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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1934

Page

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Vernal Party Plans Colorado River Expedition

Clyde Eddy of New York City and Dr Russell G Frazer lead a four-boat Colorado River expedition from Lees Ferry to Boulder Dam. The party includes Jayna Wilkes-Barre cameraman Billi Fahrni Lark Royce Mowry Vernal, Altory Hatch, and Frank Swain. They aim to map geography, photograph the journey, record temperatures, and film a motion picture of the 365 mile traverse with 254 rapids. Eddy notes fewer than 50 men have completed the trip.

Royal Geographical Society of London Eddy-Prazier Colorado Salt Lake Lee 5 Ferry Boulder Dam Clyde Eddy New York City The Geographical Society New York Explorers Club Russell G Frazier Bingham Mr Eddy Frazer Consis Jayna Wilkes-Barre Billi Fahrni Lark Royce Mowry Bus Altory Hatch Frank Swain Vernal Colorado River Lees Ferry B& Eddy Pige Feur

Vernal Lions Attend International Convention in Grand Rapids

Vernal Lions Club members P I Cowan and J S Neiheisel attended the International Lions Convention in Grand Rapids Michigan. They reported a great program with about two thousand delegates and noted Vincent Crascall of Omaha Neb elected president for 1934-35 with six new directors added to the International Board.

Vernal Lions P I. Cowan Lion J S& Neiheisel Vernal Lions Club International Lions Grand Rapids Mich Chicago Vincent Crascall Omaha

Fourth annual Uintah Basin Scouts encampment at Big Park

More than 200 scouts gathered for the fourth annual scull en campment of Uintah Basin Scouts of Timpanogos Council at Big Park Uintah Canyon 24 miles north of Roosevelt The encampment directed by A A Anderson Provo scout executive drew troops from Uintah Duchesne Carbon and Wasatch counties Activities included registration handicraft work games hikes river fishing and archery demonstrations by local leaders The event faced water and ground challenges including a late relocation from Paradise Park to Big Park and a planned future encampment at Trout Creek.

Uintah Basin Timpanogos Cour Il Big Park Uintah Canyon Roosevult A A Anderson Prova Scout Executive Timpanogos Council Uintah Duchesne Carbon Wasatch Uintah River CCC Scouts High Mountain Lakes Charles DeCraff Heber City Glenn Smith St George Dixie College Dean Y Wolden Payson Roswell B Wiillard Brigham Young University Dan Crook Frank Chapman A M Chapman Hever City Price Spring Canyon Helper Carbon County Uintah County Second Ward First Ward Vernal Lapoint Jensen Duchesne County Paradise Park Mosby Mountain Ternal Big Springs Bana Trout Creek Ervice Uintah Mountains

Jensen Bishop Succumbs of Appendicitis

Funeral services were held Sunday for Jensen Bishop Wall at the Jensen ward chapel with packed seating and a large crowd outside. Veterans and ward leaders attended, and speakers praised his church and civic service. He is survived by wife Fessie Massey Wall, two daughters Venoa and Carma, one son Garry, and his parents Heber Ro and Lyda Chatwin Wall of Manti.

Jensen Fred Wall Jensen Ward Uling 2Iulpha W Wellman Bishop Wall High Council Uintah Stake Owen Chandos Don George Wall George and van Massey American Legion George EF Guld Witbeck Kentucky Hugh W Colton Archie Johnson E Smith H . Calder Uintah Stake Amasa G. Caldwell Naples Calder Armirew Dudley Swain Jensen Cemetery DeMar Wadley Fessie Massey Wall Venoa Carma Garry Heber Ro Lyda Chatwin Wall Manti

ICCC Camp to Be Established at Kaler Hollow

Three of the 173 Civilian Conservation Camps will open in Utah to build roads and trails and ease drought impact on vegetation. Sites include Kaler Hollow in the Ashley National Forest, Fish Lake on the Fish Lake Forest, and a camp on the Uintah National Forest. About 200 men start around August under J O Stewart.

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Power Day program set for Second Ward chapel Sunday

A Power Day program is planned in the Second Ward chapel next Sunday July 22 at 10 am. Alfred Caldwell directs the Sunday School musical selections and readings with Katherine Sidnoway and Mrs J W Bastian. Mary W. Johnson presents a story titled All is Wes followed by a vocal solo by Charles Lyon and a violin duet by Mr and Mrs O Noremon Olson.

Second Ward Alfred Caldwell Katherine Sidnoway J W Bastian Wes Mary W. Johnson Charles Lyon Venna Hunting Misarah Bingham O Noremon Olson

Uintah County Considers Lamb Pool Plan

A Uintah County meeting at the Uintah State Bank discussed forming a lamb pool under the Intermountain Livestock Marketing Association. Local producers welcome the plan to reduce trader speculation, with 30 000 to 50 000 lambs expected to join. Leaders from Denver Salt Lake City were present urging the pool and noting government sponsorship.

Uintah Uintah State Bank Uintah County Intermountain Livestock Marketing Association Vernet YE Hanks Denver L P Miles Intermountain Livestock Credit Association Deniver I H Jacob Wasatch Livestock Association Salt Lake Roy Moore National Wool Marketing Association Loos Pool

Blue Mt Rodeo Opens at Jen Sen July 24

Blue Mt Rodeo opens at Jen Sen on July 24 and 25 with shade breezes from Green Ker and a big event on the banks of the Stream. Bowboys supervised by Joe Haslem and Ed Lewis have rounded up wild horses and bucking steers for a lineup including bulldogging, riding, horse races and cash prize contests. Accommodations are being prepared for over 2000 people daily as visitors from the Basin and adjoining Wyoming and Colorado areas are expected.

Green Ker Jen Sen Joe Haslem Ed Lewis Basin Wyoming Colorado

Collecting Dairy Cows Blood for Bangs Disease Testing

Government efforts to relieve forage shortages include marginal cattle by blood testing for Bangs abortion disease. Blood must be drawn by experienced veterinarians from the jugular vein for accurate results. Decomposed samples lead to faulty tests, so trained personnel are essential for interpretation and guidance.

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Meetings on Taylor Grazing Act set for Salt Lake City

Oscar L. Chapman will head a delegation to Salt Lake City for July 23 meetings with western livestock men to discuss policies under the Taylor grazing act. National Woolgrowers' Association leader R Marshall informed. additional gatherings planned for Boise Casper and Glenwood Springs.

Oscar L. Chapman Interior Interior Department Salt Lake R Marshall National Wool¢rowers’ Association Marshall Rufus G Poole Department Boise Balings Mont Casper Wye Taylor Pet Secretary of the Interior Elenwood Red Bluff Calif National Woolgroweils Salt Lake City

Miss Thurza Alexander in City Hospital After Auto Crash

Thurza Alexander remains hospitalized at Holy Cross in Salt Lake City after a week old auto accident. Her leg is not yet set, but she is improving. doctors expect a two to three month stay. Sister Wilda Alexander, also injured, moves about but worries about a hip issue.

Thurza Alexander Holy Cross Hospital Salt Lake Cit Wilda Alexander

Lapoint Mothers and Daughters Outing Enjoyed

Lapoint YW MIA sponsored an annual three day Mothers and Daughters outing at Thoroughbred ranch. Laurence Caldwell and E J Tutt transported attendees by bus and returned Friday. Participants praised hikes games programs and the peaceful mood of the event.

Lapoint YW Mia Thoroughbred Ranch Laurence Caldwell E J Tutt

Sundquist and Smith Families Visit Vernal

Mr and Mrs Sundquist and Mr and Mrs Augustus Smith of Jensen were in Vernal Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Smith announced the birth of their daughter to Joseph Smith and his wife of Pocobelio on July 10.

E G Sundquist Augustus Smith Jensen Smith Joseph & Smith Pocubelio

Nominated U S Senator Receives Unanimous GOP Support

A U S senator was nominated unanimously at the State Republican Convention in Salt Lake City on Wednesday. The nominee is described as a former congressman and head of the Eastern States Mission.

Eastern States Salt Lake City

Nominated officers for state and federal offices listed

The slate includes DON DECOlITEi for U S Senator six years, ARTHUR WOOLLEY of Ogden for Congress district one, FREDERICK COFFROUR0W of Salt Lake City for Congress district two, D N STAARP of Salt Lake City for state supreme court justice ten years, and ISOR AJAX of Salt Lake City for state treasurer two years remaining.

United States Don DE coLiTe Arthur Woolley Ogden Frederick C I[oofbourow Salt Lake City D. N. Staarp Tor Isor Ajax

Verbal Nominating at Utah Republican Convention

At the state Republican convention in Salt Lake City Don B Colton of Vernal was nominated for the office of U S Senator by acclamation. The report notes his years of service in the continued coverage on page four.

Salt Lake City Don B Colton Et Vernal A & Senator

New Canal Delivers Water to Ashley Valley Farms

A newly completed five mile canal from Guck Pasture on Taylor Mountain slowly redirects water toward Ashley Creek below Red Pine Setang. Built in two months at over $10,000, it carries 75 to 100 second feet during spring runoff and enables major irrigation for Ashley Valley farms. Plans call for a Buck Pasture dam to back up 7000 acre feet, boosting local agriculture and potentially adding significant revenue for farmers.

Ashley Creek Red Pine Setang Uintah Range Ashley Valley Ad & Drouth Taylor Mountain Red Pines William Holmes Jenkins and Roy Pickup Henry Workman Lewis Goodrich Leon P Christensen Mountaiside State of Utah

J Willam Bright and Philp Knight Visit Vernal

J Willam Bright and Philp Knight of Provo were in Vernal the past week, visiting local sites and meeting residents. Their itinerary highlighted regional business and community engagement in Uintah County.

J Willam Bright Philp Knight Provo Vernal

Optometrist Dr J L Lewis Attends Utah Professional Clinic

Local optometrist Dr J L Lewis and his wife traveled to Salt Lake City on Saturday to attend a graduate clinic foundation for the advancement of professional optometry at the Hotel Utah this week.

J L Lewis Silt Lake City Foundation For the Advancement of Hotel Utah

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Eddy -Frazier Lee’s Ferry Vincent Hascall Fions International ICCC Kaler Hollow Lamb Pool Blue Mt. Cowboys I J Maynard eHay Mis W S Henderson Fred G Bingham Ruth Henderson Royal Coco Thomas Charles U.S Don E Colton Imperial Hall Neva Dion
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