Stines Reports U S Farm Sector Improvement Signals
COC Stines of the Bureau of Agricultural Economics said in a Tuesday forenoon report to agricultural extension workers in Salt Lake City that activity in cotton woolen and shoe industries has improved from the low level at the end of 1930. He noted the rise reflects a natural recovery from a long business downturn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coc Stines
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
United States Department of Agriculture
Hotel Utah
Salt Lake City
Flood in Jensen Area Damages One Farmer
Jensen special report describes a midweek flood in the Ashley Creek area that overwhelmed a bunk house and swept bedding and furniture away. The surge five to six feet deep at the draw mouth covered a hay crop and stack yard, head of cattle and chicken house damage, but the farmhouse remained unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewell
Insects Captured High Above Earth by Entomologists
Entomologists aboard a research flight captured insects at 14 000 feet and noted some specimens may fly higher. The discovery suggests unusual insect altitude tolerance and potential implications for aviation safety and ecology.
Government spending to finish US 43 to Colorado border
FE. E Brockman of Craig in Vernal notes vast government and Colorado expenditures to complete US 43 to the state line and make it the major artery. He cites publicity of Colorado scenic attractions drawing unusual tourist travel to the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E Brockman
Craig
Vernal
Colorado
Faith in American Ideal Guided Uintah Basin Convention
Thousands camped at Fort Duchesne for a three day convention where 7000 attended general programs. Speakers included President E G Peterson and Frank Evans who warned that credit failures drive unemployment and urged monetary reform to stabilize the gold dollar and expand money supply with silver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah Basin
Fort Duchesne
E.G Peterson
U S.A
C. Frank Evans
Farm Bureau
Harden Bennion
W D Candland
H B Man
University of Utah
Peterson
Mr Evans
Our Pioneers Narrative of James Holmes Family Origins
Annie Holmes recalls her frontier upbringing from Franklin New Hampshire to Cedar Fort Utah. She describes her parents James Holmes and Elizabeth Ann Mayer born 1822 and 1831, marriage 1845, migration with the Mormon Battalion in 1852, life at Fort Chittendon Camp Floyd, Indian threats, poverty, shoe-making with cedar boughs, and early schooling as the family faced hardship while settling in Utah.
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Hacking
James Holmes
Franklin
Merry Mark County
New Hampshire
Elizabeth Ann Mayer
Bucyrus
Crawford County
Ohio
Neuvoo Temple
Pather
Mormon
Plains
Robert Wimmers
Salt Lake City
Johnstons
Cedar Valley
Brigham Young
Ford
Armrehcan Fork
Lake Shore
Cedar Fort
Ome
Fort Chittendon
Camp Floyd
Turner Found Guilty in Waste Water Misuse Case at Jensen
Turner of Jensen was found guilty at a Naples hearing in Justice Ja cob W Olsen's court for misuse of waste water. Sentencing set for August 31. County Attorney Hugh W Colton prosecuted. Senator Rey Dillman of Roosevelt defended. Jury included Lovell Manwaring Frank Merrill Birhcell Goodrich Arthur Harrison. Eight witnesses for plaintiff and seven for defense. Complainant Milo Snow testified that waste water ran onto the state road and collected at Snow Service station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob W
Drought Shrinks Hatched Wildfowl Output in Northwest and Canada
Drought grips the northwest and Canada's wildfowl breeding grounds causing this year’s hatch to fall below normal and likely be the smallest on record. Authorities warn water shortages and habitat impacts threaten future populations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Indiana hits near eradication of bovine tuberculosis
On July 1 Indiana became the fourth state where bovine tuberculosis is virtually eradicated. No county has more than one percent tuberculosis cattle remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Federal inspectors grade 28 million pounds of tomatoes
During last year's tomato canning season inspectors graded over 28 million pounds of tomatoes for canners willing to pay for the service, reflecting a high level of quality control in the process.
Advertising Important in Restoring Normalcy
Dr Julius Kleii assistant secretary of commerce declares newspaper advertising essential for restoring normal conditions. He says many behind the times question advertising value, but results prove its power in fueling demand and circulation. He warns against cutting ad budgets, noting longer term disadvantages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Kleii
Times
County Fair Boosts Community Growth And Pride
The Gur county fair offers educational displays, county product showcases, and social opportunities for exhibitors to exchange notes. It serves as a strong county booster, attracting visitors and potential investors, while highlighting local industry and boosting county prosperity through larger, better exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gur
Uintah County Commission Sets 312 Mill Levy With Increases
At a Ver nal Friday meeting Uintah County set the 312 mill tax levy up from 319 the prior year. School 135, County Road 2.5, General Fund 2.5, County Poor 4, State Road 15, Bond Sinking Fund 2, County Fair 3, Library 2, Old Age 2. The state levy adds 3.2 to reach the total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah
Contributions of Vernal Clubs Boost County Library Fund
Vernal clubs increase the county library building fund through dances parties and a physical culture class. Since March 14 a total of 330100 has been raised with an average daily contribution of 219 and multiple club contributions listed, plus broader community support and ongoing efforts despite slow collection due to weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utopia
Twentieth Century
Thalia
American Legion Auxiliary
Lions Amerian Legion Ladies Auxiliary
Imperial
Disease in Uintah high lake fish alarms warden
County Game Warden Ed Oaks reports that fish in Uintah range high lakes show a disease starting with skin ailment and red body spots. Affected fish swim with heads down at a 45 degree angle and do not bite. Samples were sent to Fred J Foster in Salt Lake City for examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Oaks
Uintah Range
Mr Oaks
Mir Oaks
Fred J Foster
Salt Lake City
Uintah High School Opens Sept 7 and grade schools Sept 21
Uintah High School will commence the term on September 7 while county grade schools open September 21. Bus petitions from Maeser were denied as the board would not grant service without similar consideration for other sections. Fort Duchesne officials note many Indian students above fourth grade will join their school, needing extra room, with the space to be created north of current quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Uintah High School
Roy Taylor
Russell Todd
A G Goodrich
Mary Witmer
Chas. P. Maughan
H. Olsen
Bert Singleton
Wd] Murray
Maeser
Uintah
H MM. Tidwell
Fort Duchesne
Whiterocks School
Vernal Club Starts Second Golf Tournament in Vernal
The Vernal Golf Club began its second tournament with 21 members in the first round. Pairs compete in elimination matches on 18 holes with handicaps, aiming for a score of 70 on 18 holes. Final rounds to be played before next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Golf Club
Mtal
H Caldwell O
T T Johnston
C Cooper
Rae Ashton
L. Shimmin
D H Young
JR Douglas
Clark Woolley
J A Cheney É
George W Cahoon
Francis Feltch
Tom Karren
Paul Cowan
N J Meagher
L. P Christensen
J C Anderson
DeVere Carroll
A Y Lewis
Gordon DeMotsy
Rue Duke
B Wallis
H G Kemp
Duke
Glen Barnes
Caldwell and Asheton
Shimmin
Woolley
Cahoon
Felich Cowan
Anderson Lewis
DeMolsy
Wallis
Barnes
Taft Child Joseph Charles Taft Funeral Held
Funeral services were held Tuesday at 4 pm for Joseph Charles Taft six year old son of Mr and Mrs E W Taft of Conrad Montana. He had come to Vernal for health from Colorado and died after thymus gland issues and other ailments. Survived by parents and one sister Mrs Albert Sprague. Born July 19 1925 Reynolds. Burial at Rock Point cemetery with local church leadership officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Charles Taft
E. W Taft
Conrad Mont
Colorado
Rock Point
Second Ward
J Clive Davis
Johnson John Hart
Charles A Hardy
Clinton
Arthur Dodds
Parden Dodds
Marion Westover
Albert Sprague
Reynolds
Vernal
Taft
Joseph Hardy
Funeral services for Gladys Luke in Vernal
Gladys Lucille Lyon Luke 23 wife of Otto Luke died at home in Vernal July 7. Funeral conducted by Bishop Clark Cronton at Midway First Ward chapel. Born September 14, 1905 in Pawnee Oklahoma. Survived by children Beulah Douglas Robert Junior an infant son Rush ton two steps Dernell and Lamont, father Phi Lyon of Kansas City Missouri, sisters Mrs Anna Malone Kokomo Indiana and Mrs Florence Wardle Midway. Interment at Midway Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Lucille Lyon Luke
Otto Luke
Vernal
Midway First Ward
Bishop Clark Cronton
Luke
Pawnee
Oklahoma Tesidey
Beulah
Douglas Robert
Rushton
Mr Luke
Dernell and
Lamont
Phi Lyon
Kansas City, Mo
Anna Malone
Kokobs, Src
Florence Wardle
Midway
Midway Cemetery
Bids Called for Vernal Jensen Road Construction
The Utah State Road Commission invites bids for a ten mile section of US Route 5 40 from the Doughboy Monument in Vernal toward Jensen. Estimated cost 8000 dollars, work to start late summer and continue through winter if possible. Uintah County approved 9500 dollars as its share. The project is Federal Aid Project No 48. the route will follow a new alignment shortening the Vernal Jensen distance by about two miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal
Jensen
Utan State Road Commission
Uintah County
Doughboy Monument
Enos Bennion
Peter Ereksons
James Findlays
Wesley Anderson
Naples
Mantle Ranch
Vers Nal
Mice Control Advice From Agricultural Survey
The Tiological Survey of the U S Department of Agriculture recommends placing poison stations in fields to protect bait from the weather and keep it effective for a long time. Suitable options include wide mouthed bottles jars small drain-thestm cans or commercial stations now on the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiological Survey
United States Department of Agriculture
Mr and Mrs Barnes Visit Old Friends in Utah
Mr and Mrs Walter Barnes of Boulder Colorado visit friends formerly living in Vernal. Mr Barnes travels to East Lake City while Mrs Barnes stays in Vernal for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Barnes
Boulder
Colorado
Darnes Foremerly
Vernal
Barnes
East Lake City
Barnes Wll
George Washington Bicentennial Celebration Outlined
The United States Government sponsors a nationwide nine month bicentennial of George Washington born 1732. Congress creates the Washington Bicentennial Commission with the president as chair, urging mayors and groups to plan local events from Washington's Birthday February 22 1932 to Thanksgiving November 24 1932.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
United States
Congress
Washington
George
The
Republic
United States Commission
Mayor Ed Samuels Tests New Car In City Test Drive
reminiscence notes report Mayor Ed Samuels driving a new Overland for two days. A Jensen bride photo is praised as a Thorne Bros piece. A timber mountain birth, two baby boys, and multiple family updates populate the week. A brush creek sawmill fire destroys A J Johnston’s mill Monday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Samuels
Express
Thorne Bros
Riley Green
Maeser Ward
Isaac Jones
Moronk Gerber
Air Gerber
Grandpa
Gibert Richard
Sofl
Bert Singleton
J Caldwell
J Thomas
George Perry
Young
Sams
Mrs Young
C & Carters
T C McNeilis
Herbert Ishams
Mbs
Mable Flanson
A J Johnston
Brush Creek Mountain
Delegates Chosen for State Convention from Wilbeck Post
At a Wilbeck Post American Legion meeting tight delegates were chosen to attend the state convention in Park City. Selected were George Guile Glen Miller L K Murphy Bam Wels and L P Christensen for Coupe. The convention will be held next Thursday Friday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbeck
American Legion
Park City
Tey George Guile
Glen Miller
L. K Murphy
Bam Wels
L. P Christensen
Coupe
Equipment of former My ton Free Press sold at sheriff sale
The plant of the former My ton Free Press was sold at a sheriff's sale by Dr. Chas E. Hirth who held a lien on the equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myton Free Press
Baturda
Chas E. Hirth
Lark Parade and Band Outing Draw Large Vernal Crowd
Thirty years ago Sunday afternoon Bend boys led by Shelmerdine parade to Tra Burtons Lake. Adam's Cornet Band drew locals from Vernal and Uintah counties with dozens joining the march and a lake plunge. Professor James Gibson returns for summer at BC College Logan. White River gilsonite claim activity noted as a crowd enjoys a basket hay rack ride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bend
Lark
Shelmerdine
Iine
Tra Burtons Lake
Vernal
Lintah
Adam
James Gibson
BC College
Logan
The
Coop
Lawrence Glines
Ernest Eaton
White River
Westminster College at Fort Duchesne Tent Plans
Westminster College of Salt Lake City will set up a Westminster tent at Fort Duchesne for U S C activities. President Rederd will confer with current and prospective students. The Westminster roster lists Maude Rogers Myron Naomi Eisel Hayden Reed Lyman Whiterocks Floyd Blazwell Wilds Marwell Port Duchesne Lewis Adams Extella Evans Amelia Mianker Mary Lee Thorne Vernal and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah Basin
Westminster College
Salt Lake City
Rederd
Westminster
Fort Duchesne
Maude Rogers
Myron
Naomi Eisel
Hayden
Heed Lyman
Whiterocks
Floyd
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U. B.C
OUR Pioneers
Annie M. Hacking
Father
Jane
Ife
Wren
F. H. Turner
Byrom Goodrich
James Karren
Jake Karren
Ralph Rasmussen
Riverdale
Abdic Upen
W. E. Witlock
Committee From the Woods Precinre
Vernal Club Comenced
Gladys L Luke
State Road Commission
Birth of
Triey
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