Uintah's First Representative Dies Sunday
William Aneig Billie Gibson, prominent early Uintah pioneer, died Sunday at his Ashley Ward home after a partial stroke the preceding Thursday. Born April 25 1845 in Kilmarneck Scotland, he came to America with his family in 1852 aboard the Gull and settled in New Orleans then St Louis before joining the Utah migration.
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Emeir
America
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Mississippi River
Gulf of Mexico
St Louis
Inn Bakery
General Johnsons
Utah
United States
Plains
Price Utah tragedy and early county life notes
Nell notes cover a murder case in Price Utah with two boys suffocated and burned, a baby born in Bluebell, and local figures including James ONeill seeking postmaster role. The article recounts early settlement in Ashley Valley, the Gibson family’s trek from Kamas, fort building during conflicts, and James Gibson’s public service.
Eastern District BPW Holds Here Convention
The Eastern District Business and Professional Women held a regional convention here over the weekend. Aline Pederson chaired with local committees including Louise Jorgensen and Helen Hemstreet. Activities ranged from a banquet at the Commercial hotel to a Round Table discussion led by Mrs Jessie Orser. Elizabeth Crawford spoke on leadership and organization.
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Business & Professional Woamer
Price
Helper
Duchesne Rooeevelt
Aline Pederson
Vernal
Follous
Louise Jorgensen
Helen Hemstreet
Vera Calder
Rose Johnson
Imng White
Pearl Shaffer
Alice Pederson
Thora King
Commercal Hotel
Lloyd Winn
Vera Carver
Gwen Hansen
Eliabeth Crawford
BPW
Ethel Martin
Jessie Orser
Roosevelt Club
Clus
Violet Harrison
Vernal Club
Matti Edwards
Miss Crawford
Lapaint Tutor Reports Record Low Temperature
C A Thompson of Lapaint says Vernal saw 34 degrees below zero marking the coldest temperature in Lapoint history. Thompson noted the frigid weather Wednesday impacted daily work and advised caution for residents.
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C A Thompson
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Thompson
Lapoint
Extension Appropriation Approved by Commission
At a county commission meeting on Wednesday petitions supported continuation of the Extension Service in the county budget of 41500. A. T. Johnson and 4-H club members urged retention while opposition from C. Thompson cited budget concerns. The extension budget totals 1500 county share with 5800 expected to return.
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Exteslon Service Department
CO A Thompson
Lapoint
Fossinn A
Alice Norwared
Chicago
Clendid
Fiele Mower
Randlett
Iia
Byron Thomas
Dry Fork
Nelile Merkier
Tridelt
Donia
HG Calder
Ireeald
Calede
Fion. Ie
Amish
Senator Cadler
Wallace Oaks
A T Johnson
United County
William Peterson
Utah
Daxks
Eaton
Chaiman
Utah State Extension Director Visits Vernal for Uintah County Work
Willam G Peterson, director of the extension service at Utah State Agricultural College in Logan, arrived in Vernal on Tuesday and met with the Uintah county board of commissioners on Wednesday to discuss extension work in the county.
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Willam G Peterson
Utah State Agricultural College
Logan
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Board of County Commissioners
Uintah County
Region Five Plans Hoop Tourney and Seeks State Places
Region Five schools vote to enter two teams in the state region hoop tournament with a runner up from other districts eligible for finals. Central and Northern divisions schedule list dates through February with matchups including Green River, Carbon, Huntington, Ferron, Vernal, Roosevelt, Duchesne, Mt Emmons, and Moab. Carbon coach Veon Merrill lists planned practice games with Moab and other schools in December.
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Price
Fireton
Carbon Central
Greenriver
Carbon
Iuntington
Greenrive
Huntington
Carbon 'S Central
Cenetral
Cireenriver
Huntington Va
Feruary
Central
Tontington
Central Northern Division
Roosevelt
Mit Emmons
Vernal
Mt Emmons
Duchesne
Moath
Blanding
Veon Merrill
Waatch Academy
Moab
Naples Ward Girl Dies at 12 in Naples Ward
Florence Gardiner 12 daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Gardiner died Wednesday afternoon from illness. Funeral services set for Friday at 1 PM in Naples Ward with burial to follow.
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Florence
Louis
Gardiner
Road Show Follies at Uintah High Friday
Stake presents Road Show Follies at Uintah High School Friday with local talent in music drama dancing and pantomime. The program includes Christmas acts a one act play Memory Lane and dances led by Vera Calder Monta Wentz and Reed Morrill with cast members Clifford Cauldwell Sylvia Redby Kora Benifon Sruth Calder Elmo Colton and others.
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Uintah High School
Uintah Stake
Clifford Cauldwell
Sylvvia Red
Kora Benifon Sruth Calder
Henderson
Phillip Fick
Elmo Colton
Memory Lane
Low Bid for County Audit Submitted by Former Uintah County Treasurer
Uintah County commissioners opened bids for the county records audit. Reuben VicConkie, former Uintah County treasurer, won with the lowest bid of 174.60 dollars. Other bidders included W S Henjernorn 350.18 Miller 200 Oliver E Smith 219 E J Youngdr 368.20 and firms from Vernal and Salt Lake City and Ogden.
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VicConkie
Uintah County Treasures
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Miller
Oilver
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E J Young Dr
Vernal Schncoln
Kelly Co
Salt Lake City
Willam D Terry Co
Ogden
Vernal 4-H Girl Recalls Chicago Trip and 4-H Events
A Vernal 4-H Club girl describes the Utah delegation’s November trip to Chicago for the Eleventh Annual 4-H Congress. She details registration, Lake Michigan views, visits to the Field Museum and Planetarium, a ride to the International Livestock Show, a Wilson Auditorium entertainment featuring Amelia Earhart, and the Style Revel Contest with thirty nine participants.
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Los Angeles
Lake Michigan
Field Museum
Alder Planetarium
Cilrls Club
BD W Helde
United States
Canada
Thomas E Wil
Mr .Wilson
Amelia Erhart
Cea
International Livestock Grounds
Tuesaday
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James B Henry Ashley Valley Pioneer Dies
James B Henry a longtime Ashley Valley pioneer born Detroit June 30 1852 died Tuesday night at his home. He is survived by his wife two sons three daughters and extended family. Bishop Ray E Dillman of Roosevelt will present a funeral sketch that will start a history series in the Express. Funeral services are set for Friday at 11 am.
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James B Henry
Ashley Valley
Mr. Henry
Detroit
Mich
Aahley Valley
Slater
Ray E. Dillman
Roosevelt
The
Express
Pygmalion and Gala tea approved school production dazzles Uintah
Large crowds attended the Uintah high school auditorium Friday and Saturday for a competitive play titled Pygmalion and Gala tea. Directed by Miss Monty Wentz, the mythological comedy featured a cohesive cast led by Vernon Caldwell and LaBerle Cook with choreographer Miss Wentz.
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Uintah High School
Monty. Wentz
Miss Wentzsle
Tre
Miss Wentz
Oe Ies
Btrmereham
Norma White
Ya Duke
Helen Evans
Donna Wodds
Ydonns Lamon Cena Lewis Fay Preece
Nina Blank
Vernon Celdwell
LaBerle Cook
Alfa Fox
Theda Hhowalter
Tenney Johneston
Kenneth Aycock
Lorna Cook
Don Carter
Ernest Henderson
Ar& Department
Coy Fife
Ruth Bart
Lloyd Winn
Acboy
Verna Hears Of Prize Baby And Bank Plan
Thirty years back Joe Neillson claims the county prize baby a 14 pound girl is born. A bank is expected to open in Verna within the year. Belcher and Myrtle Johnson wed at the bride’s home. Editor Hillman buys a lot and plans a brownstone with Egyptian marble trim funded by savings from a city post. Marriage licenses issued W M Alexander with Sadie Henhock and W S Lisner with Lily Holmes. County collections praised as strong across implement and wagon trades. Financial notes mention Dyer mine visitor and James Sabey’s local visit.
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Joe Neillson
Verna
EH Belcher
Missy Myrtle Johnson
Vernal
Briden
Hillman
Lars Goren
Mra Jane
Waco
Hal
Dyer
Daya
James Sabey
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