem stayed with Wintredong and John Haslem. Bishop Otis Horrocks and wife visited Vernal with sister Mrs Raymond White.
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