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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1953

Page

15

Carter to Resume Bluebell Drilling in Fall

Carter Oil Co operator of the Bluebell Unit Duchesne Utah seeks an eight month extension to begin new drilling. The unit spans about 26 256 acres with lands from the Winterhoway Indian Tribe and Green River formation wells show oil and gas. Carter estimated 1.5 million dollars already spent and plans a second well near the Monarch structure with farmout talks ongoing.

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Vernal City debates bond for new city building

City council backs a bond proposal to fund a combined city county building as a cost effective option. Officials cite shared facilities and potential tax structure changes to avoid raising local taxes. The plan covers library, fire station, county attorney, and other city and county offices with state and regional planning input expected this summer.

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Home Saved From Fire Near Asi Farm area

Neighbors and Uintah County firemen saved Dwain Soderquist's Naples home from a fire reported around 2 30 am Tuesday. The roof burned, furniture in an attic bedroom was ruined, walls smoked. cause unknown. Soderquist and his four children were home. he owns Newton Brothers Saddle Shop.

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Vernal Stock Show Highlights and Banquet Notes

The Vernal Stock Show featured champion bull and female honors in breed classes awarded to Winterton Brothers and Welch McConkle. Utah State Agriculture College and Robert Lazler are mentioned with Wyoming Hereford Hanch in Cheyenne. Junior Livestock exhibitors and officials attended a banquet at the Hotel Vernal. Don Woll served as show president with Virtus McConkie as manager.

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Tex Ritter to Enter Vernal Rodeo Event

Tex Ritter Hollywood singing cowboy signs to take part in the Vernal Rodeo to be held June 25 and 26 with Stock Festival features. Acts include Ken Boenard bullfighting, Salt Lake City riding clubs, parades, and Tex Ritter and his orchestra performing nightly.

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Talmage Couple Welcomes Baby Girl in Rangely

Mr and Mrs Jim Talmage of Rangely are the parents of a seven pound baby girl born Sunday May 24 Loreen Campbell will be remembered.

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Rushing River bill faces unwise prospects in Senate

The Colorado River appropriation bill moves from the House to the Senate under a new administration. Supporters warn it will be controversial and may be delayed by a recess and interior department policy questions.

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Mrs Slaugh Family Plans May Fort Worth Visit

Mrs Angus Slaugh and daughter Ellen Rae with Mrs Bud Price and two children will leave May 29 for Fort Worth. They will visit Mrs Jessie Dowden, sister of Mrs Slaugh and Mrs Price, and will weep in Denver to see another sister, Mrs CHL Murray.

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Will Head Oil Committee Named in Uintah Duchsene Regions

Ken Soward of Vernal has been appointed chairman of the Uintah and Duchsene counties Oil Industry Information Committee. Melvin J. Rupp announced the appointment at a Vernal area meeting at Hotel Vernaly. The committee, sponsored by the American Petroleum Institute, aims to inform residents about oil industry plans and impacts on homes, farms, and industry. Other appointees include T. Wilson, Gus Gee, Myron Munson, Lester Yeast, Charles Johnson, Calvin Gibbs, Charles Harrison, Don Richardson, and Carl Manning, with Mrs Kermit Young also listed among participants.

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Uintah High School debate on district building plan

Continued from page 1 discusses separating junior and senior high into two buildings to improve safety and programs. The senior high would gain better academic classes with room for expansion and the junior high would access more shops and arts. Wayne Lundell, a track athlete from Uintah, is highlighted for his recent improvements and prospects in upcoming meets at Utah venues.

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J. W. Stevens Funeral Notes and Local History

A continuation item notes J W Stevens funeral details in Vernal. The narrative mentions his service in World War I as a medic, his dental practice in Vernal, and community efforts such as organizing a swimming pool and acting as a first aid chairman. He was a son of James William and Agnes Stuart Biovene, married to Moyes, with survivors including Dr Hugh Moyes and Jean Anderson. He rests in Vernal Memorial Park Cemetery with IOOF rites.

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Mrs Lawrence Les and Daughter Visit Logan Friday

Mrs Lawrence Les and her daughter Pat visited Logan on Friday while visiting Mr and Mrs Serge B Benson. They plan to return on June 1, taking note of local arrangements and travel plans.

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