First U B I C President Killed By Truck
Roosevelt Utah February reports the death of J P May the 59 year old Roosevelt farmer and publisher left beside a road after a truck strike. Usher driver Baker jailed without bail pending preliminary hearing. May's career included editor roles in Monticello and Roosevelt and leadership in local Republican and industrial groups. He is survived by his widow Sophie Harrison May four sons and four daughters. Funeral held in Salt Lake City with services directed by Bishop Joseph Stohl.
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Roosevelt A
Baker
Salt Lake City
Duchesne
Heid
Justice of the Peace
Joan Baungaertle
Roosevelt Baker
J P
Froosevelt
Mays
Iri Pany
Gy Morel
Nery Wiker
May
Willa Robert
Abe
Nephi
University of Colorado and
Brigham Yorg University
Lovell
Aston Wyoming
Middock Academy
Beaver
Duchesne County Republican
County Farm Bureau
Roosevelt City Council
Roosevelt Commercial Club
United Basin Tndustrial Convention
Soptia Harrison May
H Spencer May
Washington DC
Havana
Cuba
Donald May
San Francisco
Lee
Josephine M Smith
Genevan Mott
Salt Lake
Alla Maleckar
Mary Chase
Pasadeis Calif
Blanche John An
Los Angeles
Aid
Marguerite Holsten
Joseph St
LDS
Ceme
Good Harvest Prevails Despite Drought in Utah
A state report based on water commissioners data shows irrigated crops about 20 percent below normal but roughly 30 percent better than last year. The document notes drought damage and cites cooperatives across Utah.
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Utah
Lynn Ashton Announces Bid for State Senate
Lynn Ashton a Ul Utah county businessman and farmer filed as a Democratic candidate for the state senate pending opposition. He cites prior service as Uintah County commissioner and county clerk and says election would benefit Uintah Basin agriculture.
Owen Slaugh Selected Bishop of Second Ward
A Utah church announces Owen Slaugh chosen to lead the Second Ward. The article notes his twelve years in the position and that the ward includes about 300 members supported by local church leaders.
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Owen Slaugh
Second Ward
Secor
Wallace Winir
Blag Os Tc
Watkiis
Netty
Bland Farland FF
Fowles Pushes Basin Reservoirs With Federal Help
Democratic candidate for congress J Francis Fowles visited Vernal and Ogden areas and urged broader Basin reservoir development. He supported federal aid for the Whiterocks Irrigation project and urged Colorado River Basin planning. Miss Lynn Morrill of Tridell accompanied him in Vernal.
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J Francis Fowles
Owden
C 3 Carroll
Ogden
Fowles
Nnh
Whiterocks
Colorado River
Loreat
Lynn Morrill
Tridell
Jn Vernal
Mhhrday
Bee Hive Outing At Humphreys Park A Success
Bee Hive girls from Vernal stake attended a two day outing at Humphreys Park last week led by district supervisor Mrs Dorts Jrhns. The event featured nature games hikes singing and a sunrise service with a pledge of allegiance. Stake leaders Mrs Degmar laycock and Miss Williams organized the activities with Mrs Johnson and others assisting.
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Humphreys Park
Aftutaioon
Mra Dorts
Jrhns
Verona Williams
Melba
Caldwell
Second Ward
Tla Atwood
Harmonien Solt
Jess Harrison
Maeser
Florence Neilson
Glines
Mae Calder
Uearthems
Spargied Marner
Toseph Smiths
Williams
Vernal
Vernal Stake
Degmar
Laycock
Willams
Johnnson
Merle B Merkley
Gwen . West
Don B Colton Enters Race For Governor Nomination
Don B Colton long time Utah legislator and former congressman announces candidacy for governor. Born 1876 in Uintah County, he practiced law in Vernal, led farming and ranching, served in state House and Senate, chaired Uintah stake, and was elector to Congress 1920 1932. He has since resided in Salt Lake City and led Mission activities. joins several Republicans in the race.
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Astern States Mission
Salt Lake
Mr Colton
Sterling D
Nancy A Wilkins Colton
Uintah County
Brigham Young University
Provo
Uintah Stake Academy
Vernal
Ann Arbor Midh
University of Michigan
Utah
State House of Representatives
Utah State Senate
Versal
Vernal Express Publishing Company
Uintah
Dalton
Congress
Entil
Forest, Lands and Indian Affairs
Galton
Charc
Eastern States
Calton
Grace Stringham
Vernet
Mera Alice Glade Byron
Guen Mary
Ives
First Avenue
Salt Lake City
Dual Tragedy in Murray Investigated After Poison Links
Miss Ada Wilhite 33 supervisor of Murray grade schools and Keith Hickman 36 of Eureka are dead. An autopsy points to poison with a whiskey bottle laced to kill. jars of poison found in Hickman’s car and a note suggests a fatal love confrontation. Wilhite taught in Murray for five years and Hickman was an insurance agent in Salt Lake.
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Ada Wshite
Murray City
Keith Hickman
Eureka
Misa Wilhite
Mr Hickman
Miss Wilhites
Cry
N & McLachlan
Miss Wilhite
Jepsen Oon
Wilhite
Hickman
Devie
Yukon River boat pilot from Lapoint youth story
Howard Adams son of Mrs H L Adams of Redmond Washington is now pilot on the largest Yukon River boat in Alaska. He attended elementary school in Lapoint and is a former student of Uintah High School and graduate of the Unt.
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Howard Adams
H 'L Adams
Redmond
Washington
Yukon
Alaska
Jn Lapoint
Uintah High School
Unt
Candidates File For Offices as Final Day Nears
County Clerk F L Noel reports several candidates have filed to run in the upcoming primary. Republicans and Democrats announce contestants for four year and two year county commissioner posts, county attorney, and state senator races in Duchesne and nearby counties. Candidates must file expenses at least fifteen days before the September 3 election to appear on the official ballot.
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F L Noel
Mary P .Slaugh
Helene Abbott
HH Coltharp
John Haslem
Ray G Labrum
J Ray McKee
RR Hackett Ro
J T Pope D
Duchesneland Unit
George H. Harrison
Rulon Larsen
Duchesne
Lynn Ashton
Uinta
Jeach County
Noel
Examination Held for Substitute Post Office Clerk at Vernal
An examination for substitute clerks in the post office department occurred at Uintah high school on July 1 with thirteen competitors. The eligibles list will fill vacancies in Vernal Post Office as they occur. Curtis Hadlock remains temporarily employed until registrars are established from successful applicants. Examiners were Jesse A Baws, secretary, and Mark R Code, board member.
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Uintah High School
Curtis Hadlock
Jesse A Baws
Mark R Code
U @ civ
Colorful Texas Democratic Primary Sparks Governor Clash
Former Governor Ma Ferguson seeks a third term in a Democratic runoff battle with incumbent W Lee Hill Billy Chaniel. Winning the nomination means election in Texas, with a runoff possible in August if no majority.
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Treas Democratic
Ma Ferguson
W Lee Hill
Billy Chaniel
Texas
Moyle to Speak in Uintah County Courthouse at 8 PM
Henry D Moyle the Democratic candidate for governor will address attendees at the Uintah County Courthouse at 8 PM on July 30. The event is announced by the county Democratic committee as Moyle pursues the gubernatorial nomination in the upcoming primary election.
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Henry D Moyle
Uintah County Court House
County Democratic Committee
Moyle
Vernal Three Day Rodeo Parade Draws Big Crowd Expected
Verbalized preparations for a three day Vernal rodeo and parade describe more than a hundred mounted cowboys led by the 115th Engineers and a UMS band under Harry Engar. The parade includes Uintah and Ouray Indians in regalia, cowboys, stagecoaches, and a famed cattle act, with multiple rodeo events and a grand opening at the Fair Grounds.
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Fifth West
Main Street
Second East
Fair Grounds
Bcoat
115Th Engineers
UMS
Harry Engar
George Roth
Urion
Russ Oakey
California
Rupert Ida
Bereback
Frona
Frank
Bernice Dean
Elmer Holcomb
Yerkarkus Brahma
Argus
Buffalo Bull Merion Hall
Utah Major Party Candidates Complete State Ticket
The list shows the full slate for Utah parties across offices including Governor Secretary of State and Attorney General. Notable names include Democratic nominees Newell Hans Bauin Bundy Hug gins Mbyle Nelson Man and Republican Reed Stevens Bracken Lee Lowe Colton Wiesley. also candidates for Senate Congress and state offices with incumbents and challengers across both parties.
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Newell
Hans Bauin
Ora Bundy
Ira Huggins Henry D Mbyle
Lawrence F
Nelson Herbert
Man Oscar
W McConkle
Reed Stevens
J Bracken Lee Willem J Lowe
Don B
Colton O
A ‘Wiesley
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Senate
Democratic
Abel Murdock
Delbert M Draper Wim H King
I Phila T Pamsworth Jr
George Worthen
John Arie Webster
Oscar W Carlson
Congress
Francis Fowles
David H Calder
Walter K Granger
Val H Cowles
John W Guy Oliver Ells
O. Earl Thomas
Reese M Reese Brigham H Young R. R Carey
Samuel Nicholls Walter A Day
State Supreme Court
Eugene E Pratt
Joseph E. Evans
Harry H Cluff
Jesse R. & Budge
Red Cross Sponsors Show for War Relief at Main Theatre
American Red Cross sponsors a Saturday Marion and Night Show at the Main Theatre to raise funds for immediate war relief. F G Slaugh, the chairman, says proceeds will aid urgent relief efforts and highlight a jungle picture featuring fiery infernos and wild animal threats.
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Zargibar
Africa
American Red Cross
Mariner
F G Slaugh
Deon Hatch Crowned Rodeo Queen in Keen Imperial Dance
Deon Hatch edged Miss Althera Coldwell Biles by seven votes to win the Rodeo Queen title at the Imperial rodeo event. Hatch, a Uintah High senior from Logan, led the parade and will deliver the welcome speech. Caldwell, in yellow and black, works at Fountain Cafe and attends Uintah School. Attendants include Kathryn Markey and Laura Manwating.
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Imperial
Deon Hatch Pees
Althera Coldwell Biles
Miss Hatch
USAC
Et Logan
Caldwell
Fountain Cafe
Uintah School
Iathern Markey
Laura Man + wating
Weenwenty
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Utah Post
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Yeyr
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Salt Lake County
Lapoint
Ma" Ferguson
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Hillbills
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Gotestar of
Gover
Parley G Wall
Hillside Rodeo Co
Charley Frit
Marl Hutchinson
Gene Leavitt
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