Renewed Interest in Asphalt Ridge Spurs Utah Talk
Interest in Utah rock asphalt rises after Interior Department may open thousands of acres for competitive bids. Major holders include John Osmond of Devon Development with 5900 acres spanning Asphalt Ridge and Sunnyside. Shell Oil and Sohio Petroleum hold deposits near Vernal exploring in situ combustion to access bitumen.
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Dept. of the Interior
Athanska Far Sands Reserve
Alberta
Canada
Utah
John Osmond
Devon Development Co
Sunnyside
Carbon County
Osmond
Shell Ol] Co
Sohto Petroleum Co
Standard Oil Co
Ohio
Vernal
Sohlo
Lions State Anniversary and October Membership Drive
Lions International marks the 45th founding anniversary as J Arben Jolley announces a October membership drive at the club meeting. Reports include Boys State participation by Scott Oldroyd and Dale Caldwell, past officers' plaques, and perfect attendance pins for Ralph Bryson and Rulon Hacking.
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Lions Fnsternational
J. Arben Jolley
Education Committee
Jolley
Harmon
DeArman Batty
Lloyd Winward
Scott Oldroyd
Dale Caldwell
T A Boys State
Scott
Boys State
Dale
Glenn Cooper
A. DeMarr Dudley
Leo Thorne
0. Z. Barenett
Jack C. Turner
Whitney D. Hammond
Arthur Schactermeyer
Curtis
Mr. Cooper
Mr. Curtis
Ralph A. Bryson
Rulon S. Hacking
Asphalt and gilsonite leases eyed in Uintah Basin
The Ridge surveys and extraction tests show no current plan for commercial development. Husky Oil, Consolidated Pactt He, and other firms hold rock asphalt interests in the Uintah Basin while Standard Oil of California Cities Service and Amerada Petroleum seek gilsonite leases. The U S Bureau of Land Management has 120 applications. a shift from non competitive to sealed competitive bidding is planned after a 1930 withdrawal modification to allow leasing. American Gilsonite Co shows interest in gilsonite leases.
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Stoo
Uintah Basin
Husky Oil Co
Cody
Wyo
Consolidated Pactt- He, Inc
Salt Lake City
Gtste
Standard Oil Co
California
Cities Service
Amerinda Petroleum
U.S. Bureau of Land Management
BLM
American Gilsontic Co
Clearing of brush hazards after county crash
County roadworkers clear brush from a county corner after a Thursday crash at 7 40 am caused by obstructed vision from overgrown brush and bright sun. Involved were a 1942 International Scout driven by Morgan Merkley 84 and a Honda motorcycle driven by Wells A McInelly 30 of Maeser. About 150 damage to the motorcycle and 100 to the Scout fender. McInelly bruises and lacerations arms and legs. No citations issued. County commissioners asked to install stop signs at the north south approaches to the intersection and permit the east west road to go through.
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Mor Kan Merkley
Wells A. McInelly
McInelly
Boyd Watch
Maeser
MeInely
Merkley
Ray Werrington
Highway Patrol
Utah Road Commission assesses dam area road problems
A Utah State Road Commission visit to Vernal and Flaming Gorge Dam area highlights Daggett County isolation risks as rising waters threaten bridges near Dutch John and Linwood. Officials note a potential higher ground bridge at Linwood could solve much, but funding remains unavailable.
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Utah
Sate
Utah State Road Commission
Flaming Gorge Dam
Daggett County
Ulintal
Green River
Wyoming
Linwood
Colorado
Oward
Manila
Greendale Junction
Reesrvelt
Dutch Fahn
Lions honor long-time members at September meeting
For the second year, Lee Wankler received a 100 percent attendance pin for 4961 92. Old Monarch chevions went to Hugh W Col ton and Henry Schaefermey er for 25 years. Jock C Turner, Martin W Curtis, Adolph Johnsen, R. W. Jones, and Dr Dan Q Price earned 10 years. 35-year charter members awards will be presented at the next meeting during the 35th anniversary celebration. Lady Lions will be invited. The gathering is set for Wednesday evening September 20 at Hotel Vernal with a speaker from Lions International.
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Lee Wankler
Stranefor
Hugh W. Colton
Henry Schaefermeyer
Jock C. Turner
Martin W. Curtis
Adolph Johnsen
R. W. Jones
Dan Q. Price
Lady Lions
Daughters of Utah Pioneers Invite Open House
The Daughters of Utah Pioneers express appreciation for your generous contribution to their Museum Project and invite you to an Open House on Sunday, September 23, 1962, from 10 AM until 4 PM, honoring all who assisted in any way.
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Daughters of Utah Pioneers
Uintah Utes Ready to Face Carbon High Friday
Uintah Utes gird for a home Friday 3 p.m. clash with Carbon High after a 7-0 loss to Craig Bulldogs last Friday night. The Utes seek rebound on their own gridiron and aim to upset the visiting team in the Bulldogs’ kennel.
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Uintah Utes
Carbon High
Uintah
Craig Bulldogs
Uintah Utes Defense Holds Off Offense in Seesaw Game
Uintah battled defensively but struggled to score as fumbles and interceptions hindered their offense. The only score came in the first quarter on a 20 yard end sweep by Jory, as coach Louis Melere noted upcoming matchup with Carbon and hikes ly will test the lineup.
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Uiex
Craig
Peter J. Klenitz
Uintah
UTES
Carbon
Cary Belcher
Jack
Vic
Jory
Louis Melere
Community Concert Association Opens Membership Drive This Week
Vernal residents and surrounding areas are invited to join the Community Concert Association as it begins its sixth annual membership campaign. The drive runs through Friday with headquarters at the Totel Vernal lobby open 8 am to 5 pm daily and a phone line at 780-3232 for information.
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Community Concert Assn
Vernal Community Concert Association
Totel Vernal
John
Uintah County August Savings Bond Sales Revealed
Uintah County savings bond purchases for August totaled 12546 dollars, reported by N J Meagher Jr county bond chairman. The eight month total reached 64062 dollars, he said this week.
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Uintah
N. J. Meagher, Jr
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