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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1926

Page

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Star Route and Road Aid Sought for Ouray Vernal Link

At the Linteh Club meeting in Vernal a Ouray valley delegation urged help to secure a star mail route from Vernal to Ouray city via Leota Willow Creek and Hill Creek. They argued a good road would boost dairying crops and market access, with committees to meet county officials and push for road improvements and post office support.

Linteh Club Bank of Vernal Ouray Valley Vernal Ouray City W P Ellaworth Rank Roberts Elisha Floyd Odryant Charles M Larson Jesse Brough DC Peterson Mr Roberts Willow Jtlt Creek Leota Mall Rosetta Larcen Ouray Quray City Randlett Hill Creek Willow Creek Brough Ashley Valley Don B Colton Verna Colton Myr Ellaworth Qurat Valley Commiasias Rs Uintah County Farm Bureau Western States American Fann Bureau Federation Reno Nevada Farmats Logan Bureau Utildea Commission Salt Lake City State Utilities Commission Alatah County Court House Ermera and Farm Bureau Sterling Transportation Company Strawberry Valley Road Local Transportation Association Mway Price Baainba

Western Colorado Delegation Studies Uintah Basin Alfalfa Seed Industry

A Craft Grand Junction and Ft Collins Cole delegation visited Vernal and surrounding areas to survey the alfalfa seed industry. They toured farms, the Fort Duchesne Agricultural Experiment Station, and seed houses, meeting with growers and officials. The group, led by County Agent E Peterson, included Clyde Johnson, R K Davis, EB H King, T EB Helper, J W Newvallan, and Waldo Kidder, reported gaining substantial information and being impressed by Uintah Basin productivity.

Craft Grand Junction Ft Collins Cole Vernal Colorado Uintah Basin E Peterson Fort Duchesne C W Carlson F G Lundberg Myton and Roosevelt Great Clyde Johnson Craig County R K Davia Craig King Grand Junction Lelper Seed Growers Association J VW

Parmers Encampment at Logan Utah 1922

The sixth annual farmers encampment at Utah Agricultural College Logan July 19 to 22 features an unusual speaker lineup demonstrations games movies swimming and community singing. The event is sponsored by the Extension Service and the US Department of Agriculture for nationwide distribution.

Logan Utah Agricultural College Niss The Extension Service US Department of Sericulture Isa

Uintah Basin Industrial Convention at Fort Duchesne

The Uintah Basin IBC at Fort Duchesne Utah draws settlers and Native communities to a three day educational and recreational gathering. It showcases basin unity with free camping water and fuel, welcoming both white and Ute residents, and emphasizes cooperative development and school participation.

Utah Uintah Basin Uintah Range United Basin Fort Bureau Duchesne Lintah Ita Fort Duchesne Bureau of Indian Service Old Army Uintah- Ouray Indian Reservation Fort Duchenne Regular Army Indiana Colorado Vernal Roosevelt UDIC Old Fort Duchesne Seton Tintah Industriana Farmera

Uintah Basin Tourist Travel Falls as Season Slumps

Uintah Basin residents report a sharp drop in tourist traffic on the Victory highway from Denver to Salt Lake, despite better roads elsewhere. Local leaders debate road funding and advocacy for a Duchesne Heber city outlet, seeking state and federal support to improve western routes.

Denver Salt Lake Saya Salt Leake Tribune Salt Lake City Ogden Duchesne Heber City State Road Commission Federal Road Bureau Duchesne-Castle Garg Duchesne Uintah Wasatch Range Duchegne Heber Uo Salt Lake Duchesne Heber Wasatch County Hmit Uintah Holosevelt Duchesne-Castlegate

Moffat Tunnel Nears Completion by September

New York dispatch reports the Moffat tunnel progress with over 80 percent bore completion. Officials expect the railroad tunnel and related equipment ready for use by Denver and Salt Lake Railroad for a 50 year lease, with a possible 40 year renewal.

New York Bankere Iden Mnnacirg Moffat Tunnel Salt Lake Tribune Denver and Sal Lake Denver and Salt Lake Moffat Pioneer Tunnel West Prtal Coast Portal West Portal East Portal

Maud Ellen Oil Spadin Near Vernal Reveals Difficult Drilling

The Maud Ellen Oil Company reports drilling at Neal Dome five miles north of Vernal. Drilling faces a tough formation near 2000 feet with a 140 foot depth reached. Clay Wakefield and J C Millick joined by FE Dustin Charney Jenkins oversee operations. The crew mixes clay to stabilize the hole as drilling continues amid optimism.

Maud Ellen O11 Company Vernal Neal Dome Clay Wakefield Salt Lake City Eavery J C. Millick Blackfoot Ida Bast Lake City Wakéfield FE Dustin Charney Jenkins Butte Mont Add Wakefield

Forest Supervisors Confer at Ephraim Station

Supervisor A G Nord returns from Great Basin Experiment Station near Ephraim after a week long demonstration of range management techniques. Ernest Winkler leads the Intermountain District findings on grass and plant growth under varied grazing methods.

Ephraim Station G@ Nord Thea Ashley National Forest Service Great Basin Experiment Station Ephriam Ernest Winkler Intermountain District C L Forslig Vaoy Otfar

Missionaries from Gali Laka Join Central States Work

Mina Eva Warthall and Mise Bon travel with Bliss Vilate Ten en Miss to the Central States mission as companions in a missionary effort.

Mina Eva Warthall Gali Laka Vilate Tenen Miss Warthall Mise Bonan Central States Mission

Roosevelt Celebration Promises Grand July 24 Festivities

Vernal residents plan a Roosevelt event on July 24 featuring a morning program at the Amusement Hall with Carl Ro Marcusesen of Price as orator, plus sports, horse racing, rodeo, ball games, dancing, free fireworks, and a strong musical program throughout the day.

Roosevelt Carl Ro Marcusesen Price

Vernal Lighting System to Be Completed by August

Vernal business district adopts a new street lighting system by Utah Power and Light Co. Completion expected by August. Top street lights installed include five 1600 candle power and four 4000 candle power units. The incandescent design resembles arc light but uses heated wire. Main Street becomes readable after dark with the new illumination.

Vernal Utah Power and Tight Anderson Rome

Congressmen to Speak at Price Pioneer Celebration

Utah pioneers will be honored at the July 24 Price LD tabernacle program with seating reserved. Congressman Don B Colton will be the principal speaker at 10:26 a m as part of the celebration.

Utah

Roosevelt Bank Director Visited Vernal on Route from Grand Junction

Charles B Schroeder director of Roosevelt State Bank Roose velt stopped in Vernal on his way home from Grand Junction Cato Wednesday.

Charles B Schroeder Roosevelt State Bank of Roosevelt Vernal Grand Junction Cato

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