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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1939

Page

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Firemen Prepare High Tower Display at Vernal Convention

Utah firemen train for a high tower demonstration at the State Firemen's Convention in Vernal August 3 4 with a tall pole tower to be erected by a Salt Lake City crew. Delegates will tour Dinosaur National Monument Split Mountain Dry Forks and Ashley Canyon while attending cabin and hotel gatherings and other demonstrations.

Brecen Utah Mersey Roeyer Chase Ralph Alexaander Cahir Salt Lake EU Smith Murray Colver Sittin Fiorella Dinosaur “National Monument Split Mountain Dry Fur Ashley Fork Can Sau Unig Regicm HB Millicam

Commissioners Set 33.5 Mill Levy Wednesday

County commissioners approved a 335 mill levy for Ulitaht County covering district school 1, state and county roads 55, general fund 25, cemetery and bond, poor relief 5, library 5, and public welfare 5. Vernal City levy of 17 mills included. Separate Forest area beautification meeting announced with future dates.

Beard Ulitaht County Clutetery & Bond Fair Public Welfare Wade He Beth Tosefty Forest Wwe Ted

Funeral Held Wednesday for Mrs Galbreath

Funeral services for Mrs Cath erine Hebecca Edwards Galbreath 55 died at home Sunday were conducted at the Community House Wednesday at 4 pm. Rev Lyman of the Congregational Church spoke and led prayers. A scripture reading and songs by local quartet accompanied by Barbara Burks were performed. Burial followed in Rock Point Cemetery with touching tributes from family and friends. Mrs Galbreath was born June 24 1884 at Green River Wyoming and married Zebuland Edwards June 7 1904. surviving daughters include Mrs Fred Weeks and Mrs Florence Ellsworth plus Mrs Alton Beck and Mrs Lawrence Beck. widower Zebuland Edwards and later husband James Fatbreath preceded her in death.

Catherine Hebecca Edwards Cialbreau Rev Lyman Congregational Church Myton Davis Clark Newel Jof Chapmat Margaret Francke J Rawitt Desaard Jesus Saytor Margaret. Francke Barbara Burks Jorgersto Muble Walt Wwolley Wallace Calder Sitermert Rock Point Kev Lyman Benjamin Birence Smith Hill Gealbreatt Green River Zebuland Edwards Fred Weeks Vernal Florence Ellsworth Burnt Fork Alton Beck Lawrence Beck McKinnon Edwards James Fatbreath

Uintah County WPA Seeks Higher Wages Over Rising Living Costs

A Uintah County WPA delegation asked State WPA director Dasrell J Greenwell in Salt Lake for a raise in the security wage due to adverse growing conditions. They argued $40 a month fails to cover living costs and urged action by the national WPA administrator after a study of costs.

Uintah Basin Uintah County WPA Dasrell J Greenwell Salt Lake Greenwell Gol FC Harrington Conkle Wilen Truman Miler Mark Pope Vionoth Abe Con Wolter Gergees Abe Murdock Waal Otters PA Harty Ham Crirdy Asbesri

Utah to Launch Cattle Improvement Plan This Summer

A Utah cattle improvement program will begin this summer with a public Salt Lake meeting. William Persson, Utah State Agricultural College, and officials from cattle associations and packing houses will help shape a five year plan. Officials say improved beef quality will boost Utah cattle values by about one million dollars.

Utah Salt Lakes Woodheart Cretany 8 Lumber of Commerce Pecent Brinett William Persson Utah State Agricltural Colege Exters Walitend Kiger American Herford Association Kansas City Mount Howard Woodhead Utah Cattle Growers Association L C Montgomery Heber Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce Raymond & Wilson Tribune

Newtons and CCC Spike Camp Tie For First In Softball

The second week of the softball tournament shows CCC Spike Camp and Newton Bros tied for the lead with each team at 2–0. Other standings list National Guard 1–1, CGC Main Camp 1–1, Sather Jewelry 1–1, Bon Ange Mine 1–1, Ashton Bros 0–2, Maeser 0–2.

Newtons CCC Newton Bros National Guard CGC Sather Jewelry Bonange Mine Ashton Bros Maeser Spike Catp Meeser Sather Wat Botanza Mine Her Jewelry Central Dpm Bonanza Mines CCL If Amp Ashton Bros Ya CCC

Sheriff Nabs Auto Thief Near Vernal in Quick Chase

Sheriff Snyder and deputies cornered Joseph A Salvo of Bridgeport Connecticut near Vernal Utah after a Sunday theft in Meeker Colorado. Salvo admitted stealing a car at Meeker and burglarizing a Craig service station before a rapid westward escape ending with detention in Vernal.

Joseph A Bridgeport Conn Meeker Cale Chester Herbert Snyder Alintah County Colorado Utah Jensen J G Penney Vernat Me Thetare Salvo Figaly Meexay Craig Connecticut Industrial School Salvo Madison Avenue Reform School Joan Meeker John van Claeves Wreys Resort Vernal Wiley Baucum Snyder

Three Communities to Celebrate on the Twenty Fourth

Naples Maeser land Jensen plan Fourth of July events with a noon lunch, a children’s program, and sports including volleyball, softball, and dances. A miniature parade and races will occur at Maeser, Dry Fork youths compete, with a night celebration.

Fe Sétuy Anis Monnen Great Salt Lake Valley Naples Maeserland Jensen Weue Maeserland Dry Fork Jensen

Indian liquor charges for Uintah pair admitted

Robert Burns and Pete Reels, both of Uintah County, admitted charges of introducing liquor into the state. They were arraigned Friday before Commissioner Edward Dury in Salt Lake City and were each granted a $890 bond to await further proceedings.

Robert Burns Pete Reels Uintah County Fridis Edward Dury Salt Lake

Conference Sessions Held on Sunday in Uintah Stake

Byron Goetrleb sustained as second counselor to President Hyrum Calder during the quarterly conference. Sunday afternoon featured talks on genealogy and Relief Society service, with Mrs Minnie Anderson and May Calder noted for leadership. Evening programs included music and benediction by Bishop John Hall.

Byron Goetrleb Uintah! Stake High Council Hyrum B Calder Hugh, Colton Vernal National Guard Mr Goodrich Board of County Commissioners Naples George F Richards Salt Lake Council of the Twelve Relef Society Atake Beatrice Blovens Bost Secratety Neediecraft Tabernacle Aunt Jemima Helen Williams Minnie Anderson Karl J Engar Mary Slaugh Oh Glorious Zion Jesse A Haws Ione Johnson A T Johnson North‘western Mission Earl Goodrich Alden Anderson Ufe Paynes George Hemstalk John Hall George FP Hichards Bestrice S Stevens Reet Society Johnenn

Adelbert Colton Funeral Planned for Saturday

Adelbert Colton 8 died Wednesday night at his home from a paralytic stroke suffered two weeks earlier. He was the last surviving child of Philander Colton and Polly Mertill Colton, born in Provo January 40 1558. He moved from Provo to Ashley Valley in 1884 and to Vernal in 1910. He was a cattle and farming man, member of the 100 ro and the Lb D 8 thirth. Survived by wife Mary Wilson married September 19 1880, a son George W Colton of Denver, twelve grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral Saturday at 11 am in the Vernal first ward chapel, interment in Maeser Cemetery. Friends may call Saturday at home from 9 to 10:30.

John Adelbert Colton Philander Colton Polly Mertill Colton Prove Provo Upper Ashley Valley Vernal Mary Wilson George W Colton Denver Vernel First Ward Fuller Remington Maeser Cemetery

Hearing on Basin Rural Electrification Project

A Utah Public Service Commission hearing discussed whether Rural Electrification Administration financed projects are subject to state requisition. The session focused on Moon Lake Electric Association’s application to operate a Uintah Basin distribution system using federal funds.

Rural Electrification Administration Utah Public Service Commission Capitol Salt Lake Moon Lake Electric Association Uintah Basin

Mrs Harriett Hendrickson Former Vernalite Dies in Salt Lake City

Funeral services for Mrs Har riet Matilda Cortless Hendrickson 70 who died Saturday at her Salt Lake home were held Wednesday at 2 pm in the Twenty sixth ward chapel She was born in Salt Lake City in September 1889 and lived most of her life there except a decade from 1891 to 1901 in Vernal Survivors include her husband Orville B Hendrickson and 12 children spanning Brigham City Salt Lake Vernal and Balt Lake with 26 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

Harriet Matilda Cortless Hendrickson Salt Lake Twenty Sixth Ward Orville B Hendrickson Henry Charlotte Cariess Hendrickson Lfe Mra Pearl King Brigham City Vivian

New Central School Building Needed for Vernal Students

Historic Vernal school officials warn the current facility is inadequate after years of growth. A new central school is proposed to provide modern heating ventilation and restroom facilities with updated brickwork and safe cold weather classrooms for local pupils and activities.

Maeser Glines Consider City Water Mains Connection

Maeser and Glines may access Vernal city water via the Maeser system near Mauser Store corner serving about 35 families, with plan to extend to Maughan farm land. City to charge 1200 for line use plus share of chlorinator and maintenance. chlorination discussed as public health safeguard.

Maezer Glines Ashi Jcanyon Sireneca Iyen Cyn Tl Moughan RB. Teemsn Portland Oreent Chemical Equipment Company Verno Bir Tomsn Gimes Maeser Store Maughan Farm Lana Maeser William Ackhart Joseph Price Morgan Merkrey Don Batty Ernest M. Johnson Nnt Alvin Paul. Cowan BR C Cooper Lions Club John Billings J C Anderson Cooper W S Henderson Charles Hatch Phil Watkins Oscar M Lyman Larpy Nichardson Marshal Wilson Murray J and Emil Sundquist

Vernal Teams Lead In Local Baseball Standings

Vernal seniors and juniors top local baseball as the season progresses. Vernal senior team held a close loss to Mont Wel by 28 to 41, while the Vernal Juniors defeated Ft Duchesne 44 to 28. A playoff clash between Mont and Vernal DCO is slated at the Fair area, following a Vernal versus Mt game.

Luis Mont Wel Ft Duchtsne Oelock Datween Mfont

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