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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1922

Page

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DINO SORSAURS OUTING BRINGS BIG BOY SCOUT VISIT TO VERNAL

A Salt Lake City led Scout party of about 50, with Dr John Taylor Oscar Kirkham and Eugene Hammond, visited Vernal for a weekend of activities including a lunch at Vernal Ward, a trip to the Jensen Dinosaur National Monument, and a pond plunge at Calder pond. The group then traveled to Duchesne for fishing and mountain outings with local leaders and church officials coordinating the event.

Uintah Mountains Iorester van Tassel Charles de Molsy National Forestry Service Don B Colton Oscar Kirkham John Taylor Salt Lake Nesurey de Mossy Ashley Forest Trout Creek Ashley Valley Salt Lake City Salt Lake Council Eugene Hammond Salt Lake County Boy Scouts Verna George H. Cruikshank Don 3B. Colton Wallace Calder Ernest Eaton Stake William H. Siddeway Geo. L. Woodbury Vernal Secouta Central School Cors Dinosaur National Monument Jensen Vernal Calder Pond Calder Bros. Soda Works Hey Duchesne George A. Smith Prestling Hyrum G. Smith Prof Beesley Bishop Woodruff Forest Dale Wards

Governor Mabey views great water project

Governor Mabey discussed a major Utah reclamation idea near Dead Man’s Beach in Uintah county. A federal state survey will determine feasibility for irrigation across miles of land, with potential water sources from White or Bear rivers and diversions into Colorado.

Salt Lake City Utah Mabey United States Reclamation Service Cialis Uintah County White River Colorado Uintah Basin Vernal Bear River Salt Lake Ducchesne County Duchesne

Vernal Band Debuts New Uniforms Before Park Trip

The Vernal band under Prof. Burgerer appeared in new blue shirts white trousers white caps and white shoes for the Fourth of July. The group promises top music in the Uintah basin boasting best band in the region. A Yellowstone Park tour is planned August 10 to 30 with 17 Utah Idaho concerts. Manager J Clive Davis announced over $100 was raised from nearly 300 donors at the fairground sports. Band members thank the home crowd for loyal support and generous contributions.

Burgerer Unifornia Uintah Basin Yellowstone Park Utah Idaho J. Clive Davis Fair Ground

Don B Colton Delivers Patriotism Address in Vernal

A large Vernal crowd celebrated Independence Day with a formal program led by President Wallace Calder and featuring Don B Colton who delivered a stirring patriotic address on present day issues. The afternoon parade featured the Vernal band, decorated floats, and numerous horse and auto races at the fair grounds.

Vernal Prof W. W. Burgener Golo Prof. Burgener I. Sander Wallace Calder H. Walter Woolley Miss Mima Davia H. E. Rich Fair Grounds Yelowstone Park Helen Richardson Sarah Markley Emil Hadlock Wright Noel Jennie Johnston Mabel Hutching Floyd Noe Bennett Watkins Reed Rich Lorenzo Mort Charles A. Hatch N. J. McAgher Bank of Vernal Enoch Gurr Eaton Sid Markéy Ofie Mije Einer Sool Lester Chapoose Jactsee Leon Galley Tom McKenchnie Jack Ancomplake George Johnson Tom Wikerson Nash Walter Barnes Ole Raemassey Sted

Back Haul Freight Rate Investigated

A U S attorney investigator Mr. Bunn arrived in Vernal to review back haul freight conditions on the Vernal to Price line. Congressman Colton and Mr. Dunn coordinated with local officials and merchants while Postmaster General Dr. Hubert Work supported the effort. The probe aims to set a new rate without affecting parcel post, potentially boosting Western markets and regional prosperity if the bill passes.

Bunn United States Attorney Postal Department Vernal Mr. Bunn Duchesne Myton Roosevelt Price Kinn Colton Washington United States Hubert Work Mr. Colton Dunn E. J. Young, I Jr Joseph T. Tullis Department Ag Weil

Final Tribute Paid Church Worker Who Died on Coast

Funeral services were held for William Carroll at the stake house in Alhambra California on June 14. The Los Angeles Sunday schools boss and local speakers noted the family’s open house for missionaries and friends from Utah. Carroll, born Heber Utah in April 1868, resided in Alberta Canada before moving to California and served as assistant superintendent of Sunday schools. He left a wife Nellie Murray and one daughter, with siblings and relatives listed in Utah and Alberta.

Heber Statke William Car Alhambra Cal Fredrick Crook Ara Giles W David Hicken Bishop Croc William Carroll Alberta Canada Alhambra Cali Los Angeles Joseph W McMurrin Nellie Murray Heber City Henry Carroll Alberta Canada Frank and Ora Carroll Ivy Caldwell Vernl Robert Carlol Penrose Wyo Heber Carroll Vernal Heber Moulton Salt Lake City

Horse and Rider killed by Lightning at Myton Utah

Special to the Express Fort Tucesne July 2 On last Tuesday at 4 o clock during an electric storm Thelmas Tanner age 16 living at Myton was riding a horse struck by a bolt of lightning and instantly killed She was unconscious badly injured on the head down the spine and one hip She lived until this morning when she passed away without regaining consciousness Her parents came from Pryson Utah and have a farm at Myton The time of the funeral has not been yet.

Fort Tuchesne Thelmas Tanner Myton Miss Tanner Mornig Pryson Utah

Theft of Sheep on Trail In Boxelder Charged

BRIGHAM CITY Chink Moe Knight was brought to this city by Sheriff J C Lillywhite charged with stealing sheep on the trail in western Boxelder county Two other Oakley Idaho men Scott Nelson and Claud Critchfield are also accused of involvement They will be brought to this city for hearing The sheep belonged to Ernest Peterson of Hyrum and were being driven toward the Idaho line when officers overtook the party Knight is jailed in the county jail.

Brigham City Chick” Moe-Knight J. C Lillywhite Boxelder County Scott Nelson Claud Critchfield Oakley Idaho Ernest Peterson Hyrum McKnight Deseret News

Grave Interment in Wever City Cemetery

Interment was in the Wever City cemetery with a grave dedicated by Henry Moulton and many beautiful flowers in evidence.

Wever Henry Moulton

Jury Disagrees In Bootlegging Case

The jury in a bootlegging trial before Justice H. Walter Woolley failed to reach a verdict after witnesses testified to the odor of illicit liquor. Roy Odekirk admitted possessing liquor and destroyed a demijohn during a home search led by Sheriff Hyrum Richardson. A new trial will be scheduled with attorney W. O’Donnell for the defense and Charles De Malsy for the state.

Late Richardson Roy Odekirk H. Walter Woolley Nile Hughes E. A. Cramer John Gook J. O. Evans Hyrum Richardson William McKee Oddkirk Charles de Malsy W O'Donnell

Maeser Ward Bishopric Reorganized at Sacrament Meeting

The Maeser ward held a Sunday sacrament meeting to reorganize its bishopric. Sylvaniua Collett becomes bishop with Thomas Bingham and Carl Richens as first and second counselors. Joweah H Bodily had previously resigned as bishop. his former counselors were John I. McConkie and Slater Bingham.

Republican committeeman Tramberger visits Vernal before convention

Ernest Tramberger a Republican National committeeman and ardent candidate for the United States Senate nomination spent several days in Vernal ahead of the county convention.

Ernest Tramberger United States

Push-cart travelers arrive in Vernal from Seattle to Davenport

Mr and Mrs Searty and their two children arrived in Vernal Thursday evening traveling by push cart from Seattle, Washington to Davenport, Iowa. They stopped at the tourist camp area and report wonderful experiences since leaving their home in Australia. The Seartys plan to stay in Vernal for several days.

Searby Whife Vernal Seattle Washington Davenport Iowa Touriat Hore Australia Searty

Body of Woman Seen Floating in the River

A Fort Duchesne report says a woman's body was seen floating down the Duchesne River past Curry’s store three days earlier. Crews reached the county bridge but could not reach the body. it was described as female, with a white or light colored dress, and identification suggested Mia Harvey Turner of Jensen who vanished from home recently.

Fort Duchesne Curry Ft. Duchesne Curay Duchesne River Mia Harvey Turner Jensen

New Overland Four Irony Zelpp Calder Sale

Deorts H. Pingley of Myton purchased a New Overland Four Irony from Zelpp Calder last week, adding the item to his household collection. The purchase was noted in local trade records and reflects ongoing demand for unusual ironchoices in the area.

Deorts H. Pingley Myton Overland Zelpp Calder

Lightning damages a Linotype during storm

A lightning strike hit the Linotype and electric metal pot during a Thursday storm. William B. Wallis operated the machine, was knocked back but unharmed. The flame covered the machine and room, destroying coils and causing about $100 in damage plus loss of half a day’s work. Temporary repairs were made until factory parts arrive from San Francisco. A factory notice announced special parts for the electric pot shipped by plane Friday at 1 pm.

Linotype Wallis San Francisco

Sheriff Investigates Floating Body in Green River

Sheriff Richardson investigates reports of a body or object floating in the Green River near Quray. Young men who claimed to see it reported the object appeared like a woman. they had no boat to verify. The sheriff doubts it is Mrs. Harvey Turner of Jensen.

Safe Richardson Green River Quray. Ih Richardsonoes Mra Harvey Turner Jensen

Dooley Family Visits Hills Creek for Fourth Holiday

Mr and Mrs EW Dooley arrived from Hills Creek to spend the Fourth. Dooley is the contractor for the drilling for the Fud Weat Refining Company testing their Hill Creek property.

EW. Dooley Hills Creek

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