Planning Board Sets Countywide Clean Up Campaign
A statewide beautification program planned by county and state planning boards will start April 15 in Vernal and Uintah County. Mayor R Cooper predicts the 1940 campaign will be the area’s biggest effort with churches clubs and organizations aiding in cleaning up homes stores streets and grounds.
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Usitah
R . Cooper
Cooper
LaVell & Morriss
USAC
Logan
Clarence Palmers
Naples
Highway 40
Gusher
LDS Church
Cash
Chige
Hyrum Boulder
Uintah
Tut Lake
de Menneth Hicken
Central School Operetta To Be Presented Friday
Central School students present the operetta The Smillling Six Pence Friday. A chorus of 130 and 10 reading characters star Audrey Jones as the leading lady with Grace Taylor Elaine Slang Ruth Pope as the three witches. Gnomes include Leon Pitt Harry Fronia Quentin Wooley Frenk Hatch Veril Olsen. Fourth grade dancers perform with Mrs Pearl Snyder directing assisted by teachers. Mrs Mabie Stagg is the pianist. Leon P Christensen attended a Utah Water Board meeting in Salt Lake Tuesday representing this district.
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Central School
Gordon Lyman
Audrey Jones
Jeading
Grace Taylor
Elaine Slang
Ruth Pope
Leon Pitt
Harry Fronia
Quentin Wooley
Frenk Hatch
Socialist Nominee Norman Thomas Seeks Fourth Nomination
Norman Thomas, the Socialist candidate for President, will accept a fourth nomination at the Socialist convention in Washington on Saturday April 6. He argues the war and the unlikely rise of a national party between Party and Labor render a fifth bid impractical.
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Norman Thomas
United States
Washington
Thomas
County Levy Readjustment Sought as Funds Shrink
County Commissioners release a statement noting current levies of 10 mills for county operation out of 36 total, with 75 percent of taxes spent on schools and public welfare. Two mills remain for county government, leaving 4.10 mills for the county and 29.0 mills divided among county, state, and public welfare. The law calls three elections, yet a 25 mill levy is urged amid a reduced county budget from 7.6 million to 4.5 million, as residents Lloyd Watkins and Mark Roberts return from Los Angeles with updates.
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Board of County Commissioners
Te Rit
Brosts
Local Red Cross Chapter Attends Institute in Salt Lake
The local American Red Cross chapter was represented at the Red Cross Institute in Salt Lake City on Monday and Tuesday by Mrs Wiley Stewart, secretary and treasurer. The institute gathered Cross members for a meeting. Mr and Mrs Virtus McConkle of Dry Fork were Vernal visitors on Saturday.
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Red Cross
Institute
American Red Cross
Red Cross Institute
Salt Lake
Wiley Stewart
Iene
Every Cross
Virtus McConkle
Dry Fork
Oldest Lapoint Couple Honored On Anniversary
William G Caldwell of LeDevit celebrated his sixty fifth wedding anniversary with wife Eleanor. Both in good health, they have lived together 65 years under one roof. They are parents of eleven and grandparents to fifty, sixty six great and four great real grandchildren. A program featuring local performers and speeches followed by a banquet for seventy five friends and relatives.
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Lapoint
William G Caldwell
le Devit
Caldwell
Tme
Willian
Eleanor
William
Matthew
Brazilla Gymon Cadwell
Springville
Utah
Mornou Battalion
Ashley Valley
Aftenoon
Seriat
Roland Wallinger
Lona Caldwell
Frid
Kenneth Caldwel
Luke Careg
Arquabtance
Lore
Craig Caldwell
N Davis
H Siddoway
Calder
Ina Caldwell
Hatch
Gus
Lawrence E Caldwell
Thompson
George Digelaw Ashe
Frances
Mark Caldwell
Roland Mullinger
Dorothy Caldwell
Abe Murdock Enters Race for Senate Seat
Congressman Abe Murdock of Utah declares candidacy for the Democratic nomination to the US Senate, opposing Senator William H King. He says growing requests, his Washington experience, and adherence to progressive Utah policies motivate the run this fall.
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Abe Murdock
Utah
Senate
William H King
Murdock
King
Washington
Snow Moisture Deficit Report From Uinta Range 1940
Snow water content across Vernal Lake Fork Whiterocks and Lonetree districts shows a 1940 April total of just 28 inches in Vernal, with Lake Fork 41 Whiterocks 49 and Lonetree 47 inches, far below the forest average of 41 inches. Earlier years fluctuated, but 1935 to 1939 generally trended lower than the long term average, heightening fire danger. Mr and Mrs Alfred H Husford relocate to Vernal from Horseshoe, planning to reside there temporarily, with Mrs Husford’s lineage noted.
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Ashley Forest
Lake Fork
Whiterocks
Lonetree
Wyoming
Lone
Thost
Ter Lake Fork
Loreree
Whitey
Lovetree
Whildrocks
Beow
Alfred H Husford
Vernal
Hoosevelt
Mra
Huxford
Mfr
Srd
Farrel Wuklis
Roosevelt
Prizes Totalling 1500 for Vernal Livestock Show Details
The Uintah Basin Livestock Show in Vernal May 2 29 will publish a premium list with 75 classes and about 1500 in prizes. Russell Keetch notes six horse classes two poultry divisions and dairy and breeding stock awards. Events include band concerts a dance, a ring side judging contest, demonstrations, shows, a banquet for exhibitors, and a parade featuring first place and champion winners.
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Pramium
Uintah Basin
Vernal Express
Russell Keetch Uvila
Keetch
Adeter
Cub
Road West of Tridell Named County's Best Road
County Commissioner Ray G Labrum described a nearly completed gravel road extending about four and a half miles from the Whiterocks Beach dugway to near Tridel school. Started March 1, the project involved WPA Uintah county and the Indian department with equipment from Reynolda Ely Construction, Springville, and Ty dian department. Gravel twenty feet wide, cost fifty cents per yard. The road, hailed as one of the finest improvements, replaces mud paths in severe winter conditions.
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Tridell
Say
Ray G Labrum
Whiterocks Beach
Tridel
WPA Uintah County
Indian Department
Reynolda Ely Construction Company
Springvlle
Rond
J H Wardle Alep
Springvule
Tydian Department
Pep meeting at Chamber of Commerce for Junior Chamber members
The Junior Chamber of Commerce held a pep meeting for members including Laurence Frat and both old and new members. Beier entertained Saturday at a party, with attendees recording the event.
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Cottimem
UH 8 Musical Comedy Pleases Large Crowds Friday
UH 8 musical comedy played Friday and Saturday to large appreciative audiences. The outdoor set featured a scent and flower garden by Mary Hall and Della Christensen. Cast included Betty Pack Dorothy King Elaine Thomas Wilma Swett Earl H Manwaring Calvin Martinsen Howard Walker and others with a 70 voice chorus. Karl J Emgar directed.
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Uintah High
Mary Hall
Della Christensen
Betty Pack
Dorothy King
Elaine Thomas
Wilma Swett
Earl H Manwaring
Calvin Martinsen
Howard Walker
Bob Bhimmin
Bruce Kelly
Wil
Bur Murray
Ned Stringham
Melvin Hodgkinson
Ray Noel
Chorus
Karl J Emgar
Wands Andrus Dance
Afton Carter
Barbara Tiffany
Nyals
Andrea ‘On
Maeser Clean up Campaign to Begin Next Week
Maeser town launches a cleanup week starting April 4, with daily 7:00 a.m. reminders from the school bell to rake yards, remove garbage piles, mend ferries, and paint mailboxes white. Friday marks final day with judges awarding best street improvement and an honorable mention.
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Maeser
Maeser Town
Commoerial Teams Meet at Roosevelt Practice Tryout
At Roosevelt Saturday Uttah held a regional preparation meet for the commercial contest at Provo on April 12. Twenty five students represented Uintah with several placing in Accounting and Type A and B shorthand. Notable winners included Lola Anderson first in Accounting A and B with 105 of 110, Marian Preece first in Type A at 40 wpm, Elva Atwood first in Type B at 51 net wpm, and Erma Collier top in Amateur Shorthand with 68 wpm.
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Provo
Alterra
Uintah
Roosevelt
Uttitah
Marian Preece
Carma Ross
Dorothy Powe
Wilms Srett
Elva Atwood
Othar
Winifred Bingham
Lillis Remington
Claudia Caldwell
Erma Collier
Miute
Aston Carter
Eble Cannes
Rhea Roberts
County Officials Plan Road Improvement From Dry Fork to Deep Creek
A Deep Creek committee headed by Quince Johnson and Clyde Hack requested the Dry Fork to Lapoint road be cut to improve travel. County commissioners agreed to investigate at the earliest opportunity. Fuller Remington was tasked to inspect Ashley ward road conditions. The county attorney was asked to draft a license and collar requirement for Sidoge in the county, and Sid Pace was appointed pound keeper for Ashley precinct.
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Deep Creek
Quince Johnson
Clyde Hack- DE
Baquiday
Dry Fork
Lapoint
Fuller
Remington
Ashley Ward
Sidoge
Sid Pace
Ashley Precinct
Vernal CCC Celebrates Anniversary With Community Events
Seven years after the Civilian Conservation Corps was created by act and executive order, Vernal Camp 1507 will host a two week celebration in Ashley Valley. Events include a Uintah High School band concert, a visit to Little Dog Valley reservoir, a beef and mutton barbecue, boxing and wrestling, and a public dance at the Imperial Hall with open house at Camp 31 from 1 to 7 pm.
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Civilian Conservation Corps
Act of Congress
Virginia
Company 1507
Vernal
Ashley Valley
Gaturdev
Frank J Kennard
Porrest D Thoman
Foreman
Army
Uintah High School
Little Dog Valley
COC
Vernal Rodeo Dates Set for August 1 2 and 3
Vernal Rodeo scheduled for August 1 2 and 3 after committee decision. Parley Hall of Welliie contracted to supply stock including broncs bulls and parade horses with flags of each state. Event aims to be a major Uintah Basin spectacle with support from last year and added features. Clarence Wine of Ashley notes their daughter Edog Gruave of Uintah High crowned Cold and Green Ball Queen in Santa Ana California where she works.
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Parley Hall of
Welliie
Alvin E Weeks
Ick
Intresk
Atagedy
Uintah Basin
Clarence Wine
Ashley
Edog
Uintah High
Sante J Ana
Calif
Weeds Water And Timber Discussed At County Conference
At the County Planning Progress Conference in Vernal, officials discussed county welfare, water supply for irrigated lands, and soil conservation. Byron Goodrich noted Uintah County’s high land value and funding challenges as population land tax shifts were described, with emphasis on water projects and Oaks Park Reservoir development.
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Goodrich
Christensen
Brush Creek
Lake Fork
Oaks Park
Mfr Christensen
WPA
Farm Security Administration
Ashley Creek
Stetnaker
Bowendita
Cor
Seid Bir Christensen
E. S& Quate
Soli Conservation Service
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Leon P Christensen
Utah Water Btorfige Commission
Lloyd Watkins
Mark Roberts
Los Angeles
Morris Vernon
Clyde Carrol
Uinta Range
Chamber OF Commerce
Henry N Frees
Belleville
John Nance Garner
Buperus
A. i. sDekaen
Vernal CCC
Glen Lasson
USRS
Ashlie Creek
Mountain
Tyzack Ranch
Bowen Aite
Bir Lasson
Dry Forks
North Fork
Brownles Fork
Bey Park
War Lasson
AB Sa
Superyinar Fuga
Ithe Postal Syore Thin & Eae
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