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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1940

Page

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Vernal Guard Unit in Big Sham Battle

Lieutenant General John L DeWitt said training here aims to teach lessons of actual warfare with near combat conditions. He noted 15 per cent of 40,000 men are present and eight four motor bombers and two pursuit planes will base at McChord Field. Local guard Co B Ich Erginters earned a silver cup for perfect attendance as drills and athletic events continue at the Washington encampment.

North Ferty South McChord Field Tacoma Hamilton Field Cal Dewitt Sam Tufaro Sammy D Hatch Golden Grove Reno Heattle Vernal Hugh W

Vernal Pioneer Louis Kabell Sr Dies in Ogden

Louis Kabell Sr 88 longtime Vernal area pioneer died Sunday at his Ogden home from infirmities of age. Born June 22 1852 in St Louis Missouri he worked in Colorado towns Denver and Boulder before moving to Texas and later Utah. He settled Ashley Valley near Vernal in 1878, raised cattle and wool, helped locate the Dyer copper mine, and contributed to reclamation and irrigation projects. Survived by his wife Sarah Adelia Johnson Kabell a son Lewis Rabel Jr of Evanston and a daughter Mrs O E Benham of Carson City Nevada.

Louis Kabel Ogden Mr Kabel St Louis Louis Joebel Pueblo Cola Denver Boulder Cola Texan Fort Bridger Wye Ban Lats Valley Cola Ashley Villey Vernal Dyer Brush Creek Astley Valley Carter Union Pacific Hampton Wyo Barah Adelia Johnson Lews Rabel Jr Evanston Wye O E Benham Oerson City Ney

Annual Fiesta Opens Aug 16 At Kamas Utah

Kamas Firata committee co chairs Isaac Smith and Ward Blazzard announce the Kamas Valley Fiesta from August 16 to 18 with a children parade, dances, big parade at 10am, open air pavilion, sunrise services, Lions breakfast, and Show of Shows entertainment including trapeze, tight rope, high divers, clowns and fireworks at city park.

Kamas Utah Isaac Smith Ward Blazzard Kamas Firata Committee Kamas Valley Mirror Lake

Work Reaches Second Floor Central School

Work on the second floor of Vernal county’s Central School will commence this week as part of a major cement project. The first floor is complete and about one third of the building is finished. A crew of 26, led by M Campbell and HF De Jong, is on site with 250000 select bricks planned. The project uses Econocrete forms leased from Salt Lake, and includes extensive underground and fireproofing features. Mrs. Charles Pierabend of Kansas City plans a San Francisco trip before longer stay in Vernal.

Uin Lal Bus Huteh Hatch Manford R! Campbell HF de Jong Simeyed Econocrete Company Salt Lake Utah Charles Pierabend Kansas City Newton Bros San Francisco Vernal

Ashley Forest Fire Reaches New Season High

Ashley National Forest records a 27th forest fire this season after a two acre blaze on Loco Creek near Burlingtonville. Under Ranger Glory A Lambert, 25 enrollees fought the fire, likely lightning inspired, in a dense timber area. Fire season peaks as campfires and smoking cause most man made blazes. Supervisor A L Taylor urges extreme care by all forest visitors.

Ashley National Forest Ashley Forest Loco Creek Bur Lonville Red Springs Glory Lambert Ashley Forests A L Taylor

Deadline Set for Vote Registration in Primary Uintah County

Uintah County voters face a final chance to register before the primary on Sept F j, with last-minute eligibility checks by County Clerk F L Noel. Registration closes Sept 3 for those on the lists, and additional dates follow for run-off and general elections, including Sept 16 17 and Oct 8 15 29 30. Eligibility requires US citizenship for 80 days, state residency for one year, county residency four months, and precinct residency 60 days before the election.

Uintah County Noel United States

Henderson Sells Cabins and Plans Retirement

W S Henderson sold the upper Uintah camp cabins to W R Hazelbush of Wiltow Creek, ending a long era of operation since 1903. Born in London in 1878, he built and ran cabins, started ventures from a trading post to hotels, helped found the Congregational Church at Vernal, and aided Cox Academy. He served as Lions Club vice president and later president, with a long record in local business and education before plans to retire.

W & Henderson Mr Henderson London England United States Qrimey Duchesne Bridge Myton Calvert Calvert and Waugh Gipson J M Babcock Congregational Church Vernal Odd Fellows Hall Henderson Wicox Academy High Line Canal

2056 Visitors Stop at Dinosaur in July

According to K I Hix about 2056 people visited Dinosaur National Monument in July. Most came from Tuinola Osafornia and Ohio with 46 states represented. Notables include HL I Werganer Interior Department and several university and institute representatives from San Francisco Carnegie Detroit Columbia Moody.

K. I. Hix Dinosaur National Monument Utah Tuinola Osafornia Ohio Hawaii South Africa Peru HL. I. Werganer Department of the Interior Washington George M Haley University of San Francisco John Clark Carnegie Institute Pittsburgh Pa Raner Zanger University of Detroit L. W Taylor The U & Fish and Wild Life Burney Herbert Arnold Columbia University New York City Rey L Bischott Moody Insti Uate Chicago

Roosevelt and Uintah Stake Relief Societies Convene Sunday

Roosevelt and Uintah stake Relief Societies will meet jointly for a convention on Sunday August 25 at the Uintah stake tabernacle. Members of the general board from Salt Lake will be principal speakers.

Roosevelt and Uintah Stake Relief Societies Uintah Stake Balt Lake

Moon Lake hosts Uintah Basin encampment August 21 22 373

Uintah Basin encampment at Moon Lake in eastern Utah chosen as three day substitute for the Uintah Basin Industrial Convention to address agriculture methods and community issues. Roosevelt hosts committee lists Willard Day as chair with 38 communities assisting. Activities include a nature hike timber study and sessions with Dr George Stewart Miss Myrtle Davidson and others.

Moon Lake Utah Uintah Basin Fort Duchesne Uintah and Duchesne County Moon ‘Lake Ronnald Wiscombe Roosevelt Junior Chamber of Commerce Willard Day Roosevelt H. Stringham Ralph Ladle Jan J Whitney Floyd George Stewart Ogden Regional Forest Myrtle Davidson Efe Barrows Carl Prischknecht Lyman H Rich O J Wheatley Dilworth Walker George T Blanch H Baith George D Clyde UBAC Logan Marly Visera Clyde Ernest McKay State Parm Bureau Graham Selvor Jeane Department of Agriculture Miss Davidson Wheetley Walker

Funeral for Harold A Palmer held in Lapoint ward chapel

Impressive funeral services were conducted in Lapoint ward chapel on Friday at 11:00 a.m. for Harold Arthur Palmer born June 20 1901 in Pee Utah who died of a heart ailment at home. Bishop Jerry Harris presided with speakers J Wallace Johnson and Archie Johnson of Vernal Uriah Mowrey offered the invocation and Mason Lyman gave the benediction. Burial followed in Roosevelt cemetery. Palmer leaves a wife Orphal Swain and son Deloy, his parents, and many siblings. Distinctive readings and choir selections highlighted the service.

Lapoint Lapoint Ward Harold A. Palmer of He Acene Coasiellin Maeser Jerry Harris Barbara Rasmussen Eva Hatch Leslie Thacker J Wallace Johnson Archie Johnson Vernor Emma Wilkins Palmer Orphal Swain Deloy George Lamar Lawrences Wael Ore Port Hall Heber Charles Vexnal Alden Pocatello June Allred Ft Hall Iva Mae Btoll Montana Lawrence

Registration at Central School Set for August 30

Principal John Stagg announced registration for Central School on Friday August 30 from 8 to 11 am to prevent room assignment confusion. Each child will have a card on the door with their teaching assignment. twelve teachers compose the faculty with first through sixth grade teachers named.

John Stagg Mao Probst Alice Larsen Stella Bampson Amelia Manker Alta G@ Wardle Allren Condie Irags White Edny Collett Pearl Shaffer Arthur Manwaring John Stage Blaine Lee

Volunteer Fire Fighter Killed Near Rock Creek

Volunteer firefighter Van West of Mountain Home was killed near Rock Creek while helping to battle a forest fire in Miners Gulch. A large rock loosened by brush burning rolled down a hillside and struck him on the head, ending his life almost instantly. The blaze began likely from a lightning strike, covered about seven acres by 6 pm, and was under control by Monday.

West Fof Mountain Home Vas Miners Gulch Rock Creek Tabiona JE Gurr Wasatch National Forest Mr West Bronday

Softball League Dance Night at Imperial Pavilion

Softball league members and partners plan a Friday night dance at the Imperial Pavilion to raise funds for lighting equipment at the local diamond. Tickets exceed 100, with music by the Nite Hawk Serenaders and both inside and outside dancing anticipated.

Imperial Pavilion Hawk Serenaders

Lions Club Outing At Utah Power Plant Grounds

The Verna Lions club hosted an outdoor luncheon at Utah Power and Light hydro plant Wednesday. Over 30 members joined a softball game, lunch by Fountain Cafe, guitar music by Mel Tantes, brief talks by L G Noble and others, and a dance invitation for Friday. The event was led by president WDB Wallis.

Verna Lions Club Utah Power & Light Company Wales Fountain Cafe Cafeevera Lido Frank Abplanal Mel Tantes Lineman Power Company L G Noble W . Henderson A. LD Resinsee Hy "Hekete Imperis Wdb Wallis

Uintah Farm Loan Directors to Visit Berkeley

Peter A. Erickson a prominent rancher and director will lead Uintah National Farm Loan Association officials on a trip to Berkeley California. They will attend an educational conference of all national groups later this week with A T Johnson serving as secretary treasurer.

Bix Uintah Farm Loan Berkeley Calif Peter A. Erickson Uintah National Farm Loan Associa Bert A T Johnson Tre. Heures

Eat More Lamb Week Set for Bert 28 to Oct 5

Utahs Eat More Lamb Week runs Sept 28 to Oct 5 under Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce Livestock Committee. The event promotes lamb consumption, highlighting Utahs vital lamb crop with nationwide publicity planned and an intensive promotional program.

Utah Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce

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