Vernal City Seen Favorable for Cavalry Troop
Dr George H Cruikshank of Vernal city requested a cavalry troop for the National Guard be located there. Col Williams of the Utah Adjutant General office says rail distance discourages cavalry placement, noting Utah plans focus on field artillery batteries and one cavalry squadron is organized. He expresses satisfaction with Vernal interest and promises consideration if an allotment to Utah is made and assures assistance to secure a cavalry unit for Vernal if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Cruiksahank
Vernal City
W. G. Williams
National Guard
Vernal
Col. Williams
War Department
Utsh
Utah
Col
Williams
Military Department
Uintah
Cruikshank
Willams
Early Work Before High Water Urged
Committeemen from canal irrigation companies, Vernal city, county commissioners and others inspect Ashley creek head gates. A April 1 meeting at Uintah Abstract will plan Creek Days and forming community committees to protect canals, bridges, and land before expected high water. Hundreds of thousands of dollars are at risk. labor and donations are urged from all able-bodied residents to save crops and property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashley Valley
Vernal City
Ashley Creek
Nile Hughes
T. Cc. Parker
Uintah Abstract Office
Treasuries
Iabor
Express
Vernal Spring Festival and Carnival Plans Revealed
The Vernal committees announce the spring festival and carnival, promising the biggest event yet with field day events, ball game, open air boxing and wrestling, and a rock show at the fair grounds. Prizes include 5 10 26 dollar awards for tournament, best decorated building, decorated automobile, and carnival costumes. Indians in decorated costumes expected. a carnival night parade and dances around the flag pole with one price for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal
H. E. Rich
Watson
Rainbow
Kan-garoo Court
Orpheus
Uintah Railroad Plans Maturing
Former Governor Bamberger says Colorado aims to finance the Moffat tunnel to open the Uintah Basin. Salt Lake City reports engineers from Salt Lake and Denver cooperate with Colorado authorities as plans advance. The Utah Industrial Corp. builds mineral deposits for future trade, awaiting railroad completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Bamberger
California
Salt Lake
Colorado
Moffat
Bamberser
Denver
Caldwell jury verdict split: five convicts three acquittals
The Emery Caldwell trial jury verdict was reported as five for conviction and three for acquittal, correcting last week's Express which had the reverse. Foareman Charles H. Howell noted the true split in the jury’s decision.
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Caldwell
Emery Caldwell
Foareman
Charles H. Howell
S Express
Uintah Academy faculty plan booster events for commencemen
Uintah Academy faculty announce a week of activities ending April 28 featuring a large U A Booster meeting at the Tabernacle with students and alumni in charge, a bright musical program, speeches, and combined valley choirs. Each ward will host booster meetings to push for a year of college work and a future junior college in Vernal. The faculty hope to invite Commissioner John A Widtsoe to deliver a keynote on Uintah Basin potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah Academy
U. A
Tabernacle
U. A. Alumni Association
John A Widtsoe
Utah Agricultural College
University of Utah
Widtsoe
Ashley Valley
Uintah Basin
Contracts Sought for Alfalfa Seed in Ashley Valley
T L Davis of Millard County for J G Peppard Seed Co Kansas City arrived in Vernal to assess securing large acreages of alfalfa seed contracts from Ashley valley farmers. Davis has worked over a month on a seed cleaning plant proposed for Roosevelt to process and grade alfalfa and clover seed, requiring 20 000 contracted acres to justify construction. Mr Peppard is in Roosevelt currently evaluating the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Davis
Millard County
J. G. Peppard Seed Company
Kansas City
Basin
Peppard Seed Company
Peppard
Roosevelt
Davis
Road Work Begins With State Road Crew
W. A. Banks, in charge of the state road project, started several men with teams on Thursday. A small crew has been at work for days and more will be added. Soon a crew of over 11 men and 6 or 8 teams will be busy. Work will continue for several months.
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W. A. Banks
Tri County Road Meeting Delayed By Storm
Representative I Sanadur of the Tri County Road Association attended a meeting at Myton but storm conditions prevented travel for the delegation. Only one member was present, leaving the discussion postponed to a later scheduled date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Sanadur
Tri-County
Rol Association
Myton
Iuea
I’rea
Monthly Priesthood Meeting Draws Large Attendance
A large crowd attended the regular monthly Priesthood and officers meeting. About 350 were present as ward representation was strong though outlying wards could not send large delegations due to bad roads. President Ernest Eaton presided with Wallace Calder absent. Kathryn Calder spoke after returning from the California mission. Music by A Haring, W H Burgen er, and William F Hanson complemented the program. The meeting urged protecting canal headgates and bridges from imminent high water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Eaton
Wallace Calder
Calder
Eaton
Creek
Ashley Valley
Kathryn Calder
California
Best Kept Street Campaign to Plant 100 Shade Trees
Community groups announce a prize of 100 shade trees for the street best improving, with a uniform tree type. Committees on 1st North, Main and 1st South streets organize trimming, weed removal, sidewalk and yard upkeep, plus sanitation compliance. Cleanup Week April 1–8 to include hauling and post cleanup painting and repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durne
1St North Street
J. Clive .Davis
William Witbeck
George Bacan
Mra. Thomns
Johnston
Andrew Ng
Main Street
Wilbur Sowarda
George L. Woodbury
George H. Harrison
George E. Adams
Byron Thomas
South Street
Jesse Haws
Harmon
Sewartis
E. H. Belcher
Noel Preas
J. GC
Mulville
Vernal Avenue
Leslia Ashton
Arthur Manwaring
William Mott
Alf Johnson
Robert Witmer
Geo. H. Cruikshank
Wallace Calder
Stake
Boy Scouts
Louise Jorgensen
Women’s Auxiliary of
American Legion
Isaac M Burton
Park Commission
Pontha Calder
R H
Sainsbury
H ~ Rich
Charles P DeMoisy
Commercial Club
M Garrett O'Donnall
Georea H Cruikshank
Vernal City
Bennion Called to Salt Lake City Meeting
Governor Charley R. Mabey telegraphed Enos Bennion to attend a Salt Lake City meeting with Secretary Hoover and committee to present irrigation data and Utah's view on Colorado River waters. Bennion departed Thursday for the event held Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enos Bennion
Salt Lake City
Charley R. Mabay
Secretary of
Commerce Hoover
Salt Lake
Utah
Colorado River
Bennion
Sander Stork Welcomes Baby Girl At Home Visit
Representative and Mrs Sander announce the birth of a daughter on Thursday afternoon March 30 1922. Mother and baby are reported doing well. Mr Sander is receiving many congratulations from friends as this is their first child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Sander
Mr. Sander
State banks report issued for March 20 close
Seth Pixton state bank commissioner issued a call for the quarterly statement of the condition of state banks and trust companies as of the close of business on Monday March 20.
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Seth Pixton
War Finance approves Uintah stockmen loans
The War Finance Corporation approved loans totaling 204,800 for Uintah county stockmen through the American Livestock and Loan company of Denver. Additional funds of 81,800 via Western Livestock Loan in Salt Lake and 100,000 via Banker loan in Salt Lake bring total approved loans to 386,600. Funds should arrive soon, easing the financial burden on local livestock interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Coltharp
War Finance Corporation
Uintah County
American Livestock and Loan, Company of Denver
Banker'’loan Company of
Salt Lake
Grand Junction Invites Club to Hear Colorado River Talks
The Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce invited the Vernal Commercial club to attend hearings on the Colorado River dispute, scheduled in Grand Junction after sessions in Phoenix Los Angeles and Salt Lake City. The meeting aims to discuss headwater irrigation plans and acreage under cultivation in Uintah Basin, amid Arizona lower Nevada and southern California water use plans. If the government grants 66 percent of Colorado water, headwater counties could face material changes to future development and floodwater protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce of
Grand Junction
Vernal Commercial Club
Colorado River
Commierce
Herbert Hoover
Government Investigating Committee
Phodenix
Arizona
Los Angeles
California
Salt Lake City
Colorado
Uintah
Nevada
Curry elected Grand Master of Utah I O F
Tuesday evening the Vernal I O O F lodge elected Deputy Grand Master L W Curry to be Grand Master of Utah the highest position in their power to confer on a fellow member. At the last meeting in March every lodge in Utah will vote to elect Mr Curry to this position. The Grand Lodge of Utah meets in Provo April 19 at which time the installation of the newly elected state officers takes place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal
I. O. O O. F. Lodge
L W Curry
Utah
Mr Curry
Grand Lodge of
Provo
Washboard dispute leads to suspended sentence
Mrs Frank Hadlock and Mrs Jane Alger were arrested on a charge of assault and battery after a dispute over a washboard loan. Both residents of Maeser testified. Alger demanded the board, Hadlock refused, Alger entered the home and was ordered out. Justice H. Walter Woolley found Alger guilty and gave a suspended sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hadlock
Jane Alger
Maeser
Alger
Hadlock
H. Walter Woolley
William Winn Buries Granddaughter Ethra Karma
William Winn returned from LaGrande Oregon after his daughter Mrs Millia Ohms called him to aid his ill 11 year old granddaughter Ethra Karma who died from spinal meningitis after the flu. Burial occurred Friday March 17 with Winn delaying two days in Price to catch a stage to Vernal. He described dry dusty roads until Ashley valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Winn
LaGrande
Oregon
Millia Ohms
Ethra Karma
Mr. Winn
Ashley Valley
Nine Tons Parcel Post Arrives at Vernal Post Office
Wednesday four trucks delivered nine tons of parcel post matter to the Vernal post office, the first large shipment since bad roads. Trucks took six hours to cover the last four miles, and another 214 tons arrived Thursday. The post office storage room was crowded to capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal
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Ben Franklin
Ellen Duane Davis
Benjamin Franklin
Pennsylvania
American Legion and Commercial Club
Uintah Railroad Plans
Stork
OF Representatives
Sander
THE
WAR Finance Board
L. W. Curry
I. O
O. F
William Winn Buries
Uintah Nasin
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