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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1935

Page

1

Uintah Favored In Region Five Round Robin Start

Region Five round robin opens Thursday in Moab with Uintah favored to secure a state bid. Green River Carbon-Emery North Emery and Moab San Juan battle for tourney positions over a three day meet. Moab hosts the event as fans expect intense play and a strong local effort.

Moab Sanpete Dixie Funay Uintah Uintah Green Carbon-Emery North Emery Carbon- Emery Moab San Juan Blue Devils Uintah Alexander Vernalway Carl Davis Grand County Cagers

Uintah Triumphs in Tilt With Alterra Last Friday

Uintah remains unbeaten after a 46 to 17 win over Alterra as Duchesne defeats Central Mt Emmons 33 to 21. Uintah leaders Hadlock and Cook each scored 12 points, Noble topped Alterra with seven in a low scoring league clash.

Uintah Uuinteh Alterra Duchesne Mt Emmons Hadlock Cook Courte Ing Noble

Legislature Set For Whirlwind Session Utah Liquor and Water Bills Move

The sixth week of Utah's twenty first legislature centered on liquor and water issues. The House backed the state store Aquor bill 41 to 19, ending private sales. A metropolitan water bill also passed, enabling Governor Blood to proceed. Continued on page five.

Utah Ught Henry H Blood

Masked assault shocks Maeser resident in kitchen yard

A masked man seized Miss Josephine Carpenter Monday night about 8 30 in Maeser and cut three fourths of her hair with a dull knife before fleeing. The attack prompted concern as investigators search for the assailant amidst neighboring events in Vernal and Uintah Basin communities.

Josephine Carpenter Maeser Vernal Commercial Club Uintah Basin Ward White

Funeral Rites Held for Mrs DeVere Carroll

Funeral services for Mrs DeVere Carroll 29 wife of DeVere Carroll manager of the Vernal Sterling Transportation company were held Sunday at 12 15 in the Vernal First ward chapel A large Uintah Basin crowd attended to honor the young mother who died after an operation for appendicitis at Salt Lake Citys LDS hospital Feb 20 Bishop Pontha Calder presided and Warren Richardson conducted The service was delayed from Saturday due to travel from Gallup New Mexico and a serious bout of scarlet fever in the family The ceremony featured a double mixed quartet and several solos with consoling remarks from church leaders and family The interment followed at Vernal cemetery under Spain Funeral Home ownership with grave dedication by Bishop Calder Pallbearers are Ray Stringham Darrel King Don Hacking Thomas Ekanen Rulon Hacking and Francis Feltch.

Wilda Brimhall Gallup New Mexico Brimhall Glendon Hares J Clive George Carl Dargis Lloyd Winn John Jorgensens Wallace Calder Clark Newell Glen Lambert My Father John Stagg Carl G. Davis Julie Davis Calder Jorgensen H Walter Woolley Archie Johnson Uintah Stake Warren Richardson Fuller Remington Spain Vernal Pontha Calder Ray Stringham Darrel King Don Hacking Thomas Ekanen Rulon Hacking Francis Feltch

Ammond Workman jailed for defying quarantine rules

Ammond Workman of Whiterocks was arrested for breaking the Uintah river scarlet fever quarantine. Sheriff Johnson brought him to Vernal for a hearing before Justice Charles DeMolsy, who fined him 25 dollars and placed him in jail for defying restrictions. The case underscores strict enforcement as schools close and authorities battle the outbreak.

Ammond Wirkman Whiterocks Uintah River J Lmery Johnson Vernal Charles DeMolsy Workman Johnson Fort Duchesne Rogers

Reckless Driver Strikes Parked Car Injuring Hacking Family

Wednesday evening a driver named Harry Burton collided with the Hacking vehicle on Ashley Creek. Mrs Evelyn Hacking and her children Marion and Kenneth were in the car. Marion suffered a scalp wound needing seven stitches while Kenneth had a broken shoulder. Burton was uninjured beyond minor injuries and the car’s rear wheels ended in a ditch. Sheriff Johnson investigated the crash.

Owen Hacking Utah Power and Light Hacking Lorin Hatch Verna

District Court Convenes for Law and Motion Calendar

District Court Judge Abe W. Turner presided as F M Alder court reporter. A lengthy calendar of law and motion and probate matters was considered, with court recessed Thursday afternoon.

Abe W. Turner

Don B Colton to Speak on The Church of the Air

Don B Colton formerly of Vere nas Resident of the Eastern States Mission will be the speaker on The Church of the Air from New York City on Sunday March 3 at 7 pm EST It is a CBS coast to coast program to be heard over KSL at 11 am MOT

Don B Colton Verenas Eastern States Church of the Air New York City KSL

Masonic Rites Sunday For Dr. J L Lewis

Impressive funeral rites were held Sunday at 3 p.m. in the Congregational Church by Basin Masonic lodge No 20 for Dr James Leonard Lewis optometrist who died of a heart attack Feb 21 at his parents home. He practiced from Provo and was a member of Hiram Lodge No 19 Richfield. Mrs Lewis accompanied by a quartet and soloist furnished music. Interment was in Vernal cemetery with Swain Funeral Home directing.

Basin Masonic Lodge No 20 James Leonard Lewis W W. Lewis Lewis Provo Hiram Lodge Richfield W A Banks Leo O' Thorne Gordon DeMolly J F Chapman John Jorgenten Hattie Colthorpe Arthur Brown Duchesne Basin Lodge

Young Vernal Man Buried Wednesday

The Vernal First ward chapel hosted a large service for Joseph Ht Winward who died Sunday at age 40. Relatives spoke of his fortitude and devotion to wife Elizabeth Clark Winward and their seven children, with four brothers and four sisters surviving. He had long served Vernal streets as a sprinkling contractor and battled illness for years, aided by his son William after 14.

First Ward Joseph Ht. Winward J Cilve George Davis Fred Stone Evan Workman Wallace Calder John Jorgensen Clark Newell Glenn ‘Lembert John Stagg Carl Davis J Clive Davis Calder George Davis John B Eaton Glines Ward Harold E Davis Archie Johnson Lfe Winward Fuller Remington Erney Eaton Warren Richardson Pall Beuers Henry Lee Fon Andrew Winward Winwart Albert Etwene Clark Altonah Henry Winward Martha Hart Mary Hardy Lapoint Ruth Sturgeon Park City Lillian Martinson Ontario Calif Elizabeth Clark Vernal Tothia William

Iccorn Hog Producers Organize in Vernal

Uintah County corn hog producers met in Vernal on Wednesday at 2:00 PM in Uintah State Bank. Officers elected include President George O Massey, Vice President John B Eaton, Secretary Leslie Extinct, Treasurer F H Smith, with directors George A Slauch and Clarence Palmer awaiting further confirmation.

Uintah County Uintah State Bank George O Masuey John B Eaton Lesliie Extinct F H Smith Clarence Palmer George A Slauch Gen O Massey Smith Eaton Eldund

Uintah County adopts cash basis warrants payoff plan

Uintah County Treasurer Martin W. Curtis stops interest on outstanding warrants and pays them as presented. Bonding negotiations with East Lake City culminated in transfer for 8000 dollar tax anticipation note and 14000 dollar refunding bond money. Interest rates: 4 percent on notes and 5 percent on registered warrants with saved county costs and greater cash basis convenience.

Uintah County Uintah Martin W. Curtis Curtis East Lake City Intereal Cre&t

Curtis Atwood Funeral Rites Held at Davis

Curtis Atwood 34 died at his home in Maeser Saturday at 1:30 pm after an eleven month illness. Diagnosed as Hodgkins disease, an unusual lymph and blood condition, doctors found no cure. He was sent to Salt Lake for confirmation, and he fought bravely to extend his life while hoping to provide for his family.

Davis Curtis Atwood Maeser Hodgkins Atwood Salt Lake

High School Boy Takes His Own Life

Glen H Rooks a Uintah High School sophomore aged 17 shot himself at his sister’s home in Vernal. He had displayed no clear sign of distress earlier that day, though a remark to his sister hinted at troubles. Principal Noble had sent him home to rest. His close family and Mrs James Chivers reacted with shock as neighbors learned of the tragedy during preparations for a funeral.

Glen H Rooks Archie Rooks Uintah High School William Bslaugh Gien Glen James Chivers Rangely JL. G Noble Olen Noble Walter Baese William Bolaugh Curtis Atwood David Ward

Danger Explosives Warns Utah Tax Legislation

Geo A Critchlow, veteran state tax commissioner, warns that several proposed Utah tax bills threaten the state’s interests by favoring certain groups or penalizing others. He notes five measures targeting metal mines, nine on public utilities, four on insurance taxes, two on sales tax, and other provisions designed to relieve some groups at others’ expense. Continued on page four.

Geo A Critchlew Utah Critchlow Bloca Mr. Critchlow U Wés House Senate Olson

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