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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1925
Page
1
Utah reports higher prices and production across dairy cattle crops and canneries. Highlights include butter, cheese, and condensed milk totals, mine profits, and pine mill activity amid changing wage and tax conditions.
The Moffat tunnel near Denver is about one third complete and ahead of schedule. Progress shows 6,500 feet bored from the east portal and 5,490 from the west, with cross-cuts totaling 420 feet. The main heading has reached James Peak 6,316 feet from the west, and enlargement work proceeds at twice the speed of the front heading.
The new county board began work Monday noon and worked through Wednesday evening on appointments and routine matters. Roy Taylor became chairman of the poor fund. W L Fetcher chaired the courthouse and grounds and joined the library board. A B Richardson led roads and bridges and fair grounds. County Treasurer William Henderson’s resignation was accepted for January 15 when a successor is named. Range stock valuations set. ranges sheep eight dollars per head, pure breds sixteen, cattle one to two years ten, others thirteen. dairy cattle valued from thirty-nine to forty dollars per head.
Charles F. Tucker manager of the Red Front garage plans a spring construction of a steam heated modern building over the existing structure to avoid losing trade. The new facility will be modern in every respect with a second floor stock storage room.
The Uintah Basin Farmer marks its first birthday with a standout two tone cover showing Basin scenes. The 16 page issue includes timely articles on local needs and growth, plus a Brand Page to help stockmen locate and claim stray stock.
California health statistician Harlet E. Tingler warned New York that cigarette smoking endangers women more than men. She cited rising female mortality and the strain of modern life on young to middle aged women, saying women cannot withstand tobacco effects.
The Uintah Basin in Utah is described as mineral rich with copper ore shipments from the Dyer mine near Vernal and extensive unprospected deposits. Gold placer from Green River sands, large untapped iron and coal beds, and a major bituminous shale potential are noted. Hydrocarbons are prominent with a gilsonite estimate of 150,000,000 tons and 36,000 tons shipped in 1923 to markets such as St Louis.
County commissioners order longer service hours for offices. Past noon break ranged from 1.5 hours and some closed at 4:30 p m. Now offices will open at 9:00 a m and close at 5:00 p m with a one hour noon period.
The Denver and Salt Lake Western Railroad seeks ICC approval to build the Dotsero cutoff linking the Moffat tunnel western portal to Dotsero on the D&RGW. The 41.3 mile alignment will cut Denver Salt Lake City distance by 173 miles, cost about 2.5 million dollars, and form a straight, low gradient route with four sharp curves. Surveys were filed with the government two months ago.
The Uintah County commission named deputy assessors to help County Assessor James M. Shaffer with the 1925 assessment. Lists include Andrew Vernon, B. Snow, J. M. Allred, Andrew Dudley Jr, A. M. Lyman, D. L. Bills, A. O. Cloward, J. William Workman, Wallace E. Oaks, and William Holmes. A second deputy for other territory will be appointed later. Charles A Hardy was approved to assess Vernal city property except places of business, uncertain if he will accept. All deputies began work this week.
Representative William H. Siddo way appeared at the Unitah school board meeting on Monday afternoon despite medical advice. The event drew attention as his attendance contrasted with his physician’s wishes.
Utah turkeys fetched a premium in New York markets with twenty carloads selling for Christmas and Thanksgiving. Benjamin Brown reports prices more than 5 cents a pound above competing birds due to superior quality. He returns to Salt Lake City and notes 1925 looks promising for the Utah poultry industry. Brown to present a detailed report at a joint board meeting Saturday and discuss plans for 1925, including conventions, stocking, chick orders, and officer nominations.
The city council discussed the Vernal water system report and approved a purchase of art steel insulation bands from Colorado Fuel and Iron at 15 cents each, down from 32 cents. W. S. Henderson, head of the Water Committee, noted the bands, designed by Frank Hatch, save time and prevent leaks.
Monday noon the Uintah county officers elect were sworn in by the county board. A. S. Richardson was sworn in as 4 year commissioner replacing Fred Feltch, Roy Taylor was elected to a 2 year term. Richardson becomes board chairman and both men have prior Uintah county service. The board adjourned to meet at 1 30 p m.
The inaugural address of Governor George Dern emphasizes the sovereignty of the people, oath to defend the constitution, and mutual duty of citizens and officials. It cautions against partisan rancor and urges faithful execution of laws and unity beyond elections.
Jay Carter the 12 year old son of Mr and Mrs Charles Carter died Sunday night of pneumonia after a brief illness He was the family's oldest child Mrs Carter is 1 and the tenth of her son Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the Vernal Second Ward chapel at 1 o clock details to be published next week
Vernal students Lowe Ashton E Harold Calder Zelph Calder Maud Martin Calvin Marshall Ralph Siddeway Thora King Gladys McCoy Thorn Hatch Theorsa Erekson and Manfred R Martin enroll at the University of Utah this year Enrollment nears 2500 reflecting high attendance President George Thomas expresses satisfaction with turnout and campus utilization All available space in classrooms laboratories filled to capacity
Sheriff L Richardson takes over three room suite in the county offices after the new vault is built. County Attorney Charles DeMoisy assumes office Monday, vacating J T Mc Connell's former rooms which he will retain uptown. The expansion aims to improve handling of juvenile cases and other matters needing privacy.
Ll. H. Allan manager announces Allan Chevrolet will take over quarters in the Ashby Co op block on February 1. Leslie Ashton Hardware moves across the street into its newly completed building.
Supervisor Charien DeMolly Jr of the Ashley forest department reports 2000 of the forest funds set aside for the flea funding starting July 1 1925 may be used for surveying the Vernal Manila road. The plan anticipates aiding the 50000 forest funds available for road construction by cooperating agencies.
State Senator T. W. O'Donnell and his wife, Dr. M. Garrett O'Donnell, left Wednesday morning for Salt Lake City. They will be absent during the current session of the state legislature.
Charles DeMolsy Jr acting as secretary reports a flood of inquiries about Vernal Ashley valley and Uintah Basin. Requests come from Tarrineton Wyoming Torrance California Grand Junction Colorado Meeker Colorado Montezuma Kansas Murdo South Dakota. Inquiries focus on schools districts high schools and colleges. The club seeks literature and maps to better answer questions.
William H. Siddeway and B. O. Colton were reelected to the Uintah school board on Monday. Siddeway remains president with Colton as vice president and William C. Marshall as treasurer. T. J. Caldwell and William Hoeft also serve as members. The board conducted routine business and briefly met county commissioners to adjust minor tax matters.
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