Ready for Big Things in Small Towns Drifts to Open Country
A town doctor argues that decentralization favors small cities as industry and prosperity shift from congested centers. He cites Ford and the American Highway Educational Bureau on lower costs and better transport unlocking new jobs, urging communities to prepare now. The piece is part of a Vernal Express series with the Lions Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Privat
Henry Ford
Ita
American Highway Educational Bureau
Bulletin
Stout
Hickville
Officials Plan Moving Railway Shops Near Price
Denver & Rio Grande Western officials proposed moving the Denver Rio Grande shops and roundhouse from Soldier Summit to Maxwell station near Price. The decision, likely to shift yards about one to two miles west, follows Price being identified as a regional hub for Uintah basin traffic and distribution. The official party including A C Shields general manager and other railway executives visited Price, considering yard locations before leasing property near Maxwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Maxwell Stationong
Price
Maxwell
C Shields
CO Qoas
T Macey Hiperintentent
Galt Lake Divi
County Officials Seek Public Audit of County Books
County officers asked Cedar City Record to authorize a public audit covering December 31, 1927 to March 31 of this year. The board met in regular session and instructed securing cost estimates for next meeting. Auditor cited need to correct balances and publish 1928 financial statement with separate warrants details withheld for economy, per law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Board of Commisioners
Beng
Ecenamy
Cedar City
Vernal Express Printing Services Ad
An advertisement from Vernal Express in Vernal Utah showcases quick printing services including letterheads envelopes statements announcements business cards window cards invitations programs and related printing items. The note emphasizes rapid service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Express
Vernal
Utah
Local residents shuttle to Vernal and nearby towns
The column lists residents and visitors over the weekend including Jim Oaks Carl Linn Thuloa Ashby Marion Moon Pete Allan and Wm Thomas. It notes Delbert Horrocks family taking charge of Mrs Peter Hatteons farm in Lapoint and mentions trips by Blake Caldwell Reed Bodily John Cilnes and Mrs Boutly, plus business visits by Earl Lewis and others. A few injuries and farm updates are recorded, along with heparing progress at Watson and upcoming shearing plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verni
Jim Oaks
Carl Linn
Thuloa Ashby
Marion Moon
Pete Allan
Thomas
Merkley
Delbert Horrocks
Lapoint
Peter Hatteons
Blake Caldwell
Prt Reed Bodily
John
Local Visit and Sheep Shearing Weather Reports
Dry Fork residents Lyman Hall and family visited Mr Joe Massey last Sunday. Misa Flora Caldwell works at Uintah Drug Company in Vernal. Ernest and Chillus Caldwell came from Vernal to help with sheep shearing but storms halted work. They returned Sunday evening. daily storms and lack of sunshine persist for a week. Mrs George Caldwell and daughter Lawana of Bingham visited, and health has been poor for George.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lymen Hall
Joe Massey
Misa Flora Caldwell
Uintah Drug Company
Ernest
Chillus Caldwell
Lyman Hall
George Coldwell
Lawana
Bingham
Georges Tealth
Community Notes In Vernal Area Attendances and Moves
Local residents record illnesses dental work hay shortages and school attendance. Families including Massey Caldwell Weeks and Taylor share health updates moves to Lapoint Duchesne City and White Rocks while others visit Vernal and nearby towns for funerals and work.
Death of Elmer Jorgensen in Rowevelt Fosters Community Mourners
Elmer Jorgensen died in Rowevelt, a respected figure with many friends. His funeral drew a large crowd on Sunday. elders Karl Preese and E Peterson of Vernal spoke at services. The town notes indicate the school traveled to Vernal for a regional sports event. Bandit visited Bast Lae City as a business guest. Carl and Mrs Carl Hacking relocated to Vernal for work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Jorgensen
Rowevelt
Irk Roosevelt
Karl Preese
E Peterson
Vernal
Bandit
Bast Lae
Carl Hacking
Carl
Local Community News and Weather Around Lambing Season
Weather for lambing is very bad and disagreeable. Gilbert Smuin returned from Bunbeam Colorado where he shears sheep. Ida Bowtherp and children visited Mr and Mrs Walter Bimper. Seventh and eighth graders visited the high school last Friday. Walter Gimper and son Irvin returned from Balt Lake City last Tuesday. Irving eye is improving. Mrs Gilbert Smutl and children visited at the home of Mr and Mrs ? Henry last week. Nelle Postina returned from Balt Lake City after conference and visiting Ogden relatives. She enjoyed her trip. Edward Collier and family moved nearby. he will work on the Duffy ranch. Mrs Winward visited with Mrs Ree Chivers Sunday. Men in the area busy digging ditches and canal work. Christen working in Magecen for Jog Ban. Mr and Mrs Johnson mark Otten visiting and spent the weekend with Mrs Lige Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tran
George
Robbins
Lee Ha
Vernal
Salt Lake
Jane Wade
Janie
Delta
Thos Dale
Watson
Neely
Jon Massey
Lamar Thacker
Bert Caldwell
Maurice
Byron Thomas
Henry
Schaefermyer
Ets Caldwell
Jeerie
Lynn Hail
Byron Thames
Dan Adamsent Randatt
Henry Wall
Josh Hall
White Rocks
Wallace Weeks
and Dars
DG Caldwell
Lawrence Caldwell
Stephen Beck
Walker
Mn Thomas
Thomas
Vernaltus
Karl Collier
Smith
Lake City
Mott
Clarency Murray
H A Leo
Nebeker Wis
Qurar Valley
Alice Nytxty
Pertks Taylor
Charley Taylor
Wilma
Taylor
Charley ‘Taylor
Vera Lee
Caldwell
Dry Fork
Lawrence Young
George Young
Gusher
Oliford Young
Rnal
Joseph
Hacking Mark Caldwell
Antelope
Rosevelt
Wells Jacobsen
Hackford Place
Loyd Werpurton
Olle Long
Clar
Nee Burton
Lassie Searle
Merrill Jasmussen
Hoerrison
Wilford Cattwell
E A Smith
Merrill Lisenby
Viv
Gilbert Smuin
Morshey
Bunbeam
Colorado
Ida Bowtherp
Walter Bimper
Breally
Walter Gimper
Irvin
Balt Lake City
Irving Eye
Gilbert Smutl
Ofa
Nelle Postina
Ogden
Edward Collier
Collier
Duffy Ranch
Henry Winward
Ree Chivers
Christen
Magecen
Db Johnson
Marks Otten
Lige Jackson
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Vernal Lions
Chub
Teeeae
City Property
AL Campbell
Vernal, Utah
Firestone
W . Ie
Slaugh Auto Co
Farmers Market
Davis
Jcpenneyco
Aywon
Aibe
Mann Bros
Calder Bros
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