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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1954

Page

4

Early Pioneer Hardshins in Jerisen Recounted

AcCTbIA is the third installment of the life of Alice O Billings, earliest pioneer of densen and ey valey. The recount follows her fableography, written when she was seventy four on October 15 1889, and notes her marriage to Alfred X Billings. The couple’s wedding dinner, a honeymoon trip to Frere, and the harrowing wagon journey through Deep Creek in a rain night with a frightened team are described. They endure snow in Daniela Canyon and settle in Jensen after a lengthy six day voyage, facing hardship, illness, and farm life as new spouses.

Alice O. Billings Densen Ey Valey Alice Orser Alfred X. Bilings Orser Horse Esti Stewart Bilings Batchelor Frere Alice Aly Orn Rand Provo Alfred Daniela Canyon Ashley Mia Billings Ace Red Strawberry Jensen Frank Altrad Alic New York Cami Filer David Timothy

Jonsen Ward Formed In 1893 In Upper Hiverdale

The historical note recounts the formation of Jonsen Ward in 1893 as residents of upper Hiverdale joined Naples. It mentions Burns Beach as a school site, George Billings becoming bishop, and local L D S activities. It follows Alice and Alfred Elmer’s family events from 1894 to 1897, including a premature birth, illnesses, a broken hip, a horse kick injury, jury duty in Provo, a wagon accident in Salt Creek Canyon, and a failing wagon wheel saga. The narrative highlights family trials, travel to Manti, and health improvements linked to a medicine from Sarah Colton. The passage ends mid tale with a wagon incident and ongoing hardship.

Jonsen Upper Hiverdale Naples Burns Beach George Billings L. D Alice Bailer Society Dillings Alfred Colorado da Alfre Alfred Elmer Allo Provo Manti Temple Jfheuiane Provo Canyon Erma Salt Creek Canyon Sarah Colton

Green River Chamber backs Echo Park Drive effort

Green River Wyoming chamber urged local business and professionals to write correspondents nationwide to support the federal adoption of the Upper Colorado River storage plan including the Echo Park dam. A committee led by Mayor Wilkes was formed to coordinate letters to Congressmen and gather letterhead and addresses for the campaign.

Green River Wyo Chamber of Commerce United States C. A. Romano Bureau of Reclamation Echo Park Tbe Chaar E.J. Vehar F. W. Wilkes Howard Convers L. 5. Nebeker Frank Keenan Mee

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