Vernal Fishermen Donate 250 Lb Catch to Relief
A first spring catch in Green River capsizes a boat. The 60 plus pounds of fish were given to Uintah county relief for the needy. Bus Hatch records the first channel catfish ever taken above Ouray. The era of Moab stocked catfish ties into local fishing hopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green River
Uintah County Relief Committee
Hatch
Ouray
M W Curry
Moab
Grand River
Colorado
Victim of Gun Accident Dies After Eight Years
Byron E Hatch son of Erskine and Florence Green Watch passes away after an eight year battle following a hunting accident in September 1924 near Jensen. He was treated in Vernal and California before dying at home. Funeral held in the Second ward chapel with multiple speakers and a large floral tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron E Hatch
Erskine
Florence Green Watch
Jensen
Vernal
California
Ward Chapel
Ellis Merkley
George F. Waiks
Mra
J. W Bastian
George Caldwell
E J Winder
Arthur Manwaring
E. J Longhurst
Georve E Wilkins
Amasa Caldwell
Nensen
J B Crapo
Ernest Eaton
Monroe
Vern
Power Officials Visit Vernal Warn Flyers of Kites
Utah Power and Light officials led by Huckins and Cummings visited Vernal on Tuesday. They praised local advertising in the Vernal Express while stressing kite safety near electric wires. Cummings urged continued budget support. Huckins warned youths about entangled kites risking electric outages as they toured the Uintah Basin and Dinosaur quarry with J Oe Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W A Fluckins
Provo
Cummings Jr
Salt Lake
Utah Power and Light Company
Huckiings
Mr Cummings
Cummings
Tiintah County
Huckins
Cumming
Uintah Basin
Dinosaur
Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt Draws Hundreds
Hundreds of youngsters gathered at the Uintah county courthouse grounds Saturday afternoon for the Lions Club Easter egg hunt. The event, led by H B M Lundell and Phil Watkins, hid 360 dyed eggs by Uintah High School students under Miss Vern Calder. Dellala Wall found 9 eggs earning a manicure set, while Zelph Massey found 13 eggs winning a beaut knife.
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Court House
Lions Club
H BM. Lundell
Phil Watkins
Uintah High School
Misa Vern Calder
Elrl
Dellala Wall
Zelph Massey
Miss Wall
Marvin Smith obituary and family memories in Vernal
Marvin Smith, long employed in Kenilworth during the winter, returned home Saturday. Interment was in the Vernal cemetery with John Hodgkinson directing the grave. Besides his parents, the deceased is survived by six sisters and two brothers: Daphne, Mary, Orletta, Enid, Reva, Tia Fay, Robert RK, and Dick, all of Vernal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Smith
Kenilworth
Mervin
Hatch
Alma Willem Willems
Wesley Robbins
Edgar Taylor
Vernal
John Hodgkinson
Alatersv
Daphne
Nee Take City
Mary
Orletta
Enid
Reva
Tia Fay
Robert RK
PIONEER ILLUMINES BENNION DIES LONG SERVICE AGRICULTURE
Ivy Harden Bennion longtime Utah agriculture commissioner and pioneer figures in state farming and public service. His career spanned roles from county recorder to Vernal manager, Salt Lake educator, and state boards, with key posts under Governors McWells Spry and Benner. The text chronicles his heritage beginning 1847 settlement, years in Vernon and Salt Lake, and leadership in reclamation and livestock finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivy Harden Bennion
Utah
Jord
Bennion
Drigham Young
Wat Point
Nevada
Vernon
University of Deseret
Salt Lake
County Recordera
Vernal
Zushley Cooperative’ Mercantile Company
Heber McWells
Utah Arid Lang Reclamation Fund Commission
Seot
Geo Galloway Wins Cross Country Run for Third Year
George Galloway known as the Iron Man of Uintah won the annual cross country run last Friday at noon on a 2.5 mile course. Loyal Merkley led early then finished third as Anderton pressed before Galloway pulled away by about 50 yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
George Galloway
Iron Man of
Uintah
Loyal Merkley
Loyal
Galloway
Anderton
Anderson
Howard Noel
Ivan Powell
Hobie Hullinger
Lyn Oaks
Clyde Anderson
Howard Collett
George Stone
Chavet Schwartz
Harry Weist
Morris Vook
Wesley Bowden
Howard Jones
Ashley Hodgkinson
Levi Kitchens
Kernneth Aycock
Orin Stevens
Funeral Services for Mrs. Cora Stone Held in Second Ward
Funeral services were held Saturday in the Second Ward chapel conducted by the foka bishopric. Many speakers and musical numbers honored Mrs. Cora Stone, who rests beside her six children in Maeser cemetery. Survived by husband Wm H Stone and children Garrett, Nedra Nickles, Avril Stone, and others, she was born October 10 1874 in Midway and died in 1932 after long illness.
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Glines
Second Ward
Foka
Roosevelt Ward
Ned Denson
Garett Stone
Archie Johnson
Mas Jorgerson
May Calder
Mr Cope
Ioka
Stone
Roosevelt
Webb
Joka Ward
May Jorgensen
Maeser
Clive Daria
Ada, Garrett
O. M. Calder
Vernal
Public figure Bee Varden Daisey honored state farmer
Bee Varden Daisey receives praise for long public service and farming leadership. Strong support gathers from regional officials and residents as he extends another four year term, reflecting broad popularity and continued state involvement.
The Count and the Coed operetta shines at Uintah High
Uintah high school staged The Count and the Coed as the annual operetta directed by Lloyd Winn. The auditorium stage looked festive with flowers from the domestic art department. Frank Postma led the cast with standout performance while Alice Caldwell and Merle Jensen also received praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah High School
Liovd “Winn
Coy Fife
Frank Postma
Alice Caldwell
Marjorie
Merle Jensen
Birtie Gages
Thorta Alexander
Amy Arnold
Hirag ‘Thomas
Dolly McSpadden
Lorna Colton
Agatha Katep
Rex Harvey
Cicero McSpadden
Alta Fox
Mrs McSpadden
Weldon Bastian
Mark Watson
Vernon Collier
Hamilton Hunter
Glen Harris
Uintah High Band Heads to Intermountain Contest
The Uintah High School band will compete in the second annual Intermountain Band Contest at Price with more than thirty bands from Utah, Idaho, Colorado, and Wyoming. They enter Class 5 with a fully uniformed 60 member group in blue and white uniforms. A school fundraiser dance on April 2 supports travel costs, aided by the Girls' Pep Club and Girls' League, as the band aims for the trip and values the experience regardless of the result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah
Wit
Entermountain
Price This Yar
Utah
Idaho
Colorado
Wyoming
Girls’ League
Patriotic Service Set Sunday at St Pauls Vernal
Under Sons of the American Revolution Auspices a patriotic service marks the Hi Centennial birth of George Washington at St Pauls Episcopal Church Vernal Sunday at 7 30 p m Addresses by Chauncey Overfield Ben Rich and W F bulkley with invitations to American Legion and Daughters of the American Revolution public welcome. Memorial services aim to stress Washingtons military genius and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Calder announce arrival of daughter born March 29
Mr and Mrs Leo Calder announce the birth of a daughter on March 29. The family requests warm wishes and shares the new arrival with relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Calder
Ites
Mrs Leo Young Visits Vernal from Roosevelt
Mrs. Leo Young of Roosevelt spent Wednesday in Vernal as part of a local visit. The trip highlighted regional social contacts and civic activity.
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Mra
Leo Young
Roosevelt
Linwood Boy Again Honor Student at Moses Brown
Thomas G Smith of Linwood Utah appears on Moses Brown School honor roll for the fourth consecutive time this year. He is the son of Mr and Miss Hirth Smith of Linwood Utah and former Arden Preparatory School student in Staten Island New York. He has been an honor student for almost two years and participates in student activities. Moses Brown closes today for the Easter vacation and resumes for a spring term on Tuesday April
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Providence
Thomas G Smith
Linwood
Utah
Moses Grown School
Hiurth Smith
Ife
Arden Preparatory School
State Island
Boses Brown
Moses Brown
Tieday
Proclamation for Vernal Clean-up and Paint-up Campaign
The proclamation outlines a local April start for a Clean-up and Paint-up Campaign to improve health, thrift, fire prevention, civic pride, and beauty. Mayor BE. C. Cooper urges every citizen to participate in cleaning, painting, planting, repairing, and beautification efforts for a better community.
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United States
Ktown
Vernal
Funeral Rites Held for Mrs Zina A Searles at Kneser Ward
Impressive services conducted at Kneser chapel for Mrs Zina A Searle of Salt Lake City. Bishop Lester Bingham presided with mixed quartet singing and prayers. Burial followed at Bineser cemetery. Born December 25 1844 in Washington County, she lived in Mneser long admired for home life. Died March 23 after a long liver disease.
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Gearle
Charles H. Colton
Romestina
Hingham
Thomas Bingham
Bineser
Verdin R. John
Zina
Alexander Searle
Washington County
Mneser
Bearie
East Lake City
Small Daughter of Thomazs Kendall Passes Away in Naples
Davis Utah killed five year old Vivian Kendall died after months of heart trouble. Funeral held Tuesday at 2 pm in the Davis ward chapel with Bishop Alfred Simper presiding. Burial followed in Vernal cemetery. Vivian was born April 7, 1927 and survived by her parents Charlie, Harold, Frankie, and Tyan Kendall and Mrs Fred Atwood. Grandmother Mary E Kolb of Vernal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Edward Watking Jr
Walter Simper
B. W. Johnson
Benjamin Slaugh, Jr
Bieves
Ed. Walrer
Vernat
Simper
Vivian
Charlie
Harold
Frankie
Tyan
Fred Atwood
Mars Mary E Kolb
Vernal
Nosey to Be Given at U H Auditorium by Seminary
The Comedy Nosey will be presented at the U H auditorium on Wednesday and Thursday by the Seminary. This marks the department’s first sponsored play.
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U. H
Miss Daphne Watch Attends Brother's Funeral in Vernal
Miss Daphne Watch of East Lake City traveled to Vernal on Monday to attend the funeral of her brother.
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Daphne Watch
East Lake City
Carter and son depart for Salt Lake City for treatment
O 8S Carter and his son Don left Tuesday for Salt Lake City where Don will receive further medical treatment on his face.
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Carter
Don
Salt Late City
State School Supports George Washington Memorial Boulevard Plan
A Jensen Utah school endorses petitions to President for a George Washington Memorial Boulevard from Jensen to Dinosaur National Monument. Letters from state superintendent D N Jensen and Congressman Don Colton thank pupils and teachers, noting authorization and funding hurdles while urging ongoing school participation.
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D. N. Jensen
Jensen, Oak
Washington Memorial Kiga—' Way Doo
National Monument
Cfitizen
Prealdon of
Moorer
Jensen
Utah
Creen River
Dinosaur National Monument
Chatwin
United States
Jensen School
Amassa
Caldwells
Nicks
Tlon
Ira
Ziipha Wellman
Wid Rose Club
Local Births and Marriages Reported in Area
A series of birth announcements notes baby boys and girls born to families in Mann Jensen Vernal and nearby towns. Married couples Floyd Lester Moore and Catherine Sinith, James Mecham and Zina Duncan, Homer Walker and Trinkls J Paulson were wed by Justice Byron Nebeker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilard Schofield
Mann
George Sadlier
Gladden
Floyd Lester Moore
Leteta
Coleridy
Catherine Sinith
Jensen
Local Baby Honors and Community Notices
Mr and Mrs Brig Christersten announce a baby girl born with 40 weeks gestation at home Wednesday March 26. Rex Mitchell and Eva Bently of Vernal received marriage licenses May 28. Thalia club works to raise 5000 for a public library. Calton birthday and anniversary noted at Mr and Mrs S D Calton home. Uintah creamery seeks patrons for a March 31 return day. Teachers from outside town finish year and return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brig Christersten
Rex Mitchell
Eva Bently
Vernal
Ladies Thalia Club
Colton
Mr. Calton
Uintah Creamery
Gunison-Kecasation Donation Sparks Controversy Over Gus On Wars
A political donor named Gunison-Kecasation faces scrutiny after contributing thirty thousand dollars to Pew for the Gus On Wars campaign, drawing questions about influence and transparency. Local officials call for review and public accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pew
Gus
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OUR Pioneers
Harden Bennion
Hank of Vernal
Wiliam Spry
Geo. Galloway
Cora Stone
Adier
Othy
Marjorie Twitchell
Dolores Wardis
Fate Gleen
Howard Ishes
Reid Hodgkinson
Harvey Knight
Paul Lyons
Theibert McCary
Thomas Miller
LaVoir Meteh
Frank Noel
Forward Noel
Carl Richardaim
Woodrow Snow
Shirley Bith
Nmlorris Vernon Floyd Walter Lyle Anderson
Raymond Anderson
Glen Jackson
Leo Hackingday Ghearle
George Hans
Lowell Fox
Hollis Freestone
Dwayne Hatch
Glen Hardy
Kenneth Haretle
Mervin Horro
Ing
Siicere Beef
Delty
BE. C. Cooper
Kneser Ward
Zina A. Searles
Jensen Road
State Superintendent of Public
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