Road work to start on Jensen Cockleburr stretch in March
Survey crews recently finished work on the Jensen to Cockleburr road segment and the Utah state road commission plans bids for construction of the Vernal to Craig portion of U 80. The project, costing about 99000, will move the route east from the Green River bridge and employ around forty men plus a steam shovel and trucks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green River Bridge
Jensen
Cockleburr Junction
State Road Commission
Vernal
Craig
Cana Ho
K. C. Wright
Utah State Road Commission Ac
R A Gillis
Lions Club
Wright
Cockle‘oat Junction
Reef
Banke John Wash
Utah Coorado Ilam
Colorado Highway Engineers
Hna
Colorado State Road Department
Utah
Tne
Kansas Line
Green River
Myr Wright
State Commission
Ura
Jensen-Cockleburr
Jensen Bridge
Salt Lake
Uintah Land and Water Company forms new surplus investment
The Uintah Land and Water Company organized with James A Melville as president and a full slate of officers. Directors J O P Stewart E H Marshall Nebeker and others approved a surplus increase to 25 000 raising total investment to 50 000. New business openings and personnel moves follow as community notes include purchases for a clothing store and a native copper paper weight. A big Jensen sheep killed by A N Timothy weighed 165 pounds dressed with 43 pound pelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah Land and Water Company
James A Melville
Collett
J W Musager
Henry McEwan
J O P Stewart
E H Marshall
Nebeker
Hare of Vernal
Voight
J Bracken
Bascom
Mir
Melvin, Wikins
Jensen
California
Uintah Railway Company
A. N Timothy
Colorado Claims Highest Average Altitude in the United States
The Geological Survey reports Colorado has the highest average elevation at about 6 800 feet, with Wyoming close behind at 6 700 feet. Mount McKinley Alaska stands at 20 300 feet, far above Mount Whitney California at 14 496 feet, while Mount Mitchell 6 711 feet tops the Appalachians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
United States
Union
Geological Survey
Interior Department
Wyoming
Mount Whitney
California
Mount Elbert
Whitney Pass
Mount Mitchell
Department of the Interior
Clingmans Dome
Tennessee
North Carolina
Mississippi River
Missouri
Arkansas
Louisiana
Adirondacks
Mt Marcy
Mt McKinley
Mt Marry
Mt Whitney
Mount McKinley
Alaska
Deer Numbers Rising on Ashley Forest Reserve 1930
J Stewart, Supervisor of Ashley National Forest, reports 154 deer killed during the 1930 open hunting season, up from a prior year. Forest rangers estimate about 194 deer remain, with elk 50 60, mountain sheep 15 29, and bears 40 50. Predators include coyotes lynx wolves, while fur bearers decline and beaver population is under 225 on over a million acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J © Stewart
Ashley National Forest
Forest Rangers
Mars Pope Named Manager of Moab District
Mars Pope promoted to manage the Moab district for the Utah Power and Light Co overseeing Moab Green River and Thompson areas with headquarters in Moab. He will assume duties around January 15. Pope has eleven years with the Utah Power and Light and Vernal Light companies and previously served one term as Vernal city treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars Pope
Moab
The
Utah Power and Light Co
Utah Power and Light Company
Vernal Light Company
Green River
Thompsons
Pope
Utah Power & Light Company
Vernal
Nearly Quarter Million Fish Planted in Uintah Streams 1930
Cooperative effort by rod and gun clubs stock men forest rangers and others enabled the 1930 fish planting in the Ashley Forest streams and backcountry lakes. About two hundred thousand rainbow eastern brook and native trout were released from Federal and Utah state hatcheries at Saratoga Murray and White Rocks to creeks Cart Carter Ashley Thenrys Fork Coffin Beaver and Moon Lakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stretms
Ashley Forest
Forest Rangers
Carter Ashley
Thenrys Fork
Coffin
Beaver and
Moon Lakes
Saratoga
Wyoming
Murray 2Nd Whiterocks
Utah
Forest Fires Cause and Cost in United States
Last year over 134000 fires damaged about 4800 000 acres of forest land in the United States. Nine ty percent of these fires were caused by man and preventable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
High Uintahs Attract 12,900 Visitors to 1930 Recreation
In the Ashley National Forest annual report Supervisor J Stewart notes 12 900 recreationists in 1930 spending 23 00 days there Most visits came by automobile with 70 hikers and 930 other travel modes Camping drew the most people Fires were few with only five started by visitors Regions include Manila Vernal Uintah River Mosby Mountain Road Yellowst one Creek Moon Lake and districts at Roosevelt Myton Duchesne East Lake City Provo Bridger Valley Ogden and nearby communities The Uintah Mountains appeal to urban retreat seekers seeking solitude from city noise
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashley National Forest
J . Stewart
Manila
Qreen River
Rock Springs
Wyoming
Vernal
Ashley Valley
Uintah River
Mosby Mountain
Yellowstone Creek
Moon Lake
Thess
Roosevelt
Myton
Duchesne
East Lake City
Provo
Lone Tree District
Bridger Valley
Ogden
Tech
Ashley Forest
Henrys Fork
Uintah Mountains
New County Officers Take Oath of Office in January
County officers elected last November were inducted in January. Reelected officials include W L Fletcher four year commissioner Ernest Eaton two year commissioner J Emery Johnson sheriff Lester Bingham assessor Wilson Murray clerk and auditor Mrs Addis Longhurst recorder Martin W Curt treasurer Hugh W Coilton attorney Leon P Christensen surveyor. Outgoing officials are Wilford Whitlak commissioner E A Tyzack assessor Nile Hughes surveyor. Charlies De Molsy inducted as justice of the peace Vernal precinct. Other justices include Ira S Gardiner Jensen J W Olsen South Ashley George Wagdle North Ashley Arch Allen Tridel Dewey McConkie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W L Fletcher
Ernest Eaton
J Emery Johnson
Lester Bingham
Wilson Murray
Addis Longhurst
Martin W Curt
Hugh W Coilton
Leon P Christensen
Wilford Whitlak
E. A. Tyzack
Weather Report for Willow and Surrounding Areas
A weather note lists Willow and nearby locales including George W Thorne, South Dragon, Lomer Phillips Randlett, Ira Bryant, Whiterocks, Elingsford, Bennett Perry Cowen, Lapoint, Ziurphy Wilson, John H Cooks, Ou Ray Valley and Oil Larger with regional conditions. It references several individuals and places in a fragmented report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willow
George W Thorne
South Dragon
Lomer Phillips Randlett
Ira Bryant
Whiterocks
Elingsford Bennett
Perry Cowen
Lapoint
Wilson John H Cooks
Ouray Valley
Oil
Seventy Arrests for Possession and Other Offenses in 1930 Vernal
In 1930 Vernal city arrests totaled 33 by City Marshal Richard, Night Marshal Erickson, and the late City Marshal Miller. Offenses included drunkenness, possession of liquor, robbery, speeding, petit larceny, fighting, disturbing the peace, assault and battery, with 645 dollars in fines, eight days of labor on streets, and two stolen cars recovered for other counties plus one locally owned vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal
Uintah Faces Strong Uintah Basin Showdowns This Week
Uintah and Duchesne clash after losses as Carbon and Green River prepare to meet Roosevelt and Ferron in a slate of Basin games. Duchesne carries late, Uintah eyes a comeback with steady coaching and determined players amid a tough schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah
South Summit
Duchesne
Cal Davis
Red Devils
Roosevelt
South Summits
Uintah Basin
Carbon Ad
Green River
Carbon
Besten
The Rise of the City and the End of Isolation
An optimistic view argues towns must embrace change as cities rise and small communities submerge. The speaker notes business shifts from storekeeper to merchant as progress demands, and praises newspapers for connecting isolated farmers and communities across the nation.
Change and Progress Across Time Pushing for Better Ways
The passage argues that clinging to past methods due to tradition prevents improvement. It urges embracing change when a long-standing practice has limits, and states that stopping progress means being finished. The tone emphasizes practical reason over inertia.
Businessmen Must Take Risks to Stay In The Running
The article argues that progress requires occasional bold action and stepping into discomfort. It says many people prefer comfort but to truly understand what is happening, leaders must confront challenges, even if it feels risky. It urges going up on the roof to see the storm clearly.
Buying Now While the Market Stays Favorable
Urges readers to study newspaper ads and purchase needed goods while conditions remain advantageous. Copyright 1920 by A D Stone. Published by The Vernal Express in cooperation with The Vernal Lions Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D Stone
The
Vernal Expresa
Verna Lionas Club
City Council Plans to Revise Ordinance and Preserve Enacted Laws
At a regular City Council meeting, officials discussed revising ordinances last updated in 1918 and preserving recent enactments. The council referred the issue to laws committees for investigation and a report next meeting. Three youths arrested for liquor possession sought fines remittance. Mayor Calder reduced each from 39 to 10 dollars. The Expresa withheld the youths names for parental reasons. Justice Carter’s six month report showed seven cases disposed, 450 dollars in fines, 7150 dollars collected by jail or remittance. The city’s financial report by Recorder DeMolly showed a balance of 1464825 dollars, bonded indebtedness of 2500000 dollars, and net worth of 4459700 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HI Wr Colton
Calder
Expresa
Chase Carter
Hf Gh
DeMolly
Siddoway Made Chairman of Commissioners in Uintah County
Uintah County officials were sworn in and reorganized. W H Siddoway was elected chairman, Ernest Eaton took charge of roads and bridges, and Eaton became chair of the county fair board while Fletcher assigned the library post. The board approved several appointments and noted partial qualification status for two constables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Eaton
W.E Whitlock
Uintah County
Fletcher
W H Siddoway
Ernest Faton
W. H. Siddoway
County Fair Board
Fietcher
Library
Board of Education
Board of Commissioners
40000 Rainbow Trout Plan for Ashley Valley Stocking
About 40000 rainbow trout reared in two ponds at Whiterocks hatchery will be planted in Ashley and Brush creeks next spring. Fish will be 7 inches or longer at release to boost survival, with careful feeding and habitat checks to prevent starvation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitterocks
Ashley Valley
Whiterocks State Fish Hatchery
State Fish and Game Department
Uintah County
Ashley
Brush Creeks
United County
Uintah State Bank Declares 12 Percent Dividend
The Uintah State Bank held its annual stockholders meeting on January 1931 with all directors reelected and officers kept in place. The president announced a 12 percent dividend, a $30 000 surplus, over $160 000 cash on hand, no borrowings, and no re discounts. A copy of the bank report to the state bank commissioner appears elsewhere in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah State Bank
Lantery Éth
Shooting Over Day Debt Near Craig Ends in Fatality
Joseph Jones a cattleman from Craig Cole and a hired man were shot at the Farmer ranch in Axial basin 18 miles south of Craig after an argument over hay debt. E J Farmer 60 is held by Moffat county officers. Sheriff Tom Blevins says Farmer fired the shots. Jones 65 years old survived by his widow and was a former Moffat County sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Jones
Craig
Cole
Mr Jones
Axial Basin
E J Farmer
Moffat County
Tom Blevins
Jones
Farmer
Jon
Beyins
Glenwood Springs
Blevins Jones
Broffat
Roy Taylor Chosen Chairman of Board of Education
Roy Taylor of Lapoint was made chairman of the county board of education at its regular meeting Monday. He then moved to appoint Rus sell Todd as Vice President, making both presiding officers. A. G Goodrich remains clerk while Mrs Robert Witmer remains treasurer. Maughan, newly elected from Mae ser, was installed as a member and will watch proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Taylor
Lapoint
County Board of Education
Taylor
Russell Todd
Utah State Agricultural College
Gun Club to Elect Officers January 19
Uintah County Gun Club to hold annual election January 19 after a January 13 meeting to elect new officers. The club, one of the largest in the Uintah Basin, supports fish and game issues and preservation of hunting and fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gun Club
Uintah
Sportamena Club
Wintah Basin
Utah
Proof Through Judge Questioning Eye Injury
A prisoner responds to a judge asking for proof of an eye injury with a quip about presenting a black and white item as evidence. The exchange hints at a courtroom moment tied to credibility and proof.
Vernal Community Notes and Local Elections
Thirty years ago in Vernal the Uintah county delegates to the National Livestock association will travel to Salt Lake City for the event on the 16th to 18th. Miss Thosella Calder begins teaching the primary department at Vernal school replacing Mrs Saddle Ho'daway, and Mrs Rose Hardy is added as teacher. Uintah Creamery elects T OC McNell as president with George Merkley and 8S P Dillman as directors. Ward E Pack serves as secretary and treasurer. Leslie Ashton returns to his old quarters. A new George A Lowe building will be used for 5. Phillip Stringham, foreman for the Balt Lake company, reports assessment work on the sand and asphaltum property will be completed today, with a 47-man force kept on the job for a week to secure another year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pops
Hennison
Charles & Carter
John N Davis
John Hacking
Uintah County
National Livestock Association
Salt Lake City
Thosella Calder
Vernal School
Saddle Ho’daway
Rose Hardy
Uintah Creamery
McNell
George Merkley
Dillman
Siddeway
Mark Bitty
Ward E Pack
Leslie Ashton
George A Lowe Company
Froom
Phillip Stringham
Balt Lake Company
Stringham
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cockleburr
Berend
Ashley Forest Reserve
Uintahs
High Uintahs
Weather Report
Mis BA As
Bi "Doctor Ss Towns
Broadway
Siddoway
Eaton
Ile
E J
Todd
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