Rough Riders, Costumes Capture Cash at Rodeo
Attractive western costumes and authentic Indian dress highlighted Vernal’s 1931 Rodeo weekend with cash prizes for best outfits. Awards went to June Hacking for best dressed 49er man, Virus McConkie for most distinguished beard, and Frank Medina couple for most original 49er pair. Roosevelt obituary notes Allred, 24, found dead in car near Roosevelt with exhaust hose leading inside. born March 29, 1927, son of Horace L. and Ruby Robins Allred. Utah State Agricultural College alumnus and three-time Intercollegiate AAU Golden Gloves bantamweight champion.
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Roosevelt
Howard Leofowle Allred
Toosevelt
Allred
Horace L
Ruby Robins Allred
Utah State Agricultural College
Vernal
Dorothy Luci
Mary Shavanaugh
Merlal Hacking
LaRae Caldwell
June Hacking
Virus McConkie
Frank Medina
Florence Thompson
Colorado Bonanza Road Improvement Project Advances
Private contractors begin work on a Colorado Bonanza Road project from the State Mine Lust party area toward a junction with Houde 664 between Rangely and Craig. The plan covers over five miles in Colorado and more than 11 miles in Utah, upgrading a rough trail into a 26 foot wide secondary road with drainage work and many culverts. Project officials anticipate more workers as equipment arrives, with local crews invited to supply equipment. most labor will be heavy equipment operation rather than manual labor.
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Rilo Blanco
Colorado
Local Fisherman Nets Big Rainbow Trout Near Vernal
Lorin Reynolds hauled in a 22 inch long four pound rainbow trout at Chipeta Lake, northeast of Vernal. The catch was described as a handsome prize in a lake location noted for its accessible shore. The report suggests bringing a horse for lake access in rough terrain.
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Lorin Reynolds
Chipeta Lake
Vernal
Ee Eet
Ates Men
Formance
June Visitors At Field House Top Eleven Thousand
Visitors to the Utah Field House numbered 11 334 in June pushing the year total to 20 215. July and August are expected to surpass June as the heaviest travel months. Visitors praise the museum and express high satisfaction with exhibits. Director G E Anments notes nationwide museum men visit and commend the Field House.
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Utah Fields
G. E. Anments
Field House
New Vernal Chamber Officers Take Charge
Vernal Chamber of Commerce elected new officers and directors at a Monday board meeting. Outgoing president J J Jones thanked members for their support and vowed to aid the transition. New committees and chairs include Echo Park Membership Ray Cundick as vice chair, Agricultural, Fair, Fish and Waste, and Hows tog committees with listed leaders. continuing after-page notes.
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Vernal Chamber of Commerce
J. J. Jones
J. Meagher Jr
Vern Gifford
J. D. Jones
Ardent
Fran Feltch
Bce
N. J. Meagher Jr
Meen
Echo Park Cambershiping
Ray Cundick
Chai Agricultural Committtee
Clair Acord
Poke Yt Fairs
Dr. Spendrove
Jack ‘Turner
Stewart Ashton
Baptist Minister To Visit Vernal For Revival
A Baptist preacher will visit Vernal for a revival meeting at the Baptist Church. The program includes a message challenging locals to reform and recommit to faith, with plans to attend the forthcoming events by Jay Baka and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Baka
Tnerla
Darra Arene
Emsublic
Funeral Rites Held for Wreck Victim Dallas V. Roberts
Funeral services were held for Dallas V. Roberts 29 of Vernal who died after a Friday auto crash on U S Highway 85 near Denver. His widow Bernice and children Miles 87 Carolyn 4 and Sharon 2 were hospitalized after the wreck. Carroll Carma Rae Hacking won $10 and Gary Hacking won $10 at Carlsbad NM events en route home.
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Dallas V. Roberts
Vernal
Third Ward
Doyle Landon
Mr. Roberts
Denver
U. 5
Bernice Roberts
Miles
Carolyn
Sharon
Denver Hospital
Carlsbad
New Mexico
Carma Rae Hacking
Gary Hacking
Chapman Emphasizes Urgent Need for Central Utah Project
Former Interior Secretary Oscar O Chapman stressed the critical need to fund the first phase of the Central Utah Project to relieve water shortages threatening Utah communities and industries. The 16 year plan would build ten dams on the Colorado River and its tributaries, including a site at Echo Park in Dinosaur National Monument, with a projected cost and scope intended to enable future agricultural and industrial development.
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Uintah Basin
Bonneville Basin
Hiterior
Osear O. Chapman
Tiah Daninat
Utah
Chappman
Ashiey
Son
Bare
Chapmian
Stataza
Vernal All Amateur Rodeo Set For July 13 14
Vernal's All Amateur Rodeo scheduled for Friday and Saturday July 13 and 14 features six events to showcase amateur cowboys. Highlights include a ribbon contest with a steer release and timed challenge, plus bareback and saddle riding, roping and team roping. Vernal Roping Club sponsors the events with additional attractions planned.
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Vernal
Vernal Roping Club
Funeral services for David Elmer 90 in Neola Ward chapel
Funeral services were held Saturday in Neola Ward chapel for David Elmer 90 of Neola directed by Bishop LeZelle Henrie. He died the preceding Thursday at his son Grant Elmer’s home after a long illness. Born September 4 1860 in Austin Nevada he worked 15 years for the Northern Railroad and later freighting with horses and wagons in Ashley Valley before ventures in Vernal and Hayden. He married Mary McCarthy in 1888 and had nine children with seven surviving, plus many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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David
Austin Elmer
Neola Ward
LeZelle Henrie
Elmer
Grant Elmer
Neola
Austin
Nev
Charley Jackson
Mary Ann Richardson Elmer
Northern Railroad
Mary McCarthy
Pocatello
Idaho
Ashley Valley
Chellus ‘Hall
Vernsl
Hayden
David Jr
William
Raymond Elmer
Ogden
Marie Alfred
Clearfisid
Elizabeth Gunbrecht
Columbia
Rose Pierson
Hay- Gen
Funeral Rites in Midvale Honor Mrs Louella Hatch
Long life of Mrs Louella Hatch honored at Midvale funeral services after her family history pages and pioneer roots in the valley. Speakers recalled her voice, church service, and care for seven dependents following her husband’s 1915 death. The ceremony featured music and a priesthood farewell, with pallbearers from the local quorum.
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Mra
Louella Pateh
Grav Maras
Ashley
Mil Ward
Maéser
Hatch
Brigham Young
Clade Eaton
Ernest Caldorbervees
Foe
Carl Cursis
Midvale
Uni
Bistop
Sterling Baker
Arecis
Bruce Bresing
CJ Wood
Flora Beckstrom
Emmaline Burgon
Myrtle
Evans
Eugene Morris
Gates
Collin Aodea
Verda Nc Heber P
Burgon
Mr. Curtis
Nel Abary
Jen Op Stoker
Leo V. Anderson
Harold Madsen
Sylvester Walker
Evan Evans
Ert Timothy
Allan Howard
W. Eugene
Steed
Oil News Briefs From Vernal and Roosevelt Areas
Drilling progress updates from Utah fields near Vernal and Roosevelt include Carter’s well 17 miles southwest of Vernal at CNE SW 24.18 1K with shale and sand targets. Burnett No 1 in Strawberry Valley reaching depth around 10,450 feet. Carter location south of Vernal at NE SW 18 20K with total depth 10,450 feet. Roosevelt northeast location at NE SW 20 1S 15 reporting drilling at 264 feet and stratacrete uses. Red Wash and California locations listed with depths up to 3,690 feet and other operational notes.
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Batemay Lions
Carter
Vernal
Cne
Strawberry
Burnett No
Strawberry Valley
Bie
Coring
Fee fiSckewood Brown
Carter's
Roosevelt
Shee
California
Beuthend
Miles Pontheart
Ouray
Firecrackers Banned in City or State
Warning against using fire works within the city or state. City Police Department notes violations carry fines from eight to three hundred ninety nine dollars and a special permit from the City Office is required for handling reworks.
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Baysia Consaditta
Governor Lee To Speak At Chamber Meeting
Gov J Bracken Lee will be the featured speaker at the annual general meeting of the Chamber. The event will close the membership drive with invitations extended to members and wives, amid a note of civic business and community interest.
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Lee
Chamber
Gov. J. Bracken Lee
Pet
High Uintas Wade Open For Fishing
Cryptic OCR note outlines proposed fishing access in the High Uintas. Mentions the Utah Department and potential conditions or preparedness as water levels rise. Indicates anticipation of restrictions or rules pending official guidance.
Funeral for Myton Child Slated Friday
Funeral services for four year old Renae Hancock of Myton will be held Friday at 1 pm in Roosevelt. Glen Gilbert of Myton Ward will officiate. The child died Tuesday morning in a Salt Lake City hospital after a brief illness. Burial will be in City Cemetery. Survivors include parents Mr and Mrs Hancock of Myton, two grandparents, and several relatives.
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Hab
Renae Hancock
Erase Hancock
Myto
Roosevelt
Eo Glen Gilbert
Myton Ward
Fallowpenelt City
A Grother
Mrz
H. C. Whiting
Neda
Wy.c. Hancock
Salt Lake City
Eign
Levison Hancock
Edell
John A. Olsen
Health committee works to insure Uintah district students well being
The Keatts Committee aims to promote health in Uintah School District by mandatory pre entry and periodic physicals, hearing tests, and clinics next school year. Doctors and nurses assist with audiometer hearing screenings, flagging needs for speech therapy and special education.
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Uintah Sch
Keatts
Stations to trap violators on Utah highways near Vernal
Utah authorities plan weight highway entrances and random checks on major routes. Stations will operate near Vernal and across several counties to deter overloads and enforce truck registration. A quarterly vehicle register and a limited license scheme are proposed, with fines for infractions.
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Utah
Tinton
State Road Commission
Tax Commission
Highway i
All Mae
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