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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1940

Page

8

Farm Security Office Moves to Vernal Uintah County

Uintah County boards seek return of the Farm Security Administration office to Vernal to better serve Uintah County residents. They note Vernal as county seat with most records in the courthouse and long travel for taxpayers to Roosevelt, urging regional leadership to restore Vernal operations and local representation.

Vernal Uintah County Farm Security Administration PSA Roosevelt FSA Clair R Hopsing Freda 3 Davis Uintah Coun

Stringham to present suggestions at AAA Texas meeting

Utah ranchers B H Stringham Vernal will attend the Texas AAA conference at Midland from June 24 to 28. Nebeker chairs Utah AAA. Harris and Stringham will meet with ranchers and other state delegates to propose improvements to the 1941 range program based on county committee input. Delegates will review AAA practices near Midland Pecos Fort Davis Alpine Del Rio Sonora and Sonora station talks by Grover Hill and R M Evans.

Logan Utah Rarchers Tein Jie J. Nebeker Midland Texas Bee Stringham Vernal Mr Nebeker Roc Harris Nebeker Midlana Pecos Fortavis Maria Alpine del Rio Sonora San Angelo Texas Experiment Station Washington Grover B Hill Iarmer R_M Evans Hot Springs South Dakota

Fire Districts Created in Utah Counties

The State Board of Fire Control declares Utah rangelands in danger as fire districts are formed in all counties. Agencies including the road commission fish and game department sheriffs forest service and Grazing Service employees gain police power to protect natural resources from fire in emergencies or as a prevention. Erma Collier, Uintah High School graduate, attends Henagers Business College.

State Board of Fire Control Utahs Utah State Road Commission Fish and Game Department Forest Service Grazing Service Erma Collier Uintah High School Henagers Business College

Expeditions Set for Green River Voyages to Boulder Dam

Groups prepare for early journeys down the Green River with two planned expeditions this year. Salt Lake City’s Bert Laper and Don Harris of Soda Springs lead a 600 mile run from Green River to the Green River Divide. On June 20, Neman C Nevills from Bluff Utah will steer boats toward Boulder Dam aiming for a 1200 mile trip. These crews mark the largest river ventures here in decades, following Buzz Holmstrom and the DeCamont and Mann York parties in prior years.

Green River Greer Myret Greenriver Amer Boulder Dam Bert Laper Salt Lake City Don Harris Soda Springs Idaho Creet River Neman C Nevills Bluff Utah Boller Dam Nevils Leo J Leith Buzz Holmstrom Bould

Five Youngsters Enroll in Kindergarten Class

Approximately 25 children aged four to six joined Mrs Mabel N Smith's kindergarten at Central School. The six week program runs daily from 10:00 a.m. to noon, starting June 10, focusing on discipline social adjustment personal development through recreation competitive games and social mixers to prepare for first grade.

Mabel N Smith Central School

State Engineer Water Right Opinion Granted

The state engineer may approve water appropriation on lands with springs and water holes withdrawn from settlement by presidential proclamation. The opinion, written for State Engineer T JH Humpherys by E J Skeen, notes approvals must respect existing rights and public water use. Lands under national recreation areas parks or monuments and lands withdrawn for stock watering irrigation or power projects are included within scope.

Capito E J Skeen State Engineers Skeen

Registration Agents Named by County Commissioners in 22 Districts

The Board of County Commissioners met on Thursday of ML week and named registration agents for 22 districts. The list includes Mrs Ata Chatwin, Mrs Ashel Marwari Seath Vernal Clo, Wari White North, Mark Cloes, Dray Fwrt ta eooant, Leona Marwaring, Mrs Eva Rushiow, and others. A note says Leather made a trip to Denver last week, reforming Thursday.

Board of County Commissioners Ata Chatwin Ashel Marwari Wari White Mark Cloes Fal Roxt Or Bennett Mar Father Lapoint Lawrer Ciiduell Ballard Mas Leona Marwaring Iotfatt Eva Rushiow Hayden Grant Breeden Davis Wahlace Southam Leota Oliver Jorgensen North Dragon Harden Nelson

County Softball Opens Series At Vernal Next Tuesday

The Uintah High School band will perform at the Vernal Fair Grounds opening dedication for a new softball field. Ten teams, including Junior Chamber of Commerce and Penneys Fashion Cleaners, signalled to compete across two days. Funds from the opening game will buy equipment for other activities.

County Softball League Fair Grounds Frank W Wright Recreational Supervisory Uintah Hédh Junior Chamber of Commerce CCC 1507 Penneys Fashion Cleaners National Guard Tridell Wardles Mercantile Maeser OCC National Guard Penneys Fashion Cleaners Jaycees Lions Club Naples Store Jensen Lapoint Red Springs COCO

Parnell Black Utah State Chairman Speaks At Bourbon Meet Here

Parnell Black state chairman addresses a county Democratic meeting at the courthouse to improve acquaintance among county and state officers. National emblems were placed in the courtroom as Franklin J Kennard led patriotic songs. County officers present included J Wallace Johnson, Roy Taylor, Kenneth Massey, Clyde Johnson, George Slaugh, Ray Labrum, Lyle Nicholes, and Mrs James H Wolfe. Rev James W Hillwood spoke. plans for women’s study clubs and speech contests were praised. The next central committee meeting is set for July 10 at LaPoint.

Parnell Black Otler Court House Estrol Fing Frank J Kennard J Wallace Johnson Mr Johnson Roy Taylor Barthett Kenneth "Massey Clyde " Johnson George A Slaugh Ray G Labrum Lyle B Nicholes So Ke James H Wolfe James W Hillwod Sett Iistr Blacq Glenn Miller East Ehbury Slaugh Ithe Central Committee la Point

Bowling Alley Opens in the David Witmer Building

H and J Robinson of Oak Creek Cole operate the new Vernal bowling alley in the David Witmer building east of the Hotel Service. Two 50 foot maple alleys have been built with more to come in the fall. Duckpin bowling and popular alley types are used. similar resorts exist in Craig and Steamboat Springs. Bowling is a healthful recreation for both ladies and men.

H & J Robinson Oak Creek Cole David Witmer Robinson Craig Steamboat Springs

Roosevelt Legion Elects Basin Post Leaders

Marion G Penfold was elected commander of Basin Post No Ga American Legion at the Roosevelt Barracks during last week’s meeting. Kenneth Trijilo was named first vice commander, Earl Timothy second vice, Marel Benson chaplain, Clifford Angus adjutant, and M F Wilkins finance officer.

Marion G Penfold Basin Post No Ga American Legion Legion ‘Barracks Roosevelt Kenneth Trijilo Earl ‘Timothy Marel Benson Clifford, Angus M F Wilkins

Odd Fellows Denounce Alien Activities In U S

A local Odd Fellows Lodge passed a resolution denouncing alien agency subversion. The measure cites undemocratic influence within communities and names state and Salt Lake conventions as adopting similar views. Local officers listed include Mark Caldwell, J Emery Johnson, and Seth Perry.

Ond United States Europe Order of Odd Fellows Salt Lake Vernal Turner Charles F ‘Lucker Mark Caldwell Noble J Emery Johnson Seth Perry

Color folders promote Highway 40 travel across Colorado counties

The Steamboat Pilot reports two color 24 page folders distributed last week to garages, filling stations, cottages, camps, and restaurants in Grand, Routt, and Moffat counties. Thousands more will be sent nationwide via the Denver Tourist Bureau. The pamphlets feature maps of U. S. 40 across the continent with local county maps and illustrations of highways, mountains, streams, cattle, fishing, and hunting to boost transcontinental traffic.

Grand Routt Moffat Denver Hureau U. 849 Moffat J

Coyote Family Records Raise Stockmen’s Vigilance

Times describe a record on coyote families and outline why stockmen must continuously fight coyotes. The article emphasizes ongoing efforts, dangers to livestock, and the need for persistent control measures to protect ranching interests.

Coyey

Basin Scout Encampment Planned in Uintah Canyon

Plans for the annual Uintah Basin Scout encampment set July 15 to 19 at Polo Canyon Park near Uintah Canyon. The site lies 38 miles north of Roosevelt amid pine trees and alpine shrubbery. Changes moved dates from July 29 to August 2. Activities include biking, fishing, campcraft, health and safety programs, cookery, and Scout advancement. Staff leaders include IAA Anderson, Merril Christopherson, Glen Smith, Holden, Bay, Dixon, Passey, and other officials from Fish and Game and Forest Service.

Uintah Basin Polo Canyon Fark Uintah Canyon Roosevelt Iaa Anderson Merril Christopherson Glen

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