Pixton Chosen Principal Of Uintah High
Robert L. Pixton of Milford Utah was selected as principal of Uintah high school and junior high at the Uintah school ward meeting. He previously led Milford high and comes highly recommended. Contracts were offered for the junior high and senior high music teacher positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah School
Robert L. Pixton
Milford
Utah
Uintah High
Pixton
Charles Lewis
O. Norman Olsen
J. H. Prows
Miss Theor Johnson Named to BYU Music Faculty 1925 26
Miss Theor Johnson of Vernal Utah has been listed as a member of Brigham Young University music faculty for the 1925 26 term. She will teach piano in Vernal during the summer before returning to BYU in the fall. Her appointment is regarded as a high honor for a young music teacher and reflects her achievements as a student and accompanist.
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Provo
Theor Johnson
Vernal
Utah
Brigham Young University
Johnson
Uintah High Confers 28 Diplomas In Graduation
Uintah High School held its May 28 commencement at the Uintah stake tabernacle for the second graduation class. Twenty eight graduates received diplomas as faculty, board of education, and students formed a parade with the U H S band. Honors went to Doris Alexander, Carl Bodily, Lawrence Burton, and others. Martha Lamoreaux gave the valedictory praising teachers and school standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah High School
Uintah Stake Tabernacle
Board of Education
Leo C. Thorne
Martha Lamoreaux
Doris Alexander
Don B Colton
Utah
W. A. Paxton
U. H
Carl Bodily
Lawrence Burton
Marion Batty
Velma Bingham
George Cecil Billings
Addaline Engberson
Vera Calder
Floyd
Fletcher
Ruth Goodrich
Grace Hall
Evelyn Hansen
Don Hacking
Millie Kay
Asher Manwaring
Porter Merrell
Lisle Ohberhansley
Earl Marshall
Violet Powell
Mable Richardson
Lyle Remington
Pearl Rasmussen
Alton Vernon
Hilda Williams
Reginald Cook
Viola Murray
Orson Vernon
Vernal Seminary
Miss Lamoreaux
City Court Justice Busy With Fines In Vernal
Justice Carter assessed fines for infractions in Vernal including Vagner fines. Jim Nichols paid 60 dollars for intoxication. Two drummers in a car wreck pleaded guilty and paid 50 dollars each plus garage repair. Roscos Hall fined 150 dollars for liquor possession. Two juveniles fined 5 dollars each for chickaree staging. future offenders warned. Chickaree losses noted. officers say parties may be staged by juveniles and others.
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Carter
Jim Nichols
Studebaker
Roscos Hall
Justice Carter
Vernal
Commissioners Resolve Tax Adjustments at Final Meeting
Uintah County commissioners approved tax cancellations for multiple property owners and adjusted assessments. Decisions included abandoning Vernal-Manila road project, appointing Ellis Merkley as bee inspector with a $600 bond, and approving a county car for the sheriff with mileage service ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Helé
J. H. Ratliff
Bessie Dillman Swann
Joe E. Marx
Mr. Marx
T. W O'Donnell
J. K. Bullock
A. Kendall
H. Tyzack
David Smuth
E H Belcher
E J. Belcher
F. M. Ackley
Dan H. Hillman
Uintah County
Ellis Merkley
Charles DeMoltsy
Mountain Dell
Joseph I. Massey
Henry Williams
N. Hansen
Whitney
W. WL . Fletcher
Taylor
Richardson
al Rasmussen
Beachbett
Bennett Roosevelt Road
The
Uintah Basin
Alfalfa Experimental Farm Planned Near Uintah River
Utah agricultural leaders announce a new alfalfa experimental farm east of the bridge over the Uintah River near Roosevelt. The 40 acre site, leased from F O Lundberg, supports the Utah Agricultural College program with $8000 appropriated. Officials from the Extension Service, Uintah Basin delegates, and seed company representatives gathered to discuss location and station duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah Agricultural College
Uintah River
Uintah Basin
F. O. Lundberg
Iseway
William Peterson
Pitman
David Jennings
Thos. W. O’donnell
John W. Carmaon
Duchesne County
Peterson
Fort Duchesne
F A. Gross
Uintah-Ouray
The
Farm Bureau
Cecil Wilkinson
J. G. Peppard Seed Company
Clair Johnson
Occidental Seed Company
Ray S Jordan
Roosevelt State Bank
Messrs. Johnson
Lundberg
Gross
Wilkinson
B. Q. Colton
J. P. May
Roosevelt
Serious Charge Brought Against Diamond Ranchers
Reuben H. Hunting, a sheep herder for Bryant Stringham, was beaten on Diamond mountain in an altercation with John S. Gunnar and Adaline D. Acheson. Hunting suffered head wounds, one possibly from a bullet, needing stitches and surgery in Vernal. A warrant was issued. Sheriff Richardson and Deputy Richardson took the defendants to Vernal. The defendants posted a $1,000 bond for assault with a deadly weapon and await a June 16 preliminary hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben H. Hunting
Bryant Stringham
Diamond Mountain
John S. Gunnar
Adaline D. Acheson
Richardson
Hyrum Richardson
Charles L. Hunt
Gumner
Vernal
Acheson
Charles S. Carter
Hunting
Evan Ellis among Utah School of Deaf and Blind graduates
Evan Ellis son of Mr and Mrs Ellis of Maeser ward graduated from the Utah School of Deaf and Blind at Ogden as one of three deaf graduates. His essay Thoughts on Leaving School appears in the Utah Eagle. Other deaf graduates were Myrtle Jewett and Caroline Wood. Three blind graduates were Mary Elmer Blanche Lamb and Lyle Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan Ellis
Ellis J. Ellis
Maeser Ward
Utah School of Deaf and Blind
Ogden
Ellis
Utah Eagle
Ellia
Myrtle Jewett
Santanguin
Caroline Wood
Cedar City
School For the Blind
Mary Elmer
Garland
Blanche Lamb
Toquerville
Lyle Thomas
Plain City
Lapoint Youth Dies Suddenly of Heart Attack
Arthur Markham Rasmussen, born Jan 12 1904 at Upper Deep Creek, died May 30 after long heart trouble and dropsy. Survived by parents Ephraim and Sarah and three brothers Grand, Ollie, Lloyd, and sister Mrs. Mary Sessoms. Funeral May 31 in Lapoint with speakers C B Bartlett C A Thompson Roy Taylor. burial at Maeseer cemetery in Vernal.
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Lapoint
Arthur Markham Rasmussen
Ephriam
Sarah Rasmussen
Upper Deep Creek
Grand
Central States
Ollie
Roosevelt
Lloyd
Mary Sessoms
Portland
Oregon
Jerry Harrison
J. C. Hacking
Lavor Mullins
Cc. A. Thompson
H. Mulling
Jesus
Vernal
Maeseer
Archie Johnson
Forest road project to span twelve miles in Daggett County
Supervisor Arthur G Nord and inspector Charles F Evans announce immediate start on 12 miles of forest road from Greendale to Deep Creek Daggett County with material from Green River. About 113000 dollars covers work not including 50000 for Vernal Manila road. 12500 will be built Brush Creek section under federal and state oversight. project expected to run through summer. Snow fell Sunday but quickly melted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur G. Nord
Ashley Forest
Charles F. Evans
Greendale
Deep Creek
Daggett County
Green River
Wyo
Congressman Colton Heads to Utah for Grand Canyon Opening
Congressman Don B. Colton traveled to Salt Lake City after a Washington notification to serve as official US government representative at the Line Canyon opening held this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don B. Colton
Salt Lake City
Washington
Line Canyon
District Court Quickly Disposes of All Cases
The June term of district court presided by Judge George Christensen concluded with one case pending. Two probate matters heard. estates of Chancey Fluse Shiner and Bessie Dillman Swain addressed. Numerous civil actions continued or resolved. several divorces granted with child custody and alimony provisions. some cases dismissed or settled out of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Christensen
Price
Seventh District
Anie
Chancey Fluse Shiner
Bessie Dillman Swain
Utah Savings and Trust Company
Consolidated Wagon and Machine Company
Ve. C
Consolidated Walton and Machine Company
J. P. Atwood
Alonzo Atwood
Ukintah State Bank
L. le Colton
Fern Houston
James J. Cook
Madeline Burbank
George Samon
Nick Critsas
George Critsas
Mary Hartle Wage
Frank Hartje
Lucretia Galloway
Parley M. Galloway
Edith Welland
Nicholas J. Welland
George McCurdy
Clarissa McCurdy
Atta Chatwin
H. J Chatwin
Jensen
Neu
Clyde Campbell
Beatrice Campbell
Thetta M. Weist
Henry J. Weist
Pageant Planned at Fort Duchesne Aug 12 13 14
Miss Stela Richards heads a pageant for the William Ashley entrance centennial in Uintah Basin to be staged at the UBI GC during the Fort Duchesne convention. About 2000 participants from Basin communities are involved, scenes being prepared with Whiterocks dancers and Indian children. Official title to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Duchesne
Stela Richards
William Ashley
Uintah Basin
Whiterocks
Miss Richards
None of Occupants Severely Injured When Car Turns Over Twice
Naples correspondent reports last Sunday afternoon Myron Roberts lost control of his car on the main road by L. H. Goodrich home. The vehicle rolled twice and landed right side up, badly wrecked, but all occupants escaped injury aside from a severe scare and shaking. Zella Roberts Clifta Anderson and Tolene Mortensen were inside. Clifta Anderson remained with the car until it righted.
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Naples
Myron Roberts
L. H. Goodrich
Zella
Clifta Anderson
Tolene Mortensen
First Brick Turned Out at Fuller Brick Yard
The first kiln of brick burned at the George Fuller brick yard on the Pardon Dodds farm is pronounced first class. The brick have a beautiful cream color and attractive appearance. A second kiln will be ready to fire early next week.
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George Fuller
Pardon Dodds
Dodds Farm
Mr. Fuller
Mrs Paxton Improves. Family May Move to Provo Monday
Mrs W A Paxton has been in bed for two weeks but is considerably improved. If her health permits, Mr Paxton will move his family to Provo on Monday.
Buick Stolen at Glenwood Springs Recovered Near Vernal
A Buick was stolen near Glenwood Springs and found abandoned about 50 miles away near Vernal. Night marshal Adam Erickson and H A Miller investigated, confirming abandonment. Grand Junction engineer H C Williams later retrieved the car after thieves removed a spare tire and accessories valued around 50 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Erickson
Vernal
Leland Workman
Johan Workman
Joseph A. McKee
Vitory Khighway
Mr. Erickson
H. A. Miller
Criff LG. Richardson
Mr. Mil
Williams
Roosevelt
Respects Paid by Vernal Citizens to Soldier Deceased
Vernal citizens laid flowers on graves across Ashley Valley cemeteries honoring patriots from many wars. American Legion Auxiliary led by Mrs. H. E. Rich organized the program at Vogue theatre with Post Commander Adair Tyzack and a firing squad from Witbeck Post No. 11 and Vernal Boy Scouts. Civil War veterans Dr. H. C Hullinger and Rev. Mr. Munich attended as honored speakers.
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Ashley Valley
Adair Tyzack
Witbeck Post No
American Legion Auxiliary
H. E. Rich
H. B. Rich
H. C Hullinger
Munich
Hullinger
United States
America
Charles Lewis
State Club Leader to Visit County and Meet Clubs
County Agent E F Peterson arranged a week of boys and girls at club meetings across the county. State club leader D P Murray from Logan will attend, with sessions in Ashley Jensen Maeser Vernal Wilson Fort Duchesne Randlett Tri dell and Bennett on scheduled days, Lapoint pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F Peterson
D. P. Murray
Logan
Ashley
Jensen
Maeser
Naples
Davis
Glines
Vernal
Wilson
Fort Duchesne
Randlett
Tridell
Bennett
Lapoint
Rain Storms End Drought Helps Crops Across the Country
Rain showers passed through the week soaking fields and ranges and bringing relief after a long drought. Strong winds had earlier driven away storm clouds but relief arrived as rainfall accumulated, benefiting agriculture and the rural economy.
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Neema
Also Mentioned on This Page
Robert .J. Pixton
Aliss Gheora Johnson
Tabernacle
Messrs. I. Sander
E. J. Young, Jr
Louise Jorgensen
L. Richardson
Sheriff's Office
Arthur M. Rasmussen
District Court
Fuller Brick Yard
Buick
Gleswood Springs
VOGUE
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