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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1932

Page

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Clyde Whit ing Awarded Road Contract

The state road commission awarded a Springville highway project to Clyde Whit ing for 417 miles of US 8 40 between the Mantle ranch and Jensen with an estimated cost of 40334.34 dollars after eleven bids. Work will start once machinery arrives. Young and Ogden have resumed progress from Vernal to Mantle ranch and the last half mile east to Hatch corner will receive base gravel next week.

Springville Astra U 8 Mantle Ranch Jensen Monument Hatch Corner

Uintah High Band Heads to Interstate Contest in Price

Uintah High School will send a 60 piece band to the Interstate band contest in Price next week. Thirty two bands from three states enter the Class G event for schools with 306 to 600 students. Contestants include Palisade Colorado Cyprus High Magni and Springville High. Certificates trophies and medals will be awarded by the national association for concert solo and parade winners.

Uintah High School Palisade Colo Cyprus Magni Springville National Association

Glines Ward Takes First in M J A Contest Finals

The Uintah Stake N A U held Tuesday evening in Imperial hall crowned Glines Ward with first place in the M J A finals. Winners received certificates for top performances across mixed chorus, plays, dances, and singing, with several wards highlighted in awards and acknowledgments.

Glines Ward M J. A Uintah Stake N . A Imperial Hall First Ward H Walter Woolley Dorothy Merkley Lorna Cook Helen Tenney Alta Fox Ashley Workman Coral Eaton Lowell Fox Norwood Hardy Ralph Hatch Gimes Corina Ruth Calder Deonnl Eaton Gladys Teeples Earl Goodrich Irs Ellis Merkley Stake Davis, Glines

Largest Seminary Graduation Class to Be Honored

The Uintah stake board approved extending extension courses to September 1 to allow 69 students to receive diplomas this year. Names include Edna Ashby Wilford Adams Floyd Allen Paul Batty Gertrude Bartlett Thelma Betts Irene Behrman and many others. The ceremony will be at the Vernal first ward chapel on Sunday April 4 at 7 30 pm with talks and a valedictory by Wendell Johnson. Public invited.

Heber Clark Thea Uintah Stake Edna Ashby Wilford Adams Floyd Allen Paul Batty Gertrude Bartlett Thelma Betts Irene Behrman Wild Bodily Sylvia Bodily Ethel Bowden Nell T Hrough Arthur Merrell Paul Merrell Vera Moon Loyal Merkley Virginia Noel Charles Oaks Wilbur Oaks Oris Powell Hermand Roper Orin Jay Simper Francis Smith Mark Stringham Morris Vernon Grace Blough Lila Richens Milton Wilson Howard Williams Ralph Walker Ella Wilkins Alexander Woolley Irene Watkins Vernal First Ward Wendell Johnson

Don’t Springtooth or Disk Alfalfa Poison Weevil

The article argues alfalfa should not be rotated poorly and urges against neglecting alfalfa due to weevil losses. It warns many farmers may abandon alfalfa, calls for proper rotation and fertilization, and endorses affordable poison sprays to protect the valuable crop.

Uintah Farmera

Frank Lewis Replaced by Charles Fox at Palace Market

Frank Lewis has been ill for a week with Charles Fox filling his duties at the Palace Market. Fox has taken over responsibilities during Lewis's absence as staff and customers adjust to the temporary arrangement.

Frank Lewis Charles Fox Palace

Mr George Ro Goodrich Improves After Critical Week

Mr George Ro Goodrich, once critically ill, has shown improvement after a week of medical care.

George Ro Goodrich

VERNAL WARD ARTICLE NOTES BENEDICTION

Maeser Jensen Naples Vernal First and Vernal Second wards are mentioned with Harold E Hullinger giving the benediction in a brief public record. The text notes local ward affiliations and a ceremonial blessing.

Our Pioneers Mosése Moore of Randlett Utah

Our Pioneers profile features Mosése Moore of Randlett a Scotland born homesteader nearing 75. He moved west in 1905 from Park City and became the first white settler to ranch between Randlett and Ouray building reservoirs and canals that fed crops. His original 1906 house still stands and locals recalled the big log house nickname Dut Arak And given during early frontier days.

Mosése Moore Randlett Scotland Rendlett Lintithgoshire America Mesa County Penn Colorado Raseta Custer County Elizabeth Dewar Uintah Basin Park City Famas Wolf Creek Stockmore Ducheens River Cal Fort Duchesne Mr Moore Vernal Moore Moms Pare Colorado Park _orpigation company

Utah Students Ask Hoover for Memorial Boulevard Petition

Utah schoolchildren plan a large petition to President Hoover and Congress seeking creation of the Memorial boulevard and Cine par national. The Jensen Washington Bicentennial committee sponsors the effort with hopes to deliver the petition by April 28 when the President meets the governors.

Jenson Utah Hoover Congress of the United States United States

Funeral Services Held at First Ward Chapel for Charles B Atwood

Funeral services were held at the Verna First Ward chapel Monday at 11 for Charles B Atwood who died Saturday April 2. Speakers included Bishop Alma Preece and E J Young who recalled Atwood’s life from Pennsylvania birth in 1843 to his Utah pioneer years and service to Pres. Brigham Young. Interment was at Maeser Cemetery with pallbearers Terrill Wen Dell LaVon Atwood Guy Stewart and Alma Preece.

Verna First Ward Charles B Atwood Driver E Smith Mable Bragg John Hoedgkir Mny Alma Preece E J Young Leslie New Zealand Mr Young Mr Atwood Pennsylvania LDS Church Captain Brown Louisa Brown Atwood Brothers Utah Young Brigham Young Atwood Murray Expanish Fork Vernal St Bennion Central School Ashley Coop Uintah Basin Ashley Valley Carter Station Uintah County Mra Bae Jorgensen H B Calder George W Cahoon Maeser E & Gur Terrill Ivan Wen- Dell LaVon Atwood Guy Stewart

Parklike Canal Area Shapes New Colorado Park System

The area around the new canal, once home to the subject, resembled a vast park from a high overlook and helped inspire the name park. He contributed funds to the early survey work for the Colorado Park system and owns the Moore Reservoir company with a current storage capacity of 640 acre feet.

Colorado Park System Moore Reservoir Company

Line to Utah Coast-to-Coast Telegraph Progress Report

The Vernal area hosts rapid progress on the Transcontinental Line section from Denver to Salt Lake City. Gren Brown leads Salt Lake supervision with about 14 Utah workers setting roughly 600 treated creosoted poles at 160 feet apart, aiming to finish a major portion in 1932 and complete the rest next year.

New Tell Denver Salt Lake City Colorado Salt Lake Gren W. Brown Utah Fred Feltch Balt Lake Jensen Colorado Line Brown Vernal Here

Dan Adams Visits Vernal On Dry Fork Business

Dan Adams of Dry Fork traveled to Vernal Monday for business engagement.

Dan Adams Dry Fork

Galloway Wins City Creek Cross Country Race

George Galloway of Vernal won the City Creek cross country run in Salt Lake after leading for much of the 23 mile course. He finished about 20 yards ahead of Wiley of Tooele with Lyle Anderson of Utah nearby. Uintah placed fourth with 20 points as the course was shortened by 300 yards. Galloway time was 14 81 for the 23 miles and he aims to break the state high school mile record this season.

George Galloway Lrilant Uintah Vernal City Creek Salt Lake The Tribune Galloway Wiley Tooele Lyle Anderson Uttah Uintah Bee

Colorado Park Irrigation Company Holds Election

RANDLETT The Colorado Park Irrigation company held their annual election of officers on Monday. The following board was elected by acclamation: James F Rasmuseon president, George Ashton director and secretary, Frank McMullin Moses Moore and N J Meagher directors.

Dance of the Bear Ute Bear Dance in Ouray Uintah Basin

Albert Breagan describes the annual Bear Dance in northern Ute country in [Ouray Uintah Basin], a spring ceremony with bear imagery. Musicians perform on a zinc resonator while dancers, painted and chanting, endure a multi day sequence, and a chief offers a rain prayer before a feast.

Ute Uintah Basin Ouray

James Hansen of Maeser Dies After Prolonged Illness

James Hansen a longtime Maeser resident died Monday after over a year of illness. Born August 24, 1653 in Copenhagen Denmark he emigrated to America at age 14. He lived in Ashley Valley 35 years with funeral services held in the Braeser chapel under the ward bishopric. A double quartet provided music and sang Beautiful Dream.

James Hansen Maemr Ashley Valley Copenhagen Denmark America Braeser Chapel Bishopr'e Dee Thomas Hall

Snowfall in Uintah Mts Signals Record Runoff for Crop Season

Snow measurements in the Uintah Mountains indicate a record runoff potential for the coming crop season. Forest rangers collected snow survey data on Ashley National Forest, sampling at 60 to 100 foot intervals using a special instrument to determine water content, with Kane Hollow and Mosby Mountain courses showing significantly higher water content in 1932 than 1930.

Uintah Mts Forest Rangers Snew aAshley National Forest J O. Stewart Kane Hollow Brush Creek Mountain Mosby Mountain Brush Creek

Funeral Services Held on Sunday for A A Haws Pioneer of Ashley Valley

Albert Alonzo Ifaws longtime Ashley Valley resident died last Thursday in Manti after a long illness diabetes and complications were contributing factors. The funeral was held Sunday at 2 pm in Vernal Second Ward chapel with a mixed Naples quartet and several speakers praising his character. Interment followed in Vernal cemetery. He was born in Provo in 1858 and lived in Arizona and Provo before settling in Vernal. he served a church mission and lived in Naples ward for many years.

Albert Alonzo Ifaws Ashley Valley Manti Haws Second Ward Naples Ernest Faton Lord G Goodrich Flower Land Fune Mewls Gardiner Plendid Hans Maude Woolley Alee Cadine Archie Johnson Blake Presidency Tjiartette BE J Longhurst Vernal H B Calder Marlow Sterling Asael Lewis Morris and Owen Mins Hodgkinson Lewis Owen Alvin Este Morris Asa

Memorial services honor Washington at Utah gathering

A large crowd attended a St. Pauls Episcopal memorial service in Salt Lake City under the Sons of the American Revolution as part of the Bicentennial celebration. Speakers praised Washington and Utah efforts to honor him, including plans for a memorial boulevard, while noting delays in certain projects.

Washington St. Paul’s Episcopal Church St. Pauls Episcopal Church Utah George Washington Mustc Cory Norman Olsen Witmer John Jor- Sennen Tang Dillman Chancey P. Overfield Utah Commission Salt Lake City Overfield Jensen Dinosaur National Monument America Miverfield Masser Capitol Grounds Benjamin L. Rich Ile. Rich Rich W. F Bulkley Sons of the American Revolution Bulkley H B Calder Uintahatake George Guild Congregational Community Church Hey David L. CD. & Church

Park City Consolidated Mines resumes work

Park City Consolidated Mines company resumed operations after a period of stoppage, signaling renewed activity at the site and potential local economic impact.

Park City Park City Consoldated Mines Company

Vernal County Hospital Opens Upstairs at Johnson Bloc

A county hospital is established in Vernal led by Drs Hymi er Rich and George IL Christy who secured the second floor of the Johnson Bloc. Local births include a baby girl March 18 to Mr. and Mrs Warren Locka and a baby boy to Mr. and Mrs Hyrum Richardson. Twin girls arrive to Mr. and Mrs Jerry Clark in Alexander on April 2 or 3. A city cleanup day is set with residents urged to help. Chris Stamsos of Myton dies at the Cottage Hotel from pneumonitis. burial in Myton.

Vernal Hymier Rich George IL Christy Matt Johnson Lmits Chris Stamsos Myton Tnuwteday

Local Births and Work Notices From Town Journal

Mr and Mrs F Richards are proud parents of a baby boy born April 3. Mrs Addie Lonhurst is employed as clerk at Pope and Company store for the summer. Mr and Mrs Robert Hall Jr are proud parents of a baby girl born April 3. Don B Colton takes Post Office duties during Postmaster Collett's absence. Palace barber shop assures sterilized tools after each customer.

F. Richards Addie Lonhurst Pope and Company S Robert Hall, Jr Don B Colton Ihs Post Office Collett Palace Barber Shop

Western Union Plans $100000 Utah Improvement Program

Salt Lake reports Western Union Telegraph Company will fund a $100000 improvement program in northern Utah aimed at expanding service. The plan, details pending, signals the company’s continued investment in regional communications infrastructure.

Salt Lake Western Union Telegraph Company Utah

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Clyde& Whiting Ashley Creek Clyde and Whiting Price Peterson County OUR Pioneers Moses Moors Pres. Hoover First Ward Chapel Vernaldas Uintah High Colorado Park Irrigation Company the Bear Ouray Utes Albert Breagan A. A. Haws HT. Howes Tandlett Elon Ray E Dillman Utah State Senate Utah George Washington Bicentennial Commission Green River Metropols Tel Rocomiitiensd
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