Vernal river men Reach Boulder Dam
Eddy Frazier expedition completes all Colorado river descent from Lees Ferry to Boulder dam site in nineteen and a half days covering 365 miles. Clyde Coldy leads the party amid low water hazards and 149 degree noons. They encounter relics of cliff dwellers and place a memorial plaque at Separation rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Vegas
New
Eddy Frazier
Colorado
Lees Ferry
Boulder
Clyde Coldy
Hyde
Coloado
Seperation Rapids
Howell
Eddy
R Gragier
W J Fahrni
Bingham
Bus Hatch
Alton Hatch Royce
Alton Hatch Royce Mowry and Frank Swain Pilot All of Vernal Dr Frazier
Death Claims Ashley Valley Pioneer in Maeser
Funeral services were held Monday in the Maeser chapel for Joshua Haslem who died suddenly Saturday at his home. Bishop Lester Bingham led the services with choral numbers and tributes from E. F. Rocks, Carl R. Richens, and Mrs. Leo Calder. The column also notes local community updates including a planned telephone switchboard in Roosevelt, mail-forwarding changes on the Commercial rolls, and a Vernal postmaster salary increase from 1700 to 1800 dollars annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua Haslem
Ashley Valley
Reservation
Maeser Home
Josep’. Eforrocks
Haslens
Carl R Richens
Kir Haslem
Naples
Zortr
Leo Calder
Pier
J N Libbert
Bluebell
Provo
Davis Fave
Lar
Mss
Roberta Petitts Dan
Rooseveld
Wiliam Witbeck
Kansas City
W S Ashton
Coop
Bracken
Judge Larson Sentences Bank Robbers to Term In State Penitentiary
Duchesne Utah Don Allen 19 Vernal Jack Brennan 21 Oklahoma Denver 37 Harry Miller 37 Denver were arraigned for attempted bank robbery after kidnapping Roger and stealing his money. They pleaded guilty and were sentenced by Judge Martin M. Largón to five years to life in the state prison. The crime involved a car hijack near Denver City Park and a getaway north of Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulityh
Roger
Duchesne
Salt Lake
Denver City Park
Denver
Government to Buy Fourth of Uintah Cattle
Government to buy additional Uintah county cattle as July cattle purchases total 2887 with 1487 condemned and 1403 shipped. About four to five thousand more cattle expected to be bought, with one fourth of county cattle condemned or shipped after program completes. Proceeds reach farmers and canned meat aids needy through community organizations. checks issued from Vernal office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah County
Elmer Lind
Crouth Relef
Salt Lake
Ogden
Mr Lind
Uintah
Mrr
Lind
U S Official Predicts Good Wool Prices
U S customs official James H Moyle forecasts stable and fair wool prices from Utah and western states. Moyle notes reduced on hand stocks, rising world demand, and increased imports while stressing government and growers control price. He advises selling wool when industry needs it, not at the shears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Hoyle
U.S
Utah
James H Movle
U S
Moyle
Democratic Party
Democrate
Funeral services held Tuesday for Grant Williamson
Impressive services were held in the Second Ward chapel for Grant Williamson aged 14 who died after an appendicitis operation. The program included hymns by the Maeser quartet and remarks by Bishop John Wair. Interment followed at Vernal cemetery. Williamson was born in Vernal in November 1919, the son of Dan and Lona Workman Williamson. He is survived by his parents, siblings Shirley Billy Merle and Funice, grandparents William and Emma Workman, and great grandmother Mars Marla Workman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Ward
Grant Williamson
Maeser
Jesus
E J Longhurst
John Wair
Siva Hatch
Mertin Thomas
Isle of Somewhere
Theodore Johnson
Charles P Maugham
Vernal
Grant Williamson T
Dan
Lona Workman Williamson
Central
Shirley
Billy Merle
Funice
William
Emma Workman
Mars Marla Workman
Registration days listed by Uintail County Clerk
Six registration days before the November 6 election were announced Tuesday by County Clerk Sam Carlstrom. Next Monday will be the first opportunity for registration. The other scheduled days are Tuesday August 21 Saturday August 25 October 10 16 and 39.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Carlstrom
Utah Sets 306425 For Forest Roads Projects
The Utah forest road plan uses 306 425 from a 10 million federal appropriation. Uintah district allocations total 88 000, including 23 60 for the Ouray Indian school and 60 000 for roads serving the Indian recreation area. Forest roads and trails get 62 555 and forest highways 243 870 under the PWA allotments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
B J Finch
Bureau of Public Roads
PWA
Uintah
Ouray
Six FERA Projects Under Construction in Uintah County
Six FERA projects are under construction or starting soon in Uintah County per county disbursing agent O A Land. Most work is in Ashley Valley with two projects in Vernal. efforts include Alterra High School remodeling and road and drainage work on US 40 corridors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FERA
Uintah
O A
Ashley Valley
Alterra Hich
Lapoint
Moffat
Alterra High School
Government to Buy Ewes in Western Drouth Relief Plan
The government moves to purchase about 50 000 sheep and goats in drought areas after Comptroller General McCarl approved emergency spending. Purchases include ewes one year old and older at $2 per head and angora goats at $140, with other types excluded. Processing will favor local western packing plants and meat will aid relief distributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Drouth
McCarl
Brouth Relief Service
Texas
First Colorado Grazing District Reserved in Moffat Area
The first Grazing District in Colorado under Taylor control has been created. It covers part of Moffat County south of the Bers river and west of Price Creek, and includes western Rio Blanco and part of Mesa counties. A meeting for interested stockmen and settlers is set for Grand Junction in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Taylor
Jecsie “ Gardiner
Igar
Denver
Moffat County
Bers River
Price Creek
Rio Blanco County
Mesa County
Governor Blood Praises Uintah Basin Courage at UBIC Assembly
Governor Herry H Blood saluted Uintah Basin residents for facing years of death and crop failures. He urged that adversity strengthens character and cited storms forging great leaders. He noted past hopes for highway and marketing progress while acknowledging current hardships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herry H. Blood
Ubic
Uintah
Graveling of Twists Road Project Commenced
Construction on the Twists canyon project seven miles west of Vernal on US 40 was completed last week by Morrison and Knudson. A fleet of trucks is hauling gravel for surfacing as the new highway is engineered like an air line with eleven curves. Weather has hampered work, requiring water to be banked from Vernal and sprinkled on the road bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashley Valley
Hemstreet
Derald John Stan Corner
Vernal
Il Johnson
US 40
Napier
Floward Caldw
Lund
E. J Young
Mr Young
CWA
FFRA
Uintah County
Twists Canyon
Morrison & Knudson
Watson Thompson Leases Lewis Camp Cabins Residence
Watson Thompson has leased the Lewis Camp Cabins and the residence. He is expected to remain a city resident for the foreseeable future, with Mr and Mrs Thompson noted as former Willow Creek residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson Thompson
Lewis Camp
Thompson
Willow Creek
Uintah County Schools Set September 16 Start Date
The Uintah County Board of Education fixed September 16 as the first day for high and grade schools. A committee led by Mrs C T Pope pressed for using local married teachers and the board agreed to hire two married teachers. John Stage Mrs Fred Hingingham and E Peterson backed a tennis court project at Central School funded as a FERA project. Plans include a double court usable for tennis softball and basketball plus campus improvements. Ashby and Mrs Olive Snow were involved in a Jensen bus route proposal from the Neal ranch to Jensen School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Uintah County
C T Pope
Marvin Smth
Earl I Goodr
Nellie Merkley
Harvey Christensen
J N Lybbert
Chas P Lewis
Smith
John Stage
Fred G Itingham
E Peterson
FERA
Oley
John Ashby
Olive Snow
Ween
Jensen
Neal Ranch
Jensen School
Firemen's School to Be Held at Vernal
A five day firemen’s school will be held at Vernal for Basin firemen. Captain Pearcy of the Salt Lake department will teach assisted by four top state firemen. Costs are covered for members of firefighting groups and community reps. Focus areas include electrical overload and building ventilation.
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Firemen’s
Vernal For Basin
Vernal
H B Millecam
Captain Pearcy
Salt Lake
Richfield
Mig Millecam
John Milburn
Jesse York
Millecam
State Ladies Auxiliary
Early Morning Fire Destroys Vernal Pressing Plant
An early Saturday fire at Vernal Tailoring and Pressing, operated by Earl Freeman, caused about 14 percent damage to equipment and clothing after gasoline fumes ignited when Mr Freeman struck a match to light a burner. Freeman suffered burns to his left arm and hand. the pressing machine survived, and surrounding structures were saved by rapid fire department action. No insurance covered the losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Tailoring and Pressing
Earl Freeman
Mr Freeman
Freeman II
East woods in the country show Douglas fir dominance
About half of the eastern woodland in this country is Douglas fir, a key timber species shaping regional forests and industry.
Forty Years Ago in Vernal Local Notes
Reed of Maine attends Vernal on business. A Republican rally by A. Hatch at Workmans Hall. A 13 year old boy injures arm after an assault by a local youth named Taylor. Dance lessons offered in Vernal. P Dillman and John Popend. samples of ore sent out. Irving Pratt and father depart for Provo. Quarterly conference concluded. Abraham Cannon and Ewalt Lake preacher visited. Marsh Peak mining district work continues amid activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W T Reed
Reed
Maine
Vernal
Hatch
Workmans Hall
Dennis
4Th Ward
Taylor Iron
P Dillman
John Popend
Irving Pratt
Provo
Abreham Cannon
Ewalt Lake
Marsh Peak
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Boulder Dam
Colorado River
Lee's Ferry
Death Claims
Nantes
Larson
WW H King
Uintail County
Clork
First
Moon Lake
Uintah Basin
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