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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1935

Page

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Boy Scout Camp Opens at Trout Creek Next Week

A 1935 encampment for Duchesne, Roosevelt and Uintah districts runs Monday to Saturday July 20 at Trout Creek Park on Taylor Mountain. Troops from Carbon and others join. instruction spans trees and flora, archery, fishing, handicraft and camp fires. Officials include Harold M Lundell and A A Anderson with numerous area leaders.

Trout Creek Timpanogos Scenic Park Taylor Mountain Duchesne Roosevelt Uintah Trout Creek Park Uintah Basin Carbon Harold M Lundell A. A. Anderson Timpanogos Council Boy Scouts of America Mr Anderson Aferrill Christopherson Charles DeGraff Haeather City Dean Holden Payson Glen Smith Dixie College St George Recreation Richard *Dicto' Jensen Viwnal James O Stewart Glenn Lambert Ashley National Forest Floyd Noel State Fish and Game Department Mtr McGuire Scout Press Club

Roosevelt Man Drowns In Green River

Friday evening Kenneth Phillips 23 son of Theo and Nis Phillips of Roosevelt drowned in the Green River near Roosevelt. Undersheriff King received a call from Ouray and dispatched help with Deputy Swain and local river men including Vernal to recover the body. A large crowd from Roosevelt and nearby towns gathered at the scene as efforts continued.

Andrew King Ouray Roosevelt Green River Frank Swain Sheriff Office Vernal Swain Kenneth Phillips Nis Theo A Philips Phillips Jerry Murray

Meat Essay Wins First in Utah in National Contest

Miss Rowberry of Grantsville won Utah first prize in the twelfth annual meat story contest by the National Live stock and Meat Board. The essay extols meat as a key diet staple, rich in protein iron phosphorus and energy, and notes meat’s digestibility and economical value when properly prepared.

Utah Rre Rowberry Grantsvile Mest National Livestock and Meat Board

CCC Camp Near Jensen Discussed as Possibility

Officials from the Department of Agriculture and the grazing division visited Vernal and Salt Lake City to assess placing a CCC camp near Jensen. The plan centers on erosion control ranges rodent control and work on migratory bird refuges nesting and hunting grounds possibly including Stewart Lakes with road work in some districts. The Ouray Hill and Willow Creek areas are not currently planned for a camp.

D Falcke Department of Agriculture Washington, DC Weston Salt Lake City Jernsen Roath Stewart Lakes Ouray Hill Willow Creek

Mrs Hodson Returns to Visit After Thirteen Years

Mrs Frank Hodson and her children Af ton and Jay came from Sacramento to visit relatives. On Tuesday she visited Mr. and Mrs William Mort of Atchee. This marks her first visit here in thirteen years. she was formerly Miss Lottle Preece.

Frank Hodson Afton Jay Sacramento Calif Hodson William Mort Atchee Lottle Preece

Huge Machine Spreads Asphalt on Twists Road

A large asphalt spreader called the Adnon Black Top Planer lays a 2 1 2 inch thick strip across a nine foot wide lane on US 40 from the High Line canal to Halfway Hollow. Four rollers compact the mix and a third heavy machine finalizes the surface. About four miles of road are surfaced, with fifteen trucks delivering asphalt to the work site.

Adnon High Line Canal US 40

National winner Miss Johnson visits Vernal after typing title

Miss Ione Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs A Theodore Johnson of Vernal returned home after winning the international business college typewriting championship by typing 84 words per minute for 15 minutes in Chicago on June 28. She previously starred at Uintah High School on the state type team and UBIO oratorical winner before enrolling at Henagers.

Ione Johnson A. Theodore Johnson Vernal International Business College Mss Johnson Chicago United States Miss Johnson Uintah High School Henagers Business College Uintah UBIO Woodstock Typewriter Company Geof Hoensfield Albert Tangora Barney ‘Stapert Salt Lake The Home Life Insurance Company

Blue Mountain Rodeo Gathers Fans July 24 25

Jensen prepares for the fifth annual Blue Mountain Rodeo July 24 and 25 near the Green River at Jensen. Ed Lewis and the Haslem Brothers stage the free gift event with Blue Mountain stockmen guiding cowboys in bronc riding bull dogging and roping. About 2000 people are expected over two days with concessions prize funds and film interest from Fox Studios and Guy Rife.

Jensen Bridge Green River Histori Father Escalanta Blue Mountain Hfe Jensen Ashley Valley Ed Lewis Haslem Brothers Fox Studios Guy Rife Wyoming Mr Lewis Joe Haslem Grove Haslem and Oakley Serosa Old Burton Ball Meeker

Calder reports European tour insights to Vernal Lions

Senator H B Calder tells Vernal Lions of Europe trip noting Germanys modern Fittle r road and army mobility gains He warns Europe is in preparation for war as citizens train and air raid practices begin He reports on Richfield convention and Vernal Lions delegation success and safety talks continued on page five

Senator Calder Lions of European Tour Vernal Lions Club Community House H. B Calder Lions Club Road Germany Lion Calder Europe Mr Calder Lion J A Cheney L G Noble Valley Lion P L Cowan Richfield Mr Cowan

UBIC Convention Program Promises Notable Events

The UBIC executive committees meet in Port Duchesne to present the 13th annual convention program. The 38th Infantry Military Band from Fort Douglas directed by Warrant Officer Leo Yost will perform. Indians in parade and pageantry, Boy Scouts activities, and educational talks are planned along with camping in a tented city and state exhibits. Governor Blood will discuss state protection of vital interests.

UBIC Port Duchesne Ray FE Dillman E Peterson 38Th Infantry Fort Douglas Leopold A Yost Inland Empire America

Indian Grazing Area in Uintah Under Taylor Act

A Uintah Basin meeting discussed the Uncompahgre grazing withdrawal and a Taylor Act expansion proposal. Officials from the Indian department and Uintah Ouray Agency outlined a plan to allow administration of grazing lands within the withdrawal with private land purchases and a potential reservation expansion centered on Hill Creek.

Indian’ Department Vernal Indian Department Green River White River Congress Hill Creek J. M Stewart Washington DC Robert Marshall Ratcliffe Inedian Department Alberquerque Mullin Balt [Lake Page Vintah and Ouray Agency Fort Duchesne Faleke Washington, DC Weston Salt Lake City Hugh W. Cotton Vernal Grazing District Cotton Uintah Ouray Grand County Steuart Colton Willow Creek Uintah Basin JO. Yoopes Whiterocks J . Dickson Meeker Cole Pauline Hazelbush

Uintah District Board Inspects Ashley Valley Schools

Uintah District School board members Supt L G Noble and Clerk Driver E Smith visit Ashley Valley schools and grounds on Wednesday to inspect facilities in preparation for the annual repair budget report.

Uintah District L G Noble E Smith Ashley Valley

Vernalites Tour Through Europe Captures Ten Countries

A Vernal party led by Mr and Mrs Hyrum Calder and Mr and Mrs J Hamilton Calder traveled by auto and ship from April 1 to July 5, visiting ten countries and major European capitals. They crossed 12 000 miles on land and 6 000 by sea, with notable moments including a brief arrest in Germany and meetings in Rome and the Vatican.

Europe Vernal Mrr Hyrum BH Calder J Hamilton Calder Howard Calder le Havve France Clermany Washington Germany Scotland Calder Mussolini Rome

Fourth Celebration At Iron Springs Enjoyed By Crowd

More than 1200 people attended the Vernal Gun club Fourth of July celebration at Iron Springs. Highlights included a pals game on burro backs, a trap shoot, archery, a barbecued beef feast, a band concert by Uintah high school, and a patriotic program led by Hon. Hugh W Colton. Sheriff Johnson posted road warnings and a deputy slowed traffic. one minor accident occurred when a truck backed into a car driven by Roy Wilkins Roosevelt.

Iron Springs Uintah Mountains Vernal Gun Club Burrows Reds Marshall Frank #waln Junius Hacking Chesne Uintah High Lloyd Winn Hugh W Colton Yellowstone Sheep Creek F Emery Johnson Karl Allen Roy Wilkins Cof Roosevelt Second Ward Boy Scouts

Evan Workman Returns From Bryce Zion Canyon Tour

Evan Workman has returned Saturday from a ten day tour visiting Bryce Canyon Zion Canyon and Boulder Dam.

Evan Workman Bryce and Zion Canyon Boulder Dam

Witbeck Post Names American Legion Delegates for State Convention

At the Witbeck Post No 11 meeting delegates and alternates were named for the state American Legion convention in Richfield August 15 to 18. Names include Rae Ashton Vern McCarrell J O Stewart W G B Wattis Leon P Christensen A V Lewis Dow Young Dallas 11 Young Adair Tyzack J A Cheney Jesse Hawa Blaine Lee Cimeruber O Norman Olsen L yak Gordon DeMolsy Roy Ode and others. The post urges adjutant Milburn to arrange attendance and plans a large delegation. The next meeting is August 7 with officers to be elected September 4.

Witbeck Post American Legion The Richfield George E Guill Rae Ashton Vern McCarrell J O Stewart W GB Wattis Leon P Christensen Lewis Dow Young Dallas Adair Tyzack J A Cheney Jesse Hawa Blaine Lee Cimer Uber O Norman Olsen L Yack Gordon DeMolsy Roy Ode Milburn Witbeck

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Davis Davis Ward Davis Ward Chapel Fund Ken Phillips CCC Escalante Green River Crossing Guy IL B. Calder UBSO Govenor Abe W.turner Fouth F. M. Alder Gladys Nebeker Raleigh Nebeker Frances Joan T?da Corgan Dwight Corgan Sarah 0 McCoy Dodda, Jr Charles Wyman John II Evans Nephi W Peck Jack Slater Sheriffs Office Harold Twitchell Turner Cate Twitchell Slater G W Peck Peck Aroa Livestock Commission Company Ogden J Emery Johnson Peck King Cally Mr King Johnson State Bureau of Identification J C Slater Oard Valley
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