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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1953

Page

15

Air Used In Drilling Peters Point Well With Air Instead Of Mud

Historical notes describe use of circulating air as a drilling medium at Peters Point No 3 to substitute for mud. Otis Taylor cites 380000 cubic feet of air delivered into the bore and 460 feet drilled in five hours, with air aiding cuttings removal and preventing mud clog. The Gas Co and Shelf Oil Co report experiments improving drilling efficiency using air instead of conventional drilling mud.

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Weekend At Ranch 32 Miles Above Fecker Delights In Foliage

A brief note recalls a weekend visit at Ranch 32 miles above Fecker on the White River branch. Guests enjoyed the fall foliage immensely and the scenic landscape amid tranquil surroundings.

Feria Ranch Fecker, Cole White River Branch

Abbott Nominated for Vice President at Utah Education Convention

Max G. Abbott, principal of Unita High School, is a candidate for vice president of the Utan Education Association. The annual Seth convention at Salt Lake City on October 8 features Abbott alongside Stevens, Bear River High School principal, and Dorothy Zimmerman, Roosevelt Junior High science teacher, with public schools officials speaking at the Salt Lake Tabernacle.

Seth Utan Education Associate Salt Lake Adgcordfe Allan My West, Association Soncenden.ite Inet Abbott Unita High School Stevens Bear Ae Ree High School Dorothy Zimmerman Roosevelt Junior High

National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week Proclaimed

Mayor Henry Millecam and President Eisenhower urge employers to hire handicapped individuals during National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week. Vernal proclaims October 4 to 10 as the observance, urging equal opportunity and acceptance of handicapped workers in all jobs.

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Dan Moya Dies In Salt Lake City

Dan Moya, 88, of Vernal, died in Salt Lake City. Rosary will be 8 pm Friday at Vernal Mortuary. Requiem Mass Saturday at 10 am at St. James Catholic Church. Visitation at Vernal Mortuary Saturday before the service. Survived by widow and several children. burial in Memorial Park Cemetery in Vernal.

Dan Moya Salt Lake City Verner Dani Arthur Vertaly Bert Mexico Vernal i Memorial Park Cemetery

Group Delays Action on Grazing Plan in Salt Lake

Officials and conservationists discuss the grazing plan amid debate over retaining and establishing game preserves. The Interagency Committee recommendations keep five preserves, while board members push to consider formal designation or retention. New member Tony Madsen questions sites and potential federal seed programs for deer hunters.

Moss Gundsy Salta Lake Belug Game ‘Board Tony Madsen

Chamber Finances Show Expenses and Bank Balance

The report lists items such as rent salaries taxes and office expenses totaling substantial amounts. The Uintah County Water Development Committee and civic club dues appear among payments with a bank balance of 4181.85 as of Sept 30 1953. Secretary Manager L Siddoway notes MGM film studio interest in Vernal scenery and a possible future project.

Uintah County Siddoway Charles Coleman MGM Film Studios Vernal MGM Adea

Two Old Friends Reunite After 48 Years At Island Park

Annettie Ackhurst and BOL McCarrell, related through Vern McCarrell, met by chance in Leland Rane on Sunday after 48 years. McCarrell, once Ackhurst’s farm worker 48 miles north of Steamboat Springs in 1907, recognized Ackhurst’s wife and shared memories, ending with a pleasant visit amid the area’s scenery.

Island Park Annettie Ackhurst Bol McCarrell McCarrell Vern McCarrell Ackhurst Steamboat Springs Leland Rane

Obituary for Laura H Provo and Edna H Peterry pioneer dies

Laura H Provo and Edna H Peterry elder of Montana are named in a death notice. The fragment notes a long list of relatives including grandchildren and a sister Nettie O Driscoll of East Lake City Burlat. The burial planned at Midway Cemetery.

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