Large Uintah Stake Conference Draws Crowds and Inspiration
Large crowds attend the Uintah Stake Conference over Saturday and Sunday with over 1100 in attendance on Sunday sessions. Apostle George F. Richards spoke on the value of priesthood training and service, as leaders and quorums discussed faith, duty, and efficient presiding. The event featured choral music by UHS chorus and local ensembles, testimonies by several speakers, and notes of mission experiences from Theodore Collier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aposua
George F. Richards
The
Qureum of the Twelve
Salt Lake Temple
Tabernacle
Louis S. Gardiner
Warren Richardson
Jacob N. Lybbert
Barth Shaffer
Shaffer
Kentucky
Harold Merkley
Apostle Richards
Fea
Wallace Calder
Ernest Eaton
A. G. Goodrich
Theodore Collier
Davis Ward
Texas
Don BP Colton
Uintah Stake
U. H. 8. Chorus
J. H. Prows
Lapoint
Louis Sweneen
High Priest
Stake
J Ameli Manwaring
Porter Merrell
Claud C. Cornwell Ted
James M. Shafer
Henderson Named Partner in Vernal Business Expansion
Announcement from L. H. Woodlard company states W. S. Henderson former county treasurer has become a partner. Henderson, well known in the Basin, has worked with the firm in various roles for many years as the Woodlard company expands its Vernal operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Woodlard Company
W. 8. Henderson
Henderson
J. H. Woodard Company
Vernal
Mrs. Schwencke dies at Roosevelt home Tuesday
Mrs. Afton Sabey Schwencke wife of Professor Charles Schwencke died early Tuesday at her Roosevelt home after seven years teaching at Roosevelt Central School Pneumonia caused the death which stunned the community She was a daughter of James and Libble Sabey a Vernal native and a graduate of the D.C. High School and attended the University of Arkansas Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Roosevelt Amusement hall crowded with mourners from Vernal Ashley valley and beyond
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afton Sabey
Schwencke
Charles Schwencke
Duchesne County High School
Roosevelt
Central ‘School
James
Libble Rich Sabey
Vernal
D. Cc. Hi
U. of A
Salt Lake Temple
Jay Var
Roosevelt Amusement Hall
Ashley Valley
April Issue Highlights Local Farm Paper Plans
The Uintah Basin Farmer will publish a report on the boys and girls club leadership school held at Roosevelt last week. The paper backs the Basin movement and notes timely articles by experts. It claims the paper has the Basin’s largest circulation and urges every family to subscribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Uintah Basin
Bamberger seeks permit for Moffat line to Provo
The Salt Lake and Denver railroad applied to the Interstate Commerce Commission for authority to build a 237 mile standard gauge line from Provo Utah to Craig Colorado. The project aims to extend the Moffat route westward and place Craig on a through transcontinental line. No construction cost estimate is provided in the filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moffat
Craig
Provo
Utah
Empire
United Press
Washington
Salt Lake
Umtalk Bastin
Bamberger
Dotsero
Interstate Commerce Commission
Best Place of Aul in Uintah Basin Echoed by J J Slaugh
J J Slaugh writing from Los Angeles says after three months away he longs to return to Ver tal Utah and praises the Uintah Basin as the best place and big one with rich natural resources as seen in nine states. He adds The Expresa feels like a letter from home all winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Slaugh
Los Angeles
Calif
Vertal
Uintah Basin
Utah
Great
Inland Empire
Expresa
Structure tests span Hill Creek area near Watson
Geologists assess Hill Creek structure 26 miles from Watson as part of a broader drill program by Rocky Mountain Exploration. Oil seepage noted in Wasatch depth, with a 2100 foot old test and plans for a thorough horizon test across the tertiary structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. S&s Sur
Midwest Refining Company
Rangely
Loma
Denver
Denver and Rio Grande Railroad
Hill Creek
Watson
Rocky Mountain Exploration
Green River
Wasatch
Midwest
Vernal
Utah Refining Company
Neal Dome
Phillipsn
J. B. Boos
Colorado
Colorado-Utah
Mr. Boos
Rocky Mountain Exploration Company
Ofl
Pioneer Uncle BiH Stewart laid to rest in Jensen Sunday
Jensen correspondent William Jackson Stewart known as Uncle BiH died Friday night in poor health. Born June 3, 1849 in Fremont County Iowa he helped settle Utah. He married Edna Snow on Sept 17 1876 and had five children. three survive Bernard and Harley in California and Hugh in Jensen. Funeral held Sunday at 2 pm Jensen ward house with speakers McKee Snow and Wall. interment Jensen Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jensen
Wiliam Jackson Stewart
Bni
Fremont County
Iowa
Wiliam Jackson &Tewart
Utah
England
Scotland
Bih
Edna Snow
Jensen Ward House
Joseph A. McKee
Seymour B. Snow
Fred Wall
Hosmer M. Dudley
J. M. Dudley
Naples Ward
Bernard
Harley
California
Hugh
Jensen Cemetery
A. N. Timothy
County Commissioners Hold Busy Session
County commissioners in Vernal and Lapoint reviewed tax adjustments and approved a county tax deed for Isaac M. Jones worth 83.26. They authorized road work to Blue Mountain with 150 funds, weighed hospital aid for the Deiter boy, and considered heating the courthouse. They approved bonds for Fred Case as Lapoint constable and discussed a reward for Steffens murderers. Martin Curtis appointed deputy in the treasurer’s office beginning April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. I. Wilson
iLnpoint
Joshua Haslem
Vernal
Benjamin P. Kelly, Jr
Murray
Jdnson
Isaac M. Jones
Leotawas
John Karren
Ashley Central Canal
Karl Preece
S. D. 8. Hospital
Deiter
Ashley Ward
Blue Mountain
Leslie Ashton
Court House
Ashton
Roy Coupe
All Steel Office Supply Company
Fred Case
Lapaint
Frank Steffens
Lapoint
Martin Curtis
Bee
Curtis
Geologist Prepares Final Checks for Utah Oil Venture
Geologist on site in Uintah County as Humphreys Boyd interests announce a Utah drilling push with about 9.01 million dollars in assets. The company plans Northeast Utah drillings near the Colorado line, while expanding activity in Texas and Oklahoma fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah Basin
Humphreys-Hoyd
Ulatah County
BE. Humphreys
Ashley Vyamey
Humphreys
Rocky Mountain News
Denver
Humphrey
Utah
Wortham
Texas
Humphreys-Boyd Oll Company
Willl
Craig
Colo
Nacona
Richland
Navarro
Henderson
Regan, Webb
McMillan
Pawnea
Oklahoma
Fredonia
Wilson County
Kan
Humphreys-Boyd
United States
Uintah County
Colorado
Bazette
Navarro County
Henderson County
Tent Chautauqua Dates Set for Vernal July 25 29
Circuit manager Rhue E Green announces Vernal tent chautauqua runs July 25 to 29 with headliner plays Across the Street and Grumpy and major acts Dr Frank E Gordon and the Standard Black and Tele Revue. The event follows earlier plans and features a course tied to regional cultural offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhue E. Green
Lincoln
Nebr
Vernal Ag
Mr. Green
Frank E. Gordon
Albin Birch Pioneer Of Roosevelt Buried There
Albin Birch longtime Roosevelt resident and former mayor and councilman died of cancer at home on Monday March 30. He was born December 22 1869 in Sweden and came to America in 1891 then moved to Danver before Utah. Survived by widow and three children Axel Alice and Elmer, all of Roosevelt. Funeral held 11 a m Thursday with many from Vernal County attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axel A
Alice
Elmer
Roosevelt
Albin Birch
Sweden
America
Danver
Utah
New Bireh
Vernal City Council Purchases Fire Fighting Apparatus
Vernal council purchases a complete fire fighting outfit including pump chemical and hose for 3400 to be delivered by June 1. The new gear has a 250 gallon per minute capacity and will be demonstrated to Vernal firefighters. Mayor Rice Cooper notes plans to adjust with county commissioners for future fire protection needs following recent regional blazes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Eaton
Julius Pearse
Vernal
Rice Cooper
Second Rig for Vernal Oil Field
Rumors say a second timber rig will be placed on the Ashley Valley dome by Utah Oil Refining near the Vernal well. Final handoffs not yet reached, but indications point to this dome becoming a real producer soon. Continued activity by Utah Refining supports the outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashley Valley Dome
Utah Oil Refining Company
Utah Refining
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fiumphreys-Boyd
Uintah
Vuintah
William S. Henderson
Roosevelt Home
Uintah *Basin
William Jackson Stewart
Uintan Basin
Humphreys-Boyd Company
Yasterday
Pure Oil Company
Ty Insurance
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!