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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1938
Page
1
Utah Power and Light on Wednesday announced a new low power rate for Vernal region customers. The 40 rate lowers kilowatt hour charges to one cent and reduces minimum charges to 118 dollars per month per horsepower, with substantial savings for commercial users and ongoing adjustments for residential and farm customers.
Funeral services for William D Lewis 78 were held Friday at the Congregational Community Church. Leon G Thorne led scripture and opening prayer with a choir and soloists. Pallbearers included Francis Felich Bus Richardson D R Bar J R Douglass Thos Karen and P L Cowan. honorary pallbearers were Lo J Schofield Frank Hatch J R Bullock and Bob Jarrell. Interment followed at Vernal City Memorial Park with grave dedication by C 8 Carter.
Announcement dated January 21 by Cnesley P Seeley extends the date for receipt of applications for granting privileges to stockmen who were unable to submit earlier. Salt Lake City notice details the new deadline and processing place.
motorists drive newly completed 32 mile section on U S 40 between Idaho Springs and Dumont with cost 360 500. ten other projects on U S 40 near finish will open soon, completing the route from Mt Vernon Canyon to Floyd Hill west of Denver, except for two stretches near Kremmling and west of Denver under construction.
Lee Kay educational director of the Fish and Game Commission will present an illustrated lecture and show movies on flash and game. The Vernal Gun Club meets Monday at 7 30 p m at the Community House. Kay will outline trap and rifle programs connected to the National Wildlife Association. The club owns two traps near Spring and west of the Ronald Price farm on the Vernal Manila road and operates a seine for Green River waters. Annual officer elections also will be held.
Funeral services were held today at 1:00 pm in the Glines ward chapel for Lydia Ann Beckstead Jenkins 75 who died Tuesday at the home of Bir and Mrs Henry Winward. Surviving are numerous children and siblings. interment in Verna Memorial Park under Swaln Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Mrs Lula B Karr 39 of Vernal are scheduled for Friday at 2 30 PM in the Vernal First Ward chapel with Bishop Poniha Ca presiding. Interment follows at Vernal Memorial Park under Swale Funeral Home direction. She was the daughter of Neils Behrmann and Luemma Sowards Behrmann and leaves husband Willam Franklin Kerr two sons and three daughters among many relatives.
Teachers in Binlah county gather for the Mid Winter Institute at Maeser School with sessions from 9:30 am to 11:46 am in grade rooms, luncheon, then study groups. The program includes chairmen from local teachers and a high school group evaluation. A public mass meeting with Dr J R Mahoney and Milton Taylor occurs at 7:30 pm at Uintah High School auditorium.
The Vernal Lions Club will seek a two hour speed up in the Vernal to Salt Lake mail schedule. Current trip time is eight and a half hours, with delays at one station causing up to an hour of waiting. Members fault the transportation company and plan to send resolutions of appreciation to Congressman Abe Murdock and Senator Win Hi King for past aid. Dr J L Hane 33 reports on favorable fish locations by the fish aid game committee.
County finances show bonded indebtedness reduced to 54000 with a further 26000 to be applied to the next installment. 1920 debt stood at 1409000, and Curtis has resisted bond fund demands while applying rem Estate funds. 1937 highway totals include 184281 for county roads with 376000 on new roads. aid figures include old age assistance 1624 dependent children 6039 needy fund 942 and total poor fund assistance 514612.
Deputy Game Warden Floyd Noel has been transferred to Salt Lake to assist in the land acquisition program of the state fish and game commission. He will be away from his current post for two months to help purchase lands disturbed by big game through federal aid. Sgt C W Small and Sat Hassellman of the Salt Lake recruiting office were on hand today seeking applicants for U S Army service.
At a luncheon the club discussed rearing ponds with Brush Creek as the preferred site and proposals for two others on McKee Draw and along the stream at E B Nampton farm. The Bridgeland CCC camp was supported in the Roosevelt Lions movement. guests included D Ivo Eames A V Lewis and Exrol Crary.
Road commissioners announce a realignment of the Fort Duchesne to Ouray state highway to serve more residents in the valley. The new path extends from Randell east to the Reservation line then south and follows local landmarks toward Ouray, connecting Avalon Bird Leote and related communities.
A vehicle left the roadway during a Monday evening turn at Showalter Motor and smashed into the showroom of the new building. Damage estimated at about $600 by W. Showalter. No injuries reported.
The Carnegie hero fund awarded a bronze medal to Aled McKenna for attempting to rescue John M Stewart from the Green River on May 18 1927. McKenna and Stewart drifted 500 feet in a current and both drowned after efforts to reach safety failed. the widow will receive monthly death benefits of 46 dollars.
The article describes the Rock Point canal flume replacement near Steinaker Draw with heavy iron work and bracing to withstand floods. Directors note costs and impact on crops, while broader tariff debates touch on wool and woolen goods trade, with Senator O Mahoney commenting on tariff implications and potential policy shifts.
A meeting of the Winton district council set plans for the 1839 Boy Scout Week to run February 16 to 13 with daily programs. Floyd C Noel chaired the directing room at Uintah State Bank building. The week features a Good Turn Day, Parent banquet, Home Day, School and Civics clubs programs, and a live expo day. A special Scout program will be held in each ward during the conjoint MTA quarterly conference.
Uintah County meets to plan a state funded 1935 weed control program using 1.6 million dollars from WPA. Attendees include George Hobson and county officials. committee to hire a weed supervisor and craft an infection cleanup agreement. Meeting set for February 3 to elect officers and detail activities.
A public meeting at Barratt Hall displayed Yampa River views and color Kodachrome stills to advocate creating Split Mountain National Park. Doctors E Broadds and Russell G Fratler led about 200 attendees through a 100 mile Yampa River boat trip and related imagery to promote recognition of the canyon area.
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