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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1940

Page

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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.

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 U 5 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.

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.

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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