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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1927

Page

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Vernal Town Hoopsters Win Basin Tournament

Funeral services for the one year old daughter of Mr and Mrs BG A Miles of Roosevelt were held in Vernal First Ward Chapel. The event featured a quartet, prayers by Charles Pope, songs by Mrs Shimmin and Mrs Jorgensen, speakers Bishop George E Wilking and President Albert G Goodrich, and interment in Vernal Cemetery. Survived by sisters Virginia Venus Gladya Ardith and brothers Newell Irvin.

Liis BG A Miles Roosevelt Vernal First Ward Mra Vern Shimmin John Jorgensen Arza Adams Yarren Jones Charles Pope Father Knuws Hishop George E. Wilking Albert G Goodrich Mra Shimmin Mra Jorgertsen Jesus Vanta Barth Alden Newell Shaffer Decaked Halph Hatch Vernal Wyrum Calder Deceared Virginia Venus Gladya Ardith Newell Irvin

Vernal Legion and Auxiliary Plan New Home for Members

At a Uintah Abstract meeting, Ward White of the Legion Aux proposed a shared home for the American Legion and Auxiliary in Vernal with a suitable log-structure site. Committees were named to study the project, with Commander George Cahoon appointing Vern McCarrell, Adam Tyrack, and Robert Johnston.

American Legion Uintah Ward White Legion Aux Ward Legion of the Vernal White Gard Legion George Cahoon Vern McCarrell Adam Tyrack Robert Johnaton

Avalanche Toll as Workmen Buried on Colton Summit

Kenneth Splera of Vernal is among ten men trapped by a massive snowslide on Colton Summit while working on the road. The slide, estimated at 15 feet high and 700 feet wide, buried them to the neck and killed at least one man named Tyr Stevens from Price. Traffic and mail service paused as thirty five men worked to clear the snow. the body was transported toward Vernal for burial with services planned for Sunday.

Kenneth Splera Vernal Colton Frice Mr Splerg Tyr Stevens Price

Duchesne Girls Fall to U H S Quint in Return Game

Uintah high school girls basketball beat Duchesne county high school 19 to 16 at the local gym in a second meeting this season. Zella Roberts and Sadiq Alexander led Duchesne scorers while Joseph Robinson refereed and Harold Lundell umpired.

Uintah High School Duchesne County High School Seazon Unitah Girls Joseph Robinson Dueteane High Harold Lundell Umpira Zella Roberts Sadiq Alexander

Meeker Seeks Law to Curb Migratory Livestock

Meeker seeks legislation to curb migratory livestock movement into Colorado. The plan would designate ranges as sheep or cattle ranges and restrict use by owners outside the state. Both legislative sessions have passed migratory livestock statutes aiming to limit such crossings.

Meeker Meeker Resinte Colorado Col Dorado

George Washington Honored For Liberty War Leadership

Brief memorial statement honors George Washington for leading the fight for liberty and founding a nation. It praises his sacrifice of wealth and influence to guide the country toward happiness and prosperity.

George Washington

Uintah High Junior Prom Set for March 11 Gala Event

The fourth annual Uintah High Junior Prom will be held March 11 in the school gymnasium. Students have prepared elaborate grey blue and pink dome decorations with a snow and ice theme. Committees led by DeLos Walking and Hazel Sowards plan the event with faculty advisors Murlet Smart Gilbert Childs and Eugene Morrill.

Uintah High School Wiheh Thea DeLos Hazel Sowards Grant Calder Mollle Curtin Sadie Alexander Murlet Smart Gilbert Childs Eugene Morrill

County and City Confer On Joint Use Of Jail and Court House

At a special county commissioners meeting held in the county courthouse a plan was approved to form a committee to confer with the city council about the city's use of the county jail and courthouse. The committee will meet city officials at their next regular meeting. The city has long used the county jail and courtroom rooms for council meetings and keeps valuable documents in a vault there.

Court House

Constitutional challenge reaches state supreme court

A case spanning Mffat county court to the state supreme court tested a livestock related law. The court declared the measure unconstitutional and the decision was sustained by the state supreme court, upholding the ruling.

Inter Colorado M Ffat State Supreme Court Ceig Empire

Club Leaders Training School At Vernal Draws Large Crowd

The third annual club leaders training school at Vernal attracted many county residents for lectures and demonstrations on agricultural and home management. Utah Agricultural College Extension Service experts led the program, with D P Murray J C Tlogenaon W H Warner Mortis Sadier and Mieg Afton Odell among presenters. Evening meetings at the high school complemented daytime classes. a detailed report will follow next week.

Vernal Utah Agricultural College Extension Service Logan County E Peterson D P Murray State Club Tlogenaon Alata Ag W H Warner Stre Sadier Mortis Foo Mieg Afton Odell

Death summons a former Mieser resident in California

The community mourns Thomas Spiers once of Yaeger who died February 11 in Pasadena California at his daughter Mia Vivian Hitchcock's home. A resident of Yaeger for 35 years he moved to California two years ago as health declined and paralysis set in. Mrs Spiers plans to bring the body to Verna for burial.

Thomas Spiers Mia Vivian Hitchtock Pasadena Califor

Fort Bu Chesne Event Cited By Miss Mildred Tuggie

Miss Mildred Tuggie of Fort Bu Chesne is noted for an event held over the weekend in Ver nai. The fragment mentions a local gathering and a community emphasis without full details.

Mildred Tuggie Fort Bu ‘Chesne Vernai

Uintah Bees Triumph Over Duchesne in Opening Series Game

Uintah defeated Duchesne 24 to 16 last Friday in the first game of the series. Roosevelt led 11 to 9 at halftime before Verna overtook and held the lead in the second half. The Round Robbin event is undecided and the return match at Vernal near Friday is expected to be highly competitive.

Vernal Rotorevelt Heya Heyden Neola Bur Duchesne High Uintah “Bees Uintah Duchesne High Ahooty Roosevelt Footy Verna Roarevelt Robbin Wardh

Parents to Attend U. H. Washington's Day at High School

Parents are invited to a Washington's Day event at the local high school on February 22. Activities include training classes in the forenoon, a tour to assess instruction, lunch in the cafeteria, and a patriotic program in the auditorium followed by a short picture show. The day emphasizes school spirit and parental involvement.

Heachoo Aplrit Howard Nugley

Flaming Gorge Dam Plan Near Vernal Backed by Woolley

Woolley of the Geological Survey endorses a Flaming Gorge dam project proposed by Utah Power and Light. The plan seeks a $42,600,000 investment to deliver about 40,606 horsepower and create a 290 foot high dam spanning 75 feet at the crest, backing the Colorado River to Green River sixty five miles distant amid rights disputes and a preliminary federal permit.

Flaming Gorge Woolley U. & Geological Survey Sage Press Wecelley Plang Utah Power & Light Company Tad Commission Taf Green River Aixty Colorado

Impressive Funeral for Mrs Philecty Mott in Vernal

Funeral services were held in the Vernal first ward chapel for Mrs Philecty Mott who died Friday after a paralytic stroke. The service featured a mixed quartet, solos, and prayers by local clergy. Interment followed at Vernal cemetery with Bishop Calder presiding. she was 83 and survived by eight children, a sister, five brothers, and many relatives.

Mra Philecty Mott Ness Ho Calder Jesus Wag Aung Mra May Jorgensen Glolla Gilbert Childs Mise Gus Davis Eftinghurst Eneentery Friese Eaton Wallace Calder Eas Ashe Calder Mra Philecty Hullinger Mott Adelbert Abbie Shelton Uulinger Galt Take Ashley Valley Hiere Aha Johr Haa

Vernal Visit Prompts Public Speaking Event Liftoff

Sir Campbell of Roosevelt and W H Mekhan of Jackson arrive in Vernal on business to secure aid for a secret project in the county. A competitive public speaking event with a dance, a play titled The Wedding Dress, and performances from the art department showcases will be held featuring student talent and dramatic selections.

Mr Campbell Roosevelt W H MeKhan Jackson Campbell MeKhhan Pene Inc Dinetah County Ward Hollow Dabarioent Orchtatra Famatic Dutannatic Art

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Vernal Town Win Basin Legion and Auxiliary Our Boys Peppard Quint Ernest Johnson Roosevelt Boys Delta Quint Vernal Boys J G Peppard Seed Company Duchesne Spiers California Mack Watson Second Ward Duchesne Girl Basketeers U. H. S. Quint Mieser U. H Washington's First Ward Uintah Dasin
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