Oil Well Investment Possibilities In Uintah Basin
Article by Martin Van Couvering analyzes oil prospects in Uintah Basin, stressing sedimentary source rocks and suitable traps. It outlines paleontology aided dating, asks about rocks ages, and notes two wells, El Paso’s No 4 and Great Lakes unit, indicating substantial gas production and implications for basin potential.
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Uintah Basin
Martin van Couvering
Nucky Mountain Oil Reporter
Elf
Mile Hong
EL Paso Natural Gas Co
Southman Canyon
Nene
Uintah County
Middle Mesa Verde
Wasatch
Great Lakes
OU & Chemilcal Co
Stone Cabin
Carbon County
el Paso
Merchants Set November 1 For Vernal Toyland Opening
The Vernal Chamber of Commerce commits to open Christmas Toyland on Saturday November 1. Stewart Ashton as chairman and Lynne King as subchairman announce the plan and say the event will boost the Christmas spirit for the coming season. Further notices will run in the Vernal Express and on the radio.
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Emos Toyland
Vernal Chamber of Commerce
Committed
Vernal Express
Stewart Ashton
Lynne King
Uintah High approves deer hunt absence policy
Uintah High School outlines a deer hunt absence policy with steps requiring parent approval, a signed Approved Absence Form, an official waiver, and teacher approvals. Forms are in the Secretary’s office and must be returned by October 16 at 4 p.m. to excuse students for October 17, 20, and 21, with early return possible if hunting succeeds.
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Uintah High School
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Parking Lot Opens Behind Bank and Vernal Drug
A new rear parking lot at Flrat Security Bank and Vernal Drug offers one hour free parking for customers. The lot was recently blocked through and caused concerns from both businesses. Customers are invited to use the free parking while banking or shopping.
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Flrat Security Bank
Vernal Drug
Vernal Drugs
Vernal project funds released with bids planned
A Washington call reports one million dollars allocated for the Vernal project, with the Bureau of Reclamation granting go ahead. Locally, contracts for water purchases are being argued, eight tenths already allocated, and a bid-advertising deadline set for January 1. Construction to start after severe winter ends, barring delays.
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Arthur V. Wailing
Washington
Vernal Express
Bureau of Declamation
Oil Progress Week Focuses Uintah Basin Activity
Oil Progress Week begins Sunday and runs all next week highlighting rising oil and gas activity in the Uintah Basin. Major firms announce tests and deep-well plans in Rim Rock and Ute Tribal Pool. gas transmission lines spur drilling. shale exploration and deeper wells eyed as recoveries grow despite rugged terrain and transport hurdles.
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Jagt Zeny
Ted Wash Oil Feld
Fairgrounds
Unitaly Basin
Gill Companies
Standard Oil Company of California
Rim Rock
Wintah County
Continental Oll
Ute
Duchesne County
Winith
Uintah
Mesa Verde
Utah
Uintah County Moves Toward Tax Levy for TV Cable System
Uintah County commissioners advanced a community tax levy to fund a two new TV channels. Testing will determine permanent sites at Blue Mountain or Asphalt Ridge with startup in 2–3 weeks. A proposed $14,000 power line and a $1,200 gear package from Basin Television may back the system, funded by a countywide mill levy.
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Uintah County
Blue Mountain
Asphalt Ridge
Salt Lake
Moon Lake Electric
Basin Television, Inc
Vernal
Sevier County
Grand Junction
Tall Brothers Buy Mobilgas Service Station
The Mobile service station at 553 W Main will reopen Wednesday under the management of Wayne and Duane Natl Vernal twins. They have worked at K & IK Texaco at 332 West Main. Wayne is known for singing Western songs on Ashley Yatley Appliance program on KVEL mornings. They will stock Mobilgas oil and batteries and offer tuneups and brake repairs. Grand opening planned for November.
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W Main
Wayne
Duane Natl
Vernal J
K & IK Texaco
West Main
Ashley ‘Yatley
Lover Kvel
Denver and Rio Grande Officials Check Railroad Feasibilities
Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad officials visited Vernal to study the potential rail link into the Vernal area. They met with local leaders and Chamber of Commerce members to assess tonnage from lumber phosphate gilsonite and livestock. The visit followed talks with the Ute Tribal Council and University of Utah officials on educational contracts and a pilot program for Uintah Basin Indians.
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Denver and Rio Grande Western, Railroad Company
Ron £. Harrison
Moon Lake Electric
Moon Lake
Vernal
Mr. Harrison
H. F. Durnaugh
Kaffic
C. Cavness
Induc Trigineer
Wm. J. Moore
Ute Tribal Council
University of Utah
Fred M Haverland
University
Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad
BR. C. Cayness
Wm J Moore
I. F. Burbaugh
Vernal Chamber of Commerce
Industrial Development Committee
Ron C Marrison
Moon Lake Electric, Inc
Indian Canyon
Duchesne
Basin
Carbon County
Uintah High Homecoming Parade and Grid Battle Friday
Uintah High School hosts Homecoming Day with a parade at 1:30 PM, a 3 PM football game against Leht Wigh, and an evening dance at 8:30 PM. Queens named by clubs will be presented during the assembly, with a queen crowned at halftime and by popular vote.
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U.S
Uintah High School
Leht Wigh
Lana Abégglen
Marjorie Ho
Kina
Boys Pep
DeLatna Philipa
Ueltes Pep
Mary Hark
Watkins Dixon Slate Talk At Vernal Rally
Sen Arthur V. Watkins and Sen Dixon Slate, incumbents, will speak at Vernal High School auditorium at 7 15 pm Tuesday. They will tour Utah County, meet community groups, discuss local problems, and offer free refreshments. Door prizes include a deer rifle, 9 miniature and an electric frypan. meetings also planned at Batlard 2 pm Tre dell 3 45 pm Lapoint 4 30 pm and Randlett later.
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Arthur V. Watkins
Step Elenry A. Dixon
Ulnah High School
Ulntah County
Batlard
Tredell
Lapovint
Randlelt
Mrs A Wathing to Guest at Eisenhower Fete
Mrs Arthur V Wathing will be honored at the Eisenhower Kieils day party at Hotel Vernal on Tuesday October 14 from 3 to 5 PM. Other guests include Mrs Marc Samuels Miss Lola Anderson and wives of Republican county candidates. The Pinish County women's Republican club invites all readers to join the celebration.
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Arthur V. Wathing
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