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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1923

Page

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State highway through Diamond Mountain would open markets

Local Commercial club urges Vernal Daggett county officials to press for designating the Vernal to Manila road as a state highway. If approved, funds from forestry and state road programs could develop a 70 mile link, creating a north south route to Yellowstone and boosting tourism and local commerce.

Diamond Mountain Grand Junction Douglas Creek Rangely Mesa Verde Colorado Yellowstone Park South Park Park Vernal Ashley National Forest Dimond Mountain Manila Dagget County Clup Cty Council Wm. H. Siddoway Daggett County Siddeway Forestry Highway Fund Charles de Molsy, Jr Forest Development Fund Forest Highway Fund State Road Commission Ashley Forest Wyoming Mesa Vettle Yellowstone National Parks Utah Zion’s National Park Fga Cla&s Nock Springs

Utah Wins Largest 1923 Reclamation Survey Allocation

Congressmen announce Utah received the top survey funds for new reclamation projects for the year ending June 30, 1923. Weber, Cache valley, Box Elder and Uintah county plans will be studied, with potential favorable reports as funds become available. Colton also introduces a Silver Commission concurrent resolution to influence silver use in international monetary systems and market stabilization. Hearings were held in Washington on January 4 and 5.

Washington,d C Utah Don B H. Colton Reclamation Service Colton Weber Cache Valley Box Elder Uintah County Davis Colton Kay Houe Silver Commission Washington

Vernal Doctors Form Unified Practice in Town

Vernal unveils a unique medical partnership as Dr George H Christy Dr M Garrett O Donnell Dr Homer E B Rich and Dr M J Francke join in one office suite. The cooperative model provides shared laboratory reception and telephone services, aiming to prevent disease and offer superior care.

Coltharp Untah State Pan Dy George H. Crutes Vernal United States Cafamon Georgea H. Christy M. Garrett O'Donnell Homer EB. Rich M. J. Francké

St Louis Bans Arbuckle Films From 75 Theatres

St Louis Missouri January 6 Motion Picture Exhibitors League announces no Bur lun Arbuckle films will be shown in any theatre owned by league members Seventy five of the ninety motion picture theatres in St Louis are league members and the ban stands pending reinstatement of the films prior policy

St. Louis Bans Arbuckle St’ Louis Baron Arhuckle Astor League of

Maeser Mourns Loss of Old Resident Mrs Bodily

Obituary notes the death of Mrs. Harriet Roberts Bodily of Maeser on January 6 1923 born September 8 1849 in Council Bluffs Iowa she emigrated to Utah with her parents and helped found the Ashley valley community She had twelve children ten living and was active in Relief Society Primary and religion work Funeral services were January 8 with the Uintah Academy Glee Club performing and interment in Maeser cemetery

Robert Bodily Maeser Harriet Roberts Bodily Council Bluffs Iowa Utah Kaysville Davis County Salt Lake Areg Robert Bodily Ashley Valley Vernal Boddy Shoe Relief Society Myra Sylvangus Gollett Nelson Merkley Uintab Academy Glee Club Wm. FP Hanson Hanson Aleg John L. McConakie Philip Sttingham Janey Hacking John N. Davis Joseph P. Hacking Carl Reed Sterling Bodily Orén Marcellas Lyle Jones Arizona Delecty Nelson Huntington Mary J. Layton David Coutty Ed Bodily Preston Idaho Christopher Bodily

Christmas Seal Sale Progress in Uintah County

Supt. H S Olson, chairman of the Christmas Seals sale committee for Uintah county, reports $231.59 already received and says Uintah may reach $300 when all reports come in. He expects most remaining pledges soon, and the final total should be close to that mark.

H. S. Olson Uintah County Olson Obélilaves

Girl Shot by Bandits Taken to Home in Dragest

Miss Roylance Fitzgerald, attacked by two bandits on a county highway near Sandy in early December, was removed to her home in Dragest. Doctors say her condition improved but she will likely be paralyzed for life.

Roylance Fitzgerald Sandy Toma Phyllis

Vernal Boy Killed In Mill Accident to be Buried Sunday

Jack Shaffer of Vernal was killed Monday in a saw mill accident while working. Ernest Eaton, his father, will bring the body to Watson for burial this Saturday. Shaffer recently wed, and his bride travels with the body. He is brother to Mrs. William Eb. Witbeck Jr. and Ike Shaffer. Funeral is set for Sunday at 1 p.m. in the Second Ward Chapel.

Tueday Everett Washington Jack Shaffer Pyros Ernest Eaton Ernest V. Eaton Watson Mr.Shaffer William EB. Witbeck, Jr Ike Shaffer Vernal Second Ward

Big Crowd Hears Lecture by Prof Douglass

A large audience attended Sunday 4:30 lectures at Vogue Theatre. Prof Earl Douglass of the Dinosaur Monument Jensen delivered a highly praised history lecture on Beginnings in History. Next Sunday Rev G A Downey plans a talk on Why a High School Education with special music.

Vogue Theatre Earl Douglass Jensen Douglass G A. Downey

Supreme Court to Hear Sheep Killing Case

The U S Supreme Court will hear oral arguments January 9 in the Williams Bascom sheep killing case. Defendants argue the July 1920 slayings at Blue Mountain eastern end involved Colorado and Utah interests. attorneys John R R Clark Meeker and Walter Dixon Denver will present for the defense. The decision affects Utah and Colorado parties and carries wide significance.

United States Supreme Court Washington WmsBascom Blue Mountain Colorado John RR. Clark Meeker, Goldrady Walter Dixon Daenvar Coloradda

Vernal Lumber Company Adds Implement Line

W. G. Bartholomew, agent for Oliver Ghilled Prow Works, transfers the farm implement line to Vernal Lumber Company. They plan a large implement shed east of the lumber office and housing for machinery. Neal and Allan shift to the automobile line. G. W. Batey will push Oliver Chirect goods with the lumber business.

W. G. Bartholomew Oliver Ghilled “Prow Grent Neal-Allan Motor Company Vernal Lumber Company Re . Messia Neal Allan G. W. Batse Oliver Chirect

Hog Shipment to Salt Lake Nets Raisers Profit

E D Smith returned from Salt Lake City with a drive of 315 feeder hogs sold to Archie McFarlane and son at their private yard. The shipment saved commissions and yardage, delivering $5.80 per hundredweight after costs, with hogs averaging 108 pounds and a five day transport to Watson and Salt Lake amid a storm.

Farm Bureau Salt Lake Watson Vernal E. D. Smith Salt Lake City Archie McFarlane and Son McFarland and Son Don Ashby Ikea Ross Tom McKennchnie A Parry Harry Southam and Son Wir. Smith Uintah Railway Mr. Smith Peterson Smith Astley Valley Gome

Vernal Bank Honors Uintah County Club Members

Alistair State Bank of Vernal offers dollar savings prizes to all boys and girls who complete club projects next year. Awards include best Standard Calf Club and best Standard Pig Club purebred prizes. The program aims to foster thrift and future prosperity in Uintah County with leaders Forrest Slawsh and Erstad Peterson guiding 4H youth efforts.

Alistair State Bank of Vernal Hay Utah Uintah Pat Uwintah Forrest Slawsh Eristug ‘Peterson Unital Basin

Miss Nellie Douglass Stricken With Paralysis

Sunday afternoon Prof. Earl Douglass dined with Dr. and Mrs Homer E Rich when a phone report said Miss Nellie Douglass suffered a paralysis attack. Dr. Riel and Prof. Douglass rushed to the Douglas home at the Dinosaur quarry where she, aged 68, was found unable to speak and severely listless.

Aftar Ipctare Earl Douglass Homer E. Rich Nelle Douglass Riel Douglass Jen Nisg Douglass The Douglas Dinosaur Quarry

Parents Plan Big Meeting Next Thursday in Vernal

The Vernal Party-Teachers association has secured the Vernal Commercial club hall for a social meeting Thursday evening at 7 30 to discuss a bond issue for a new high school building. Sander of the Ashley Coop will be principal speaker with a 25 minute talk followed by discussion. Community singing, a vocal solo by Miss Clela Young, a reading by a pupil from Miss Nelson's department, and a selection from Opera Chrysanthemum directed by Principal Olsen will be featured.

Toaehers’ Association Hely Sfor Tuair Isabling Sander Ashley Coop Tod Charlea Lewis Clela Young Nelson Olsen the Central Chrysanthem

Federal Building Bids Reopened For March

The Vernal federal building project will reopen for bids in March after two bids at 47,500 and 45,900 were rejected as too high. About 39,000 is planned for the building and 6,050 for inside equipment and superintendent salary. Local contractor M. E. Oaks, who submitted bids late, arrived after the others.

M. E. Oaks Washington

Public Health Clinic Opens in City Safety Building

The United States Public Health Service along with Utah Board of Health opens a clinic in the Public Safety Building under Dr. W. A. Colton. The team will see patients Mondays Wednesdays Fridays 9 am to 4 30 pm and Tuesdays Thursdays 1 pm to 4 pm. The clinic aims to improve city health and urges examination for anyone with suspected tuberculosis.

Era Clinic Tao Yarlong Xinds Public Safety United States Public Health Service Utah Stats Board of Health Uish Public Health Chiair W. A. Colton

Legion Auxiliary Meeting Reports Active Start for 1923

The regular monthly meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary was held Monday evening at 7 34 with a good attendance. Newly elected officers presided and the entertainment committee of Mrs Sallie Curry Elizabeth Witbeck and Jennie Workman was appointed along with the membership committee Ethel Rich Eva Ashton and Violet Harrison. Other committees will be announced soon. Those eligible are urged to secure membership cards for 1923. By laws with amendments were read and accepted.

American, Legion Auxiliary Mra Sallie Curry Elizabeth Witbeck Jennie Workman Ethel Rich Eva Ashton Violet Harrison Carde

Roosevelt Standard Upgrades Presses and Equipment

The Roosevelt Standard reports recent upgrades including a new job press paper cutter and mailing machine. The shop has installed fresh type for its job department to modernize operations and increase efficiency.

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Yellow Stone National Park Prof U. S. Supreme Court Vernal ‘Bank Nellie Douglass Isaz Brand Sanders Federal U.S. Public Health Sec .Service Legion Auxurary Meeting Bank of Vernal BANK National Vipenh Basin
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