Stake Conference Draws Large Crowds Across Sessions
Large crowds attended the quarterly conference over Saturday and Sunday with President Hyrum B. Calder presiding. Representatives from Church Authorities included Bishop M. O. Ashton and Frank Y. Taylor of Granite Atake. Speakers included Mery LaMar Gardner and Preston Atwood, extempore talks by Hob Lian dell Velda Duvall Verns Johnson and Corlg Hodgkinson. High Council vacancy filled by Davis Morrill. Saturday night priesthood meeting featured talks on moral standards and liquor laws with a trumpet solo. Sunday session included a Primary chorus, solo performances, and talks by Bishop Ashton and President Taylor. Continued on page engtity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyrum B. Calder
M.O. Ashton
Frank Y. Taylor
Granite aAtake
Mery LaMar Gardner
Jensen
Preston Atwood
Tridell
Southern States
Hob Liandell
Velda Duvall
Verns Johnson
Corlg Hodgkinson
Davis
Pearl Sayuer
Mars
Lucille Calder
Goa
G. C. Wright
Fort Duchesne
W. T. Rice
J. McConkie
TH. W. Woolley
Bishop Ashton
Taylor
Hitler Taylor
John Taylor
Joseph Smith
Archie Johnson
Fred G. Bingham
Misa Gardiner
Mr. Atwood
Martines Visits Basin in Utah Campaign Swing
Frank G. Martines a candidate for Congress meets Uintah Basin Republican leaders and residents during a visit to Vernal Ashley Valley in preparation for the primary. He is a former Richfield mayor and figures in Southern Utah Republican activities. Opponent Maynor J. Bracken Lee of Price also made Basin contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G Martines
Congress
Crom
Utah
Ulal#h
Martines
Richfield
Associated Club Clubs
Bir. Martines
Maynor J. Bracken Lee
Price
Baain
D. H Stringham
Uintah County Repubican Central Committee
Bob Martens
Robert Bodily Pioneer on Two Continents
Robert Bodily, 93, longtime Allen Utah resident and one of Rawley Valley’s last living pioneers, died at his home. Born March 9 1644 in Oxfordshire England he later moved to Africa with his family as a child, then settled in North America making him a pioneer on two continents. His life spanned Africa and Southern Africa frontier work, with ties to Boers and local farming communities, reflecting a storied western pioneer era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Barllly
Allen
Utah
Sprig
Oxtfordshire
England
Fires on public domain rise with drought and carelessness
L W Larsen reports fourteen fires on public range this month, with eleven since Sunday and three fires in different sections Tuesday. About 600 acres burned, the largest single fire estimated at 60 acres. Fires blamed on carelessness and spread, with calls for permits from the sheriff before burning to ensure protection. the dry range and high winds aid rapid spread. Continued on Page five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Waine Larson
Larsen
Highway 40
Green River
Ashley Bartlett Seeks Nomination for Uintah County Clerk
Ashley Bartlett, a Democratic candidate, seeks the Uintah County clerk nomination. He has been editor of the Vernal Express, county commissioner in 1819 20, and taught cemetery record keeping in Price and Vernal. Bartlett's father served as Uintah county’s first clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashley Bartlett
Uintah
Ashley Valley
Uintah Academy
Brigham Young University
Bartlett
Vernal Express
Vernal
Price
Price City Cemetery
Vermal Memorial Park
Barnlett
Uintah County
Utah auxiliary elects leaders at Provo convention
Mrs Rae Ashton wins candidacy for western vice president as Utah department auxiliary of the American Legion holds closing session in Provo. Alison Bills retires as national committeewoman with H C McShane as alternate. Earl Jones Price named first vice president with David Scott Ogden as second. Lyle Bell Price treasurer and Harry Wilson Helper historian. McShane reappointed secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank D. Anderson
Ball Lake City
Utah Department
America Legion Aid Ole
Qist Arvival
Provo
Alison Bills
Midvale
National
H.C. McShane
Salt Lake City
Rae Ashtoh
Vernal
Plans Made to Restore Utah Grazing Areas
A Salt Lake meeting formed a federal state organization to boost Utah grazing and sheep industries. Prof. William Peterson said 2,000,000 acres of plowed land lie between winter and forest ranges, now stripped of spring and summer forage. Speakers cited US Grazing Service rehabilitation and Forest Service preservation as proof the land can be returned to productivity. Representatives from state, grazing and forest services, livestock men and agents attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Utah
William Peterson
Utah State Agricultural College
High Forest
Spring End
U. S. Grazing Service
Forest Service
State
Grazing and
Forest Services
Charles H Colton Retires From Uintah District School
Charles H Colton 47 veteran Uintah district school teacher announces retirement plans after thirty nine years in teaching, thirty seven of them in Uintah Senior District. He began at seventeen, first year at Minesar elementary, then BYU summer and summer school work plus university study and post graduate work at the University of Utah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Colton
Uintah Senio
Colton
Mineser
BYT
Vernal
University of Utah
Page Fuey
Legion Auxiliary Drives for Old Phonograph Records
The Legion Auxiliary seeks old phonograph records to reprocess into new discs for the USO. The national quota is 37,509,000 and the local unit aims to meet its share. Records may be dropped at the City Office or Red Cross office under Mrs. W R Hazelbush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Antillary
Theas
USO
American Legion Auxiliary
Red Cross
W R. Hazelbush
Uintah Families Have Four Sons in U S Armed Forces
Beott Ferguson joins the United States armed forces, joining the Ferguson family of Gusher with four sons serving. Mrs Dessie Swain of Vernal also has four sons in service, making Uintah county home to two families with four sons in uniform. Glenn Ferguson is a gunner in the Air Force at Yakima Washington Lester Ferguson at St Louis Missouri. Thelton Marion Ferguson is in the U S Marines for two years, stationed at Midway since October 1944. He reported a message to his mother promising the Stars and Stripes still wave over Midway and noted he earned a marksmanship medal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beott Ferguson
United States
John & Ferguson
Gusher
Bam
Dessie Swain
Vernal
Army
Uintah County
Glenn H. Fergison
Yakima
Washington
Lester Ferguson
Louis
Thelton
Marion Fergson
U. S
Midway
Ferguson
John Quirl Dies Here Thursday At 74
John Quirl a 74 year old farmer from Myton and former Randlett resident died here Thursday Funeral services were held Sunday at noon at the Randlett Episcopal church with Rev W Howes officiating Burial was in the Randlett Churchyard Swain Funeral Home directed the arrangements The chapel and graveside services featured choir numbers I Need Thee Every Hour Rock of Ages and Lead Kindly Light
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randlett Triscopal Church
John Quirl
Randlett
Myton
W. Howes
Episcopal Church
Provo
Bfr. Howes
Ae Ranchett Waa i Lodge
Mrr. Howes
Health Clinics to be Held Next Week
Health clinics are planned for Maeser on Wednesday August 26 from 9 to 12 and 12 30 to 4, Vernal on Thursday August 27 from 8 to 12 and 1 30 to 4, Trideli on Friday August 28 at 9, Lapoint on Friday August 28 at 1 30. The clinics serve all children entering first grade this year who need a physical examination and diphtheria and smallpox immunization before school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maeser
Vernal Lambs Bring Record High Price
Lou Reed stock broker of Denver buys 4500 feeder lambs from Harold Reader and partners. Price paid 12 cents per pound at the railroad, a record high for the region. Tyzack also bought Ashley Woolgrowers’ wood pool and much wool from Moffat and Rout counties. Rita Davis visits, returns home to Salt Lake City after two weeks with her aunt Mrs Harold Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Reed
Uvestock
Denver
HY. A. Tyzack
Herda
Harold Reader
Wm. H. Blddowns, and Sons
Joseph P. Hacking
Tyzack
Rita Davis
J. Clive Davis
Salt
Harold Davis
False Alarm At Bascom Home Triggers Firemen Visit
A 4 a.m. Tuesday fire alarm sent Bascom home near the fair grounds to the scene at Airs HH Ruple property. Firemen found no fire and returned to quarters for an early breakfast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuesaday
Bascom
Fair Grounds
Airs
Ruple
Naples Youth Dies Tuesday After Illness
Hosea LeRoy Merrill 16, Uintah Junior High student, died Tuesday at 7 00 am after a ten month illness of incurable anemia. He spent much time in Vermal and Salt Lake City hospitals receiving blood transfusions. Born January 6, 1927 in Vernal, he would have entered Utah High this fall. Survived by parents Charles Ewin and Rhoda Knight Merrill and siblings Elsie Gardiner Violet Noel June Merrill Elma Adams Newell Merrill Charles Merrill Ernest Merrill. two brothers serving in WW II 118th Engineers Frank Merrill and Elwin Merrill unable to attend funeral. A Republican meeting will be held Friday at 8 pm in Tridelt for West Side party workers escorted by 19 1B. H. Stringham county chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hosea LeRoy Merrill
Uintah
Vermal
Salt Lake City
Naples
Charles Ewin
Rhoda Knight Merril
Vernal
Ulutah High
Elsie Gardiner
Violet Noel
June Merrill
Elma Adams
Newell Merrill
Charles Merrill
Ernest Merrill
Go Hg
Bervice
118Th Engineers, Pvt. PC
Frank Merrill
Elwin Merrill
Second Son Calder Commissioned in U S Navy Air Reserve
David H. Calder, son of President and Mrs Hyrum B. Calder, was commissioned as a lieutenant in the U S Navy Air Reserve. He reported to East Lake City en route to the navy officer training school at Quonset Point. Calder has Utah business ties, served as a state representative candidate, and was active in Uintah High School student activities. He attended USAC in Logan and later worked with Calder Bros Creamery before pursuing private business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David H. Calder
Hyrum B. Calder
U.S. Navy
Calder
East Lake City
Quonyset Tll
Calder Haseen
Utah
Whyture College
Congress
Uinta High School
USACQ
Logan
USAC
Calder Dros. Creamery
Pryate Dusiness
Elk Hunt Open in Ashley Forest November Eight to Seventeen
The first elk hunt in the Ashley district is announced by N. Larsen of the Big Game Control and Brantdon Refuge committee. Hunters may shoot ten bull elk in the district between November 8 and 17, with limits extending to 920 of the mountains’ biggest game in state sections. Also elk hunting will be permitted in mountains east of Salt Lake, with up to 15 bull elk allowed. The Ashley area lies along the Vernal Manta highway. Licenses are 10 for residents and 50 for non residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashley
N. Larsen
Big Game Control and
Btandon Game Refuge Committee
Thin
Salt Lake
Pere Mita
Wheat and Barley Loan Rates With CCC Given
Wheat loan rate set at 98 cents a bushel at Vernal and barley at 60 cents a bushel on grade No 3. Eligibility includes farmers, landlords, or tenants meeting 1942 conservation requirements and soil usage rules. Storage provisions offer a storage fee for on farm storage. details follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Keetch
Uintah County
Kertch
Ioan
Ashley Valley Receives Jersey Ballads and Awards
A garbled report notes Ashley Valley receiving Jersey ballots and awards last Saturday. It mentions awards tied to a program, a ruler or person named Rooney, and presenters including O. Ry Watren. The text references locations such as Utah and Myton and terms like trade and salary, but details are unclear due to poor OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wtah
Vickary
Uirat
Tiree Ie
Btah
Tay
Jersey
Ballado
Salry
Dtt
Ashley Valley
Pero Imiade
Lemon
Myton
Ry Watren
Weste
McConkie Seeks Uintah County Sheriff Nomination
Republicans nominate Dewey McConkie a farmer from Tridel for Uintah County sheriff. He operates in Wridell and serves the community while campaigning amid years of ties to Barber Asphalt and Rainbow mines. His family includes three boys and he pledges duty to the Uintah Basin mining area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Unitaly
Tridel
Moleser
Utah
Mi Henry
Wridell
Elvig
Aligh County
Tia
Conkle Wis
Barber
Whyet
Funeral Rites Conducted for Mine Victim William Postma
Davis ward gathered Friday at 4 p.m. for funeral services for William Postma, killed in a Bonant Purelm mine accident. Dalton Wallace Slough conducted the rites. speakers included Phil Watkins and Archies Johnson. Flowers covered the bier as choirs and solos honored the deceased, whose favorite hymn was Come, Come Ye Saints. Continued on Page Four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Davis Ward
Dalton Wallace Slough
William Postma
Bonant
Purelm
Hare Ber Asphalt Company
Slaugh
Wallace Simper
Spaakera
Phil Watkins
Vernal Second Ward
Archies Johnson
Uintah
Bishop Slaugh
Erma
Ralph Slaugh
Mra Melinds Quodrich
Spanish Fork Man To Head American Legion
George B. Larsen of Spanish Fork was elected commander of the Utah department of the American Legion at the department convention in Provo. He defeated Allison Bulls of Midvale and Foss G. Olesmann of Ogden in a spirited election. Bills moved unanimous support for Larsen. Larsen then won the post of vice commander in another strong contest against five rivals. A committee led by Georgy W. Worthen of Provo submitted resolutions that were adopted unanimously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Larsen
Spank Fork Wis
Utah Department of Chas American Legion
Provo
Kamen
Foss G. Olesmann
Ogden
Allison Bulls
Midvale
Bills
Larsen
Mr. Bus
Separutions Committee
Georgy W. Worthen
Prova
Cay
Also Mentioned on This Page
M. Q. Ashton
Frank G. Martines
Robert Badily
Continents
Africa
Port Elizabeth
Rae Ashton
Legion Auxiliary
Bus
Hatch
Don
Teddy
Bell Lake
Gus
Foedera
Tridelt
H. Stringham
Anstradag
Panema Canal
Werner’ Vob Cremm
von Ribbentrop
New York
Ashley Forest
American Legion
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