Early County History of Boarding School Revival
Excerpted memoir details efforts to reopen a boarding school after a harsh winter in the Bear River area. Mrs. Critchlow and others convert a frame building into dormitories and a schoolroom, outfit boarders, and manage supplies while Major Critchlow departs for Washington. The narrative covers student arrivals, lost clothing, deer for candles and meat, and the first weeks of instruction amid frontier challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Rocks
McCullah
Mr. Warburton
Pete Dillmon
Critchlow
Pomenie
Major Critchlow
Washington
Mr. Burton
Fitohue
Emloyee
Ines Soo
Diliman
Aba
Firat
Nettie
Jennie Wank
Ington
Ito
Reatodes
Copperticha
Lerfield
Charlie Mack
Johnie Duncan
Snake John
Farth Earch
Critchlow Reed
Lily
Tensele
Homer
Vernal Men Injured in Auto Mishap
Two Vernal men Wilby Edwin Harrop 34 and John T Thompson 27 escaped with minor injuries after a car went out of control on U S Highway 120 two miles east of Naples. Harrop suffered bruised ribs while Thompson had lacerations to the elbow. The car, valued at about 700 dollars, left the road traveled off and on the highway before overturning. Police cited Harrop for excessive speed under conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilby Edwin Harrop
John "T. Thompson
Harrop
Thompson
Met
U.S. Highway 120
Naples
R. Bt. Het
Ballard Orlan Cook Returns Home From Mission
Ballard Orlan Cook of the Cook family returns home from a mission in the Southern States and Noreas area. He travels through Wisconsin on his way home. Local families and residents, including the Lubenecks, Showells, McCormicks, and Kettles, welcomed relatives and hosted gatherings. A sacramental gathering, a church prep meeting, and a Christmas carol group were noted with hospitality and shared meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elton Bracken
Orland Cook
John H. Cook
Public Apathy Factor in Utah Traffic Toll Rise
A Utah near tragedy prompts talk of public apathy toward highway safety. Jane Goodman narrowly escaped death after crossing a Salt Lake City street, while officials urge expanded patrols and funding for education and road improvements to cut accident tolls. Public concerns focus on preventing fatalities through better enforcement, more targeted policing, and safety campaigns backed by state funds.
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Utah
Taek Goodman
Jane
Salt Lake Sity
Pays
Jane S
Itol
Educs
ePaantertata
Ernest
Mr. Bourni
Springville
Salt Lake City
Kerepi
Wey
Cen
Prentca Foeea
D. i. Vinlitenbure Sdmlte
Ieee
Jalesion
Sach
Buell Bennett Injured In Fall From Roof
Vernal City public works superintendent Buell Bennett was seriously injured in a fall from a roof while preparing Christmas decorations. He suffered a compound fracture of the right foot after slipping about ten feet. The accident occurred Sunday at about 3 30 p m. He is hospitalized at Uintah County Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suell Bennett
Vernal City
Bennett
Uintah County Hospital
Principals Hear School Convention Led by A E Lander
Five principals and the superintendent Harald A E Lander head a regional education convention. The group discusses school policy, curriculum, and district collaboration amid ongoing reform efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gente Neratan
Holiday Travels, Weddings, and Shipments Mentioned
The clipping lists holiday plans and travel for several residents. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Angus take their friend Gaveth home from the Myr to Salt Lake City. The Fat Sister and baby daughter will depart for New Orleans after Christmas for a three month stay. Norman Mangum and family head for Ft Douglas January 5 for medical service, with Norman planning naval service. John Smith of Vernal spends time for repair work, and a wedding for Mr and Mrs Nearren Harris is noted as postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Angus
Salt Lake City
Pal
Myr
Tom Shisler
New Orlents
Karl
Norman Mangum
Squire Mangum
Ft. Douglas
Norman
Navy
John Smith
Vernal
Weekend Storm Causes Vehicle Collision in Vernal
An automobile driven by Francis Andrew Jackson, 21, Vernal, struck a cow on Utah Highway 8:45 p.m. Saturday. The crash occurred after the animal wandered into the road on a dull alben stretch. The other car, driven by Phillip Grade Watkins, 18, Vernal, was struck as Wardell, 21, Rangely, was cited for failure to stop for the high light. Damage to Watkins vehicle estimated at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Andrew
Jackson
Utah
Alben
Phillip Grade Watkins
Vernal
Sth West
Robert B. Wardell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ballard Orlan Cook
Mission
Seth Asay
Osevelt Hospital
Floyd
Smith
Willie Smith
Alberta Qlen
Ot” Esne
Kor
Anna
Besy LaRose
Alterra
Nebraska
Panay
Dean Frandson
Epec Omer al Ney
Cornell
Motorista
Polo
Harold Evans
Buell Bennett
Ken
Walt
North Vernal Avenue
Pavel
Sowards. & Amlon ‘Dealers der Ent Eee
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