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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1923
Page
1
In Craig Colorado a Commercial club meeting reported 895 dollars raised for an advertising fund and about 40 citizens signed up as members. Dues were set at 12 dollars per year payable semi annually, with cash contributions for both funds. An advertising campaign aims to attract Middle West farmers to buy farm lands here. Next meeting scheduled March 7.
Jack Alfreds son of Mr and Mrs Charles L Hunt and Charles Duffy came Sunday from Craig Colorado by motor car to Vernal. They traveled three days, stopped at Maybell and Schl ereske, faced heavy snow and shoveling yet preferred the road to horseback. Duffy attended court matters this week.
Carhon county American Legion men plan a two day convention budget of 41500 for August 9 10 11 at Price Utah. Price post will spend 1000 for the second day with Hiawabpha camp hosting the event considered among the finest in the state. Other posts in the county and eastern Utah aim for a big time next August.
The farm bureau tax committee led by Ernest Eaton A Theodore Johnson and Joseph A McKee met with county commissioners and won a 4 per head cut for cattle. Calves and yearlings will be taxed at 12, two year olds at 18 and grown cattle at 24. They also won a 20 percent cut in farm land assessments where land is not currently assessed. The reductions are expected to substantially lower farmers taxes.
Eighteen counties plan big success as Grand Junction Beesd company announces at least two substantial prizes for boys and girls club work this year. County leader E Peterson praises the move while many clubs organize. Uintah County aims to lead Utah in 4-H club work and display space may fill the exhibit building.
A large crowd attended a Thursday evening meeting at Vernal junior high. The event featured community singing and numbers by Miss Mima Davis and others. I Sande framed a talk on the Ashley Valley and Uintah Basin economy, stressing roads and schools as key to prosperity and transport solutions.
The case against Fred Cooper and Dick Schrader for assault with intent to harm a Greek at Bitter Creek sheep camp was continued to the June term of the district court by Judge Elias Hanson.
A full county board met Saturday and Monday with actions including appointing Caroline La Beau as registrar for North Vernal precinct and city. The title to land bought in December 1922 near the fair grounds was examined in court. Tax sale refunds and cancellations were approved, funds shifted to the fair fund, and small warrants directed to treasurers. Aid was granted for transporting an insane patient to Provo, for Bascom family relief, and for park commission needs with several items deferred to April.
Glenn Wellman a junior class member won the U A oratorical contest for the gold medal donated by Prince A Jacobsen. Six contestants, two juniors and four sophomores, delivered orations. Judges were J A Cheney, Rev M J Hersey, and E J Young Jr. The contest will award another medal in 1924.
Dr. J. E. Brosaddus delivered an illustrated lecture to the Public Health meeting at the Chamber of Commerce in Salt Lake City about the Uintah Basin and the Thousand Lakes country. He used maps and slides from a recent trip to the region.
Judge Hannah sentences George Scott and Donnell Dow to three months in Uintah county jail with hard labor after their capture by Marshal H A Miller in the Golden Rule store. The youths pled guilty to attempted robbery and were given a stern, counsel filled lecture as they begin serving their terms.
Dallas Odekirk son of Mrs Aston Odekirk died at home in Glines ward on March 3 after a flu illness worsened on February 23. The infant, described as pure and sweet, faced a final decline despite medical care. Funeral services were held March 6 at the home with Bishop M M Batty presiding and several speakers offering comfort. The ceremony included songs by the choir and burial at Vernal cemetery beside his father Thomas Odekirk.
Marion K Shaffer, long time head of the shoe department at Ashley Co op, resigned last week to join Acorn Mercantile company in Vernal. He will oversee the shoe department at his new job.
The $225 Hoffay talking machine given by Ashton Hardware Co. was presented to Seth Perry of the Verna Dry Cleaning Works. Perry had about 12 keys. At their next attempt they intend offering a fine refrigerator as a prize.
Gerald Stewart died at the Fruita hospital Colorado following an operation for stomach trouble. He was born March 33, 1870 in Chen ny ranch Utah and moved to Jensen as a boy. Survived by wife Guylotta Dudley Stewart sons Esli and Arthur daughtersGeraldine Case Rainbow Lena and Lucy Stewart. Funeral March 5 at Jensen ward house with speakers from Jensen and nearby areas.
Howard Richardson age 3 son of Deputy Sheriff and Mrs Hyrum Richardson died after a brief illness on Mayday morning at 5 o clock. Funeral services were held at Maeser cemetery with Bishop Hyrum B Calder presiding. Family quarantined. speakers included Charles A Mardy and Wilbur Sowards. Community expressed sympathy.
F. W. Cooper, manager of the Golden Rule store, arrived Friday from Magni Utah to conduct inventory. He then proceeded to Roosevelt on Monday to continue inventory at the local Golden Rule store.
John Aime was found guilty of bootleg liquor trafficking after a search of his home uncovered liquor and related evidence. The trial before Judge Hansen concluded with a guilty verdict for a penitentiary offense, and sentencing was scheduled for Saturday afternoon.
Mileser Farm Bureau completes organization with William Ackhurst as vice president and Frank Brirth secretary treasurer. Roy E. Carroll chosen for dairying, Andrew Vernon for honey, P C Stringham Jr for poultry, Fred Reynolds hogs, Carl Richens horticulture, J H Bodily sheep, William McConkle cattle, plus women’s project leaders to be appointed. A Friday gathering will provide entertainment. 27 farmers attended.
Tie Uintah telephone company distributes its new directory to subscribers with full long distance call instructions printed on the reverse side. The directory includes several new names and updates.
Indian Service official notes new club formations at Independence Fort Duchesne and Alterra with multiple clubs planned. Fort Duchesne forms seven clubs while Alterra lists eight clubs with several members signed. Independence hopes to join Fort Duchesne with poultry pig sugar and sewing but lacks complete membership. About 60 Bennet youths plan rapid organization with Principal Karl B. Presce providing support.
Snow depth readings taken through February show ample water storage for irrigation. Stake 833 on Brush-creek mountain reports 40 inches, stake 84 at Dutch Charley’s flat 84 inches, stake 86 near Johnston’s mill 6 inches. last year these depths were 44 5&6 and 79 inches. This year the snow is denser with higher water content. Johnston’s mill reached 84 inches before settling to 54 inches on February 1.
The case of Mike Sessions was returned from the district court to the Justice court of Justice N. J. Hansen for sentencing by Judge Elias Hansen. Fuatlea Hansen had imposed a fine of $60 or 60 days in jail. Sessions was arrested and tried on a liquor charge.
Sheriff Richardson addresses parents and offenders after a Sunday Naples ward meeting disruption by youths. He cites the law against disturbing religious gatherings and seeks to prevent a recurrence, aiming to curb similar complaints in the area.
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