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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1929
Page
1
A Utah proposal, supported by state superintendents, would boost per pupil funding in poorer counties including Uintah, potentially adding about 25 dollars per pupil for a total of 50 dollars. The measure aims to expand education programs across eleven and high schools, with a general election decision pending.
The Vera Gun and Rifle Club held its annual ball at Imperil hall Friday night before a capacity crowd. Decor by the decorations committee featured deer heads and forest scenery, while two orchestras played as members danced. The group, with about 15 sportsmen, promotes wildlife conservation and responsible hunting to preserve future access to natural beauty.
Fort Duchesne farm bureau members met last Saturday to press for recleaned seed specially treated for smut control. A four member committee was chosen to coordinate the seed program while Ellis Merkley of Utah County Farm Bureau spoke on policies and the benefits of sweet clover and barley.
A California writer from Thurlingama signs with optimism about Uintah Basin growth prospects. He notes soil and water resources and hopes railway and rail developments will bring prosperity to Vernal area citizens. He expresses support for the local newspaper.
Mrs Arthur Orr of Fort Duchesne traveled over on Sunday seeking rest and medical treatment.
McKay Utah state sheep inspector reports Uintah county shows strong livestock health. He notes foot rot in a small area, quarantine on three herds, and plans for dipping cattle and sheep to eradicate vermin and ticks. Dipping campaigns and community facilities to be developed statewide.
At the regular Lions Club luncheon in the Community House on Wednesday evening the club decided to sponsor a baseball team for the season and to wire representative J. Hacking to support the state bill for a home for the feeble minded. The Ed Collier family’s new home, completed after last winter’s fire, is ready for occupancy. The club also praised community support for the home and agreed to help prepare exhibits for the UBSC convention.
The three year old Wendell Watkins, son of Mr and Mrs William Watkins, died Tuesday evening after a brief illness believed to be spinal meningitis. Doctors await test results from Salt Lake City to confirm the cause. Public funeral is prohibited for spinal meningitis, services to be held at Vernal Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. today under the Vernal second ward bishopric.
The convention featured various exhibits and was well attended. The gathering was presided over by Lion President W. Henferson, reinforcing the group’s organizational leadership.
Colder nights slowed runoff from Uintah mountains and the Uintah Basin. No flood damage to adjacent lands or irrigation dams reported. Ice in the Green River near Jews’a bridge floated away with a minor jam near Jensen. New snow in the high Uintah elevations adds water for soils while valley rain and snow soak in.
District court report from Duchesne notes Raines alias Roberts pleaded guilty to burglary and received a state prison term of three months to two years. Falnes, tied to theft from Fred Wall and a sheriff’s office gun theft, faces six months to two years. Charles Green drives state prison transfer. Hall of Vernal faces drunkenness verdict disputes. Dorson Long judged deranged and committed to Provo Mental Hospital after resisting arrest.
Uintah opened the 1929 state high school basketball tournament with a 25-22 win over Fillmore in Salt Lake City. Hall and Workman fueled Uintah’s offense as they built a lead through three periods, holding on against a late Fillmore rally for the victory.
A collage of local items: typhoid pneumonia strike on George Merkley, baseball buzz, visits by Uintah stake academy teachers, Dry Fork to Vernal moves by Mr Catterson, Stan Ashton’s Salt Lake trip, juror list for March district court, Dyer ore discovery near Uintah Summit, and the incorporation of Colorado-Eton Line Railway to connect Crevasse to Vernal with Baxter and Sylvester Tareton among directors.
U S Agent M T Wilson of the United States Geological Survey measured water stages last week. Ash ley Creek above the power plant showed 30 second feet flow, normal for the season. Green River at Green River Utah recorded 2029 second feet, also normal for this season. Gauging stations use automatic recorders and are visited by survey engineers several times yearly. Everett Massey left last week for.
Travelers to Craig face long delays as Rangely area roads remain muddy after winter snow and blizzards. A Texaco truck stalled near Elk Springs and Ralph Sutton’s car was damaged in a skid while William Whibell and Willaim Witbeck aided stranded travelers. Snow melt in Elk Springs and Cole promises weeks of continued poor road conditions through Rangely and Vernal.
A two story brick home belonging to William Pearce in Glines ward was consumed by fire before aid arrived. The interior was destroyed, four occupants saved, estimated loss about $2000 with no insurance. The blaze highlighted concerns over outlying district fire response and calls for motorized equipment and regional cooperation. The article also notes a Uintah High School Social Text event honoring school board members.
Logan Utah David Calder of Vernal a junior at the Utah Agricultural College was elected last week secretary and treasurer of the UA Cy chapter of the Friars Club This class state wide Christian mis fraternity open to all returned missionaries attending colleges He is registered in the School of Pueblo an amssor of accounting and member for the Sigma Chi fraternity.
Louis, a sheep farmer from Pagoda, arrived Saturday night on business and for interests in his sheep. His visit centers on agricultural concerns and local trade.
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