Queen of Carnival race under way in Vernal festival setup
One week remains to select the Queen of May Day Carnival at Vernal Spring Festival. Four candidates are named Elva Eaton Vera Carroll Eva York Nelle Fletcher with 1060 complimentary votes cast. Voting booths in businesses and Vogue theatre. Final results at a dance on April 22 with live vote projections. Large crowds and visitors from Reservation areas expected for the Uintah Basin event.
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American Legion and Commercial Club
Plana
Elva Eaton
Vera Carross
Eva York
Nelle Fletcher
Vorns
Ashley Valley Aich
Theo
Uintah Basin
Orpheus
Heshe
Shehe
Debated Uintah and Wilcox Academy Lines Friday
The Uintah and Wilcox academies debated Friday on the resolution to increase state funds for building and maintenance. Barence Young and Audrey Collett spoke for Willcox with Lowe Ashton and Roy Wahblquist for Uintah, judged by I Sander, W S Henderson, and Cntineer for the state road. the negative won.
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Uintah Academy
Uintah and Wilcox
Rey G A Downey
Willcox Academy
Willcox
Barence Young
Audrey Collett
Lowe Ashton
Roy Wahblquist
I Sander
Wiliam S
Federal Building Construction Heads to Vernal
Postmaster EB J Young Jr of Vernal received a letter from L R Whitted, superintendent of construction of federal buildings in Washington, DC, stating he would visit Vernal soon to discuss details for the federal building planned there. Senator Williams Heing had secured a Treasury Secretary Mellon pledge to speed up plan work so bidding could begin in summer. appropriation was made nine years ago.
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EB J Young, Jr
Vernal
L R Whitted
Federal
Washington, DC
Wiam Heing
Utah Sheepmen Resent Attitude of Coloradoans
A Urand Junction Colorado report says western Colorado cattlemen will send a delegation to Washington to protest Utah sheep grazing in Colorado. Colorado sheepmen winter thousands of sheep in eastern Utah, harming Utah cattlemen, prompting Utah interests to safeguard in Washington. An estimated 100000 Colorado sheep graze on Grand county range each winter for a decade.
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Urand Junction
Colorado
Washington, D C
Utah
Estern
Washington
Grand County
Midwest well near Wasatch formation shows oil and gas
From Hill Creek Uintah Basin the Midwest well is down 1276 feet with gas indications at several horizons and some oil. The Hill Creek Castledale hole shows 400 feet with strong oil and gas signs. Attorneys for Hyland Oil and Refining and West Subleasees plan site visits as Western Mineral Survey monitors the development.
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Hill Creek
Uintah Basin
Midwest
Castledale
Wasatch
Douglas
Hill Creek-Castledale
J Tracey Wootson
Hyland Oj and Refining Company
St. Tuttla
HI Creek
Weatern Mineral Survey
Mrs Billings of Jensen Dies After Brief Illness
Mrs Wt Billings of Jensen died early Saturday after a brief illness of pneumonia following influenza. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Jensen ward church with Bishop T J Caldwell presiding. Bad roads and no daily mail delayed funeral details reaching publication.
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Wtt. Billings
Jensen
Leran
Pnetumonia
Jensen Ward
T J Caldwell
Daily Mail
Water survey of Ashley and Dry Fork creeks to finish this year
Irrigation experts from Utah Agricultural College began the survey three years ago at the request of Ashley valley canal companies. Contracts total 2500 dollars for this year, with last year costing 3500. The completed survey promises valuable information for water users, offsetting the expense.
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Ashley
Dry Fork
Utah Agricultural College
Ashley Valley
Proof of Water Rights Relief on Ouray Valley Lands
Officials report new instructions allow settlers under certain canals to make proof on Ouray Valley lands. Described is federal action from 1915 1916 clarifying relief for desert land entries tied to irrigation stock in Colorado Utah and Uintah reservations. Suspension of entries persists until an agreement with state engineer resolves water allocations and patent outcomes.
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Dan L. Cottons
Conors Land Office
Albert Haven
Conwalé Sioner
William Spry
Colorado Park Irrigation Company
Curuy Walkley Irrigation Company
Ishoa
Sail Companies
United States
Utah
Uintah Indiah
Price Editor and Wife Leave on Eastern Trip
April 7 H W Cooper and wife of the News-Advocate left yesterday to attend the golden wedding anniversary of Mr Cooper's father and mother Mr and Mrs St H Cooper at Winterset about thirty five miles from Des Moines Iowa On the way they will visit Mrs Cooper's sister at Garden City Kan.
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Price
H W Cooper
The
News-Advocate
Mr. Cooper
St H. Cooper
Winterset
Des Moines
Iowa
Utah Public Health Work Gains Distinction
Utah receives bronze medallion from the American Public Health Association honoring state public health work. The medal features Dr Stephen Smith founder of the national group, with a bas relief portrait and inscription commemorating the semicentennial meeting from 1872 to 1922. Dr Smith, age 99, remains active in public affairs and attended last year’s national convention in New York.
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Utah
American Public Health Association
Utah Public Health Association
Stephen Smith
National Association
New York
Smith
Bennion Returns From Salt Lake City Visit
Enos Bennion came home Friday after a strenuous trip to Salt Lake City. He was summoned by Governor Mabey to meet with Secretary Hoover at the irrigation meet and spoke at several sessions, sharing valuable information. Bennion noted Ashley Valley’s weather is better than other points and Vernal’s vegetation is as advanced as Salt Lake City. He had been indisposed for several days and stayed at home prior to departure.
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Enos Bennion
Salt Lake City
Freight trains reach Brimhall ranch amid rough roads
On Wednesday the Uritsh railway delivered two freight loads to Brimhall ranch and by Thursday morning freight teams were deployed to pull the cargo through the bad roads. The report notes a regression to harsh pioneer era conditions as infrastructure remains dire.
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Uritsh
Brimhall Ranch
Utah State Press Association annual meeting planned
The Utah State Press Association schedules its annual meeting at the Hotel Utah on Monday and Tuesday, June 5 and 6, with four sessions, luncheons, and public access. President James H Walls and Secretary I T Porte announce dates after member input. The program outlines speakers from Salt Lake, Beaver, Richfield, Provo, and Nephi, covering law, ethics, advertising, and newsroom operations.
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Utah State Press Association
Utah
James H. Walls
It. T. Porte
Lattera
Utah Wresg
West
Salt Lake Commercial Club
F C. Schramm
C C Neslén
C. R. Mabey
Utah State Prosa Association
Victor F. Madsen
Lecy R.T Porto
James H Wallis
National Editorial Association
Karl C Carlton
Beaver County News
R T Porto
William R Holmes
Brigham City Journal
Law and Order
C. E Rodgers
Provo Post
H W Cooper
Price News Advocate
Sattery
Roland Lewis
University of Utah
J E Jones
Western Newspaper Union
James Ho Wallia
Sheep Shearing Delayed to April 16 by Cold Weather
Shearing at Watson and the Bonanza plants postponed due to continued cold. Hand shearing begins on Brush Creek as weather improves, with KB00n noted as the forecast point.
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Watson
Bonanza
Planta
Brush Creek
Big turnout answers call on Creek Day
Large crowds across Ashley creek wards worked two days to clear brush, build cribs, haul rock, and straighten the creek bed. Banks and many schools closed as volunteers endured blistered hands and fatigue in a collective effort to protect Ashley valley crops. Authorities plan another push on Friday with more teams to complete unfinished tasks before high water.
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Bualnesa
Varnal
Central School
Willcox
Uintah
Ashley Creek
Ashtey Valley
Midwest test in Hill Creek strikes water depth
Last week Midwest Oil Co. drilling in the Hill Creek area reached about 1440 feet when water was struck, with about 1300 feet of water in the hole. The Green River formation is estimated to lie between 1700 and 2000 feet at the test site.
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Midwest Oil Company
Hill Creek
Green River
Messoma
U A Commencement Week Program of Events
The Uintah academy graduation program opens Sunday April 23 in the tabernacle at 8 pm. Faculty and church school authorities from Salt Lake City are expected. Highlights include the final student body program on Thursday April 27 at 10:16 am, a Booster program at the tabernacle, a Friday morning commencement at 10 am, an UA Alumni banquet at 6 pm, and an Alumni and Student Body dance at the Orpheus starting at 9 pm after the banquet.
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Uintah Academy
Tabernace
U. A
Salt Lake City
Academy
Tabernacle
Vernal
Orpheus
Appeal Made to Expedite Utah Public Buildings Plans
Senator King appealed to Secretary Mellon to speed up the advertisement for Vernal and Spanish Fork public buildings. The secretary promised to accelerate work so construction can be advertised during the summer, after delays in the supervising architect's office.
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Washington
Senator King
Secretary of the Treasury
Mellon
Vernal
Spanish Fork
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