Rural Route Consolidation Quietly Ends Route Two
Rural route number two will be absorbed by route number one on Sept. 30 with Richard Jensen in charge of the 3 mile new route and David L. Richards retiring after 24 years. Jensen has 21 years in service and becomes eligible for pension in three years. Ashley ward Naples and Davis mail distribution will occur after morning arrivals. officials note the change as one of the best rural service improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Jensen
David L. Richards
Jensen
Ashley Ward
Naples
Davis
Maoeser
Giles
Salt Lake
William Stone
Tov
Ioka
Ashley Valley
Leon Pack
Vernal
Store
Iowa
Mr Richards
Pack
Air Jensen
Grace Bigelow dies after two month illness at Lapoint
Grace Bigelow 34 of Lapoint passed away Tuesday at her parents home near Glines after a two month illness including asthma and pneumonia. She is survived by husband Dean Bigelow two children Dallas and Lynn and siblings Frank Myton Lloyd Glines Melva Roberts Thermar Rasmussen and Stephen Perry. Funeral services are set for today at 11 a.m. in the Glines chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glines
Grace Bigelow
Lapoint
John Giines
Bigelow
Glines Chapel
Il A.m
Dean Bigelow
Dallas and
Lynn
Frank
Myton
Vernal and Roosevelt Vie for Golf Honors in Uintah Match
The first Uintah Basin golf tournament between Vernal and Roosevelt begins in Vernal on September Labor Day weekend. Ten players from each town form two four-sore teams, chosen by best scores over two weeks. The course is prepared with oiling greens and marker posts, promising a strong Vernal showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah Baain
Roosevelt
Vernal
Tihat Roosevelt
Greer
Uintah High Opens September 7 With Registration Reforms
Uintah High announces start of school September 7 with registration at the school and classes beginning Tuesday. Principal L Noble notes transportation fixes and a lower $10 registration fee, the cheapest since the high school began. Coach Cal Davis predicts a strong athletics year with a varsity football squad selection underway and basketball rebuilding with experienced players. Don L McConkie to advise the Junior high group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah High School
L. @ Noble
Cal Davis
Don L. McConkie
Pioneer Academy building work stalled for want of timber
Foreman William Cook reports delay in the $25 000 Academy project as timber shortages halt progress. Bert Case plans return with a new wife while Vernal hosts Dr John A Widtsoe, Agri cultural College president, for three meetings next week at the Stake Tabernacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy
William Cook
Bert Case
Salem Utah
Bert
John A Widtsee
Agricultural College of Utah
Stake Tabernacle
United States
Gimes
New Hall
Oren Sheldon
Alen
Newt Stewart
Bluetmountain
Wilcox
Grace Farrell
Vernal Express
Thirty Years Ago Wager Hodson and Tom Johnson to Salt Lake City
Thirty years ago Wager Hodson and Tom Johnson left for Salt Lake City to attend school for the coming winter. A farewell party was held at Jesila Aston's residence. Uintah county teachers bought a large microscope from Dr Talmadge. Mayor W Davis bought tools and a tin shop is set up near the Antler saloon. Justice Devin reports H J Ereckson or others gambling fine $10. Street paving continues to Overholts saloon with plans to harrow, gravel mix and level once weather warms. Wood curbing to be removed and asphalt to run for a water course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wager Hodson
Tom Johnson
Salt Lake City
Jesila Ashtons
Uintah County
Talmadge
W Davis
Robert Witmer
Robert Witmer, Jr
F T. Moore
George Calder
Calder
H J Ereckson
Devin
Fall Quarterly Conference Held in Vernal Utah
The Uintah stake held its Fall Quarterly Conference in Vernal over a weekend with Relief Society and Young Women's boards represented. Sessions at the stake tabernacle and Vernal First Ward chapel drew hundreds, featuring talks on motherhood, religious commitment, and conservation. leadership changes included the release of Hamilton Calder and appointment of Jesse Hayes as AVA president. Noted speeches by John H Taylor, Hugh W Colton, and Congressman Don B. Coton highlighted the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Untah
Vernal
Relief Society
Afarg Y L
Uintah
John H Taylor
Katie Jensen
Minnie J Davis
Rosannah Corvine
General Board
Vernal First Ward
Stake
Stake Tabernacle
Tabernacle
Hyrum B Calder
Irvine
Ton Calder
Warren Richardson
John 3. Taylor
John N Davis
Hugh W Colton
Lola Smith
Wallace Johnson
Rosyett
Rosannah C. Irvine
Alice Coldwell
Don B Coton
Fred Gingham
Hamilton Calder
Av.a
Jesse Hayes
Hugh W Costa
Shyrumi B Calder
Uintah Stake Relief Society
E. Peterson
Jensen
Uintah Stake
Congressman Colton
Uintahatake
Alaska
District Court Opens With Notable Calendar and Jurors
The fall term begins Monday with Judge Georgs W Worthen. A large criminal calendar and heavy civil probate listings will be heard. Jurors drawn by County Attorney Hugh W Colton and others total 25 names, including residents from Vernal Roosevelts and Randilett. Five criminal cases are listed, including felonious assault and burglary charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgs W Worthen
Hugh W Colton
Martin W Curtis
Wilson Murray
May
Roosevelt
Charles L. Knight
Randlett W D Morrill
Tridel Parley Goodrich
Tridell
Lowell Ward
Worker Injured in Gravel Pit Cave In at Dragon
Clarence A Lucero was brought to Ashley Valley Hospital with a broken right lower limb after a slide at the Watson gravel pit where he worked for George Findecum. He’s expected to stay about six weeks, with a wife and two children in Dragon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence A Lucero
Ashley Valley
Watson
George Findecum
Ife
Dragon
Vernal Tailor Frank Fudge Dies in St Louis Hospital
Frank Fudge former owner of the Vernal Tailor Shop died in a St Louis Missouri hospital on August 12 3 of throat and gland infection. He had left Vernal for health reasons and had been ill much of the past winter. He was survived by his wife and daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Web Chase
Frank Fudge
St Louis
Fudge
Mr Fudge
Vernal Tailor Shop
Pioneer Relic Half Day Celebration Program
A program on the east lawn of the courthouse grounds at 4 pm marks the opening of the Pioneer Relic Hall by the Dawhts of the Utah Pioneers. The event features orchestra selections, a vocal duet, readings, a state president address, a violin trio, and a congregational hymn before a public viewing from 10 am to after the program. A Dodds cabin and Fort Thornberg site visit are planned, followed by a banquet for D U P members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Utah Pioneers
Winns
Mira Colton
Lorna Siddeway
Ella Cook County
D U P
Licelle Calder
Kate Snow
The
State Organisation
Lorna Murray
Barta Henderson
Karma Young
Jessie Oats
Utah We
Benediction
Dodds Cabin
Fort Thornberg
Utah
Jensen Woman Dies After Stroke in Jensen
Eliza beth Snow, a Jensen resident and widow of stockman Hugh Snow, died early Wednesday from a stroke. Funeral services will be held Friday at Jensen ward chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jensen
Elizabeth Snow
Mrs Snow
Hugh Snow
Jensen Ward Chapel
Cottage cheese ideas brighten sale ads with greens and garnish
A fragmented ad style note suggests serving cottage cheese on lettuce or cabbage with colorful garnishes like pickled beet, pimento, green pepper, or dried tomato. It mentions dressings and olive oil blends to enhance the salad.
Vernal Youth Eagle Scouts Attend Yellowstone Flight
Four Vernal Eagles accompanied by committee member Richard Jensen returned from the Eagles Flight to Yellowstone Park. The Vernal group led Utah participants in a 1400 mile tour, visiting Afton Wyoming, Yellowstone Lake Thumb Camp, Mammoth Hot Springs, Norris Basin and Old Faithful. Dale Jensen Thurman Merkley Don Carter joined Earl Calder, hailed for rope spinning act during a fifth night program at Old Faithful. The trip forged lifelong friendships and showcased Vernal youths to park visitors and local audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal
Eagle
Richard Jensen
Eagles
Yellowstone Park
Tuesaday
Timpanogos Council
Earl Calder
Old Faithful Recreational Center
Yellowstone Park Sq
Calder
Jenser Dale Jensen
Thurman Merkley
Don Carter
Charles & Cater
Sugar City
Idaho
Afton
Wyoming
Yellowstoke Lake
Scenic Rand Canyon
Mammoth Hot Springs
Norriy Basin
Old Faithful
Upper Geyser Basin
Sush City
Pocatello
Provo
Uintah County
Ashley Valley Hospital to Occupy Vernal Building
Ashley Valley Hospital will be named and opened in Vernal under Mrs. Sarah B Pumfrey RN. The move occupies the former Vernal Hospital building with plans for two extra rooms an elevator a new heating system and an ambulance. Mrs Pumfrey brings extensive Utah and Idaho health experience and will run the Uintah Basin hospital open to all doctors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashley Valley Hospital
Vernal
Sarah B Pymtrey
R N
Vernal Hospital
Pumfrey
Ara Health
Utah
Idaho
Utah Fuel
Hiawatha
Castle Gate
Uintah Basin
Punifrey
Make an oilcloth bag to cover floor ironing board end
Craft a washable oilcloth bag to slip over the ironing board end and stand on the floor when stored. It keeps the board clean and dust free between uses.
Our boy in his eel eena TM always hungry
Scientists describe the boy as extremely driven to eat, a challenge for him and the family due to persistent cravings exceeding those of others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eena
Beau Arts Club raises funds for county library
The Beau Arts Club of Uintah County sold tickets for a physical culture class at Vernal High School. Eighteen members joined, instructors donated services, and the course cost $2.50 per member. The event cleared $4560 for the County Library fund, benefiting all in Uintah County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal City Cluba
Beau Arts Club
Uintah High School
Elva Davis
Murlell Wallis
Uintah County
Calder undergoes operation in Salt Lake
Mayor Hyrum B Calder was taken to Salt Lake City Monday morning where he underwent an operation Tuesday at the L D hospital for infection of the patella. He is doing nicely and will remain in Salt Lake for a week or ten days. Howard and Mrs Calder went out with Mr Calder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyrum B Calder
Salt Lake City
L. D
Salt Lake
Fifty Men to Go to Work on Project Fifty Men to Go to Work on Project
L A Young of Richfield, bidder on the Vernal Jensen road contract, plans a pine mile stretch of US 40 with 60 to 80 workers next week. Local men and women will build the main camp near Mantle ranch, with wages up to 7.40 daily plus horse teams and optional board. Most work will use local labor, and the job aims to finish this fall weather permitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A Young
Richfi Ld
Vernal
Mr Young
Mantle Ranch
Focal
Pevert
Twists Canyon
US 40
Perilous Vernal Boat Trip Through Green River Canyon
Vernal party navigated 130 miles from Flaming Gorge through Green River gorge over five days. The crew Bus Hatch Tom Hatch Frank Swann and Royce Mowrey faced rapids, capsized near Lahore canyon, and endured missing provisions while repairs were made. They survived amid treacherous water and high canyon walls and noted abundant driftwood and wildlife sightings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green River Gorge
Flaming Gorge
Tom Hatch
Frank Swann
Royce Mowrey
Jensen Bridge
Lahore Canyon
Val
Bay Hatch
Forest Oficial
Utah
Aleas
Clitz
Reminiscence of Lydia Hartle Cook Pioneer Life in Utah
Lydia Hartle Cook born in London 1858, daughter of Samuel Hartle and Mary McNickle. She moved to America at sixteen, crossed plains, and settled near Ball Lake and later Vernal Utah with her husband William Cook. She recounts early work from age seven, austere wedding, and years of sacrifice to support her family amid hard times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Hartle Cook
London
England
Samuel Hartle
Mary McNickle
L OD & Church
Lydia
America
Pleasant Grove
William
Plains
Hand Cart Company
Utah
Make Tex
Ball Lake
William Cook
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OUR Pioneers
John H. Taylor
Rosannah A. Irvine
District Court
Owen
Frank Fudst
Forrer’ Vernal
St Louis, Mo
Pioneer Jensen
Nat‘l Park
Lars Calder
Eagle Scout
Bueax Arta Club
Mvor Calder
Howard
Mrs Calder
Mr Calder
Lydia H. Cook
Bir Coot
Cook
Mins
Atain
Dot Ubaley
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