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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1938
Page
1
Alan Wool layer of B Harris Wool died at his home in St Louis Sunday. Funeral services were pending. The report notes his long association with the firm and his passing as a local obituary item.
The Vernal Gun Club holds its annual meeting at the Conan duty House with an entertainment program and officer election. An illustrated lecture by Dr Ras Prager and Dr J F Trand on the Yampa River canyon followed, featuring filmed images from the Kamper trip and a note on improving the club’s program.
Indian farmer David Dutch was fatally shot by a stray rifle shot while hunting near Dry Guich ranger station about 30 miles northwest of Whiterocks. Langley and two companions were deer hunting. a foggy condition contributed to the accident and a coroner’s inquest ruled death incidental. Claudius Banks left for Sun Valley Idaho to attend a ski catalog event.
Night Marshal Harold White confronted burglars at the New Palace Cafe in Duchesne early Monday. A struggle led to White firing, fatally wounding Earl F Nast ar, who reportedly struck him with a crowbar. A second assailant fled and was later captured. The coroner ruled the deputy killed Nash in the line of duty.
P L Gows of the M 4 1 & T Co was installed noble grand of Vernal chapter IOOF at a Jan 31 meeting in the Community Mouse hall. Francis Fettch ts vice president Wendel Pope secretary and Robert Galker treasurer named. list of officers includes Mr Cowan Don Te Barr and Mr Fritch in key posts. Estimated daily costs and other details incomplete due to damaged text.
Vernal Express earns third place in a state press association makeup contest at Bull Lake. Duchesne Record gains honorable mention. Val H Cowles of Price named president and Teland G Burgess of Bingham ice president. Hendrick Romeyn re-elected tax secretary and treasurer.
The Fighting Utes defeated Roosevelt Rough Riders and Carbon Dinosaurs in a tight Megion Five game last night at the UBS gym. Uintah led 6 21 to 4 3 14 at the first quarter and built a small margin each period, ending strong with a 44 29 final.
Elisha Bryant longtime Ouray Valley farmer and pioneer died Tuesday after an illness since Christmas. Born October 10 1870 in Beaver Utah son of Henry Ruston and Julia Hooper he settled in Utah County before moving to Ouray. Survived by sons Tuopuna Play Poo and Kaward E Bryant of Gray and seven grandchildren. Funeral services Thursday in the Leota ward chapel under Fish direction with interment at Leota.
The Green River Community club in Wyoming seeks state cooperation to develop the Green River Lincolnwood road to improve access for ranchers and vacation travelers. They want easier railhead access for Deggett county Utah and neighboring districts, aiming to make Green River an outfitting hub for eastern Uinta range excursions. Witherspoon of Kemmerer is to view the road and meet local leaders to assess territory and current conditions.
Uintah County Commission met at the courthouse with state road officials to push a re designation of the Ouray Valley road end. State road commission pointed out only the legislature can approve changes, while officials said the aim is to serve more valley residents. Uintah will receive 19 000 for county roads as 159 miles of state roads cover the county, with 60 miles federal aid and 90 miles other funding.
Large crowds attend funeral services for Heber S. Olms. Uintah Teachers Association members present a formal eulogy praising his work as a co worker and educator. The service includes musical performances and a closing pledge to share the tribute with the family and enter it into association records.
William D Lewis died suddenly at his home while preparing to drive to town. The Vernal community learned of his passing as relatives rushed to aid him after he slumped in his car seat. He was born May 31 1883 58 in Ashtabula Ohio and married Maggie Morehouse. The family moved to Vernal in 1917 from Oklahoma where he homesteaded on Pond Creek. He leaves his widow one daughter Maud D Watmore two sons and eight grandchildren. One brother Guy E B Lewis of Richfield Utah and one sister survive. Continued on page five.
State Welfare Board at the Capitol reviews reappraisal of benefits for aged persons and others aided by county departments of public welfare. It orders field staff to inspect case records for improper transfers and concealed income and to report by January. The board also studies Indian welfare costs with governors and legislators from Idaho and neighboring states signaling possible relief legislation.
A crew of 20 workers digs a trench in Ashley Canyon and has completed 1600 feet. Paving east and south of Deval High is underway with base material in place and asphalt surfacing planned for spring warmth. City plant holds about tons of asphalt for the high school project with more additions stored for future use. Mayor Cooper forms committees on several civic areas including cemetery, fire, water, and public health.
James Hooper announced the Utah Wool Growers Association plans to discuss advertising value at the thirty first annual convention in Salt Lake City on 24 and 25 and followed by the national meeting led by I. Marshall Salt Lake and Rescue Rich. Speakers include RG Pollock of Chicago Meat Board and board plans aim to widen distribution and boost demand to stabilize prices amid recent slumps.
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