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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1926
Page
1
A twofold Utah report details a serious car crash near Vernal injuring seven, with Evang family members hospitalized and locals aiding swiftly. It follows a statewide weed crisis led by defiance of property owners, prompting county action to remove and tax overdue weed sites.
A list of home missionary appointments for Uintah wards is announced. Each ward designates two missionaries for Sunday services at 1:24 p.m. with assignments including Ashley Joseph McKee and Ivan Batty, among others. An invitation to the public to attend services in their localities is extended.
Miss Tae Thomas, daughter of Mr and Mrs Byron Thomas, left Saturday for a short visit with relatives in Salt Lake City and Pleasant Grove.
A production error placed the Naples head over Maeser items on page 2 by mistake. Readers are advised to refer to the correct Maeser story column for proper context and details.
A major rodeo will anchor Vernal’s Sesquicentennial celebration on July 6 and 7 with plans for prize money around 800 dollars. Organizers aim for a rapid fire, entertaining program featuring top wranglers and riders scouted nationwide.
Gawin Douglass of Salt Lake City, son of Dr Bearl Douglass, appears in a vetting session with Mr and Bras Nite Hughes.
Db H Madsen of the state fish and game commission toured the basin with officials to promote beaver retention as essential for creating ponds and feeding streams. Hatchery stock at Whiterocks, including eastern brook and rainbow trout, will be planted within two weeks to reduce congestion. The plan involves intensive early planting in headwaters, cooperation with gun clubs and Indians, and potential increased water storage to boost fish food and survival.
John Hatch passes away after illness at the local hospital on Monday. The report notes his longtime service and community involvement, describing his passing as a loss to the town and its residents.
Don McConkie of Maneser sustained eight broken ribs a badly broken shoulder and a broken right leg when a 40 foot hay derrick pole broke loose from its chain and struck him on a Vernal farm The incident occurred as unloading began before medical aid arrived and he was later treated after an X ray showed his injuries The accident followed a prior inspection of the gear and is blamed on a weak chain link The article also notes the death of John Hatch a Uintah Basin resident and livestock herder with details of his funeral and survivors
A brief note recalls the cleanest camp moment since FT departed Los Angeles. The card mentions a fourtar from the Coase and bard and an Expresa offira thin wek, implying a distant, cryptic tribute.
H A Stone of Jenses Utah was stricken with paralysis Sunday and is under treatment at Steamboat hospital. He is about 80 years old and in reliable condition. Mr Stone and his wife have summered here for many years and stay in a covered wagon while visiting.
Funeral services for Warren Slaugh were conducted last Friday at the Davis ward chapel. Speakers including Ernest Eaton and John Buist praised Slaugh's 42 years of acquaintance and his devotion to family, noting his quiet gospel life. Interment followed at the Ver cemetery with burial rites by Benjamin Slaugh.
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