Sam H Pullin Funeral in Vernal at McClellan Home
Samuel If Pullin died after weeks of cancer at 7 15 pm on July 16 at the home of Taylor Mc Clellan in Vernal. Born March 16 1861 in Virginia he moved west, worked as a blacksmith, and became a longtime friend of Taylor McClellan. Funeral services were held at Roosevelt Cemetery with Reverend George E Guild delivering a friendship themed address.
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Taylor McClellan
Vernal
Samuel If Pullin
Pullin
Virginia
Colorado
Cripple Creek
McClellan
Utah
Leeton
Myr Pullin
Ray Duke
Mary
Frank Swain
Rey Guild
Vernal Rodeo Dates Set For September 14 15 and 16
The Vernal Rodeo to benefit the First Ward chapel fund will be held September 14 15 and 16 at Uintah County Fair Grounds. General Chairman B H Stringham promises a creditable show under strong direction.
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First Ward
Uintah County Fair Grounds
HH Stringham
Fifty Years Ago in the Valley Weather and Local Notes
Rain drenched the valley on Thursday night causing floods and grain damage where ground was soft while firmer ground fared better. Next week binder work resumes on William Ashton’s fall wheat, though patches were laid low by rain. Anecdotes include a horse accident injuring Joseph Michee’s daughter, Ashley Bartlett heading to Salt Lake for a mission, and Sheriff Preece receiving boots from Manila. A marriage license issued to Bert Henry and Abby Goodrich. A Congregational ladies guild formed with twenty members and officers elected. Lectures on educational subjects planned by Prof Hickman starting at the Vernal ward house Sunday night.
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William Ashtons
Moffat Road
Joseph Michees
Ashley Bartlett
Salt Lake
Northern States
Preece
Smith Brothers
Manila
Bert Henry
Abby Goodrich
Congregational Society
W H S Burton
Babcock
P Trim
Blanche Blankenship
Clare Hacking
Theodore Johison
Hickman
Vernal Ward House
Pioneer Day Celebration at Court House Grounds
Several hundred people gathered on Pioneer Day at the Court House grounds to honor state founders. The event featured a miniature pioneer parade, a covered wagon drawn by calves, music, pageantry, a Kids Circus, games, and an afternoon of enjoyment. Archie Johnson gave an apt address, the UH band directed by Prof Lloyd Winn performed, and refreshments funded chapel-building via the First Ward Society.
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Court House
Archie Johnson
U H 5
Lloyd Winn
Firstwart
Re- Het Society
Chepel
Uintah League Announces Interim Schedule Change
Uintah Baseball League calls no games this Saturday and says a new slate will be drawn and announced next week. Lapo, leading Uintah, will face Roosevelt League’s top team on Wednesday August 9 at Fort Duchesne.
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Lapo
UBIC
Fort Ducheshe
Sun Dance Begins at Hayden Grounds Near Whiterocks
The Indian Sun Dance commenced at the Sun Dance Grounds on the Hayden road near Whiterocks on Wednesday. The event will run for four days and conclude Sunday night.
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Hayden Grounds
Hayden Road
Whiterocks
Change in Basin Mail Route Prompts Local Support
Eastern Utah civic groups back proposed shift of the Basin Star mail route from Price to Salt Lake City via US 40, arguing for broader service to Uintah Basin Post offices, Park City, and Heber City. The Price Chamber and the Associated Civic clubs say the change offers substantial annual savings and improved reach, with inspectors sent to study the proposal.
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Price
Vernal
Salt Lake City
Park City Ueber City
Great Uintah Basin
Price Chamber of
Comerce
Associated Civic Clubs
Utah
Abe Murdock
Uintah Basin at U B I C August 9 11 Governor to speak
Thousands of Basin residents are expected to attend the Uintah Basin Industrial Conference on August 9 to 11. Governor Henry Blood will discuss assets of the Uintah Basin and a road program while local officials present a parade, bands, and tribal groups. Poultry experts will showcase the industry with talks on care, housing, turkey and chicken production, marketing, and processing.
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Uintah Basin
Utah
Henry Blood
UB IC
State Road Commission
Blood
UBI
Turkey
Governor to address assembly after parade
The governor will address the assemblage immediately following the parade.
Drapes of Death Poem Returns to Vernal Visitor’s Memory
Arth ur O Rich of Alhambra Calif writes Shapes of Death inspired by a 1920s Vernal theatre burglary. He recalls entering the Alhambra Theatre with Officer Jay Verison during a burglary call, the burglars firing through velvet drapes and escaping east, with one officer wounded.
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Arthur O Rich
Alhambra Calif
Rich
Vernal
Mr Rich
Alharbra Theatre
Jay Verison
Nerison
Werizeen Hle
U S Band to Give Concert at Brillitonville Camp Sunday
At a Vernal Lions Club luncheon, plans were announced to sponsor a Uintah High School Band concert at Brillitonville CCC Camp Sunday afternoon. The Lions will arrange transport for band members with assistance from the government camp Captain Upson praised the camp and Ashley Valley hospitality. Levi Muer explained asphalt road material use in a proposed project.
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Vernal Lions Club
Grill
Brillitonville
Uintah High School
Lions Club
Upson
Ashley Valley
Efe
Levi Muer
State Road Commission
Mrs Reynolds Visits Home of Her Parents
Mrs Reynolds, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lyn Aektion, is visiting at the home of her parents. Mr Reynolds, ticket agent for the Southern Pacific Railroad in Phoenix, Arizona, returned home Monday and Mrs Reynolds will visit here for some time.
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Wm Resoruaus
Lyn Aektion
Reynolds
Phoenix
Arizona
Miss Ethelynn Ashton Returns Home From Salt Lake
Miss Ethelynn Ashton came home Tuesday afternoon after a two week stay in Salt Lake City. She was welcomed by family and friends at the station.
Encampment Leaders Promote Mail Service Change at Heber
Delegations from Vernal and Uintah counties met in Heber City led by J R Anderson and P L Cowan to back a proposed postal service change. The Associated Civic clubs of Eastern Utah urged a decision based on merit, not politics, to save costs as high as nearly ten thousand dollars.
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Heber City
J R Anderson
P L Cowan
J R Douglas
Heby
Glen H Milter
Sails Lake City
V Lewis
Fr Anderson
Danosaur Museum
Drain
L A Tollenbeck Sumner Hatch
R E Filler
J A Anderson
Weco
Associated Civic Clubs
Utah
Postal Department
J L
Haiti
Wa B
Wallis
Murdock
Department of National
Point Lookout
Petty Mountain
Duchesne County
Uintah
Datis and
Ashley
Naples and Macéser
Uintah Council
A A Anderson
Passon
Spring Lake
Kenilworth
Gintah Basin
United States
Old Glory
Ken Linworths
Hela
Hevelie
Anderson
Arcadia
Merchants urged to advertise for success
The article argues that successful merchants rely on consistent advertising and high quality goods. It notes many local merchants treat advertising as an expense and miss a sure opportunity, emphasizing coverage and reader interest as key factors for effective campaigns.
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Uintah County
The
Express
Attendance by Miss Alice Pederson at U B I C Three Days
Miss Alice Pederson former home demonstration agent of Uintah and Duchesne counties and now with the USAC extension staff Logan will attend WT B C August 9 10 and 11 to greet friends. Mrs Rena B Maycock of the USAOC extension service returns to advise the women. Mrs Henrietta Ko Burton of the Indian Service will demonstrate and lecture on Indian craft. Two sessions daily in the home economics department.
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Alice Federson
Uintah
Duchesne Counties
USAC
Logan
WT B. C
Uintah Basin
Rena B Maycock
USAOC
Henrietta Ko Burton
Indian Service
Vernal Boat Party Begins Adventurous Gave River Trip
The Frazier party from Vernal and Bingham started from Ouray on July 24, two days ahead of schedule. Their planned two week voyage aims for Green River City by week’s end and Lees Ferry around August 6 with word expected upon arrival.
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Frazier
Vernal
Bingham
Ouray
Wil
Green River City
Lees Ferry
E Peterson Named Chief of Southern C C C Camp
FE Peterson a former Uintah County agent has been chosen as superintendent of the Conservation Camp at Alton Utah in the Dixie National Forest He left Uintah County to assume the post and will lead the camp with duties beginning July first His initial offer as assistant near Springville was declined before he was transferred to Alton to take full charge of the camp.
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FE Peterson
Uintah County
Alton
Utah
Mir Peterson
Dixie National Forest
One Thousand Attend Blue Mountain Rodeo at Jensen
About a thousand people attended the third annual Blue Mountain Rodeo at Jensen on Pioneer Day. In the bucking contest White Howard Ainge won first, with Howard Dudley and Bob Norman in second and Elmo Shanno third. Clyde Haslem and Joe Haslem led in riding events.
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Jensen
Blue Mountain
Hassem Grove
Green Riser
Fd Lewis
Joe Haslem
Howard Ainge
Howard Dudley
Bob Norman
Elmo Shanno
Clyde Haslem
Jerisen
Visit at the Calder home on Pioneer Day
J W Robinson and daughter Elna visited HHB Calder home on Pioneer Day. Helen Robinson who had been visiting returned with them the next day.
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J W Robinson
Elna
HHB
Calder
Helen Robinson
Twenty Years Ago Camp records and local notices in Duchesne
The article recounts a youth camp with Scout Executive A A Anderson and aides like Charles DeGraff in Wasatch Duchesne and Uintah districts, praising archery and botany activities. It mentions a future camp name, local officials, community events, a Vernal band concert, and a cats utility tale. It ends noting Wasatch county school district legal action and a large Wednesday gathering.
Vernal City Sowers Tax Rate Reductions
Vernal city authorities announce a two mill tax levy cut by eliminating the sidewalk and guarantees fund and lowering sewer and drains. Mayor R C Cooper cites relief for taxpayers and notes a potential further small reduction if a Reconstruction Finance loan for the new water system is approved. current total levy stands at 16 mills with streets and alleys 4 mills, sewers and drains 1 mill, singing fund 25 mills, water system 1 mill, interest 3 mills, general 45 mills.
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R C Cooper
Finnce Corporation
RF. OC
Corner Stone Laid for Vernal First Ward Chapel
Impressive Pioneer Day ceremonies marked the corner stone laying for Vernal First Ward Chapel on the chapel grounds. Bishop Pontha Calder presided before a large audience, with Hyper Richardson setting the stone and F G Bingham offering the dedicatory prayer. Roofing expected to be completed next month.
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Vernal
Vernal First Ward
Pioner
Pontha Calder
Hyburt Richardson
F. G Bingham
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Alice Pederson
Galev River
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Southern C. C. C
Blue Mountain Rodeo
A Anderson
Timpanogos Council
Charles DeGraff
Wasatch
Richard Jensen
Abner Baird
Payson
L D Prouts
Glen Smith
Dixie College
Clyde Lambert
Ashley National Forest
Earl Clyde
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Pfouts
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Chicago
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Woodard
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Canada
L W Curry
Davia
Nema McKinney
Matt Curry
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Myton
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