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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1923

Page

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Vaudeville and Dance Friday for Fireman's Fund

Vaudeville and dance show next Friday at Orpheum Hall raises funds for Vernal city fire protection. Acts include Jazzarilla, Standing Room Only, Mina Davis songs, Exhibition Waltz, string trio From the Sunny South, Teasin dance, and a fiddlers contest. Net proceeds fund home protection with negligible expenses and more than 600 seats available.

Fire Sparatus Vernal City Vaudevile Miss Rubpya Walls Sunny South W Sperling Gus Davis Edith DeMolly Fay Sidoway Reva York Sybil Collyer Oral Coltharp Thelma Coupe Eva York Orpheuy ‘Hall

Colton Proposes Bills to Open Indian Lands in Utah

Congressman Don B Colton introduces two bills to open lands within the former Uncompaghre Indian reservation in Utah containing gilgonite or other fire substances. One bill would allow sale at public auction or sealed bids under interior secretary discretion. The other would locate entry and patent these lands under US mineral land laws. Early action is hoped to balance Utah interests.

Washington Don B Colton Congress Utah Secretary Interior United States Colton Interior Department

Uintah County Fair Begins Active Preparations

The Uintah County Fair committee adds E A Manker to the board and plans early meetings to choose sub committees. County agent Peterzon met with the Western Farm Bureau division at Fort Duchesne about sectional fair work, especially involving the Indians. Innovations are planned to surpass previous efforts.

Uintah E. A. Manker Peterzon Farm Bureau Fort Ducherne

Sheepmen of Utah Gain Victory in Supreme Court

The Supreme Court reversed a Colorado federal district ruling, allowing Ray Jones, David Karren and others to be prosecuted in federal court for conspiring to block William Bascom and others from driving sheep over public land in Moffat County Colorado. The Utah cattlemen clash has long involved deaths and sheep losses as Utah flocks used Colorado summer ranges. The decision could end the range war between Utah woolgrowers and Colorado cattlemen.

Washington Federal District Court of Colorado Ray Jones David Karren William, Bascom Vernal Utah Moffat County Colo Colorado Uintah County Sunmmmer

Survey of Project 10 B Costs and Construction Plans

Surveying and engineering work on State Road Project 10 B from the Verna flagpole to High Line canal has consumed Uintah county funds. Officials note federal aid is not used for the preliminary survey and that only one mile may be surfaced with native asphalt. More surveying is required before construction begins.

Henderson W H. Siddoway W.L. Fietcher O Pr Flagpole Verna High Line Canal State Road Department Uintah County Ellis Road Commission Peterson Enis

Former Glines Resident Alice Bingham Dies at Roosevelt

Alice Gardner Bingham wife of Bishop Charles P. Bingham of Alterra died Sunday morning in Roosevelt from heart trouble. Survived by husband seven children including Merl Bingham. step-siblings and relatives from Vernal Fort Duchesne Salt Lake City attended. Funeral Tuesday at Roosevelt Annunciation Hall with music and speakers. interment in Roosevelt cemetery.

Roosevelt Alice Gardner Bingham Charles P. Bingham Alterra J. P. Rudy Thaye Arp Fort Duchesne Ernest Hess Salt Lake City Bingham G Fies Ward Athby Valley W. A. Bingham Thos. McNeill Robert H. Williams Vernal Bishop Bingham B. Q. Colton J. E Morton A. Reynolda W.L. Woollf Ernest Eaton Stamey Hood

Representative Hollenbeck Holds Back Pay Check

EAST LAKE CITY January 16 Yesterday was payday in the fifteenth legislature. Members received checks for thirty days and mileage, except Representative Hollenbeck of Duchesne County who kept his from the state auditor awaiting his decision. Clerk Cropper said lawmakers are employers of the state and must be enrolled on the payroll, a point Hollenbeck reportedly disputed. Meanwhile other business occupied Hollenbeck's attention.

East Lake City Menberg Hollenaheck Duchesne County Hollenbeck Wask Cherk Cropper Cropper Nuchete Yeatterday Hollen‘beck Tribune

Vernal City Council Addresses Tampered Fire Plug and Dog Tax

The Vernal City Council met Wednesday with all members present except Harmony Sowards excused for fitness. John M Davis reported on dairy inspections with City Physician O Dofinell. A favorable report was given after council attention to tampering with a fire plug, which was frozen and broken. A notice was ordered to warn against tampering. The first reading of a revised tax ordinance proposed increases for male dogs to two dollars and female dogs to five dollars.

Vernal City Council Sowards John M‘davis O’dofinell Frank Hatch

Smith Wallis marry in St George Temple 1923

Mr and Mrs Don G A Smith announce the marriage of their daughter Navy to Archibald D Wallis son of Editor John R Wallis of the Washington County News and brother of James H Wallis of the Vernal Express. The ceremony was performed in the St George Temple on January 17 1923.

Don G. A. Smith St. George Utah Navy Archibslad D Wallis John R Wallis The Washington County News James H. Wallis Vernal Expres St. George Temple

Earth's Axis Shifting and Frigid Zones May Grow Mild

London reports the earths spin wobbles with Greenland moving westward about twenty yards yearly. Observatories in Potsdam Ukiah California and Labrador coast note pole drift northward. Authorities say pole shifts could warm currently frigid regions and alter global climate.

London Col. P.jensen Greenland North Pole Potsdam ‘Observatory Ukiah California Labrador

Uintah National Farm Loan Assn Officers Elected At Meeting

W. Welat was elected president of the Uintah National Farm Loan Association with E A Cramer as vice president. The board includes Wallace Oaks J N Lybbert and Alfred Simper, with A G Goodrich and Andrew Didley Jr as alternate members. E A Manker remains secretary treasurer. The Uintah County group has 63 members with total loans of 154 500. Six loans in process total 8 500 and applications pending. Foreclosures have not occurred in the county.

Uintah Nationals Fame Loan Association G. W. Welat E. A. Cramer Wallace ‘Oaks J.N. Lybbert Alfred Simper A. G. Goodfrich Andrew Didley, Jr E. A. Manker Ufitah Federal Landbank N Utitah‘ Collety Federal Land Bank Berkley California Utah Pacific District Nettsary

Emerald Oil Company Board Visit Rangely

Emerald Oil Company board members led by president James Hacking and vice president A N Johnson visited Rangely on Tuesday to inspect hosting facilities and plan year 1923 operations with directors W Ashton John Bennion and H W Woolley in attendance.

James Hacking A N. Jonson Ey Aj Manker Walter Wooljoey Affectars Re. Somoset Mr. Hacking Mr Johnson W. Ashton John Bennion H. W. Woolley

Friendly Life of Vernal Has Strong Appeal

Mrs Laura Rogers of 902 W Franklin Ave Minneapolis writes about renewing her Express subscription. She praises the temple like and friendly life of Vernal and Ashby valley, and says the slower pace beats city rush and struggle. She hopes to become Vernal’s family again.

Laura Rogers Franklin, Ave Minneapolis Minn the Express Ashby Valley Vernal

Delightful Weather With Bright Days and Dusty Roads

Weather notes cheerful with sunlit days and clear nights. Roads turning dusty as mild conditions persist.

Uintah County Assessor Names Deputies and Assignments

Assessor Shaffer aims to complete Uintah county property assessments by May 7. Deputies in the field include Olsen, Holmes, Vernon, Birow, Young, Lyman, Ertlett, and Snellen Johnson in the office. The task covers towns such as Naples Davis Jensen and areas west of Mill Creek, with emphasis on personal property assessments and forthcoming adjustments across departments.

Jones M. Shafer Hope Uintah County Jacob Olsen William Holmes Willow Creek Dingon Waton Olsen Naples Davis Jensen Waren Andrew Vernon Mill Atrest Maeger Beymour B. Birow Mill Streat Georgy’ E. Young Green River Moffat Fort Duchesne Randlett Ouray A. M. Lyman Tate Road Uintah River Whiterocks Uintah Tridell Deep Creek Owen Ertlett Ledton Bennett, Alterra Hayden and Willson Shaffir Verng City Snellen Johnson Natro

Colton to Confer in Utah on Colorado River Pact

Rep Colton of Utah plans talks in Utah with Governor Mabey about a Colorado River pact. He opposes ratification until he can study the terms more fully after accompanying Rep Montoya to New Mexico and returning to Washington.

Colton Utah Washington D.C Congressional Inta Montoya New W Mexico Bollt Lake Mabey

Legislators Entertained with Informal Reception

Governor Mabey and state officials invite members of the legislature and the public to an informal reception Friday evening January 19 at 8 o'clock. The event aims to provide access to current administration officials and legislators in a casual setting.

Charles R. Mabey

Funeral for John Shaffer Held Sunday in Vernal

The funeral for John Shaffer, a Vernal resident killed in a saw mill accident near Everett Washington, was held Sunday at the Vernal Second Ward chapel. Speakers offered consolation to his widow of six weeks as the community mourned this tragic loss.

John Shaffer Everett Washington Second Ward George E. Wilkins George A. Sinagh A. G. Goodrich J. N Duane Gerald Watkins Lavell Clement Eaton Alden Shaffer LeLand Gillman Vernal James M. Shaffer Wee Shafferts Eaton Roy Shaffer Praus Monia Frante Shawl Shaffer White Bear William Ef, ‘Witbeck, Jr

Review of the Legislature Doings and How to Learn More

The piece notes a general review of state legislature activities from day to day. It suggests readers contact their state representative for copies of specific bills they desire.

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Fireman’s Fund Orpheus Sheepmen Supreme Tribunal Uitah County Glines Charles P. Bringham Allterra George Temple Uintah National Farm Loan Assn, Haye Emerald QI Shaffer Te County Bank of Vernal Thib Bank 18 Uintah Ttasin
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