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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1920
Page
2
Union Pacific agent Hill Lake City June 26 argues Uintah should have a road to open northeastern basin for investment. He cites hydrocarbon potential and agricultural promise but notes lack of reservoir facilities and railroad as hindrances. Governor Bamberger reportedly may push road plans during term.
Uintah County transfers heavy road machinery including 75 Caterpillar vehicles to the west end to build secondary roads linking the state road with the main trunk line from Vernal to Manila. The project foresees two miles of road laid every three days at up to 125 per mile, reducing cost versus horse construction. The work supports the Uintah river bridge project awaiting lower water.
The Utah Public Health Association will exhibit a $1000 sterling silver Loving Cup at the National Education Association convention in Salt Lake City. The contest awards the state public health association with the most school enrollment, held for one year. Utah aims to win, encouraged by Executive Secretary James H Wallis. The health crusade has reached over 6,000,000 American schoolchildren, promoting health, discipline, and community responsibility.
Ralph Gentry, the Government surveyor, will finish last week the survey of township 4 south, range 24 east. The six miles square tract includes most of Dismond mountain farming area where nearly a hundred homesteaders filed and began developing holdings. Fall wheat heads and gardens show radishes and lettuce as the surveying party notes. The government plans a four mile tract north of Ashley valley in Steinaker and Green draws. Bentie engineers moved camp Monday.
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