Vernal Twenty Years Ago Bond Plans and Local News
Discussion of water works bonds totaling 62500 for water works and 1200 for municipal purposes, with reasons for two issues and 4 percent valuation limits. Local events include county fair prospects, Diamond Springs ranch sale, state bridge site choice, firings and city sleep concerns, Mayor Bullock’s residence, Apostle Smith’s visit, agricultural inspector appointment, ward chapel dedication plans, missionary travels, and notices on fire cracker enforcement.
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Joseph Burton
Adam Davis
Diamond Springs
Diamont Mountain
Uintah County
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Safe Sure Speedy Satis factory slogan for natural gas 1920s
A historical ad style narration promotes natural gas heating as safe, economical, and convenient. It claims reduced home labor, consistent temperatures, dustless operations, and health benefits. The text envisions new gas heating, affordable to families of moderate means, with automatic control and easy adjustments.
Four Days of Homecoming Celebration Here Next Week
Ashley Vale Tey and Nell 2 friends of the Uintah Busin gather for a five day homecoming July 23 to 26. The program promises parades baseball rodeos dances reunions and historical features led by community groups and oldtimers with plans for club alumni and civic organizations to meet and reminisce.
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Court House Square
Court House
Daughters of the Pioneers
Court House Grounds
Uintah and Wilcox
Bureau of Inforesation
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UHS
Reques
Ward
Hoperiat
Richard Jensen
Vintah Academy Alumni Reunions During Homecoming
Vintah Academy alumni plan a six year overdue reunion during homecoming. A committee meeting at the Littery building on Wednesday aims to honor the school’s legacy and motivate each graduate to support a successful event. Alumni urged to locate class flags and boost class presence.
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Big Boxing Card Monday in Vernal Offers Fifth Contenders
Homecoming week features a major boxing exhibition in Vernal managed by Van Massey. An ambitious card opens at 8 o clock Monday in the big tent on the fairgrounds with fourteen bouts including Cherokee Massey Tommy Jackson Thomason Mobley Fletcher Stevens Donaldson Elliott Chinook Jackoon Rowley Cooper Gibraltar Cyclone Punch and more. Winners advance toward a July 20 showcase as alumni memories and a lunch at noon accompany a packed program.
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Cherokee Massey
Tommy Jackson
Thomason Mobley
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Gene Donaldson
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Colton Warns Wool Growers On Rangeland Crisis
Congressman Colton told Utah Woolgrowers Tuesday that overgrazing and outside entrants push up sheep profits while cattle shrink. He warned that grazing on forest reserves harms plant life, soil fertility, and long term range productivity, urging centralized federal control and reform of major conservation agencies. (Continued on Page Five)
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Great Rest
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Reclamation
Park Service
Verinal ward visitors share memories with Vernal missionaries
Neal of Modesto writes of meeting the Vernal First Ward missionaries from Beconé and Vernal while touring in California. He recounts attending church in Modesto, meeting Sister Deaitd and Elder Davis, and praising the Ward members’ daily work. He notes meeting J Winter and Leith, newly State ward Commissioner of Death, Calit, and plans to send the Verna Exprew weekly.
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Lee
Miles Margaret
Neal
Oakland
Providence Hospital
Yisit
Harvey Alin
Iva Hiatt
Beconé
Vernal
Gorge C Davis
Modesto
Deaitd
Elder Davis
Alent Prédicent
Resief Society
J Winter
Leith
Deth
Calit
Walt Eralully
Wothercran Zolks
Margarli Neal
Woolmem Enjo Big Time at State Woolgrowers Convention
The midsummer convention in Vernal drew notable figures including Congressman Don B Colton and state officials. A lavish banquet at Imperial Hall hosted about two hundred people with speeches by city and state leaders. An auxiliary for wives and daughters was formed, with officers elected and by laws read, marking a busy, ceremonial gathering.
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How Hervey
Second Ward
Don. B Colton
Hooper
State
National Woolgrowers Association
JO Blewart
Ogden
RH Ruthledge
National Forest Reserves
J On
Utah Woolgrowers
LJ Niktaon
Fountain Green
Jericho Wool Pool
George Holman
U .Sbiological Service
Thomas Redmond
Harden Bennion
Elva Eaton Davis
Clinton Pevernoa
Don Dirter
Ralph Siddeway
Edna ‘Crowther Rirle
Favrley E Sebold
Weldon Bastian
I Eva Siddewey
Miss Ruth Rire
Ridle
Pree
W H Harvey
Secre Sry
J A Hooper
Do B
Celton
George O Stewart Comer
Aoner
Horde Bennion
Hinckley
Asm
George E Holman
John N David
Nielson
Imperial Hall
Mich Vera Calder
UAC
Logan
Ray E Dillman
Ray M Duke
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Meeper
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Ant Stringham
John le Bltdoway
Mra Ray Dilman
Roosevelt
William Coll
Lions Club appoints committees and Homecoming events noted
President Ray Duka announces Lions Club committees including Major Activities chaired by James Wallis, Aviation chaired by Lawrenga Allan and Ay Cheney, Finance chaired by Rice Cooper, Entertainment chaired by J Anderson, Membership chaired by Leav Them, Records chaired by H Calder and Lawrence Allan, Publicity chaired by William Ho Wallis, Reception chaired by Kenneth Wehaidson. Lt Allan named special committee chair for entertaining the Creig Lions at Homecoming. Rev CE Reboli to lead special singing. Also reports on local band concert and a July 19 free dance for budget ticket holders. city and county treasuries fined for liquor law infractions.
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Ray Make
James H Wallis
Myrum B Cader
Briant
Thirty Years Are Eopweovpeetes At Carter Home
A group of young people spent a pleasant afternoon and evening at Charles Carter’s home for Biles Clydie HOM’s 30th birthday. A private wedding occurred there the same night as Mr and Mrs Carter’s eldest son married Miss Maud Spropie. A ward conference discussed changes deferred to next Sunday. Local court cases included William Carroll versus George Wardle over dog killing. Mrs John Hacking’s son’s accident and a school meeting elected Dalton as trustee. Residents report bear hides on display from Utah, including rare brown and black pelts.
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Charles Carter
Biles Clydie Hom
Pope
Tig
Sundey
Brush Creek
Kilby
Castle Gate
Ashley
Brush Creeks
Maud Spropie
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Hocktog
Wm. Carroll
George Wardle
Mackings
Dalton
John Mc Wilton
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County Fair Planned for Late September
County officials moved to organize a county fair in September. Lawrence Alte presided as County Fair executive, with W I Biddeway to replace Fletcher as chair. Committees on races and livestock were formed, and community exhibits with three prizes were planned. Dates tentatively set for September 19 to 23 with district leaders to assist.
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Local visitors and mine progress near Vernal
Mr and Mrs Losd Pisher of Legar arrive Monday and visit at Birs Fishers home. C E Johnson of Rowevelt brings his three year old son to Vernal for tonsils and adenoids removal. J Longhurst, owner of the old Dyer copper mine, accompanied shipment of three tons of high grade ore to the smelters, first ore from the property in years. Development on the Vernal-Manila road advances. nine shares amid producing efforts expected this year. Arnold Reel severed bay leaves from Myton field. Delice berries from James Freestone on Diamond Soun farm noted.
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Osrfield
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Longhurst
George B. Pepe
Vernal-Manila
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Pirah Ward
State Board of Agriculture
Fort Durheane
Firat Ward Chapel
Binday Menint
Kenneth Stringham
South Africa
Mark Freestone
Mexico
Verw Nal
Blake
Igh Confcreracy
T G_ Alexander
Lester Hingtam Dairy
Vercal City
Lerman Nillir City
Owens
Memory Lane
Congressman Colton
Wool Meet
Calif
Pres
Ray Duka
Lions Club
Mr. Howard Mendenhall
Treasuries
Abward Kimmerman
Might Marachol
Adam Ericks
Brother
David Jenking
Gilnea
Shertt Johnson
Pestesaton
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Rowevelt
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Jamea Freestone
Diamond Soun
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