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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1929

Page

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Bishop Jorgensen Dies. Uintah Bishop Honored in Roosevelt

The Uintah county community mourns Bishop Elmer Jorgensen of Altarevant who died Friday afternoon after two weeks of illness. A large funeral in Roosevelt featured a long procession, remarks from church leaders, a quartet performance, and tributes to his faithfulness and service. He leaves a widow Athie Cook and five children Elna William Ruth Rose and Margaret, with many relatives attending from Logan Hyde Park Smithfield and Benson.

Uintah County Elmer Jorgensen Alterravant Jorgensen Roosevelt Ted Ray Dillman Bruce Cale der Wiscomb FP May J Atahns Lewis Charles Broddard Widstoe Garfield Garfield Stake Having Tved Near Him He Had Learned To Love Hon Ag Albert O Goodrich Uintah Stake Uintah Behoad Board Stoke Bo Colton Edgar Keing Russell Todd Bishop Jorgensen Lambert Roosevelt Cemetery Abraham Jorgensen Ehner Jorgensen Jacob Jorgensen Leota Norway Piss Athie Cook Elna William Ruth i Rose Margaret Jack O Jorgensen McGill Nevada Nellis Bna San Francisco Colforma Oliver Jorgensen Stella Stoddard Calvin Jorgensen Erma Jenses Melvin Jorgensen Dorothy Bodily Logan Ad Logan Hyde Park Lola Jor+ Bensen Wood Dewey Cook Smithfield Andrew Munk Lional Munk Benson

Barley as a Substitute Crop for Eastern Utah Livestock

The article urges Uintah County farmers to raise barley to replace corn in cow sheep poultry and horse feed due to eastern infestations. It notes a fifty dollar prize from Uintah State Bank for the best barley crop, outlines rotation with corn potatoes and alfalfa, recommends early sowing 8 pecks per acre, uses Tyelol barley as preferred, and advises seed bed preparation fertilization and formaldehyde seed treatment details.

Uintah Basta Utah Uintah State Hank Uttah

Road Contract Awarded in Uintah County Project

The state road commission awarded a gravel road contract on Saturday for the constitution of a road between the Ouray canal and Half Way Hollow in Uintah County. The low bidder was DD Pallequan of Springville, noted as the successful bidder.

Ouray Canal Half Way Hollow Uintah County State Road Commission Pallequan Springville Low, Tidder

Uintah Water Supervisor Assumes Season Duties

Myton welcomes Sheeley water supervisor to begin his duties for the season. In his second year in the role he will oversee Uintah streams including Lake Fork, Yellowstone, and tributaries.

Uintah MYTON Novace Y Sheeley

Eastern Utah County Agents Meet in Price to Discuss Problems

County farm agents of Eastern Utah gathered in Price for a district convention under Utah Agricultural College direction. Attendees included Director Wm. Peterson, Mrs Stena Maycock, Wilford D Parker, and county agents from Duchesne Uintah and Carbon counties. Speakers addressed Ashley Valley water supply issues, sanitary wells, and potential reservoir sites in the Uintah mountains as federal aid supports the Paradise Park project.

Utah Price Peterson Utah Agricultural College Willian Peterson Stena Owens Wilford D Parker Wilson Tribunne Alice Pederson Wm. Peterson Logan Uintah Mountains Pre Fuller Remington Om Mosby Mountain Par Adige Park Boon Lekel Ahley Susie

George Klein Sentenced for Running a Liquor Still

George Klein pleaded guilty to possession of a still and was sentenced by District Judge Charles E Terrick to two years to twenty years in the state penitentiary. The case notes indicate the duration and the court involved.

George Klein Charles E Terrick Owenity State Penitentiary Stuambaat Pilot

Hospital Head Nemo Pingree to Succeed Grant at L D Hospital

Nemo Frank Pingree was named to succeed BF Grant as superintendent of the L D hospital. Grant resigned to devote time to Deseret News, where he serves as general manager. Pingree will assume charge Monday after leading the hospital for several years and guiding its expansion and efficiency improvements.

Nemo Frank Pingree Grant Frank Pingree BF Grant L, D & Hospital Pingree Horrita Deseret News American College of Surgeons

Plans Completed for Maeser Ward Chapel

Ward authorities unanimously decide to build the Maeser ward chapel on land near William Thomas Place and Maeser store. Architects Anderson Young and contractor J J McKean approved. ground work to start Saturday. The site provides owned ground, adequate drainage, parking, and a crossing of two highways, with a chapel for 40 and an attached amusement hall, kitchen, and classrooms. Project cost set at 442000 with work assignments to McKean and Bwatn Brothers for brick.

Maeser Ward Wiliam Thomas Place Maeser Anderson 4 Young J J McKean Jes Teret Eeers Simning Stake Ward Utah Empead Wilth McKean Bwatn Brothers

Lions Club Elects Ray Duke President to Aid Colorado

Lions Club meeting on April 24 elected Ray Duke as president with unanimous support. Officers include JoA Cheney as vice president and Chas Sebold as secretary, plus directors Brin Stringham and James H Wallis. The club acknowledged a $2050 check for boys and kids club work and planned a trip to Craig on May 4 to bolster support for a Colorado road representative.

Lions Club Ray Duke Colorado RO Cowper Win Mens 4Derson J C Peneny Company Wis The Lions Mr Duke Brin Stringham Jo Rali Lawrence Allan James H Wallis Thos Odonnell Toays Cooper Wich Lion J Ff Ratliff Craig Graig Uintah Basin Lion Ratliffes Limns Club

Wool Market Moves Slowly on Varied Prices

Wool buying shows activity with prices reported between 32 and 34 cents. Perry Olson of Watson sold his at 34 cents, an exceptional site, while some wool is consigned at 30 cents. Totals reaching 69,300 pounds have been noted. Agents Jah Williams Company of Boston, B Harris Wool Co of St. Louis, and E J Keams & Co of Worcester are listed as active entities.

Perry Olson Watson Jah Williams Company — Wool Buyer Boston Harris Wool Co Et Louis E J Keams & Co Wochorket

Work Starts on Taylor Canal for New Season

Under foreman Kyle Young the Usatah Ba sin Costriction company begins work cleaning and shaping the Taylor canal for the irrigation season. The project provides water for South Myton beach and Pirount valley, serving about four thousand acres of cultivation on a total 12000 acre system. Water is diverted from the government canal four miles from the Ducreane river.

Yton Kyle Young Usatah

Vernal News Snippet From Thirty Years Ave

A garbled local note mentions families in Vernal, including A A Weeks and Mrs Weeks with a newborn, and Joseph Bodily set for a European Mission next Tuesday with his bride expected to travel. An unfamiliar speaker comments on a relative’s character as the “white sheep of the family” amid unclear entries.

Landscape Gardening Gains Momentum in County Schools

Wilken Murrey presides over the Centre Requtification committee and reports a shipment of trees and shrubs for Vernal Central School, SMfatami, the Vernal Cortana and other sites. Local teachers, patrons, and the Maeser school group will plant landscaping as part of a countywide beautification effort. John L. McConkle tended grounds, with support from Professor Mangen and the Agricultural Extension Service.

Wilken Murrey Tem Centre Emir Uktah High School Vernal Central School Smfatami Vernal Cortana Patro S Som Mal John McNaughten Fresa Agricultural College Lora Maeser School Suruba Iren John L. McConkle Ste Strada Roy Mangen Peterson Agriculuualax— Jege Extension Service

Governor Spry Dies in Washington D C Pose of Duty

Funeral services for William Spry former governor of Utah and head of the General Land Office will be held Friday in Washington with Gov George A Dern among speakers. Mrs Spry and three children accompany his body from Westbeton to Salt Lake City. No services in Washington. The text notes a separate medical update on Jonse Haws who underwent a difficult operation and is reported in good condition.

C J Neal Sheare Jag Kennedy Archie Richardson Representatie John N Davis Veenat John W Joseph HW Hardy Heber Timothy Walter BicCay Joe Roosestell Maceer Ward House Charles Ff. Chois Vernon PM Young Chase Firth Myron Hirth Homestead Myton William Nerbon Vermat Ogden O'Neil Moecker Pearce Creek Rangley Hale Finger Nathan Chatins Chivers Matts Coller Naples William Speyu Utah Soumrety Alener Westbeton Shen i Anthony Wolvine Weop LD 8 Churels Orson F Wha- Rey J Golden Babel George Washington Mre Spry Srn Ovnett Lake City Union Pacitle Arrivad

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