Uintah-Roosevelt win state tourney berths in region five
Crowds cheered as Uintah High earned a spot representing Region Five at the state tournament in Salt Lake City. Roosevelt’s Rough Riders claimed second place after a hard fought Round Robin that officials say was the best yet. Principal Mr Lundell noted closer, evenly matched games and strong sportsmanship across districts, with the venture covering expenses and marking Uintah High’s twelfth state berth in 14 years.
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Uintah
Jetto
Roosevelt
Rough Riders
Moab
Hr. M. Lundell
Lundell
Schoo
Uintah High School
Fighting Utes
UHS Opera to Be Presented on March 19 and 20
The UHS music department presents Blow Me Down directed by Prof. Lloyd Winn. The piratical absurdity in two acts features enterprising comedy songs and dances with complete period costuming. Barney White and Miss Marke Singleton supervise drama and dancing for a cast of 130 chosen from the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UHS
Lloyd Winn
Wing
Barney D. White
Marke Singleton
Former Vernal Merchant Buried in Manti Rites
Funeral services were held in Manti for Marlon K. Shaffer formerly of Vernal. He was buried in Mant i cemetery at the deceased's request. Speakers included H Walter Woolley and Hugh W Colton of Vernal with others from local churches and civic groups. Shaffer, a Vernal Lions Club member and longtime business associate, moved to Manti in 1934 to work in temple ordinance. He died March 3 after an operation for a ruptured appendix, survived by widow Susie Stringham Shaffer, two daughters Beth and Marie, his mother Lydia Shaffer of Vernal, three brothers Ernest Newell and Barth Shaffer, and four sisters.
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Manti
Marlon K. @batfer
Vernal
Fourth Ward
Cal Society
Leland
Anderson
Manti Seminary
Jacobs
Mianti Stake
Manti Temple Workers
Shaffer
Vernal Lions Club
Ashley Co-op
Acorn Merc
Vernal First
Maeser Ward
Uin
Tah Stake
Ic, Richards
Ealt Lake
Winnie Collett
Heber Kimball
Provo
Mary Crouch
Salt Lake Clty
Mfr
Hal, Reid
Phil H. Stringham
St. George
Ellis Merkeley
Balt Lake
B. H. Stringham
Beatrice Stringham
Mark MM. Hall
Marion iKinnon Shaffer
James M
Lydia Rolle Shaffer
Susie Stringham Shaffer
Beth
Marie
Lydia Shaffer
Corilla Stewart
Fort Duchesne
Pearl Shaffer
Stockmen Attend Cooper ative Marketing Meeting Here
Thirty sheep and cattle raisers from Ashley Valley attended a cooperative marketing meeting in the Uintah State Bank director's room on Tuesday afternoon. Speakers included R R Keetch county agent Trula H Jacobs representing the Producers Livestock Marketing Association Dr O J Wheatley state economist USAC Logan D A Mann Intermediate Credit Bank Berkeley Ray Wood Union Stock Yards Denver Ogden and James A Hooper secretary of the Utah Westgrowers Association.
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Ashley Valley
Uintad State Bank
R. R R. Keetch
Trula H. Jacobs
Lvestock
O. J. Wheatley
USAC
Logan
D. A. Mann
Inntermediate Credit Bank
Berkley
Calif
Vernal Attorney's Car Damaged Near Mantl Funeral
Vernal attorney Hugh W Calton's car was badly damaged early Sunday morning while parked at the Temple hotel in Mantl after he and H Walter Woolley arrived from Vernal for the funeral of S H Shaffer. Guy Richey from St Johns Arizona struck the car, pushing it about 40 feet. The six occupants of the Rickey car were shaken but unharmed.
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Hugh W. Calton
Temple Hotel
Mantl
Calton
H. Walter Woolley
Vernal
Manth
Salt
Mr. Colton
Rickey
Tempie
Last Survivor of Mormon Battalion Passes Away
The last survivor of the famed Mormon Battalion, Mrs. Sarah Eben Mawrey Thomas, died May 1 at her daughter’s home in Roosevelt and funeral services were held in Vernal. Born November 28, 1848, in Pueblo, Colorado, she was daughter of Norman Sharp and Martha Jane Sargent Sharp. The veteran, who resided in Vernal since 1830, witnessed the march with her husband as part of the detachment of about 160 soldiers and families.
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Sarah Eben Mawrey Thomas
Utah
Mormon Battalion
Maryh
Maggie Thomas Casto
Roosevelt
Vernal
Thomas
Mr. Thomas
Pueblo
Colo
Norman Sharp
Sattelton
Hier
Martha Jane Sargent Sharp
Kimball to Receive $200 Monthly Under Pension Plan Test
Samuel H. Kimball, 65, longtime Utah Townsend Plan advocate, will receive $200 monthly under a plan promoted by the Utah National Prosperity committee. He is described as the oldest son of Heber C. Kimball and has worked on the Townsend Plan for the past three years. The plan proposes $200 for the remainder of his life.
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Samuel H. Kimball
Vernal Junior Chamber Essay Contest Winners Named
The Vernal Junior Chamber of Commerce announces two winners in its Americanization essay contest. Rhoda Thorne of Vernal High School wins a gold medal, while Mareheta Hislop of Central School receives a silver medal. Judging panel included Mrs. H. M. Lane Dell, Rev. Willard Spence, and Mrs. Mary Ricks.
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Vernal Junior Chamber of Commerce
Funeral Held for Glen Merrell in Naples Tuesday
Funeral services for Glen Merrell 23 were held Tuesday at 12 30 in the Naples ward chapel with Bishop LaVell Manwaring presiding. Speakers included Archie John of Uintah stake presidency, Leslie Anerson, Byron Goodrich, and Hol Mis Hfullinger. Pallbearers were his father Frank Merrell and brothers Wallace, Angus, Alden, Elmer, and Darrell Merrell. Interment followed at Versan Memorial Park under Swain Funeral Home. Merrell, born April 18 1914 in Ioka Duchesne County Utah, was a Utah high school graduate 1932 who worked in mines and in California before dying after a ruptured appendix illness March 5 1935. His parents and sister Reva accompanied by relatives.
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Glenn Merrell
Tuesay
Dam
Naples Ward
LaVell Manwaring
Archie John
Uintah
Leslie Anerson
Byroni Goodrich
Hol Mis Hfullinger
Pal
Manwaring
Naples
Sisting
Bulah Duvall
Ella Goodi Irich
Lola Manwaring
Elaine
Orlo Goodrich
Israel CG
Heaton
Merrill Goorlch
Byron Goodrich
Melinda Goodrich
Rly
Mano Jorgensen
Mable
Toss Merrell
Harly
Qooditch
Frank Merrell
Wallace
Angus
Alden
Elmer
Darrell Merrell
Versan
Swain
Ioka
Duchesné County
Utah
Frank
Mary Jane Agus Merrell
Merrell
Utah High School
Dragon
Idaho
California
Inglewood
Cal
Elmer Angus
Frank Mer
Reva
Seed expert predicts bumper crops in basin
Cecil Wilkinson of Dells Utah manager for J G Peppard Seed Co stopped 7 Vernal Wednesday on his way home from Kansas City where he spent the past month He predicted bumper crops for the coming season He said Utah alfalfa seed sold about 30 50 per cwt in Kansas City and noted good domestic alfalfa seed is getting scarce Attorney Hugh W Colton has been selected to serve on a committee in judicial district three to investigate and prosecute charges of misconduct against members of the Yah bar
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Cecil Wilkinson
Dells
Utah
J. G. Peppard Seed Co
Kansas City
Mir
Wilkinson
Uintah Basin
Kansans City
Hugh W. Colton
Cami
Mittee
Yah Bar
Duchesne Girl Found After Four Days Lost in Mountains
Doris Mitchell, 20, of Duchesne, was found at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday after being missing since early Saturday. She endured 84 hours without fuel, staying near a cedar tree the first days and moving later to avoid freezing, sleeping by day as the sun came out.
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Doris Mitchell
Duchesne
Miss Mitchell
County Board Reviews WPA Projects for Immediate Road Work
The county board of commissioners met in a special session to scan the list of Works Progress Administration projects before the county and to prepare two road projects for immediate approval so that work may begin soon on these two specific projects.
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Board of County Commissioners
Junior Prom Decorations Win Praise At Imperial Hall
The Vernal Junior Prom at Imperial Hall drew a large crowd for a highly praised event. Overhead cellophane and white paper decorations formed starry lighting while wall murals portrayed Mother Goose scenes, creating a festive atmosphere.
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Imperial Hall
Vernal
New Bill to Give Uintah County Dollars for Roads
A bill numbered 34 proposes an annual $200,000 appropriation from automobile tax to Uintah County for road purposes. A cancer control meeting at Uintah High School is set for Saturday at 7:30 with Dr. John Clark delivering a lecture. The event supports education, community leaders, and local totals from the Uintah Basin.
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Uintah High School
Uintah Basin
John
Clark
Uintah County School Board Sets May 21 Closing Date
The Uintah County school board met to set May 21 as the closing date for the nine month term. The board discharged two bus drivers Rex Taylor and Elmer Gardner for intoxicated on duty. Perry Larson and Elmer Mertell named as Hayden and Deep Creek bus drivers. Davis property to ward bishopric for use as community center. Installation of a stoker at Woeante High School approved. Board discussed patronizing local firms and paying teachers twice monthly. Utah Power and Light rep J Anderson sought hold on high rate resolution pending schedule data. Telephone installation approved at Alterra High. Bond contract with Lauren W Gibbs Company tabled pending further investigation.
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Priday
Uintah County
Tay H. Reader
Rex Taylor
Elmer Gardner
Taylor
Deep Creek
Gardne
Mr. Reader
Roy Taylor
Andrew J. Vernon
E. D. Lewis
Grant West
Woeante High School
Driver & Smith
West
Perry Larson
Elmer Mertell
Hayden
J. ©. Anderson
Utah Power and Light Co
Anderson
Fnd
Alterra High School
Lauren W. Gibbs Company
Wallace Calder
So This is London at First Ward MIA
The play So This Is London was presented in the First Ward amuse ment hall by the MIA on Tuesday and drew a large crowd. Cast included Helen Tones Beott Kirk Viola Thompson Cela Colton Earl Freeman Gladys Caldwell Coral Eaton Richard Jensen and Kenneth Samuels. Directed by Mrs Mary Micks.
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London
First Ward
MIA
Helen Tones
Beott Kirk
Viola Thompson
Cela Colton
Earl Freeman
Gladys Caldwell
Coral Eaton
Richard Jensen
Kenneth Samuels
Mary M1
Icks
Kidd and Allen Sentenced to State Penitentiary
Alfred Kidd and Royal Allen were sentenced by Judge Abe W Turner to one to 20 years with hard labor in the state penitentiary for burglary in the second degree. Allen pleaded guilty. Kidd maintained innocence after a four day trial. Allen’s sentence was suspended on good behavior.
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Abe W W. Turner
Alfred Kidd
Royal Allen
State Penitentiary
Allen
Vernal Milling Company
Kidd
Joseph Engbernon
Foreman
Vern Anderson
Carl Helm
James Duvall
Darrell King
William Gurr
Gilbert Wilde
Gwen
Wall
Turner
Joseph Louis
Amarillo
Texas
Funeral Rites Held for Eight Year Old Lee Slaugh
Davis Utah Special reports a large crowd attended funeral services for Lee Slaugh eight year old son of Mr and Mrs Fred Slough who died after a tonsil operation. Service conducted by Davis ward bishopric with Bishop Alfred Simper presiding featured solos and a duet, with speakers including D W Johnson and Thomas Hall. Interment at Vernal City Memorial Park under Swain Funeral Home direction. Lee born January 12 1929 in Vernal is survived by parents one sister Fay four brothers Ladell Dee Perry and Clyde and grandparents Mrs Ella Slough and Mr and Mrs Henry Greentow.
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Flossie Southam
J. ©. Burst
Charles Coodrich
Brust
Mae Jorgensen
May Calder
John Stagg
Goin
Jorgensen
Marser School
Stella Richards
D W
Joheson
Thomas
Hall
Joseph Collier
Edward Watkins
Vernal City Memorial Park
Swain
Alfred Gimper
Melbern
Royalmand
Evan Raugh
Larvin Atwood
Carmacee Alaugh
Flora Greenhow
Marva Peterson
Lee
Fred Slough
Vernal
Fay
Ladell
Dee
Perry
Clyie
Ella Slough
Henry Greentow
Clark Hospital Admitted to American Medical Association
Dr John H Clark notified by William D Cutter secretary of the AMA that the council on medical education and hospitals voted unanimously to admit Clark Hospital to the hospital register of the AMA. Staff examiners from Chicago will visit the local hospital at times. To be recognized the hospital must meet the AMA's strict requirements.
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John H. Clark
Wiliam D. Cutter
M. D
American Medical Association
Council On “Medical Education and Hospitals
Clack Hospital
AMA
Chicago
Clark
Americann Medical Association
Lions Club Protest Condition of Jensen Road
Vernal Lions hold Wednesday meeting to debate road condition between Vernal Jensen. Committee drew up proposals and tested the road with rock asphalt. A letter was sent to the district engineer urging state action and paving plans. James Orr reports CCC camp induction. Meeker Lions good will trip proposed. plans to be formed by entertainment committee.
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Lions Club
Jensen Road
Vernal Lions
Resulu
Vernal
Jensen
Dis Commerce
Roosevelt Lionstrict
Henderson
Verna
P. Christensen
John Hynding
Jensen|Clark
Bureau of Public
James Orr
JB Cowan
Hugh W. Colton
Meeker Lions Club
Boxing Finals To Be Held Here Monday
Boxing finals for the Junior Chamber of Commerce Amateur contest will be held Monday night at the ULIS Gym. A large crowd saw the Thursday eliminations and praised the exciting bouts as Eastern Utah boxers vie to represent Vernal at the state meet in Salt Lake on March 22.
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Jr. Chamber of Commerce
Vernal
AAU
Salt Lake City
Ulis
Chamber of Commerce
AAW
Salt Lake
Mar
Utah
Tuntts
Uch
Hatfield
Ben Southam
Boutham
Jay Williams
Fern Hatch
Dor Olson
Bell James
Hollis Mullinger
MacGraw
Ken Barker
Glen Ashby
Jock Powell
Cecil Massey
Yands
Dave Willems
Shirley Bender
Richard DeJournette
Manis
Withdrawal of Protest of Jensen Water Users Approved
At a Salt Lake City meeting with the state engineer and officials, Jensen, Ashley Valley, and Brush Creek water users moved ahead water development plans. Jensen reps Joseph B. Dudley and Sydney Morrison withdrew their protest against the Buck Pasture project, with engineer T. H. Humphries seeking written assurances from Ashley Valley users to the state board.
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Ashley Valley
Jensen
Brush Creek
Salt Lake City
Joseph 8. Dudley
Sydney Morrison
Buck Pasture
Sinta
T. H. Humphries
Mattssson Family Mourns Loss Of Mrs Mattsson
Mrs A. Mattsson, mother of Wayland Matts son, dies Wednesday. Family rites planned in Richtfield on Saturday. Wayland Matts is connected to the Ashley National Forest Service and his father supervises the Fishlake National Forest.
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Wayland Mattsson
J. Wayland Mattsson
Richtfield
A. Mattsson
Ir. Mattsson
Mr. Mattsson
Ashley Naional Forest Service
Fishlake National Forest
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Kan
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UHS Auditorium
Sarah E. Thomas
Bear Lake
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Glen Merrell
Bieets
Davis Chapel
Lee Slaugh
Clark Hospital
American Association
Townsend
Carrie Saben
Greenfield Mass
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