Barnes resigns as Vernal City mayor revised
Walter G. Barnes resigns as mayor of Vernal after returning from California. Rice C. Cooper, Vernal Drug manager and two year councilman, elected to succeed him. The vacancy to be filled at the March 19 council meeting. Only routine matters discussed at the meeting.
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Vernola
Walter G. Barnes
California
Garnes
Vernal
Rreoller
Rice C. Cooper
Vernal Drug Company
Barnes
Cooper
Meredith Former County Attorney Dies
Laula N Meredith born Baltimore Sept 18 1869 adopted by Judge Bewley. He studied law in Bewleys office and worked as organizer for American Yeoman and Woodmen of America. Practiced in Utah and Colorado Springs served as Ultah county attorney. Active in Congregational church and community life. Died after illness while still at work. obituary continued on Page Five.
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Laula N. Meredith
Baltimore
Maryland
Buty
Judge Bewley
Judged Bewley
Hoe
flJnds
Porro
South Dakota
Missouri
Modtang
Meredith
Des Moines
Iowa
Colorado Springs
Uintah Reservation
Congregational Church
Ultah County
Bond Issue Support Voiced By Isolated County Resident
T G Alexander urges a strong county bond for a first class high school and public amenities to end damp conditions from a leaky roof and standing water that threaten children's health, arguing the area is isolated and needs better home building prospects.
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Tridell
T. G. Alexander
Uintah County to Bond for New High School and Schools
Nelson Merkley advocates coalitions to bond Uintah County funds for a permanent county high school and rural schools at Tridell and other areas requiring facilities, arguing it is the most economical path.
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Uintah County
Tridell
Nelson Merkley
Believes in progression and school bond appeal
Parley H Goodrich writes to Uintah county school bond committee urging improvements in school conditions and bond passage. He cites development healthfulness equity of taxation and service to mankind as core reasons for supporting education advances. Harmo Mullins also signs, endorsing the bond with sentiments of progress and unity.
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Tridel
Uintah County
Harmon Mullins
Lapotnt
Uintah Basin pastor urges people to build homes here
In a Vernal letter from St. Paul’s Episcopal Church pastor M. J. Hersey questions how to answer families about local high school advantages if a bond fails. He suggests residents may send children to Salt Lake City or Provo, stressing concern over in-county opportunities.
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Uintah Basin
Salt Lake City
Provo
M. J. Hersey
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Vernal
Grown Folks Public Social at Orpheus Hall
Friday night social for adults announced at the Orpheus hall features a musical program and special features all free. A free dance follows the program and the entire valley is invited to attend.
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Orpheus
Orpheus Hall
Why Not Fumigate to Stop Epidemic Spread in Vernal
A letter urges fumigation of schools and public buildings to curb a measles epidemic spreading in Vernal. The author suggests fumigating homes and proposes fumigation of schools Friday evening so they can reopen Monday, arguing against closing schools but calling for maximum precaution.
Many Opposed To School Bond Have Changed Opinion
Judge Elias Hansen of the Fourth Judicial District comments on the Uinta school bond issue. He states that after the bond is approved by voters, the board of education may levy yearly taxes beyond standard funding to cover interest payments and a sinking fund for outstanding district bonds. The note answers inquiries on tax authority for school districts.
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Board of Education
Henderson
Senoor
Uintah County School Bond Debate Pushes Education
A letter urging Uintah County voters to approve a $120,000 high school bond stresses education for children and warns that rejecting the bond could drive away residents and hinder growth. It argues that most opponents pay less tax than needed for two children’s schooling and urges a "YES" vote on March 8.
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Uintah County
United States
You
Gea
Uintgh County
Railroad bond appeal from Hayden Fosten at Lapoint
Hayden Fosten of Lapoint argues for a local school bond citing past pay gaps in West Virginia and current county railway and oil well development. He asserts new rail access and eight month schools will attract industry, raise tax base, and ensure steady teacher pay, urging residents to vote yes to fund new schoolhouses and long term prosperity.
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West Virginia
Uintah County
Chidren
Hayden Fosten
Lapoint
Bond Advocate Urges School Funding For 8th Grade Access
A letter from Frank Hatch argues for a school bond to improve education, noting poor water, climate, and safety conditions threaten a full day schedule. He praises the committee for allowing public views and urges voters to support the bond to provide an eight grade education without leaving the community.
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Commercial Club
Frank Hatch
Tridell Voters Urged to Support New School Building
Residents urged to vote yes on March 8 1924 for a safer healthier school in Tridell promising strong minds and bodies for youth. The appeal stresses sanitary facilities cheerfulness and protection from harmful surroundings while calling for community support from L Kitchen and local residents.
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Tridell
L. Kitchen
Tridel
Mary Hofeltz Dies Sudden at Age Seven
Maeser community mourns seven year old Mary Hofeltz daughter of Mr and Mrs John Hofeltz after an operation for appendicitis Friday Feb 22 funeral held Sunday at 2 00 PM in Maeser ward chapel Bishop Sylvanus Collett presiding. relatives attend including siblings George Elmer Clinton Carroll Vernal Vernal Helper and Duchesna City locals with flowers from many. Also notes a school bond election vote Yes on March 8.
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Maeser
Riead
Mary Hofeltz
John Hofeltz
Maeser Ward
Sylvanus Collett
John L. McConkin
Warren Jones
Thelma Stevens
Lao Mar Colton
Ed Bodily
Isle
Robert Bodily
Seymour B. Snow
W. E. Bodily
Seymour
Snow
Mary
George
Elmer
Clinton Hofeltz
Henry Carroll
Canada
Ora Carroll
California
Frank Carroll
Joss Caldwell
Vernal
Ora
Jed Wardle
Price
David
Samuel Hofeltz
Helper
George Hofeltz
John Harr
James
Leland Hall
Duchesna City
Lee Timothy
Altonah
Jed Timothy
Reece
Wallace Timothy
Roosevelt
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Rice C. Cooper Wans
LN. Meredith
Health
ENDAN
Elias Hansen
Fourth Judicial District
Uinted County
Uintah
Railroad and
Mae Hofeltz
Bank OF Vernal
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