World Known Scout Leader Here Sunday
One of the outstanding events in Uintah county history fills Sunday night at the tabernacle with Kirkham of Salt Lake City and A A Anderson of Provo attending the Boy Scout court of Honor. Kirkham is regional director for Utah Nevada and California and will share England jamboree experiences. Anderson, Scout executive of the Timpanogas council, will conduct masters training Sunday morning at the Seminary building.
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Uintah County
Tabernacle
Kirkham
Salt Lake City
A A. Anderson
Provo
Utah
Nevada
California
England
Anderson
Timpanogas Council
Vernal
Vots
Iso
Bir Anderson
Ofice of
Wallase Paider
Scout Yi
Oscar Aikham
Los Angeles
Ashley Valley
President Wallace Calder Improves Slowly After Illness
Officials report President Wallace Calder is improving gradually following a recent severe illness. The administration provided no timetable for his full recovery.
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Wallaes Calder
Fire threat contained by Ashley Co op water system
A blaze in the west warehouse of the Ashley Co op threatened Vernal as a strong wind blew. The new water system costing 327000 prevented greater loss, saving at least 150000 in goods and buildings. The notice mentions road plans across the Rocky Mountain states to boost tourism.
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Ashley Co-op
Vernal
Rocky Mountain States
England
France
Harold and
Clive Davis
Lawrence Smart
Sterling Collett
Roosevelt
Whiterocks
Beardarte
Walter Woolley
Walter
Golspeed
Frank Peters
David Eskelson
Tees
Fort Duchesne
Booth
Cluff
Roberts
Severe Snow Storm Breaks Over Ashley Valley
A winter storm brought about four inches of snow to Ashley Valley and a biting wind. The cold blast delays spring feed but improves water supply for the coming summer, with sheep flocks sheltered and no lambing yet observed.
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Ashley Valley
Vernal House Shoe Plant Attracts Attention In Utah
Vernal’s shoe manufacturing plant, run by Newton Brothers, produces 60 pairs weekly with eight workers. Since the start of the year over 200 pairs have been made, using top leather and full guarantees. William Newton, a noted craftsman, has built a local industry supplying most leather goods in Uintah Basin, with historical output including harnesses and sarindies. Shoes retail for about 3 dollars a pair, and a customer reports two years of boot wear with repairs.
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Newton Brothers
William Newton
William
Bill
Uintah Basin
John Wilams
Daniel Wye
The
Vernal Lions Club
Utah
Lions
Aggies Name Coed Winner In Utah State Contest
Marjorie Vernon won the typical coed contest at Utah State Agricultural College. She received the most votes in the Buzzer sponsored annual school publication poll. Vernon, Thain, and Wilson will be featured in a year book section. voting used a Penn ballot basis.
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Marjorie Vernon
Utah State Agricultural College
Miss Vernon
Buzzer
Annnual
Miss Afton Thain
Elda Wilson
BA Penn
Sorosis
Miss Thain
Miss Wilson
Chi Omega
Marjory Vernon
Cheney attends western bank management conference
J A Cheney cashier of the Utah State Bank left Wednesday morning to attend the Western Bank Management Conference at the Hotel Utah. Thursday and Friday approximately 600 delegates from western states are expected to attend. Discussions will cover ways to deter bank bandits and the loan policies of country banks.
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J A Cheney
Uintah State Bank
Western Bank Management Conference
Utah
Deep Test Planned For Rangely Oil Dome In Colorado
Rangely oil field in northwestern Colorado is to be drilled to 10000 feet by a California company, a subsidiary of Standard Oil, in joint operation with Texas Associated and Midwest outfits. The aim is to reach Pennsylvanian sands and possibly make Rangely the region’s largest producer. Previous wells on the dome found Dakota Morrison and Sundance sands with varied results.
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Vernal Express
Cry Empire
California Company
Rangely
Vernal
Standard Oil Company
Sundance
Texas Compay
Rangey
Colorado
Midwest
Texas the Associated Company
California
Dore
Midwe Company
Texas the Associated
Rangely Dome
Musical Comedy The Lucky Jade at Uintah High
Uintah high school's music department presents The Lucky Jade by Harrison and Wilson on March 27 and 28 in Vernal. Lloyd Winn directs a production featuring extensive dancing stage drills multiple costume changes and an in-house orchestra. proceeds fund band costumes and a trip to the Price Utah band contest.
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The
Uintah High School
Lloyd Winn
Lucky Jade
Josh Harrison
Don Wilson
Price Utah
Death of Mrs Lily May Simpson in Los Angeles
Mrs Lily May Simpson 53 wife of L H Simpson Salt Lake City died at her brother Joan Holmes home in Los Angeles from circulatory disease. She left Salt Lake last week to visit relatives. Born May 4 1877 in Dig Cottonwood she is survived by five brothers five sisters and a large number of relatives. Funeral services will be held Friday noon in the Sugarhouse ward chapel.
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Lily May Simpson
L. H Simpson
Salt Lake City
Joan Holmes
Los Angeles
Simpson
Salt Lake
Dig Cottonwood
John Holmes
G Hadock
Milton Angeles
Bart Mourey
Elmer Richens
Charles
Wilam Holmes
Vernal
David Holmes
Iwhl
George Holmes
Nampa
Idaho
Reuben Cook
Ouray
Utah
Sugarhouse Ward Chapel
District boards shrink school year by three weeks this year
A March 20 special board meeting endorsed shortening the term by three weeks due to dire finances. Elementary schools will run seven months and one week, the high school eight months and one week, with possible extra days to meet state rules.
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Board of Education
Board of Lication
Don Hacking Leaves on Salt Lake City Business Trip
Don Hacking departed Wednesday morning for a business trip to Salt Lake City to conduct company meetings and pursue potential partnerships with regional clients.
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Don Hacking
Salt Lake Ciy
Roosevelt Lions Club Banquet in Roosevelt
District Governor Godfrey of Richmond Utah attended a joint Lions Club banquet in Roosevelt with Vernal Lions. Congressman Colton and Senator Dillman spoke, Bishop Wallis and Rev Guild addressed the gathering, and a piano program plus songs highlighted the event. The visit marked Godfrey’s 47th Lions club stop in Utah and Idaho since his election.
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Roosevelt Lions Banquet
Vernal
Colton
Dillman
Dist
Godfrey Speak
Roosevelt
ID Godfrey
Richmond
Utah
Don B Colton
Ray E Dillman
James H Wallis
George E. Guild
Lions
Vernal Club
J A. Cheney
Salt Lake City
Western Bankers District
Godfrey
Richmand
Lions Club
Idaho
Water expert investigates Uintah Basin irrigation projects
Dr. William G. Peterson and colleagues surveyed the Ouray Valley irrigation plan from Meeker to Deep Creek, studied the Duchesne river canal route, and discussed land quality and water rights in Uintah County. The visit included meetings with local officials and residents, with emphasis on soil surveys, canal durability, and potential land relocations.
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William Peterson
Rena B. Maycock
Extension Service
Uintah County
Peterson
State Water Storage Commission
President
Hoovers Land Commission
Uintah Basin
Ouray Valley
Calder
N J Meagher
Nile Hughes
Leon P Christensen
E. Peterson
Vernal
Jacob Jorgensen
Frank Roberts
Bo Colton
Duchesne River
Randlett
Leota
Pete Ergon
Tle
Meagher
Meiftt
Deep Creek
Lapoint
Itha
Whiterocks Irrigation Company
Fame Shore
Ouray Valley Canal
Uintah Valley
Veronal City
T G Alexander
Utah
Maycock
Miss Pedersenning
Winns Visit Salt Lake City for Opera Costumes
Mrs Lloyd Winn and her sister Mrs Winn traveled to Salt Lake City to select costumes for the high school opera The Lucky Jade to be staged Friday and Saturday at the high school. They returned with two more of Mrs Winns sisters who will visit for a time.
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Lloyd Winn
Salt Lake City
Uintah Basin Opens Ballard Ward Chapel in Uintah County
Ballard ward chapel, Uintah Basin near the 480 highway, seats 310 in the main room and includes six class rooms and a kitchen. Built at 23000 dollars, the pressed brick structure, supervised by D C Young, serves 370 church members in a 50 square mile area.
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Uintah Basin
Ballard Ward
Wilson
Alterra
Umtah County
Roounvelt
Russell Todd
Salt Lake City
D C Young
Mueller
Todd
John H. Cook
Joseph Robbins Frances Todd
Mary Collins
Relief Society
Olile Rasmussens
Young Men
Arvetta Barrows
Young Ladies Mutual Association
Hoy Goodrich
Amelia Cook
Wilson School
Indian Bench
Malineo
Vernal
Ballard ward Alterra renamed after annexation
The Hallard Ward in Utah known as Alterra now adopts the Ballard ward name due to nearby Wilson wards and annexed lower land. A ward reunion in March linked to Relief Society featured a dance, games, songs, ice cream, and a program led by LeRoy Goodrich. The M I A contest presented The Song of Solomon with performers Charles Jenkins Geneva Fay Hazel Manwaring Owen Collins. audience sang a reunion song by Mrs Nellis Cook. Various speakers, musical numbers, and a sketch on Relief Society history were included. continued on Page Four.
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Hallard
Utah
Tha
Hertto
Alterra
Wilson District
Ballard Ward
Indian Bench
Wilson Wards
Relief Society
Mary Timothy
LeRoy Goodrich
Solomon
Charles Jenkins
Geneva Fay Hazel Manwaring
Owen Collins
Nellis Cook
Russell Todd
Thoss Frening Dells
J P May
Organization of the Relief Society
Mary Collins
Venice
Hope Manwaring
Returned Missionaries to Join in Social Movement
Returned missionaries will gather at the Seminary building on Monday evening March 30. The program starts at 4 o clock sharp with a fine of one cent per minute for late arrivals. All missionaries are urged to attend to promote social bonding and reorganize the Returned Missionary Society with three committees already appointed. A lively evening includes short programs, games, and refreshments to boost spirits.
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Returned Missionary Society
Ocenalon
Public utilities order reroutes Uintah basin service
By order of the public utilities commission on Wednesday passengers from the Uintah basin to Salt Lake or return, carried by A L Coleman’s automobile stage, will be routed between Heber and Salt Lake via Park City. This new route is fifteen miles shorter than the Provo route. Local Heber to Provo service continues, but Heber to Salt Lake local service is barred.
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Oorder
Public Utilities Commission
Uintah Basin
Salt Lake
A L Coleman
Heber
Park City
Provo Tanyon
Mr Coleman
Provo
Balt Lake
School nurse surveys Uintah county health after exam drive
Miss Agnes Schaefermeyer, Uintah county school nurse, has examined over 1800 pupils since January, finding 303 with defective vision 143 with nose trouble 647 with tonsil affections BT with defective teeth and 362 underweight. A Red Cross funded effort, several school talks, and a meeting at United State Bank are planned as elementary schools close.
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Uintah
Agnes Schaefermeyer
Iaa
Buaseformeyer
Red Cross
Uintad State Bank
Ashley
Bennett
Central
Lapoint
Maeser
Naples
Quray Valley
Ranchett
Reyes
Snowbound mill and travel notes from Thirty Years Ago
Three feet of snow near the mill blocks timber work at Little Brush Creek. T Holkiaway heads to Price with two relatives for a California trip. Farmers expect ample irrigation water next summer. W P Coltharp and Horace visit Tennessee. Vernal Drug Co plans Kodak and photo supply arrivals. Memorial services for Dr Karl G Maeser attract large crowds. Milton Lyons reports copper claims at Split Mountain show improving chowing with depth. Thaw loosens sleighing. bottom about out.
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J Johnson
Little Brush Creek
Holkiaway
Californa
W P Coltharp
Horace
Tennessee
Vernal Drug Company
Milton Lyons
Split Mountain
Express
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Oscar A Kirkham
Lette Psse Eee
Vernal House
Aggies
U. H
Mrs Talk May Simpson
Lions Club of
Relief Society Hall
Lion
Fred Ferron
Fonors VY T Rica
Janes H Wallis
William G. Peterson
Ballard
Akeggy
Vernal Drug CO
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