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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1938

Page

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Snow depth reports and local industry notes across Uintah Basin

Snow measurements range from four and a half feet on Moshy Mountain to 24 inches on Diamond Mountain with reports from Blair Basin and Law Point. Articles discuss Basin payroll opportunities, support for local bread and other products, and efforts to keep education and boarding schools local for Uintah and Ouray communities.

Elk Horn Station George Walkup Law Point Tridell

River Navigator Tells of Cruise Thru Canyons

Hebert Ormond Case reports in the February 26 issue of Saturday Evening Post recounting Haldane Brizl Holmstrom of Coquille Oregon completing a hazardous solo voyage down the Colorado River. The feat had only been achieved seven times before by multiPerson teams in a homemade boat.

River Navigator Colorado Hebert Ormond Case Saturday Evening Poat Tiling Station Haldane +Brizl Holmstrom Coquille

Junior Chamber to Sponsor Clean-up Drive in Vernal

The Junior Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a clean-up campaign in Vernal late March, supervised by Buck Richardson with Lawrence Fox and J Nethersell assisting. Boxing entries are insufficient so no amateur contest. July Fourth celebration planned with a new committee led by T R Johnson and others to organize festivities. The Vernal Lions Club adds $1870 to help fund the Christmas Street lighting project.

Junior Chamber of Commetce Bank of Vernal Directors Room Bux Richardson Lawrence Fox J . Nethersel Vernal T R Johnson J V Bollwinkel Lawrence Pax Frank Wright Grant J. Carter Vernal Tdons Club

Vernal Rodeo Adopts Articles at Annual Meet

The Vernal Rodeo held at the Utah State Bank directors room on Monday approved its articles of incorporation with minor corrections. The plan creates a 16 member board with two year terms and an eight member board with one year terms, annual two year terms thereafter, and elects a president and vice president from directors. County commissioners chairman and Vernal mayor serve ex officio as vice presidents. The organization will meet December 2 each year. A new grandstand project for the fair grounds aims for 1500 seating, 150 feet long and 40 feet wide, using over 100 thousand feet of lumber. a report was given by Ralph Watson and President Douglass.

Verna Uktah State Bank Directors Vernal Fair Grounds Po L Cowan Chetrman Ls Construcion A Splei Ralph Watson Sh Douglass

Inspection Certificate Required for Cattle Haulouts

County Attorney Clyde Johnson issues notice that all truck drivers and others handling stock for shipment outside Utah County must obtain an inspection certificate before moving cattle. Anyone trucking livestock without inspection will be prosecuted. Inspectors named are Joseph & Dudley, Jenren A A Weeks, and Ren Hail at Utah Valley.

Clyde 5 Johnson Uatah County Johnson Joseph & Dudley Jen Ren A Ren Hail Vernal

Criminal cases scheduled for trial in district court

Beven case set for trial in criminal division of the district court with William Stanley Dunford as prosecutor. WK Fisk, Kenneth Mowrey, John Wetland, Steve Jor4s and Lawrence Galley charged with various offenses including bad check, voluntary manslaughter, grand larceny, failure to provide, embezzlement of livestock, and burglary.

Beven District Court Tuesey William Stanley Dunford

Weed Control Research Started by State and U S

The Utah State Agricultural College and the U S Bureau of Agricultural Engineering begin an intensive weed control research project. Picked sites in Degan aim to find effective mechanical methods to curb weed spread. McCrory notes limited prior weed research and highlights broader engineering work on migratory fowl refuges and irrigation programs.

McGrory Washington D Federal Bureau of Agricultural Engineering Salt Lake McCrory Degan Utah State Agricultural College Bureau of Agricultural Enightering Utah Bureau McCory Lyn Wine

Lions Club Mobilizes Effort to Publicize Uintah Scenic Spots

The Vernal Lions Club launched a campaign at a Commercial Hotel luncheon to promote Uintah County attractions and boost use of US 40. They will work with other clubs to maintain a V signboard near Park City and urged members to attend the Cedar City district convention.

Vernal Ldona Club Commercial Hotel Uintah County US 40 Park City Cedar City Oakland Clyde Thompson Irwin Clement Thompson WPA Clement USAC Logan William H King Vernal Club HW Colt Serktor King Abe Murdock Washington Dinosaur National Park

Bids Open for 7 Mile Strawberry Project Work

The state highway commission invites bids for about seven miles of unfinished highway work between Fruliand and Daniele Gangor. A contract will be awarded early next month with plans to secure more miles before thirty days. A club plans a goodwill trip to Heber City Craig and Roosevelt per L G Noble plans.

State Highway Commission Fruliand Daniele Gangor Stringham Heber City Craig and Roosevelt L G Noble

Former Clerk Conviction Upheld by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of L. Willia Carl pham, an Amish county clerk from Bent, in a case spanning years ending January 7, 1935. The ruling affirmed the jury verdict and noted intent to misuse funds as part of the disallowed actions.

Supreme Court L. Williay Carlpham Amish Bent Briaton

Rites for Violet Mackay Held at Second Ward

Funeral services for Violet Mackay 33 daughter of Mr and Mrs J D Mackay were held at the Vernal Second Ward chapel with Bishop John Hair presiding. She died Monday evening at 9:20 after an upper abdominal surgery. Music included a special chorus with L G Noble and others. Speakers were H O Walter Woolley and E J Winter with interment at Vernal Memorial Park.

Viotel Hazel Mackay Mire J D Mackay Vernal John Hair Usic L. G Noble Arthur Manwaring Harold Davis Clive Davis Meda Walker Lucile Calder Mae Jorgensen Aston Ruffin Jessie Williams

Annual UHS Junior Prom to Be Held March 4th and 6th at Imperial

The Annual Junior Prom at Imperial Hall will feature an Egyptian theme with elaborate cellophane decor and a white winged bull centerpiece. Virginia Merkley leads the junior committee with assistants and officers named, under faculty advisors Col a Beth Galley and GC R Hops. A Sunday trap shoot at Vernal Gun Club noted strong winds and Bus Hatch as high scorer. plans to travel to Hebron City for a follow up match were discussed.

UHS Imperial Imperial Hall Phan Virginia Merkley Ethelda Richens Lucile Bodily Austin Hans Glendon Swain Kennett Vernal Bus Hatch Hebr City

U Basin Stock Show Premium List Drafted

A premium list for the U Basin Stock Show outlines livestock entries cattle beef sheep horses poultry and other classes. It details entry deadlines rules safety and judging standards with premiums and ribbons for top placers and notes exhibitors must deliver animals by six o clock and keep them on site until 5 pm.

Origania Pepo Tate Board of Agriculture Cnere Rusell FR. Reeth

Vernal Plumber Frank Tellier Dies After Heart Attack

Frank Tellier 59 a Vernal plumber died Monday morning at the home of Mrs Gladys Watch after a heart attack. He had lived there for ten years and had been feeble. Funeral services were conducted at the Swain Funeral Home parlors with Bishop John Hair officiating. Interment followed at Rock Point Cemetery. Born December 3 1878 in Michigan his birthplace was learned after his death.

Frank & Teller Vernal Gladys Watch Hatch Tellier California

Uintah High School to Stage Growing Pains Play

Crewing Palms presents the annual Uintah high school competitive play Friday and Saturday February 26. Barney White directs with a cast over 310 and new garage scenery. Technicolor film excerpts and a county review will accompany the show. The story follows adolescence with tears and laughter as the cast delivers their parts.

Annua Uintah High School Barney . White Mr White

Signs of Business Upturn Observed by Experts

Experts note scattered signs of upturn in business demand on the horizon. Indicators include growing raw material demand, better wholesale purchases, more steel orders, and plans for construction boosting manufacturers, stores, and employment prospects in the near term.

New York Wall Street Better Whalesater

Woolgrowers oppose reciprocal tax reductions pact brief filed

A brief opposing reciprocal tariff cuts with Great Britain was filed in Washington by the National Woolgrowers Association and its leaders. Copies were sent to Washington, and James A. will attend a hearing on a similar pact with Canada.

Washington Iene James Canada

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