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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1952

Page

11

Fragmented Utah oil well test notes in Uintah and Carbon counties

Disjointed OCR records recount multiple oil and gas well locations in Uintah and Carbon counties Utah, including Deep Wella Production Inc locations, testing statuses, drilling unit references, and various field designations. Entries mention Duchesne Flat Canyon and Pleasant Valley areas, Elmo and Weber references, plus abandoned or plugged wells and weathered permit codes.

Lambert Deep Wella Production Inc Toestionate Duchesne County Flat Canyon Jenssen Jensen ‘No Deep Melts Production Inc Wate Pleasant Valley Arca Nene Aes Dusherte County Rey PD Kou Gainer Ladation Uintah Coney Chap Senate Sith Uinta Fry Bonanzi 'Arent South Horkerhis Galiforn Bai Orig Ara Waloa Branty Bergloe Olt Co Cbw Weber Uintah County Sun Galliornia P.T.D T. St Orlan Carter Walker

Explosion harms Ballard mother and burns sons

Ballard mother Mrs Alfred Bracken suffered serious burns when her pressure cooker exploded while cooking Tuesday. She carried her two young sons to Brett Johnson’s home. Mrs Winn then took her to Roosevelt Hospital where she remains hospitalized. The day also featured Relief Society activities, a school program, and other community visits and travel to General Conference events.

Ellen Bracken Jack Allred Brett Johnson Mra Johnson Boyd Winn

Land location note at Sinclair Oland Gas Co site

Fragmentary OCR describes a land location at Sinclair Oland Gas Co in Northwest quarter NW NW NW 15 10S 18E, listing map coordinates and parcel context. The readable portion records a place reference without clear date owner or action.

Iset Bodlands Sinclair Oland Gas Co

Lions Club Tour of Red Wash Field Planned

Vernal Lions Club members will tour the Red Wash oil field Sunday afternoon guided by Tom Griset California Company field superintendent. The visit will include inspections of twenty wells the storage tanks new gathering system the connect line to Rangely Salt Lake One and nearby modern offices and homes. The trip will use the newly paved road from the Bonanza highway to the field.

Vernal Lions Club Red Wash Tom Cgriset California Company Fieet Salt Lake

Former Tridell Resident Dies In Orem at 67

Morrell Morrell, 67, of 800 West Orem formerly of Tridel, died Saturday at 4 15 pm at home after a lingering illness. He was born June 12, 1865 at Kini Junction Utah to Hyrum and Harriet Morrell. He moved from Junction to Uintah Basin in 1910 then to Orem with farming and stock, later serving as an elder in Bever ly ward of the LDS Church. He married Mary Levaren in the Salt Lake Temple. Surviving: his widow and four sons and daughters in Orem, plus 38 grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and a sister in San Francisco. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 15 pm at Sharon Beverly Ward Chapel by Clayton Watts. Burial followed in Orem Cemetery.

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Fall Plowing Best for Irrigated Farms

Agricultural notes advise fall plowing as best for irrigated farms to improve labor distribution and speed spring sowing. Heavy soils mellow after frost and winter, aiding planting readiness, while fall plowing decomposes dense grass sod and reduces soil moisture loss. Local agent Clair Acord cites Uintah County practice and broader benefits for winter soil conditioning.

Tinta County Clair Acord Uintah Sida Acord

Scotch golf match at Vernat course features Wetenkamp and Asmus win

The Vernat Golf Club hosted a Scotch match where Cornel Asmus and Stella Wetenkamp partnered to win. Vida Shepherd and Dick Upton earned prizes for outstanding shots, including an eight on the last hole to reach two hundred par for that hole. The annual Hengely versus Vernal for the He A. Beager Trophy was postponed to October 10 due to Progress Week activities.

Vernat Corne Asmus Btella Wetenkamp Vida Shepherd Dick Upton Nays Hengely Vernal He A. Beager

Progress Week Highlights Utah Oil Boom and Events

The Utah oil industry shows record activity in early 1952 with 860 wells drilled by May 1, and production value rising from nothing in 1947 to over 3 million dollars by 1951. Oil Industry Information Committee and American Petroleum Institute push Progress Week to explain petroleum operations, with district luncheons, prizes for service stations, and speeches by leaders like Skinner of General Motors. Communities from Rocklea to Rangely plan open houses, barbecues, and film showings as part of the outreach, while Lions clubs host tours and local civic groups participate in related events.

Rocklea Erlchbre Etroleum Eblekson Wale Utah Erickson Utah Oil Industria Oil Industry Infomation Committee American, Petroleum Institute Idaho Gan Mountain Civic Lea Oil Skinner General, Motors Corporation Salt Lake Rangely Ely Field Ollmen Craig Colorado Weatett Rocky Mountain Rivas Carter Lions Cl Club Vernal

Funeral services for Samuel Bruce Kettle

Funeral services for Samuel Bruce Kettle 74 retired cattle rancher will be conducted at Ballard Ward LDS Church by Bishop Golden. Burial will follow in Vernal City.

Isamuel Bruce Kettle Samuel Bruce Kettle Ballard Ward Pel Church of Jems’ Christ of Latterday Saints Bishop Golden CSS Barkal Vernal City

Septic Tank Ordinance Referred After Meeting Absence

A proposed ordinance restricting discharge from septic tanks and sewage systems near buildings or watercourses was tabled after Commissioner Joseph Merk was absent. The original ordinance aimed to curb improper sewage disposal by certain families causing irrigation contamination and water pollution concerns in the county.

Joseph Merk Jey

Senator Bennett urges suspension of lamb controls

Senator Bennett pressed to suspend lamb price and marketing controls arguing they depress prices and hinder housewives from buying lamb. He noted top quality lambs are available below OPS ceilings but cutting and grading rules block marketing. Washington office reported decision approved and OPS drafting the regulation with a report due next week.

OPS Bennett Washington Den Hatus

Chamber of Commerce Scores Chapman

The Vernal Chamber of Commerce advised the Colorado River Development Association, the Vernal Chamber, and state agencies that the Secretary of the Interior approved Mr. Wirths state plan. The National Park Service will use its authority to prevent the Echo Park Demands.

Chamber OF Commerce Chapman Pace Vernal Chamber of Commerce Colorado River Development Assn Secretary of Interior Wirth National Park Service sf-Echo Park

Obituary for Mrs. Henderson of Vernal Utah services held

Mrs. Henderson, longtime Vernal resident and LDS church member, died June 20. She served 25 years in church and civic groups, taught Sunday School and Young Women's Mutual, and held on Uintah Stake Primary board. Surviving are three sons, four daughters, 34 grandchildren, two brothers, two sisters. Burial in Vernal Memorial Park Cemetery after services.

Tor May Henderson T Bie H.C. Hupdauls Priva Association of Vernal Vmutnal Improvement Assn Uintah Stake Duden LD DS Ward Relief Society Lady Lions Club of Vernal Charles R. Henderson Mra Frank Helen)Walker Ernest W. Henderson Albany Cal Royal B. Henderson Provo R.C. Piers Lundauist Ogden Don Barta) Drummond Carson City Nev Grant Florence) White Paradise Astley Bartlett Fontana Ross Bartlett Salt Lake City Nella Merkley Tridell Utah Sarsh Bingham

Ologist to Speak at Lecture on Crime Field

A criminology expert with over twenty years in the field is billed to discuss crime and its practitioners. The speaker emphasizes practical experience and cautions about the hazards of the profession.

Iinologist

Cerebro-palsy program update and tour notes

A page continued report covers a district governor duties quiz led by Frank G. Slaugh, a tour by the Ling Club, a fire-related project by Dutt Swain, Uintah High School glee numbers directed by Lawrence, and cerebropalsy films by Ken Roth. Improvements at the Vernal Golf Course were shared by 3 fs Stringhan and Parencis, with a meeting led by President T. H. Seager.

Frank G. Slaugh Joe Grissett California Co. Red Wash Ling Club Dutt Swain Uintah High School Lawrence 4Tecture Filma Ken Roth Salt Lake Stringhan T. H. Seager

National Pharmacy Week Focuses on Local Observances

A fragmented note discusses National Pharmacy Week with mentions of observances in local communities, public understanding of pharmacy, and efforts by clubs and organizations to promote improved pharmaceutical services. The text references pharmacy education and public awareness efforts in various locales.

Ford

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