Junior Chamber of Commerce Discusses Civic Projects
The Vernal Junior Chamber of Commerce hosted AAU boxers at a Monday luncheon at the Commercial Hotel. They reported on the East Lake City meet and expressed willingness to train for next year. A Vernal Way recreational center project was discussed to host year round athletic events. GR Henderson reported progress on the state wide clean up campaign. President Barr announced Vernal Chamber’s national membership and upcoming charter presentation by national officials from Salt Lake City.
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Vernal Junior Chamber of Commerce
AAU
East Lake City
Commercial Hotel
Vernal Way
J. 5. Netheisel
GR. Henderson
Junior Chamber
Donald J. Barr
Vernal Chamber
National Chamber
Salt Lake
Funeral for John Timothy Held at Maeser Saturday
Funeral rites for 82 year old John Timothy Held were held at the Maeser chapel at 1 p.m. Saturday under the Maeser Bishopric with Bishop Lester Bingham presiding. The service included a double mixed quartet, solos and duets, remarks by Carl Richens, Ernest Eaton and Archie Johnson, and closing by Ed Bodily. Interment followed at Verna Memorial Park, with many relatives and friends traveling from St George, Whit erocks, Roosevelt, Jensen, and other nearby towns.
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Maeser
John Timothy
Proneer
Thurainy
Lester Bingham Preslding
May Calder
Mae Jorgensen
Glen Lambert
C. Jones
J. Cilye Davis
Charlies Hi
Colton
Arthur Manwaring
Clark Merwell
Mable Stagg
My Father
Jesus
Calder
Jorgensen
Falene Shepnards
Enid
Carl Richens
Ernest Eaton
Archie Johnson
Ed Bod
Jensen
Howard Timothy
Bridgeland
Vernal School Health Day May 7 Parade and Activities
The first annual school health day will be held in Vernal on Friday May 7 with about 2500 school children taking part in a monster street parade featuring health and safety themes. All schools will participate with varied activities, and civic groups will be represented. A large organizing committee, district officials, nurses, Red Cross, American Legion, Lions Club, and various local bodies are coordinating a day of demonstrations, programs, and lunch. Parade proceeds from courthouse lawn to Uintah High School, followed by demonstrations, a maypole, and campus programs.
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W. &. Henderson
Sidenk
Clvi
Utah
Duchesne
BMI
Henderson
George
Centain
L. G. Noble
Chaiman
Harold M. Lundell
Mary Ricks
Jane Louis
Frank W. Wright
Marie Singleton
R. C. Cooper
Marc Singleton
UMS
Clark Newell
Lions Club
Pearl Shaffer
BEW
John H. Clark
Chamber of Commerce
Fred G. Bingham
J Lunch
Helen Calder
Aid G. Mikley
Junior Chamber of Commerce
J. H. Ratliff
Ladies Aid
W, S&s
Ghost Indian Inherits Osage Fortune Near Pawhuska
The so called Ghost of an Osage man, John Stink, aged 74, who survived a smallpox outbreak after being left for dead, has moved to Pawhuska Oklahoma to claim a share of a fortune valued around $200,000 in U. S. leased lands formerly held by the tribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stink
Pawhuska
Ohia
Stink
Song Talk Presentation and Camp Band Event
A community gathering features a baritone solo by TANG reeeren and a band concert. Officials including Mayor R C Cooper and County Commissioner Golden Bastian attend the ceremony with an award for the essay contest winner, followed by a retreat, lunch, and three films.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tang Reeeren
Kettner Occ
Esse
R. C. Cooper
Golden Bastian
Vernal JOOF Adds Twenty Four Members and Snow Depths
Ver nal Lodge No 2s IOOF has added twenty four new members amid active growth. Officers include Beth Perry as Noble Grand. Snow measurements from March by the Astley National Forest show depths at Hole-in-Rock and Mosby Mountain areas, with entries for Upper King’s Cabin and Lower King’s Cabin. Local changes include Mosby Mountain agent appointment for Nelson-Ricks Moon Lake Creamery and Pitt moving to Sweet Clover Creamery.
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Vernal Lodge No
IOOF
Eth Perry
Noble Grand
Vernel Lodge
John
Blankenstup
Barber Asphalt .Company
Trinidad
West Iniles
George A. Dow
Ney
Louisiana
John G. Bates
San Diego
California
The
Loop Loder No
Beth Perry
Astley Wational
King’s Cabin
E. W. Belcher
Mosby Mountain
Upper
Nelson-Ricks Moon Lake
Sweet Clover Creamery
Nelson-Ricks
Utah Motor Company
Vernal CCC Camp Praised By Uintah Officials
Uintah County Commissioners and Vernal city officials laud the Vernal CCC Camp for aiding roads and feed delivery, building reservoirs, and boosting local economy. They urge extending the camp’s stay, noting annual spending near $50,000 and community benefits through snow clearance and range improvements. Mayor R G Cooper voices similar praise for the camp's role in Vernal.
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Uintah
Falr
Ashley Valley
Public Co
Uintah County
CCO
Fie
Anly
CCC
R. G. Cooper
Vernal
Vernal Asphalt Plant Starts Run With Crew of 15
D P Maher superintendent reports a Vernal Asphalt Plant crew of about fifteen busy with preparations for starting the plant early next week. A larger crew of about seventy five will be employed later in the project.
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D. P. Maher
Vernal
Plans Under Way for Vernal Lions Follies in April
DeVere Corrol, Vernal Lions Follies committee chairman, announces the annual entertainment will be held this month likely April 16. The event is eagerly anticipated by many and aims to outdo past performances with lively acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeVere Corrol
Vernal Lions Follies Committee
Lion
Art
J Ray Baldwin former Vernal hotel man dies suddenly
Jesse Ray Baldwin 45 a Vernal coal field worker died suddenly at 1130 p m Tuesday at his home from a heart attack Mrs Baldwin died about a year ago He was born in Richmond WV in 1885 Survived by four children Angeline Rasmussen Kenneth Davis Wilbur Baldwin all of Vernal and Mrs Clarence Sharpress Akron OH One brother and one sister in Salem OR other siblings with unknown addresses Funeral 2 pm Friday at Gwaln Funeral Home Rev Willard Spence officiating Interment in Vernal Memorial Park.
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Jesse Ray Baldwin
Vernal
Mir
Baldwin
Mr. Baldwin
Richmond
West Virginia
Angeline Rasmussen
Kenneth Davis
Wilbur Baldwin
Verma
Local Club Officers Named in Cryptic Toast
The note lists Robert Baker, Paul L. Cowan the financial secretary, and Donald R. Barr the recording secretary among a playful group of officers. The phrasing suggests a casual internal toast or introduction at a meeting.
Kite Flying Contest at Central School Grounds Apr 3
Prizes for a Saturday kite contest were donated by Vernal merchants. James Abplanalp, in charge of the WPA recreational project for boys, announced forty entrants aged 6 to 14 will compete in events including a 160 yard dash kite draw pulling contest most scientifically tested kite novelty event and best decorated kite.
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Vernal
James Abplinalp
WPA
Abplanado
Vernal Express April Issue Schedule Change
April Fool note states the Vernal Express will publish five issues in April, with the 30 day month. The item mentions V Bollwinkel leaving Wednesday morning for Elk Springs and Crate to spend a few days.
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Vernal Express
V. Bollwinkel
Werdnessay
Elk Springs
Crate
Thomas Mantle Dies at 78 Prominent Cattle Man
Thomas Mantle, renowned cattleman, died Sunday at age 78 from age-related illness. Born December 28, 1858 in Balt Lake City, he was son of Thomas and Nancy Mantle. He lived in Midway Wasateh county before 1891 moving to Ashley Valley with the Martie brothers family business. Survived by brothers Stephen, William, and Hyram Brantle of Jensen.
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Thomas Mantle
Balt Lake City
Thomas
Nancy M. Greforth Mantle
Midway
Wasateh County
Ashley Valley
Martie Brothers
Stephen
Wiliam
Hyrum Brantle
Jensen
Marriage Licenses Listed for Versal Residents
March 27 Leland Pratt Murray and Theda Reid, both of Versal. March 30 Leon Ainge of Jensen and Estella Christine Evans of Versal.
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Leland Pratt
Murray
Theda Reid
Versal
Leon Ainge
Jensen
Estella Christine Evans
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James M. Orr
Fred Baker
Preston Q. Wale
Robert Mynes
Carl Wfatsak
Mlo Snow
Reat
John v “Ollwinkel
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Ray G. Labrum
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