Vernal Surges Ahead as Uintah Basin Expands Rapidly
Vernal Utah, Uintah County seat, has more than doubled its population in 18 months as oil and mineral development booms. 300 oil workers live in Vernal, with new hotels, theaters, laundries, and stores sprouting. Echo Park Dam, Central Utah Reclamation, and Dinosaur National Monument plans boost growth, while municipal fin`ancing and housing strain rise.
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Uintah Basin
Singham
Utah Vernal
Uintah
Josh Ashley
Vernal
Enlal
Briant H Stringham
Gusanite Company
Bonanza
Ulnta Oil Refining
Chamber of Commerce of Vernal
Stringaham
Uintah Basin Broadcasting Company
Jaidies Wear
J C Anderson
City Cour
Salt Lake City
Stringham
Utah
Colorado
Mayo-Utah Oil Company
Los Angeles
Siready
Jo A G Harvey
Ing
Harvey
Harry Farlings
Dunlap
Graham Drilling Company
Utah Chenal and Oil Company
T P Remy
John M Abrams
James M McClare Sim
Dinosaur National Monument
Vernall
Jess Lombard
Coal Mountain
Asphalt Ridge
Farseshoe
Green River
Ashley Dome
Uinta
Dry Fork Canyon
Uintahl Basin
Basin
R_ Hopkins
Barr Francis Felte
R Henderson
Eugene Welst
Uintah High School 1948 Graduation Holds Diplomas
Eighty five seniors received diplomas at Uintah High School’s annual commencement in the auditorium. The theme Reign of Peace framed the program, with Val Laie Preece and Donna Lunder among speakers and performers. Notable numbers included marimba solos by Anna Fay Snow and a girls quartet finale.
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Uintah High School
Val Laie Preece
Marilyn Miles Delores Richards
Ermg Goodrich
Lila Goodrich
Robert Swain
Dorothy Siddoway
Ina May Collier
Lois McCarrell
Electar Caldwell
Winona Masseyas
L. Johnson
Frank Wright
Val Laiie Preece
Garth , Batty
William Siddoway
Floyd Jackson
Anna Fay Snow
Alta Johnson
Donna Lunder
Dorothy Siddeway
Sybil Massey
Gloria Johnson
Next of Kin Urged To Inform WD of Change of Address
The War Department urged relatives of troops overseas to notify the military service of any change in address since death notices were sent. Col Otho W Humphries announced the effort at the Utah ASF Depot, with Navy Coast Guard Red Cross and others joining. Congress authorized the department to determine next of kin wishes on return and burial of WWII dead.
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War Department
United States
Otho W Humphries
Utah
ASF Depot
War Departments
Navy Department
Marine Cats Coast Guard Red Cross
War Shipping Administration
Congress
Graduation Profiles and Senior Garland Highlight Program
Marilyn Miles narrated a six scene dramatization covering home life field vocation dance music science business teaching and religion. A senior girls’ garland dance stood out as a picturesque highlight followed by graduate diplomas presented by Principal Hi M Lundell. Robert H Marimon of the board of education awarded the diplomas. The program closed with a chorus and The End of Time Benediction by Paul Hullinger.
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Marilyn Miles
Hi M Lundell
Robert H Marimon
Board of
Edu Ration
Paul Hullinger
Local Men Buy Surplus Property From War Assets Office
Residents of Vernal purchased surplus property from the Salt Lake City War Assets Administration during the first half of April, totaling 166 600 dollars. The semi monthly report lists items such as a mushroom press and marking machines from American and Perfection, plus a Troy extractor motor drive, with total two week sales of 19 863 80 dollars.
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Salt Lake City
Office of War Assets Administration
Vernal
Don E Jensen
LT Peyton
Forge En Eesco
Conservation Movement Grows in Basin District Report
The Basin Soil Conservation District released a draft annual report detailing increased conservation activities. It notes engineers advise cooperators, record gains in green manure crops, irrigation structures, pasture seeding, land leveling, and stock water development, with district tractors aiding local effort.
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Tav
Metah Basin
Howard M Ivory
Baatn
Tangeland
VERNAL EXPRESS REPORTS MAY MEETING NOTES
A Vernal Utah item cites cooperation in public listing of articles and district actions. It mentions February events, elections, and activities by individuals including a secretary and board members. Names include Leigh Colton, Bitacins, and Lyle.
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Board of Supervisors
Athese Pai Léber Man
Lyle & Eeu
Wiloram
Beotherson
Leigh Colton Bitacins
Gem Board
Seay
Uintah County Veterans Meet Sets Vocational Aid Plan
Uintah county veterans gather for a June 4 meeting sponsored by the local American Legion led by Commander Talp Chew. The state Industrial Semalite Commission will outline an effort to establish vocational assistance guidance at the old Central School building for Uintah County veterans.
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Uintah County
Benet
Witbeck
American Legion
Chew
Ames City Seeks Food Administration Quota Adjustment
Mayor Is Stringham and Ames executive secretary Bagley discuss proposed adjustments to a food administration quota. Officials from Uintah Basin and regional agencies weigh impact while Mellowing remarks reflect ongoing negotiations. The plan aims to align with OPA guidelines and avoid unnecessary Washington mandates.
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A Stringham
Ae Allreea
Parketin
Toa
Satie Etsious
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Hoosevet, Lapoint
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Coopers
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Bo Ear
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Aupe
Jack Oet
Alste
Mati A Pi Lctureson
Conserva Ats Werel
Bocall
Excel
Vernal Auto Shop
Coke Jeffrea
Henry Meyer
Thur
Gr Renee He
Veterans State’ Meeting
By Bob Karp
Aor Tbe
Ken Ballard
Vernal Municipal
Bill Hanna
Coca Cola Company
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Vernal, Utah
Coca-Cola
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Coke
Coca Cole Conga
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