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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1925
Page
4
The Witbeck Post No 11 American Legion and Legion Auxiliary lead a drive for a 36,000,000 fund to aid disabled veterans and World War I orphans. The plan supports temporary or permanent care and aims to restore health and independence, with homes for homeless orphans and a goal of swift statewide support in Utah.
National forests faced over two million dollars in firefighting costs with totals reaching fifteen million when including state and local damages. More than sixty percent of fires stemmed from human carelessness. Authorities warn of severe penalties for improper handling of matches and cigarettes to prevent closures this summer.
Sealed bids for 386 acres in Ashley National Forest Utah within sections 22 and 23 township 1 south range 18 east Dry Fork watershed go to the District Forester Ogden Utah by June 1 1925. Timber estimated 2 264 000 feet B M lodgepole pine and Engelmann spruce. Minimum bid 226 per M feet. $190 bid deposit required. Forest Supervisor Vernal Utah provides full sale details. May 1 1925
The Senior class of the U H S staged The Dear Bishop on Wednesday night to a crowded house. The U H S orchestra provided music and dancing followed the performance. Mrs. Peter Case remains ill though slightly improved. Bert Case and family traveled from Rainbow due to his mother's illness. W F Billings oversees repairs on the Victory highway bridges and culverts.
Dan EK Adams announced in town that lumber sawing will begin soon at Adams Mill next week. He visited the mill after the storm, reporting very little snow and no mud, with meltwater draining into the ground, noting last year had more snow at this time.
W Cooke the superintendent of construction for J M Lundverg contractor of St Louis reports the trenches for the foundation completed and concrete work soon to start. Materials are being hauled to the grounds and delays in lumber and brick are possible. An addition to the present plans may be made to satisfy post office department requirements improving the building.
The Vermillion Oil Gas & Development Co in Moffat county near Hiawatha dome and Rangely reports major gas finds. Midwest gas well at Range ry now yields up to 180,000,000 cubic feet daily, with Dakota sand production. Tow Creek field shows steady output, while other domes and Utah refining efforts push exploration ahead.
Jasper Pike an Indian was acquitted by a Roosevelt jury on a charge of trapping beaver in the Ashley National Forest. Prosecutors said the creation of the forest violated treaty rights, while defense argued the 1868 treaty allowed hunting and fishing on the reservation. After acquittal the confiscated hides were returned to the Indians.
Dre JF Watinea and goltre specialist, with the Itah State board of health, visited Uintah County schools to examine children and plan further visits. Dr Wallace spoke on diseases and prevention at the Second Ward Chapel after the visit, as most districts near Uintah High School were included.
Iram Gardner on Diamond Mountain reports very few crickets hatched this year after an extensive poisoning campaign destroyed many. He suspects eye damage caused the decline and notes the pests harmed crops.
John Austin from Vernal writes of a Homeric voyage with 16 states represented and Utah-only traveler status. He notes a two day deck games tournament with six winners, minimal seasickness, and a baby of 9 months to an 85 year old aboard. He recalls meeting Vernal tourists from last summer in New York.
Report describes locals in Grand Junction Calo and Salt Lake City discussing the Hongphal ity of the Hite western towns. They recount a large Indian gathering at Fort Duchesne in the Ulntah Basin Industrial convention near Vernal. Attendees praise Vernal's courtesy and the beauty of the tourist park following a rugged stretch of country.
The L. H Woodard building is nearing completion with Miller and Thomas Motor Co. expected to occupy their quarters next Tuesday. It is a two story structure with a large rear warehouse and a pleasing front elevation enhancing the street’s appearance.
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