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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1936

Page

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Vernal Clean-up Drive Mobilizes Town Efforts

Vernon residents rally for a two day Vernal cleanup campaign with whistles at 7:30 a m each morning. Committees led by Russell R Keith and Phil Winks plan weed removal, rubbish cleanup and vacant-lot clearing across town. School children and neighbors compete to beautify Vernal in a spirited community effort.

Vernal Court House Russell R Keetth Phil Wtnkbs James. Chivers John N Davia Hooh Colder Willard Spence Millecam W. K Bullock Marshall Lafe Richardson J R Douglass Peppard Vernal Mill Eastern Utah Transportation Companys L G Noble If B Calder Utnetan van Massey Mr Massey Massey Mae Jorgensen

Wilson Murray Home Destroyed by Fire on Wednesday Afternoon

Wednesday afternoon the home of Mr and Mrs Wilson Murray was gutted by fire. Firefighters faced low water pressure, pumping from a nearby ditch, and a strong wind aided the blaze. Most furniture and personal effects were destroyed, though Mr Murray carried fire insurance.

Wilson Murray Myr Tre Joe Murray

Lions Follies at Uintah High May 7-8

Lions Club presents the annual Follies at Uintah High School auditorium May 7 and 8. Myles E Judd heads dramatics assisted by Helen Tenney Marie Singleton and Muriel Wallis. The three act play No Not A Thousand Times No! unfolds from a country home to a bar room to a ballroom with dances Bowery Dance Texas Lil and company will perform a table dance and a barber shop quartet narrates the plot.

Uintah High School Little Tia High School Myles E Judd Nell Eit Texas Lil and Company Barber Shop Quartet

Boy Scout Rally At Uintah High School April 29

Uintah District plans a Boy Scout rally and camping equipment demonstration at Uintah High School Auditorium on Wednesday night April 20 starting 8 p m. Demonstrations include specialty camping and a Road Scout program. Expected to boost summer hikes and camps. all Scouts and Scouters in Uintah district likely to attend.

Uintah Uintah High School Uin-tah Uintah District

Soft Ball League Planned in Vernal for Summer Play

A Vernal soft ball league is organized with a Thursday meeting led by J Nejhelset. Games occur Mon Wed Fri at 3 pm at County Fair Ground. The firey game opens Friday May 1. Six teams Lions Gun Club Calder Nroy Gas Pumpers Naples Ashtona. Ten players per team. ten games total. Admission free for recreation only. Westers Bible funds after-dark play.

J & Nejhelset County Fair Ground Lions Gun Club Calder Nroy Gas Pumpers Naples Ashtona Westers Bible Oae

L. H. Woodard Bar Destroyed by Fire

A noon Friday fire destroyed the L H Woodard building used for storage and stock purposes. A small boy was implicated in the blaze set by matches. The fire spread rapidly, melting telephone cables and damaging nearby property. The fire department arrived too late to save the structure. Insurance covered some loss for Mr Woodard. A prior attempt to save the Blake Caldwell home was made.

Matches Land Small Boy L ‘al Woodard Stors Wockard Blake Caldwell Maeser Jany

HITCH HIKER KILLED NEAR BARTER SPRINGS COLO

A hitchhiker was killed on US 40 near Barter Springs Colorado when a plank rolling from a truck struck him and he fell under the rear wheels. A companion, unaware of the deceased’s identity, reported the incident to Colorado officers who arrived after motorists notified Vernal authorities.

Barter Springs Cole Colorado

Lyman If Rich Named Dairy Specialist for Utah State College

Lyman If Rich, former agricultural agent for Utah County, was appointed dairy specialist for the Utah State Agricultural College extension service. Rich, a 1925 Utah State graduate and 1929 Minnesota dairy expert, previously served Wasatch County as agent and returned to Utah County after advanced study. Born in Paris Idaho, he served in the 43rd Division in World War I.

Lyman If Rich Utah County Utah State Agricultural Col Weta Rich Wue Utah State Agricultural College University of Minmanta Wasatch County Minnesota Rich Waa Paris Idaho

Glenn Miller Elected Head Of Vernal Lions

Glenn Miller was elected president of the Vernal Lions Club at a regular luncheon. Other officers include A V Lewis first vice president J A Cheney second vice president Floyd Noel third vice president Clark Newell secretary and treasurer J R Douglass and Tanner as directors. Induction set for May 13.

Vernal Lions Club Glenn Miler L G Noble VY Lewis J A Cheney Floyd Noel Clark Newell J RR Douglass Ion Tanner JK. Bullock W Colton M.lundetl J R Douglass Lions Lloyd Calder Howard Lewis Darrill Bastian Lloyd Winn Lion Winn Vernal City Carl Davis Ife Vernal Golf Club

Charles P Fox Progress Report After Hospital Stay

Charles P Fox from East Lake has spent several weeks at Lb DA Hospital Mo 14 receiving medical treatments. He is much improved and able to get about without crutches.

Charles P Fox East Lake Lb DA Hospital

Basin Church Heads Meet At Heber City

Members of ward bishoprics and 27 from Uintah stake attended a regional cooperative group meeting in Heber City to organize for economic relief and eventual financial independence. Leaders outlined a conservation program to store surplus goods and coordinate relief across stakes and wards under church guidance.

Uintah LDS Church Heber City Wasatch Stake Ukitah Roosevelt Duchesne Summit 80 Summit Wasatch Glven Hebert Grant Melvin J Ballard Council of the Twelve Sylvester Q Cannon Broadbent Ately Regio Church Relief Committee First Presidency Fidel Ballard

Vernal Girl to Receive B S Degree at USAC

Zelpha Cook of Vernal will receive a bachelor of science degree from Utah State Agricultural College this spring. She majors in clothing and minoring in foods and nutrition and holds a high school teachers certificate. Miss Cook is a member of the Home Economics club and the Ains tah Basin club.

Logan Zelpha Cook W EH Cook Vernal Utah State Agricultural College Misa Gooks

District Court Grants Interlocutory Divorce Decree

Judge Larson of Vernal presided as Sudge Martin M Larson and court stenographer Adelbert Bigler convened the district court Monday afternoon. Mary T Johnson was granted an interlocutory decree of divorce from Wills Le Johnson. Property rights were settled by agreement outside of court.

Sudge Martin M Larson Adelbert Bigler Vernal Larson Mary T Johnson le Johnson

Lowla Narvin Anderson Dies of Pneumonia

Funeral services today follow the death Monday of Lowla Narvin Anderson from bronchial pneumonia at the home of her parents. She is survived by brothers and sisters incl Wayne, Verna, and Afton Anderson. Burial in Vernal City Cemetery under Swaly Funeral Home supervision.

Lowla Narvin Anderson Lewis Mandereen Vernal John Harwill Weihel Nia Pare Ments Lewis Vern Effie Alfred Anderson Wayne Anderson Mra Afton TMA Verna Anderson Werve Atl Marvin Anderson Warren Richardson Vernal First Ward Gloria Massey Charles Davis Pam Gloria Geo O, Jr Florence Davis Massey Ang Chas Dats Ely Longharst van Massey George A Slaugh Ma. Jorgensen May Calder Jesus Maeser Fuller Femington

Civic clubs press state to pave Roosevelt Road

Representatives of Associated Civic Clubs of Eastern and Northern Utah met in Duchesne to push US 40 paving. Vernal members urged $648,000 to pave Fort Duchesne to Roosevelt, covering bid gaps on Myton to Roosevelt and Fort Duchesne to Halfway Nation, creating a continuous rock asphalt route Vernal to Myton.

Civic Clubs Utah Duchesne US 40 Vernal Mytan Roosevelt Fort Duschesne Ttalfway Pt I Duchesne Myton

Calder Beauty Parlor Moves Into New Home

Calder Beauty Shop relocates to the former Vernal Market building in Vernal’s business district after extensive renovations. The modern facility includes five booths, a absorption and drying room, a brick chromium décor, four Eugene dryers, and a rear play yard for children. Three operators are employed in the new establishment.

Vernals Calder Beauty Shop Coltharp Vernal Market Eugene

Republican County Convention Set at Court House

A Republican county convention will be held at the court house on Friday at 2 p m to select delegates for the state convention at Ogden. County Chairman Carter presides and Attorney Dillman serves as temporary chairman. The DUP officers met at the Second Ward Chapel to hear Mrs. Roto Walker report on recent state activities.

Court House Carter Ogden T. E Dillman oMeers County Dup Waold Chapel Roto Walker Tate

Soil Conservation Committee Chosen for Uintah County

John W Weaver LeRoy Carroll and Stephen Abbott appointed temporary county committee for soil conservation programs. Russell Ro Keeter becomes secretary. The group will work with the Extension Service of the USDA to aid farmers in preparing work sheets and plans for federal grants.

John W Weaver LeRoy Carroll Stephen Abbott Russell Ro Keeter Extension Service United States Department of Agriculture Court House North Vernal City

Uintah High Band Wins High Place At Price Festival

Uintah High band earns top honors at the Price regional musical festival with strong showings in marching and concert events. Inspectors praise Uintah 67 member band in scarlet and white uniforms and the glee club’s 52 members, led by Boyd Calder and Prof Loyd Winn.

Price Utah Colorado Wyoming Harold Bachman University of Chicago el Capitsa Stars and Stripes Wil Woodhill Palisads Uintah North Emery Ted Notre Dame Sunnyarde Castlegate Hareding Grand Junction Boyd Malr Bachman Uintah High School Ladies’ Glee Club Fay Fowler Gwena Exton Florence Allen Mary Collier Elaine Goodrich June Freestone Ladies Glee Club Bere Norman Johnson Howard Lewis Boyd Calder Faye Fowler Raphael Olsen Darrell Bastian Alterra Velma Mullinger Pineing Ward Sreley Tair Erma Caldewell Soprand

Green River Re settlement survey completed

The Nes settlement Administration reports the Green river bottom lands survey is finished and efforts will shift to the Ashley Valley Irrigation system. The study finds the Green river bottom lands not feasible for community re settlement, though groundwater tests were made during the high water season.

Green River Nesettlement Administration Ashley Valley Ouray Valley Pleasant Valley Blue Beach Glen F. Cowan Wyasket Cohan Eldon J. Callister Leo P Christensen J. Winter Berkeley oMee D B Jenpinaa Omer Millata Asian Berkeley

Uintah Field Day Set for May 8 at Uintah High

Uintah High School hosts field day on May 8 at the campus with invited participation from Duchesne and Uintah County high schools. The UNIO oration finals are planned between Uintah and Alleria high schools on May 5, with finals to be held that time.

Uintah High School Briday Duchesny Uintah County UNIO Uintah Alleria

Ashley Valley Hospital Remodels Into Valley Hospital and Clinic

For weeks Dr P Eskelson remodels the old Episcopalian Lodge into a model hospital named Valley Hospital and Clinic. Dr J Flansen of Mt Pleasant joins. Dr Wensen a Rush Medical College graduate will be with the Valley hospital. Miss Marie Peterson to head surgical ward with Mrs Flansen and Mrs Jane Murray assisting. X ray and therapeutic electrical equipment installed. meals served in a ground floor kitchen, patient wards on upper floors, patients moved from surgical room to wards via an inclined stair.

P . Eskelson Valley Hospital J 4. Tlansen Mt Pleasant Wensen Rush Medical College Chicago Salt Lake City Marie Peterson Salt Lake County Peterson Fiansen LDS Hospital Jane Murray

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U. H.S UHS L. H. Woodard Nea Baxter Springs Colo Lyman Arich Glenn Miller Vernal Lions Grant Ballard USAC State Roosevelt Road Calder Beauty Parlor Soil Conservation Committee Secretary of Agriculture Go Farmers Board Pri¢raon Utaby Uintah High Price Festival Inter Stake Tabernacle HJ Granteat Ashley Valley Hospital
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