Boy Scouts Mark 32nd Anniversary Nationwide Observance
The Boy Scouts of America celebrate its 32nd anniversary February 6 12 with Court of Honor ceremonies and rededication to scouting ideals in Utah National Parks Council districts. Scouts wear uniforms during the week as the movement underscores emergency service and home defense roles. Fitting programs unfold in Uintah County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aerica
Ioy Scouts of America
Utah National Parks Council
Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scouts
LeRoy Taylor Reelected Planning Board Chairman 1942
At Uintah County Planning Board meeting on a Friday afternoon LeRoy Taylor of Leota Ryhnes was chosen to serve as chairman for 1942. The executive committee includes Lorin Ross Tridel Lawrence Caldwell Lapoint Tye Remington and others. Delegates with the county agent will hold community meetings next week to discuss defense agricultural food program projects for 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah County
Ells Etringham
Maeses
Campbell Litater
Naples
Ralph Durfee
Leota
Defense Agricultural Food Program
Maw Issues Clock Change With Monday Order
Governor Herbert B. Maw issued an order advancing Utah clocks by one hour beginning at 1:01 am on February 9 at the request of the state defense council. The move aligns Utah with federal daylight saving, cited as in the state’s best interests to have workers finish the day before darkness. Uintah County will conform to the proclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert B. Maw
Utah
Defense Council
Uintah County
Vernal's Veteran Baker Seeks New Las Vegas Location
Vernal veteran baker Bert Evans plans to establish a bakery in Las Vegas Nevada after closing the Veral Bakery in Vernal last week. Evans, who in 1916 started Juinselt in Vernal, previously ran a cafe and bakery business, shipping loaves from Salt Lake City, and later opened a restaurant and Highway Coffee Shop at the Main theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Evans
Vernals
Veral
Gome
Las Vegas
Nevada
Evans
Juinselt
Vernal
Franx
Salt Lake City
Funeral Services For Peter A Case Held at Jensen Ward
Funeral services for Peter A Case, early Jensen settler, were held Tuesday at 1 00 p m in Jensen ward chapel under ward bishopric direction with Bishop Lloyd J Merkley presiding A large crowd of relatives and friends attended Flowers were arranged by Mrs Rebecca Stewart and committee Invocation was by William M Turner benediction by Melvin Wilkins Musical numbers by Gerald Caldwell and Mrs Caldwell with Mr Caldwell singing Abide With Me and Sometime Well Understand Also Going Home My Baby of Mine and other selections Harvey Knight sang Going Home The service continued on page five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter A.’ Case
Jensen
Jensen Ward
Ward
Lloyd J. Merkley
Rebeccs Stewart
Wiliam M. Turner
Melvin Witkins
Gerald Caldwell
Maeser
Thorne Museum Moves to Vernal City Office
Vernal City council approved moving the L. C. Thorne museum relics to the city office. The collection features a notable Indian artifact display and photographs from the Uintah Basin and Aadley Valley. Free public access will be offered, with four signs directing tourists to entrances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal
L. C
Banks Elected New Head of Vernal Gun Club
W and A Banks was elected president of the Vernal Gun and Rifle Club at the annual officers meeting in Vernal on Wednesday evening. Banks has been a member since 1912 and is recognized as a leading marksman and shotgun handler. He has won many honors on the range and trap field and is considered among Ashley Valley’s top bird shooters. In thirty years with the club and the Vernal Wildlife Federation, he has promoted wildlife conditions and conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Banks
Vernal Gun and Rifle Club
Mr. Banks
Banks
Ashley Valley
Vernal Gun Andj
Rife Club
Vernal Wildlife Federation
Dartic
Schaefermeyer Chosen Head of Highway 40 Club
Henry Schaefermeyer was elected president of the Vernal Highway 40 club at a Tuesday meeting in the Uintah State Bank directors room. Don Showalter and Lawrence Siddeway were named directors, Paul M Batty secretary, with C R Henderson W R Hazelbush and John Jorgensen retiring from posts. Henderson noted Kansas Klan aims to raise 15000 to advertise Highway 46, while a finance committee was formed to raise Vernal's share of 500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintad State Bank
Henry Schaefermeyer
Don Showalter
Lawrence Siddeway
Paul M Batty
C. R. Henderson
W .R. Hazelbush
John Jorgensen
My Schaefermeuver
Feeders Tour Planned for February 14
An educational feeders and breeders tour is scheduled for next weekend with H. H. Smith assisting Russell Keetch in visiting county ranches with active feeding programs. February 13 attendees include Bud Thames and others. a 7:30 p.m. meeting at the courthouse features Prof. Smith on feeding beef sheep and hogs. The February 14 tour covers the county west side visiting Huber Bros and other ranches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Smith
Russell Keetch
Bud Thames
LaMar Thacker
Leon P. Christensen
W. A. Ackhurst
Charles Palmer
Fred Bingham
Wm. Murray
Sid Merkley
Lester Bingham
Clarence W . Palmer
Court House
Prof. Smith
Huber Bros
J. R. McKee
HL LeRoy Morrill
David Morrill
Alex Gessions
John H. Cook
Basin Counties Map Metals and Power Initiatives Discussed
Waslard Day a Duchesne county commissioner urged Uintah county cooperation to map mining metals and power sites for eastern Utah. The plan aimed to prepare projects for a March 7 Roosevelt meeting with state officials and four counties. The Utah Centennial committee also planned to convene in Roosevelt to review the proposed projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Waslard Day
Duchesne County
Uintah County
Utah
Uintah Basin
Wasatch
Daggett
Utah Centennial Committee
Roosevelt
Funeral Held Saturday For Joe Goodrich
Funeral services for Joseph Goodrich age 4 were held Saturday at the Naples Ward chapel. Bishop LeVell Manwaring conducted with an opening mixed quartet, speakers Byron Goodrich and Archie Johnson, and a trio singing In the Garden. Burial followed at Vernat Cemetery under Swain Funeral Home direction. pallbearers included Del O Donnell and Merrill Goodrich. Attendees traveled from Craig, Mt. Harris, and Belt Lake City. Sam Calder visited and accompanied his parents to Provo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Goodrich
Naples Ward
LeVell Manwaring
Byron Goodrich
Archie Johnson
Marlon Southern
Carl Coliier
Lee Caldwell
Mery Manwaring
Bishop Manwering
A. M. Henry
Gwen Blaugh
del, O'Donnell
Kar
Merrill Goodrich
Enoch
Jack Scott
Swain
Vernat Cemetery
Craig
Mt. Harris
Colorado
Win Burnside
Mattle Cross
May Catt
Paralyzed Fund Raises 250 in Uintah County
Ree James W. Mallwood reports Uintah County Paralysis Committee has collected about 250 for the fund with several sources still to report. A permanent Uintah County Chapter for Infantile Paralysis forms to operate year round with Red Cross aid. Part of the funds will aid a local patient. No further solicitations this year. a full report comes in two weeks. March of Dimes notes Jensen Daughters of Utah Pioneers and Relief Society top donors. Whiterocks wins community effort. Birthday Ball at the Imperial raised over 40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ree
James W. Mallwood
Cnalrmats
UintahCounty Lolans Thle Paralysis Committee
Uintah County
Red Cross
Hallwood
March of Dimes Committee
Jensen Daughters of Utah Pioneers and Relief Society
Whiterocks
Imperial
Uintah County Hospital Board Reappointed by Commissioners
Uintah County commissioners reappointed the hospital board for another year. Members include W. B. Henderson president R. C. Cooper R. Hopkins Alma Preece Louis Freestone O. S. Bath Lester Bingham O. B. Johnson LeRoy Morrill and R. G. Labrum. Ryland Preece is manager secretary. The board serves voluntarily with a nominal secretary-manager fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah County Hospital Board
Henderson
R. C. Cooper
R. Hopkins
Alma Preece
Louis Freestone
O. KK
Bath
Lester Bingham
Johnson
LeRoy Morrill
R. G. Labrum
Mr. Cooper
Hopkins
Preece
Firestone
Bingham, Bain
Morrill
Labrum, Johnson
Ryland Preece
Basit Hospital
Uintah County
Benderson
Exland Preece
Aald Bir
Htendersars
Uintah High Defeats Alterra in Friday Game
Uintah High beat Alterra 38 to 22 before the season’s largest gym crowd. Jones led Uintah with 9 points, followed by Williams 4 and Fowler 6. Alterra’s Tonegates top scored with 10, O’Neil 5, and Wimmer 3 as Roosevelt topped Duchesne 31-12. Uintah’s next game vs Duchesne is set for tomorrow night with an early 7 pm tip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah High
Alterra
Uintan
Utes
Jones
Williams
Fowlerc
Waring
Luck
Thorne
Walkter
Reader
Stevens
Polnta
R. O'Neil
Timothy
D. O'Neil
Wimmer
Bingham
Roosevelt
Duchesne
LeGrande Tra
Utes Wll
Hullinger
Peterson
Rle
J. Gardner
Uintah
Scout Week Page Promoted by Vernal Businesses
Appearing in this issue is a cooperative Boy Scout Week page led by Vernal area businesses. The display urges public placement during Scout Week and lists participants including Bok of Vernal, Ulitary State Bank, Vernal Drug, Ashton Bros, Alex Fountain Calé, J C Penney Co, Hotel Service, Gather Jewelry, Calder Bros, United Stores, Ashley Woolworks, Sewarts, Farmers Mor Els Atley Valley Market, Wall de Taylor Community Market, and Lymas OU Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Business Houses
Bok of
Vernal
Ulitary State Bank
Vernal Drug
Ashton Bros
Alex’ Fountain Cale
J.C. Penney Co
Calder Bros
United Stores
Ashley Woolarawers
Sewarts
Parmers Morels Aatley’ Valley
Wall de Taylor
Conwunity
Lymas OU Co
Basin Chevrolet Takes Over J. T. Gase Agency
Basin Chevrolet becomes authorized agent for J. T. Gase, forming a machinery and repairs service this week. The garage will also continue as an authorized Chevrolet agency. A fast consignment of machinery was received by the company last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T
Henry Schaefermeyer
Wool Convention and School to be Held Here
The Ashley Woolgrowers Association schedules its first annual Wool Convention and School at the courthouse on February 17 and 18. Elmer Tait, president, says leaders from state and national levels will address the gathering and provide instruction on wool growing, marketing, and related topics. Attendees include regional leaders and association officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashley Woolgrowers Association
Court House
Bayi
Atated Elmer Tait
al’ Ardatate
Puihoripian
Popar
GFN
Winder
Wool
Rowera’ Association
MW. Woods
H. ‘Rutledge
Gracing
Beales Mane
Scout Week Proclamation by Vernal Mayor
Mayor B H Stringham proclaims February 6 to 12 as Boy Scout Week in Vernal Utah urging citizens to support the movement. The notice honors the Boy Scouts of America founded in 1910 and chartered in 1916 for character building, physical strength, mental alertness, and moral integrity, with the slogan Do a Good Turn Daily and motto He Prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BOY Scouts OF America
Congress
America
B. H. Stringham
Vernal
License Plates On Sale At Uintah County Court House
Uintah County residents may renew motor vehicle registrations by presenting 1941 certificates to the county treasurer at the courthouse. Renewals only are accepted, with a deadline of February 28, 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Uintah County
Legion Buys Defense Stamps For Uintah High Drive
Witbeck Post No 11 American Legion meeting led by Commander W R Haralwah approved investing 300 in Defense Bonds as part of a Uintah High School defense stamps drive. The group urged Senator Abe Murdock to back H A Bill 4 aiding veterans widows and orphans, and discussed using Vernat COC camps as a military training center in a Jan 38 letter to state leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah High
Witbeck Post No
Ed Calder
W. R. Haralwah
Legion
John Stagg
Hagelbush
Abe Murdock
Murdock
Vernat Coc
Rosa C. Glassman
Glen Lambert
Roosevelt Legion Post
Jas. Dalgleish of
Myton
Daigielsh
M. G. Penfield
Martin Curtis
B. R. Palmer
Group Urges Government Action on Colorado River Power Sites
Stakeholders of the Colorado River Great Basin Water Users Association met in Salt Lake City to press Utah's congressional delegation for federal support and reclamation funds to develop two hydro electric sites. Echo Park on the Yampa River and Dewey Grand County on the Green River were named targets, tied to the wartime energy effort and nearby magnesium prospects. Officers reelected include Orn Bundy of Ogden as president with Frank Martines, George Clyde, F J Purcell, Harold Wallace, and H M Chamberlain filling senior posts. The meeting occurred at the Utah publicity and industrial development commission office in the Dooly Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado River-Great Basin Water Users’ Association
Salt Lake
Colorado
Utah
Orn Bundy
Ogden
Echo Park
Yampa River
Colorado Line
Dewey
Thompson
Grand County
Green River
Utahi Publicity and Industrial Development Commission
Dooly Building
Mr. Bundy
Frank Martines
Richfield
George D Clyde
Logan
F J Purcell
Salt Lake City
Harold ©. Wallace
Sal Lake City
Secreary
H M. Chamberlain
Tribune
Farm Loan to Honor Anniversary At Vernal Saturday
The Uintah National Farm Loan Association marks its twenty-fifth founding anniversary with a Saturday meeting at 1:00 p.m. in the Main Theatre. Wartime agricultural issues will be discussed plus farm machinery repair needs for spring to meet food quotas. Educational reels to be shown. Attending in Vernal were Peter A. Ereckson, H. M. Moon, and Warren & Billings of Jensen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah Nationnal Farm Loan Association
Peter A. Ereckson
Colorado Lions Aid Echo Power Development Meeting
A January luncheon in Steamboat Springs brought Verna Liane and Al Craig together to discuss Echo Canyon power development. Crate and Steamboat Springs favored the plan and formed committees with Vernal representatives. Attendees included J.P. Beckett, Frank Bleser, Charles Stoddard, Jean P. Christensen, and Thomas Karren. The Vernal club was invited to a Steamboat meeting on Monday, February 23, with locals DeVere Carroll, Christensen, Karren, Howard, Carter, Watts, and Roth present. Mrs. Eskelson and Sharon visited Salt Lake relatives, while Mrs. Sather and Mrs. Eskelson were Lake visitors Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verna Liane
al Craig
Steamboat Springs
Echo Canyon
Crate and
Vernal
J.P. Beckyett
Frank Bleser
Charles Stoddard
Craig Club
Jean P. Christensen
Utah
Wyoming
Colorado
Jones
Clorado
Case
Thos. Karren
Vernal Club
Steamboat Eprings
Winlar
DeVere Carroll
Mr. Christensen
Myr. Karren
H. & Howards C
Carter
Wm. B. Watts
George Roth
8. L. Sather
F. G. Eskelson
Sharon
Balt “Lake
Yaturday
Bis. Eskelson
Salt Lake Hospital
Scouting Program To Be Given Sunday Evening at Conference
A Uintah Quarterly Conference program highlights a Boy Scout feature led by Mrs Gwendolyn Wes and Leonard Perry with Harold Ffullinger presenting. The event includes a recommittal, pledges renewal, and a radio network plan, tied to Boy Scout Week Feb 6. Mrs Orser Smith travels to Los Angeles seeking work. she is remembered as Birney Ross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrz
Gwendolyn
Wes
Leonard Perry
Harold Ffullinger
Ehaleaan
Scout Commi
Mra
Orser Smith
Los Angeles
California
Bho
Warning lights proposed on Main Street in Vernal city plan
Vernal City council weighs installing blinkers at First East and Main Bend First West and Main to slow traffic near the courthouse and post office. Delegation from U & 40 club seeks 500 fund local donation. $15,000 total to publicize U-40 highway through Kansas Colorado Utah. Utah and Colorado each to raise about a quarter. Several local officials attend upcoming state water works convention in Logan February 12 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U - 40
Vernal
U & 40 Club
Kansas
Colorado
Utah
O. R. Henderson
D-40 Club
Thomas Karren
R. ©. Cooper
Henry Schaefermeyer
Francis Feltch
Lare Richardson
Logan
Vernal City
Robert Johnston
Uintah
J.C Anderson
Utah Power de Light Company
First East
Main Bend
Main
Court House
J. C. Thorne
Thorne
Bureau of Information
Chuge
Cononels
RaAucrey
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Jleroy Taylor
Maw
Baker
Peter A. Case
Thorne Museum
W., A. Banks
Vernal Gun Club
Schaefermeyer
Feeders
Joe Goodrich
Sam Calder
Tonths Calder
Calder
Prova
Sam
BYU
University Press
Defense
Gren Water Tho
Wilson Murray
David D. Condon
Mammoth, Mont
Yellowstone National Park
Condon
Loriia Murray
Murray
Mammoth
H. M. Moon and
Warren & Billings of
Vernat
Colorado Lions
Echo Power Development
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