Vernal Twenty Years Ago Highlights Local Life
In Vernal twenty years ago Henderson visited the Roosevelt and Myron reservations to inspect the McGinnis steel flume aiding irrigation of the arid plateau. The 600 foot air trestle and 16 000 feet of lumber mark the project with a cost of 1400. Bridges and roads are discussed as contractors face abutment timing and summer floods. The piece notes local hires earnings and events from bank activity to theater concerts and church recitals, plus new town Duchesne plans and library donations by the ladies and Thalia club.
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Henderson
Roosevelt
Myron
McGinnis
Henderson Beach
Myton
Odopnell
Thornes
Tom
Stork
Mr Snow
James Oneill Jr
Dragon
White River
Wasatch
Utah
Walter Liesd
Con
Bishop McKees
Tabernacle
Wil
Aft
Wal Hanson
Mre Bassetts
Will Hantoigs
Pete Nfancars
Manchlings
Geege
He Ranch
Roosevelie
Willem Gibson
Vernal
Mra Lambert
Lambert
Kamas
Bishop Lambert of
Powder Springs Oil Company
Mr Reader
Henry Fereckson
Cootado
Vernal Boys Triumph in Aggies Basketball Trials
Vernal teams led by Cal Davis DeLos Watkins and George Young posted strong showings in Men y's and Tuesdays games at Eogan. The Aggies won margins of 34 to 41 and 41 to 0 in a weekend series praised by the Lions and Gun clubs which sent congratulatory wires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aggies
Eogan
Uacc
Montana
Cal Davis
DeLos Watkins
George Young
Utah Farm Bureau Reaches 60000 Fleeces in Wool Pool
Uintah county Farm Bureau reports a strong start to its National Wool Pool with about 60000 fleeces enrolled and potential to exceed 100000. The pool accepts wool from all flockmasters to promote unity, cleaner wool, and better pricing under National Wool Marketing Corp rules.
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Utah Farm Bureau
National
Uintah County
National Wool Marketing Corporation
Uintah
Farm Bureau
National Wood Marketing Corporation
Vernal’s Veteran Dentist Dr Charles E Hirth Returns Home
Dr Charles E Hirth, Vernal’s veteran dentist, returned home from Quincy II where he spent the past winter in the old family home. He recalled starting his practice in the Johnston Building at the corner near Uintah State Bank with foot powered equipment. He traveled from Denver via the Denver and Salt Lake route, enjoying the scenic trip and stopping in Craig, Baxter, and Jensen before being driven to Vernal by Hyrum Richardson. He estimated Vernal to Craig at five hours and Craig to Denver at nine hours.
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Charles E Hirth
Quincey II
Denver
Vernal
Dener
Salt Leake
Craig
Baxter
Jensen
Hyrum Richardson
Death of John Moosman of Winterocks and His Funeral
John Moosman of Winterocks died in Provo on Tuesday night after a lung illness. Funeral held at Tridell with family, friends, and neighbors present. Moosman born February 19, 1818, in Excalente Utah. survived by his wife and several children including Eart Seaton Martin and Mrs Wilion Woolley among others.
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John Moosman
Winterocks
Tridell
Provo
Mooswen
St George
Walter
Moosman
Karl
Tridel
C B Bartlett
A. McLimin
Davis Norrill
Bomnet
Weill
Stephen M. Ross
Parley H Cgwodrich
Roy Morrill
Excalente
Utah
Maestly
Trdelley
Mig Moosman
Eart
Park City
A Seaton
Marlin
Wilion Woolley
Harvey Tayior
Conservation urged as true American duty by Lord Northcliff
Lord Northcliff warns during his U S tour that the dominant issue for the United States is wasteful use of natural resources, especially forests. He cautions that without immediate conservation efforts the nation may bankrupt itself and the world.
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United States of America
America
Lord Northcliff
United States
Uintah Basin Railroad League forms to press case in Denver
An organizing meeting in Duchesne to back a Uintah Basin railroad, with plans to hire an attorney and present at ICC hearings in Salt Lake City and Denver. The group aims to secure proper Basin representation and to counter potential monopoly risks while rallying regional support and funds.
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Uintah Basin Railroad League
Denver
Uintad State Lank
Duchesne Myton
Rowetelt
Vernal
Myton
ICC
Salt Lake City
Funda
Vernal Myton
Leasons
Duchesne County
Uintah Basin
Inter
Interstate Commerce
Coisera
D & RG
Lion
Rey Duke
Sheeley Ne
Sheeley
League
Paul of
Colten
Sdonat Posefstie
Record Breaking Attendance At Vernal First Ward Reunion
Over 4? attendees filled Imperial Hall for the Vernal First Ward annual reunion. The afternoon children's dance drew about 700 participants. Be Bailey organized arrangements and Vera Witbeck led the ward Primary with other teachers. The program featured readings by Otyman, a one act play The Aunt From California with cast Sydney Goodrich Rovelle Linnde Con Felicia Lorna Marit ine, and musical numbers. The event closed with refreshments and speeches on water conservation and West civilization.
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Ward Chapel
M. 1 A
Welcome Adorees
Lovell Mangaring
Renwrss
George Slaugh
Alvin Kay
Karl Goodrich
Gian Guyman
Umtah High
Orva Ji OoNen
Mre
Meunda Goodrich
Misa
Sidney Godrich
No Relief Society
Relief Society
MIA
Gladys Slaugh
Merle Jensen
Helen Calder
Grace Slaugh
Reed Merrill
James MoWats Ty
Holland
Naples
Imperial Hall
Vernal Fiat Ward
Misa Be Bailey
Mires Vera Witbeck
T . Watd Primary
Fraucérnn
Otyman
Auteah High
California
Sydney Goodrich
Rovelle Linnde
Felicia Lorna Maritine
Calder Mitt
Marie Anderan
Felem Henderson
Nora Alten
Vwln
Golden
Mas Jorgense
Kerans
Ep Dency
Bohn Goion
Jane Sowarda
Vernal News Roundup: Fires, Births, Weddings, and Local Happenings
A curfew alarm and revolver shots marked a dusk incident at Dillman’s home as flames and water streams battled a house fire. New business upgrades, births, and a notable wedding at the Hemline home highlight community life. Assessor Tyzick collects taxes from stubborn peddlers while sheep shearing plans and a Republican convention trip frame the Vernal scene.
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P Dillman
Harry
Yarnells
Mr. Dilmans
J K Dullock
Hullinger
Charles WW Carter
James Johnston
James
Bmreen Atwood
Merrill Ward
Jasse Hemline
Misa Ettle Alfred
Hame
Shaffer
Chix Emert
Tyzick
Reebert Colton
Dell
John N Davis
Ed. Samuels
Galf Lake City
Utah
Sassat
Uintah Bees Win Final Game From Roosevelt In Tight Thriller
Uintah Bees edge Roosevelt Dogs 27 2 in a crowded Uintah Gym clash. Floaters and fast breaks built a 19 10 halftime lead for Uintah as Roosevelt fought back late, but Uintah held on to clinch the win amid intense excitement.
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Uintah ‘Bees
Roosevelt
Evr
Uintah Gym
Wednesda
Roosevelt Boys
Uimtan
Pnday
Atca
Tne Urtak
Uintah
Uintah High School Opera Chooses Captain Crossbones Cast
Winn of the Uintah High School drama department selects Captain Crossbones as this year’s annual opera. After weeks of tryouts, the cast includes Tresea Afton Rehard Wiley Stewart, Lebelle Moai, Laneford Den Cy b Frank Potna, Captain Bom bertind Welden Bastian Blea Sher Cadwell, Lay Leats Roberta. Chorus work has begun as future roles are planned.
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Way’ . Winn
Roves
United High
Crossnes
Governor Lowden Quote on Inheritance Rights
No man holds a tie to life or lands beyond death as Governor Frank O Lowden states. He argues rights to bequest diminish when life ends and conditions were less fruitful than at possession.
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Frank O Lowden
Dadnees Advance Threat as Ancient Relic Returns
Fragmentary notice describes a tense pursuit as the Dadnees move to act quickly lest an ancient relic be disturbed or reactivated. Clues point to a looming confrontation tied to a long-hidden artifact and unnamed watchers.
Fragmented Public Land Vision Statement
A garbled excerpt urges shifting away from immediate precipitation of public land use. It hints at broader concerns about long term stewardship and policy direction, but the wording remains unclear and incomplete.
Vernal Clay for Brick Proves Very Satisfactory by J Douglas
Jack Douglas of the Aline Gas Company received samples of glazed brick from Parec Wye made with Vernal clay near the gas well. The test used natural water to assess learning qualities of the clay and yielded very satisfactory export opinion on brick quality for future construction. The finished brick shows an attractive color and the consortium plans to send local workers to Ram o for a course in brick and tile production ahead of a new drive and tile factory opening in Sahiey Valley.
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Jack Douglas
Alinetah Gas Company
Sxumgins
Parec
Gan
Con Party
Ramo
Drivk
Cile Tackory
Sahiey Valley
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Vernal Boys
Lions Club
Gun Club
Vernal First Ward
Sant
Wwe
Virnal
Dicnlay
Social Ag
Ana
Rae
Charige
Captain Crossbones
Uintah High School
Dadnees
J. Douglas
Wah Sects
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