Monument to Winter Quarters Story of Latter Day Exodus
The article recounts Brigham Young leading the Latter Day Saints from Nauvoo to Winter Quarters on the Missouri shore in 1846 1847. It notes the grim hardships of leaving Nauvoo facing illness hunger and infant deaths as they camps and dugouts fashioned shelter. It highlights the Mormon Battalion aiding the march and the organizing of the camps under captains as they prepared for the westward trek toward the Rocky Mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamra
Wallis
Nauvoo
Winter Quarters
Joseph
Jyrum Smith
Brighant Young
Mississippi River
Towa
Brigham Young
Nauvo
Plains Garden Grove
Mount Pisgahlowa
Young
Council Bluffs
Missouri River
Had Oo
United States
Mexico
Nebraska
Florence
Omaha
Rocky Mountains
Dyery
Ind
Missouri
Israel
Uintah School District Hires Supervisor for 1936 37
At a sparsely attended Uintah School Board meeting L G Noble served as clerk while E Smith was absent due to bad roads. Burt Noble was empowered to hire Mark Rick s from Murray City as supervisor for 1936 37 with all teachers signing 175 day contracts and paid in 12 installments. Every teacher must be certificated and pupils to receive daily physical education and hygiene instruction. A full quorum is needed for further action on bus issues staff transfers and budget details. A public hearing on the 1936 37 budget will be held June 22 with invites for community attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah School Board
L. G. Noble
E Smith
LeRoy Taylor
W Russel Todd
Ray H. Reader
H E Seeley
Andrew J Vernon
Burt Noble
Mark Ricks
Murray City
Noble
Sunt Noble
Berkeley
Publc
Dinosaur Team To Play CCC Here Sunday
In the Basin Baseball League a large crowd attended the games Sunday at Vernal and the Dinosaur camp. On Sunday June 7 Vernal hosts Roosevelt Dridgeland plays Myton and Dinosaurs meet CCC at the Fair Grounds with Duchesng having a bye. Rain caused a postponement of some games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basin Baseball League
Vernal
Dinosaur Camp
Roosevelt
Dridgeland
Myton
Dinosaurs
Vernal CCC
Fair Grounds
Duchesng
Judge Larson Sets Next Term of District Court in Vernal
Judge Martin M Larson and court staff wrap district court by Monday morning. Next term opens June 15 at 10 for probate and civil matters, June 16 for criminal cases including Jess Morris grand larceny and Ed Yoakum assault, with jurors named for June 16. Civil cases slated for June 17 18 and 10. List of petit jurors includes Robert Thorne Ouray Rosa Moper David Calder Harold B Davis and others from Vernal Leeton and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin M Larson
Frank Tigier
Larson
Jess Morris
Ed Yoakum
Robert @ Thorne * Ouray
Wills Wackford J Oo Stacking
Lapoint
Edward Watsing, Jr
Rosa Moper
David Calder
Charles D Slaugh
Harold B Davis
Don Batty
Clarence W Palmer
Wot Wilson
Leslie Anderson
Glen Oaks
Charles Batty
CaMar Thacker
Ashley Dennion
Vernal
Ray E Kimball
Leonard Farnsworth
Gusher
Samuel Snyder Leeton
Ivan Bastian
Hayden
Joseph Sf Paulson
Jenson E.greaton
W A Banks Watson
Ira & Tryant
Randlett
Joseph White
Whiterocks
Three Scout Patrols Enjoy Two day Camporee
Three patrols from Vernal First and Vernal Second wards and Maeser Ward attended the Camporee held over two days. Under Floyd Noel with Commissioner Richard Jensen the group left the courthouse Shey for an unknown destination, hiked to Ashley where camp was pitched at the A Richardson farm. A program of tests and games engaged the Scouts, and on Friday Scouter Leg Thorne led a bird study hike. The boys returned Friday afternoon expressing high satisfaction with the first camporee of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal
Maeser
Floyd Noel
Richard Jensen
Court House
Shey
Ashley Witd
A & Richardson Farm
Thorne
Ali
Memorial Day Services For Dr Douglass At Dinosaur National Monument
Memorial Day services were held at Dinosaur National Monument for Dr Earl Douglass and his sister, with over 200 attendees. Vernal Chamber of Commerce sponsored, honoring Douglass and his work uncovering ancient truths, while speeches praised his contributions, echoing calls for continued respect for the past and the monument’s preservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Earl Douglass
Dinosaur Monument
Dinosaur National Monument
Earl Dougelass
Fernando, Douglass
Miss Nettle Dougelass
Tver
Vernal Junior Chamber of Commerce
Donald Ro Barr
Clyde B Johnson
A_C Boyle, Jr
National Parks Service
Douglaas
Salt Lake City
Douglass
Uintah High School
Lloyd Winn
America
Floyd Noel
Kenneth Stringham
Wallace Calder
Dinosaur Quarry
Don B Colton
U 8
A C. Boyle
Douglass Fev Willard Spence
Congregational Church
Mana5
Dougass
Dr A B Reagan Former Resident of Ouray Dies
Provo Dr Albert D Reagan ethnologist and BYU professor died at a Provo hospital after a kidney illness. He spent months at Hot Springs Arkansas on doctors orders and returned to Provo weeks ago. Born January 22 1871 near Maxwell town he worked in the US Indian Service and taught in several states before joining BYU in 1934. He published widely on Indian tribes and legends and was a fellow of the AAAS. He is survived by a wife Otilla Adelaide Reese two brothers two sisters and a number of relatives. Funeral services were held at the Community Church with BYU faculty in attendance and interment at Peoria City Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provo
Albert D. Reagan
Brigham Young University
Hot Springs
Ark
Drigham Young
Indiana
Reagan
American Association
United States
Maxwell
Willian Simpson i
Annie Emily Reagan Moe
Central State Teachers’ College of Oklahoma
Indian Service
Valparalso University
University of Indiana
Otilla Adelaide Reese
Herman CG Reagan
Kansas City
George CO Reagan
Missouri
C A Bates
Salina
Rae
Rbode Ture Fej
Holly
Colo
Irvin
Pres F . Morris
BYU
Meagan
Peoria City
Town
District Legion Convention to Be Held Here
Witbeck Post No 11 American Legion and Auxiliary host District No 6 officers on Saturday and Sunday June 13 and 14 at the Uintah high school auditorium. State and national officers expected including Charles Ro Mabey former governor of Utah. Legion Auxiliary officers L L Pack and Margaret Witcock with aides plan an outstanding district meeting and urge public attendance. A Sunday sightseeing tour is planned to Green Lakes.
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Green Lakes
Sportsmen Riot Of Roosevelt Clubs Set For June 6 7
Preparations for the annual Sportsmen Riot at Ye Park Canyon hosted by Roosevelt Fish and Game Clubs. The two clubs join to stage events led by the Mens and Womens Fish and Game clubs with programs starting 10 pm Saturday 6. A 1030 pm dance follows at the CCC Camp hall. Sunday begins at 9 4 am with softball, driving, horseshoe pitching, and ladies rifle shoot. Mens rifle, a baseball game, trap shooting, and children's races close the day. Roosevelt and Vernal teams meet in a league baseball game.
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Aiot
Ye Park
Uinetah Canyon
Roosevelt Fish and Game Clubs
Mens Fish and Gun Club
Womens Fish and Game Club
CCC
Canyon
Lions Club Delegation Attends Logan District Convention
Delegates from the Vernal Lions club including J C Anderson Hugh W Colton WS Henderson and Glenn IK Miller attended the Logan convention. Accompanying their husbands were Mrs Henderson, Mrs Miller, Mrs Anderson and Mrs Colton. Colton and Henderson were appointed to important committees as delegates arrived in dinosaur costumes and trapper hats to the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Lions
Logan
J C Anderson
Hugh W Colton
WS Henderson
Glenn IK Miller
Mra Henderson
Milir
Anderson
Mra Colton
Colton
Mr Henderson
Rodent Control Campaign Shows 80 Percent Kill in Utah County
Utah county rodent control work now in week one achieves about 80 percent kill of prairie dogs and kangaroo rats in sprayed zones along Manila highway and Vernal areas. Stations set for grain bait distribution at W L Whitlock’s Secton, Wilson’s Leota, and local Post Offices to aid farmers. bait must stay exposed on mounds, not buried, and not used before rain. Contact Preston Flale at the poison camp or county agent Harold Hirst for guidance on site poisons and bait distribution.
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Uttah
Manila Highway
Newston Ranch
Vernal
Lube Reaervoir
Rawnill
Green River
Preston Flale
Russell
Trarold Hirst
Salt Lake
Hale
CC O
Pearl Shaffer Heads Uintah County Red Cross Committee
In Uintah County’s Red Cross annual election Pearl Shaffer, Vernal Central School instructor, was chosen chairman for the coming year to succeed W. O. Wall. New officers include vice chairman Archie Johnson secretary Golda Massy and several committee chairs. The chapter reported a successful year with a November roll call, a $225 Flood Disaster fund quota met, and the graduation of more than sixty First Aid certificate recipients from a local school.
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Uktah
American Red Cross
Eaux Atta Club
Uintah County
Dureau of
County Commissioners Hold Meeting on Monday
County commissioners convened Monday with all members present led by Willig I Jomes son. Main actions covered tax matters and sale of tax sale properties to bidders including Mr Beastons for A M Myron and others for Coltharp, Pope Development, and Bennion estates. A bid to reduce draught beer license from 150 to 50 dollars was discussed. a license for Parden Dodda to sell draught beer at Gusher was requested. The board set dates for a board of equalization and other routine items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissions
Willig I. Jomesson
Pris Jay Thoss
Mr Beastons
M Myron
J QO Gurton
Wallace Calder
Bennion Lst
Moses Moore
If A Tyvack
Crank Swann
Wesley Bastian
Ro Co Coop
Pope Development Company
Leonard White
Real Trata
If G. Rich
Charles Wise
F . Lundberg
Johnson
Parden Dodda
As & Board of Equalization
Roosevelt attorney Dillman aids Vernal business caller
Ray E Dillman of Roosevelt worked in Vernal on Thursday as a business contact seeking to help unemployed residents. The note suggests ongoing efforts to put workers back on their feet amid limited opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray E Dillman
Roosevelt
Vernal
Funeral Rites At St George For Myles Judd
Large turnout in Vernal for funeral services of Myles E Judd Uintah high school dramatic art instructor held at St George memorial day services noted his death in an automobile accident near Delta aiding his brother in law Gordon Hutchings interments at St George cemetery with long procession. tributes from Vernal Lions club Uintah school officials and community members highlighted his unselfish work and impact.
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Myles E Judd
Uintall High School
Bt George
Judd
Delta
Gordon Hutchings
Beaver
Hutchings Indias
St. George
George Judd
St. George Tabernacle
Tutchings
Dixie College
Bishop Hafen
Bishop Worthen
Iare Old M Lundell
Uintah High School
L . Noble
Uintah
Vernal Lions Club
Soto
Ang
Banka
Uintah School Board
LaMasque Dramatic Society
Uintah High
St George
Noble
Lundell
Esse Jang Sowards
UHB Atu«Dent. Wy
I B. Bowards
Lucy Jensen Martin
Chatira Lyon
J Wilfad Bastian
Darrell Dantian
Lavell M. Cottam
Lloyd Jensen
Delta Chronicle
Oak City
Gordon Stutchings
Myled B. Judd
Ots
Canal
Delia
Starming
Everve
Bas Patsully
Storms End Drought in Uintah Region
Storms across Uintah over the past week brought rainfall that revived the Isasin region and boosted farm and stock water. Vernal measured 14.1 inches of precipitation early in the week with seven inches of soil wetting. Jensen logged similar figures. Reservoirs for stock water rose in level, though some show little water. Rainfall varied by area with heavier amounts in some locales. A snow font was reported at Lock Bawmill on Taylor Mountain.
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Isasin
Joie
Vernal
Jensen
Lock Bawmill
Taylor Mountain
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Dinosaur
C.C.C
Big Park
Vinish Canyon
Douglas
A.B. Reagan
Ouray
James Maher
Mollywood
Calif
D J Maher
Bernard McCune
Galesburg
J J Maher
D P Maher
American Legion and Auxiliary
Hugh Bradley
High Sports Authority
Mante Apgar
Lions Club
Sportsmen’s
Pearl Shaffer
County Red Cross
St.George
Mle. Judd
Myles E. Judd
G, Noble
H, M.lundell
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