Silver Cloud star of Vernal July Fourth celebration
Vernal prepares a grand Independence Day with a $20000 trick horse performance by Silver Cloud. The program includes a morning free demonstration, a baseball game against the Indians, horse and bicycle races, tug of war, and a patriotic program led by orator Edward Johnson. The event is organized by the American Legion and Ladies Auxiliary with regional civic leaders coordinating activities.
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American Legion
Silver Cloud
Benny Grey
the Sands
Falr
Courthouse
Fair Grounds
Vernal
Intermountain
Court House
Lions
Farm Bureau
Lions Club
Edward Johnson
Craft
Johnson
Colorado House of
Colorado
Utah
Colorda House
Craig
Lola
Logan Women Honor Guests At B P W Banquet
On June ninth Lou ise Jorgensen and Lucy Beckham hosted the Business and Professional Women's Club at the Commercial Hotel. Honored guests included Edith Cooper Hele Hemsreet Rose Johnson Anna Johnston Pearl Shaffer Iris White Evelyn Green Alice Pedersen Sarah M Logan Maa Jorgensen Lois McCoy Stella Stevens and Reng Maycock. Mrs Maycock heads Home Economics Extension Service of the U SBA C.
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Louise Jorgensen
Lucy Beckham
Commercial Hotel
Edith Cooper
Hele Hemsreet
Rose Johnson
Anna Johnston
Pearl Shaffer
Iris White
Evelyn Green
Alice Pedersen
Sarah M Logan
Maa Jorgensen
Lois McCoy
Stella Stevens
Reng Maycock
Effie Barrows
May Maycock
Mrs Barrows
Logan
Maycock
Registration Agents Named by County Commissioners for Election
County commissioners at the courthouse on May 3 approved registrars for multiple districts including Riverdale Naples South Vernal City North Ashley Willows and Whiterocks with several precincts pending consolidation of Randlett Independence and Woods. Mary Sessions was granted 3 per month. Dr M C Campbell of Roosevelt licensed to operate the Victory Park resort dance hall at 7.50 per quarter amid a divided vote.
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Court House
Hames
Riverdale
H. J Chatwin
Naples
Pearl Willams
Mary Sessions
M C Campbell
Roosevelt
Victory Park
Danse Hall
Fletche
Witlock
Siddoway
Brave Fight Ends for Little Buddy Nelson
A ten year old boy known as Buddy Nelson died Sunday after more than a year of illness. The community mourns as funeral services in the First Ward chapel honored him with flowers and prayers. The Trailbuilders Primary group carried flowers to his casket and a singing group performed Jesus Wants Me For a Sunbeam. The service concluded with burial at City Cemetery followed by consoling remarks from local church leaders.
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Nelson
Buddy
First Ward
James Wallis
Corless Roberts Howerd Calder Ashley Workman
Heldon Calder Bix
Earl Coder
Sam Calder
Robert Ross
Relph Hall Quinten Hatch
Boyd Hell
Helen Calder
Jesus
E J Young Jr
E S Gurr
Hugh W Colton
James H Wallis
May Calder
Evelyn Winn
May Carpenter
Helen Calder Frank J Stone
Wallis
Hatch
Abner Richens
Funeral Services Held For Earl J Wentz In Vernal
Funeral services for Earl J Wentz who died of lung abscess at the local hospital were held Thursday June 5 at Swain funeral home under Reverend Guild of the Community Church. Wentz, who came to Vernal sixteen years ago with Mr Girt, lived on Diamond Mountain and is survived by a sister in Indiana. Community members cared for him during five weeks in the hospital, and his remains were buried in Rock Point Cemetery.
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Earl J Wentz
Swain
Guild
Wentz
Vernal
Girt
Diamond Mountain
Indiana
Rock Point
Jimmy Long Returns Home From University Visit
Jimmy Long is home from the university and was seen at the Toggery, marking a local return with a familiar stop.
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Jimmy Long
The
Jesse McCarroll Improves After Long Illness
Jesse McCarroll, once bed fast for several treks, shows daily improvement and better spirits as health stabilizes.
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Jesse McCarroll
Wool cooperative movement gains ground amid opposition
The wool cooperative movement shows progress as opponents of National Wool Marketing Corporation efforts clash with supporters. Proponents argue grower controlled selling can ensure fair value annually, while critics fear loss of profits for speculative dealers.
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Wool Cooperative Movement
National Wool Marketing Corporation
Boms
Natio Marketing Corporation
Lions Club backs Flaming Gorge drive in Vernal meeting
At a Monday Lions Club meeting in Vernal held at the United States Bank, members endorsed a vigorous campaign for the Flaming Gorge project. Senator Smoot has introduced a bill in Congress for a $138 million appropriation. James N Wallis was named to replace J A Cheney as Flaming Gorge committee chairman.
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Lions Club
Uinted State Bank
Flaming Gorge
Smoot
Vernal
J A Cheney
James N. Wallis
Lion Club
Doctor of Towns editorials on community action
The piece criticizes residents who blame others yet avoid responsibility, contrasts quitters with towns that progress through collective effort. It praises active communities like Vernal where merchants cooperate and civic groups push improvement, noting author and copyright details.
Poultry Industry Gains Ground in Uintah Basin
County agent E Peterson notes fifty thousand baby chicks moved into the Uintah Basin this year and new poultry houses rise on farms. He urges coordinated efforts to produce uniform high quality birds, especially large meat types, to secure strong markets and steady profits.
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Uintah Basin
E. Peterson
Assuranc
Plymouth Rock
Uittah Basin
Vernal News Roundup Forty Years Ago Highlights
Thirty years ago a Rio Arito party neared Vernal arriving Monday night. Mrs Pierce, kin of W P Reynolds, plans to settle here if land fits. A steam cooker is praised for saving water and space in kitchens. Sidewalks soften as asphalt warms and locals complain of heel digging. Frank Young named principal of Vernal Central School after prior work in Utah counties. Uncle Jerry Murray seeks a traction engine to power threshing. Wm Ashby plans to move to Spanish Park and buy a local farm. James O Neil Jr reports new manganese strike in Clay Basin head of Jesse Ewing Canyon.
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Vernal
Ashpaltum
Frank Young
Vernal Central School
State University
Balt Lake
Davis
Jerry Murray
Jerry
Wm. Ashby
Lakehore
Utah County
Spanish Park
Ashby
James O’neil, Jr
Jesse Ewing
Mrs Louis Freestone Wins First Prize in Kitchen Contest
The Kitchen Contest concluded on Wednesday with Mrs Louis Freestone winning first prize. Miss Alice Pedersen led the event as Home Demonstration Agent, with five contestants and a luncheon on the Courthouse grounds followed by a dance at Imperial hall where a hooked tag prize went to Carl Lind and prizes awarded to Freestone Merkley and Daese.
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Ladies Farm Bureau
Kitch
Ems
Alice Pedersen
Lvo
Louis Freestone
Bet Fans
George Baese
Merrill Henry
Ellis Merkley
F Peterson
Imperial Hall
Carl Lind
George Daese
Arrival of Mrs Hansen's Daughter in Alamosa
Mere and Mrs Huon K Hansen of Alamosa announce the arrival on June 10 of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Hansen. She previously worked as manager of the Ashley Co op shoe department. Mrs Hansen taught at Vernal Central School and is the youngest daughter of Bas Nelson Merkley.
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Mere
Huon K Hansen
Alamosa
Colorado
Mrr Hansen
Ashley Co-op
Mra Hansen
Vernal Central Schoo
Bas. Nelson Merkley
Sudden Death of Four-Year-Old Brimhall Daughter
The four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Esta Brimhall died abruptly from convulsions while her father was away in Colorado. A funeral was held at 2 pm Tuesday in the First ward chapel with Bishop James H Wallis in charge. Floral casket decorations and a Sunday school quartet accompanied the service. Interment followed in City Cemetery with prayers by Jos Horrocks.
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Esta Brimhall
Colorado
First Ward
James H. Wallis
Mate Calder
Evelyn Winn
Wallis
Fred J Stone
Bus Hatch
Beautiful
Isle of Somewhere
E Smith
Knock
Hyrum Calder
George A. Blaugh
Jesus Christ
James Heh
Ate
Beatrice Paulson
Lorna Cook
Francis Mott
Merle Cook
Ray Carmel Hadrock
Louisa Cook
Kiema Prerce
Fern Mann
Fay
Florence Cook
Jos Horrocks
Mirtle King Condition Described as Not Encouraging
The report notes Mrs. Mirtle King’s health is not as encouraging as previously hoped, with cautious outlook and ongoing concern from caregivers.
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Preea
Pather's Day Opens Fishing Season Next Sunday
Sunday next, June 15, proclaimed Pather's Day, inviting anglers to begin the fishing season. The call encourages turnout, noting favorable conditions and community interest in local recreational fishing.
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Price
Sterling D Colton
Maeser
Thomas Murray
Missouri
Salt Lake
Genevieve Pack
David Brinton
Kamas
Summit County
Miss Packs
Tom
Harry
Uintah Basins
Osset
Uintan County
Dry Fork Canyon
Joseph Hacking
Duchesne Bridge
Myton
Don B
Loui L. Colton
Old Homestead
Rose M Hardy
UT of U
James Hackings
al Hacking
Captain Coolley
Uintah
Charles Iverson
Charles Davia
John Evans
Beth Perry
Dry ‘Gulch
Ashley National Forest
Charles DeMolly
Brush Creek
Clyde Odekirk
Jennie Carehart
DeMollys
Calder Brothers
Pantha Calder
WD. Joinson
Dirs, Maycock
Mrs. Barrows
Littl
Far J. Wents
Doctor of Towns
Lions Clubs
Ade
A. D. Stone
Vernal Express
Vernal Lions Club
Mrs
Earl Brimhall
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