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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1937

Page

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Uintah Musician Directs Concerts At Heber and UBIC

Uintah musician Lloyd Winn will conduct his Vernal Lions supported band at the Wasien County fair in Heber City Friday and Saturday. The group then heads to Fort Duchesne for a three day UBIC Indian Fair celebration concert series Tuesday through Wednesday. Winn, a Vernal civic figure and Lions member, will lead his chorus and band in multiple performances.

Lioyd Winn Vernaithis United Heber City Vernal Lions Uintrh Wasien Fort Duchesne Vernal Winns Winn Vernal Lions Club United Stake First Ward

Vernal CCC Wins 75 During Baseball Joust at Duchesne Stampede

Vernal CCC captured a $75 prize after winning a two day tournament in connection with the Duchesne County Stampede. They beat Too Roosevelt 10-5 on Sunday and edged Myton 7-6 Monday. Jimmie Abplanalp pitched steady for Vernal with three safeties. The CCC team will enter a four team tourney but may be replaced by Ft Duchesne Indian team.

Verni CCC Ue Duchesne County Myton Vernal's Town Myron Shields Chucker Vernal Detest Jimmie Abplanalp Shield Abplanalp Lawrence Siddoway Frank Wright CCC U. Be, C Ft. Duchesne Indianeam

Alexander Confectionery Team Wins Softball Finals

Alexander Confectionery team clinched the softball finals on Tuesday in a three team city journey. They edged the Road team to claim the prize while Penney’s team faced a Wednesday consolation loss. Local officials Judge Abe Turner and District Attorney Wm. Stanley Gunford attended court term.

Alexander Confectionery Peny's Abe Turner Torm. Alder Wm. Stanley Uunford Pro- D Istrict Court

Relief Leaders Speak At Uintah Conference

Uintah Stake quarterly conference drew about 600 in Sunday sessions with visiting Relief Society and Mutual Improvement leaders. Dr Farnsworth and Merrill spoke on MIA aims while Elnora Vernon and Mrs Johnson led Relief Society remarks. The event featured choral music, Bee Hive honors, MIA announcements, and a Flower Festival display.

Dy. Burton K. Farnsworth Harrlson RR. Merrill U.mm.la Uintah Stake Relief Society and Mutual Improvement Associations Connecion United States Hyrum 13. Calder Farnsworth Merrill Erma Rowland Tulle Haxter Young Women's Board Jeanette Thompson Relief Society Board LG. Noble Y.M. Stake J. Wallace Johnson High Council Bernice Lybbert Yone Johnson Everett Man- Waring George Millecam Leatha Hair Merril Miss Rowland Ruth Harrison Naples Marsale Siddeway Vernal Chrrystal Reynolds Maeser Mary R.freeman Darls Johnson Glines Dee-Hive Letics Sesstors M.T. A. Chorus F. J. Kennard Norman Olsen Alsea Tabernacle Driver E. Smith Stake Ymmia Fesstival Relief Society

Recreation at U E L C Provides Participation For All

Utah federation promotes a three day program at U E L C offering tennis, dancing, baseball, softball, horseshoes and out door games for all ages. The event features top locals Elwood James Coston age 19 Randlett Grace Louise Handler 17 Christy Justice 19 Malda Wardle 18 all of Roosevelt with Myron entries and organizers Garland Pury Lynn Campbell Merle He Kirkham.

Dauy Utah Eare Tesy Ayetound Packard Byif J. ¥. Otion Elwood James Coston Randlett Grace Louise

Vernal Lions Club fund drive aids U H S band trip

The Vernal Lions Club approved funding for a Unitah High School band trip to Heber City for Wasatch County Fair events. New members Dr. Wallace S. Calder and Dr Ralph Hegsted joined. two outings were rescheduled to September. C B Atwood, longtime Ashley Valley rancher, died of a heart attack.

Vernal Lions Club Commercial Hotel fInsneing Unitah Iigh Heber City Wasatch County Paul Stringham BH. Stringham John Louie Siddoway J. L. Siddoway Washington Dick Popa Billy Preece Hatch Murray Lien W. &. Henderson Utti Atwood Jone Henderson Tracy Ly Dave Lant Lion "Miller UBIC Lion J. G. Anderson Vernal Club Meeker Lion Anderson Green Lakes Lion F. M. Alder The Revo

Bartlett Family to Meet at Vernal Home

The C G Bartlett family organization WEE meet Friday at the Henderson home in Vernal. B Bartlett, 68, will be guest of honor. The gathering aims to strengthen the organization with music and a program and includes a luncheon for about 116 guests. Mr and Mrs T Edward Aycock and son Max visited Provo, returning next day. Mrs Robert Aycock joined to be with her father Harmon Sowards Sr at his bedside.

C. G. Bartlett Henderson Vernal B. Bartlett T. Edward Aycock Max Provo Robert Aycock Harmon Sowards

Soil erosion threats spur national conservation effort

The article argues soil erosion endangers national life, cites China’s historic erosion disasters, and notes recent dust storms in the West. It highlights soil as a key natural resource and praises dam irrigation while warning that neglect could strip the land of fertility and threaten future survival. The piece ends by stressing ongoing public concern and policy focus on erosion control.

China Sellow River

Atwood Family Pillar of Ashley Valley Dies at 72

Charles Barber Atwood born October 10 1872 in Springville Utah. He came to Ashley Valley with his parents in 1885 and helped build bricks for Fort Duchesne Whiterocks Ashley Coop Vernal homes and more. Survived by wife Manetta L Johnston and three sons Terrell Ivan Wendell. Burial in Fairview cemetery after funeral in Vernal First Ward Chapel with many mourners and floral tributes.

Hils Ivan Vernal Mr. Atwood Indian Agency Fort Duchesne Whiterocks Ashley Coop Ashley Valles Charles Barber Atwood Springville Utah Charles B Louisa Brown Atwood Ashley Valley Manetta L. Johnston Verbal Terrell E. Atwood Manier Washington Ivan W Wendell Atwood Leughler Nina Hall Schuyler C. Atwood Sim E. Atwood Salt Lake City Earl Atwood Hanna Louie Gienn Superstar Arizona Mrr Terrett E. Atwood Atwood Elias Winn T. B. Atwood Joseph Johnston Pocatello Thlane Roberts Pixton West Jordan Vernat First Ward Ashley Ward Alma Preece Walter Anderson Mable Stagg J. Kennard N. G. Sowards Ernest Eaton Bishop Prees Wm. FH Siddoway Archia Johson

Weeks Family Reunion At Home Of A A Weeks

Thirty one guests attended a Weeks family reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs A A Weeks Sunday. Fourteen grandchildren joined the gathering. Children enjoyed a lawn and dining room dinner. Afterward games followed the meal in a casual family setting.

A. A Srard Udr

Vernal Grazing District Election Held Tuesday

The Vernal grazing district No. 8 annual election for advisory board members was held at the courthouse Tuesday. Judges noted 43 ballots cast. cattle board members elected were Carlyle Pave and Alfred, both reelected, with Thomas Jarvie and Elmer Snow also chosen. Sheep grazing board selections included Paul Hanson and G. A. Wells reelected, plus Keith Smith and Charles Hatch elected. Holdovers include J A Cheney chair, John S. Hacking, and others. supervision by E J.

J. A. Chen Vernal Grazing District No. 8 L “E Teo Calder Uni “O John S. Hacking B. If Etringham Ashley Bennion Vernal Safe Bown Provo E. J

Mother of Fete and Porter Long Dies in Oskaloosa Iowa

Porter Long and son George returned August 14 from Oskaloosa where Mr Long attended the funeral of his mother Ludan Long Clark widow of late William Clark who died July 27 Mrs Clark age 80 was at the home of her daughter Linda Frouser southeast of Knoxville at the time of death Survivors include four daughters Betty Gardner Ava Mo Allie Ceell North Platte Neb Mrs Manda Houser Knoxville Mrs Manda Dunwoody Eddyville four sons Eldon Long Frederic Porter and Pete Long Vernal Joe Long Oskaloosa one brother Got Ing Lundy Harvey two sisters Mrs Emma Redpath Mrs Lee Ong Wallace Phillipsburg Kan Archie Richardson and daughter Mrs Annie Campbell left Thursday morning for Mond where Mr Richardson will do temple work They were accompanied by Mrs Hi R Wall who has been visiting relatives here for several weeks

Porter Long George Oskaloosa Iowa Long Ludan Long Clark William Clark Clark Linda Frouser Knoxville Betty Gardner Ava Allie Ceell North Platte Neb Manda Houser Manda Dunwoody Eddyville Eldon Long Frederic Porter Pete Long Vernal Ated Joe Long Got Ing Lundy Harvey Mis Emma Redpath Lee Ong Wallace Phillipsburg Rna Archie & Richardson Annie Campbell Mond Richardson Hi, R. Wall

Harmon Sowards Sr dies in Provo at 92

Harmon Sowards Sr 92 longtime Provo resident and Vernal native died Wednesday at his son’s home. Born October 25 1844 in Russell Virginia he lived in Kentucky Manassa Colorado Vernal and Provo where he served as LDS Church patriarch. Survived by five sons and daughters, three brothers, 47 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Funeral services at Provo Sixth Ward Sunday 1:30 PM and Vernal Second Ward Monday 1:40 PM. Interment Vernal Memorial Park.

Harmon Sowards Provo Vernal Sowards Mr. Sowards Russel Mosea Loulta Gammon Johnson County Kentucky LDS Church Manassa Colo Utah Stake Jane Thompson Grentucky Wilbur Sawards LDS Cole Nelson O. Sowards Provo Sixth Ward Veenal Second Ward Vernal Memorial Park

District Court sentences in multiple cases and divorces

District Court items include Reed Mall pleading guilty to grand larceny and receiving a cushioned sentence with quarterly reports and restitution. Others: Mark Bal parole eligibility. Merrill Karren and George Taminson to be sentenced Sept 10 for sheep theft. Charles St. White pleads guilty to embezzlement and faces 1-10 years. White embezzled funds from Alexander Confectionery. Ivan Peterson ordered to pay $8 monthly for a year for child support. bond set at $200. Harrison ordered $15 monthly for a year for minor support. Three divorces granted by Judge Turner. custody orders and property settlements for Murray and Rogers and Barger cases. Feltch divorce case reopened to restore maiden name. Bench warrant for Searle Hadden on hit and run. Joe Lewis case dismissed for lack of evidence.

Reed Mall Stanley Dunford Ulatah County Mark Bal Merrill Karren George Tam Charles St. White White Alexander Ivan Peterson Harrison Turner Teisea A. Murray Thea Ward Murray Raymond R. Rogers Ardis R. Rogers Marle J. Barger James M. Barger Marle J. ‘Trone Clark Feltch Helen R. Feltch Lermaiden Helsen Romney Searle Hadden Joe Lewis

Lack of Men for PWA Projects Signals End of Relief

Records from the National Reemployment Service in Utah show unemployment relief ending as WPA client referrals drop and many cards become inactive. Moon Lake project referrals reached around three hundred with about fifty men reporting for work, while regional offices note rising labor demand in business and agriculture. The reemployment service steps down as work is readily available through local offices.

Utah R. W.crocker Basin WPA Moon Lake Project

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Uintah Heber, Ubic Vernal CCC Lloyd Winn U.E.L.C U.H.S C. B. Atwood Don B. Colton Eastern Mission East Lake City Doni B. Colton Salt Lake Colton Colton Pane Merg Gwen Colton Exsterm States Hil Cumorah U. S. Naval, Academy At Annapolis Weashington Secretary of Navy Philadelphia Hej Frank Evans Evans Tribune Wendell Bartlett Walter Corless Lynn Astiton Wills Z L. Johnson Arthur Corless Joseph Collier Alder’ Snow Woodmen of the World Fairview Cemetery Swain Weeks Guy Blood Vernal Grazing Oskaloosa, Iowa Harmon Sowards, Sr Provo Wed PWA
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