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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1935

Page

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Completion of U. S. 40 Urged by Basin Delegates

Basin delegates press for completion of U S 40 outlining road program alongside Wasatch project. Talks cover asphalt rock paving efficiency and cost comparisons, highlighting Uintah and Duchesne counties needs amid state road plans.

U. S. 40 Wasatch County K. C. Wright Commission Uintah Duchesne Forest Line Strawberry Fred Ferron Roosevelt Aded Pa Utah-Colorado State Line Uinta Forest Daniels Canyon

Vernal Bishop Named Acting Postmaster at Vernal

The Post Office Department announced acting postmasters including Vernal Utah resident Vernal Bishop and W L Sargent of Coalville Utah along with Elliott Larsen of Monroe Utah and Pontha Cale det Vernal Utah.

Vernal Washington PostoMice Department W L Sarsgent Coalville Utah Elliott Larsen Monroe Tribune

Indian Pleads to Second Degree Murder Charge

Indian Saknikent pleads guilty to second degree murder in the killing of Robert Red Cap at Lapoint. William Ellifritz also pleads to forgery and is to be sentenced June 11 at 2 pm by Judge Abel Turner. Court adjourned Tuesday with many cases carried to next term and several estates and real estate matters referenced for July hearings.

Abel Turner Fourth Judicial District Court F. M. Alder F. L. Noel Dallas H Young Hugh W. Colton Venire Isaac Saknikent Chatee Robert Red Cap Lapoint Saknikent Fillifrits Turner Sarah C McCoy N A. Taylor M. Myrup Commercial Security Bank Owens Livestock Company Bank of Vernal Jeremiah Hatch Argile Roper Carl Roberts Nellie McKee Pardon Dodds James Pappas Allen Calvin Bennion W L Fletcher J H Reader Orson Ungritch Henry M Kurtz Glen T F Lavern Hemstreet Sarah O McCoy

Attorney Charles DeMolly Enjoys Ten Day Idaho Vacation

Attorney Charles DeMolly 8&4 attended his granddaughter Miss Ryan's high school graduation in Gooding Idaho. He then visited Boise and Provo with his son Charles DeMoisy Jr of the Uintah National Forest before returning home Friday for the district court session.

Charles DeMolly Uth Ryan Gooding, Idaho Ryan Michael Francis Ryan Uintah DeMoisy Boise Idaho Charles DeMoisy, Jr Uinta National Forest Provo

Free Bus To Vernal For Shoppers From Local Towns

Merchants offer free round trips by bus from Tapoint Tridell Ranchett and Leota to Vernal on Saturday. Two buses depart Deep Creek at 9am and Rand left at 9am with stops at Hyrum Merris corner Teota and La Point. Free concert at the courthouse at 5pm completes the day.

Tapoint Tridell Ranchett Leota Court House

Employment Agent to Be Here For Uintah Duchesne

Mr Crocker an employment agent for Uintah and Duchesne counties with headquarters at Duchesne will register those seeking work Monday at the City office Local committeemen are chosen from each community to assist registrants but do not handle employment He will be here all day every Monday to register applicants and classify them making it easier to notify workers and for employers to find needed employees.

Crocker Uintah Duchesne Mr Crocker

Birds and hawk study at Uintah Scout meeting

At the Uintah district Scout meeting in Vernal the Carnegie Institute ornithologist Dr. A C Lloyd spoke on Utah birds. He noted 124 types identified, 73 collected, with hawks praised for pest control, claiming one pair can kill about 600 prairie dogs annually and other small pests.

Uintah Timpanogos Council Boy Scouts of America Vernal First Ward A C Lloyd Carnegie Institute Pittsburgha Utah Lloyd Jensen

Beaver relocation aims to curb damming in Brush Creek area

Uintah county game warden Floyd Noe and Duchesne county game warden JFP Madsen began trapping six beaver pairs along Brush Creek and Taylor mountains. After planting in other streams, the animals are expected to aid stream control and trout propagation, with work expected to finish in ten days.

Brush Creek Floyd Noe Uintah County JFP Madsen Duchesne County Taylor Mountains

Mary Witmer Funeral Rites Held Monday

Mrs Mary B Witmer widow of Robert Witmer died Sunday after a lingering illness ending a notable teaching career in Uintah county Funeral services were at the Congregational Church with Rev George E Guild presiding Rebecca Lodge members served as honorary escorts Elva Davis played preludes and a double quartet sang Lead Kindly Light Speakers praised her long service from Dragon School to Vernal Central School and county board posts Her work during the 4th ward epidemic included organizing care at St Pauls lodge and supervising kitchen duties at the temporary hospital

Mary B. Witmer Robert Witmer Wintah County Congregational Church George E Guild Rebecca Lodge Elva Davis Rey Guild Goodrich Witmer Uintah County Dragon School Vernal Central School Mr Goodrich Ashley Valley Uintah School Board EB Smith

Cemetery Tax Levy To Be Set By Commission

Uintah county commission approved a plan to levy a tax for cemetery upkeep and consider transferring Maeser cemetery to county ownership. The board aims to have all county cemeteries deeded and beautified, with routine tax matters postponed to this week’s equalization sessions. Charles H Pearce named ground keeper for Davis precinct.

Board of County Commissioners Uintah County Hugh W Colton Maeser Wills L. Johnson John W. Weaver John G. Bolton Charles H Pearce Davis

Geo Thompson Buried Monday

Graveside services were held for George Thompson Jr 44 who died May 30 in Park City pneumonia after a brief illness His parents George and Elizabeth Thompson reside in Davis Ward The deceased moved to Park City years ago where he mined He is survived by his widow Josephine Merbert Thompson and children Charles Harvey Thompson Park City Mrs Mable Peterson Mrs Josephine French Myrtle Thompson Meeker Cole Mrs Juby Richardson and Miss Velma Thompson Also surviving are brothers and sisters Carrie Stork Palisade Cole Stephen John Chas Thompson Annie Mammond Melvina Richens Pearl Cogle May Jenkins Bluebell and Weelie Case Vernon Cemetery was used for the burial and a local bishopric oversaw the service

George Thompson, Jr Park City George and Elizabeth Brady Thompson Davis Ward Park City Ward Archer Bisho Alfred Gimper Lewis & Gardiner George F Walker Meda Walker William Johnson G H Southam Parerfa Josephine Merbert Thompson Charles Harvey Thompson Mable Peterson Josephine French Myrtle Meeker Cole Juby Richardson Velma Thompson Carrie Stork Palisade Cole Stephen John Chas Thompson Annie Mammond Melvina Richens Pearl Cogle Vadrnal May Jenkins Bluebell Weelie Case Jenset

David Adams Jr. Mine Accident Victim Buried

David Adams Jr a World War veteran died in a Park City mine accident when he touched a high tension wire. He was buried in Vernal cemetery Wednesday afternoon with services at the Ashley ward chapel directed by Bishop Alma Freece. He was the son of Mrs. and Mrs. David Adams Sr of the Ashley ward.

David Adams Park City Vernal Cemetery Ashley Ward Alma Freece David Adams Sr

Crystal Baths Set to Open Next Week at Vernal

The Crystal Baths will open next week at Vernal per manager C R Henderson. Improvements include a new heating system to heat and circulate filtered water, maintaining about 70 degrees. A new diving board and swinging rings are installed, with two rings at one end. The large pool measures 41 by 70 feet with depths from three to seven feet and has been painted and redecorated.

Crystal Baths C R Henderson

County Auditor Reports General Fund Deficit in May Balance

May 31 balance from County Auditor F L Noel shows a deficit in the general fund. The report details deficits and fund amounts including general fund 241,872, poor 57.02, county road 384,898, fair 43.580, old age 20.086, bond and sinking 84.000, and library 334.20.

F L. Noel Board of County Commission Noel Commission

Local Educators Meet At Alpine Grove School

Uintah school district superintendent elect L G Noble and newly appointed principals Harold M Lundell and A Reed Morrrill attend a Tuesday morning administrative meeting. BK Tarnsworth, state supervisor of high schools, leads the instructional session on administrative work at Alpine Grove School.

L G Noble Uintah Harold M Lundell UMS Reed Morrill Alterra Alpine Grove BK Tarnsworth

Johnston to bring son home from Idaho pharmacy program

Uintah Drug manager TT Johnston left Wednesday for Pocatello Idaho to fetch his son Tenney from the University of Idaho School of Pharmacy. They expect to arrive home Saturday evening and Tenney will spend the summer in Vernal.

TT Johnston Uintah Drug Pocatello Idaho Tenney School of Pharmacy University of Idaho Vernal

Uintah High School appoints Harold Lundell as principal

Uintah School Board names Harold Lundell as principal of Uintah High School succeeding L G Noble who becomes county superintendent. Lundell, 12 year Uintah veteran, has acted as principal, led prize winning stock judging and basketball teams, and held key roles in 4 H and Scouting. He is a BYU graduate with further study at Utah State Agricultural College.

Uintah Mount Harold M Lundell Soceed L. G. Noble Tamiell Nobile Alpine Summer School BYU Princcipala Lundell Smith- Sfughes Utah Kansas City Tle Landell Uintah High School Smith-Hughes Whrch Wintah High Junior Farm Bureau Mac Lindell United States Benjamin Brown Scoug Beout Vernal Lionas Club Uloteh Stake High Council LD Church Hfe Witbeck Post American Legion Brigham Young University Utah State Agricitural College

Funeral Rites for Mrs W Merkley Held in Vernal

Funeral services for Mrs Rose Walker Merkley 62 wife of William Merkley were held Friday at Vernal First Ward chapel with Bishop Pontha Calder presiding. The American Legion Auxiliary acted as honorary escort and a mixed quartet performed songs including That Beautiful Land. Survivors include husband, a son George O Knudson, three daughters Wanda Jennie Merkley and Dorothy Rominger, and several siblings. Interment followed at Vernal cemetery under Swann Funeral Home care.

Rose Walker Merkley William Merkley First Word Pontha Calder Treath Wanda American Legion Auxiliary Witbeck Post Noli John Jorgensen Harold M Lundell Clark Newell Fred Stone Gwen Roberts Uintsh George O Walker L J Walker Richard Jensen Cleorge Knudson Iiham Richardson Ralph Rominger Vernal Cemetery Swann Funeral Home George O Knudson Roosevelt Tlota Weeks Los Angeles Jennie Metkiey Vernal Dorothy M Rominger American Fork Joseph Walker Fort Duchesne Jerry Walker Ouray Martha McCormick Kansas Sarah A Adams Ashley Ward Kate Leonard

Asphalt meeting called by Uintah County board chair

Willis E Johnson, chairman of Uintah County Board of Commissioners, calls an asphalt meeting at Uintah County courthouse on Tuesday evening June 11 at 8 o'clock to discuss using Uintah Hasin rock asphalt for Utah road building. All interested are invited.

Read Department Fort Duchesne Halfway Hollow Mytton-Roosevelt Junction Garfields County Echo Junction Coalville Woodside Green River Nephi-Levan Leyian-Gunnnison Wyoming Commission Uintah Basin Willis E Johnson Uintah County

Band Concert on Courthouse Grounds This Saturday

A band concert is set for the courthouse grounds Saturday afternoon and will continue every Saturday through the summer. Band members and parents are reminded of regular Wednesday practice at the high school. The program includes marches and overtures such as The Joy Riders March and The Conqueror Overture. Vernal City will provide a free movie for band members each week of the concerts.

Court House Pref Liel d Winn Winn Joy Riders Shadows Serenity Vernal City Barut Ithe

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Lawrence Fox Wenton Brothers Salt Lake Kearns Newton Brothers Canada South America Moab Grand Junction Gunnison Colorado Helen Calder Wallace Calder Calder Uintah High UBIC Bel Alexander Eugene Welst Alexander Weist Thomas Karren Lewis Motor Company Salt Lake City Karren Vernal Airport Francis Feltch Jay Pope Scouts of Vernal First Ward HL M Lundell Vernal Gun Club Roosevelt Sportsmens Miot Uintah Canyon I. B Hampton Glen Lambert Roy Wilkins Ed Crawford Roosevelt High School Vernon Jarmon Evelyn Noal Noal State Fish and Game Department Jarmon Ethel Noal Floyd and Bes- Sia Noel Rice Cooper Charlies Carter Vernal Lions Club Roosevelt, Duchenne Heber City Myton State Road Commission William F Ellifritz Mts Mary Witmer Olsims Board of Education Geo. Thompson David Adams, Jr Harold Lundell U.H.S Harold M. Lundell UHS School Board of W. Merkley Court House Grounds
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