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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1920
Page
1
A series of Western Uintah County meetings last week discussed re reconsidering the recent school tax levy. In Lapoint, Prest. Spouse led a lively session with speakers Bodily Cooper Adams and Goodrich. Citizens weighed consolidation costs, per capita funding, and future revenue sources while petitioning for reconsideration.
A large tree blocked Ashley Creek near the High Line headgates, washing out the gates and flooding the canal area. Water redirected the stream, causing overflow and damage downstream while crews strengthen weak points and work to keep both canals filled. No major alarm after the cooler spell lowers creek levels.
Memorial Day ceremonies honored fallen service members with community turnout and a national to international perspective. Isabrand Sanders spoke, Merril Bennion led taps, and a firing squad paid respects for four veterans buried at the cemetery. The event extended across three days with widespread grave decoration and local pride.
Vernal mourns Miss Ruby E Evans who died May 20 at Ely Nevada from a nervous breakdown after influenza relapse. Born November 19 1886 in Leeds City South Dakota she lived in Vernal 25 years and worked in George Adams store. She trained as a nurse at Kimberly Hospital and Con solidated Copper Mines Co where she was head nurse. Funeral held in Second Ward Chapel with speakers Thomas O Donnell John N Davis and Bishop George E Wrinkling.
Robert Witmer and Mrs. Mary H. Barnett of Vernal were married last Monday evening by Prest. A. G. Goodrich. They with Mr. and Mrs. David Witmer and Miss Hazelwood motored to the Goodrich home where the ceremony was solemnized and light refreshments followed. Mrs. Witmer has long been known as a Vernal teacher and Uintah County primary supervisor for three years. Mr. Witmer is known as a local tinsmith. The couple reside in their new home east of the Central School building awaiting completion. The community extends best wishes for a long and happy life.
At 12 10 Friday night a large frame hotel owned by Irvin Caldwell burned to the ground. Insurance on the building was 32600, but sources say the loss exceeds that. Maxwell general merchandise store nearby was saved by swift action of residents and firefighters. State Game Warden Wm Preece assisted by drawing water from a ditch.
On Thursday May 27 Mr and Mrs C Ruple traveling toward Vernal from Brush Creek ranch met a serious accident when Mrs Ruple driving a wagon was struck by Mr Ruples car following down Brush Creek hill. Mrs Ruple suffered multiple arm fractures left shoulder rib fractures head and leg injuries. She was taken to Gertrude Rich hospital and was reported improving. Mr Ruple escaped with minor bruises.
Forest reporter Slaugh, county club leader, returns from Diamond Mountain with findings of fertile soil and ample moisture, signaling a potential bumper crop if conserved. Observations note a four tractor presence including William Hansen with a Cletrac, and others plowing on John Bideway's ranch. The landscape is described as taking a dressed, cultivated appearance with plowed fields, grain stands, and new cabins.
The Vernal City Brass Band announces Sunday afternoon concerts at the park beginning June 6 at 4 30 PM. The move is described as progress and warrants ongoing support from the community.
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