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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1935

Page

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Funeral Rites For Ardath Siddoway Held In Vernal

Tributes were paid at Ardath Siddoway’s funeral held Monday afternoon in Vernal, with the ward bishopric directing. Ardath Young Siddoway, born March 20, 1912, died after an appendectomy at Salt Lake City, survived by his wife Bart Henderson, parents, siblings, and a son Keith. Interment followed in Vernal cemetery. pallbearers included local and family members.

Vernal C B Bartlett Tridell Charlies Ernest W. Henderson Gordon Young J Lowell Fox Erlaid Preece Lynn Freestone Ardath Young Siddoway Frank A Ella Young Siddoway Barta Henderson Salt Lake Temple Ashton Duchesne Siddoway Verenal Gun Club Vernal Second Ward

Peace Officers 36 Convention Set for Vernal Next Year

Invited by Sheriff J Emery Johnson and backed by the Lions club and local groups Vernal will host the 1936 Peace Officers convention. The Salt Lake City closing days were last Friday and Saturday, with about five hundred sheriffs judges and officials expected to visit Vernal for the annual gathering. Johnson was named to the directors board.

Sherriff J Emery Johnson Lions Club Salt Lake City Johnson Vernal

Uintah County Audit Praises Local Officials

A March 30 county audit filed with the Uintah board of commissioners lauds Black River Uintah County offices. Reuben McConkie calls it one of the most complete audits, covering 1933-34 with 25 pages on the clerk’s office. He commends Treasurer, Recorder, and Assessor for up to date, efficient, and accurate accounting.

Uintah Board of Commissioners Reuben McConkie McConkies

National Band Director Visits Vernal Tuesday

National High School Band Association president Ro McAllister visited Vernal on his way to Greeley Colorado to conduct an all high school band school. He noted the upcoming year music calls require an oboe and bassoon and praised Vernal High School for its instrument readiness.

Ro McAllister National High School Band Association Vernal Greeley Colorado McAllister Utah USA VHS Band Lios@ Winn of

Joseph E Rich Funeral Held in Vernal

Funeral services for Joseph E Rich were held at the Vernal First Ward chapel. Speakers noted his long community service and pioneer family roots, with interment at the Vernal cemetery. Surviving relatives include three brothers, three sisters, and multiple children and grandchildren across several states.

Paving of Twists Project Advances With Rock Asphalt

Good headway is being made with the Twists project as a large machine spreads native rock asphalt on the highway. Thirteen trucks haul material from the stockpile at the asphalt plant. Work began at Half Way Hollow and will continue toward the High Line canal.

Ialfway Hollow High Line Canal

Pioneer of Ashley Valley Dies at Home Duchesne

Edwin Rushton Wardle 66 farmer of Duchesne died Monday morning at his home from heart and Brights disease after a yearlong illness. Born September 10 1863 in West Jordan he moved with family to Midway Vernal in 1890 and is survived by widow Florence Lyons Wardle an adopted daughter two sisters. Funeral services were held in Duchesne and Vernal with burial at Maeser cemetery.

Edwin Rushton Wardle Duchesne Mr Wardle West Jordan Edwin Ralph Betsy Orinda Thompson Wardle Midway Vernal Florence Lyons Wards Friedra Wardie Curran Fannie Sheiton

Moon Lake Celebration Draws Big Crowds

Large crowds from Uintah and Duchesne counties attended the Moon Lake Dam celebration held at the damsite and Bridgelane. Governor Henry H Blood and William FR Wallace spoke praising Basin residents for securing better water storage to protect crops. Uintah county surveyor Leon P Christensen, a state water storage advocate, was highlighted for his work. Special editions of Roosevelt Standard and Uintah Basin Record noted the Duchesne County water storage project.

Uintah Duchesne Moon Lake Dam Damsite Bridgelane Henry H Blood William FR Wallace Leon P Christensen Uintah County State Water Starfare Commission Uintah Basin Duchesne County

Maeser Town Approved by Commission

County commissioners sanction the incorporation of Maeser Town with John L McCon his appointed president and William F Vernon and Andrew J Vernon as trustees until an election. Waterworks planned and federal funds ready for development. Countywide measures include pest control with lime powder and hospital debate. Budget and relief work proposals discussed along with road projects and FE A truck support.

Maecey Toun John L MecConhis William F. Vernon Andrew J .Vernon Maeser Uintah County F L Noel Weldon K Bullock L G. Noble E Smith Vinetah Ofr Lund County Era FEA

Did Joan inherit her beauty yes her father left her a drug store Li

Joan inherits a drug store from her father after his passing. The line hints at a family business legacy and a personal trait linked to beauty, though specifics are limited.

Joan

Package Agency Opens at Vernal for Liquor Sales

Vernal saw the first legal liquor sales since prohibition as the package agency at Aline Tah Drug opened on Wednesday afternoon. By noon, more than sixty licenses to purchase liquor had been issued by local agent TT Johnston.

Vernal Alinetah T T Johnston

Vernal Dentist To Address Pacific Coast Dental Confab

Dr Wallace 5S Calder, a 59 year old Vernal dentist, leaves Friday for San Diego to speak at the Pacific Coast Dental Conference on July 13 about newer appliances in operative dentistry for children. Calder, a Chicago College of Dental Surgery graduate, has studied at University of Edinburgh and BYU, and is the son of Bishop and Mrs Pontha Calder.

Wallace Calder San Diego Calif Pacific Coast Dental Conference Chicago College of Dental Surgery Forsythe Infirmery Boston Loyola Band University of Edinburgh of Edinburgh Scotland

Willow Creek Rancher Survives Near Fatal Bridge Accident

Claude May, a Willow Creek rancher, drove off a bridge on Willow Creek road and rolled into the creek bed fifteen feet below. He escaped with scratches and bruises as the creek was not full. County pledges aid to fix dangerous bridges and plans an inspection trip soon.

Claude May Willow Creek Jim Luster Mr May

Fourth of July Celebration at Iron Springs

Preparations are complete for a large Iron Springs Fourth of July event with a noon barbecue open to all. Stewart, club president, anticipates a big turnout for the sports, contests, and an outing in the Ashley National Forest.

Iron Springs Stewart Ashley National Forest

Soldier Visits Brother After Long Absence

WEG Ten Broeck of Fort Duchesne Utah and HH Ten Broeck of Williamsport are visiting their brother Charles Ten Broeck in the city for a few days. This is W D Ten Broeck’s first east visit in fifty five years. He served as a Civil War clerk in the commissary and later two six year terms in the U S Cavalry traveling across states west of the Mississippi. Before returning home the brothers will travel to Phoenicia, their birthplace.

Ten Broeck Fort Duchesne Utah H Ten Broeck Williamsport Charles Ten Broeck D Ten Phoenicia Kingston Daily Leader New York

Million Acres of Grazing Area To be Released

In response to petitions to Washington about Uintah county grazing lands, officials warn that only a portion of the 1.5 million acres withdrawn for Indians will be kept. A delegation from the Indian Bureau will meet stockmen soon, with Mr Marshall to conference with livestock men and residents to fashion a plan acceptable to all.

Uintah County Washington Indian Department Uintah and Ouray Reservation David Hornalder Democratic County Willam H. King Abe Murdock Indian Bureau Hill Creek Grand County Mr. Marshall Utah Bureau Indians Bureau Roosevelt Vernal William 1F King Kingle Ability Murdocke Secretary of the Interior Uintah Duchesne Enrry Collier Ickes Murdock Indiana Marshall South Dakota Tribune

Funeral for Benjamin F Peters in Ashley Friday

Funeral services for Benjamin Franklin Peters pioneer of Ashley Valley will be held Friday at the Ashley ward chapel. Mr Peters died Monday July 1 at his home in Ashley after a three month illness. He was born June 18 1861 in Denver Colorado and lived in Kamas Utah and Salt Lake City in youth. He married Sarah Fraughton in Kamas May 1 1883 and moved to Ashley Valley 46 years ago. Surviving are his widow eight children and a brother Dutch Peters in Washington.

Ashley Benjamin Franklin Peters Ashley Valley Orlock Ashley Ward Peters Denver beJden

County Attorney Stugh W Colton Returns From Idaho Trip

County Attorney Stugh W Colton returned Monday from a business trip to Pocatello Idaho. He planned to resume official duties and review files upon his return.

Stugh Colton Pocatello Idaho

Vernal Conjoint Programs Set For Next Sunday Evening

Conjoint programs will be held next Sunday evening at 860 p m at the Vernal First and Second Ward chapels. First Ward features Itelen Tenney piano solo, Wallace Cook trombone duet, Lloyd Winn and Coral Eaton tale, Archie Johnson vocal solo, Ver non Collier. Second Ward presents Wanda Johnson piano solo, Isabel Dillman clarinet solo, Iria Manwaring tell story, Don L. McConkle talk, and Miss Donna Hanks vocal solo. Public invited.

Itelen Tenney Wallace Cook Lloyd Winn Coral Eaton Archie Johnson Vernon Collier Second Ward Wanda Johnson Isabel Dillman Iria Manwaring Don L. McConkle Donna Hanks

Medical Meet at Green Lakes and Vernal

The Uintah Basin Medical convention at Green Lakes and Vernal attracted doctors from outside areas. It opened with evening entertainment at Green Lakes, included fishing and scenic outings, a visit to the Dinosaur, and a Green River fishing excursion. Guest speakers were Dr J G Olson, Supervisor J O Stewart, and Dr Geo Fisher of Ogden.

Uintah Basin Green Lakes Vernal Red Canyon Green River J LeRoy Kay Carnegie Museum Alton Hatch J G Olson Ogden J O Stewart Geo, Fisher

WPA Program Explained to Provo Club Members

Provo club members heard WPA program details from Tiarry Jessen and Dr Dorothy Bird Nyewander. They described federal insurance support, monthly wages from 44 to 70 dollars, and potential 44 hour work weeks as cities gain a chance to fund local improvement projects.

PROVO Tiarry Jessen Public Works Department Dorothy Bird Ny Ewander State Planning Board Social Service Department WPA Provo Club Pacaday Nodel Roberts Mr. Jessen

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