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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1929

Page

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Vernal Delegation Explores All-Year Route to Green River

A Vernal delegation traveled to Greedale to study a year-round road from Vernal to Wyoming cities. The group, including Uintah and Sweetwater county officials plus Union Pacific, assessed a potential all-year corridor avoiding steep grades. They favored a hard-surface route with federal forest land to connect Vernal, Green River and areas west, noting savings in distance and improved access.

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Popular Bride Weds Vernal Man in Manti Temple

Misa Electa Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Johnson of Vernal and Chellus Caldwell of Vernal were married in the Manti temple on June 7. A six o'clock dinner followed at the Johnson home with 30 guests for an elaborate luncheon and entertainment by games and music. The bride, a University of Utah graduate, plans to teach in Uintah School. The bridegroom is a popular Vernal young man. guests included Elbert Hews and Brent Jians from Vernal.

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Wedding Reception for Dr Lloyd E Oaks and Stella Harris

The Salt Lake temple couple Dr Lloyd E Oaks and Stella Harris Oaks were honored at a reception Tuesday hosted by the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs A Harris in Vernal. Sixty guests enjoyed a six course dinner with toastmaster Dr Oaks of Provo. The couple, to wed in September, plan studies in Philadelphia before settling in Mantl for the quarter.

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Bennion Clears A T Johnson Of Blame In Weed Case

Com Harden Bennion exonerates A Theodore Johnson from unwarranted blame over weed control in Uintah County. Johnson, appointed weed inspector, supervised canal right of way cleanup after Highline Canal Company declined cooperation. Work proceeded until maturity of weeds, costs levied on the defunct company, and funding disputes led to legal action to resolve final disposition. The case now rests with Utah attorney general and the state department of agriculture.

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Gas Co. Receives Favorable Report At Utility Hearing

Judge Fimner Corfman of the State Public Utilities Commission led a public hearing on certificates of convenience and necessity for Uintah Gas Co and E B Wn Ewing to construct a natural gas system for Vernal. Witnesses testified the proposed gas supply would be economical, cleaner than coal, and capable of serving Vernal and surrounding areas, with about 47 gas meters planned for business and residences.

Fimner Corfman State Public Ulster Commission Frank Witterstrom EB Wn Ewing Uintah Gag Company Neal Ehow Musser Uintah Gas Company Corfman Tom Salt Lake City South Feast of Vernal Paul Stock Ray Phebus Ashley Valley Steemed Uteh Oil Company Stock Wella WYB Phebus Tony State Public Utilities Commission Castor Utah Transportation Company Phebus Wald Uny Vernsl Jauue Corfman Court Court House Alastah Gas Company Giddoway Warkiew Uriah Gas Co Charsa Geal Shock Phebdug Wallace Calder Muster Cat- Gedrodte Cortman

Forest Service buys 730 Caterpillar for Vernal Manila road

The Forest Service hauled a 730 Caterpillar tractor and road grader to Price on the 22 and moved them from Vernal toward the Vernal Manila road. The gear will stay on the route for the season to widen and upgrade the forest road to highway standard. The Groom Way Up Brush Creek segment will be widened to 26 feet, a major summer project aimed at the area’s most dangerous stretch.

Manila Forest The Forest Service National Forest Brush Creek

Estimates Show Drop in 1929 Utah Wheat and Fruit Crops

Utah crop forecasts indicate a 1929 wheat yield of about 2 747 000 bushels, a drop from 3 724 000 last year, with winter wheat down nearly 1 600 000 bushels. Fruit crops also fall, peaches near 92 000 bushels, plums at 12 000, pears 80 000, and cherries 4 000 as last year’s totals. A separate note says Congressman Don B Colton declines to speak at Vernal Fourth of July celebration. he would have preferred to speak in his hometown if invited.

Don B Colton Logan Hightine Canal

Unusual Fourth of July Fireworks Display Planned

Vernal Utah prepares for a large Independence Day celebration with a parade through main streets featuring floats and novelty characters. Awards are offered for best decorated autos and other parade features, followed by a children’s program, games, and a baseball game at county fair grounds. An evening fireworks show and a dance at Imperial Hall wrap up the festivities.

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Lamentable death of Mrs Billy Lines in accidental rifle discharge

W oH Mott returned to Price for the funeral of his niece Mrs Amy Catherine Lines in the Nine Mile area. A high powered rifle discharged while being removed from a wall, wounding Mrs Billy Lines in the right arm and causing fatal bleeding. Surgeon Dr Charles Rugger Jr arrived too late. The couple’s four young children survived as the couple were preparing to depart for the funeral.

W Oh Mott Rom Price Amy Catherine Lines William BU Nine Mile Sushard Charles Rugger Price Billy Leona Catherine Leon Yeas Fair Grounds

Colorado Cattle Seek Injunction Restrict Utah Sheep Herds

Colorado cattle men file for an injunction to bar entering Utah sheep into disputed grazing lands in Rio Blanco and Uintah counties. The case, centered in Meeker district court, involves more than 60 000 head of livestock on public lands, with potential federal court action.

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Homecoming Rodeo Event Noted by NASA Dts Team

The report records a Homecoming rodeo activity observed by the Dts NASA team. Organizers express gladness about the event while noting the participation and community involvement. No further details available in the readable text.

Vernal News Recaps Dull News And Fourth Celebrations

The Vernal column notes Ada Rich to represent the God of Liberty with Stelle Colton in a Fourth of July duty. It describes a grand celebration plans for next Tuesday with a large crowd anticipated and mentions Warren Foster and a Roe Ball at Millard. Also covered are fire in Fairview’s business block, troop movements to the Philippines, copper shipments, a critique of a baby definition by Zangwill, the Akibo torpedo boat’s speed, Manila Bay medals, and local agricultural and gas company updates.

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