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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1924

Page

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Tuberculosis Clinic Featured by Utah Public Health Association

The Utah Public Health Association organizes a no charge tuberculosis clinic during the Uintah Basin convention. Dr. Alfred Blumberg heads the clinic with Dr. C F Jones and staff including nurse Florence Gilmore and Ruth Ward Mumford. The event includes a health exhibit and educational films for attendees and youth entertainment with souvenirs.

Utah Public Health Association James H. Wallis Alfred Blumberg Blumberg Washington, D. C Nellef Society Denver C. F. Jones Iowa State Oakdale Iowa Salt Lake County General Hospital Pattison Veteran's Burest Florence Gilmore Christy Mathewson Uintah Basin Wallis Department of Agriculture

Almost Impassible Canal to Hill Road 10 B

Road from Ashley Central canal bridge to the hill is nearly impassible due to crushed rock hauling for surfacing project 10 B. Deep holes filled with dust force cars to crawl in low gear, endangering travel for tourists and occupants. Call for immediate repair to ease valley access.

Eva Williamson Dies After Gas Explosion

Eva May Williamson age 8 died July 21 1824 from burns after a gas explosion at her grandparents home in Vernal Utah. She was the daughter of Don H Williamson and Lena Workman Williamson born July 10 1916 and survived by siblings. Funeral services were held July 22 10 a m in the Second Ward chapel in Vernal with Bishop George E B Witkings presiding and burial in Vernal Cemetery.

Eva May Willamson Don H Lena Workman Williamson William J Emma Workman Sunnyside Vernal Jake Workman Second Ward George EB. Witkings James M. Shaffer Arthur Manwaring E. H. Meecher H. W. Woolley EB. J. Winder

Uintah Railway General Manager Visits Uintah Basin

General Manager L C Sprague of the Uintah railway and Superintendent John McAndrews traveled the Uintah Basin visiting Vernal Roosevelt Fort Duchesne Whiterocks Neola and other Basin towns. Sprague was impressed by the Basin's vast resources sugar beet potential vegetable and seed production opportunities.

L C. Sprague Uintah Railway John McAndrews Uintah Basin Vernal Roosevelt Fort Duchesne Whiterocks Neola Sprague

Dry Gulch Irrigation to Build $35000 Reservoir

At Roosevelt on July 16 stockholders authorized immediate construction of reservoirs at Five Lakes at the head of Uintah River. Estimated cost 25000 will expand storage by 3500 acre feet. Crew left for site Wednesday to rush work before winter freezes in. Dry Gulch Irrigation is a mutual farmer organization spanning about 4600 acres and acted to reservoir policy due to a dry season.

Ats Dry Gulch Irrigation Company Roosevelt Board of Directors Five Lakes Uintah River I 4

Inspector George Searle Visits Ver Nal

State Inspector of welzthts and mensures George Searle spent Wednesday and Thursday in Ver Nal reviewing standards and inspecting facilities.

George Searle Welzthts and Mensures

Oil Shale in United States to Solve Power Problems

Victor C. Alderson argues the United States can secure heat light and power through oil shale and coal by products. He identifies shale deposits in Indiana Ohio Kentucky Colorado Utah Wyoming and notes California Nevada and other states have lesser deposits. The piece cites 1923 production figures and forecasts shale as a supplement to conventional oil, with Elko Carlin Nevada and Riverside Kittrick California mentioned as notable shale sites.

United States Victor C. Alderson Colorado School of Minea Mine Congress Journal Sweden Germany Australian Tasmania Brazil Mexico Russian Rumania American Petroleum United States Geological Survey The Association of Petroleum Technologists Indiana Ohio Kentucky Colorado Utah Wyoming California Oregon Nevada Montana Cother Riverside Caamalia Santa Barbara County Aft Kittrick Bakersfield Kittrick Casmalia California State Mining Bureau Elko Carlin New York

North-South ERB Permit Application in Wyoming Route

The Wyoming and Colorado Short Line Railway seeks a 380 mile line from Casper southwest to the Colorado Utah line via Craig and the Moffat Oil field. The route would serve coal and mineral deposits, oil territory, cattle and agricultural areas, and a lumber region with no current railroad service. Craig Courier July 17.

Wyoming & Colorado Short Line Railway Company Interstate Commerce Commission Washington Casper Colorado-Utahne Craig Moffat Craig Courier

Logan Centennial Speakers Honor Jim Bridger Arrival

Don B. Colton spoke at the Logan Centennial on July 24 honoring the entrance of Jim Bridger into Cache Valley. Also present were Governor Charles R. Mabey Governor C C Moore of Idaho Senator Reed Smoot LDS Church President Hebert Grant and Lt Russell L. Maughn in his native town for the festivities.

Don B. Colton Logan Jim Bridger Cache Valley Mr Colton Charles R. Ma~tbey C C Moore Idaho Reed Smoot Hebert Grant LDS Church Russell L. Maughn

Railroad and stock yards officials view Uintah Basin wealth

George N. Bisbee of Union Pacific M K Parsons president of Salt Lake stock yards Joseph Mandersfield general manager Salt Lake stock yards and Lee Peterson of Salt Lake toured the Uintah Basin to assess resources. They were surprised by the basin's wealth and interior prosperity as they traveled from Grand Junction.

George N. Bisbee Union Pacific Railway M. K. Parsons Salt Lake

Gas Strike Reported at Clay Basin Well

Orin Tittle reports gas struck at a well drilled in Clay Basin Daggett county by Producers and Refiners company. Four rigs operate in the area with two rigs about a mile apart. Depth not learned. Tittle, a Vernal area worker, visited again Tuesday for wood cutting.

Orin Tittle Clay Basin Daggett County Mr. Tittle Riga Mr Tittle

Indian Pageant and speakers moved to first convention day

Governor Charles R. Mabey will speak on July 23 at Fort Duchesne with E B Merritt the assistant commissioner of Indian affairs joining that morning. The Indian Pageant of Progress will be held then instead of the second day, due to Merritt’s schedule. Governor Mabey confirms his attendance and the Uintah Basin region gains an official visit to study the country and its people amid Red Mesa concerns.

E. B. Merritt Washington, D. C Fort Duchesne Merritt Charles R. Mabey Mr. Merritt Mabey Maer Uintah Basin Indian Service Ita

Indian Pageant and Parade at U B I C First Day

The Indian Pageant parade at U B I C will open Tuesday July 23 with Stella Richards and Milas Richards guiding a multi float procession. It features Indian chiefs, banners Peace Progress Education, and floats including Uncle Sam Liberty Columbia Union amid dances and demonstrations of progress and education.

Stella Richards Milas Richards Sreat Cara Fred A. Gross Uncle Sam Liberty Columbia Union B. Merritt Charles R. Mabey Basin Ashley Horn of Plenty Higper Frank Davis Whiterocks Indian School

Gun Clubs to Contest in Trap Shoot at U B L C

Vernal Gun and Rifle club says Salt Lake City will send a trap team to compete at the U B F C with gun clubs from Vernal Roosevelt Fort Duchesne Price and possibly other places. If all teams come the contest will be held each day and the high score team will be declared the winner.

Vernal Gun and Rifle Club Salt Lake City Vernal Roosevelt Fort Dutchesne Price

Road condition cuts attendance for Project No. 10 event

Complaints about the road from the High Hno canal to the Ashley Upper canal hinder travel for hauling surfacing rock. Many say they will skip the U. B. I. GC event rather than risk travel, especially after dark, reducing attendance.

High Hno Canal Ashley Upper Canal

Many Outside Visitors Will Size Up Basin Convention

The executive committee of the U H J G predicts a large three day Fort Du Cheache convention with visitors from across the state and Colorado Idaho. They will tour industries scenery and invest in local boosters while learning about Basin offerings and hospitality to leave as lasting boosters for our region.

Fort Ducheache Colorado Idaho Fellowshiy ud_pmbbeipate Banin Plonsers Uintsk

Auto Crash Near Ashley Creek Leaves Three Injured

An early Monday incident at the culvert east of the Ashley Creek bridge left David Timothy Jr and Green of Jensen and Will Holmes of Naples hurt. Holmes was reportedly intoxicated, with Grounds and Timothy recovering from crushed bodies and a severe facial gash as they were rescued and taken to Vernal for treatment.

David Timothy, Jr Jensen Hia Holmes Grounds Timothy Green Lloyd Stewart Var~nal Vernal Mr. Grounds

Old Vernal Ward Celebrates Pioneer Day Parade

Old Vernal Ward hosts a patriotic program with a large parade and sports events as Vernal Firsts and Seconds wards Ashely and Maeeser join in the Pioneer Day celebration on Thursday July 24 in Brand.

Ashely and Maeeser Brand Atyle

New Printing Press Installed Delays This Week

The Express notes delays this week as a new large printing press and folder are installed and the current issue is printed and folded on the new equipment.

the Express Stee Tees

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U.b.1.c Health Assn Eva Williamson Mit Dt Birs William J. Work Uintha Railway Logan Centennial Railroad and Stock Yards Ashley Creek William Preece Richardson Bank OF Vernal T Anda
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