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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1941

Page

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Proposed road route to summit of Be Aug 2 site

The report outlines a possible road from Pson on Highway 1 to Wer m Highway 40 via Cis Canyon and proceeding along Ridge to Tintah If 5 routes are feasible Beayis could be built at a southern slope Aug 2 according to the Independent. Officials observed cars at the mouth of Epade Canyon near Thompsons site for the proroad to the summit.

Pson Cis Canyon Andrews District Moab Epade Canyon

Jaycees Contribute $150 to Hospital Fund

Utal county commissioners laud a $150 donation to the Thigin hospital fund by the Verna Junior Chamber of Commerce. County Clerk Fob Noel and other officials thank donors and civic groups for continued support toward a new modern hospital in the city.

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Kremmling Road Surfacing Nears Completion

The state highway department reports near completion of gravel surfacing on US Highway 40 north of Kremmling toward Rabbit Ears Pass. Crews have rebuilt 21 miles of roadway between Kremmling and Muddy Pass and are oiling nine miles of rebuilt surface.

Kremmilling Rabbit Ears Pass Colo~ Radio State Highway Department Kremmling Muddypass

Lightning Kills 95 Sheep Near Dyer Ridge

A thunder storm killed 95 sheep on the Walt McCoy herd at Kane Cabin south of Dyer Mountain, 25 miles northwest of Vernal. Loss estimated at about the figures noted, marking a severe single-event loss for the season in the area.

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Foreign War Vets State Game Chiefs Tour Uintah Basin

George E. Harrison of Roosevelt led a Utah State Fish and Game delegation including Allan Rahdall and M J Biadeen on a five day inspection tour of the Uintah Basin to study fish and game problems. They met with local clubs, visited hatcheries, and surveyed proposed sites for an additional hatchery, with no firm decisions made.

George E. Harrison Roosevelt Metber Utah Letta Lake Willow Creek Ouray Montez Whiterocks Bob Dust Uintah River Vernal Gap Club Stewart Jukes Jensen I Qien Lambert Ashley National Forest Hatch Hatch President of the Gen Club Henry Slaugh DeVere Caryl Lions Club Vintas Brush Ereak Oaks Park A L Taylor Lambert Green Lanes Carter Creek McKee Draw Spirit Lake Deep Creek Manila Salt Lake

National En Campment crowd in Philadelphia features leaders

Key figures at the Forty second National En campment of the Veterans of Foreign War in Philadelphia during August week include Commander-in-Chief Justh C Menendez of New Orleans, Gene Tunney as youth activities director, and Brig Gen Lewis Hershey deputy director of Selective Service. Tunney and Hershey are named as principal speakers.

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Former Uintah Coach Named County Agent in Colorado

Carip Davis, former Uintah coach and star player at Uintah and USAC St Legan, accepts Me pa County Colorado county agent post headquartered at Grand Junathon. He and his family plan to move in late August to begin duties September 1, joining prior assistant Broadbent Galt Lake County.

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Saler Hollow Crump Moves Out Today

The CCO camp at Saler Hollow ordered abandoned August 15. Eighty eight enrollees are to be transferred today as trucks arrive. The boys will be stationed at Bal rence Ranch near Wells Nevada.

CCO Saler Hollow Bal Rence Ranch Wells Nevada

Dance Ends Duchesne Stampede After Big Celebration

Duchesne closes its tenth annual Stampede with a Monday night rodeo final, drawing about 1500 spectators for roping, riding and bulldogging finals. Winners include Matt Cropper, Dan Foote, and Buck Peters. A park carnival ran throughout the event with a two day run of excitement in Rovell Park pavilion.

Duchesne Rovell Park Duchesne County Champlird Roma Arte Matt Cropper Utah Dan Foote Leonard Mitch Felt Matt Dillon Mitch Owens Newhall Cut Wag Blessing Newhall Cal Thint Bronce Iding Buck Petersda Tremonton Bobby Burrows Ogden Ben ‘Thatcher Dey Hall Itu Wales Wallis Kenu B Williams Iriss Bil Lady Mayo Cheney Casey Murphy Vesta Bfurphy Marvel Tins Willan Glen Sowarda Buck Pet Ereon Dan Oore Rhoades Neblus Grin Allen Charles Bain Lapoint Vox Grin Allen Dick Oria Alen Balster Imp Wallly Uintah Basin Wally Warfield Mra Hadden Rayoolitt Orphon Brownls Chiat Iliams Bleamboat Springs Tumcumarie Teek Meek Cole Sky Breeze Rhoades Lady Mayo Walls Morre Leonant Villier Ned Pee Bob Buck ' Peters Ron Hiss Ore

Central School Students to Register for Coming Term

Central School officials announce the registration of pupils for the upcoming term. Students must present enrollment forms and proof of residence. Registration procedures and deadlines will be published by the school.

Central School

Week Blazes Do Slight Damage

Two fire calls were answered by Vernal City volunteer fire department Friday night at 11 p m. The Abe Hatch building behind the IOOF structure and Vernal Harness Shop was extinguished and did not spread to other nearby buildings. Mr Hatch planned tearing down the old building. The fire likely started from cigarettes tossed by people during the rodeo. A trash pile behind the Pountain Cafe ignited by children with lighters but was quickly put out.

Vernal City Volunteer Abe Hatch IOOF Vernal Harness Shop Hatch Pountain Wien

Funeral for Wm A Girt Held Sunday

Willam A Girt proprietor of the Acme Paint Shop died Friday at Basin Hospital Vernal. The Swain Funeral Home oversaw services Sunday at 3 00 P M with Edward G Hallwood officiating. Interment followed in Vernal Memorial Park.

Swain Fricends Willam A Girt Acme Basin Hospital Edward G Hallwood Ratscopa James Vernal Mermorial Park Bwain Funeral Harwood Oltering Mr Girt Colfax Indlern John Charlotte Bowers Girt Vernal California Eevyera

Vernal Guard Heads to Maneuvers with 115th Engineers

The Vernal Guard departs for major maneuvers with the Fortieth Division and the 115th Engineers. About 100000 soldiers will move by train along routes through San Francisco Fresno and across the San Joaquin and Sacramento valleys. Troop trains begin Sunday with additional departures Tuesday and Wednesday. equipment includes pontoon bridges cement mixers bulldozers power shovels and heavy gear. Corporal Gerth Rasmussen of Vernal completes an engineer school stint at Fort Beth Voir Yachs.

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Perry wins $100 Sears Roebuck scholarship to Utah State

Clifton Perry of Vernal, a Utah High School graduate and Utah Agricultural College appointee, has been selected for the Sears Roebuck and Company scholarship worth $100 to study agriculture at Utah State Agricultural College this fall. He excelled in 4 H, serving as president and secretary in Future Farmers of America and holding student council roles while on the football squad.

Uiiish Future Fathers of America

Roundup of rodeo and fair results with listed prize purses

A long ledger of rodeo events outlines multiple disciplines, prizes, and participants. Names such as Floyd, Purse, Wallis, Me Wallis string, Chene Gresley, Hadden, Feraro, and Becomil appear among riders and performers. The piece also notes highway department actions and state officials tied to annual fair activities.

Ay Erkieny Purne Bate Mat Grantis Linstle Cox Jarkmas Anes Nert Hirao Smtish Owens Bob Burrows Ben Fancher Brahme Pets Jimmie Tiraty Dick McPherson Ind Chuey Dat Ned Feraro Dan Poore Matt Becomil Leonard Mitchell Penis Dea Hinton Purse Ot Feraro Davis Ea Manuel Ennis

Vernal Enjoys Pure Water Despite Storms

Vernal reports pure clean water after a severe storm and creek flooding. The Utah State Board of Health analysis dated August 2 shows satisfactory bacteriological results. Water drawn July 31 from Camp cabin No 17 in Utah Anta Court, tested by N Brimball, director of Laborator. Continued on Page Five.

Vernal Aneley Creek Ashley Creek Ashfry Canyon Ashley Craek Utah State Board of Health N . Walter Camp Cabin No 17 Utah Anta Court N Brimball Lnborator

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