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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1936

Page

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Last Respects Paid to Mrs Odekirk in Vernal Funeral

Death of Hannah Brown Odekirk 1863 1953 noted with funeral at Vernal Second Ward chapel under Bishop John Moir. Services featured solos by Meda Walker and J Ove Davis, tributes by EB J Winder WH Walter Woolley and Charles Carter, and interment in Vernal cemetery. Survived by ten children, thirty grandchildren, and twenty great grandchildren. longtime Vernal Relief Society leader with key roles in ward chapel and community service.

Hanenah B. Odekirk Vereyal Second Ward Ward John Moir Wny Arthur Manwaring Golo Meda Walker J Ove Davis Mra Elya Davis EB J Winder Walter Woolley Charles 8 Carter Os & Relief Society Mair Pred G Bingham Jennie L Preestone Rete Johnston Kate Merkley Amanda Knobies Henry LG Green Adam Winder Verenalelty Theodor Johnson Larkin Mortuary Salt Lake Plora Odekirk Salt Lake City Weber Orekirk Nauvoo Utah Montpelier Idaho Garden City Ashley Valley Isage W Franklin Ode«kik Roosevelt LeRoy Odekirk Vernal Elizabeth Ashton Sirah Norgard Afton Stringham Mary al Julious Fern Osborne Grand Junction Cole Flora Odekirk Odekirk Mertel Bokely Cate New Ward Relief Society Mary B Hienry Jane Popo Sa Mra Odekirk

City Publishes Sanitation Ordinance for Privies

City council approves a sanitation ordinance published in this issue requiring outsl e privies to be repaired to sanitary standards per state health board. WPA labor funds allow free service through county project. fifteen men have worked since Feb 18 and fifteen units are set up. Contact Clyde Thompson, supervisor, or any project worker to arrange service.

State Board of Health WPA Nita Clyde Thompson Ula Service

Levi Cyrus Kendall Dies After Heart Attack in Ashley Valley

Levi Cyrus Kendall died Tuesday morning from a heart ailment at his daughter Mrs Vern Olsen’s home. A longtime resident of Ashley Valley for over 40 years, he leaves a large family. Funeral services were held Thursday at 1 pm in the Ward chapel with Bishop Alfred Simper presiding. Interment followed in the Vernal City Cemetery.

Lavi Cyrus Kendall Vern L Olsen Kendall Ashley Valley Veredal Firet Ward Alfred Simper Davis Ward Vernat City

Uintah High School Opera Delights Crowds

An Old Spants Custom presented at Uintah High School auditorium on Friday and Saturday by the music department drew large audiences. Directed by Llosa Winn the production featured dance, choruses, solos, and orchestra with over 80 cast in costume. Stage effects and lighting added charm. young musicians delivered strong performances. Assistants Myles Judt oversaw dramatics, Mars Singleton danced, and Ethellyn Latson handled costumes.

Uintah High School Llosa Winn Moe Menling Mr Winn Myles C Judt Mars Singleton Ethelynne Latson

Uintah County 1935 Tax Collection Report Released

Uintah County Treasurer Martin W Curtis announced the 1935 funds recapitulation. It details cash collections and remaining amounts by fund, noting 75 percent of the levy collected after abatements and discounts. Abatements and delinquent taxes excluded, with total levy and distribution across districts, schools, roads, libraries, and public funds. Discounts on taxes were largely unused, the last year they were allowed.

Uintah County Martin W Curtis Ulutah Uintah Counsry Curtis

School Officials Attend Convention at Salt Lake

Roy Taylor chairs Uintah District board of education and Mrs Nf Eb Seeley, superintendent L G Noble and Clerk E Smith attended the administrators conference in Salt Lake on Friday and Saturday. Principal Hoort Lunde of the UK and Principal A Reed Morrill of the AILS also attended. Sweets for children are beat at the rod of a meal Esten before ity rpots the appetite for other s.

Roy Taylor

Reservation Settlers Fight for Uintah Water Rights

A long distressed plea argues the Uintah Basin irrigation crisis. It claims the U S government must build storage reservoirs to supply arable land, denounces forced resettlement plans, and recalls decades of loss and injustice to homesteaders. The piece warns of ongoing dispossession and asserts settlers’ resolve to remain.

Uintan Indian Reservation Uintah Mountain United States Tima Ashley Creek Rock Point Jense Tower Ashley Valley Central Upper

Glines Youth Albert Roper Dies After Pneumonia Attack

Albert B Roper a Glines ward youth born February 24 1922 in Arcadia Utah died Saturday afternoon from pneumonia He attended Maeser School in the seventh grade and is survived by his parents Argyle and Bylia Snyder Roper and brothers and sisters The funeral services were held Monday at 2 oclock in the ward chapel with Bishop John B Paton presiding The choir and pallbearers led the procession to Maeser cemetery and interment followed The service featured remarks by Ivan Perry and Walter Woolley and was attended by Scouts and deacons The ward chapel was decorated by a flower bearing procession and choir members sang several hymns including Oh My Father and My Father Knows.

Ward Albert Roper Ward Blalop Jrie John B Paton Musto Myton Perry Don Batly Martin Curtla John Nodgkinson Delores Burke John Hodgkin Henry Herbert Ball Fitchard Woodrorth Colton McKeachnie Clayton Woolley Don Frekson Vennie Johnson Kenneth Burker Maeser Albert B Roper Arcadia Utah Argyle Bylia Snyder Roper Glines School Maeser School Hernand Arethur Arbutus Ninta Eleanor Beatrice

Drastic Reduction on Range Due to Drought

In Utah Grazing District No 2 the public lands face severe range depletion from drought and overgrazing. Peterson, regional grazing official, and others of the grazing service meet with the local advisory board Thursday through Saturday to craft new fair range rules and reduce livestock numbers with minimal injury to the industry.

Conc United Drouth Q Peterson Grazing Service Secretary of the Interior

Colorado Trapper Nets Seven Mountain Lions Bounty

Carey J Darker of Maybell recently brought in seven mountain lions from a hunt on Cold Springs Mountain. The lions ranged in age. if all qualify as killers, Darker will receive $525 plus a state bounty of $50 per lion and a Denver Post bounty of $23 each, making this one of Moffat County’s largest recorded hunts.

Carey J Darker Maybell Moffat County Steamboat Springs

Stewart Transferred to Wyoming National Forest Supervisor

James O Stewart, after six years as Ashley National Forest supervisor, is reassigned to Kemmerer to lead the Wyoming National Forest. His efforts improved recreation, grazing, and road systems, with new headquarters, fences, and park access. Stewart, a WWI veteran and Oregon native, has held multiple Forest Service roles since 1920 and remains active in local civic groups.

Kemmerer Wyoming National Forest Argyle L. Taylor Ashley Forest James O Stewart Ashley National Forest Wyoming Stewart Brush Turck Mountains Mountain View Ching Meadows Smith Vork Emflea Carter Creek Witbeck Post No II American Legion Vernal Gun and Rifle Club Vernal Lions France Germany United States Civil Service Utah Cache National Forest Logan The Forest Service Ogden Ashley Vernal Stewarts Place

County Agent Aims to Help Farmers Solve Local Problems

A county agricultural agent acts as an extension representative for the state college and federal agriculture department. He studies county farming issues, consults with farmers, and recruits practical solutions tailored to local needs. The piece defends agents against critics, noting they are not miracle workers but planners who discuss problems and guide adoption of improved practices.

Lfe State College of Agriculture United States Department of Agriculture Ara State Agricultural College Federal Department of Agriculture Jie Bert Innes Bedford County Ten Extension Division Virginia Polytechnic Institute Ilines Ang Welccomes

Former County Clerk To Have Trial In Provo

Former Ullah county clerk Wile nny Curlstrom faces a trial starting Monday in Provo on embezzlement of public funds. Grant ed a change of venue, defense by Rev E Dillman of Roosevelt and District Attorney Dallas St Young with County Attorney Hugh W Colton. Also noted were continued trials of Josie Morris for cattle larceny and Fd Yoakum for assault with a deadly weapon. Probate and civil matters were heard as the court convened and adjourned Wednesday.

Sudan Marlin M Larson Wile Nny Curlstrom Ullah Provo E Dillman Roosevelt Ly Dallas St

Calder Reelected County Democratic Chairman in Uintah County

David H. Calder was reelected county Democratic chairman at a reorganizational meeting held Saturday afternoon in the Uintah County court house. Delegates from 32 precincts attended as Clydy Tus Johnson was named vice chairman, Mrs Johnston elected chairwoman, Mrs Mary Colelng elected precinct vice chairwoman, and Pearl Katter named touring chairwoman with Mrs D M Young as treasurer.

Uintah Conty Court House David Calder Clydy Tus Johnson Mra T 'T Johnston Mary Cole Lng Hallard Misa Pearl &Katter D MW Young Tlee Chatry Onan

Jintah Wins and Loses at State Tournament Night One

At the state tournament in Salt Lake, Murray dominated in the opening night, defeating Jintah 20 to 18 as Jintah faced scoring droughts and a stifling defense. The second night saw Jintah trailing 36 to 22 with Alexander held scoreless, while Murray continued strong, though Uintah struggled with early miscues and could not convert.

Fast Ephraim Five Murray Jintah Salt Lake Cubs Eptalin Alexander Uintah Jada Anle

Roberts Rated Top Two-Mile Runner in Conference

Louis Roberts, a three-year letterman at Utah State Agricultural College, is hailed by Coach Romney as one of the best two-milers in the conference. He started training for a big year after returning this fall from an absence last winter, with a dairy manufacturing major and Sigma Chi member participating in intramurals on campus.

TAGAN Louis Roberts Caentor Utah State Agricultural College Dick’ Rontit Roberts Winc Siinwal Romney Unis Achool Sigma Chi Nations al Reciot Tm Ttn

Funeral Held at Myton for Jo in M Martin Sunday

Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 pm Sunday in Myton by Rev Willard Gpence of Vernator for John Morgan Martin, 10, who died March 12. Born June 13, 1858 in Calloway County Missouri, he came to Myton in 1919 and worked in the government irrigation service.

Myton Willard John Morgan Martin Martin Jin Government Irrigation Service Calloway County Missouri

Uintah Basin to Pave 260 Miles of Highway Projects

The Utah road commission seeks bids for native rock asphalt laying on 9.263 miles of Route 10 8 between Alt Way Hollow and Tort Duchesne and for 35 miles of road from Duchesne to Fruitland. Work progresses on 8 miles of asphalt between Roosevelt and Myton. Total basin paving rises toward 260 miles with Vernal area asphalt plants primed to supply material, creating hundreds of local jobs during construction.

Vernal Fruitland Buils Road Commission Alt Way Hollow Duchesne Aio Roosevelt Myton Uintah Basin Funda Ducheans Fort Ducheene Roosevelt St Roosevelt+ Myton Roosevelte Myton Nollow-Fort

Utah Newspapers to Hold Contest for Best Front Page

Provo Utah centers on BYU journalism division hosting annual front page contest for weekly Utah papers. Papers covering six months April to October judged by BYU committee with award a silver Loving Cup donated by Utah Press Association.

Utah PROVO Harrison St Merrill Brigham Young University Byu Utah Press Association Journaliain Delotia Uteh Press Association Nice Hing Tha Itoward Barrows Binge Han Dulletin John E Jones Salt Lake Western Newspaper Union Merrill

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Second Ward Levi Cyrus Kendall UHS Opera B Bartlett Glines Colorado J. C. Stewart Wyo. Forest By H Wumochbaum Ola County David H. Calder Democratic M. Martin Long Island Resort Busan Musla Lynnstone James Dalgleish Fidridgs LDS Independent Order of Fellows Ccanien
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