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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1938

Page

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Vernal Jail Breaker Held In California

A federal complaint filed in Salt Lake City charges Walter J Monka 18 with Federal Motor Vehicle Theft Act violations after his escape from Uintah County Jail Vernal last month He allegedly stole a car owned by William Edwin Collyer to flee with two fellow convicts en route to Grand Junction Colorado Local reports note Monka was captured in Oakland California and awaits further federal action The case highlights ongoing efforts by the FBI to pursue escaped inmates statewide

Federal Bureau of Investigation Salt Lake Walter J Monka U 3 Oakiand Calif Liewall Uintah County Vernal Mederal Hewag William Edwin Collyer Famerr Famerr) Services For Heber 5 Grand Junction Colo Camm Uintah Associated Press Monica Oakland Pfel T Pontha Calder Los Hospital Salt Lake City Weh Olson Gintah Ophirol Earl Thompson Con Bollintet Fairview Mona Ward Ymmia Mott YMIMA Uitan Olsot Aia Ominyor Fairvigw Viahtas Beun Loyal Olson Paw Rex P Yon Lloyd N Olson George F Olson Fairvlew Maeser Ward Pvery Board of Education L G Noble Heberts Olson Uintah High School Mint School

Prison Break: Manks Escape From Uintah County Jail

Manks was held in Uintah county jail on December 1 for robbery when he and two companions escaped through a prick wall. One companion Dale Henry Ghreeves of Grand Junction Cole surrendered the following day, but Charles Mrajesk) remains at large.

Manks Uintah County Dale Henry Ghreeves Grand Junction Cole Charles Mrajesk Tehune

Governor names H B Calder to Farm Debt Adjustment Committee

Governor Henry H Binod A Ray Eking of Provo Washam filled three state board seats including the state board of agriculture with Henry Ey l Ancson Payson dies, Walter Daiste Salt Lake to replace George Hobson Hoytsville. Hyrum B Calder Vernal named to the Farm Debt Adjustment Committee replacing Seth Jr. Mary A Robbins Murray to replace D A McMillan who resigned after a victory. Mrs Ann M Kopp Park City joins the state planning board succeeding Dr Dorothy Tir My swarder.

Henry H Binod Ray Eking Provo Washamea State Board of Agriculture Henry Eylancson Payson Win Walter Daiste Salt Lake George Hobs Hoytsville Hyrum B Calder Vernal FA Seth Jr A Robbins Murry D A McMillan Ann M Kopp Park City Dorothy

Death notices for Burley Idaho resident Mrs Andrews Anderson

Mrs Andrews Anderson of Burley Idaho died at her daughter’s home after a long illness. Born November 20 1864 in Denmark she was daughter of Hans and Matilda Larson. Survived by five daughters and many relatives. services held at Unity LDS Church with burial in Burley cemetery.

Burley Itkho Matilda Larson Aederenn O Ashcraft Tony Burley Project Tals Denmark Mrr Hansen Larson Andrews Anderson Dentte Hyer Tot Utah Unity Lds Chicch A T Gee Burley Cemetery Californix Greandchildren

Fire destroys vacant store. walls burn at night

Fire crews battled a blaze that damaged the interior of a vacant store in an unnamed town. Chief Millecnm directed water lines from inside as sparks and heat frightened nearby patients at a local hospital.

Valles Pakelson

Opening of Adult School At Olhtah High Draws Large Crowd

Nearly 200 residents of Uintah County attended the opening of the adult school at Olhtah High School on Monday evening. Courses listed include shorthand, public speaking, commercial arithmetic, woodworking, bookeeping, foods and nutrition, sewing, home economics, remedial English, and farm management. Classes run Mondays and Thursdays from 7 30 pm to 9 30 pm with room space available for attendees.

Luintah Olhtah High School Noble Cully

Lions Club Holds Ladies Night at Uintah High School

Vernal Lions Club members and guests attended a Ladies Night program at Uintah High School Wednesday evening. Dr Wallace Calder presided. Carl Engar directed student acts including a quartet and a trio. A ladies auxiliary was formed with Mrs Hugh W Colton as recording chairman. James Wright led the gym program. Mr and Mrs J C Anderson traveled to Burley Idaho for a funeral.

Vernal Eions Club Ao Ladiva Ulnlah High School Ft Wo Colion Wallace Calder Kastimas Fer Musial Carl Engar Uintah High UHS Engar Hugh W Colton Atryman Ing James Geach Prank Wright

Grandstand at County Fair Grounds If Funded

County commissioners held a special session with WPA officials to review projects in Uintah County and Vernal City. Proposals include a new grandstand at the Fair Grounds a courthouse repair and continuation of the county WPA road project 308. Final approval to await a January 17 meeting. Mrs Josephine McKinnley of Rexburg is wintering in Vernal with daughter Mary Ricks.

Lsst Thel Bord Sesmon Ben H Bevereige WPA Uintah Fair Grounds Court House Fair Ground Josephine McKinnley Rexbury Weadors Vernal Mary Ricks

Industrial Worker and Farmer Unite in Soybean Boom

A farmer is described as an industrial producer in addition to a planter. The article notes 61 million pounds of soybean oil produced in one year, with 24 million pounds used for soap, 5 million for Uncle Sam products, and 13 million for paint and varnish, highlighting industry research fueling growth and jobs.

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Uintah-Carbon Basketball Hoop Thriller This Weekend

Uintah High School cagers host N Emery and Duchesne rivals in barnstorming games at the UHS gym Saturday and Wednesday. The Fighting Utes beat the Dinosaurs 29 15 in Huntington with Jones scoring 14 and 10 by main. A return date with Carbon high is set for Saturday night as fans expect a real thriller.

Uintah High School Huntington Price Otaridta North Emery High Utes Rowards Rf AL Price Dinosaurs Carlton High Duchesne AHB Carbon High DHL UHS Gymnasium Roosevelt Besketers Fighting Utes Mules Foris

District Court Terms Set By Judge Turner and Judge Young

District Judge Abe Turner informs clerk Noel that the Glatrich court for law and motion careen will convene Friday January 1 at 200 pm. The regular district court term will convene Monday February 2 at 2 pm with District Judge Dallas Ho Young presiding.

Abe W ‘Turner Haa Noel Glatrich Court For Law and Motion Caren District Court Dallas Ho Young

Uintah Board discusses district projects and school funding

Uintah Board of Education members met on a regular Monday session led by President Ray EH Tender. The minutes describe contracts for a school building, curb work at the Uintah high school campus, and bond and funding plans, including a $24,000 surfaced road project, a $150 allocation for a show, and gas and bus route arrangements.

Uintah Board of Education Dent Ray Grant West LeRoy Taylor Lewis J. Vernon Mari Ber Bupt LG Noble Cork Dean Ward Bool R C Cooper Uintah High School Clair R Hopkins J A Cheney Prant Feurnal Karl B Preece Dunton County Teachers’ Association Dr. McConkle Charles H Cotton Harold le. Lundell Jacob Lybbert Auto Mechanics Department Tts Dreuth Relief Committee NYA von Rice Tthe Alterra Guaranty Type Iwriter Company

40 Men Put to Work on Vernal Water Project

Forty WPA workers in two shifts started on the Vernal City waterworks project to extend the intake. Nearly three miles of right of way will be cleared and a 12 inch cement pipe installed early next spring. Weather permitting the Buck Pasture reservoir project is halted until spring due to cold conditions.

WPA WEA Vernal City Buck Pasture

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