Vernal Gun Club Dance Attended by Local Figures
Vernal social scene notes visitors and residents attending the annual Gun Club dance. Among attendees were Principal W T Rice and wife, Dr F A Groas of Fort Duchesne, County Attorney J T McConnell, and Roosevelt visitors Craig Harmston and Albert Halon. Regulars include former Mayor Walter Barnes, oil operator M P Smith, and many townsfolk as late week activities unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Bartlett
Craig Harmaton
Roosevelt
W. T. Rice
Fort Duchesne
Walter G. Barnes
Hangely
Sander attends funeral of mother in Ogden
Ashley Cooperative manager I Sander returned from Ogden to bury his mother who died after long illness and was interred on Sunday March 9. He is survived by her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Sander
Ashley Coop
Ogden
Uintah County Farm Bureau Shifts to West County Meetings
Beginning April, Uintah County farm bureau moves alternating meetings to the western part of the county with Lapoint hosting the first session. The 11 oclock business meeting on Saturday April 6 will include a luncheon and an afternoon rally, encouraging western members to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah County Farm Bureau
Vernal
Lapoint
General Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Three Western Locals to Form Dairy Association
Dairy farmers from Fort Duchesne Bennett Randlett area signed an agreement for pooling cream from about four hundred cows. The group plans incorporation of a dairy association to capitalize on district opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western
Dairy Association
Dairy Union
Fort Duchesne, Bennett and Randlett
Invitation to Woman's National Republican Convention
Mrs John N Davis received an invitation to attend the Woman's National Republican Convention in Salt Lake City on April 7 at 2 30 p m A banquet followed at 8 30 p m in the Hotel Utah Mrs Davis expects to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Barlow
Morgan
Utah
Austin A. Barlow
A. B. Soady
Garfield
Francis Paxman
Salt Lake City
Comig
Edward Evans
Lillian Murdock
Still Hare
John N. Davis
Davis
Farmers Pool 3000 Fleeces For Sale This Year
Orson B Calder surveys flocks as wool quality improves. Farmers through the farm bureau plan to pool 3000 fleeces and sell concurrently with larger grower clips. Last year’s pool was very successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orson B Calder
Farm Bureau
Playground Equipment Installed at Central School
A battery of detectors or tecters was installed at the Central school slide to amuse youngsters. Funds for purchase came from finances and other entertainments secured earlier.
Ancient Petroleum Use Across Civilizations
Ancient societies including Indians Egyptians Chinese and Japanese employed petroleum as a healer and fuel. The text notes long standing crude oil use spanning centuries before modern era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
China
Japan
People and Travel Notes From Uintah Railway Region
Residents and visitors share weekend travels on the Uintah Railway area. Mr and Mrs Wenry Slaugh return to Naples from the Tunlbow mines. W E Witbeck travels to Watson via Vernal. Miss Julia Harriott teaching in Watson visits Vernal. Charles Lyon returns to work at Atchuo after a family visit. Florency Gregory and Nick Pappas among Tuesday Vernal travelers. Various locals, including Mra Jewett and Mra Ez Eyonow, arrange trips to Mack Colorado and Denver destinations.
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Wenry Slaugh
Naples
Ttunlbow
Ez Eyonow
Bam Murray, Jr
Mack
Colo
Grand Junction
P.O. Millar
Watson
Denver
Suesday
Kof Phillipa
Vernal
Lupoint
Hia
Nick Pappas
George Lopez
Joe McCoy
Uintah Railway
Mr McCoy
Southern
Georgia
Karl Preece
Ashley Mra
Walter Anderson
Dragon
Utah
Mark Cook
G. B. Severn
Colorado
W. A. Bank
Dwight Dow
Sailed for South America on business for asphalt firms
John McAndrews departed Vernal and sailed Thursday March 20 for Trinidad to work for Baker Asphalt Co in South America. En route he visited Philadelphia and Chicago. Clyde Rich may also sail for the same voyage to join a party in Trinidad. John Blankenship Jr., foreman of Trinidad asphalt works, visited Vernal last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McAndrews
New York
Trinidad
South America
Baker Asphalt Company
Alstera
Philadelphia
Chicago
Clyde Rich
John Blankenship, Jr
John Blankenship
Ashley Valley
Mr Blankenship
Vernal
Uintah School Board Holds Busy Meeting on Bonds and Plans
At a special Uintah school board meeting on Friday March 14 officials canvassed the March 8 bond vote, debated site choices for a new senior high school, and discussed transportation for ninth graders. The board approved last year’s salary schedule with minor changes and agreed to fund graduates' diplomas. A resident's religious-use protest was reviewed and policy upheld. A Saturday session addressed transportation data needs and will reconvene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah
Wiliam H. Siddeway
Randlett
W. A. Paxton
Witbeck Post Elects New Officers
The Witbeck Post No 11 in the American region unanimously elected new officers led by Post Commander A. B. Thomas and Vice Commander William Haslem Adjutant and Finance Officer Adair Tyzack Chaplain WS Stringham Historian Dr H E Wich Dr George YW Christy retired as post commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witbeck
No 11
American Region
A. B .Thomas
William Haslem
Adair Tyzack
WS Stringham
H E Wich
George YW Christy
Heber Myton Stage Line Permit Petition Filed
Wallace Jones of Heber City asks Utah Public Utilities Commission to grant authority to operate an automobile stage between Heber City and Myton using the Dodge route. The applicant says a license exists but the franchise has not been used for three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heber City
Myton
Wallace Jones
State Public Utilities Commission
Dodge
Society Happenings at Caldur Confectionery Bridge Event
Mrs George hosted an afternoon of bridge at Caldur Confectionery with Patrick's day decor including lattice work festoons shamrocks and white carnations. Nine tables competed prizes awarded to Mrs Noel Prene Mrs William F Hanson Lorna Siddoway and Ruth Calder. Refreshments featured Green River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George If Christy
Caldur Confectionery
Grvoen
Noel Prene
William F Hanson
Lorna Siddoway
Ruth Calder
Green River
Hacking Honored On Her Birthday
Wednesday during Mrs Mama Huac king a birthday party was held at the residence of Mrs Jane Murray. The G F club member gave her a party with Mrs Nilo Hughes winning first prize, Mrs Iva Hatch second, and Mrs James McNaughton third. Mrs Hacking received many gifts from about twenty friends and a pink and white birthday cake was the centerpiece. After admiring the cake it was cut and each guest received a large wrapped piece to take away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.F. Club
Sha
Jane Murray
Prizy
Nilo Hughes
Iva Hatch
James McNaughton
Shower Honors Charter Member Of Woman's Club
Friday afternoon March 7 the Woman's Twentieth Century club held a shower at Mrs George H Christys home in honor of Mrs C A Johnson a charter member Guests attended and gifts were presented Mrs Johnson plans to move from Vernal to Los Angeles California in April The home was decorated with potted flowers and carnations and several invited guests attended
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Twentieth Century — Club
George H. Christy
Mra. C. A. Johnson
Mra. Johnson
Vernal
Apri
Los Angeles
Calif
John- Bon
Thala Club Hosts Evenings At Mrs Logan Home
The Thala club met at Mrs S M Logan's home for an evening planned by Mrs L Rudge who was away in Wales. Members contributed to a lunch as Mrs Kelly presented a paper on Utah wild animals and Mr G A Downey offered two readings. Mrs Lofan spoke on Current Events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thala Club
S. M. Logan
5. L. Rudge
Wales
Kelly
Utah
G. A. Downey
Lofan
Mrs Johnston Hosts Woman's Twentieth Century Club
Mrs Johnston entertained the Woman's Twentieth Century club on Tuesday afternoon with bridge. Three tables played and Mrs Charles DeMoisy won the prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston
Woman's Twentieth Century Club
Charles DeMoisy
First Uintah High Junior Prom A Remarkable Night
The Uintah high school junior class held its first Junior Prom in the Orpheus hall on Friday evening. Decorations featured a Japanese rose theme and lantern lighting. William H Siddoway and Mrs Siddoway led the reception line as students danced to lively music, creating a memorable event for juniors and seniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah High School
Orpheus
Rosa Sarden
William H Siddoway
Uintah School Board
Siddoway
Twenty-Second Annual Gun Club Dance Highlights Local Event
The twenty second Gun Club dance closed a historic day with brilliant decorations and music. The crowded venue drew guests from basin towns Salt Lake City and Idaho points. New Gun Club members were welcomed during the day and punch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gun and Rifle Club
Basin
Salt Lake City
Idaho
Gun Club
Uintah High Basketball Team Honored At Community Festival
A community festival ball at the Orpheus honors Uintah high school basketball team, Eastern division champions and State tournament victors over East High. A large crowd is expected to attend to celebrate the boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orpheus
Uintah High School
East High
Hydroelectric Potential in Columbia River Basin Estimated High
Estimates show more than 10 million hydroelectric horsepower in the Columbia River basin, indicating significant regional energy capacity and development potential for waterpower projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia River
Out of Doors In Utah Pleases Three Audiences
The Vogue filled with attendees for the film Out of Doors in Utah shown as Gun Club Day event aided by the Utah fish and game department. It toured the state and will travel the United States circuit. Students from Roosevelt were treated to the screening on Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Gun ‘Club
Fish and Game Department of
United States
Roosevelt
Uintah Railway Posts 1923 Profit Despite No Dividends
The Uintah Railway reported a 1923 profit of 13869.23 after transferring to its profit and loss account while paying 15717 in interest on founder loans. Operating revenue was 431000 with expenses near 391000 and taxes 29000, yielding 11000 operating income. A federal payment of 23321 offset railroad losses during government operation. The 68 mile line runs Mack Colo to Watson Utah, 18 miles in Utah, with 119 employees and freight-led revenue totaling 382000. The owner mines supplied about 35000 of 40000 tons carried. 12% locomotives and 133 cars listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah Railway Company
Public Utilities Commission
Barber Asphalt Company
Mack, Colo
Watson
Utah
Saturday schedule of church services and meetings
The notice lists Saturday March 22 events at Second ward and First ward chapels including high council bishops and Sunday school sessions at First ward chapel Relief society M I A and Primary. A 2 pm Priesthood general meeting is set at the First ward chapel with no public sessions on Saturday or Sunday. Public sessions at the stake tabernacle occur at 10 am and 2 pm. One general authority is announced to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atake
High Council
Second Ward
Relief Society
First Ward
Stakoe Tabernacle
Duchesne Wins In Tristake Semi Finals Contests
In Duchesne the M I A semi finals featured basketball with Duchesne beating Uintah 26 to 24. Vera Calder won the retold story event, and Duchesne also took the debate. Next Saturday Roosevelt hosts finals including debate retold story girls chorus and volleyball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashley Ward
Leland Larsen
David Bybee
Duchesne
Mary Noel
Roosevelt
Vernal
Orpheus
Real Indians Act in Vogue Feature
Sixty Indians from a Canadian reservation appear in a William Fox production scene at the camp near the Vogue theatre for Tom Mix's North of Hudson Bay to be shown March 26 and 27. The actors provide atmosphere at a Hudson Bay Trading Post with foggy structures and reprise their steady presence in key moments of the film.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red
William Fox
Tom Mix
Hudson Bay
Vogue Theatre
Examination Notice for Myton Rural Carrier Test
Postmaster J P Rudy of Fort Duchesne announces an April 12 1924 examination for a Myton rural carrier route along the Duchesne River. Open to citizens actually domiciled in the serving territory. Also listed are local sale items including a Buick truck and various goods with contact at the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Rudy
Fort Duchesne
Myton
Duchesne River
Card of thanks for Edward Evans and family
The Evans family expresses gratitude to those who helped during the burial of their beloved son and brother Edward and for the beautiful flower arrangements. 12-14 E. W. Evans and FAMILY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
E. W. Evans
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