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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1931

Page

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Cal­vin F Marshall dies after long illness at Uintah high

Calvin F Marshall longtime Uintah high school science instructor died at home Wednesday morning after a prolonged illness. Born March 19 1898 in Vernal he studied at University of Utah Brigham Young University and taught seven years at Uintah high. He married Florence Hansen on May 24 1937 and is survived by his wife two sons Nelson James and Calvin Richard six months and brothers Milton Provo Victor Vernal and his father James Marshall Naples. Funeral services Friday at 11 at the Second Ward chapel under Bishop J Clive Davis with speakers Principal L G Noble and Jesse Haws.

Second Ward J Clive Davis L G. Noble Tintah High School Calvin Jesse Haws Uintah High School Marshall University of Utah Brizham Young University Ulntah High School Hfe Ife Vernal James Marshall John Robinson As & Hobby Florence Hansen Nelson James Calvin Richard Milton Provo Victor Naples

Vernal Woman Reappointed as Chairman of Local Better Homes Committee

Mrs May B Henderson is named again chair of the Better Homes committee in Vernal, part of the eleventh nationwide Better Homes in America campaign led by Dr James Ford and with Hoover as honorary chair. The effort promotes home improvement through lectures, exhibitions, and demonstrations, culminating in Better Homes Week from April 24 to May 1, 1932, with focus on affordable housing and community programs.

Better Homes In America Hoover Wibur Washington DC James Ford Presidents Conference On Home Building and Home Ownership Herbert Hoover W S Henderson Washington Wenderson

County Attorney Colton Trip Details Noted

County Attorney Hugh W Colton traveled Saturday of last week to American Fork Salt Lake City and Wellsville Utah. He was accompanied by Miss Helen Calder Lorna Murray and Ray Colton. Calder and Murray returned to Provo to enroll at Brigham Young University. Colton went to Salt Lake and entered the mission home on Monday November 30. In America Fork he visited the Utah state training school recently opened and returned home Sunday with his wife Shane beer.

Hugh W Colton American Cork Salt Lake City Wellsville Utah Helen Calder Lorna Murray Ray Colton Calder Murray Provo Brigham Young University Salt Lake America Fork Colton Shane Beer Polnta

Burton Family's 1877 Trek to Ashley Valley Utah

In October 1877 the Burton family left Coalville for Arizona and moved toward Ashley Valley after meeting settlers returning from the Uintah Basin. They crossed numerous creeks, faced storms, and arrived at Ashley Fork November 17 1877. The party, led by Isaac Burton, included six wagons sixty horses and three hundred cattle with twelve children and Annis Frisby. They wintered at Green River Lake Bottoms, built a log cabin, and joined a nearby migration led by Thomas Bingham jr and others. (Continued Next Week)

Burton Coalville Arizona Heber City Jos Campbell Uintah Basin Burtons Ashley Valley Heber Daniela Canyon Annis Frisby McClain Eliza Reese Frisby Young Isaac Ashley Fork Ashee Captain Dodds Wm Gibson Wm Butt Finn Taylor Robert Snyder al Westover PF Dillman Hayden Richard Veltma Abraham Hatch Buttons Ashby Fork Green River Lake Bottoms Thomas Bingham Diamond Mountain Ogden Huntsville Durton Turton Iter

Postmaster E. J Young Jr to Retire After Long Service

E J Young Jr, serving as Vernal postmaster for about twelve years, will not seek reappointment. The Post Office Department will hold an examination to fill the vacancy at the end of his term.

Vernal Postoffice HB J. Young E. J Young Jr Post Office Department Fice Hfe Mr Young Wm H Taft Woodrow Wilson Calvin Coolidge

League seeks Japan China peace amid Manchurian crisis

At Paris the League of Nations debates the Japan China quarrel as Ambassador Dawes acts as observer. Japanese forces advance in Manchuria while Moscow warns against crossing Soviet border. Washington denies pledging support to Japan and probes the real demands behind the dispute.

League Council Dawes Japan China Council of the Toague of Nations Parla League Manchuria Ma Clan Shen Lelungkiang Province Llonjo Anginehl Feitathar Afi Moscow Canal Paris Tameo Milasudaira London Alfred Sze United States Stimson Council Ale Dates Sir John Storon Washington Aristide Briand Kenkichi Yoshizawa Tema Newa Kuomintang Corgreas Jesgue Ijsuan Tong Henry Puyi Hesuan Tong Mukdeo

Regional Utah Education Conference at Price Next Saturday

Final details announce a regional conference of the Utah State Educational Association to be held at Price next Saturday. The event targets officers and committeemen from Carbon Emery Grand San Juan Duchesne and Uintah districts starting at 10am in the Price High School. Speakers include WY B Dalton of Price and E E Greenwood, president of the Utah Education Association.

Utah State Educational Association Utah Price Carbon Cmery Grand

Funeral services held for infant son Larry

Impressive services were held Friday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs Driver Eirmilth for their infant son Larry who died Thursday night. The Vernal First ward bishopric directed the services with Bishop Haller Witbeck in charge. The opening prayer was by George W Cahoon. Mrs Wallace Calder and Helen sang two duets Let the Little Children Come and Beautiful Bloom. Archies Johnson was the speaker. Benediction was pronounced by Fis Merkley. The body was taken to Logan for burial by the father.

Driver Eirmilth Larry Vernal First Ward Haller Witbeck George W Cahoon Wallace Calder Helen Archies Johnson Fiis Merkley Logan

County Officers to Meet with Other Counties in Price

Uintah county officials will meet with other counties in Price next Tuesday to discuss matters. County commissioners Siddoway Fidder and Ernest Eaton, Wilson Murray county clerk, Mutin W Curtis treasurer and Lester Bing ham assessor will attend the meeting.

Uintah Price Siddoway WL Fidder Ernest Eaton Wilson Murray Mutin Curtis Lester Bingham

Month of November Delivers 198 Inches Precipitation

Federal weather report shows 198 inches of moisture fell in November, exceeding the normal precipitation by 60 inches across the state. The data indicates unusually heavy rainfall for the period, impacting local conditions and agriculture.

Federal Weather Report

City approves bonds for water project and ponders UP&L franchise

City Council meets with Mayor presiding and approves a 50 020 dollar bond issue, 12 year maturity, starting 1086. They consider cancelling Utah Power and Light Company franchise as steps to boost city service. The city plans a new four inch water line along a new right of way and hires Walter Woolley to audit city books at 250 dollars.

D Calder Llan Utah Power and Light Councilinay Alexander, Stringham Lew Ashur Merkley Arehle Ernest Johnson Alexander Walter Woolley Woolley

Examination for Vernal Postmaster Vacancy Held

The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive exam to fill the Vernal Post Office postmaster vacancy. Applicants must be US citizens, reside within the delivery area, have at least two years of state service, be in good physical condition, and meet age requirements. Both men and women may apply. The commission will certify the top three eligibles. the Postmaster General will nominate one for the presidency with Senate confirmation. Full details and application blanks available from the local civil service secretary or the US Civil Service Commission in Washington.

Twcited States Civil Service Commission United States Chi Bersica Commission Senate Civil Service Commission Eppear Board of Civil Service Examiners United States Civil Service Commission Washington Dco

Needy and Unfortunate to Be Taken Care Of by County Committees

The National Welfare and Unemployed Relief group meets in the United States Bank building to review December February salary deductions funding widows and the poor. A steering committee led by A Che ney aims to raise about 500 dollars monthly with countywide participation. Troops from valley wards plan a December 6 visit collecting clothing and bedding for distribution, stored in a nearby room for allocation to communities.

National Welfare and Unemployed Relief Uinted State Bank A. Cheney E¢ Tleeman

Reminischnesh George E Young In Town And Local News

George E Young visited town in the interest of Uintah Milling holdings and farewelled Elder Korman Sowards who left for Raigston this morning. Vernal Commercial club rushes completion of new Co op block home. New baby daughters and sons announced for several local families. George Wardle of Glines ward dies at 82. Mutton sold at high price and lumber seen near Green River bridge. Local officials discuss route changes for mail service.

George E Young Uintah Milling Holdings Korman Sowards Raigston Price Vernal Dragon Moffat Fort Ducchesne Vernal Commercial Club Co-op John Harrison Bennett Edward Oaks

Also Mentioned on This Page

C.F. Marshall Calvin F Marshall Calvin F Marsitall Local Better Homes May B Henderson Beteee Homes Committee Vers Isaac Burton and Annie Frisby Burton Youngs R .S Collett Buildry Lottery Price Utah Brooks Ranch Nine Mile Cinyoen Myton Utah Power & Light Company Young Eh S Cylietts P Diliman Dillman Belcher United Indian Uintah Railway Mack, Cole Uintah Railroad Ltd Auto Uintad State Bank Farmers Market Ute Trick Dragon Viatson J Young Edward W. Pickard Chinese Eastern Railway Ambassador Dawes Warn Power Co Engieeroun Gladden Stornson F GO Defrieze John Parker Browns Park George Wardle Glines Ward Wardle Uttle Cris Curtis Jeff Hall
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