Uncle Dick Vernal Leader and Scout Volunteer Dies Noted Carpenter
Dick served 30 years with the Vernal Church Sunday School and was ward superintendent. He led the Vernal First Ward Mutual Improvement Association for three years and spent two decades as a Boy Scout leader in roles from troop committeeman to district board member. He built two homes himself and tended a lush garden. He married Eva Pitt in 1899, who died earlier, and since 1937 he’s married Lucy Rackham Jensen.
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Uncle Dick Jensen Celebrates 76th Birthday in Uintah Basin
Local legend Uncle Dick Jensen recalls a life of leathercraft and drama in Vernal Utah. Born February 12 1870 he studied at Brigham Young Academy and trained as a saddle maker in Omaha. He built a renowned leather shop after 1890 and helped found Uintah Basin drama, leading and performing in Charley Aunt in 1895.
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Community Notes From Vernal and Nearby Areas
Local residents Jensen Hiphs Wellman and Joss H Lombard remain active in park duties at Rocky Mountain National Park Colorado Elia Moon travels from Salt Lake to care for her father J H Curfew while her mother visits Salt Lake City The Sunday School and Primary held a teachers training at Wm Turner Wer ren L Billings led the lesson Luncheon served to 10 officers and teachers The Stewart family celebrated Rita Stewarts 11th birthday with games and gifts A Ward conference gathered including Archie Johnson Byron Goodrich Grant West Mrs Hoffman returned from Wytchits Falls Texas to visit daughters Carl Dagan and Alvin Taylor Sgt Grant Ainge home from service since February 8th after campaigns in Siapan Okinawa the Philippines and Japan
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Dinosaur National Monument
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Wytchits Falls
Texas
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California
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Siapan
Okinawa
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Japan
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Wedding Dance For Miss Boyd Boren Held at Chapel
Mrs Boyd Boren and her fiancé Mr Boyd Boren hosted a wedding dance Friday at the chapel. Music was provided by the Massy Orchestra. Mr and Mrs Melvin Wilkins, the bride’s parents, came from Salt Lake to attend and stayed through the week.
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Bootlighting UTAH Boots to Attract Tourists through Parks
The article argues for listing city park groves as a key, underutilized asset to draw tourist trade. It claims a $200000 to $300000 investment can yield $100000 yearly in additional business, urging cities to invest in beautifying and maintaining parks for traveler hospitality and economic return.
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Green oasis plans face questions on state investments
A discussion questions whether the state should invest in access roads and recreational projects to attract business. Critics say public funds risk little return while private firms may bring needed growth, and argue the costs may exceed possible gains.
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Utah’s Scenic Backdrops for Motion Pictures
The editorial warns against overreliance on Utah for film backgrounds noting its natural beauty but limited accessible scenery. It argues studios must explore new areas to maintain Utah’s place in the competitive western film market and sustain income and jobs.
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