Slot Machines Must Go City Edict Enforced
City officials at the regular session Wednesday evening voted unanimously to ban slot machines and similar gambling devices. The order takes effect next Wednesday. The street committee approved a $2950 Caterpillar tractor and grader purchase already in use for road work, with water main work planned and a revised road project directing water mains from the Red Plantor corner northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T . Alexander
Bry HH
Stringham
Archie Lawin
State Road Commission
Red Planer Corner
Car Fire Destroys Vehicle Near Willow Creek
A Roosevelt resident Sam Sprouse drove a car that burned near Willow Creek in Indian Canyon Monday morning. The vehicle reportedly overturned after catching fire following a match lighting. Three other occupants were believed present as the gasoline ignited and destroyed the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Sprouse
Roosevelt
Willow Creek
Indian Canyon
Salt Lake and Denver Railroad Ordered to Show Construction Progress
Federal authorities have given the Salt Lake and Denver railroad thirty days to demonstrate construction work progress. They indicate disdain for extending suspensions indefinitely and demand concrete action within the allotted period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bambergers
Salt Lake and
Denver
Kinder Batten Class Opens at Central School
Mrs. Frank Noel started a kinder Batten class Monday at Central School. Twelve little students enrolled in the new program this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Noel
Central School
Twenty Years Ago in Uintah Basin News Snippets
A collage of local notes recalls David H Moffat’s death in New York on March 18 from grip after- effects. Baseball plans emerge as Uintah Basin groups form a league and schedule games under A Captain Breeze led efforts. A baby girl joins a ten-child family weighing eleven and a half pounds. John W Austin enjoys his visit to Wales. Wilcox School excursion tours Maeser road and power plant. Rex Glines suffers a leg fracture after leaping from a wagon. Sheep shearing at the plant set for April 3. A basketball match between the Fats and Jeans promises a tight game. Captain John N Davis boasts of a win due to superior build. Dirk Jensen predicts victory. Henderson travels to Chicago for a Hobart M Cable meeting. Lone Tree and nearby areas report arrivals. A stray bullet incident is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David H Moffat
Uintah Basin
Denver
New York
Uinetah Basin
Captain Breeze
Haws
Paddy
Babe
John W Austin
Wales
Wilcox School
Maeser
Rex Glines
Fats
Jeans Capain
John N Davis
Dirk Jensen
Henderson
Chicago
Hobart M
Stelnaker
Stewart
Lone Tree
Orson Richards of Naples Dies After Long Illness
Orson Richards of Naples died March 14 at Vernal hospital after four years of illness. Services were held March 18 at the Naples ward chapel with Bishop Byron Goodrich presiding. Interment was in Vernal cemetery. He was 107? years old and survived by numerous siblings and a family, with his wife and only child predeceased him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naples
Orson Richards
Vernal Hospital
Naples Ward
Withishop Byron Goodrich
Mark Cook
Joseph Collier
LaValle Manwaring
A. G Goodrich
Byron Goodrich
Dessased
Leslie Anderson
Vernal
Wallace
Glenn Merrell
Harris Hullinger
David L Richards
Taylorsville
Utah
White Tiver
Aurelia Meyers
Portland
Oregon
Lyman Anderson
Salt Lake City
Lloyd Benjamin
Weldon
Stella Hannah
Lucile
Martha
Maeser Men Seriously Injured in Utah Auto Crash
Phil Stringham and Will Murray of Maeser were seriously injured when their car left a road near Heber after hitting soft ground. Stringham, driver, was unconscious for hours and suffered facial cuts needing ten stitches. Murray sustained internal injuries and facial wounds. Both were taken to Heber hospital. Stringham recovered, Murray improving with his wife by his side. The car was destroyed. five hundred scouts attended the Boy Scout Jubilee event nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maeser
Heber
PC Stringham
Will Murray
Prova
Stringham
Murray
Heber Hospital
Mrr Stringham
Atendance
Boy Scout Movement
Mr Stringham
Springville Defeats Carbon In Desert Gym Opener
Springville topped Carbon 37 to 30 in the opening game of the tournament at Desert gym on Wednesday afternoon. Springville's defense stifled Carbon as Eastern Utah hopes dimmed early in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbon
Springville
Desert Gym
Utah
Boys Adopt New Permanent Wave Fashion
The latest fad is a permanent wave styling among U S boys. The look is spreading in popularity as more youths adopt the fashion trend in schools and neighborhoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U .S
Six Roosevelt Boys Caught Stealing Car in Utah
Six Roosevelt boys aged 13 to 27 from Roosevelt Utah admitted stealing a Ford Model A at Roosevelt and driving east toward the state line. After adventures across Colorado and Utah they returned to Craig where they were detained. three were sent to the State Industrial School in Ogden and the others paroled under strict conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt Boys
Roosevelt
Craig
Roosevelt Utah
George Long
Frank Tamm
Thhe Great Beyond
Craig Empire Courier
Sheriff's Office
Bors
Sterling Transportation Company
Victory Highway
Maybell Colorado
Achop
Hayden
Steamboat Springs
Rupple
Oak Creek
Tamm
Home Sweet Homes
Ita Roosevelt
Utah
Duchesne
Dalton
Price
Guity Tivo
Ogden
Boulder removal blocks road on Ashley Creek cliffs
Last Sunday large boulders up to 200 pounds were rolled from the top of a 300 foot cliff near Ashley Creek, blocking traffic until rocks were cleared. The risky stunt could cause serious accidents as hikers search for safer routes and caution is urged to prevent further incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Ashley Creek
Hopes for a railroad for the Uintah Basin fade
The Interstate Commerce Commission refused to rehear the Denver and Rio Grande’s bid to gain control of the Moffat Road. The Moffat Tunnel League and Uintah Basin Railroad League argued the sale harmed taxpayers. Rio Grande may get control if the Dotsero cutoff starts within 90 days, time extensions likely as construction hurdles loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interestate Commerce Commission
Moffat Tunnel League
Uintah Basin Railroad League
Denver and Rio Grande Railroad
Moffat Road
Rio Grande
Moffat Tunnel
Rio Grande Railroad
Dotsero
Rito Grande Ias
Commission
Rio Grande Road
Solons Give Gold Watch to Speaker
In a thinly veiled show of respect the Utah House presented Speaker James C Hacking with a gold watch after a stormy session. Mrs H 8S Tanner read a restitution praising his considerate handling as members rose to vote confidence in him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
James C Hacking
H 8S Tanner
House
Hackingwald
Permit For Freight Service To Denver Granted
The Steamboat Springs Transfer and Storage Co. received a Public Utilities Commission permit for freight service between Craig and Denver over Gore Pass. Trucks depart Denver Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays at 6 30 pm and Craig Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays at noon. Westbound trips start from Breamboat at 9 00 am and from Denver at 4 00 pm. The service begins between May 1 and 15, aiming for a 12 to 15 hour delivery window, improving on the current 24 hour cycle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steamboat Springs
Public Utilities Commission
Craig
Denver
Gore Pass
Craig l
Breamboat
Stanley Larson
Death of Price salesman in Roosevelt auto crash
Edward Mortensen a 40 year old candy salesman from Price died in Roosevelt after being struck crossing Main Street. He suffered a punctured lung and other injuries and died fifty minutes after the accident. The driver Herbert Kemp was absolved of blame at inquest. Funeral services were held at Richfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Mortensen
Price
Roosevelt
Main Street
Willam Qoraham
I Graham
Ange
Jack Armestrong
Mortensen
J G McDonald Chocolate Company
Salt Lake
Chidren
Herbert Kemp
Automeile
William Gagan
Kemp
Richfield
Committee Forms To Manage Uintah Basin Water Distribution
A conference led by Uintah Basin water users, Governor Dern and Attorney General Parker, aims to sustain water distribution after a federal decree changed oversight. Major William Post of the Indian Bureau is due in Batt Lake to join settlers in Roosevelt Friday. A two year plan involves appointing a water commissioner with state engineer consent to supervise Uintah basin allocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association of Defendnt Water
Uintah Basin
H OL
Alfred
George H. Dern
George P Parker
George M Bacon
Tillman Djohonen
Court of the Cudes
United States Bureau of Indian Affairs
William H Post
Washington
Bureau
Batt Lake
United Basin
Roosevelt
Post
Gary
Capitol
Donab Colton
Alice Pedersen Hosts Two Ladies Meetings in Randlett and Lapoint
Mrs. Alice Pedersen held a ladies gathering in Randlett on Wednesday afternoon with the topic The Optimal Child. Twenty five ladies attended March 18. She later conducted a Lapoint meeting on the project titled color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Pedersen
Randlett
Lapoint
Travel Will Also Be An Advantage In Hauling
The Steamboat Pilot notes that travel experience is valued in hauling work. It highlights the link between mobility and efficiency, suggesting that broader routes and familiarity with terrain can reduce loading times and improve timeliness for freight movements.
Splendid Work on Lapoint School Grounds
Lapoint PTA spearheaded improvements on the school grounds with about forty workers. They plowed, hauled fertilizer and rocks, laid an eight foot sidewalk, and plan to seed lawn and plant trees. Watering will use irrigation canal water to keep the area green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lapoint Pta
Burt Swain
Lanoint Club
A B Swain
WW Norton
Clair Bureton
D L Bills
Womans Club
PTA
Fila Boyle
Annie Stoker
Obert Anderson
L. K. Murphy
Sika Thompson
Fern Gerber
Lapoint
Vernal Married Folks Ball Draws Strong Local Turnout
A number of Vernal residents attended the married folks ball in Masescr on Wednesday evening for a very successful party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masescr
Funeral for Martha Ann Roberson Held in Maeser Ward Chapel
Funeral services for Martha Ann Roberson were held Sunday at 1 p m in the Maeser ward chapel conducted by Bishop Carl H Richens. The service featured the hymn Oh My Father prayers and speakers including W F E Bodily Chas H Colton and John N Davis. Interment followed in Maeser cemetery. Roberson died March 12 at her daughter’s home after eight months of illness. Born March 3 1843 in Pike County Georgia she was among early L D S converts and emigrants to Colorado and Utah. She was married to John N Roberson a Civil War veteran and survived by eight children and many grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Ann Roberson
Maeser Ward
Carl BH. Richens
Father
John L. McConkle
Wfe Bodily
Chas H Colton
John N. Davis Sperlin
Lucile Calder
Eustice Smith
Lucile Johnson
Lorna Murray
Joseph P Hacking
Therave
Thom
Bingham
Reuben A. Bewey
Bingham EF
George W. Reed
Virtus McConkie
Maeser
Martha Ann Roberson A
Lester Bingham
iPike County
Georgia
James G
Rachel C Davenport
John N Robersom
Manassa
Colorado
Moab
Utah
Versnal
Lester ‘Bingham
Ford
Maeser Ward Chapel
Roberson
Ren Robert F Stoberson
Salt Lake City
Verne Mfrs
Ver
Road Work Tentatively Set to Start in April
Utah State highway official Gills announced bids for the Cockleburr project will be advertised by month end with actual work starting in April. The Vernal Jensen segment will follow in April, with about fifty crews on each project for most of the summer, possibly into next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R A Qilils
Utah State Highway Commission
Utah
Ver Fal
Gills
George R. Goodrich
Vernal
Green River
Ed. L. Oaks
Uintah River
Naples
Jensen
Neola
Gillis
Dern
Hawaii
Ellowance
State
President Wallace Calder Improves After Illness
State brief notes President Wallace Calder has been very sick the past week and confined to his home. He is reported to be improving now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Calder
Saddle theft leads to clue on eve of carnival ball
Sheriff Preece recovers a stolen saddle tied to Thomas Ode jatrk after weeks of effort. The find comes when Odekirk’s horse refused to return home, revealing one saddle on the horse and another on the ground. Community reports mix with farming and town notices as Vernal and nearby areas prepare for spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Preece
Thomas Odejatrk
Odekirk
Ira Jacobs
Abe
Vernal
Grand Junction
A A
Hans
Edward Watkins
Edward Wetins
Watkins
Collett
Vene Collett
Mia
E Dillman
Chicago
Henderdson and Meadows
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City Cancil
Veral
Iness
Phil Stringham
Herb Kemp
Duchesne River
E. Peterson
Hoy Taylor
Board of Education
Apri
Lucky Jade
Vintah High School
Vernal Drug CO
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