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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1932

Page

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George Washington Bicentennial road for Dinosaur National Monument

Jensen letters from state and national leaders express strong support for a permanent memorial road to the Dinosaur National Monument. Senators, representatives and governors pledge backing, while federal agencies assess feasibility and funding for the project and museum idea.

George Washing Dern Henry H Blood State Road Commission Horace M Albright Diirector National Park Service Bureau of Public Roads United States Bureau of Public Roots Dinosaur National Monument Los Angeles Colorado Utah Wyoming Nevada George Washington Memorial Road Jensen Committee

Livestock Feeding Expert To Visit Vernal February 19

Professor J Maynard head of Utah Agricultural College will speak on balancing livestock rations to cut feed costs. The event is Friday at 7:30 PM in the Vernal courthouse, open to all livestock owners.

J Maynard Professor Maynard Maynard Court House

Pageant Draws Crowds at Uintah Stake Conference

The Uintah Stake Quarterly conference featured a pageant by the Naples ward in Imperial hall drawing about a thousand attendees. Scenes from the Book of Mormon with music and dances highlighted events from Nephi to Ammon, while Sunday sessions welcomed 723 attendees and included speeches by H T Calder and others, plus a large MIA evening gathering with 588 present.

Uintah Stake Imperial Hall Naples Stake Lehtaid Hits Jerusalem Promised Land Nephi Moroni Joseph Smith Mostaha Alma Lamon Ammon Etella Richards Frank Slaugh Towers of Zion Norman Olson Fred G Bingham High Council H TF Calder Ernest Eaton Bartone Reed Morris O Norman Olsen Isabell Dillman Grace Slaugh Also Vera Johnson Maud Woolley Alice Caldwell Gwen Hanser Levis & Gardiner Wallace Calder Washington Hugh W Colton Mra Charles Lyons Mr Olson Witten Utah Zion H EB Calder Archie Johnson Heber UC Kimball Calder Iie Goodrich MIA Harold Calder Richard Jensen Vernal First Ward Carter Scouts of Vernal First Vernal Maeser Wards J Emery Johnson Hugh W Cotton Father of the Land We Lov Austin Haws Kenneth Samuels Alfred Caldwell Earl Goodrich Gwen Hansen L.G Nobile Stake Board Irvin Eaton

Pioneers relocate under snow and Indian scare in 1867

In March 1867 Grandfather and my father herded sheep and cattle over Daniels Canyon to Round Valley later Wallsburg, braving deep snow. They settled briefly, faced an Indian scare that drove them back to Heber, guarded crops, and later returned. A 92 aero farm was traded away, cabins moved, and a two room house built in Heber. A public school and early music involvement followed as the family continued to return north.

Daniels Canyon Round Valley Wallsburg William Wall Heber L'Ve Jim Wheeler

Roosevelt man Johnson visits Vernal on business

O XE. Johnson of Roosevelt was in Vernal Tuesday on business.

O XE. Johnson Roosevelt

Lincoln's Legacy and the Test of Character

A reflective piece on Abraham Lincoln and the lasting moral legacy of his approach. It notes Lincoln’s call to stand with those who are right, even when disliked, and to judge ideas independently of personal likes or hates. It cites echoes from Jefferson Roosevelt and Franklin to illuminate steadfast integrity.

Thomas Jeffersons Theodore Roosevelt Benjamin Franklin Abraham Lincoln Nile Emerson

Tax Commission to Explain Income Problems Visit Vernal

The state Tax Commission plans a public meeting in Vernal on Tuesday March 1 to aid residents with individual income tax returns. Wallace W Dansile is expected to attend the briefing, with venue details to be announced. An information column appears on page three.

The Tax Commission Holping Wallace W Dansile Commission

School Play Postponed On Illness Halting Run

The school play Parents are a problem has been postponed due to several cast members illness. It will now be presented March 4 and 6 under the direction of Gien Guymon, dramatics director at the high school.

Gien Guymon the High &Choo

Wittard Blackburn Crowned in Strawberry River Pageant

Four year old Wittard Dean Blackburn son of Mr and Mrs Gerald Blackburn of Duchesne was crowned in a Strawberry River event Tuesday morning.

Wittard Dean Blackburn Birs Gerald Blackburn Duchesne Strawberry River

How Shall We House Our Families

A call to homeowners to plan now for healthier, safer, and more attractive homes. Emphasizes vision, steady effort, and small, affordable steps while saving for larger future improvements.

Seed growers of the Basin plan meeting at Roosevelt

Basin manager Cecil Wilkinson of Peppard Seed reports unusual interest in a seed growers meeting to be held Saturday at Roosevelt. The gathering aims to discuss Basin seed interests and potential developments affecting the industry.

Cecil Wilkinson Peppard Seed Company Vernel Wilkinson Roosevelt

Congress considers 50 percent grazing fee cut for 1932 33

Representative Taylor of Colorado introduces a resolution in Congress proposing a 50 percent reduction of grazing fees on national formats for the years 1932 and 1933 according to news reports.

Congress Taylor Colorado

Denver Salt Lake line work moves toward summer completion

A W. PDustle state plan engineer and J A Green construction supervisor of the MT TT Co were in Vernal this week making preliminary arrangements for the Denver Salt Lake line project to be completed this summer.

A. W. Pdustle J A. Green Denver Salt Lake

Delf Colton Civic Custodian Noted for Federal Building Role

Delf Colton, custodian of the federal building, is highlighted in local notices for his ongoing service. The piece outlines his duties and the community recognition of his work maintaining the facility.

Delf Colton Federal Building

Better Homes Meeting Attended by County Leaders

A countywide Better Homes program held training sessions in Vernal on Monday and Tuesday for leaders from all communities. Alice Pedtraon and Mrs Maycock led the classes with Mrs Esplin, stressing budget planning, income adequacy, and home life standards.

Mondsay Pere Tainig Alice Pedtraon Rena Dbd Maycock Lottie K. Esplin Maycock Utah Lfe Espn Esplin

Proclamation Declares Washington Birthday Bicentennial

The proclamation marks February 22, 1932 as the two hundredth birthday of George Washington and urges Vernal residents to observe the event with fitting respect and appropriate observance.

George Washington Vernal

Reminiscence and Fort Duchesne Army Post Update

The Current Taples club meets with Vernal young ladies forming the C G PB. Miss Legar Pope and Miss Ruby Evans are noted in upcoming meetings. The Ft Duchesne chapter ends with Captain Nolan in charge disposing of army goods and preparing to send soldiers to Boise Idaho. Mr and Mrs John A Green Manila welcomed a baby girl born February 7. Mr and Mrs Warren Billings welcomed a son born February 5. A boy was born to Mr and Mrs Kay Paulson last week.

Taples Joseph PF Vernal Legar Pope Ruby Evans Ft Duchesne R M Nolan Boise Seeeaces Idaho John A. Green Manila Warren ¥. Billings Kay Paulson

Roan Fisher Welcomes Baby and Local Notices

Mr and Mrs Roan Fisher celebrate a baby born February 5. A marriage license issued to Hatch Murray and Mss Hachaet Merkiey of Vernal on February 4. Birthday party at the home of Wil ar Ashton on February 4 for Hazel’s fifteenth birthday. Mrs Leslie Ashton and Dr Hirth win prizes in a states game. Uintah reservation opening seen as highly favorable with strong Utah delegation effort.

Roan Fisher Hatch Murray Hachaet Merkiey Vernal Wilar Ashton H ‘Orior Miss Hazels Leslie Ashton Dr.Hirth Uintah Reservation Utah

Grandma Jensen Visits Relatives In Duchems Sunday

Grandma Jensen, mother of R. D Mail Carrier Richard Jensen, left Sunday morning for Duchems to visit her daughter Riieon Murray.

Grandma Jensen R. D Richard Jensen Duchems Riieon Murray

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jensen Dinosaur Committee Geratore I. 8 Encouragl Os Toa Pest Eashingston West Uintah Basin OUR Pioneers David Tumothy John Griffits Timothy and Martha Davis Timothy Lincoln Theodore Johnson Rena B Maycock State Extension Service Better Homes Mra Mascock Providence R. C. Cooper Ah Tee
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