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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1951
Page
1
Senator Arthur V. Watkins spoke at a Vernal legislative clinic about Korea, saying the President lacked constitutional authority to declare war and that Congress should decide. He recalled local service and early career in Vernal, noting the era’s defense stance and the term operation killer.
Utah State Highway Patrol received Saturday night warning of an armed robbery in Roosevelt. The alert, sent via Roosevelt City Police to Vernal radio, described a car and three men. Officers stood by in Roosevelt. no incident occurred.
Ruland Bullock's car incurred $200 damage after hitting a cow on highway 121 in Maeser. He was temporarily blinded by oncoming headlights when the cow wandered into his lane. the cow was killed in the crash.
Vernal Retail Merchants Committee of the Vernal Chamber of Commerce launches its third annual Million Dollar Days from November 23 to December 22 with five thousand dollars in prizes including a Ford sedan. Saturdays feature chicken and turkey drops from Main Street buildings except December 6 Kid's Day, plus a four line jingle contest with weekly cash prizes and a grand prize.
Gov J Bracken Lee designated November 22 as King Day and urged Utahns to help the less fortunate by giving donations through churches and charities. He called for a day of prayer and thanksgiving for personal liberties peaceful state and bountiful harvests.
Parl Garr, 71, was struck by a southbound car at about 5:45 p.m. while crossing Vernal Avenue in front of Vernal Bowling Alley. He was hospitalized with a fractured right ing and shock. bystanders assisted him to Uintah County Hospital. Investigating officer Sam Hatch said further city and state investigations will follow.
The Vernal Lions Club will host the semi annual zone party and ladies night this Saturday. Clubs represented include Duchesne Ouray Randlett Myton Roosevelt and Vernal with presidents and secretaries of Vernal service clubs and their wives as special guests. District governor Esley Walton Heber City will be the principal speaker. A large Rangely Lions group is invited. A turkey dinner at 8 pm will follow a musical program floor show and dancing to Smith's orchestra.
The Uintah Cattle Association sponsors a bull exchange and auction Friday at the Fairgrounds. Sale starts at 10 am with auction at 2 pm. Breeders and feeders may find better stock and set prices without ads. Uintah County Agent endorses the event to improve local livestock.
The entry catalogs multiple oil and gas operations across Roosevelt and adjacent counties. It notes halted drilling at Carter No. 1 with cement plugs and casing details, acidizing and swabbing results, DST cores with recovered mud and acid water, and several other well statuses including Jih Carter and Ducharne Ute Tribal locations with core data and fracture notes.
Harris, arraigned in Vernal, Utah, was found guilty of armed robbery of 800 dollars at Ashley Farmer's Union Co-op. He and accomplice James Hemstreet forced the victim to drive away on Highway 40, then were arrested near Roosevelt and held for Fourth District Court. Harris received a prison term of not less than five years.
Vernal plans a new mercury vapor lighting system financed by Utah Power and Light Company. Thirty lights will be installed on Main Street and Vernal Avenue, using steel poles and high illumination to deter crime and improve aesthetics for residents and visitors. The city will rent the lights for about 3 dollars monthly, with installation complete by June.
The California Co announces four additional development wells at Red Wash field in southeastern Uintah County Utah bringing total wells to 14. Locations include Nos. 21 12 10 14 in Townehi and surrounding sections. Five rigs at work will move to the new location. two new wells are notable step-outs northeast from the original discovery point. Gage Lund says the firm plans up to 16 wells at Red Wash before end of Q1 1942.
Work started Monday on a nine mile shortcut to the Red Wash oil field. Murray's Construction, for the California Company, will divert Bonanza Road two miles from Junction with U.S. 40, thirty miles east of Vernal. Half the route should be done by Christmas, cutting eight to ten miles now and about 13 total miles later. Ten caterpillars, patrols, and rippers are at work with blasting crews on cuts. a rock crusher will supply gravel face. About 25 men will be employed once underway.
Mother Adams hosted a dinner for 15 relatives and friends at the Gateway Cafe Saturday as Pvt. Hacking, back on furlough, completed the Ordinance Auto motive School in Atlanta on October 10. He will report to Seattle, Washington for Far Eastern duties.
The California Company nears completion on a 914 mile line linking Red Wash with Vernal, connecting east of Jensen and crossing the Badlands to a warehouse terminus. Project overseen by George Meranda with foreman Ar Hap. Clive Preece visits Mrs Minnie Preece in Craig, Colorado.
State Highway Patrol issued safety notes for East and West highways after a major storm. Chains advised for trucks and vehicles, four to fourteen inches of snow reported in beams and Craig areas. Motor patrols cover passes in both directions with no serious accidents. Vernal Manila highway declared passable for passenger cars equipped with chains.
Reports of several standing committees were received by the Chamber of Commerce board Wednesday. Bidoh Stringham, chairman of the Dam Sese B report, spoke on Assistant Interior Secretary Dale Doty’s remarks opposing the dam’s construction in Dinosaur National Monument. Etringhar said Chapman may reverse his decision. Vernal Chamber telegram urged Chapman to be sentenced to Dinosaur NM until he repents, signaling strong public reaction and possible bill defeat.
Vernal banker N J Meagher, in Utah Supreme Court, seeks one half of oil from 440 acres in Ashley Valley now held by Royalty Oil company. He says a 1944 arrangement with Paul Stock conveyed half the oil royalty to him, while opposing lawyers argue the lease was not a conveyance due to lack of cash consideration.
Federated Women’s Clubs in Uintah Basin launch a door to door drive this week to fund CARE packages for war torn civilians in South Korea. Vernal and nearby club members including Utopia Fort Duchesne and Roosevelt groups participate. Proceeds, collected by district president Mrs Roy Showalter, will be sent to CARE and distributed to miltary orphans refugees and disaster victims. Proclamation marks Nov 12 through Thanksgiving as campaign period.
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