Cahoon urges basin overdue experiment station
George W Cahoon, local representative of J G Peppard Beed Co at Vernal, calls Utah Agricultural College and Extension for a permanent Uintah Basin experiment station. He cites one to two million irrigable acres, current water use of 275000 acres, and a future project adding up to one million more acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Cahoon
J. G. Peppard Beed Company
Vernal
Agricultural College of Utah
Willam
Peterson
Uintah Basin
Uintah
iBasin
Utah
Great Rocky Rim
Contested School Lands Remain With State in Utah Case
The United States versus Utah contests over sections 16, 4S 26 E, 8S L M and 36, T 3S R 19 E, totaling 1280 acres, were decided by the register this week. The government failed to prove the land was known mineral at the time state title attached, so the contests are dismissed and state ownership preserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
State of
Utah
S. L M
Register
Salt Lake to Price Trains May Be Discontinued
Denver & Rio Grande Western trains Nos. 17 and 18 between Salt Lake and Price, nicknamed the stubs, likely to be discontinued within a month if a formal public utilities commission application is granted. Low passenger counts, averaging twelve and six riders respectively, drive the plan. No. 4 eastbound may keep current timing with a thirty minute freight delay. mail service could improve under the change. The chamber of commerce backed the proposal after review of mail and parcel post benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PRICE
Denver & Rio Grande Western
Salt Lake
Public Utilities Commission
J. D. Stack
Stack
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Denver
Fire at Court House causes slight damage Saturday
A small second floor room at the court house, recently vacated by W. H. Varley and now used by County Assessor James M. Shaffer, was slightly damaged by a fire Saturday evening. Mrs. Mott discovered the blaze in the floor between the assessor and treasurer offices, traced to a faulty flue, and the loss was minimal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
W. H. Varley
State Road Commission
James M. Shaffer
Mrs. Mott
Bounty Treasurer
Vernon trip for illness of Lesle Ashton in Roosevelt
Mayor and Mrs Clare UL Ashton of Roosevelt visited Vernal for several days due to the serious illness of Lesle Ashton, father of Mr Ashton. He was taken ill suddenly and Mr Ashton returned home Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare UL. Ashton
Roosevelt
Vernal
Lesle Ashton
Ashton
Mr. Ashton
Tax Reduction Cry Blocks Tuberculosis Sanatorium Effort
At a February meeting in the Utah State Capitol the push for a state tuberculosis sanatorium was reportedly killed by tax reduction cries. Attendees included state health leaders, legislators, and Utah Public Health association members who discussed proposed legislation and funding plans with national sanatorium planners. Cornerstone figures named include George Albert Smith, T B Beatty, LeRoy Dixon, and several senators and representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
George Albert Smith
T. B. Beatty
Alfred Blumberg
LeRoy Dixon
Kate Wiliams
James H. Wallis
Utah Public Hearth Association
George D Keyser
Heber J. Sears
C. N. Jensen
Clarissa 8. Williams
O. K. Hanson
Provo
C. W. Howe
Senator Dixon
John
Tuberculosis Sanatorium Committee
T. B. Kidner
National Tuberculosis Association
James Waring
Denver
Kidner
Uintah Basin Residents Protest Vernal Land Office Closure
Indignation rose in Vernal as word arrived that a presidential order shuts the Vernal land office February 2, forcing Uintah Basin land work to Salt Lake City. Officials urge immediate letters to Spry, Smoot, King, Colton, and the President to protect rights and curb costs for pioneers and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abert Halon
Register of the Vernal Land Office
Wiliam Spry
United States Land Commissioners
Washingtoon
D.C
Vernal Land Office
Vil Ulniab Basin
Salt Lake
Washington
Spry
Smoot
King
Colton
Himeself
Utah
United States
Jensen to Sunbeam Mail Will Connect Craig and Vernal
A new three times weekly mail route from Craig to Vernal via Massadona is proposed. Ed Taylor reports Washington post office officials will issue bids to connect with Vernal, improving transport to the Uintah Basin and strengthening trade with Moffat county. The Craig Courier says the route would bring Denver proximity and passenger business to the Moffat road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jensen
Sunbeam Mail
Craig
Vernal
Washington
Craigs
Verna
Utah
Ed Taylor
D. C
E. B
Deutree
Cole
Post Office Department
Massadonia
Edward T. Taylor
Uintah
Denver
Moffat County
Victory Highway
Moffat Road
Craig Courier
Jensen Farm Bureau Meeting Big Success
The Jensen Farm Bureau held its opening meeting on Wednesday evening with a large crowd. A. Theodore Johnson spoke after attending the state convention in Salt Lake City, praising Basin farming and boys and girls club work while Ernest Eaton discussed tax reductions. Miss Nial Nelson and Mr. Prows provided entertaining readings and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau Organization of
Jensen
A. Theodore Johnson
State Farm Bureau
Salt Lake City
Farm Bureau
Uintah Basin
Ernest Eaton
Nial Nelson
Ulutah High School
Prows
Atendance
Express Praised For News Rich Coverage By Local Reader
Fred Hoeft of the Presidio San Francisco re ups his subscription saying the Express provides more news than larger California papers. He praises the Christmas edition and notes the paper is essential despite its smaller size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hoeft
Presidio
San Francisco
Calif
Thia
Express
California
Legion Auxiliary Plans Teach Patriotism Approved
Mrs. Edith Shimmin of the Americanization committee of the Legion Auxiliary Witbeck Post and Mrs. W. P. White urged Uintah county schools to teach Americanism and patriotism in every room. They requested a United States flag in each classroom and allegiance taught to the flag. At the Teachers Institute on Saturday each teacher pledged hearty cooperation with the movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Shimmin
The
Legion Auxiliary
Witbeck Post
W. P. White
H. 8. Olson
Uintah
Uintah County
United States
Teachers’ Institute
Traffic Boom for Vernal Dodge Stage Line in January
The Vernal Auto company, agents for the Dodge Stage line, report January ticket sales break all previous records. Passenger traffic into Vernal was also the heaviest since operations began, signaling a peak period for the stage service.
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Vernal
Dodge Stage Line
Vernal Auto Company
Utah High School Association to Attend Vernal Round Robin
President James Mess of the Utah High School Association announced attendance at the three day round robin East Central division basketball series in Vernal from February 26 to 28. The event pits the winners of Carbon Emery Uintah and Mantorn districts, likely Green River Ferron or U H B teams, with aim to draw record Basin crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah High School Association
W. A. Paxton
H. G
James EB. Mess
Utah High School
Méath
Carben
Emery
Uintah
Green River
Ferron Whith
Akhedd
U. KH
Carbon-Emery
U. H B
Elroy Wilkins Elected Roosevelt Commercial Club President
Elroy Wilkins was elected president of the Roosevelt Commercial Club at the annual meeting with H. R. Sturgeon as vice president and James Babey Lynne Orser Earl Mullina as governors A C Emmett as treasurer. The annual report shows last year’s income of 17370 with deficits due to a December fire destroying the building leaving a loss of about 200 and plans to rebuild this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elroy Wicking
Roosevelt Commercial Club
H. R. Sturgeon
James Babey
Lynne Orser
Earl Mullina
A. C. Emett
Manager Negus Visits Merchants of Vernal
Clayton M. Negus district manager of the National Association of Professional and Business Men visited Vernal in the latter part of last week. He interviewed merchants and sessional men for a big company and has 14 years experience as a Wyoming school district superintendent. He also served as secretary of the Price Chamber of Commerce before his current role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton M. Negus
Mrs Seth Perry Buys Moreland Millinery Store
Mrs Seth Perry on her return from California purchased the Moreland millinery store and its fixtures from Mrs G Y W Moreland. Mr Moreland will close out his business and depart for Salt Lake City around April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth Perry
California
G. Y W. Moreland
Moreland
Many Tributes at Funeral of Marie Calder
Prolonged sorrow filled Uintah high school and the community as Marie Calder 18 daughter of Pentha and Rosella Bele Calder died after a long illness. She excelled in school and club work, served as secretary of the J.U.G and president of the H.C.S. club, and admired honesty and kindness. Funeral services were held at Vernal Secord ward chapel with wide floral tributes and active pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Calder
Uintah High School
Marie
Pentha
Rosella Bele Calder
Louis J. Fries
H. C. S. Club
Uietah High School
Vernal First Ward
Vernal Secord Ward
Charles A. Hardy
First Ward
Effie Young
Salt Lake City
Provo
Vernal
Hyrum B. Calder
Wallace Calder
Brees Calder
Roosevelt
Leo Calder
O. Mentzer Calder
William Cooks
High Grade Shale Oil Found Near Vernal Structure
Work at the Utah Oil and Refining discovery well on the Vernal structure near Vernal paused at 900 feet after water inflow and gas release. A high grade oil was struck in Maury shale and sand with gas present. further drilling and casing changes are planned within a week as prospects for a major Utah Basin producer grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah Oil and Refining Company
Vernal
Maury
Ashley Valley
Wyomineg
Colorado
Dakota
Lakota
Morrison
Ed Watson
Smith
Uintah
Utah
Ashlay Valley
Parker heir notice for Parley A Parker homestead
James W. Parker of Midway Utah and heirs of Parley A Parker deceased file notice of making proof before agents Albert Halen on March 21 in Bitter Creek homestead area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Parker
Midway
Utah
Parley
A. Parker
Bitter Creek
Hociates
Albert Halen
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Salt Lake-Price
G. W
Jensen Farm Bureau
Valentines
Elroy Wilkins
Negus
Uintak
Cubent
Thrachmang
Bank OF Vernal
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