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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1929

Page

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National Experts View U B I C Convention Fort Duchesne

National experts attend the U B I C starting Wednesday with sessions at Fort Duchesne the three day event offering guest flights and complete playground equipment for children. Local officials and deputies will guard attendees as diverse programs include lectures by Governor Dern Utah leaders and university educators on farming education soil and rural life.

U BT Fort Duchesne Andir Old Army Post Childrens Marjorie Brewer Ogden Wis Prevant Grove Whiterocks Indians Vernal and Duchesne Vernti-Duchesne Com Eméry Johnson Uintan County Arm Mitchell Dachtine George He Dern Utah Thomas Pre University of Utah E G Peterson Utah State Agricultural College Henry H Blood State Road Commission Erne C. Jensen R W Dunlap Washington D.C Farm Probema of America Willian Peterson USA Vinitah Basin University’ of Utah Congresman Anderson Timpenogas Civs George B Caine George Stewart J C United States Remount Service Jersey Uintah United Atalog Industrial Parm

Vernal Con fectionery fined for selling cigarettes legally

William Taylor of Vernal was found guilty of selling contraband cigarettes without a license. The Court of Justice LC Thorne fixed a $1250 fine after Taylor pleaded not guilty and requested a jury. Other city cases included Jim Nicholy’s drunkenness bond forfeiture and a four day Homecoming policing note.

William Taylor Vernal Court of Justice LC Thorne Mr Taylor Fred Akhurst Charles Carpenter Frank Lewry John Hater Hugh W Colton Charles DeVinisy Wea Jim Nichol Lke Carter Citivchs

Vernal Lions Entertain Craig Liots and Guests at Dinner

Craig Liots and wives hosted by Vernal Lions at a Tuesday dinner at the Community Building. Visitors included C A Stoddard Ana Anderton F M Plewant Elmer Harsh and many others. Mayor Conpet presented keys to the city, Rey Sebold sang solos, and a speech on cooperation followed. A procession through the valley capped the visit.

Stoddard Ana Anderton Plewant Elmer Harsh WA Weldman Raughen Madelire Idgen Ray M Dukeford R Conpet Rey Sebold J H Ratliff Lion LL Allan

Death Looms As Auto Passes Car On Highway

Percy Sutherland of Grand Junction known salesman dies instantly thirty miles southeast of Moab after turning off to let an oncoming auto pass. Bir Sutherland perishes in the crash. companion survives and a Mosb physician aids at the scene but no help possible. The boxy is taken to Grand Junction for burial as plans unfold for university studies and a state convention features loom for farmers and wives.

Percy Sutherland Grand Junction Bir Sutherland Moab Sutherland Mosb Dusrant Gutherlands Boxy

Colton Explains Mail Route Stance for Uintah Basin

Congressman Colton outlines opposition to changing government mail service in Uintah Basin until year round reliability is guaranteed. He argues private contractors may reduce dependability and emphasizes a careful, grounded approach with state and federal officials before any change.

Price Sun Colton Beryce Cun Fresaman Colton Cultoz State Road Commission Stratherry Collon Bsain The Express Washington Uintah Basin Taye Strawberry

One Hundred Stitches to Save Floyd Elhfitz After Accident

A 15 year old boy Floyd Elhfitz, of Naples, injured at Witteck Ranch on Saturday evening by a mowing machine. He suffered loss of blood and severe wounds. left head and arm damaged, right leg mangled. Amputation of a left shoulder blade area required, more than a hundred stitches used. He remains in care at Verna for treatment and recovery.

Floyd Naples Witteck Ranch Srush Creek Nonditg Greenhew

Retired Mee Nile Mushel Heads Home After Coastal Trip

The transcript shows Mee Nile Mushel ending an extended Saturday trip through Washington and Oregon. She was guest of skater Mrs WeoOP Smith and other relatives and friends, with plans to reach Portland and other Pacific coast points for business and pleasure.

Nile Mushel Washington Oregon Weoop Smith

Vernal City and County Agree to Raise 2500 For Airport

The City Council and County Commissioners plan a small levy to fund most of Vernal’s airport location. A government official will visit Vernal soon, with plans for a one mil tax levy from the city and a tenths mill levy from the county, to be diverted to federal airport approval and construction. Seagull Air Lines executives and Salt Lake City delegates arrive Thursday to discuss landing fields and protective measures, aiming to shorten travel time between Uintah Basin and Salt Lake City.

Vernal Board of County Commissioners State of Utah Federe Department of Commerce Seagull Air Lines Salt Lake City A . Brown Utah Oil Recfining Company Nor Fletchers Lows Club Gait C W Patz Seegull Air Lines Lion Ray Duke Ates Uintah Basin

Gas line progress in Vernal expexted completion by Saturday

The Ulotsn Gt company ditching crew and welders work toward Vernal city to complete natural gas pipe installation. By Wednesday evening the line is a mile behind the ditching crew with backfill two and a half miles south of the city. Gas service to farmers and institutions such as churches schools and hospitals is prioritized as orders come in. The Uintah County Commissioners granted Uintah Gas a franchise to build pipelines in Uintah County and pipe delivery progresses daily with completion expected by Saturday evening. Also noted is a luncheon for American Legion auxiliary members in Vernal with speakers Mrs Edwards and Mrs Strong addressing thirty five members before departure.

Ulotsn Gt, Company Naturaga Vernal Uintah Gas Company Wtrast Natural Gas Inny Uintah County

Homecoming Week Real Success and Rich Part of Our History

The Homecoming celebration drew larger crowds from Colorado Wyoming Idaho Arkansas Nevada New Mexico and California and across Utah. Hyrum B Calder organized details with help from President Wallace Calder and dedicated committees. A sunrise cannon saluted the opening, the Stake Primary parade ran on time, and the Courthouse grounds hosted a patriotic program. Congressman Don B Callan delivered a highlight, and a Vernal baseball win over Craig, Colorado drew nearly two thousand spectators. A July 4 entertainment at the high school featured a history pageant by Min Muriel Bmart Walls and Jean Merkiey, honoring Ashley Valley pioneers, trappers, and cattlemen and preserving local heritage amid vivid stage crews and music.

Colorado Idaho Nevada New Mexico California Utah Hyrum Calder Wallace Calder Eali Lesan Norman OL Ashley Valley Father Eacalante Ainish County Facalante Uintah Wallatch Uintah Basin Uintah County Ashlet Valey

Stake Primary Parade in Uintah Blake Ward draws huge turnout

July 24 parade in Vernal showcased twenty two floats depicting local history and industry. Grand entries included Uintah Blake Davis Ward and the Junior, Senior, and Ninth wards with uniforms, banners, and notable riders. Programs highlighted leaders Claire G Mecking Baker Free Fletcher and ward presidents, praising community effort and pride in the annual event.

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Subscribed Visitors Stay At Vernal Bishop and Mrs Witte

Excerpted fragment notes Miles Fern Ross attending a summer school event in Vernal with Bishop Henry Colman of Tetengewho and Apostle George Albert Amit Cortractor Howard J McKean among others. The group toured, met officials, and shared a formal stay with their wives during the visit to Vernal.

George Albert Amit Howard J McKean Clarente LL Gardiner Oh Rickerward Bishop Mra James HO Witte Verna

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wm Taylor Vernal Confectionery Graig Liots Bingham BU University Colorado Poitts Uintah Basia Congressman Colton Floyd Elhfitz City and Co Jas Company R Edward le Kion Auxiary Hugh Strong Provo Junchsor Pyard Roy Coupe Verval Auvitary Edwards Strong Talnz Beauty and Excelieosy Miles Fern Ross Exeter Henry Colman Tetenge
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