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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1936

Page

1

Commissioners Head to State WPA for Projects Approval

The Union County commissioners and County Engineer Leon P. Christensen plan a trip to Breve and Bee Lake to seek approval for seven WPA projects stalled in the county. The effort aims to resume work for many idle laborers amid favorable weather. WPA funding will be used to support local projects and teams as negotiations continue.

Uniton County Balt Lake Theos Leon P. Christensen Bee Lake

Vernal Citizens Inspect Local CCC Camp Visit

Vernal residents joined a Saturday camp inspection led by Harold Ax Lundell and Rev Willard Spence. The group praised cleanliness and order, noted drainage work linking to Vernal sewer lines, and heard updates from Captain Peterson and educational director Morris.

Petro Ml Vernal Ilarold Aix Lundell Uintan High School Willard” Spence Kingsbury Community Church P. L Cowan MST RW. Tom George Hickslim Eddle Riker CCC Captain Horn Peterson Fort Sponging Feterson Mr. Morris Bridgeland Oj Morris Reader Collesten Verenike City Spence Trev Spence Arisona CCO Ohler Joe Vincent Mike Lesnark Edward I. Ohler Yorn Artend Fort Douglas Crimes Torn

Friday Schedule Promises Varsity League and Ghosts Exhibition

Duchesne meets Roosevelt while Altamont faces Uintah in a regular league game. At 8 p m the Bronx City Iowa Negro Ghosts headline, with Fuzzy Evans and Hood leading a fast mapped lineup. Coach Davia will rotate second string for Altamont and keep first string for the Ghosts. The Ghosts feature flash Hood and Simmons, plus Wilkison and Wickman, known for trick passes and clowning. Uintah high games recently saw Fighting Uintahs edge Cardox Giants in Carbon county.

Uintah Altamont Bronx City Iowa Negro Ghosta Davia Altamont Hoopeters Negro Ghosts Iottle Evans Peta Hood Columbus University Flash Hoods Quitcase Simmons Les Wilkison Gimmons Hood Tosa

Tridell Man John Nash Found Dead in Bed Friday

John Nash sixty unmarried and living with his sister Barah Darling was found dead in his Tridell home Friday from a heart collapse. County officers and Dr WK Tullock noted no sign of struggle. Funeral services were Sunday at the Tridell ward chapel with Bishop Morrill presiding. Speakers were Thomas J Lill ingford and O D Bartlett. Interment followed in Verehal City cemetery with pallbearers Ent Gada, Steve Anderson, J L Kitchen, Ted Darling, Eart Darling and Jesse Jenkins.

John. Nash Barah Darling Tridell Saa WK. Tullock Henaa Robert Henry Frank Nash Tridell Ward LeRoy Morrill Owen Goatrich Eang Jesus Thomas J Lllingford O DB Bartlett J T Wilson Gada Steve Anderson Kitchen Ted Darling Eart Darling Jesse Jenkins Vere Hal City

Ouray Valley Resettlement Project Oked

Preliminary approval of resettlement work at Leota and Sheppard Bottonspear in Ouray Valley is announced by Blate Director Brett. Engineer Winter Smith from Berkeley will outline proceedings for these and other Utah projects. The Green River project seeks 200000 dollars for settler return and eight other resettlement plans are under consideration.

A& Re Leota Sheppard

Davis named director at Utah Woolgrowers convention

J C Davis was named director of the Utah Woolgrowers Association at the convention held in Salt Lake City. Jorgen Sen was re elected president. Delegates opposed Taylor act grazing fee rules and land classifications, while F Ko Carpenter defended the federal grazing plan. Funeral services for James Coltharp will be held in Vernal after his death at age 72.

J Che Days Utah Woolgrowers Utah Salt Lake City M Jorgensen Ealing Salt Lake Ko Carpenter Taylor Coltharp Grand Junction Cole Monta Tis James Nimst Utah Cate

Vernal Gun Club Appropriates Funds for Riot and Magazines

At a Monday meeting presided by President J Q Stewarts, the Vernal Gun and Rifle Club voted to appropriate 125 dollars for the annual riot planned for July, likely at Lion Springs last 4th of July. An additional amount funded fishing and hunting magazines for the club rack at the Public Library, with renewals and new subscriptions noted. The annual election of officers will be held next Tuesday evening.

J QO Stewsart Lion Springs

County Officers Attend Convention at Salt Lake City

County officers returned to their labors after attending the thirteenth annual convention of county officials in Salt Lake City last week. Attending were Commissioners Will L. Johnson John W. Weaver and John G Bolton County Clerk F L Noel County Assessor Lester Bingham County Treasurer Martin W Curtis and Deputy Recorder Golda Massey J W Oilman chairman of the Utah county board of commissioners was elected president. Sixteen resolutions were adopted and others will be sent to legislative committees for action.

Salt Lake City Wills L. Johnson John W Weaver John G Bolton Noel Lester Bingham County Maretin W Curtis Golda Massey J W Oilman Utah County Board of Commissioners

Whiterocks Boy Killed by Runaway Horses at Home

Mont Segura eight year old son of Antonio and Clarissa Segura of Whiterocks died Saturday when a team of runaway horses dragged him nine miles after breaking loose near Farm Creek. His brother Erratunis, who rode with him, urged him to jump as the wagon accelerated. Mont, born February 12 1928 at Roosevelt, was taken to Roosevelt but died. He leaves parents and siblings Kathleen Jane Dzratanis Lois Geraldine and homes.

Mont Segura Antonio Segura Whiterocks Erratunis Faratunis Mont Roosevelt Fey Farm Creek Clarissa Segura Kathleen Jane Dzratanis Lois Geraldine Homes

Tridell Farmer Supports County Bounty Plan

Uintah County commissioners seek public opinion on bounty fund expenditure for coyotes. Reports detail extensive livestock losses from coyotes in summer 1935 near Tridell, including sheep, chickens, and turkeys, with residents recounting nightly predation and near encounters with coyotes threatening flocks and individuals.

Tridell Farmer Werewal Express Uintah County Frank Huber Sarah E Harvey Morrll Bartletts Goodrich Settle Mement Misa Velora Ross Tridell Pego Iver

Alterra Quintet Triumphs Over Duchesne In Fast Game

Alterra high school opened its third year with a 32 to 20 win over Duchesne in district cage action at Duchesne. Wiscombe paced the visitors with a 11 point effort as Duchesne forward Goff scored 11. The article highlights Alterra’s new facilities, staff, and growing community role, noting improvements such as plumbing, heating, landscaping, and strong programs in agriculture and music.

Alterra High School Norie Duchesne Duchesne’ S High Wiscombe Goff Alterra Coueines Reed Marshill Muah ‘Arney Norcheme Morrill McOnd Roosevelt High Jesse Wallinger Fayera Raymond Wiscombe Jack Alfred

Delayed Takeover of Old Uintah Toll Bridge Probed

Glison Asphaltum Co manager Sfomer D Ford and Attorney Edith R Lawrence Cooper met Uintah county commissioners to discuss county takeover of the Uintah Stallway toll bridge between Jensen Bird Watson and Whitey River. Proposal from the county board will be sent to Gilson Asphaltum for approval. Maintenance of the road remains a contract term and tolls would cease if the bridge becomes county property. Gilson Asphaltum failed to give six months notice under 1929 contract, causing the delay planned for January 1, 1938. Operators may meet six months notice if an agreement is reached.

Gilson Asphaltum Company

Funeral Services Held for Infant Marvin L Calder

Brief services were held Saturday afternoon at 2 at the home of Mrs. N J Hansen for day-old Marvin Lewis Calder son of Neldon and Pearl Calder. The cause of death was an esophageal obstruction. Puller Remington spoke, prayers by Dr Calder, benediction by Charles Colton, music by Mrs Jorgensen and Mr Lundell. Interment followed in Vernal city cemetery with grave dedication by Wallace Calder. Survived by parents, grandparents Mr and Mrs Wallace Calder and Mr and Mrs Lewis Endicott.

N J Hansen Marvin Lewis Calder Neldon Calder Puller Remington Calder Charles Colton Mra John Jorgensen Jorgensen NI M Lundell Vernal City Wallace Calder Netdon’ Calder Pearl Endicott Calder Lewis Exicott

Congregational Community Church Sunday Schedule

The Congregational Community Church lists Sunday morning events with Sunday School in the morning and worship service led by Rev Willard Bpence at 10 o'clock. The notice provides service times and names associated with the church program.

O'Clocld Morniny Willard Bpence

Scouters Plan District Activity Program and Debts

Uintah district scouters held their regular monthly meeting with most troops represented. Debts, district rally planning, and a March scout rally were discussed. Loy Scout school day is set for Feb 10, and recommitment day for Feb 8.

Scouters Plan Uintah Iva Eames Wantion Uintah County Bic Hay L. Lil- Plang Marchlywhite State Farm Loy Seout Richard Jensen YF Lambert

Property Owners May Get Sale Postponement

A letter dated Jan 7 to County Treasurer Martin W Curt from a state tax commission member outlines a postponement option for final tax sale. Property owners may delay the May 1996 sale by paying all taxes and charges from 1928 through 1931 plus penalties and interest. upon payment, owners must notify the treasurer for a postponement receipt.

Martin W Curt

Uintah stake holds quarterly conference schedule

The Uintah stake convenes its regular quarterly conference on Sunday February 9 with meetings at 10 a.m 2 p.m and 7 20 p.m in the Brack Tabernacle Vistora from Salt Lake City will attend.

Uintah Stake Brake Tabernacle Vistora Bult Lake City

Jensen 1935 rainfall report records weather at Jensen

Henry J Chatwin, observer of weather records at Jensen, filed a 1935 precipitation report noting 6.05 inches for the year, below 1934. April was exceptionally wet with 198 inches? trace in June, October and December. July and August each had 0.84 inches. There were 102 clear days, 52 partly cloudy and 101 cloudy. The most clear days occurred in June and September with 21 days each.

Henry J Chatwin Cooperative Jenrenk Jensen India

Marriages Forward Filnes and Nellie Dean of Vernal

Twenty years ago PS b odd Sy HHA Ho SoE. Marriages forward Filnes and Nellie and Dean, both of Vernal, James A Marshall of Lapoint and Ive Zorn Jarrell of Vernal. A baby girl born to Supt. jana Mrs. Earle Thompson. Dr O Donnell delivers the goods. Telegram from San Diego notes a ten pound girl born to Mrs Zinkie.

Forward Filnes Nellie & Dean Nat James A Marshall Lapoint Ive Zorn Jarrell J Meagher Jana Earle Thompson Odonnell San Diego Zinkie

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cardox Giants WPA J. H. Coltharp Second Ward Chapel Vernal Uintah Alterra, Bue Ouray Valley Oked J. C. Davis Utah Woolgrowers’ Association Vernal Gun Club Alterra High Mierra Alterra Quintet Youngs Hollinger Smith-Hughes Future Farmers of America Seph Crane Alterra, High Dee Cox TRE 'Wiscond Jb Allred Houston O Jc Fg. McKee E Martis Rf Walitquist C. Cc Allred Puneral Marvin L. Calder Congregational Community Jeusert Naples
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