U H S Basketeers Champions of Eastern Utah Division
Maeser mass meeting heard arguments on bond issues to fund school improvements in Uintah county. Speakers included board members Siddoway Caldwell Hoeft and others. Bond plan aims to add rooms at Tridel Ouray Lapoint and Fort Duchesne, with junior high needs met by using Unitah high school building. Summary notes limited by venue and partial text.
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Mr. Henderson
Tridell
Ouray
Lapoint
Fort Duchesne
Vernal Central
Unitah High School
Henderson
Tunnel Under Roof-O'- World To Enrich Nation
The Vernal Express relays Popular Mechanics envisioning a Rocky Mountain tunnel from Toland to the east, reducing a 90 mile rail run. The project would be mined from dual slopes, with eight foot water tunnel and cross cuts, later electrified, improving access to coal oil and public lands in western Colorado and eastern markets.
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Moffat
Colorado
United States
Mississippi Basin
Charles DeMoisy Jr Elected President of Vernal Chamber
At the Vernal Chamber of Commerce annual meeting in the courthouse Charles DeMoisy Jr the Ashley National Forest supervisor was elected president unanimously. Others named as officers and directors included L H Arlan Noel Preas Hyrum B Calder Rae Ashton Harmony Sowards E J Young Jr John Bennion Wallace Hicks with five directors elected and discussions on supporting the school bond and protecting the dinosaur quarry led by Prof Earl Douglass.
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Vernal Chamber of Commerce
Court House
Charles DeMoisy, Jr
Ashley National Forest
LL. H Arlan
Vernal Auto Company
Noel Preas
Bank of Vernal
Hyrum B Cader
Calder Bros. Creamery
Rae Ashton
Harmony Sowards
Continental Oil Company
E. J. Young, Jr
John Benanion
Uintad State Bank
Wallace Hicks
Consolidated Wagon and Machine Company
Mr. Ashton
Mr. Press
Sowards
Calder
Bennion
Mr Young
Hicks
I. Sander
G. A. Downey
Chamber of Commerce
Sander
W . Henderson
Central Committee
Earl Douglass
E. Peterson
Prof. Douglass
Uintah
Douglass
Dinosaar
Bond Fight Across Uintah County Education Rally
A 1924 Utah letter argues that opposition to school funding harms growth. It urges building senior and junior high and grade schools to attract progressive families and wealthy movers who will support debt payments. The author warns that hostility to education drives people away and cripples schools.
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Uintah County
Chase, Bartlett
Tridel
Utah
Bond best for Tridell to build essential facilities
The text argues that funding permanent school buildings in Tridell is cheaper than creating temporary housing for students in makeshift setups. It states this year is crucial to bond the district to provide essential facilities and claims Tridell supports the bond 100 percent, attributed to Bishop Horace Morrill.
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Tridell
Horace Morrill
Former Assessor Backs Bond Urging Public Support
Former assessor GEO E Wilkins advocates for a bond proposal. He urges voters to approve the measure as the best course under present circumstances, urging civic backing and public trust in local governance.
From a heavy taxpayer on bonds and civic duty
The speaker contrasts two citizen types in a town: progressive builders who support community bonds and self centered drifters who equate happiness with money. He argues bonds need no defense to the former, and that the latter realize money cannot save them after death.
Uintah County High Rashee Vote Appeal
A brief urging a no vote on March 8 warns that voting no keeps students housed and avoids costs. It contrasts with a yes position urging support for the measure, suggesting financial relief and stability for students facing eviction. The message frames the issue as a choice between housing security and increased expenses.
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Uintah County High
Religious use of schools not illegal says Dr Jensen
Dr C N Jensen state superintendent of public instruction says the state constitution and 1921 1923 laws prohibit using school buildings for religious purposes while in session. He argues that rental by religious groups may be allowed when not in use for classwork and notes public funds cannot be appropriated for churches. The full statement, printed in the Tribune, counters attorney general Cluff's opinion as misinterpreting the constitution.
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C. N. Jenson
Harvey H. Clim
Jensen
Cluf
Jansen
Cluft
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Boards of Education
Ulatah High School basketball team crowns Eastern Utah champs
The Ulatah High School five swept Price events in a round robin against Carbon High Ferron and Green River to finish undefeated and claim the Eastern Utah division title. Vernal Chamber of Commerce telegram hailed the victory as a beacon for home fans.
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Uistah County
Vernal Sad
Ulatah Basin
Ulatah High Scheol
Price
Jas
A. B. Thomas
Vernal Chamber of Commerce
Felks
Carbos
Vietory
Carlton High
Gamig
U. S
Carbon High
Ferron
Green River
Ui H. B. Boys
Meredith Dies Wednesday Evening After Brief Illness
Attorney L N Meredith, a prominent Vero attorney and former county attorney, died Wednesday evening Feb 27 around 6 PM after a brief illness from uremic poisoning. He suffered until Tuesday noon, then loss of consciousness until death. Funeral services were set for Friday at Congregational Church at 2 PM with Rev. G A Downey presiding.
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L. N. Meredith
Biaines
G. A. Downey
Salt Lake and Denver Railroad Starts Crew 10 Work
Salt Lake City Feb 24 work began on the Salt Lake and Denver railroad. A crew is ten miles east of Springville in Hobble Creek canyon with plans to expand. funds secured from eastern and local sources. President Simon Bamberger says no borrowed money and aims to finish by the Moffat tunnel completion, about three years of financing ahead.
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Salt Lake City
Salt Lake & Denver
Publc Utilities Commission
Springville
Hobble Creek Canyon
Simon Bamberger
Moffat
Salt Lake & Denver Railroad
Uintah Basin
the Utilities Commission
Hae, Bak,Lake & Denver Railroad
Utah
Tribune
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BOND
PEI
Uintail County
New York City
Vernal Express
Popular Mechanics
David H. Moffat
Rockies
Rollins Pass
Corona
Cloudland
Tolland
Sam
Geo
E Wilkins
Harvey H. Cluff
Robi
L. N. “Meredith
Brief
Salt Lake and Denver Railroad Company
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