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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1932

Page

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Basin Towns and Craig Hold Road Meeting Saturday

Newel DB Cook announced Utah streams and lakes closed to fishing through July 4 and year round in 1932. The meeting of Duchesne Roosevelt Craig and Vernal Lions at Community House featured remarks on US 40 funding and cross-state road cooperation.

Basin Towns Craig Newel DB Cook Utah Uintah Mountains Provo Duchesne Reck Creek Uintah Green and Bear River Iron Lake Duchesne County Duchesne River Red Creek Victory Highway Current Creek Afr Cottonwood Murray City Park Ogden River Bnish Creek Uintah County Fish Lake Twin Creek Echo Dam Brown Ditch Pleasant View Lake Toottom Canal Duchesne Roosevelt Lions Club Salt Lake Denver Tah Union Stoddard Craig Lions Club Vernal Clubs Community House Lion R OC Cooper Lion L . Noble Monater Utah State Line Colorado Road Commission Colorado America S&toddards Ree Marks Pauw E Cowan Elromis Lion Noble Toattmaster Weldon Bastian Lloyd Winn Lloyd Winn W B Watts Lowell Fox Clare Ashton Roosevelt Lions Club Ashton Forte Ty Austin Haws Kenneth Samuels

Colton Public Domain Grazing Bill Wins Support

Washington reports accelerated erosion in Utah due to fires and over grazing. Reed W Bailey geologist urges Colton bill to create federally supervised community grazing areas. E O Finney asks approval of a grazing ban with water hole guarantees under homesteading. A E Sherman endorses the bill from the forest service.

Colton A. C Washington Utah House Public Lands Committee Reed W Bailey Utah State Agricultural College Bailey Talley E. O Finney Interior Department Finney A. E Sherman Forester

Gold Hill Mining Company accelerates Cane Springs shaft project

Gold Hill mining company at this location speeds work on Cane Springs property. The firm has installed a hoist building and equipment on its vertical shaft workings.

Gold Hill Urum Gold Mining Company Cane Springs

Brigham City Considers Plans for Community Hospital

Brigham City officials weigh establishment of a community hospital within the city limits. Discussion centers on site selection, funding and potential impact on local healthcare access. No final decision announced.

Brigham City

I Was Born in Christania Norway A Pioneers Sketch

This tife sketch by Mrs Lybbert recounts an 1845 birth in Christiania Norway and early reading. She recalls factory work in Norway, secret baptism into the church, and a daring voyage to Utah at age twenty with minimal belongings and a grueling overland trek to Salt Lake City.

Mirs Lybbert Christania Norway Christian Olsen Christine Nielson Olsen Christiania England Thang

Utah Congregational Conference Set for Kingsbury Church

The Utah Congregational Conference will convene at Kingsbury Church in Vernal June 7 for a three day program. Speakers include Rev George F Guild Rev Frank L Moore Rev John R Scotford and Rev N C Wallin with sessions on administration benevolence and missions. The lineup features banquets addresses round tables and a conference sermon with various church leaders and officers listed.

George F. Guild Utah Kingsbury Vernal Quest Frank L. J .P Db Bilasions Weaterm New York Charles E. Davis James F Walker Auper Harry W. John Jorge Milas Gile Ward C Ireland Arthur L Rice Arthur L. Rice George FE Guild Charles FE Davis Frank L. Moore Joh R Scotford Addreas Frank L Moore John R Scotford Harry W Johnson Womans Missionary Program Wn Dobson Rey John R Scotford Provo Womens Missionary Society Madelie Gile N C Wallin George T McCollum John RK. Bedford

Life Sketch of Aunt Nettie Lybbert of Naples

Funeral services were held Friday in the Naples ward chapel for Anthonette Olsen Lybbert known as Aunt Nettie. Bishop Byron Goodrich conducted the service with a mixed quartet and speakers praising her life and kindness. The procession moved to Vernal cemetery for interment, with pallbearers her grandsons Hallis Hullinger Owen Hullinger Victor Merritt Glenn Lybbert Charles Olsen DeMar Gale. Survived by ten children and eighty-one grandchildren with many in Canada and Utah.

Naples Ward Anthonette Olsen Lybbert Aunt Nettie Byron Goodrich Nellie Richens Mtrs Ina Chiters Ella Goodrich Lela Goodrich Frank O'Donnell Goodrich Charles Pierce LaVelle Manwaring L H Goodrich Abida Arthur Manwaring Ada Cook A . Goodrich William Gardiner Fuller Remington Hallis Owen Hullinger Victor Merritt Glenn Lybbert Charles Olsen DeMar Gale Enoch C Waldimar Glenwood Canada Prima T Hullinger Mary & Merrill Jacovb Lybbert Vernal Daniels East Lake City Charles I Raymond Canda Canada Utah

Helper Boosters Visit Vernal to Advertise Helper Day

About 23 cars carrying Helper residents visited Vernal on Wednesday afternoon. The group, including business people and the Helper Band, spent several hours touring Duchesne My ton and Roosevelt before returning about 7 p.m. The purpose was to advertise Helper Day on Wednesday June ? with a parade and the unveiling of a Welcome arch south of Helper.

Helper Vernal Duchesne Myton Roosevelt Helper City Helper Chamber of Coramerce

Funeral Services Held For Earl Lewis Auto Accident Victim

Funeral services for Earl Lewis 14 son of J L Lewis of Richfield were held in the Vernal Second Ward chapel on Saturday at 10 a m He died in an auto collision near Ferron early Wednesday The service was led by Bishop Claire Dabis speakers were Ernest Eaton and Bishop Davis A double mixed quartet sang three selections and Mrs Lucile Calder sang a solo Interment followed at Vernal Cemetery Chase Carter dedicated the grave Earl Lewis born September 23 1915 in Vernal is survived by his father a Richfield optician a sister Mrs Helen Wise a half brother James Lewis and a half sister Barbara Lewis all of Richfield His mother died years ago He was a student at Richfield High School Grandparents are Mr and Mrs S Gurr and Mr and Mrs W W Lewis of Richfield.

Vernal Second Ward Earl Lewis J. L. Lewis Richfield Ferron ¢Earty Claire Dabis Ernest Eaton Bishop Davis Lucile Calder Chase Carter Lewis Vernal Helen Wise James Lewis Barbara Lewis Ritchfield Richfield High School 8 Gurr W. W Lewihs

County fair debate aims to showcase livestock and crops

County residents consider holding a county fair to display purebred cattle sheep hogs horses and poultry and local crops. Proponents argue a simple show could boost education prestige and revenue for schools and churches, while carnival attractions would be cut due to cost.

Atul Sparta

Vernal Welcomes Elaborate Ferris Wheel and Merry-Go-Round

A grand Ferris wheel and merry go round setup, worth $16 000, arrives in Vernal from Fort Collins Colorado. Manager L R Forsey, now in his 25th year running such rides across Utah Colorado and surrounding states, will tour Glenwood Springs and Strawberry Day before entering a full season. He enforces temperance and bans drinking among his crew. Henry Brooks, a crew member, is an award winning vocalist who won the Atwater Kent center in Colorado.

Fort Collins Colorado Vernal Glenwood Springs Strawberry Day L. R Forsey Utah Wyoming Nebraska Arizona New Mexico Forseythe Henry Brooks Atwater Kent Center

Autes Demolished in Head on Collision

A car driven by Miss Vera Calder and another by George McCurdy collided Wednesday night near Second North and the Martin home. Calder suffered minor scratches, McCurdy was injured slightly. officers will file charges after investigation.

Vera Calder George McCurdy McCurdy

Veteran members to receive free 1932 Legion booklet

Commander J O Stewart of Witbeck Post No 11 states any veteran who joins or is a member of the American Legion for 1932 and whose card and dues are on record by July 10 will get at no cost a 32 page magazine size booklet written in plain language describing all federal and state laws for World War veterans.

J O Stewart Witbeck Post No 11 American Legion United States George Balllf Provo Stake Tabernacle James QC Stewart Dbsliff Legion Mar Allen Beagera Washington America J. P Morgan Pershing Peorl Ife

Lyle Remington Visits Vernal Amid Utah Tour

Lyle Remington of Galt Lake City has been visiting Vernal during the last two weeks.

Lyle Remington Galt Lake City

Legion Head of State Speaks at Services Here

George Ballif of Provo addressed Memorial Day services at the stake tabernacle urging service and sacrifice for country. He contrasted Washington with modern figures and thanked veterans while noting the Legion’s work with war orphans and child welfare in Utah.

Legion Head of State

Duchesne Club Wins Opening Game of Utah Basin Golf Series

Duchesne claims a 1046 point win in the first Utah Basin golf series event at Roosevelt. Roosevelt places close second with 1064 while Vernal scores 1030. Harrison of Roosevelt shoots 84 the day’s low. Next game set for Duchesne on June 26. top club earns 10 pro fute balls.

Duchesne Club Roosevelt Paul I. Cowan

County Commissioners Hold Quiet Week on Property Tax Levy

The Vernal county commissioners met Tuesday at the courthouse with few delegations. The week will be spent hearing tax levy complaints and making adjustments after guidance from a state tax commission representative. Fire Chief Milbeam asked the county to defray out of city fire engine costs for calls in the county, but officials said the expense would be unfair if not benefiting all taxpayers.

Court House State Tax Commission Vernal H GB Milbeeam Eniny

Arza Adams Visits Vernal in Friday Event

Arza Adams of Mt Dell made a visit to Vernal on Friday. The occasion drew local notice as residents greeted the visiting figure and discussed community matters.

Arza Adams Mt Dell Friay

Alton Hatch Elected Vernal Gun Club President

At the annual Vernal Gun Club election held Tuesday at Cine tah State Bank Alton Hatch was named president for the coming year Milton Hacking was chosen vice president and secretary Clarence Rhodes and Frank Gwain were elected directors The club aims to stock fat elk or deer for a barbecue to boost BR membership drive It was reported 176000 fish were planted this year and 100000 more were on hand at the White Rock fish hatchery

Cinetah State Bank Alton Hatch Milton Hacking Fhorme Clearge Rhodes Frank Gwain Waa Whiterock

Vernal Library Fund Reaches High Mark This Week

The Vernal Library fund sponsored by the Business and Professional Women’s Club nears four thousand dollars after ten months of additions. Contributions include Uintah County Teachers Association fifteen dollars Ladies Aid Association eight five dollars and BPW Club sixteen ninety five dollars. The drive began a year ago with possible future housing at the stake house or county court.

Vernal Library Fund Business and Professional Women’s Club Uintah County Teachers Ladies Aid Association BPW Club Stake House Possibie Buldings

Vernal Graduates Honored From Denver Nursing School

Miss Georgia Dudley and Miss Anna Dudley daughters of Mr and Mrs George Dudley of Randlett are honored for nursing training in Denver. Georgia earned first honors in her class and Anna fourth honors. Both are class of 1924 graduates from Uintah High and Whicox Academy Vernal.

Georgia Anns Dudley George Dudley Randlett Lukes Training School For Denver Whicox Academy of Vernal Anna Uintah High School

Vernal Youths Admit Robbery of Local Businesses Last Week

Police reported two Vernal youths confessed to robbing Sterling Transportation and Vernal Lumber on separate nights. Warrants named Pill Martin Arvil Alexander and Orlan Johnson. Martin and Alexander waived preliminary hearing and were bound over to district court with bonds. Johnson remained in father’s custody awaiting arraignment.

Sterling Transportation Company Vernal Lumber Company Intest Pill Martin Arvil Alexander Orlan Johnson Martin District Court Charles DeMalsy Johnson Sterling Transportation Vernal Lambert Company Sterling Transportation Office

Thirty Years Old Born Tuesday Night in Vernal

A boy born to Mr N G Sowards on Tuesday night May 27. The county superintendent plans a pleasure trip to Salt Lake City. Decoration Day was unusually quiet in Vernal with most stores closed and streets empty. A wagon road project between Heber and Vernal began with 15 men departing Heber. E W Evans bought the former Vernal Candy Kitchen site. Mark Batty, back from Salt Lake, found a steel splinter in his right eye from a ten week old explosion and is fortunate to keep his sight.

N G Sowards Salt Lake City Wionkles Farm E PF L. Clegz Heber Vernal E W Evans Vernal Candy Kitchen Clearge Silaugh Mark Batty Galt Lake

Local Births Weddings and Social Notes Update

Multiple births announced from Dry Fork and Guy A Curtis area. Rehearsal for a play by Beulah Bondy and Burt Young. A farewell for Miss Yilate Bennion prior to a mission. Carnegie museum team led by Peterson arrives in Vernal for summer dig with Professor Farr Douglars. Dinosaurs found in Jensen quarry. White River county noted for fine silk flax. Wedding bells signal marriage of Rhea Vo and Psy Fr Kurtz of Rand.

David Caldwell Dry Fork Elmer Richens Charles Shanno Maeser Jackson Draw Diamond Mountain Beulah Bondy Burt Young Showalter Orpheus Central School House Yilate Bennion Central States Bishop George Wikins Guy A. Curtis Alexander Anderson George B Mowry Central Jensen White River Plaest Rhea Vo Psy Fr. Kurtz Rand Ide

Local plants resume operations and new labs planned

Murray area sees about 225 workers rehired by American Immelthe and Refining company as local plant resumes operations. In Salt Lake City a Cat hery Test laboratory is planned to establish there, signaling expansion in regional industrial activity.

Logan-Kyrvin-Wellsyilie Murray American Immelthe and Refining Company

Also Mentioned on This Page

Uintah Mts Lion IX Calder US 40 Mayden OUR Pioneers Mra Anthonette Olsen Lybbert Florence Kingsbury Church Aunt Nettie Lybbert Naples Helper Boosters Autes Headon Mra Balllf National Committee Woman of the Legion Auxiliary Mia Baltif Flanders Field Jesse Hawa George E Guild Earl Ooodrich Aliee Caldwnell Victory Park M GC Campbell Basin Jos Moysh Ytallis Deane Young Price Otto Wisely City Vernal Gun Club Vernal Etudents Somao
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