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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1923

Page

1

Teachers Institute Program Set for September 7 and 8

An institute for county teachers organized by H. B. Olson is scheduled for Friday and Saturday September 7 and 8 at the second ward chapel. State inspector I. L. Williamson and state supervisor Miss Matilda Peterson will attend along with other speakers. The program spans morning and afternoon sessions with singing, talks by visitors, and departmental work, concluding with a social dance on Saturday.

Teachers Institute 4Fupt Olson Second Ward I. L. Williamson William F. Hanson U. H Elva Eaton Reading I. Bander Alterra Thos. L. Smart Amy Anderson Ashley—John Stage Daphne Cooper Wanda Jensen Alta Olson Bennett Harvey Hullinger

Road bid on Project 16 B discussed by Ashley Valley crowd

About 45 taxpayers gathered in Vernal at a Vernal Chamber of Commerce meeting to discuss Project 16 B a federal aid road from Vernal to Whit. Mayor Walter G Barnes chaired and noted the 2 percent low bid exceeded state estimates by 16609, with Uintah county needing to cover 26 percent plus their prior contributions while the federal government would cover 74 percent. Speakers argued for county approval of additional funds to secure federal aid and have the project let this fall.

Ashley Valley A. B. Thomas Vernal Chamber of Commerce Barnes Walter G. Barnes Uintah County State Road Commission Ernest Eaton Joneen T. J. Caldwell Jomsten Ward Ishop M. M. Batty Glames Ward

Fred P Barker Dies Alone At His Home

Irvin and Bailey Doss found Fred P Barker dead on the back porch of his Horace Coltharp ranch home east of town. Sheriffs and a county physician ruled natural causes. the elderly man lived alone, mentored by a request to move to a warmer climate for heart trouble. A sister in Fort Collins was located by telegrams. other relations were unclear. Funeral arrangements were handled by Mr Coltharp with a Thursday service.

Irvin Bailey Doss John Doss Fred P. Barker Horace Coltharp Tha Dosa L. Richardson J. T. McConnell J. M. Francke A. Blackmer Fort Collings Colo McConnell Frank Smith Hyrum Marsing Vernal Tad Balmon City Idaho Mursing Bank of Vernal Coltharp

County Fair to Spotlight Community Booths and Interdivision Contest

The Uintah County Fair will inaugurate a countywide display feature with each community presenting its products in its own booth. Divisions Eastern and Western will compete for first through third prizes and for a grand champion trophy, based on points from both exhibits and daily sports events.

Uintah County Fair Sport Committee

Vernal Bride Dies as Auto Crash Kills Wife and Child

A Vernal man EB H Adair, newly wed to his former wife, was injured in a canyon wreck near Heber City. His wife and a 9 year old daughter were killed, while two other children survived. Adair and others were hospitalized. Bodies to be brought to Vernal for burial. Granville Adair serves at Fort Douglas.

Vernal Noww Heber William H. Siddoway EB. H. Adair Salt Lake City Daniels Canyon Heber City Walter G. Barnes Vernal Auto Company Mr. Adair Hey Richardson Ethel Adair Granville Infantry Fort Douglas

U A Graduates Headed to California College

Lowe Ashton president of the U A student body for 1922 23 and Sam Woolley basketball star 1921 22 will leave soon for Los Angeles California to enter the Southern branch of the University of California Rae Ashton of Roosevelt will accompany them They will travel in a Ford Coupe a gift from Lowe's father Leslie Ashton The trip reflects Uintah county pride and county fair enthusiasm for 1923 trade purposes and sport in the county.

Lowe Ashton U. A Sam Woolley Los Angeles California University of California Rae Ashton Roosevelt Lowe Leslie Ashton

Long Calendar For This Term District Court

Long Calendar for the September term of district court opens Tuesday September 4 with Judge Elias Hanson. The 4 criminal, 21 probate, 5 law and motion and 27 civil cases include the states against Wilkerson Caldwell McKee Jones and others, plus probate matters for Lara Auguston Bennion Meeks Wardle Cook Nelson Moore Johnston Murray and Martins minors. Column One continues on page 8.

Elias Hanson State of Utah Thomas Wilkerson Va. Thomas Caldwell Bert McKee Justice Court Baiett Marion R Jones Lydia Jones Lara J. Auguston R. Bennion Zora Thelmia Meeks Thomas H. Wardle

Uintah High School announces strong faculty and plan

Uintah High issues annual notice of courses, lists strong faculty though chemistry lab and gymnasium are lacking. Miss Taylor not yet secured for commercial department. Principal W. A. Paxton expects a successful year. Senior grades include ten through twelve, junior only for Vernal residents, overcrowding noted. Student activities funded by a $5 fee.

Uintah High School The Express Taylor W. A. Paxton Vernal Central School

Fort Duchesne Sends Liberally to Flood Relief

Fort Duchesne contributed forty two dollars to the Willard-Farming ton flood relief fund. Donations included Leroy Taylor one dollar. Wong Sing twenty five. Supt. F. A. Gross two dollars and fifty cents. and others such as Mrs. B. E. Hutchinson two dollars, Dorothy Griffis three dollars, Lola E. Gross two dollars sixty cents, J. W. Elliott two dollars, Joe Nash two dollars, and Mary Sutton sheet one dollar and thirty one cents.

Fort Duchesne Willard-Farmington J. A. Cheney Uintad State Bank Leroy Taylor Joseph N. Walker Geo. W. Dickson H. W. Camp Mary Sutton Sheeet Tt. F. Crandall

Ashley Valley Poultry Association Formed

Stanley Ashton elected president of the Ashley Valley Poultry Association at a Chamber of Commerce meeting. Luth er Swett named vice president Albert M. Goodrich secretary treasurer and P C Etringham Haller Erekson as directors. John C. Neilson of the State Poultry association explained the aim to form a Uintah Basin Poultry association with local units joining the statewide body.

Chamber of Commerce Ashley Valley Poultry Association Uintah County Farm Bureau Stanley Ashton Luther Swett Albert M. Goodrich P. C. Etringham Haller Erekson John C. Neilson State Poultry Association Uiitah Basin Poultry Association

Gun Club Helps Plant Trout in Uintah Streams

Vernal Gun and Rifle club members and state fish and game officials cooperated to plant native trout hatched at White Rocks hatchery into Ashley and Brush creeks in Uintah county. Deputies and rangers assisted, with 100,000 Rainbow trout remaining at the hatchery for Utah streams. The club plans pheasant releases and aims to boost hunting and fishing in the Uintah Basin, hoping membership doubles next year.

Canala of Sport Uintah Vernal Gun and Rifle Club Lovers of Sport State Fish and Game Department Whiterocks Fish Hatchery L. H. Allan Henry Millecam Byron Thomas J. H. Ratliff Guy Samuel Strawberry Reservoir Utntah County Springville Uintah River Madsen Willam Wiltbeck, Jr Salt Lake City Ashley Vallay Utah

Labor Day Holiday Closings Across Banks and Offices

Labor Day observed on Monday September 32 with all banks and public offices closed.

Fastest Pony Express Rider Through Utah For $100 Medal

Conflicting reports delay Vernal station details as the longest pony express race through Utah resumes. Bay City riders from Salt Lake City thrill locals, with Miss Gardner of Hayden ready for the final leg to Salt Lake. Ben F Redman offers a $100 gold medal to the fastest cowboy and cavalry rider across Utah to set a statewide speed record.

Pony Express United States Utah Bay Bast Lake City Misa Gardner Hayden Salt Lake Ty Ben F. Redman Salt‘Lake City Cowboy and Cavalry Mr. Redman

Orchard accident victim Tine Nichols dies at 67

Tine Nichols, 67, who was injured two weeks ago at the Home of Will am Murray in Maecser when he fell from an apricot tree while picking fruit, died Wednesday afternoon. Funeral services will be held in Mauser ward chapel today at 10 a.m. with Bishop Sylvanus Collett presiding.

Tine Nichols Willam Murray Maecser Murray Mauser Ward Chapel Sylvanus Collett

Bankruptcy Petition Filed by George Krebbs in Federal Court

George Krebbs of Teka filed a bankruptcy petition in the Federal court. The case was referred Tuesday to Attorney J. T. McConnell for action as the bankruptcy referee.

George Krebbs Teka J. T. McConnell

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Ud Family i Nebroid Road Horace Coltharp Ranch University OF District Court William Cook Fritz Emanuel Nelson Alexander D. Moore Alma J. Johnston Lauretta Johnston Mary A. Murray Manford R. Martin Francia V. Martin Duane C. Martin Uintah High Ashley Valley Poultry Assn GUN Club Uintah Streams Whiterocks Abd 1 Bafety Depeskt
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