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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1930

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Vernal Indoor Fair Sparks Confetti Carnival

Twenty years ago residents recall Vernal indoor fair celebrations with confetti rain and colorful booths. Miss Collins as an Egyptian fortune teller and Moore as a Mexican señorita entertained. $2733 was raised for the library. Medical and civic figures visited, while roads and bridges faced repairs after winter damage.

Miss Collins Moore Christian Endeavor Lioyd Drug Company White Silver McAndrews Alhandra Acelin Hatch

Funeral Services for Little Alice Mott Held at Lapoint

Funeral services were held Saturday at the Lapoint ward house for Alice Carol Mott who died Thursday night at age born Dec 19 1929. The service was led by Jerry Harrison with Roy Talor and Bishop J Hacking as speakers. A large cortege accompanied the burial at the cemetery as the bishop dedicated the grave. The surviving family includes her parents Vern and Mrs Mott.

Lapont Carol Mott Lae Point Ward House Plano Jerry Harrison Roy Talor J © Hacking Margaret Golding Francis Horrocks J M Reese Russell Sfartison Sani Were One

Little Donna May Reynolds Buried in Maeser

Little Donna May Reynolds five months old of Duchesne died Monday March 17 after three days with influenza. Funeral services were held in Duchesne Tuesday, remains brought to Maeser for burial at Rock Point cemetery with Wolf Ashby dedicating the grave. Survived by parents, brothers and sisters. parents returned to Duchesne after services due to other ill children.

Maeser Donna May Fred Reynolds Duchesne Ducheesne Rock Point Wolf Ashby Perenta

Transfer of Thos C Guyn to Fort Hall Idaho Project Engineer

Thos C Guyn a Myton engineer is reassigned to the Fort Hall Idaho project as project engineer with Fort Hall headquarters. He will assume duties within the week. Paul P Hennon from Blackfoot Idaho will be promoted to supervising engineer in Uintah Irrigation.

Thomas U Guyn Utah Fort Hall Idaho Guyn Paul P Hennon Blackfoot Myton Derson Varous Uintah Basin

Early Ashley Valley Pioneers Laid to Rest in Maeser

Hyrum Oaks of Mayer died March 13 after a long life of service. A Maeser chapel service featured tributes by Sylvanus Collett Joseph McKee and Ernest Eaton with hymns and a solo by Mrs May Jorgensen. Oaks leaves a devoted wife five children fourteen grandchildren and two sisters. Interment followed at Vernal cemetery with pallbearers from outside points.

Jesus May Jorgensen Lre Sylvanuy Collett Joseph McKee Ernest Eaton Mr Oaks Joh L MecConkle Thore James Lindsay Maggie Brown W M Murdock Nellie Lindsay Warren Ralph Oaks Heber John Austin Maud Smith Salt Lake City Jessup Thomas Tibicna Hyrum E Oaks American Fork Utah Hyrum Saint Ann Woods Oaks Heber City Sarah Watson Goizs Ashley Valley Maeser Pgee Oks Jis Wallace Lindsay Mary Burgess Ann Dennis Fruita Coorado

Newton E Stewart dies suddenly in Roosevelt Utah

Newton E Stewart a Springville native died of heart failure in Roosevelt Thursday March 13. Funeral services were held Saturday at Roosevelt hall with a mixed quartet and a Hazel Trizzell vocal solo. Speakers included Hebert Hall and Ernest Eaton. He was buried in Roosevelt cemetery. Stewart, born August 11 1873 in Springville, Utah, lived in Eureka and Ashley Valley mining areas and later took an interest in the Horseshoe Bend mining project. He was survived by eight siblings.

Roosevelt Newton Stewart Uintah Basin Roosevelt Hall Mra Hazel Trizzell Hebert Hall Presdent Ernest Eaton Vernal Roosevelt Cemetery William Ga- Gon Prave Newton Stewart Springville Utah Simeon Mary Ann Sullivan Stewart Wr Stewart Eureka Tinti Ashley Whey Grean River Horeshoe Bend

Uintah Basin Railroad League Wins Right to Intervene in Denver Hearings

The Uintah Basin Railroad League and Salt Lake & Denver Railroad gain permission to intervene in D and RG W’s bid to purchase the D and L and build the Dotsero cutoff. The interstate commerce commission sets show cause for the L and D by January 1 1931. A March 24 Denver hearing will be attended by El Paul and Al Vogel as representatives.

Uintah Basin Railroad League Denver S.L Uintah Basin Rairoad League Salt Lake & Denver Railroad Company Denver & Rio Grande Western Denver & Balt Leake Craig Colorado Frovo Interstate Commerce Commission Wintah Basin D& RG Ww Pers Mit Craig Uintah Basin EL Paul Myton League Paul Will Connerate al. Vogel Learver Moffat Tunnel League Northwestern Colorado Salt Lake Moffat Road Self Lake

Water rights case over Mosby Creek continues to April court

The McNaughton Burton water case in district court to quiet title to Mosby Creek was adjourned to April 3 due to a witness illness. Plaintiff claims defendants failed to follow water laws and abandoned tracts. trial began with Judge A W Watkins presiding and may resume April 8 after further sessions.

Coturt A W Watkins J E W McNaughton John Ira Burton Jessa Lacrum Mosby Creek Paintiff Utehs Cyrus Ho Spriggs Mr Burton Thomas G Labrum Spriggs Utah McNaughton Moaby Creek Spriggs and Labrum Sandher MB Fope B OW Dalton Price Charles DeSfolry Edwin E Salt Lake

Bear Dance at Whiterocks a long, vivid tribal rite

The Bear Dance at Whiterocks opened Sunday drawing Ute from Uintah and Ouray tribes for a week of daytime dancing and a nightly finish. Preparations featured elaborate regalia, campfires, and crowds, with Ouray to follow in about a week or ten days.

Whiterocks Ouray Whitcrote Pa Bruin

Benson of Ioka Dies After Illness at 74

John Benson of Ioka died Saturday after an illness. Funeral services were held Monday with his sons to perform singing as requested. Born in Salt Lake City, 74, he formerly lived in Woodland Villa. Survived by widow Mrs Log Benson and children Melvin of Ioka Ernest Horton of Salt Lake Mrs Talph Miles of Ioka Leroy Roostolt Shelley Idaho and Mel Mervin Swaln of Salt Lake City.

Ashley Frank Peters John Benson Ioke Leroy Roostelt Tiauree Shelley Idaho Mel Mervin Swaln Salt Lake City

Republicans organize Uintah County club plan

W W Seegmunter and Edwin D Hiatrh of the State Republican Membership Committee arrived from Salt Lake City to promote a Uintah County Republican Club. County officers endorsed the plan and a mass meeting was slated for April 12 at Imperial Hall to form the club and hold a free dance with a committee led by H Walter Woolley, J Clive Davis, and Ray Stringham tasked to arrange the event.

Seegmunter andEdwin D Hiatrh Republican Club Utah Banlt Lake Uintah County Hush W Colton Repubican Breii Republican Party Untah County H Walter Woolley J Clive Davis Ray Stringham Imperial Hall

Regional Conference for Uintah Duchesne Carbon Emery Held in Vernal

County leaders from Uintah Duchesne Carbon and Emery meet in Vernal Friday and Saturday to plan programs for Uintah County, review project reporting methods, discuss the 1920 farmers encampment, and receive publicity instruction. Regional sessions aim to extend extension work statewide, following early meetings in Ogden Provo and Price.

Uintah, Duchesne, Carbon & Emery Vernal Uintah Duchesne Carbon Emery Seasions Uinta County Ogden Provo

A C Home Specialist Visits Vernal For Home Improvement

A C Home Specialist toured Vernal last weekend visiting ten homes to discuss room improvement ideas and kitchen contest work. On Saturday evening a meeting drew 25 local leaders to plan binding color schemes and remodeling tips across rooms.

Feffin R Barrows U A. C of Logan Vernal

Marriage License Sought For Alnge Hall Pair

On March 18 a marriage license was sought for Edgar Horace Alnge of Helper son of Mr and Mrs Dean Alnge of Jensen and Miss Irelenca ver Hall daughter of Mr and Mrs Tienry Hall of Price They were married the same day by Justices Charles and Carter.

Edgar Horace Alnge Helper Dean Alnge Jensen Irelencaver Hall Tienry Hall Price Charles & Carter

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Vernal News Roundup Thirty Years Ago Highlights

A chronicle of local events includes F E Crittenden's gramophone tour with a mileaudible show, milk-hauling bids awarded to D H Hillman Naples IL Goodrich and Peter Peterson, Dr Hullinger guiding stamps, a birthday for Mr Andrew Johnson and a gift to Mrs Charles Drunker. Neighbors aided extinguishing a reef fire at BL M Dukeshone. Stephen M Shelton and Miss Fansuai wed next Wednesday in Nephi. J ME Allred officiated the marriage of Arthur Rich and Alice White at Nantes on March 10. Clair Johnson marked his 61st birthday, A Q Bean moved cattle toward the reservation, and Arthur Rich and wife left for Mason Colorado for work.

E. Crittenden Crramery Muit Ward Union D H Hillman Naples Lewis IL Goodrich Gimes Peter Peterson Hullinger Hailey Andrew Johnson Charles Drunker WJ Howard M. Dukeshone Dreaster Newbors Stephen M Shelton Fansuai Nephi Atwood Alice White J If Allred Nantes Mareh J. ME Allred Clair Johnson Hig Zist Arthur Rich Masor Colorado James Sabey Arthur Meeker

Uintah High Falls to Bingham in State Tourney opener 29-14

Uintah High lost its first state tournament game to Bingham 29 to 14 after a hard fought effort. Doral Paton sprained an ankle and Bishe Hardy, recently recovered from mumps, was too weak to play the full game. Wright Noel was absent as Vernal prepared for tonight’s matchups.

Uintah High Bingham Galt Lake City Doral Paton Bishe Hardy Wricht Noel Ace Mumpe Vernal Mionrce Tere Davis LD & College Legion American Fork Monroe Weber Peyton Granite North Bammit Murray Eorineville Hinesley Reoves Salt Lake Tribune Henry B Millecarm I Water Woolley Aarge Tut

Colton Sucer Wins Bid to Add Utah Lands to Forests

Representative Colton Sucer pressures Interior officials to add about 100000 acres to the Fishlake and Ashley national forests in Utah. The eastern Ashley additions include Little Hole country and Davenport Draw with dense timber. officials warn unprotected status invites destructive fires.

Washington DC the Interior Wijrurr Colton Fishlake Ashley National Forests Utah Tribune Department Tia Conservation Comunisalni Billa Ashby National Forest A. G Mord Out of the Little Hole Country Davenport Air Nord

Ver nal Drug manager outlines changes to fountain area

R Cooper, manager at Ver nal Drug, announces radical reforms for FPrightatre fountain equipment. The plan shifts the fountain, candy counter and magazine stand to the building’s east side while remaining merchandise moves to the west side.

R. Cooper Vernal Drug B. Cooper Spiga Saft’ Lake Wye

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Little Alice Mott Lapoint Donna May Reynolds of Thos, C. Guyn Ft. Hall Hyron E. Oaks Ashley Valley Pioneer Newt Stewart Manila Ward Raven Mining Company Fort Duchesne John Henry Stewart George E. Stwart Fort Ducheene Charles Stewart McNaughton Burton Water Witterocks Benson IOKA A. C Home Specialist Visita
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