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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1932

Page

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Two Pioneer Mothers of Ashley Valley Roused Mourning Crowd

The Vernal first ward chapel overflowed as friends gathered Tuesday to honor Elizabeth Karren who died Saturday night after a pneumonia relapse. Bishop Alma Preece led services with music from a local quartet and several speakers reflecting on her life and charity. Interment followed in Vernal Cemetery as family and community members recalled her work with the Belle Society and local farm groups.

First Ward Elizabeth Karren Hkarren Pnaemonia Ashley Ward Bishoprie Alma Preece Weldon Bas Beg FE Amith Vernal Preece James Parker E Sealey Anton Skandy Ferrie Carter Walter Wilkinson Lynne Wilkinson Karren Hattie Wilkinson Seguard Uteh Jane Wade Los Angeles Jensen Loren, Victor Tom Dave Wiliam Mra Karren Belle Society Karen MTA Farm Bureau Liddie Elizabeth Howarth Karren Meadow R . Eades Nancy Francis Crowl Eades Coffee County Fenn van Buren County Arkansas J Clive Davis Alfred Caldwell Earl Goodrich Maud Erma Woolley Arthur Manwaring Isle of Somewhere Fred @ Bingham George E Wilkins Jesus J B Calder J BH Crapo Carter Marvin Anderson Wallace Winder Aubra Hogkinson Rex Winder Charles Hadlock Ashley Hodgkinson

Parent-Teachers Meeting At Local High School Wednesday

A large turnout packed the high school Wednesday night for a Parent-Teachers meeting. The program included violin and saxophone selections, vocal solos, duets, and a guest lecture by Mrs Ray Dillman of Roosevelt on Washington school problems from the teachers viewpoint.

Ralph Sladoway Carl Davis Austin Haws Kenneth Samtés O N Olsen Ray Dillman Roosevelt Washington Charles Colton Glen Guymon Gwen Hansen Lloyd Winn America

Pioneer family overcomes hardship to educate eleven children

The narrative recalls a pioneer household where the father served as trustee and teacher, teaching winter schools himself in 1891, leading a ward choir for 31 years, and guiding ten daughters and three boys born in the family. The parents prioritized education, sending all children to high school and college despite scarce resources.

United States Fort Duchesne

Annual Feeders Day Held at Roosevelt

Duchesne county held its second annual feeders day in Roosevelt on a Saturday. About 225 live stockmen attended three meetings at farms and the Utopia Theatre. Speakers covered baby beeves feeding, pasture improvement, silage corn, alfalfa hay, and efficient fattening rations.

Duchesne County Roosevelt If L. Alfred Allred Manderfield J Moon MacFarlane Utopia Theatre Joe Hogenson Gentry Maynards Wilford McConkie McConkie Horace Allred Winterton Easthers Woodland Lusty Oliver Sagers Duchete Uintah County Theodore Johnston BE Paterson W HH. Oaks Alfréd Harrison

Provo Canyon to get new road over snowslide area

State road officials plan a 2000 foot realignment to avoid recurring snow and mud slides in Provo Canyon. A two way lumber ramp across debris may be built to resume canyon travel toward Heber and Uintah basin points. Preliminary plans exist though not yet authorized.

Provo Canyon Heber Uintah Basin State Road Commission

City to start laying Vernal mains as weather allows

Vernal officials plan a city mains project starting within about a month. A cast iron pipe line from the settling tank to Vernal and internal city lines will cost about 80600 with labor around 13000. The project uses 16600 feet of 4 inch pipe and other sizes with a 50 year guarantee and quick-end joints.

Vernal Prn Vernal City Rooper Jeat Seo

Earl Dillman Visits Roosevelt Resident on Wednesday

Earl Dillman of Roosevelt was a visitor in town on Wednesday, meeting local residents and taking in the scene. He spoke with several locals and toured key sites during his brief stay.

Earl Dillman of Roosevelt

Tribute to a Esteemed Local Father and Community Servant

A reverent portrait salutes a 75 year old Sandy resident, active in church and civic groups. He reflects a long life of usefulness and service, earning love and respect from friends, neighbors, and strangers who sense his cheerful spirit.

Sandy

Memorial Highway Praised for George Washington Memorial

Uintah Basin postmasters and postal workers endorse a proposed George Washington Memorial Highway from Jensen Utah to the Dinosaur National Monument. The plan calls for a memorial boulevard, a natural history museum at the quarry, and a sculpted monument to Washington. Corporations and state officials express support and pledge to pursue Congressional action.

George Washing Jensen Dinosaur Monument Father OF George Washington Memorial Highway Jenseni Green River Gorge Dino Saur National Wild Rose Club Bo Scouts M Men Dinosaur Committee Uintah County Washington Soul Bloome United States Cormimnission Jensen Committee R Il. Olston Ogden Utah Commission Jmit Ed C Johnson Colorado Lions Club of Craig Congress Elmer G Peterson Utah State Agricultural College Commission Utahs Joseph W Tennessee Appropriations Committee House of Representatives Senator Smoot Colton Derick O Loofbouroy Utah George Washington Memorial Dinosaur Quarry Coton George A Yenger Utah State Federation of Labor Cfp Overfield Uintah Basin Mest Postal Employees Service Council Naylor Gusher Mable Haynes Gisher Musio Ft Duchesne School Miss Ruth Neat Leonard Hareris Pt Duchesne Wilson Ft Duchesne Henry Chatwin Censon George Washington Jensert Dnnosaur National Monument Washington, D & E Young, Jr Vernal Young Turkey Naylor Hotel Mouth Roosevelt Vernal Luke Clegg Froosevelt Otr Ita United Basin Congress of the United States of America Jensen Utah Green River Dinosaur National Monument Dinosaur National Memorial Park Republic of the United States West America Congress of the United States Washington, D .c Uintah Basin Service Counci

Farm Account Classes Taught at Uintah High School

Professor C O Blott of Utah Agricultural College spoke in Uintah County about farm account keeping at Uintah High School. He outlined a simple four item system opening and closing inventories receipts records summaries and analysis to improve farm profits. About 25 Uintah farmers will enroll this year through County Agent Peterson with Blott assisting in starting the project.

Profesor OC A. Blott U. GB A Logan Vernal Uintah County Uintah High School Stott Utah Brett Fermers Uintah The Agricultural College Cooperatora Btott E Peterson C O Btott Pet- Tn

Dawes Plan Hinted By Reconstruction Finance Chief Dawes

Brig-Gen Charles G Dawes heads the Reconstruction Finance Corporation and signals another note worthy Dawes plan.

Charles G Dawes Reconstruction Finance Corporation Dawes

Forest Grazing Fees Cut Fifty Percent

Washington February 24 Secretary Litle announced a fifty percent cut in national forest grazing fees after a conference with President Hoover. The sheep rate drops to five cents per head and cattle to 38 cents, reducing total forest fees from 13000 to about 4000 for Uintah county stockmen. The change affects around 40 percent of Utah’s range and will cost Uintah county about 100 dollars in revenue.

Washington Litle Hoover Thomas Idaho Carey Wyoming Uintah County J O Stewart Ashley National Forest Niry Stewart Revere

Reading Circle Organized in Tridell

Bills Alice Pederson and Mrs Fred G. Bingham with Mn W and Florence Henderson toured Tridell on Wednesday to organize a Reading Circle. Mrs Bingham reviewed the book Larry to an appreciative audience. The circle elected Nelle B Merkley chairman and Florence Henderson stayed in Tridell for a visit. others returned in the evening.

Alice Pederson Fred G. Bingham

Craig Banks Set to Reopen in March

Reports from Craig indicate the Craig National and the First National Bank plan to reopen in early March after voluntary closures. Hayden Bank has reopened and resumed business, signaling a return to normal banking in the region.

Craig Banks Craig Craig National First National Bank Hayden Hayden Bank

Court Upholds WTA Tobacco Ad Ban Across Billboards

The Supreme Court unity affirms Utah WTA tobacco law blocking cigarette ads on billboards streetcars and placards. Justice Brandies notes ads intrude where seen by the public newspapers magazines and radio offer less direct exposure. The ruling emphasizes billboard advertising is unavoidable versus readable media.

Harald Utah

Arrival of baby and Duchesne bridge progress

Mr and Mrs Andrew Dudley announce the arrival of a baby boy born Monday February 19. The steel bridge to span the Duchesne River at Duchesne City began last Saturday February 17. Freight teams have been busy hauling materials for days. Work will be pushed to stay ahead of spring high water.

Andrew Dudley Duchesne River Duchesne City

Spillway tunnel workers laid off after Bouler Dam flood

Leon Glenn, an electrician on Bouler Dam spillway tunnels, reports more than 500 men laid off due to harsh water. The shop where Glenn worked was flooded moments after warning. workers evacuated quickly.

Leon Glenn Bouler Dam Mr. Glenn

Marriage notice and local births stir Vernal region

Thirty years ago in South Bend Indiana Bert Sebolt married Miss Bessla Chinley on January 2. Vernal friends express surprise. Warren Beer announces the birth of a baby girl on February 17. Postmaster Collett and wife celebrate twins born February 19. Edwin OCaks family welcomes a baby daughter February 18. Warren Johnson announces a baby girl born February 10. Naples ward residents report plowing amid cold unsettled skies. Pete Nelson named poundkeeper by the city council on Wednesday.

Bert Sebolt Besslachinley South Bend Indiana Vernal Warren Beer Collett Bmirs Edwin Ocaks Warren Johnson Naples Pete Nelison

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Ashley Valley J Ciive Davis Isie Earnest Eaton Bastian Wanda Johnson Karl Preece L. Noel John Jorgensen John Stagg Walter Woolley R. J. Eades A. M U.ils OUR Pioneers David Liothy John Griffith Timothy Martha Davis A. CG MLAN UIN WTA Luke Cligg Mag Mable Haynes Podtot Imperial Hall UWS
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