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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1941

Page

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Highway 40 Club Meet Endorses Scenic Edition

A Saturday gathering of about one hundred Highway 40 club representatives from Duchesne Roosevelt and Vernal met at the Commercial Club rooms with President CR L Henderson presiding. Officers appointed a committee to draft copy for a 254008 page booklet to be distributed in 1931 and noted the edition’s use by the Denver Bureau to attract tourists. The board endorsed the Scenic Edition published by the Vernal Express Roosevelt Standard and Wasatch Wave and discussed highway markers near Roosevelt Port and other sites.

Penthusiastic Ape Duchesne Roosevelt le End Craig West Baturday The Legion i Highway 40 Association CR L Henderson Uteh Iactlite Chester Lyman Duehrsne M O Campbell Roosevelt Henry Schaefeemeyer Vernal Vernal Express Roosevelt Standard Denver Tourist and Travel Bureau Highway 40 Point Qub

The Drunkard at VHS Jaycees Draws Crowds

The Drunkard produced by the Jaycees drew good crowds for two nights despite poor weather at the VHS venue. An all star cast led by Dale Jensen as Harold Doke impressed the audience with strong characterizations. The Jaycees quartet and songs between acts kept interest high as proceeds support the local Music Festival.

Vella Jaycees Fayvee Mem *Bers Dale Jensen Harold Doke Mary Clair Brown Mrs Wilson J A Patterson Agnes A Henderson Jul Ty Stringham Dig Paul Lyman Nite Smith Smith Wise Hilt Doc Jensen Golden Kearie Bob Baker Harold Richardson Joyees Nile Smith Paul Tyman Bus Harold Richardsin Milton Judd Harvey Knight Ericores Bud Mathis Jayores

Forest Service plans CCC camps transfer and road work

Supervisor A L Taylor of Ashley National Forest says plans call to transfer Hytrin CCC camp to Kaler Hollow and maintain camp numbers overall while reducing enrollees per camp. The project includes road improvements from Iron Springs to Big Park and a lookout tower on Dyer amid efforts by Vernal Glens and others to keep camp counts steady.

Forest Service Hytrin Kaler Hollow A L Taylor Ashley National Forest Therminer Iron Springs Taylor Vernal Glens Chubr Washington

Sea Tragedy Survivor Receives Radio Offer

March 28 aftermath of the Wing On sloop disaster left Mrs. Peto Thompson as the sole survivor among four crew. Lawyer Robert A Neeb attends to matters while Thompson recovers from the shock and awaits care at her parents home. A broadcasting student seeks to record her office for possible rebroadcast, depending on consent.

Peto Thompson Robert A Neeb Tungraive Gost Jackie Tommy

McKowen Funeral Services Held in Naples

Funeral services for James Ed ward McKowen were conducted in Naples with Bishop Lovell Manwaring presiding. The Naples mixed quartet sang Abide with Me and The Rugged Cross, plus Guide Me to Thee, with Mae Jorgensen as soloist. Speakers included Willzm I Biddeway Byron Good Irh and George A Slaugh. memorial remarks by Bishop Manwaring. Burial in Vernal’s Memorial Cemetery. He was born October 2, 1879, in Monumental Colorado, son of Phillip and Mary Hughes McKowen, and lived in Astleyvale since 1883. He was long known for generosity and kindness. survived by one brother and two sisters, John McKowen, Mary Gimes, and Mrs Isabel Watkins, all of Vernal.

James Edward McKowen Naples Lovell Manwaring Rugged Cross Mae Jorgensen Mirg Mele Stagg Willzm I Biddeway Byron Good George A Bishop Man Who Stephen Perry Stephen Perry Inyocelion Peridivlidi L Willie Workman Bi Geldrich Yi Terry Veran Lovare Philp Lavell Earn Carl Roberts Carwell Anderson Mir McKowen Don Ocber Monumral Colorado Phillip Mary J Hughes McKowen Teddy John McKowen Mary Gimes Mra Isabt Watkins Vernal

Roosevelt 4-H Youth Makes 1st Show Entry

Howard Allred of Roosevelt 4 H Club becomes the first to enter the fourth Basin Livestock Show at Vernal May 27 28 His Hereford steer named Wilkie Lazy Bones and Saddle Thin win admission as the first entries Secretary Russel Keetch notes expected strong attendance with 3 Dozen or more entries from Uintah and Duchesne counties Committeemen and officers led by Alvin Weeks prepare premiums and schedules for Duchesne and Uintah counties speeches show programs and refunds detailed with many named officials and organizations involved The event is supported by local businesses and the Ashton Bros Company donating the loud speaker system for the two day show

Howard Allred Roosevelt Ubatah Basin Vernal Howarda Wilkie Jstecksman Keng Russelltretch Uintah Basin Skeeteh Duchesne Gintah Keetchapld 4Th Basin Mme Alvin E Weeks Uintah Basin Livestock Show Alvin Weeks Uintah County Frst Duchesne County aAiving Weeks Clair Hopkins Horace Alfred Bert Lusty I Russell Keetch Carl G Davis K. Balh McConkie Lght Otla Weeks Dames Rhodes Tess Gardner M Goodrich McKee Ray BE Dillman Hooper Clarence W Palmer Ronald Preece Jack Cook van D Winterton Marvin Smith Joseph Price David Lumdberg Ellis Morrill Austin Beets Ralph Ladle Wilson Merkley Ysie Remington Loren Mckee Fugenn Sundquist Rex Lamb Gilbert Beebe Ted Philips Guy Samuel Foster Joseph Hhoades Wool Harold Days Heber Moon Future Farmers of America J A Patter Jess Hubsinger Archie Perry Darrell Stokes Mr Keetch Ashton Bros Company Vernal Rossevelt Fleber Cily

County Rejects Plan to Levy Half Mill For Weed Fund

County commissioners rejected by a 2 to 1 vote a proposal to levy a half mill for weed eradication at a special meeting. The existing $500 general fund for weed control will finance the effort, with the weed control committee headed by Clarence Palmer arranging chemicals and sale at cost.

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Penney Company Celebrates With Store-Wide Sale

The local Penney Blorery marks 30 years of operation with a store wide celebration this week. The issue notes the first J G Penney store opened by James Gash Penney in Kemmerer Wyoming and traces growth to 4588 stores across the United States.

Penney Blorery James Gash Wis Andny J C Pen Rey Co Penhey Penney Company San Francisco Seattle Milwaukee Indianapolis Ltat J D Jones George Welling Ernest Workman Vrs Rhoda Robinson Mac Samuels Olive Davis Georgia Outure

American Legion Plans Three Day Vernal Celebration

Witbeck Post No 11 of the American Legion discussed a three day Vernal celebration from July 4 to 5 to commemorate Independence Day and raise funds for the proposed Legion Home. Events include a Legion Circus parade sports fireworks dances and a daylight parade plus a banquet and dance inviting all units. The group aims to raise 3000 for the Legion Home and contributed 1250 to the County Hospital fund.

Vernal Witbeck Post No 11 American Legion United State Bank Directors Room Legion Circus Legion Home E KE House Legion Auxi Mary Shary Wrumer Ligure

Utahns Adopt Program To Aid Farmers

Utah farm leaders approve a cattle feeding program to supplement income for small Utah farms. The plan, discussed at the Farm Bureau meeting, envisions fattening calves and yearlings on the farm for local sale, with involvement by school of agriculture extension, meat retailers, and the Utah Cattle and Horse Growers Association. Ward Holbrook named temporary committee chair to develop details. L. G. Montgomery supported the plan.

Utah Utah State Farm Bureau Federation Soyer Boyer C Holbrook Bountiful Farm Bureau Federation LL. CG Montgomery of Heber Utah Cattle and Horas Growers Association

Don Noel Fourth of County Clerk Family to Go on Mission

Chad Noel son of County Clerk and Mrs F L Noel will depart for a California mission on April 30 after entering the mission home in Salt Lake City on April 7. Remarks were made by Warren Richardson and Mrs L Noel at a Sunday evening testimonial, as Chad has worked in Mercur for two years and is the fourth Noel child to enter the LDS missions.

Don Noel Chad Noel F L Noel Warren Richardson First Ward L Noel Chad Uiness Salt Lake City California Mercur Los Missions Clara Noel Preece Floyd Donald Montana

Fund to Improve County Hospital Reaches $112.25

The County Hospital Improvement Fund has reached 112.25 through multiple contributions. Evlend Preece, treasurer, notes several pledges from diverse groups and expects totals to approach 400. The进入 is listed alongside various organizational donations and club entries in the honor roll.

County Hospital Improvement Fund Evlend Rebecca Lodge E Hwo Bad Tsida Altar Society St Pauls Catholic Prelin Club Haniey Y Woolgrowers Assn

Veteran hotel matron dies suddenly in Vernal Utah

Mrs Jessie Gipson wife of Bud Gipson proprietor of the Gipson Hotel on Main Street died at the hotel after a period of illness with only Genieve Ainge present at the time of death. She had long been in Vernal hotel business since 1921 arriving from Colorado. Funeral held at Community church with Eastern Star rites. interment Vernal Memorial Park.

Jessie Gipsin Bud Gipson Gipson Main Street Genevieve Ainge Jenson House Mall Hwia Colorado Travelers Home Leo C Thorne Oxford Hot Henry Lee Mra Gipson Duseromy Lodge Myton An Aux Eastern Star of Free England Eastern Star J W

Uintah FFA Judging Teams to Attend State Contest in Logan

Uintah Chapter FFA judging teams at Uintah High School prepare for the Utah State Agricultural contest in Logan. Instructor J A Patterson leads students in live stock and project work as they aim to represent Uintah at the state event next week. Mr Patterson and Mrs Henderson with daughter Provence visited Kanab recently.

Uintah Ffa Logan Uintah UHS Indelne J A. Pat" Patterson Jeary Utah State Patterson Auth W . Henderson Provence

High School Arts Festival Promises Busy Weekend

A garbled description of a high school music festival outlines student performances and a tentative schedule. Notable items include vocal solos instrumental numbers and ensembles to be staged across campus venues with public attendance urged. The program mentions the Uniteh high ohhool building and an evening auditorium event plus a school parade continuation.

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UHS Bands Set Friday Concert with Senter and Ensemble

Uintah High School bands present a combined Friday concert at UBS Auditorium featuring woodwind quintet and senior band. Senior class B group showcases A Dream of Jeanie arrangement with a dance, while junior band fields Class C entries and potential Ogden meet entry. Proceeds go to band activities.

UBS Wood Wind Quintet Grand Junction Tiss Junio- Bard Ogden Onsky High School Hark J Engar Uintah High School Jeanie

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