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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1934

Page

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Pres Grant Dedicates Ward Chapel in Vernal

President Hebert Grant dedicates the new Vernal First Ward chapel costing 42600 dollars after a five month build. The 910 attendance filled the chapel and adjoining hall as songs, prayers, a dedicatory sermon, and a string orchestra highlighted the solemn service.

Vernal First Ward Hebert Grant Pontha Calder Foser Vernal Fist Ware Lloyd Winnard Elva Davis Lo the Jensen Meda Walker Alice Caldwell R S Collett Salt Lake City FR Bennion Vernal Winn Grant James Hf Walls First Ward Marjorie Twitchell Ione Johnson Theca Showalter Gren Roberts Winn Walls Etva Davis

Twenty Years Ago in Deep Creek Ranch and Nearby

Twenty years ago Burton farms blooded cattle on Deep Creek. Stephen Beck mapped a Dry Fork farm and planned to move. Witmer and Gerber closed their pool hall due to low business. Dr Hirth returned to Myton to tend a farm. Joe Warner quit clerking at Adams store to tend bees and farming after his mother’s death in Vermont.

Burton Deep Creek Broome Stephen Beck Gibsons Dry Fork Robert Witmer Frank Gerber Walter Lloyd Hirth Myton

Slain Man Found Near Roosevelt Identified

The body of Manuel Santos Pelmiado, 38, of Sacramento California, was found buried in a wash near Roosevelt. Sheriff A H Mitchell ordered a manhunt for John A Hyden, 34, who left Sacramento with Delprado March 27 en route to Topeka Kansas.

Duchesnethe Rosevelt Manuel Santos Pelmiado Sacramento Cal A H Mitchell Duchesne County John A Hyden Delprado Topeka Kansas Hyden Mitchell Deloraddo Heber California Duchesne

Sacramento Woman Identifies Body Believed Her Husband

Mrs Manuel Delprado in Sacramento identified a body found near Duchesne Utah Friday as her husband man by a velvet pillow case shown to police. Delprado left Sacramento March 27 with brother in law John A Hyden a former convict who served time at Folsom Prison.

Sacramento Manuel Delprado Duchesne Utah Delprado John A Hyden Folsom Prlson Tribune

Funeral Services Held at Maeser for Mrs Ellis Caldwell Jr

Impressive services were held at Maeser for Mrs Ellis Caldwell Jr who died Sunday night after a lingering illness. Bishop Lester Bingham led prayers with a mixed chorus singing Sometime We'll Understand. Speakers recalled her life, faith and desire to join the church. Burial followed at Dry Fork cemetery with pallbearers named.

Maeser Ellis Caldwell, Jr Pope A Thompson Eva Hatch Mervin Thomas

Uintah County Schools Extend Closure to May 18

Uintah district gains federal aid to extend the school year by three weeks, allowing a May 18 closing. Consolidation plans for Naples Glines Maeser Ashley Vernal Whiterocks Tridell Bensett aim to improve education and lengthen terms while saving fuel costs. federal aid around 1200000 in the state anticipated.

Federal Board Uintah Utah Board of Education Duchesne Randlett Ashley Napres and Davis Naples Glines Maeser Vernal Whiterocks Tridell Bensnett Lecta Fandlett H & Ol Son E Smith Salt Lake

Uintah High shines at regional commercial contest

Uintah High typed team performed well at the tenth annual intermountain commercial contest held at BYU Provo. Ione Johnson placed sixth with 68 words per minute, Marjorie Twitchell seventh with 61, and Edytha Kay 65 but disqualified for omitting a character.

Uintah High School BYU Frove Our School Ione Johnson Marjorie Twitchell Edytha Kay Iris Manwaring

Mrs S M Floss and son Harold in Vernal for snow report

Mrs S M Floss and her son Harold of Tridell were in Vernal Wednesday. Mrs Ross reported heavy snow at Tridell on Tuesday, noting a possible frost spared fruit.

S M Floss Harold Tridell Ross

Obituary Notice of Eight Relatives Suffering Prior Years

A long illness and heart trouble ended with the death of a woman described as having endured ten years of poor health and four months confined to bed. Survived by her husband a son Weil her aged parents and two sisters Mrs Eena Pearce Springville and Mrs Georgianna Merkley of Vernal and two brothers Thomas R Blackburn of Lapoint and James B Blackburn of Vernal.

Weil Eena Pearce Springville Georgianna Merkley Vernal Thomas R Blackburn Lapoint James B. Blackburn Considerador Solleliude Colton Servyne

Four Day Session of Fourth District Court Ends

A four day session of the Fourth District Court ended with Judge Martin McLarson presiding. The trial of John Nitsas versus Fete Jouflas stretched long due to Greek interpreter needs, ending in a defense verdict for $72,193. Probate matters included estates, guardianships, a will filing, and minor support orders. Two divorces were granted and several civil and criminal actions addressed with dispositions or set dates.

Sessons Martin McLarson Acelbert Blgeler Williamn Evans Gladys L Exans Julia Paulbon de Reuben Cook John Edmund Bills Richard F DeJournette Wong Sing Wong CG Sing Dell Swett Lyman Swett Charles W Jenkins Ray E Dillman Marion Mitchell Gertrude “Mitchell HE G Samuel H Pullin Bank of Vernal David Lewis David Lewis Et al In the Contest Case of the Bank of Vernal Harold Reader Ray Reader J H Reader Lorenzy B Fullmer Duchesne County Fullmer Utah State Hospital Provo

Play Day at UHS Draws Large Crowd of Girls

The Play Day at Uintah High School drew many girls from local schools for an event resembling a track meet but with teams of eight from each school. After seven events, a luncheon followed an inter-school program featuring vocal and dance performances by Uintah and Roosevelt participants.

UHS Uintah Alterra Dean Young Tin Duke Miram

Uintah County to Merge Clerk and Recorder Offices Next Year

Uintah County commissioners approved merging the county clerk and recorder offices effective January 1 1935. Voters will elect one official instead of two in the upcoming election. Bertha Patty was named to the county library board for a three year term. Ellifritz asked about establishing a county bee inspector to curb foul brood and prevent its spread. The meeting handled routine items with several citizens in attendance.

Board of County Commissioners Bertha Patty Cenurd Ellifritz

Leota Lakes to Be Diked for Migratory Bird Nesting Ground

Utah officials announce Leota Lakes near Ouray will be diked to create large nesting and hunting grounds for migratory birds. The project, led by the state fish and game department, covers about 10000 acres with a water depth of five feet during high Green River floods.

Utah Teota Lakes Ouray Fort Clyde Heber City State Fish and Game Commission Bhenfr J Emery Johnson Frank Swain Leote Harden Bennion Green River Leota Leota Lakes Stewart Lakes Jensen State Fish and Game Department Newell Cock State Fish and Game

Mrs Colton Honored With Pioneering Life Tribute

InUintah stake ceremony, friends recall Sister Colton’s forty year devotion, caring for family and neighbors. The service at Uintah stake tabernacle honored her late husband’s memory and celebrated her work with Relief Society and local pioneers.

Stake O Norman Olsen Earth Wallace Calder Byron Goodrich J Tllie Davis George C Davis May Calder Lucile Calder May Jorgensen Marvy Sander Calder Asmey Valley John Glenn Salt Lake City Colton Ver Glenn Tread Don % Colton HS Sowards Utah Alicea Caldwell Elva Davis Elnora Vernon Stake Relief Society Flelie Uintah Stake Relief Society Norman Olsen Davis Hebert Grant Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints Ashley Walles James H Wallis Ensignstoke Vernal Firsward Don B Charles H Warren A Hugh W Colton G M Paulson Lous Colton

Forty Years Ago In Vernal News And Local Notes

Troops moved from St Duchesne to Ft Robinson next month. others will replace them. A C Heilman seen in Vernal this week. Tf arrived from Rock Springs. Horace Coltharp and Joseph Lux en are in YVerral from Ringley. Coltharp will manage basic supplies for Ranme store. Vernalites headed to Big Horn placers for gold folk expect returns with yellow mineral and stones. Uintah County to receive $2385.60 school funds held by County Treasurer. An average cow set for entrance tea at Jensen spring races on the 21st. Moore just imported from California a fine lot of dried fruit at low prices.

St Duchesne Ft Robinson A. C Heilman Vernal Rock Springs Horace Coltharp Joseph Luxen I. Yverral Ringley Cole Coltharp Ranme Big Horn Uintah Jensen Moore California

Airport Dance a Great Success in Vernal

Vernal Airport committee led by Dr F G Eskelson and J R Douglas reports a successful Friday night dance at Imperial Hall. Lions Club sponsored to fund lease of airport grounds. Price donated plans. Red Peppers and Winns Six Aces provided music. Francis Feltch sold 34 tickets. Lewis Motor Company sold 73. CWA closed grounds in fine shape Saturday.

Vernal Airport Committee F G Eskelson J R Douglas A V Lewis W .S Henderson Vernal Lions Club Price Red Peppers Crand Francis Feltch

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pres. Grant Ward Chapel Roosevelt Imonday Ernest Eaton Frank Abplanal W B Calder Jesse Wallace Cedric Ernest and L Caldwell James B Blackburn Bertha R Blackburn Caldwell MunerstiNe Thomas C and Isabell Blackburn Elis B Caldwell Uintah County Uintah High Prove Fourth District Court Hunter's Paradise Glenn Emerson Ward CWA Vernal Arport Uintah Cont Heber J. Grant Ivirs H. B. Calder Nancy’ Colton Uintah Stake Hyrum B Calder Lester Bingham Maeser Ward Nancy A. Wilkins Colton Sterling D Colton Uintah Stake Tabernacle Imperial Hall
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