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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1930

Page

2

Uintah Keeps Winged Basketball Team Triumphs at Duchesne

Uintah High School traveled to Duchesne for a league game winning 105 to 8. Coral Eaton led Uintah with 38 points as George Alexander left briefly and Bil Weeky substituted. Umpire Lundell and a Duchesne official officiated. Uintah advances toward district finals in Eric. The narrative includes a note about a national prize offering a free Europe trip for top finishers.

Uintah “Keep Duchesne City Coral Eaton Uintah George Alexander Eee & Rib Rii Buchesne Witti Lundell Duetheene Eric Europe

Do the Dead Stay Dead Pleases Crowds at U H 8 Auditorium

The Dra Taaths Art Department presented Do the Dead Stay Dead at U H 8 Auditorium from February 12 to 14. Students earned praise for strong acting with Howard Calderay and Wilson Dike delivering standout turns and Lew is Roberts and Lantar Cook contributing solid performances.

U. H. 8 Auditorium Dra- Taaths High Bool Clen Guymen Anul Howard Calderay Wilson Dike Jeni Lewis Roberts Ed the Milman Lantar Cook Lorcha Siddrway

Uintah Girls Triumph in Local Gym Battle Versus Roosevelt

The Uintah girls basketball team defeated Roosevelt 33 to 26 at Uintah High School gym on Wednesday afternoon February 19. Key players included Ora Preece Latue Ifunting Mtarinds Ifa Mae moe Allce Marylen Hacking Frankie Roberta Pearl Massey Linnke Cock with coach Liles Hodson praised for the program.

Uintah Roosevelt Um Uintah High Roosevelt Ae Mina Madson Uintahs Carrch Joya Ulrich Liles Hodson Ora Preece Latue Ifunting Mtarinds Ifa Mae Moe Allce Marylen Hacking Quarda Frankie Roberta Pearl Massey Linnke Cock

Uintah High English Oratorical Contest Ends Soon

The English department announces an oratorical contest on constitutional topics for high school students. Essays are judged, and the four top entrants will present their pieces to a panel of judges with the winner to be announced.

Uintah High 9 Essa

Meeting Postponed After Death At Wilson

A high school group due to attend a Paren t-Teachers meeting at Wilson Thursday evening postponed the event because of a death that occurred in Wilson.

Wilson

Washington Day program at high school auditorium

A Washington Day program will be held in the high school auditorium on February 31 at 11:30. A pep rally for the Roosevelt game will precede the program, followed by readings, talks by history department members, piano and vocal solos, and dances performed by Betty and Kathryn Stringham.

Roosevelt Hallie Wills Reed Merrill History Department B Heh Stringham Betty Kathryn Stringham

Grammar Schools of Valley Present Fine Musical Concert

Large audiences attended the Inter School Vaudeville in February as Grammar Schools of Valley showcased operettas and dances directed by O Norman Olsen and several teachers. Nearly five hundred students performed songs, dances, and skits across multiple schools, highlighting dedication and community leadership in the Ashley Valley region.

Grammar Schools of Valley Vaudevilla Imperial Musi O Norman Olsen Prince Palsy Maeser LeRoy Caroll Catachel Linnle Simper Lands Itganung Jensen School Henningson Lorena Simper Jack Meeser Rockies Vernal Central Misa Beulah Freeatone Pearl Ishtwon Theora Ereckson Jennie Parker Thorn King Ashley Valley Naples Holland Jensis Oldroyd Ashley School Dinty Davy Ruth Steinaker Clines School Misa Vera Showalter Iras White Fern Ross John Stagg

Fragmented historical notes on science and society

A collage of historical facts mentions meat consumption in 1927, Paris salesmanship, auto horn misuse, rayon yarn production, a camera invention, Hampton Court, a 125 foot 130 ton whale, Yale forestry, U S auto registrations, California and Pennsylvania rankings, color matching methods, a chimpanzee strength claim, global population estimates, ancient Egyptian spools, and Edith Wilson as deputy district attorney in San Francisco.

Germany Chamber of Commerce Paris Virginia United States Overman BcCorut Hampton Court Palate England Yale University School of Foreatry New York California Pennsylvania Chimpansee Egypt Edith Wilson San Fran

Community Leaders Train In Vernal And Uintah Events

Community leaders training in Vernal on February 7 drew seven communities as discussions focused on literature for children and home improvement. On February 12 in Fort Duchesne a general meeting promoted more permanent Uintah Basin homes with a committee formed. Activities continued February 14 with talks on home literature and management as women and men push to improve homes and community life.

Vernal Mary Hatch Marle Christensen Kida Ashley Ward Fort Duchesne Uintah Basin Duchesne Uintah Mazle Christensen Matt Christensen Roowhfelt Miss Pedersen Hatch Mra Christensen Ilenry Millecam Miss Pederson

Grandmother Jarrell Returns Home After Winter Visit

Maeser grandmother Jarrell spent winter at Lapoint with her children and returned home for the summer. Primary and Seminary meetings opened in the new chapel with joint preliminary programs. Several local residents and relatives were mentioned visiting, including Miss Lucille Johnson, Karl Preece, Mrs Lloyd Merkley, Jensen family, Mark Mufall, and many others from Vernal and surrounding areas.

Jarrell Lapoint Lucille Johnson Karl Preece Lloyd Merkley Jensen Uintah State Bank Crin Collett Ternica Trueman Muller Vernal Allets Maud Carpenter Carl Curtis Zingham Lola Kilpack Lolene Salt Lake City Vernon Provo LaVon Orson Vernon Northwestern States Elderernon Vancouver Washington Emer Fran Childs Ogden Yom Vernons Orson Allen Elder Vernon Ruesta Wim P Vernor Orson Laton Mir Toward Hurst Orton Roberts Hurst Roberts

Suspect Absent Homeowner Questions Prompt Attempted Piano Tune

A suspicious man approached a front door asking if the residents were home and if the electricity was on. He claimed to be there to tune a piano and offered a cautionary exchange about the property and utilities before leaving.

Inside Left Footballer Derailed by Doctor Warning

A man visiting a doctor is advised to give up a risky occupation after a brief examination. The quirky exchange centers on the phrase inside eight and hints at a flawed professional identity. The piece blends wordplay with a medical warning about continuing a dangerous sport.

Dancer Survives Frontline War With No Wounds

Lou recalls a dancer who endured World War I frontline trench duty and escaped unscathed. The tale highlights unexpected luck and swift feet in a perilous era.

Pie Lou Stent

Fragmentary dispute over wife custody or finances

Fragmented dialogue shows a man accusing his wife of deception while expressing frustration over domestic control and finances. The garbled lines imply tensions around keeping a spouse, clothing, and a home. No clear names or locations emerge.

Time to Speak in Court Delayed by Judge

In a tense hearing a defendant asks for more time to respond to the charge. The judge grants a brief pause and asks for clarification before proceeding with arraignment. The exchange underscores the case's procedural delays.

DeMer Dudley Lectures on Uintah Basin Egg Production

DeMer Dudley spoke to Uintah High School's agricultural class in Vernal on egg production prospects in the Uintah Basin. He argued shipping eggs to outside markets is feasible and that with about ten thousand hens the valley could ship a full load weekly, yielding around one hundred dollars daily.

DeMer Dudley U.S U B Jensen Uintah High School Vernal Uintah Basin Dudley

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