Fall From Hay Wagon Kills Farmer
Thomas J Jenkins 61 died instantly Wednesday when he fell from a hay wagon at Roy Jenkins farm in Glines ward. Roy Jenkins and uncle were unloading when Jenkins lost balance and toppled backward striking head and face. Barbara Jenkins 14 and Mrs Roy Jenkins witnessed from the home as Sheriff H. M. Snyder and county attorney investigated. inquest deemed unnecessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J Jenkins
Roy Jenkins
Glines Ward
Roy
Bla
Jackson
Uft
Warbara Jenkins
Mr. Jenking
Barbara
Sherriff H. M. Snyder
B.R Hackett
Colorado Driller Plans Test of Naples Structure
Joseph T. Juhan arrived from Glenwood Springs after a week at his Naples home and reports geological work on the Naples structure is complete. He expects to begin drilling soon but the exact spudding site has not been fixed. En route home he accompanied his 16 year old son Edward. Juhan had purchased supplies and pipe from Uintah Gas Company when it stopped natural gas service locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph T. Juhan
Glenwood Springs
Colorado
Naples
Vernal Marshall Seeks Sheriff Nomination in Primary
Mark E. Caldwell, longtime Uintah County and Vernal City lawman, mounts the county sheriff bid in the primary. A native of Ashley Valley born at Dry Fork, Caldwell earlier farmed in Lapoint and later led the Roosevelt seed plant as foreman for seven years. He served as deputy sheriff under J. Emery Johnson and was Vernal night marshal before a three year tenure as marshal beginning January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark E. Caldwell
Vernal City
Uintah County
Mr. Caldwell
Ashley Valley
Dry Fork
Lapoint
Peppard Seed Company
Roosevelt
J. Emery Johnson
Vernal
Uintah County Induction Call For September Fourth
Twenty three men from Uintah County and two transfers are named for Sept 4 induction by the Vernal Draft Board No. 19. Listed are Gasper Susgo, Croige Kenneth, Brough George Wilson Mathis Elmer Poocelunial Lee Preston Bearle Wilson James Reed Elmer Toupe Lee James Poker Fare Ruben Owen Tullinger James Ashmore Andrew Trijille Henry Mikel Oselk Dorson Adong Azer Evans N S Hatch Chas ron Milo Edward Allen Elwin Henry Abylanalp Glen Ray Ob erhansky Joseph Lovell Eaton Appanee Morgan Wiliam Twit chell Francis George WiITLis Laurence Richard Brighton Prest or David Seeley Blake L. Peter Leo York Orin Mar Simper Marion Hollingsworth Vourdon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Wrest Board No
Dreft
Chelsla Caldwell
Therg
Vernal
Gasper Susgo
Croige Kenneth, Brough
George Wilson Mathis
Elmer Po Ocelunial
Lee Preston Bearle
Wilson James Reed
Elmer Toupe
Lee James Poker Fare
Ruben Owen Tullinger
James Ashmore
Andrew Trijille
Henry Mikel Oselk
Dorson Adong Azer Evans
N S. Hatch
Chas
Ron
Milo Edward Allen
Elwin Henry Abylanalp
Glen Ray Oberhansky
Joseph Lovell Eaton
Appanee
Morgan Wiliam Twitchell
Francis George Wiitlis
Laurence Richard Brighton
Prestor David Seeley
Blake L. Peter Leo York
Orin Mar Simper
Marion Hollingsworth Vourdon
Funeral for Olive Bryant Held at Ashley
Funeral services for Olive Sureen Bryant 61 wife of John Henry Bryant were held Wednesday at 4 pm in the Ashley ward chapel with Alma Preece presiding. Music by a mixed quartet and solo by Gerald Caldwell followed readings by Mrs. Mary E. Noel and May Freestone with invocation by N G Edwards and benediction by Hyrum Toone. Pallbearers included Wendall Atwood Albert Freestone Lewis Freestone Enid Bryant Neldon Shiner and George Swett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashley 1
Olive Sureen Bryant
John Henry Bryant
Ashley Ward
Bis
Alma Preece
Matie Atwood
Wyme Swett
Cuba Atwood
Edith Winn
Lewis G. Rentiner
George Roth
Chellus Caldwell
Arza Adams
Girl
Gerald Caldwell
Thomas E. Kidd
Archie Johnson
Mary E. Noel
May Freestone
N. G. Eowards
Hyrum Toone
Wendall Atwood
Albert Freestone
Lewis Freestone
Enid Bryant
Neldon Shiner
George Swett
Kenneth LaRose Reported Killed in Action False
A report claimed Kenneth LaRose son of Mr and Mrs Carn La Rose of Whiterocks was killed in action near Australia. The notice states this was false and he is alive. Also noting Miss Lee Watta of Denver returning to Vernal after a week’s vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth LaRose
Carns LaRose
Whiterocks
Australia
Lee Watta
Denver
Vernal
Leota Bottom Refuge Data Goes To Washington
A preliminary project statement on the proposed Leota Bottoms Migratory Bird Refuge near Ranchlett Utah was submitted to the Secretary of the Interior. The plan fixes acquisition at 23500 dollars including 3500 for improvements on a 3800 acre site akin to Locomotive Springs. Lease from the State Land Board since Jan 1 1934 remains valid. Half the refuge will open to hunting upon completion while the other half stays a nesting sanctuary. The filing fulfills the Federal Aid in Wild Life Restoration Act requirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leota Bottoms
Green River
Ranchlett
Utah
Secretary of the Interior
Ross Leonard
R. L. Turpin
McKee Seeks Reelection as Uintah County Commissioner
J Ray McKee the incumbent Uintah County Commissioner announces his candidacy for reelection on the Democratic ticket for a two year term. He cites roads as the county’s main issue and notes limited state funds have prioritized western road work and farm labor needs. He touts debt freedom and prudent finances as a postwar advantage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ray McKee
Board of
Uintah County Commissioners
Mr. McKee
McKee
Ashley Valley
United
Uniteh County
United States
Jensen USO Club Raises $93.50 for USO
The Jensen Victory Service Organization directed by Mrs Hila Moon staged three one act plays before a capacity crowd raising 93 50 for the USO The event was the third fundraiser by the unit to aid soldiers at the front Virginia Peterson won first prize for selling 72 tickets and two boys tied for second by selling 62 tickets each community members are urged to support future entertainments as the youngsters pursue more shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jensen
Jensen Victory Service Organization
Hila Moon
U.S. O
Frank Slaugh
Uiniah County
U. S
Slaugh
Mr. Slaugh
V. 3. O. Reffort
Uso
Virginia Peterson
Secon Place
American Women’s Volunteer Service of
Long Branch
N. J
Victory Gardens
Wat
Atneclatt
Pearl Harbor talk at Maeser Sunday program
Maeser congregation heard three speakers about the current war. Miss Colton described the Pearl Harbor attack on December 7 and the bombing nearby after staying in the city months before the war. Lt. David Hall recounted his wartime aviation experiences and a forced landing. Don B. Colton spoke on Americanism and flag use. Benefuction was given by Mrs Colton. A Nobel Kimball returned from Ogden after two months with Sears Roebuck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maeser
Don B. Colton
Gwen Colton
David Hall
Miss Colton
Pearl Harbor
Cty
Marjorie Jensen
Halt
Victorville
California
Afr
Colton
Lions Enjoy Trout Supper at Green Lakes
The Vernal Lions hosted a trout supper at Green Lakes on Saturday evening led by President Francis Feltch with Mayor HB Stringham as toastmaster. County Nurse Ruth Woods reported on immunization efforts, Dr P G Euxkleson answered questions, and musical interludes featured Mrs B H Stringham on piano and Reese Timothy on accordion. The program showcased nee ark play The flirt From Bombay starring C R Hopkins and Ray Stringham, followed by dancing to Mrs B H Stringham and company. William Mann of Roosevelt was in town Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bombay
C R. Hopkins
Ray Stringham
Vernal Youths Save Poultry From Barn Fire
Two Vernal 13 year olds rode bareback a pony to a west Vernal farm fire and saved the chicken shed. They helped free three sets of harness and other farming gear before adults arrived. Fire caused hay and shed damage over 600 dollars. grain in the granary was saved. Charles Massey admitted starting the blaze with four matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal
Samuels Place
Lawn
van Massey
Wm. Mott
Gerald Jones
Owen Joné A
Jay Horrocks
Leonard Horrocks
Sewell Massey
Charles Massey
Roy Massey
Oldsters
Samuel Murray Dies After Heart Attack in Vernal
Samuel Ashby Murray 67 a Ashley Valley pioneer died Tuesday afternoon at his family home after a weeks long illness. Born September 26 1874 in Spanish Fork Utah he moved to Ashley Valley as a child. He married Jene Hansen November 20 1685 and later settled again in Ashley Valley where he and his wife raised their family. He is survived by his widow and children including Samuel A Murray Jr of Grand Junction. Funeral services were set for Thursday in the Vernal First Ward chapel with Bishop Pontha Calder presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Ashby Murray
Ashley Valley
Vernal First Ward
Pontha Calder
Lesth
Mr. Murray
Spanish Fork
Utah
Jerry
Mary Ashley Murray
Meeser
Jene Hansen
Samuel A. Murray
Grend Junction
Wm Henry Workman Seeks Uintah County Sheriff Nomination
Wm Henry Workman lifelong Uintah County resident seeks the Democratic nomination for county sheriff in the upcoming primary. A World War naval veteran and American Legion active member, he held roles in Uintah Railroad work, road maintenance, CCC forestry leadership, and later farmed in Glinesward while running a corner store. He and his wife, with four children, advocate law and order and fair governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Henry Workman
Uintah County
American Legion
Uinteh Security
US 8
Navy
Pacific
Mr. Workman
Witbeck
Uintah Railroad Co
Workman
Raven Oil Company
Rangely
CCC
Warman
Ashley National Forest
USAC
Paul M. Dunn
Glines Ward
Utah
Funeral Held Thursday For Naples Youth
Funeral services for Hosea Merrill 16 were held Thursday at a Naples ward chapel with Bishop Lovell Manwaring presiding. A mixed quartet sang Sometime We'll Understand Lead Me Gently Home and I'll Go Where You Want Me To Go with accompaniment by Mrs Ina Chivers and Mrs Deze Goodrich. Speakers included Lewis Gardiner Byron Goodrich Karl Preece and Bishop Manwaring. Burial followed at Vernal Memorial Park under Swain Funeral Home with pallbearers listed. Death occurred Tuesday. he was the son of Elwin O. and Rhoda Knight Merrill and survived by parents siblings and relatives in Vernal and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hosea Merrill
Pat
Naples Ward
Lovell Manwaring
Lewis Flaws
Frank Merrill
J. N. Lybbert
Lewis
Gardiner
Ina Chivers
Deze Goodrich
Ella Goodrich
Elva Karren
Mra
Chivers
Willa Goodrich
Mélinda Goodrich
Lewis G Gardiner
Byron Goodrich
Karl Preece
Bishop Manwaring
Albert
Goodrich
Asher Manwaring
Pall Benrern
Douglas Kaor*o
Alton Goodrich
Ward Openahow
Jack Allred
Dallas Nickell
Boyd Merrill
Vernal Memoral Park
Swain
Swain Funeral Home. the Grave Was Debated By Frank ‘Merrill
Suesday Taba | Ing
Long Winess
Elwin OC
Rhoda Knight Merrill
Earl Merrill
Vernel
Elwin
Armed Services
Newell Merrill
Hawaiian Islands
Violet Null
Meeker Colorado
Charles and
Ernest Merrill
Rime
Colorado
Elsie Gardiner
Salt Lake City
Ruling Prohibits Writing In Names at Primary
Utah attorney general in an opinion holds that a primary is not an election and writing in candidate names on an official primary ballot is prohibited under direct primary law unless a party has a candidate in the general election. The opinion notes a skip to a caucus like process and allows write-ins only in the general election. Mrs Leon Glenn Jr visits Gar- Hejd with her mother, Jessie Wall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vipers
Grover A. Guesso
Licks Priday
Noel
Uintah
A. John Brendan
Leon Glenn, Jr
Gar- Hejd
Jessie Wall
Carnegie Institute Seeks Uintah Elk Capture Permits
The Carnegie Institute seeks special permits to capture four elk in Utah’s Uintah Mountains including three bulls and one cow. Institute representatives aim to add the mammals to its mammal specimen vault. State officials, led by Vernal, Utah, indicate cooperation with the planned hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Uintah Mountains
Tn Uintah Bashy Yenuity
Ross Leanari
State Department
Prd
Caregte
Arson Case Judge Turner Delays Execution for Remington
In a Arson case Judge Abe W. Turner imposed an indeterminate term with a stay of execution until February 30. Remington could arrange affairs and present the case to the board. State attorney Dunford urged careful consideration citing Remington as a community leader, while Calder urged parole. The record notes the state’s investigation and unsettled elements influencing the judge’s recommendation. Continued on page eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe W. Turner
R. Remington
Froventier
Remington
Jiee Court
Dunfort Alsterot
Wallace Calder
Dunford
Mr. Remington
Attorney Calder
Sheepmen Battle Angry Bear On Taylor Mountain
On Taylor Mountain near Vernal, Clyde Hatch Jed Peters and Chas A Hatch defend a sheep camp from a brown mother bear and two cubs after investigating sheep losses. They drop axes and clubs as the mother bear charges, then retreat to camp, avoiding further confrontation until safer. Nearby, Mr and Mrs W W Weeter and daughter Kathleen visited the Stringhams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. A. Hatch
Clyde Hatch
Lorin Hatch
Jed Peters
Prench's Pare
Taylor Mountain
Vernal
Zome Aseep
Dows
Mr. Peters
Mr. Hatch
Grand Peters
Hatch
Kiddles
Peters
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Thomas Jenkins
Glines
Colorado Driller
Vernal Marshall
Danwna River
Fla
Payal
Olive Bryant
Ashley
Leota Bottom Refuge
Washington
Jensen Uso Club
A. Nobel Kimball
Green Lakes
William Mann
Samuel Murray
Henry Workman
Carnegie Institute
The
Dhe Arie
Craig
Abe Turner
Taylor Mt
W. W. Weeter
Kathleen
T Ray Stringham
Mrs. Weeter
Mrs. Stringhany
Mit
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