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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1925

Page

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Winter Conference Draws Large Crowds in Vernal

The Utah Stake of the LDS church held a two day quarterly conference in Vernal with 502 attendees on Sunday morning and 687 at the 2 pm session. Speakers included Wallace Calder, Jacob N Lybbert, Lenoy Richens, Mrs Annie Bartlett, and others, covering prophecy, religion, mission work, and the role of the Primary. public meetings were held at 10 am and 2 pm both days, aided by a stake choir under Dr Olsen.

Uintah LD 8 Stade Tabernacle Salt Lake City Wallace Calder Stake Olsen Swealer Ernest Engton Apostia Ballard Jacob N Lybbert eNgion Lenoy Richens Brigham Young Young Heber C Kimbad Annie K Bartlett John Winn Annie Hacking George H Bartlett Mra Clara Hacking Goodrich Hoe Modernism Ag Ostick New York Christ Arthur Manwaring Council of Theean Ainging God Charles A Hardy Hardy Stalla Joseph Staith Lucile Merrill Naples Ward Ellera John N Davia William Witbeex Vernal William H Smart Roosevelt South J E Fowler Misa Ellingford Seminary

Congress Reintroduces Fort Duchesne as Utah State College Branch

Senator Emoot of Utah reintroduces a bill to grant Fort Duchesne on Uintah and Ouray Reservation to Utah for use as a branch agricultural college. The measure aims to create a regional center for university work and hopes for swift passage in the new session.

Ft. Duchesne State College Congress Emoot Utah Fort Duchesne Uintah Ouray Ormey Tha Fertia Sesason

Community Christmas Tree at Second Ward Chapel

The Vernal Second Ward Sunday School Parents class hosted a community Christmas tree and outdoor program on Christmas Eve. The tree stood on the west lawn, the 7:20 p.m. program featured carols by groups stationed around the grounds, with generous community contributions and a brief, lively indoor outdoor event.

Vernal Second Ward Ward Chapel

Ver n al Reader Sends Warm Christmas Wishes

A note from Fred Jiett, formerly of Vernal now living in San Francisco, expresses strong attachment to the hometown paper. The letter requests continued delivery and praises the paper for keeping Vernal connections alive during thirteen years away. He wishes readers in Vernal a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

Fred Jiett Vernal Freshlo San Francisco Calif

Foys' and Girls' Club Meeting at Orpheus

Vernal Boya and Gira clubs met at the Orpheus Saturday night to receive prizes deposits and awards for project work. Prizes mostly came from local business houses. About fifty members attended as a lively program and games entertained attendees.

Boya Gira Vernal Orpheus Gimes

Health Talks Draw Large Brigham City Crowds

James H. Wallis of the Utah Public Health Association spoke to both junior high and senior high students and parents in Brigham City about health education, disease prevention, annual medical exams, and tuberculosis protection. He praised local schools, urged support for the Moderna Health Crusade, and highlighted food safety reforms from past public health leadership.

Brigham City Journal Brigham City Utah James H. Wallig Utah Public Heath Association Atu. Heaty Walls Wallis Mir Wallis Mn Walls Utah Public Tealth Association Wallin

Utah Power and Light Applies for Utah Certificate

Utah Power and Light Company applied to the Utah Public Utilities Commission for a certificate of convenience and necessity to operate in Vernal and Uintah counties. Related filings show Vernal Milling and Light Company changing its capital stock and exiting electricity generation after Utah Power and Light purchased its electricity business.

Utah Power and Light Company Public Utilities Commission of Utah Verital Uintah County Ho E Crockett Vernal Milling and Light Company Vernal Milling WFH Siddoway Herbert

Hoeft Medal Awarded to Mise Ruby Hansen at Uintah High

The Hoeft medal given before Christmas by William Uvett was awarded to Mise Ruby Hansen, daughter of N J Hansen, at Uintah High School. Five contestants entered the prize, including Hertha Lewis, DBea ale Novel Reed Rasmussen, and Nolan Healr. The judges were Principal Pixten, Theodore Johnatn, and Mr Swendgon.

Hoeft William Uvett Ulintah Misa Ruby Hansen N J. Y Hansen Ruby Hansen Ertha Lewis Dbeaale Reed Rasmussen Nolan Healr Theodore Johnatn Pixten Swendgon

Utah Turkeys Bring Best Price Ever Paid

The Utah Poultry Producers Association and the county farm bureau announced 36 cents as the best wholesale price ever paid for Utah turkeys. Albertus Willardson, vice president, said the New York firm that contracted all turkeys for Thanksgiving returned at Christmas for basin birds, indicating strong demand.

Utah Poultry Producers Association County Farm Bureau Utah E Vetersch Albertus Willardson New York Basin

Professor Douglass Seeks Museum at Jensen Dinosaur Quarry

Professor Douglass writes to Uintah Club and University of Utah officials, anxious to advance plans for a natural museum at Jensen Dinosaur Quarry. He notes progress, offers support, and mentions preparing illustrated articles on the monument for Geographic magazine or other outlets.

Douglass Jensen Dinosaur Quarry W S Wenderson Uintah Club Farl Douglass Doug Iiving University of Utah Theo Jensen Douglage Wa Natural Museum Dinosaur Monument Geographic Megatting

Christmas Services at St Johna Church

Christmas services at St Johna church today start 8:30 to 9:00 am with a student program and holiday songs. A midnight service begins at 12. The public is cordially invited.

St Johna Outsideachtolsa

Former Vernal Boy Wins Rhoades Scholarship

Kirt Egbert Young son of Frank Young, of Logan, formerly of Vernal, was chosen as Utah’s Rhodes scholar. The three year award begins in October next year and reflects scholarship, literary pursuits, athletics and outdoor interests. Young excelled in school activities and is a cousin of Mrs Hattle Johnson of Vernal.

Kirt Egbert Young Frank Young Logan Vernal Utah Mr Young Ilia Verzal Mra Hattle Johnson

Tyzack Holds Post as Vernal Millings Tribune Secretary

Tyzack serves as secretary for the Vernal Millings Tribune, assisting in administrative duties and coordinating communications within the paper.

Tyzack The Vernal Millings Tribune

Office constructed at Elkhorn ranger station

Ashley National Forest officials return from Farm Crees seven miles north of Whiterocks after building an office at the Elkhorn ranger station. The move marks a year round headquarters for the district, previously based in Whiterocks. The Elkhorn district covers the south central portion of the Ashley National Forest spanning Duchesne and Uintah counties.

Elkhorn Ranger Station Ashley Forest Ashley National Forest

First Back Vernal Flour Opens Miniature Sack Era

John K Bullock displays a miniature sack of flour from the Vernal mill, among the first produced as a souvenir. The Vernal mill began operations February 22 1908 and has since issued several such small sacks, nearing eighteen years of work next February.

John K Bullock

Uintah Club mobilizes aid for Christmas to county homes

A special Uintah Club committee collected 152 in cash and 660 pounds of flour and assorted groceries by midweek for Christmas relief. Donations from many homes, including clothes, shoes, and food, were distributed through local relief societies to spread cheer. Members cited a widespread taxpayer spirit and credit the effort to many volunteers led by Wallace Hicks and Geo F E Adams.

Uintah Club Wallace Hicks Geo FE Adama John Jorgensen Limer Lind Mahy John Bennion Adam Erickton Lafe Richardson Adams

Pastor Charles E Sebold Takes Charge at Kingsbury Congregational

Reverend Charles E Sebold formerly of Dayton Ohio arrived Saturday to lead Kingsbury Congregational Church in Vernal. He is a Hartford Seminary graduate with twelve years in Boy Scout work and four years in religious education. He organized a summer religious school at Glenn Ulith North Dakota where he served as pastor. A welcome is extended to attendees as a program of devices will be announced later.

Charles E Sebold Dayton Ohio Kingsbury Vernal Sebold Hartford Theological Seminary Hartford

Vernal Girl Missionary Transferred to Portland Headquarters

Miss Mary Winder, a Vernal missionary active in the Northwestern states, has been transferred from Seattle to the mission headquarters in Portland Oregon. She is appointed president of the International Missionary Movement and the Primary association of the mission.

Mary Winder Northwestern States Seattle Portland Ore Sha I. MM I

Basin alfalfa wins 10 of 13 at Chicago seed show

Utah alfalfa seed producers shine at the Chicago International Seed Show with Basin winners taking ten of thirteen prizes. Judges highlight seed color and germination, while Utah growers claim strong potential for improving northern climate varieties and futures in national markets.

Basin Alfalfa Ala Chicago Siha Uintah Boaln Ag Chicago Fair Utah Smith Bountiful Canada Amity Wade Krabbs Myron George Waltera Balt Lake Wall Alexieder Jensen Gatrge Roberts Remontat EA Madsen Fatre View Vinih Rhithid Charleston Saventh Fucates John Petergon Mirab Dale Parriott Nebraska Kansas

Denver blizzard trek ends with frayed voyage and tales

W F Jones and Clark Feltch returned from Denver recounting a blizzard ordeal en route to Verna. They bought a Dodge, endured snowbound passes near Cheyenne, Tennessee Pass, and Leadville, shared a Christmas keg, and spoke of early frontier figures and rescues along the Arkansas and Texas trails.

W F Jones Clark Feltch Denver Mr. Jones Verna Sharman Hunt Wye Cheyenne Colorado Springs Tuena Vista Leadville Tennessee Pass Eagle River Wiffle Atte Chatein Jensen Jonea Feltch Victor Karren Los Angeles Calif Arizona Mr Jones San Antonio Texas Jones Texas Trail Cody Wyo William Cody Bill Hickok Sam Bass Northn Enfons Chapmen Sitting Buall Mre Gans Heiag Indiana

Mrs Cherron Leaves Bennier Home for Duchesne

Mrs Fred Cherron, previously staying at the home of Mrs Enoe Bennier, departed for her own home in Duchesne on Wednesday.

Fred Cherron Enoe Bennier Du~chesne

Also Mentioned on This Page

Chriat Av Taucht Calder Minda Steners John Jesus Christ Blake N J Hansen Santain Theodora Collier R L Wood- Ward O N Olsen Jenole Hansen Collier Woodward Second Ward Tikkis Foys’ and Girls’ Club State of Utah Hoeft Medel Mise Ruby Hansen Uintah High School Vernal Boy Rhoades Vintal Club Hanta Claus Holmes Kingsbury Congregational Vintec Waring Ati AL EA SLATH Bank OF Vernal
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