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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1940

Page

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Mutuals Hear Plea for U S To Shun War

Salt Lake City youth leaders heard a warning against fear and panic in the annual conference of Mutual Improvement Associations. President Herbert Grant Jr spoke by message read by David O McKay, with J Heuben Clark Jr citing prophecies that America’s destiny is liberty and the land of promise if the people live righteously. He urged LDS members not to be swayed by those pushing participation in the war, noting the nation’s fate hinges on conduct and faith.

LD 8 the Mutual Improvement and Associations Salt Lake Hebert Grant Jr David O McKay J Heuben Clark Jr Mr Clark Tabernacle American Promise Mberty Clark Old Latter Day Saints

State Engineer Okays Ute Water Filing

State Engineer T H Harpherys approved two water appropriation applications on the Uintah and Ouray Reservation despite Indian representatives protests. The Whiterocks Irrigation Co seeks 19 second feet from Whiterocks River and Neola Town Water Assn seeks one second foot from two unnamed springs for irrigation and municipal use, respectively. A U S Indian agent asserted exclusive federal jurisdiction over reservation water.

Tte Utah Uintah and Ouray T H Harpherys Indian Service Whiterocks Irrigation Company Whiterocks River CG Wright United States Whiterocks Company Whiterocks Lapoint Neola Town Company Weola Lionel Jensen Neola Jensen Ant Carly Te Iler Althir

Funeral for Jensen Pioneer Mother Held on Tuesday

Almira Moon 60, a Jensen pioneer, died Saturday and funeral services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Jensen ward house with Lloyd J Moerkley presiding. Speakers included Driver Smith Melvin Wilkins and Roger Horrocks. Pallbearers were her five sons and a son-in-law. interment followed in the Jensen cemetery.

Spencer Squire Warren Bulings Jessie Wail Naomi Dudley Mada Dudley Corwin Snow Cross Mr Snow Driver Smith Melvin Wilkins Roger Horrocks Mra. Moon Mr Merkley Wmarvin Marion Robert Dean Bernard Moor Woodrow Snow Rebecca Stewart Jensen Ira S Gardner Almira Mecham Moon Wallsburg Utah Moses Moronis Almire Jane Duke Mecham William D Moon Salt Lake Temple Loken Lt Verna Win Trvin Marion Lyman Moon Robert Moroni Dean

Boat Overturns During Green River Rapids Run

A party led by Bus Hatch of Salt Lake City set off on a breakneck trip through the Green River rapids near Pats Hole where the Yampa enters. The crew aboard Hatch’s boat capsized but Hatch and Leland Kimball were rescued by companions and USS8 crew members after a dramatic rescue downstream.

Green River Bus Hatch Steamboat Rock Pats Hole Mr Hatch Buz Holmstrom River Leland H Kimball Salt Lak Wesley N Exidineton Salt Lake Sersthig Kreager USS8 Danton Jenserc

Col Graham Outlines Preparedness Plans For Nation

Col W. G. B. Graham of San Francisco urged selective draft as the best path to military strength. He spoke at the Vernal Lions Luncheon on mobilization, training pilots, and the need for aviation manpower as Camp Lewis maneuvers and encampments were outlined. The gathering also covered Highway 40 progress, a Salt Lake caravan, and local civic events.

Army Marines W GB Graham San Francisco Vernal Lions Gritt Graham Ninth Corps Uteh L. W Prentisa Reno Leslie Carnaby Camp Lewis National Guard Hugh W Colton Clausius A Banks Salt Lake Kenneth Hicken Colorado Carr Vernal Wednes Roosevelt Duchesne Heber City Governor Blood State Capital Utah Hotel Saltair Chamber of Commerce R Henderson Hicken Vernal Balt Lake H S&s Sowards Poca Yello Garavean Frank W Wright Fair Grounds DeVere Carroll Dinosaur National Monument

Proponent of the South American Way Dr Oaks Dies in Denver

Dr Lloyd E Oaks 38 a Twin Falls Taaho physician with Twin Falls ties died Monday morning in Denver Hospital after practicing in Provo and Vernal. Born Sept 2 1902 he studied at Brigham Young University and Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia graduating 1930. Survived by widow Stella Hartin Oaks two sons Dallis and Merrill a daughter Evelyn his father William Oaks and 13 siblings. Funeral Friday at 1 pm Provo Fourth Ward with burial at Provo Burial Park.

Lloyd Eb, Oaks Twin Falls Taaho Denver Dr Oaks Brigham Young Univerity Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia Geisinger Memorial Hospital Danvile Pa Provo Horace G Merrill L Weston Oaks de Falls de Oaks Witow Stella Hartin Oaks Dallis Merrill Evelyn Wiliam Puneral Uintah Academy Vernial Taylor Mountain Oaks Vienna Stella Harris Uintah High

Priesthood Outing Postponed One Week Due to Death

The Mellek Priesthood outing is postponed one week from Friday after the death of Bishop John Hair. The event will start at 5 pm with a home luncheon and include dancing, plantation melodies, and a pageant The Romance of Ashley Valley. It will be at Colonel Sunmapheirs Recreation Park on Big Brush Creek with a bridge added for access. Don Carter, a University of Utah honors graduate in sociology, was named among 23 top students and will study at the University of Southern California next winter. He is the son of Justice Carter.

John Hair Wallace Calder General Committee Ashley Valle Colonel Sunmapheirs Big Brush Creek Cary Don Carter University of Utah School of Arts and Sciences Carter University of Southern California Carter ix Justice

Cheney Announces Dinosaurs Bill Fails in House Return

J A Cheney chaired the dinosaur committee and stated the Interior appropriation bill passed the House without the dinosaur provision. The bill was sent to the Senate with the addition, and on its return to the House the dinosaur appropriation was deleted.

J A Cheney House Senate

Ideal Weather Conditions Promise Good Fishing

Forecasts predict strong fishing at Ashley and Brush Creek as waters stay clear and low. A major fish planting program over the year, led by Deputy Game Warden Henry Stough and Vernni Gun Club president Mark Code, has stocked streams including Jones Hole and Midway hatchery with trout. Fork of Ashley, Red Pins setting, and Osaka Park reservoir offer top spots, with an eight pound legal limit enforced and a provision for keeping larger catches if combined weight rules are met.

Ashley Brush Creek Henry Stough Mark Code Vernni Gun Club Stough Jones Hole Brush McKee Draw Oaks Park Reservoir Ashley Beaver Dams South Fork Trout Creek Midway Osaka Perk

Wandle Openshaw Plans Move to Vernal Home

Wandle Openshaw a bookkeeper at Utah Power and Light plans to move his family from Provo to Vernal Frigay occupying part of the Zing How Ani home on West Main.

Wandle Openshaw Utah Power 4& Light Vernal Frigay Provo Zing Howani West Main

Fourth of July Celebration Program Planned by Chamber

The Chamber of Commerce plans a Fourth of July program to boost patriotism. Morning tennis tournaments will be held at city courts. Evening events may feature a band concert by Uintah High School, guided by the National Guard, followed by a speech from Dr Adam Bennion. The day ends with a dance at the Imperial Pavilion.

Chamber of Commerce Fair Grounds Uintah High School Mareur National Guard Adam & Bennion Clair Brown Imperial Pavilion

Early oiling request for Vernal Measer Road

The Board of County Commissioners forwarded a letter to the State Road Commission urging immediate oiling of the Vernal Measer road. Last fall attempts were nixed by cold weather, and current roughness deters traffic while dry conditions have worsened the corrugation. The road is described as carrying more traffic than any other county artery except US 40, reflecting significant prior state expense for oiling.

State Road Commission Board of County

Utah Publisher Plans Moon Lake Outing with July Events

The Utah State Press Association announces its annual summer outing at Moon Lake on July 13 and 14. A preconvention dinner in Duchesne on July 12, a barbecue luncheon, fishing, and a boat banquet follow. July 14 features a fishing contest, picnic lunch, and a business session with Izaak Walton supporters promised.

Utah Moon Lake Duchesne National Editorial Association Alaska Vivon Lake Duchesne Lions Moon Lake Lodge Elisna Warner Spanish Fork Utah State Preas Desociation Casen Moox Lake Izaak Waltons Warner C K Perry Coalville Teperson Kaysville Leland G Burress Bingham The Press Association Biaxwell

Bishop Hair Dies of a Heart Attack

Obituary notes Bishop Hair who served as bishop of Vi ward for years. He died of a heart attack after a long life of service. Survived by children Vernal and Edna Perry and Mrs Edna Perry. Funeral services set for Saturday at 2 00 o clock in the stake tabernacle.

Bishop Hair Matty Gellverdd John Flair Mae Bae Ward Ashley Fel Wits Duchesne Hair Edna Perry Stake Tabernacle

UBIO Committee to Meet At Fort Duchesne Monday

UBIO committee to meet at Fort Duchesne Monday to hear a report on a recent survey and to complete the installation of officers. Logist Maurice Tanner of Glen Lake, Utah inspector for the Utah State Road Commission, was mentioned in connection with the meeting.

UBIO Ft. Duchesne Fort Duchesne Maurice Tanner Galt Lake Isbor Utah Commuunison

Cattleman Dies After Injury and Short Illness

Tum Mantle, age 70s, succumbed Monday at Basin Hospital after an leg injury and brief illness. He was a longtime cattleman and prospector in Vernal, survived by William and Stephen of Fernsaf. Funeral held Wednesday at Swain Funeral Home with interment in Vernal Memorial Park. pallbearers included Sam Murray, Tom George, and Ray Jenkins.

Mantle Basin Hospital Pneunos Swain Vernal Memorial Park William and Stephen Fernsat Considerahl Lawrence Prinaile Gers Hen Samuels Martin W Curtis Myron D Perry Enid Cook George A Sigugh Archie Johnson John B Baton William Holfette Walter Anderson Vernat Memorial Park Sam Murray Tom George Ray Jenkins John Eaton William Winward William ‘S Siddeway

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