Electric Charge Takes Life of Lyte Johnson
Lyte Johnson died after an electrical accident at St Burlingford bus station on Main Street. A bystander group attempted revival with Dr Ralph Heyst ed and Dr John M Clark assisting, while the victim, born February 9 1925 in Vernal, had shown notable talent in electricity at Uintah junior high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Med Fen
Lyte
Johnie
J Bnery Johnson
St Burlingfert
WO East
Main Street
Lyk
Seth Perry
Ius
Ilve
Lyle
John
Wendell Pope
Hoy Lee
Ralph Heysted
John M Clark
Millecam
Lambert Clark
Newell
Vernal
J Emery
Hattie Pope Johnson
Vernal Central
Uintah
Tigt
Government approves loan for rural electrification project
The government approves a 285000 loan to fund poles and lines for rural communities in Duchesne and Uintah counties. Clyde S Johnson will oversee surveys and platting with construction supervised by the government. Moon Lake Electric Association extends the plan with 25000 advance from the REA for a power plant and 220 miles of line serving 681 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lapoint
Tridell
Ofepair
Bluebell
Duchesne
County Averne
Clyde S Johnson
Utah
Moon Lake Electric Association
Mt Exmons
Rural Electrification Administration
Uintah
Vernal A Team Edges CCC After Suspenseful Sunday
The Vernal A team beat Massa dor CCC amid a Sunday clash marked by a field collision injuring a Vernal fielder. Jimmie Belart Namid Atpianalo collided with a teammate causing a broken rock noted as a compound fracture in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massador CCC
Snatvers
Annie “Che
Jimmie Belart
Namid Atpianalo
Mogl Wells
COC
Wele
Port Duchesne Verna
Roosevelt
Rosevelt
Vernal Ais
Vernal CCC
Massadons
Mase
Aadons
Bert Singleton Dies After Long Illness in Maeser
Bert Singleton a Uintah county farmer and resident since 1902 died at home in Maeser after a lengthy illness. Born September 13 1874 in Provo he was a son of Pred and Matilda Singleton. Survived by wife daughter Marie a physical education instructor and two sons Marvin and Verdin with siblings Fred Linyd Leo Arthur and several sisters. Funeral at Maeser ward chapel with interment in Maeser cemetery under Bishop Lester Bingham.
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Albert Bingheton
Uintah County
Maesor
Provo
Singleton
Pred
Matilda Singleton
Ashley Valley
Hay
Amity
USAC
Logan
Marie Singleton
Uintah Tiles School
Lingham High School
Lily Vernon Singleton
Marie
Vena
Marvin
Verdin
Fred
Linyd
Leo
Twin Falls
Idaho
Artur
California
Nellie S Monntgomery
Rose Wilkins
Emily Snow
Misle
Maeser Ward
Lester Bingham
Maeser Cemetery
Pioneer Miner Cattleman Buried Here
Pioneer Hyrum Meeks a longtime miner and cattleman from Orderville died at about 46 and was buried in the Saver Reef mine area. The funeral at Fern Sel Ward Chapel June 13 featured speakers Bishop Boyle and Isaac Burton, with a mixed Naples quartet and local pallbearers. Relatives from Castle Dale Hiawatha and Orderville attended. the service included prayers by Melvin Wilkitts and benediction by Win M Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sensen
Fern Sel Ward
Flyrum
Meeks
Jensesy
Histop
Royle
Melvin Wilkitts
Win M Turner
Naples
Byron Lynn C
Elia Goodrich
May Nielson
Bernice Lybbert
Jaang
My Father
Theo Johnson
Archie Johnson
Bishop Boyle
Isaac Burton
WA Banks
Meagher
Luther Stewart
Siddoway
J K Bullock
Albert Snow
Francis Btewart
Vera Amy
Genevieve Ainge Realives
Poln
Walter Knox
Hari Stewart
Sone
Jerome Asay
Castle Dale
Charles Asay
Hiawatha
Leroy Murray
Qlathe Cole
Sam Fratto
Belle Ay Stewart
Virde Stewart
Thelda Murray
Alfred Meeks
Ordervilly
Cyrus Hoyt
Adi
Libby Fackrel
Biacktogt
Idano
Saver Reef
Utah
Ulaning
Hyrum
Visitors Pass Through Vernal Harvesting Praise
Theodore L Martin and family stopped in Vernal on the way to the NEA convention in San Francisco. Martin, NEA secretary for four years, praised US Highway 40 scenery and Vernal’s hospitality. Local Lion officials lauded the convention and noted the town’s tourism potential and tasteful event planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uno
Theodore L Martin
Washington DC
San Francisco
National Education Association
Frank M Alder
Martin
Mr Alder
NEA
Man
Dinosaur
Utah
Road Worker James Humphries Dies in Salt Lake Visit
Vernal road worker James Humphries died of a heart attack in Salt Lake City after visiting with two companions. The group stopped at a barbecue stand and theatre before taking Humphries to a camp where attempts at revival failed. He was employed by a contracting firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
James Humphries
Humphries
Glen Burnham
Brigham City
Salt Lake City
Burnham
Beverly Budd
Thirteenth South
M Wents
Cooking school at Uintah High to showcase electric kitchen
The Cooking school event at Uintah High Auditorium Friday and Saturday features Miss Thellyn Hansen from Utah Power & Light demoing menus and appliance use. Attendees can learn about electric ranges and small appliances with free demonstrations and prizes up to 150 dollars in merchandise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eee Coopera
Alleady Pouring
Thelyn Hansen
Prevo
Utah Power & Light Company
Tanger J
Utah State College
County Bay Road Upgrades Under WPA Project Near Vernal
Work continues on a county road east of Vernal as a WPA crew under F R Remington and David Eilts reshapes the grade and improves the cemetery road area. A rock pit on Ashley Creek supplies gravel for subbase and surface coating while another ford from the Perry Bingham farm is graded for safer off road exits.
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Vernal
Uge County
Joe ‘Rich
Diamond Imounta
Ashley Creek
Cemetery Road
WPA
F R
Remington County
Coremar
David Eilts
Perry Bingham Farm
Highway 40
Family notes for Humphries born February 1911 at Hurricane
The obituary fragment records birth of Mr Humphries in February 1911 in Hurricane, son of Prank and Ada Humphries. Survived by widow Bernice Oaks Humphries a ten month old daughter and four sisters with several brothers named in Hurricane Utah.
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Humphries
Hurricane
Prank
Ada Humphries Burylving
Berneice Oaks Mumphries
Elmer Off
Plans Under Way for State Firemen Meet Here
Plans for the annual state firemen convention in Verna August 4 55 are advancing. Committees from local units under Mr Millecam report preparations to accommodate delegates from across Utah. A standout feature is an improvised three story tower for night demonstrations in rescue work supervised by Chief J K Piercy. Special events for firemens wives and final planning meetings are scheduled as invitations spread to every department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Lineheonsett
Logan Joy
Bouventr Copley
Lee Eapress
AC Poultryman Advises Return To Turkey Raising
A visiting poultry expert urged Utah to resume turkey raising, noting large Uintah Basin farms could be ideal for the industry. He cited the Agriculture Department plan and reports of Utah breeders with up to 25 000 birds earning a profit per bird.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AC Poultryman
Tryman
Davis
Famly
East
Agricultural Department
Washington DC
Lytah
Uinish
Utah
Uintah Basin
UBIO
Bankers Urged to Unite to Ease Federal Debt Strains
Cheney of Vernal Utah urged bankers, business leaders, labor, and government to join in educational campaigns to calm idle capital and explain banking services. He warned that huge federal debt and high taxes threaten the economy, and urged cooperation to reduce obstacles to investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qrand Canyon
Cheney
Vernal
Utah Bankers Association
Bankers Business
Uge
Utah
Mer
America
Ng- Tes
Amerian Railways
Sears i
Delegates Gather for 1940 Lions Convention in Vernal Utah
Delegates from 60 Lions clubs converge in Vernal for the 1940 Lions International Convention activities. District Governor Ridweigh presides as Dr Dexter Sacramento outlines aims of promoting truth and democracy through leadership in science education religion economy and government. The event includes musical numbers by Duchesne elementary, a dance by Pearl Drovsinger, and a luncheon in Hed Canyon before delegates travel to Pittsburgh for the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heber City
Fox Uran
al Prenbat Fe
Idaho
Voral
Vornyl
Att Wad
Associated Civic Clubs
Utah
Clark
Ridweigh
Pearl Drovsinger
Roosevelt
Heber Tiatt
Dexter
Clerk
Uzzard
Dr Douglase
Dinosaur National Monument
St Pittsb
Vernal Club
Richfield Drumant Bugle Corps
Pittsburgh
CCO
Hintah
Hed Canyon
Ver- Inat
Dinta Mountains
Qed
Caryon
John Billings
Wergal
Gus
Gretn
Air Conditioning Installed on Rail Case Route
The drill car, formerly the Mi for Case, completed the installation of an air conditioning system. One case remains to be equipped between Salt Lake and Denver at U 840. Manager Leon Christensen said he attended a directors meeting of the Colorado River Great Basin project in Salt Lake City last week. Twelve crews work on surveys and land classification for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Hatch
Weasley N Eddington
Salt Lake City
Despain
Hrilla
Cayen
North America
Jones Hole
Ruples Ranch
Lily Ruple Evans
Island Park
Greer River Gorge
Salinon River
Tidaho
Salt Lake
Denver
Hen Iicken
Leon Christensen
Colorado River Great Basin
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Bert Singleton
Hy Meeks
Anzona
Evelyn Hansen
Walter F Dester
Lions Club
Lernal
John C
Hazel Sowards
Richfield
Indies
Aee
Uintah High
J K. Piercy
State Bankers
Grand Canyon
del Gates
Jesse T. Watt
Jensen
Bus Hatch
Lily Cole
Hateh
Roy Derpain
Springville
Eyer
Nadasty
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