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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1946
Page
9
Edna C Haines reports a thaw of social activity with visits and travel notes. Several families, including the Difars and Slitals, announce moves and new homes while others plan trips through Salt Lake City to California and states along the coast.
Forest Supervisor Ona A Harrison inspected insect control operations on the north Ashley National Forest Dowds Hotel area. A camp for 12 men is felling and burning infested trees as part of the program. Verbal Manila highway is dry and in fairly good condition at present.
The Forest Service main maintenance crew started work on Monday. They will first grade the Diamond Mountain roads then repair the Vernal Mantia highway before rotating to other crest service roads. Ward Evans Neola leads the crew again this year.
Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Lelant Bry and family at Mrs Smith s home. California visits and moves noted for several residents. Granville Laird USN reports to discharge in Chicago, while C Ray van Leuven takes Red Cross role in Salt Lake. School election at Hillcrest reaffirms secretary. bonds opposed. notices on local residents and employment changes.
A lengthy field report lists multiple oil wells and drilling actions including casing runs, nitroglycerine shoots, coring, and cleanouts. It notes progress at various operators such as Schlumberger McFlaghan, Stanolin Oil & Gas Associated, Idaho Sharpluss W, and Texas Co with details on depths, casing sizes, sacks used, and barrels produced. Several wells near May deadlines show completions or ongoing production with counts of produced barrels and pressures implied. The document reflects mid 20th century oilfield activity across multiple rigs and sites, including finishing steps and upcoming reversals.
Multiple crashes reported in Uintah County during the week. Sather and Bishan injured in a Naple Store area collision near Vernal on a Wednesday morning. Property damage and injuries noted. Basir Hospital treated a driver for facial cuts. Separate incident near Vernal injured by two damaged guard rails, with property damage around 250 dollars. A later crash east of Vernal involved Fanny Findley of Los Angeles and Bert Hardman. Findley blinded by oncoming lights, 75 dollars in vehicle damage reported.
Mr and Mrs Theodor Johnson, bound for Salt Lake City then Sweden on a joint LDS mission, were honored by Vernal Third Ward members at a Wednesday farewell party led by Bishop Owen Slaugh. Rel Ed Society and MIA officers aided, with music by local soloists and a vocal trio.
A new eight foot woven and barbed wire fence with steel posts set in concrete surrounds the city and county jail. Designed by Francis Doc Middleton city marshal, labor by prisoners supervised by a county officer. Total cost about $200. Sheriff J Preeece says fence aims to deter outbreaks and keep the public away from jail doors and windows.
Dealers report efforts to speed up production and ship parts and machines despite ongoing shortages from a recent strike. Facilities are prioritizing tractors and critical components while warning some items remain scarce and deliveries may extend beyond immediate needs.
A blaze started in the projection room at 9:08 pm causing limited property damage to theater equipment. Projectionist Dick Pope and the Vernal fire department brought the flames under control. Manager Mrs E Cooper says repairs and new equipment will be installed this weekend and that no serious injuries were reported.
Quality Street a Napoleonic era comedy will be presented May 24 and 25 at Uintah High School auditorium by a local cast. Proceeds go to the Stake Center building fund. Cast includes Stella Oaks as Miss Susan Throssel and others such as Louisa Hacking and Gladys Koolley Doyle, with Babel Batty in a leading role.
Basin Hospital reports medical cases this week including R L Burdick George Caldwell J P Davidson and Mrs Harold Steary from Vernal plus John Halt and Mrs John Chism from Rangely Mrs Floyd Miller undergoes surgery. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs S D Pearce on a girl born May 12 and to Mr and Mrs Shurm Lee on a girl born May 7. Mrs Erma Murray has a boy born May 14 and Mr and Mrs Glenn Murray celebrate a girl born May 15.
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