Vernal News Briefs Include Health, Personnel, and Local Changes
The Vernal Express reports a series of local items: Mrs Harriet Todd of Ballarat visited her daughter Mrs George Bracken then planned to Duchesne for further care. Nurses visited the high school to check student health. Mrs Annie Murray’s funeral was held at Whiterocks, and John A Gardiner moved to Myton for reclamation work. The Uintah Power and Light Co updated the electric grid and connected a new home, while various residents and officials contributed to community updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden
Harriett, Todd
Ballarat
George Bracken
Duchesne
Jane Lofts
Myrtle Nelson
Leland Hall
Robert Hall
Salt Lake
Hall
John A Gardiner
ECW
Myton
Whiterocks
Annie Murray
Sway
Ft Washakt
Wyoming
Reed Mor
Uintah Power Ang Light Co
Chas Bingham
Ine
Independent in politics optimistic in disposition in Uintai County
A statement emphasizes an optimistic disposition and commitment to a bigger and greater Uintai County. It notes the speaker's involvement with the Utah State Prefs Association and their independent political stance. The message frames a proactive, community‑focused platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintai County
UTA State Prebs Association
Who Is To Blame For Lapoint Drunken Utes Troubles
A Lapoint community column argues government action is needed to shield residents from intoxicated Ute intrusions and violence. It condemns liquor sales to Native Americans, urges moving violent incidents away from white families, and proposes alcohol be restricted to distant areas like the Bad Lands to prevent fear and damage to farmers and their households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lapoint
Altierra Woid Receipt From Eliott Husband's Word
A thin week note reports Altierra Woid receiving something from F G Eliott and mentions his wife.
Dragon Snowstorm Halts Homecoming for Teachers and Mrs Needles
A heavy winter snowstorm hit the Dragon area on Sunday disrupting the teachers and Mrs Needles homecoming, with students unable to enjoy activities. The report notes bright sun halos later, mentions births including a baby girl born February 4 to Mrs Gardiner, and lists local residents traveling to Vernal and Fruita.
Rangely Mourns Sudden Death of Bart Owens
The community reeled after the unexpected death of Bart Owens. Local officials offered condolences as neighbors recalled Owens as a familiar figure in Rangely with ties to school and community events.
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Rangely
Bart Owens
Business visitors and locals in Vernal area noted
Mrs O Cloward and Mrs Kenney visited Vernal on business. Glenn Button bought a ranch near Grand Valley and moved his wife and family there to resume trapping locally. Byron Otteson was in town on business. A blizzard hit last Sunday signaling a harsh winter start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Cloward
Kenney
Vernal
Glenn Button
Grand Valley
Byron Otteson
Old Man
Community Notes Highlight Local Meetings and Cattle Sale
Ashley Bellet Society meetings convened at elder homes this month. Woodland visitors delivered six white face bulls, paying four and two to Dragon sellers. Rhiner place sold to John and Mary Filsworth of Indian Beach who plan to move soon with three boys. Cozy Comer Reading Circle to meet at Mrs Lawrence Atwood’s home. Cattlemen plan Friday mass meeting at the courthouse to designate north Valley as exclusive cattle range. J K Hullock, Dr John Clark, and two nurses vaccinated Astley school children. MIA ladies provided hot lunches to pupils last week. Welcome new residents Mr and Mrs John Filsworth.
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Bellet Society
Eldersy Indies
A B Kidd
Tigrum Winterton
Woodland
Don Hill
Dragon
Mr Smith
Winterton
Lewis Freestone
John Filsworth
Indian Beach
Rhiner Place
Mary Behover
Hareold
Banday
Balt Lake
Sarah Adams
Comer
Lawrence Atwood
Court House
J K Hullock
John Clark
Astley
MIA Ladies
Dance and social notes from SEHS MAESER event
Last Tuesday evening MIA officers teachers and partners attended a dance with stake officers and guests. Nevae Band supplied music. Mrs June Hacking, with her three month old baby boy, left for Prov on February 2 to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Edward & Poulton. Roads were blocked by heavy snow from morning until night. Mrs Hacking’s baby is the first grandchild in her parents’ family. Miss Lorna Oaks of Roosevelt attended Mamie Price funeral services.
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MMIA
MIA
Stake
Nevae Band
June Hacking
Edward & Poulton
Hackings
Baby i
Lorna Oaks
Roosevelt
Mra
Mamie Price
Vise
Community Notes and Local Visitors This Week
The article lists residents visiting each other and updates on local families. Mrs Homer Waynes of Cisher brings a body from East Lake City. Harold and Harvey McKee travel there and home. Mrs Carroll and veteran Carl Allen are mentioned with work and health statuses. Children win amateur prizes. Charlene and Carma Merkley celebrate eighth birthdays with a party hosted by Mrs Charles Palmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caddie Oaky
Carl Allen
Vernal City
Harold
Harvey McKee
East Lake City
Homer O Waynes
Cisher
Harold McKee
Carroll
Veteran's Hospital
Salt Lake City
Free Carroll
Wallace Oaks
Lds Hospital
Maener
Nola
Melba Freestone
Dale
Teddy ‘Thacker
Charles Palmer
Charlines
Carma
Mrs Ab Price Buried At Maeser Monday
Mrs Ab Price, long time correspondent for the Vernal Express, was buried at Maeser on Monday after marrying Abe Price in March 1916. Survived by husband four sons Shirley Dan Boyd and Dine and daughter Marilyn, mother Mrs Maud Carpenter, and brothers and sisters Milton Carpenter Josephine Aldrich Meda Speirs Irma Merkley and Vera Miller and Grant Carpenter of Vernal.
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Pontinued
Pare One
Abe-Price
Vewral Express
Shirley
Dan Boyd
Dine
Marilyn
Mra Maud Carpenter
Milton W Carspenter
Whittier
Calif
Joesephine Aldrich
Salt Lake
Meda Speirs
Irma Merkley
Vera Miller
Grant Carpenter
Vernal
Enwal Attorney Wins State Supreme Court Victory
Zelph Calder and 8 D Huffaker, assistant attorneys general, secured a major Supreme Court win for the state in a fight over $24 000 in dividends from Montella Salt Co of Ogden. The state aims to reclaim the funds for the treasury, pending legislative action. Calder’s Vernal friends celebrate the victory in the long probate battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zelph
Calder
Huffaker
State Supreme Court
Montella Salt Company
Ogden
Supreme Court
Joseph Chez
Calders
Vernal CCC Events Calendar Highlights Dance and Meetings
The Vernal CCC list outlines a dense schedule from February to May featuring dances at M Men Gleaner and various civic events. Notable items include Central School operas, a Scouters Banquet, city council sessions, amateur nights, basketball games, Lions luncheons, and student body gatherings.
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Central School Opers
Scouters
Ulntah
Hendagers
W—Legion Auxiliary
Lions
Dante
School Board
Seminary
Airport
Gleaner
Lions Follies
Verma student pledged to U of Utah fraternity found in mix
East Lake City reports 191 University of Utah pledges with Verma represented by Lewis Adama pledging to Sigma Nu. Capt. Woolums describes the Vernal CCO camp as best yet with strong local support. leadership changes, inspections, and family notes wrap a compact community notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Lake City
University of Utah
Verma
Lewis Adama
Sigma Nu
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William TB. Wallis
Wames HH. Walits
Dany
Utah
Alterra
Dragon SS
Needles
Martin
Cecil Gariiner
Gardiner
Aton ‘Ey Endicott
Dorr Finham
Car Carnine
Clyde
Forrest Lee
Dolly Bobzien
Uintah Railway
Edding
Jack DesHayes
Grand Junction
Ashley
Schenley Values
James E. Pepper
The
Republic
James F. Pepper
Schootey Distributors
Jocy
New York, N. Ys
CNN Tnt PE
James Ki
Pepper Yee
America
Ab Price
Maeser
Enwal
Vernal C.C.C
VPRAL
OF U
Adb Woolums
Res
Heart
George
Richard W Worn
Horn Jeff Sunday
Woolums
Pomona
Munice
Silva Lake
Redding
Priest River
Idaho
Overton
Nev
Vero
Horn
Ray Duke
Onas
Carter
L. H Grimes
Versna
Greasing
Conoco Bronze
U.S
Conoco
Continental Oil Company
San Jacinto
Texas
Conoco Travel Bureau
Denver
Co'o
Gor Bureau
Venver
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