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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1936

Page

4

Menital Express reporters set for Utah state convention

The Menital Express notes William B Wallis editor and ads publisher as they publish weekly, with a roster of county officials including Frank L. Noel and Golda Massey traveling to Salt Lake City for the Utah state convention opening March 13 1909. Sheriff Johnson and John Weaver stayed behind on other duties while Hugh W Colton and William Johnson join as board members attend. Independent in politics optimistic in disposition and working for a stronger Uintah County member of the Utah State Press Association.

Frank L. Noel Golda Massey Martin W Curtis Lester Bingham John G Tolton Salt Lake City Seenal Utah Salt Lake Willam Johnson Mugh W Colton Tuewiay Soeriff Emery Johnson John Weaver Johnson Ringer Unntait Utaw State Press Association

Camp News Highlights Staff and Facility Upgrades

Six new recruits arrived at Fort Benjamin Harrison for replacements and were transported via Trice after a rough crossing over Indian summit ing Bevere. Seventeen more joined Yellowstone camp with inspectors J Stewart Forest Ranger and county officials Joining on Saturday. Alden Shaffer and Captain Horn traveled to Balt Lake for dental X rays. Improvements include extra hunting in furracks sheet metal over showers and over 700 feet of soil pipe to drain water from the north side of camp.

Fort Benjamin Harrison Indiana Trice Orm Yellowstone J . Stewart J W Weaver Nori Dr Clark Horn Grimes Alden Shaffer Balt Lake

Uintah Medical Society Meeting In Vernal Reports

Drs W C Walker and RJ Priely lectured before Uintah medical society members in Vernal on Sunday. The Hibertia chair reported magazines placed in schools across Uintah and Duchesne counties. Mrs FM Martin appointed county Historian. Mys down St Clark named county reg idative chairman. Wills L Johnson travels to Provo for WPA project talks before attending state official convention in Salt Lake.

W C Walker RJ Priely Salt Lake City Uintah Daal Medical Society Vernal Mia FE

Scout Executives Lead Adult Leadership Training in Vernal

Merill Christopherson and an assistant conducted two Saturday courses at the Vernal First Ward chapel for the Uintah district. The training featured moving pictures showing Scout troops in activity and drew a strong turnout of local scouters.

Merill Christopherson Timpanogos Counscil Vernal First Ward Bay Uintah

Court of Honor Held at QChapel for Scouters

Uintah district scouts held a large Court of Honor at Vernal First Ward Musement Hall on Sunday Jan 5. Twenty Scouters and examiners received merit awards for multiple skills including public health woodworking metal work and personal health.

Uintah Ameri+ ch Vernal Musement Hall Wallace Calder Onken Dare Dean Howtch MFE Juda UMS Diagmatis Department Lanfall E Smith Robert Witmer Vern Olsen LG Noble Feather Crat Richard Jensen Clark Newell William H. Cook Theodore Johnson Charles P Lewis Harold M Lundell Athletica Charles 8 E Peterson Henry Millecam Jesse A Hawa Ray Duke Watkina Lea Irvin Eaton PFY Lambert

Funeral Rites Held at Naples for Infant Merrill

Funeral services were held for the infant daughter of Mir and Mrs Newell Merrill at their Naples home. The baby, born Jan 6, died Jan 9. Bishop Byron Goods ric officiated with invocation by Mrs Christina Merrill and benediction by Mrs Zina Pearce. Survivors include the parents and one sister. Interment followed at Vernal City cemetery with sealing of the grave by Bishop Byron Goodrich.

Naples Mir Newell Merrill Byron Goods Ric Christina Merrill Zina Pearce May Neilson Elaine Goodrich Jesus Winder Vernal City Byron Goodrich Ded

Utah State Education Director Lectures on Wildlife

Utah state education department official Lie Kay gave a lecture in Utah on Wednesday, featuring moving pictures of wildlife. The talk and demonstrations were noted as informative and engaging.

Lie Kay Utah

Notice for Correspondents to Submit News Items

Notice to ten correspondents that items must be read once on Tuesday for insertion in that week’s issue. Please mail items on Monday so they arrive on time and are not held over until the following week.

AMT

Junior High Makes Dominant Day Assembly Show

Junior High dazzles with a strong assembly program on Wednesday January 8. The event highlights student performances and school spirit, showcasing a disciplined and energetic program that reflects well on faculty and leadership.

Due Nlor High School

Senior High Students Question Graduation Readiness

Junior high under Mr Sutton presented strong work exhibits and a capable band under Mr Winn. A group of junior girls trained in tap dancing surprised spectators as seniors faced questions about equality and their own graduation timing. The program showed real activity across departments and affirmed continued effort.

Benlor High Gree Guly Sutton Erma Collier Emaienorus Raphael Olnet Lou Wana Castlewell Bingleton

County Budget Adds 1956 County Agent Position

County commissioners meet Monday January 20 to discuss 1956 budget provisions including a county agent and road extension from Pokeover ranch to Taylor mountain. Tax adjustments from December totaled numerous named accounts with varied settlements and cancellations. board accepts 100 from Walter A Chamberlain. penalties canceled for Rovella Ralph Mervin and Ronald Horrocys.

Taylor Mountain Nomer PD Ford Gilson Asphaltnn Company Wat+ aon United Railway White River Alow Vinetak Andrew Vernon Vernal Auto Company Dames O Wacking George D Hemphill Elizabeth Witbeck Colthorp Mercantle Company Sirah Colthorp Mentzer Caider Resse C Markey Joh (Allred Arthur Wiscombr McCalder Kelly Merseanine Company Amelia Atwood Allen Russell Ben Lloyd Charlotte A Nash Ros Fred Newsmeyer

Adjustment sought on two properties amid penalties

Officials granted adjustments on two parcels, canceling penalties and interest for the remainder. Names listed include Elizabeth Mayhew, Teresa Beeler, James A Findlay, Jane J. McCarrell, Mary E Ackley, M Lau Caldwell, W Neilson, and Mable Ua Ja Bwetthield, with abatements approved for the affected parties.

Interese Manes Bre Elizabeth Mayhew Teresa Beeler James A Findlay Jane J. McCarrell Mary E Ackley M Lau Caldwell W Neilson Mable Ua Ja Bwetthield

Mountain States Telephone Announces Sunday Rates Change

The Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company announced new Sunday long distance rates effective January 15. Reduced night rates on station to station calls continue to 7 pm and extend to all day Sunday, with savings up to four percent on many distant calls. Person to person rates are reduced nightly and on all Sunday hours, with operators aiding callers for out of town contacts.

Mountain States ‘Telephone and Telegraph Company Mountain State Company Topom

Route US 40 tourism push eyed by Colorado leaders

Colorado highway officials and tourism promoters stressed completing US 40 from Kansas to Utah within 18 months to two years to boost tourist travel. Governor Johnson’s administration touted $25 million in road funds, with US 40 prioritized for development. Denver Tourist Trails officials urged marketing scenic attractions to handle growing tourist traffic and proposed using mountain summits for golf courses.

Colorado Nehway LE Wall Colorado State Road Commission Keneas State Utah Ling Danke F. Johnson US 40 Johnson Burnan Penver Denver Ist Trims Association Salt Iwe

Stewart's Bake Project Started Prompts WPA Effort

United from a page one height to prevent marsh overflow and protect nests, the WPA Stewart's Bake Project began. Crven high water destroyed nests before the tow a were hatched while Camp praised cooperation of cave ty officials, citizens, state road department and civic organizations in backing the sixth wild fowl refuge plans by the state fist and game department.

Mr Camp Cavaty State Fist and Game Department Utah

RANDLETT AND AVALON LOCAL NOTES AND VISITS

Randlett and Avalon residents are noted with families visiting relatives in Salt Lake City and Vernal. Miss Blanche Chandler travels to Castle Gate to visit her sister Mrs Stele la Neilson. The Feliet Society officers made their annual visitation among residents. School lunches begin and a drama class presents a play in Avalon hall.

Lewis Varria Lorin Har Scarletina Stephen Abbott Balt Lake City Daughser Helen Blanche Chandler Castle Gate Mra Stele la Neilson Feliet Society LO Wall Hyesaevelt Marlin Turner Salt Lake City J P Bilevens Sont Ransom Maryland San Pedro Calif Navy Asel Walker Meda Walker Vernal L. C Knight Drasma Remina Jorgensen Avalon Hall Gladys Young Qenevieve Jarman Roxy Chandler Wanda Walt Lois Jackson Lois Taylor Mildred Jensen Rhea Roberts Mazie Parker Mary Rownan Ray Wilkerson Gene Rudy Philip Stringham Winnie Collett Mark Woolley Jesse Jensen Roosevelt Ray Kimball Ag Oak LeRoy Taylor

Vernal Gun Club Members and Salt Lake City Trip

Mr Crump and Mrs Crump departed Tuesday afternoon for Salt Lake City to attend WPA business. A new WPA project at the Whiterocks fish hatchery was approved, promising to double the plant capacity and boost operations for Vernal.

Minde Vernal Gun Club Hugh W Colton Lif B Millecam Mr Crump Salt Lake City Mra Crump Whiterocks Fish Hatchery

Wallace Jensen Returns From Strip to Ogden and East Lake City

Wallace Jensen returned Thursday from strip to Ogden and East Lake City. L Mra Ed Coston Ethel Jimme and Mra Jesu Pickup were Rome vest visitors. Thursday.

Wallace Jensen Strip Ogden East Lake City L Mra Ed Coston Ethel, Jimme Mra Jesu Pickup Rome Vest

Local notes on families, travel, and community events

Hoh doteee ee Floyd son of Mr and Mrs Floyd Reynolds suffers pneumonia with little improvement. Leater Hollimrer son of Mr and Mrs William Hullinger has been ill with fever. Eight month old son of Mr and Mrs Emil G Sundqait at the Uintah Gas well has received a back-set and had to have a lance. William B Wallis spoke at Sacrament meeting. Harold Hullinger and Archie Johnson attended. Top on the Green River a 12 inch ice layer, clear in most areas. California trip planned for Mr and Mrs George A Casa to visit relatives and attend Wilko Finn man funeral in Inglewood. Work starts at Stewart lakes to impound water for migratory fowl refuge. Wild Rose club hosts shower for Mr and Mrs Ross Snow with gifts. High Five games results: James Robinson and Merrill Snow top men. Rebecca Sorensen and Vera Snow top ladies. Luncheon served. Sandy Money remarks on money talks.

Leater Hollimrer William Hullinger Ashtey Creek Fu Lesster Emil G Sundqaiet Uintah William B Wallis 6Th Council of Seventy Harold EB Hullinger High Council Archie Johnson Stake Presidency Johnson Green River George California Inglewood Wilko Finn Case Stewart Lakes Wild Rose Club Ross Snow Albert Snow Mrs Snow Vere Harrison Vernal High Five James Robinson Merrill Snow DeMarr Dudley Rebecca Sorensen LaVern Humphreys Vera Snow

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