Vernal Twenty Years Ago Bridge and town growth in Myton
Government calls for bids to build the Duchesne River bridge at foot of Fifth Street Myton costs estimated at 25000 dollars. Cement supplies en route for Myron. A cement brick factory and cement blocks will start when weather allows. Planned townsite buildings include a State Bank Calvert & Waugh Mercantile Co and Dr Hirths dentist near a new hotel. Local chatter hints of substantial Myton activity next spring with other reservation towns urged to keep pace. Also notes a Vernal bachelor seeking an ideal wife and a baby boy born to Mr and Mrs John Scott O Donnell city attorney Tom O Donnell receives bond proceedings approval. Jennie Alexander and Earl Caldwell wed in Millard. Vernal to host a large ward reunion. ice cutting to start Jan 24. Calder Dros Ice Co.
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Duchesne River
Sifth Street
Myton
Charley
Myron
State Bank of Mton
Calvert & Waugh Mercantile Company
Hirth
Beuuine
Vernalrag
Garett O Donnell
Kennedys
Stork
Bir
John Scott Tom O Donnell
J T Hammond
State Land Board
Vernal City Water Works
Vernal
Jennie Alexander
Earl Caldwell
George Searle
Mill Ward
Calder Dros
Vernal Community News Highlights From 1899 to 1960
Summary of a Vernal Utah era report detailing a stake tabernacle land purchase and foundation planning, key committee appointments, and ongoing rock quarrying. It notes domestic advisory reforms, the 1960 marriage of Mebert Hall and Eda Wardle, a reception for Edwin and Lizzie Colton, and multiple local births.
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State Presidency
High Council
Bishops of Wards
Samuel R. Bennion
Reuben
Cillatt James Hacking
Gen. D Merkley
Lycurgus Johnson
Ward Jack
Waldemar Lubbert
Geo A. Davis
Herbert Tyzack
Tyzack
John Merkiey Mebert
Midway
Eda Wardle
Verne
Glines Ward
Tory
Wm O’'Neil
Oneil
Bishop & D Coletons
Edwin
Lizzie Colton
Salt Lake Temple
Joeph
Alice
Lehi Hens Produce Million Dollar Poultry Industry
The Lehi poultry sector exceeds one million dollars in annual revenue with about 1200 egg cases produced weekly. The Utah Poultry Producers Co operative Association supports a nationwide attention driven by producer ownership and cooperative marketing.
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Lehi
Utah
Utah Poultry Producers
American Fork
Utah County
Utah to Spend $15 Million on State Improvements Next Year
Governor Dern reports Utah plans about 15.8 million dollars in construction and maintenance for 1930. Roads, state buildings, and utilities are included with anticipated federal aid and winter work to stabilize employment. The plan contemplates tax anticipation notes as a financing option.
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H C Baldridge
Haldridge
P Bb Yfood
Commissioner of Public Works
University of Idaho
Department of Public Works
Maéria
Dern
Utah
Appreciation for Help in Locating Ex Soldiers
Post Commander of Witbeck American Legion thanks Verna Express for cooperation in locating ex soldiers and dependents eligible under the Adjusted Compensation Law. Since January 2 final date for claims, six claims totaling several thousand dollars were filed with newspaper help boosting the effort.
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Wallis
Witbeck
American Legion
Verna Express
Aten
Free Building Material from Ashley National Forest Available
Abundant free timber assets from the Ashley National Forest were moved to farming communities in Uintah Basin during November and December, more than in any previous year. Farmers may obtain by house logs shed timbers and poles for farm development without a permit as part of the Betted Building campaign amid favorable weather and good roads.
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National Forest
Untah Basin
Yars
Ashley National Forest
Parm
Uintah
Duchesne
National Wool Corporation Advances in 1930 Wool Clips
The National Wool Marketing Corporation formed under the Farm Board aims to centralize wool selling through cooperatives. It plans pre shearings advances on 1930 clips, with membership open to grower organizations and a target under 50 million pounds for initial operation. Local groups may merge to reach 3000000 pounds to qualify for handling and sale. Temporary officers will be replaced as regional joiners come in.
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National Wool Corporation
Intermountain
Weaer
Whal
National Wool Marketing Corporation
Federal Farm Board
Natonal Wool Corporation
Producers Association
San Angelo
Texas
National Corporation
National Woolgrowers S Association
Netlonal Woolertners Association
United States
National
Wooolgrowers = association
Unusual New Ship For Lindbergh What Is Colonel Planning To Do
A new fast high powered Lockheed Sirius monoplane tested near Burrank hints at Lindberghs next move. Experts estimate speeds up to 200 mph with cruising range around 5300 miles and a fuel heavy fuselage. The Lone Eagle may explore routes or tour, as the aviation world watches his plans with Mrs. Lindbergh.
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Lindbergh
Colonel
Burrank Clalif
Lone Eagle
Colonel Lindbergh
Goodrich Silvertown
Death of Mrs Fraughton at Ninety One in Ashley
Mrs Mary Jane Fraughton of Ashley ward died Tuesday afternoon from general debility after a nine week illness at age ninety one. Funeral Friday at Ashieyyard schoolhouse. Born June 23 1838 in San Francisville Missouri to Thurston and Mary Barleen Simpson. Survived by spouse George Fraughton deceased twenty four years, twelve children from marriage, and many grandchildren great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
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Mary Jane Fraughton
Ashiey Ward
Ashieyyard School
Mary Jane Simpson
San Francisville
Missouri
Thurston
Mary
Barleen Simpson
George Fraughton
Salt Lake City
Fraughton
Ashley Valley
Elian Peters
Ashley
Alonzo William David
Deceph Fraughton
Park City
Martha Harris
John Benson
Iowa
D Benson
William Merrill of Naples Dies After Long Suffering
William Merrill of Naples dies at 1 1 2 after a year of illness from stomach cancer. Born August 30 1809 in Paraase Cache County Utah he moved with family to White River then Jensen before returning to Naples. Survived by wife Marr S Lybbert ten children and ten grandchildren with sisters and brothers listed. Funeral set for Friday January 2 at the Naples Chapel.
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Ward
William Merrill
Naples
Merrill
Babe
Salt Lake Clinic
Naples Chapeh
Wilam
Porter Berrill
Ben
Paraase
Cache County
Utah
Porter William and
Tarriett
Amelia Remington Merrill
Merril
White River
Mr Merrill
Marr S. Lybbert
Jensen
Bluebell Ward
Trene Gale Stainbow
Porter Merrill
Jucille Winkler
Rector Line
Willam Merrill
Elven Murray Stops in Vernal for Stay
Elven Murray of Dutchesne is staying in Vernal for the present, with no indicated plans or dates for departure. Local observers note the temporary residence and any forthcoming movements may be announced later.
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Elven Murray
Vernal
Idaho Wool Growers foresee strong 1930 markets
A statement from the Idaho Wool Growers Association, via NW oC Clair, predicts a good wool and lamb year for 1930, with no major price jumps but fair net returns. It notes a $22,000,000 revenue from marketed products, lambs and wool, and outlines farm aid funds to bolster profits and support cooperative marketing under federal guidelines.
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Idaho
NW Oc Clair
Seceretir
Clase
Claar
Clarr
Guidaiines
Federal Farm Board
Morrill Occupy Lewis Camp Cabin for Ill Morill
Mr and Mrs Horace Morrill occupy a Lewis camp cabin to provide medical assistance for Morrill who has been very ill for some time.
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Horace Morrill
Lewis Camp
Ki« Morr
Christmas Visit Ties Freestone Family to Logan Guests
Miss Beulah Freestone spent Christmas in Logan with friends and returned to Vernal with guest Leé Olsen. Olsen is a guest at the Freestone home, while Sami and Dutah are noted as guests of Miss Hazel Sowarda.
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Beulah Freestone
Logan
Vernal
Leé Olsen
Freestone
Sami
Dutah" Cannon
Hazel Sowarda
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Wit Beck
Express
Ashley Forest
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