Oil News from California Gusher Unit in Uintah County
California oil reports note a No 1 unit at a gusher in Uintah County about 2.5 miles northwest of Verto fata well at a depth of 0757 feet. Arco records indicate successful tests and production potential while a separate community education contest begins sponsored by Verna Hixprods offering prizes for school-age participants.
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California
Gusher
Uintah County
Fata
Weber Weden
Highway 40 Club Forms Campaign to Boost Route Traffic
A Vernon Vernal City Chamber of Commerce meeting outlined a new public advertising campaign for Highway 40. Vernon officials argued locals along Highway 16 fail to inform travelers of area attractions, hindering tourism. The group plans extensive ads and coordinated promotion to reroute interest nationwide.
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Ballake City
Arive
Bald Tay
Vernioxime
I. S
Vernal City Chamber of Commerce
Taid
Lg Hang ci
Zelin
Christ State
Todd Lens
Puneer
Region Six PTA Groups Reorganize for 1951 Season
Region Six PTA groups announce reorganization for the 1951 season under regional director Marguerite M. Colton. Max Clute to direct activities for Vernal Central School BTA, assisted by Rhoda T. Robinson, John Stagg, Arma R. Preece, and Mary Gifford, with Orson Caldwell heading Maeser Glines PTA. Merle Siddeway, Marie Turner, and Edythe Allen hold key roles.
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PTA
Region Six
Marguerite M. Colton
Clute
Vernal
BTA
Rhoda T. Robinson
John Stagg
Freeice
Maeser- Glines Pta
Merle Siddeway
Marie Turner
Edythe Allen
Treasur
Eliza Smuin 74 Dies After Stroke in Davis Ward
Eliza Ann Kendall Smuin 74 died at home in Davis ward following a stroke. Born March 9, 1876 in Oxford Idaho to Comfort Ann Cox and Cyrus Levi Kendall, she moved to the Ames Basin area as a girl. She married Willem B Bradford Smuin May 10, 1893 in Vernal and raised 13 children. A longtime Latter-day Saint and Relief Society visiting teacher, she was active in church work. funeral today in Davis ward with Bishop Wallace Slaugh in charge.
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Eliza Ann Kendall Smuin
Davis Ward
Oxford
Ida
Comfort Ann Cox
Cyrus Levi Kendall
Ainish Basin
Willem B Bradford Smuin
Vernal
Salt
Basin couple confess to vernal crime
County Sheriff Herb left for Amarito to take custody Mr and Mrs John Asmon who confessed to crimes in Vernal Rangely and Lamar They admitted robbing Utah Colorado Gas Co in Vernal and stealing a sash register containing 447 dollars They also confessed to ripping open the Rangely Grade school safe taking 640 dollars and to acts in Lamar Cole Continued on Page 8
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Herb
Lamar
Cole
Asmon
Activities Day Slated for Grade Schools
More than 1406 grade school children from Jensen Naples Maeser and Central schools will attend an all day Activities Day at the central school on May 6. Principal Ben Stagg says Ashel Vans and Den school teachers organized the event with volunteer helpers. Sock lunches will be provided, and proceeds go to support the school. The four PTA presidents lead the planning committee: Mrs Vern Gifford Central Mrs Lucy Stevens Jensen Mrs Gertrude Richards Naples and Mrs Boyd Hatch Maeser.
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Jensen
Naples
Maeser
Ben Stagg
Ashel Vans
Eames
Hrexvaciqus Caitens Conta
PTA
Vern Gifford
Lucy Stevens
Gertrude Richards
Boyd Hatch
Vernal Kiwanis Sponsor New Roosevelt Club Initiation
Verbal report details the Vernal Kiwanis sponsoring of a new Roosevelt Club with officers and guests present at a Frontier Cafe event on a Saturday in late April. Clifford Roosevelt publisher served as president and Is Boh as vice president. International field representative Da ith from Fresno addressed the group on benefits and responsibilities of membership.
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Hteen
Ani
Peaserselt
Kiwanis Club
Frontier Cafe
Roosevelt
Clifford
Roosevelt Wently
Boh
Daith
Fresno
Cal
International
Mr. Smith
Vivian Meik To Speak In Vernal Stake Center
Vivian Meik, noted Desert News columnist and World War II correspondent, will address the Uintah Stake audience at the Stake Center on Saturday May 13 at 8 p.m. The event invites the general public to hear her remarks as a prominent church member and convert.
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David
Jolo
Mem Uintah
Aaronhood
Stake
Vivian Meik
Desert News
Correswere Iy
St Jesus ‘Christ
Vernal Pioneer Mother Merkley Dies in Salt Lake City
Mrs Keturah P Merkley 82 longtime Ashley valley pioneer died Tuesday at 12 30 p m in Salt Lake City of causes incident to age born Oct 8 1867 Hart County Kentucky daughter of Peter and Mary E Peterson moved with family to Ashley valley at age 12 lived in Vernal First Ward LDS Church Bellet Society president and mother of three daughters Helen Colton Elizabeth Sanders Margaret Hangen among others. burial or services not specified as read.
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Keturah P
Kate) Merkley
Ashley Valley
Uintah City
Lake City
Merkley
Vernal
Hart County
Peter
Mary E. Thurman Peterson
Cedar Fort
Utah County
First Ward
Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints
Rile Morey
Ae Vneau
Asher Merkley
Helen M. Colton
Roosevelt
Duchesne County
Mlizabeth M. Sanders
Heber
Wasatchcoun
Margaret Jane Hangen
Salt
Lake Ci Aulece
Lila Ells
Graveside Services Held Tuesday for Infant Johnson
Graveside services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Vernal City Cemetery for infant Iant Johnson, daughter of Lady Darlene Beynon and Vaughn Johnson. Lige Jackson of the Davis ward bishopric conducted, with dedication by uncle Frank Jobison. Surviving are the parents, four grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Johnson and Davis, and Mr. Charles.
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Vernal City Cemetery
Iant Johson
Darlene Beynon
Vaughn Johnson
Lige Jackson
Davis Ward
Frank Jobison
Jane
Mond
S Tock Hospital
George Johnson
Davis
Charles
City Council Discusses Temporary Meter Ban
The Vernal City Council considered a temporary ban on parking meters following a recent survey by the Vernal City Chamber of Commerce. A citizens committee led by Gittard proposed the move amid public concern over meter usage and revenue impact, with final decision expected after continued deliberations and a follow up on page 6.
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Ter City Council
Taylor
Ann
Can
Corp. Aere
Ta Committee
Vernal City Chamber ‘of Commerce
Civ
Aic
Splaa
Vem
Gittard
Vernal City Chamber of Commerce
Oeganen Woodey Searle
Joseph L. Hansen
American Legion Officers Meet With Local Post
A special American Legion meeting at Legion hall featured Arthur Hareley state department service officer Earl Jones first vice commander Salt Lake City and Delph district commander from Price. Visitors provided guidance on membership and services for disabled veterans and explained the Hoover Commission and its impact on veterans hospitals. A Roosevelt delegation attended and a social for members and wives followed at the Vets Club.
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American Law
Legion Hall
Arthur Hareley
State Department
Earl Jones
Salt Lake City
Delph
Price
Hoover Commission
Roosevelt
Vets Club
Boys State Set At Camp Williams July 10 24
Camp Williams hosts Boys State from July 10 to 24 as announced by William C Wilson on Tuesday. Sponsorship is open to interested individuals. contact Mr. Wilson. Cost is 25 dollars plus transportation. Burial arrangements at Salt Lake Services and burial directed by the Veteran Mortuary.
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Camp Williamns
Poiate
Lake
Angi
Wm. C. Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Teenager Prize Contest Listings At Center
A scan lists multiple prizes for a teenager prize contest including Second Prize a Deluxe Bicycle with chrome, electric horn, and knee action. Fourth Prize a Decca Portable Radio and Record Player. Fifth Prize an Elgin Wristwatch. Seventh Prize a Folding 120 Camera. Eighth Prize a Kodak portable camera. Weekly prizes include a $41 radio and a pencil set with new subscriptions. Displays show items at Ashley Valley Appliance, Searle's Saving Center, Uintah Drug, Thorne Studio, and Anderson's Jewelry.
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FIRAT
Packard
Apc Ince
Generoator
Televiati Heer Rete
Regal
Decca
Ashley Valley
Paes Radio Far
Ae Las
I Searle's Saving Center
Uintah Drug
Kodak Tet 'Ogy
Koden Ghutter
Thorne
Anderson
Timber post misuse probe prompts action in Vernal
An investigation by the Bureau of Land Management in Vernal led Mr. Norris to announce action against free use posts issued for timber. He cited violations of federal law, routes of sales to open markets, and a survey to determine post quantities and locations. The report mentions local events and a festival connected to housing and community committees.
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Norris
Mr. Norris
Fillmore Native Named Scout Executive for National Parks
Grant Mace of Fillmore Utah will become Boy Scout field executive for the National Parks council and base his headquarters in Vernal. He recently earned a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Utah and has served in the U S Army. Mrs Mace is a former Brigham City resident.
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Grant Mace
Fillmore
National Parks Council
Mace
Vernal
University of Utah
Mr.Mace.sincs
Gation Rey
Sraine Ingrehdol
Helds
Tonks Soulat
U. S. Army
Local discussions spark talk on developing a golf course
A Vernon board session debated speeding projects and a possible local golf course. Agent Andre and Frank Ward reported on arms, mobilization, and community nonprofit links, while scouts, bands, and a parade plan drew attention to courthouse grounds and a city dump site.
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A. Vernial
Geis
Andre
K Focal Natio
Hl Field
Ogden
Mathes Suaia Tc
Fragmented Business Notes Reflect Local Markets
Incoherent OCR text cites various entities including Wests Jewelers Sports Outfitters and Bank of Vernal. Mentions Beab Notes and local figures such as Nick Meagher and Stewart Ashton. The fragment hints at business focus, local commerce, and individual names without coherent context or a clear event.
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Weler
Etna Petdeaty
Rennes
Mortletan'Arberseney
Nick Meagher
1 Bank of Vernal
Stewart Ashton
Ashton Brotherg
Steven
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OIL
O. J
Thontie
Verna
Tova Totora
Peeste
Highway
Eliza Smuin
Sammy Hatch
UPOA
Vernal Kiwanians
New Roosevelt Club
Salt Lake
Johnson
Ames ER. Bagley
UMA A3sn
American Legion
Bookcliff
Igeset
Bureau of Land
Pement
Mir. Norris
Uintah
Vernal City
Altamonf
al. Carbon
Eane
Grand County
North
Sere Roosevelt
Mi Bea
Revlon
Avard Big Era
Uintah Til School
Brigham City
Stout
National Parka Council
Jimmy Bacon
Uintah Basin
Rulon Doman
Utah Nations Parks
Council
Les Mexfield
Oon
al White
Duchenne
Ziwood Carter
Randy Tobler
Kay Andersen
Sapam
Bob Andrews
Ind
Einghan
Ray EB Spendiove
Wests Jewelers
Sports Outfitters
Woodey Searle
Envisg, Center
Shai
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