Judges Koh Home Beauti Eul Contest Appointed
The Legion Auxiliary has appointed judges for the Home Beautiful contest visiting Harmar Valley homes during summer to review points. County Attorney Charles DeMolly Sr, Mayor George H Cruikshank, Leslie Ashton of Ashton Hardware, Councilman John N Davis, Park Commission members, Sarah M Logan, Sarah Rudge, and Dr M Garrett-O'Donnell will assess entries. The contest is expected to attract many participants and generate interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Legion Auxiliary
Honica
Charles DeMolly
George H Cruikshank
Leslie Ashton
Ashton Hardware Company
John N Davis
Park Commission
Sarah M Logan
Sarah Rudge
Maosor
M. Garrett-O’donnell
People of Our Tow Steadfast Tall Tales and Tempers
Local lore recounts a quick tempered man nicknamed Ole who steams up, laughs at danger, and leads with a rough charm. The tale paints him as a stubborn scout whose volatility colors the town myths and everyday bravado.
Bodily Visited with Friends and Relatives in Moffatto
Christopher Bodily of Moffatto spent time visiting with friends and relatives. Local sources note he enjoyed gatherings and shared updates on recent activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Bodily of
Moffatto
Hotel proprietor Mr Elliott visits Fort Duchesne
Mr Elliott proprietor of the hotel at Fort Duchesne was a carnival visitor Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Elliott
Fort Duchesne
Roosevelt visitors mingle pleasure and business on Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. A Haring were Roos evelt visitors Sunday on pleasure and business. J. J. Horrocks of Haydon was a business visitor at the court house returning home Monday afternoon. Mrs. Pearl C. Christensen of Roos evelt was over during the carnival and visited with her mother, Aunt Cora Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. A Haring
Roosevelt
J. J. Horrocks of
Haydon
Court House
Pearl C. Christensen
Cora Johnson
Business visitor Isaac Allen comes with Ardells Hackford
Isaac M. Allen of Dennett was a business visitor Tuesday. He was accompanied by his daughter Ardells Hackford of Lapoink.
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Issac M. Allen of
Dennett
Ardells Hackford
Lapoink
Earl Lewis Heads to Salt Lake for Optical Outfit
Earl Lewis of the Loews Jewelry company travels to Salt Lake City. He plans to return with his complete optical outfit for future use at the shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Lewis
Loews Jawelry Company
Salt Lake City
Primary association pageant planned for May 15
The atake Primary association announces a pageant to be held Monday May 15 with full details to appear in next week's Express. Local organizers expect community turnout and feature local participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atake
Express
Vernal Visitors Reported By Local Residents
Mrs. Gerald Stewart, Mrs. Parnes Stewart, Mrs. A. W. Wilkins, Mr. Fred Overman and Mr. Suale Nelson were noted as Vernal visitors on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Stewart
Parnes Stewart
A. W. Wilkins
Fred, Overman
Suale Nelson
Myton Visitors Attend Local Carnival Event
Among the visitors from Myton to the carnival were Mr. and Mrs J. A. Charles, Miss Lillian Babcock, and Editor C. J. Cook of the Myton Free Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myton
J. A. Charles
Misa Lillian Babcock
C. J. Cook
The
Free Presa
Roosevelt Couple Attends Carnival and Tennis Tourney
Mr and Mrs Rae Ashton of Roosevelt visited relatives during the carnival. Mr Ashton played in the tennis tournament, sharing time with his parents who were also present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. Rae Ashton
Roosevelt
Mr. Ashton
Gipsons Attend Roosevelt Carnival From Vernal
Mr and Mrs R M Gipson formerly of Vernal traveled from Roosevelt to join the carnival crowd Mr Gipson enjoyed searching for his boss amid the bustling event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Gipson
Vernal
Roosevelt
Mr. Gipson
Attorney O'Donnell Returns From California Trip
Attorney Thos W. O'Donnell returned Wednesday night from a trip to California. He will stay in San Diego and visit for a time with her mother before returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos W. O’donnell
California
Apricot and Peach Bloom Promises Likely Good Crop
Garden weather turns warm with apricots and peaches in bloom and no frost damage so far. Trees delayed bud break may yield a better fruit harvest this season.
Archie Smith urges visits to learn Uintah Basin news
Archie Smith, who returned with his family from St George, says to truly learn Vernal and Uintah Basin news one must visit outside points. He notes that everyone talks about this section and stresses the value of firsthand updates from beyond the local area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Smith
St George
Vernal
Uintah Basin
Gordon DeMolsy Visits Vernal on Business
Gordon DeMolsy of Burroughs Adding Machine in Salt Lake City returned Thursday after a period in Vernal on business. He visited with his parents and many friends and greatly enjoyed his trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon DeMolsy
Burroughs Adding Machine Company
Salt Lake City
Vernal
Mr DeMolsy
Low water pressure and shutoff Thursdays citywide
The city announces very low water pressure every Thursday from 8 AM to 2 PM to flush mains and repair lines. In the western part of the city the water will be shut off entirely during this time each Thursday until further notice.
Howey Leaves Vernal for Duchesne Record Job
H T Howey, longtime Vernal Express employee, departed Friday for Duchesne to join the Duchesne Record. He has led Boy Scout efforts in Vernal’s First Ward, aiding four troops with notable success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Howey
Vernal Express
Duchesne
Duchesne Record
Mr. Howey
Vernal Flrat
Bennion Delayed While Traveling For Church Schools
Adam 8 Bennion, superintendent of church schools, left Saturday for Salt Lake City. He was delayed one day in Price as the stage came off without him Wednesday. On his way in Thursday he helped free the stage from mud several times, delaying the UA Hoosier program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam
Bennion
Salt Lake City
Price
UA_ Hoosier
Resident Engineer Garn to Leave Vernal for Mant and State Road Work
Resident Engineer J E Garn, popular in Vernal, departs today for Mant where he will supervise concrete road construction for the state. Mrs Garn and their infant daughter will accompany him. Engineer T C Parker will assume Garn’s duties in Vernal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J E Garn
Vernal
Mant
Mra Garn
T C. Parker
Mr Garn
Eligibility rules for American Legion Auxiliary members
The constitution states eligibility for wives mothers sisters or daughters of U S Legion or veterans who died in line of duty before November 11 1920. It bans honorary membership and clarifies roles for step mothers and in laws. It excludes spouses of allied service members except when they are themselves eligible Legion members.
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The
American Legion Auxiliary
American Legion
United States
Nother
Plans Ready for Public Building at Vernal W
WASHINGTON May 1 The supervising architect told Senator King plans for the public building at Vernal are completed and ready for advertisement but delayed pending an Inspector General report on material abundance and local bid interest. Invitations for Spanish Fork Sureka projects will follow after soldier hospital workload eases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Public Building Committee
Ephriam Nephi
Price
Tribune
City protects intakes at Ashley Creek
At the city council meeting all members attended as Superintendent Frank Hatch of the water department reported that the Ashley Creek intake and related protective work have been completed to safeguard the water system during high water. The council and Mayor Cruikshank welcomed the measure, noting relief at the improved protection after last year's bank washing and concern over water safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hatch
Water Department
Ashley Creek
Cruikshank
Supt Hateh
Ashley Bartlett Missed Work At Post Office With Flu
Ashley Bartlett has been 111 for nearly two weeks with the flu and unable to be at his work in the post office.
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Ashley Bartlett
Teachers Attend UA Alumni Banquet in Jensen School
DeMar Dudley and Mrs Zilpha W Wellman, Jensen school teachers, joined the UA Alumni banquet and program Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeMar Dudley
Zilpha W Wellman
Jensen School
Carnival night drag act by Jack Higham as Heshe and Shehe
Jack Higham appeared in a carnival night show dressed as Heshe and Shehe. His costume drew notable comment for its unique design and bold portrayal, marking a memorable moment in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Higham
Heshe
Shehe
Hig
George Johnston as Charley Chaplin on stage in comedic spoof
George Johnston performed as Charley Chaplin in a Monday night show. Johnston said he borrowed the outfit and props from a person named Charley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Johnston
Charley Chaplin
Mr Johnston
Chariay
Musical Festival Gathers Vernal Ward Celebrities
A joint session of the two Vernal wards hosts a musical festival at 7 30 Sunday evening in the First ward chapel. Performers include Wallace Calder and company, a ladies quartet, Edythe Bates and company, Elva Eaton piano solo, Harold Calder and W H Durgener cornet duet, A Haring bassoon solo, Mima and Clive Davis vocal duet, and instrumental triad with W I Durgener A Haring and E Pearl Shimmin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Ward Chapel
Wallace Calder and
MRA Chapman Hosts Current Topics Club
Mrs Chapman entertained the Current Topics Club with Mrs L H Woodard leading a program on A day with our poets. Short sketches depicted lives of modern poets and poems were read. Mrs J Stevens sang James Whitcomb Riley s Orphan Annie. In the hoots contest Logan won a book of Edgar A Guest poems. A lovely lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jef Chapman
L. H Woodard
J. \. Stevens
James Whitcomb Riley
Annie
Willcox Academy Announces Closing Days
The Willcox Academy announces closing events for May with a baccalaureate sermon by Principal Gav. A Downey at Congregational church on May 7. Final exams run Wednesday to Friday next week. Senior class graduation Friday evening with class members delivering parts and Rev John Meeker speaking. Junior high graduation Monday May 15. Public meetings May 7 12 and 16 are open to friends.
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Willcox Academy
Gav
Congregational Church
John Meeker
Myton
Publc
Viatiah County Schools Complete Term Today
Viatah County reports a full eight month term ending today with no epidemics and unusually good attendance across districts. Junior high work to be added in eleven schools next year, increasing burden on districts and teachers as freshmen stay in grade schools. Financial concerns loom in Vernal due to seating limits, but junior high offers long term savings to taxpayers. Awaited next step is senior high work for Uintah district, with current operations praised as cheapest in the state yet warned to avoid retrenchment that would raise future taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schoung
Renool
Vernal
Uintah
Uintah County
Sheriff Richardson Finds Still in Lapoint Area
Sheriff L Richardson located a small complete still east and south of Lapoint last week. The apparatus had been moved three times in three days. He gathered evidence and identified several waitresses tied to the operation, with arrests expected soon after turning in the still and white mule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Richardson
Lapoint
Sheri Richardson
Former Central Teacher Wins Prize in Carbon Co
Mrs S August Smith, formerly of Vernal Central and now teaching in Carbon county, won first place in second grade art and hand craft at the Carbon county weboo contest held in Price on April 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. August Smith
Vernal Central
Carbon County
Price
U AI Alumni Meet Held at Academy Building
The annual U AI alumni meeting Friday evening was presided over by President Arthur Manwaring. A splendiferous program ended with ice cream and cake in UAI colors. Mrs Sarah Hingham was elected president for the ensuing year HH Walter Woolley vice president, Mrs Bird a Lo Merkley secretary, Rulon Hansen treasurer, William F. Hanon, C. Hullinger and Mr. Claire C. Hacking on the executive board. Attendance was not as large as expected with nearly 400 alumni present. Later the alumni and student body held a successful dance in the Orpheus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U Ai
Academy
Arthur Manwaring
Sarah Hingham
Walter Woolley Vica
Mra
Birda Lo Merkley
Rulon Hansen
William F. Hanon
Qetae Hullinger
Claire C Hacking
Mise Kay Hosts Naples Gathering For Friends
The Missea Alley Kay and Pearl Swans entertained girl friends at Mise Kay's Naples home last Friday evening with games jokes and dancing followed by a delicious supper. Attending were Maud Goodrich Millie Kay Dezzile Roberts Nellie Erma Karreh Violet Powell May Allred Artie Wickerson Vera Allred Otis Weeks and Jennie Noel a 1922 UA senior. Also Ashley residents left for Salt Lake City where a wedding took place in the temple attended by Clara Noel a UA graduate bound for a mission in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missea Alley Kay
Pearl Swans
Mise Kay
Naples
Maud Goodrich
Millie Kay
Dezzile Roberts
Nellie
Erma Karreh
Violet Powell
May Allred
Artie Wickerson
Vera Allred
Otis Weeks
Misa Jennie Noel
U A
Ashley
Salt Lake Celty
Tammple
Clara Noel
On Mission
California
Outing in Ashley Canyon by Uintah School staff
Professors E A Jacobsen W H Burgener and William F Hanson with A G Goodrich and H S Olson plus families spent a day picnicking and exploring Ashley Canyon. A well supplied picnic lunch was served as everyone enjoyed a hearty dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Jacobsen
W H Burgener
Wiliam F Hanson
Uintah Academy
A G Goodrich
H. S Olson
Uintah
Ash-ley Canyon
First Ward Scouts Pass Three Merit Tests at Camp
Twenty one members of the First Ward Boy Scouts at Ashley Creek camp passed three tests in tracking fire building and cooking. Scoutmaster H T Howes administered the tests and most scores were high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Vernal First Ward
Ashley Creek
H T Howes
Parker Appointed Resident Road Engineer
County Engineer T C Parker arrived from Salt Lake City and was named resident engineer on state road work replacing J E Garn who moves to Manti. Parker said preliminary work was approved and that State Road Engineer Howard Means would arrive in Vernal to begin the survey from Project No 10 to Vernal. The project is expected to be finished this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T C. Parker
Salt Lake City
Mr Parker
J E Garn
Manti
Parker
Howard Ct. Means
State road project progress noted in Vernal Duchesne area
Miles C Blackett leading Wasatch Grading replacing W A Banks with 22 workers on project No. 10 Vernal Fort Duchesne road. Camp seven miles out as surfacing lags due to severe winter. crews expected to finish surfacing by now but weather delayed major progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles C Blackett
Wasatch Grading Company
Banks
Vernal-Fort Duchesne Road
Blackett
Uintah County Faces Decline in Assessed Valuation
Assessor George E Wilkins reports to the State Board of Equalization showing total land valuation at 2,753,302 with 40 acres increased and 231,474 total acres. overall valuation down 339,122 due to a 15 percent real estate cut. Goods include improved farms 1,155,575 and unimproved 969,546 with livestock and personal property also declining. total not including mines stands at 6,066,100 a drop of 392,235.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E Wilkins
State Board of Equalization
Lyle Fisher Seens Shaking Hands In Ver nal Visit
Lyle Fisher manager of the Roos evalt Mercantilg company and former department manager in the Ashley Co-op was no business visitor in Ver nal Monday shaking hands with his many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Fisher
Roosevalt Mercantilg Company
Ashley Co-op
Vernal
Mitchra Battery and Radiator Service Ad
Ignition, battery and radiator work offered with core replacement to save half. Batteries and radiators rebuilt. Guaranteed Watson battery available. Located next to Oxford Hotel at MITCH ra, 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitch Ra
Oxford
Grand Junction to Have New Court House
Contracts were let for the Mesa county court house in Grand Junction Colorado. The main contract was $186,795 with sub contracts raising total to $232,163. Bedford hard stone will be used outside and local brick for inner walls. Work started May 1 and the completed building will honor Mesa county commissioners. main contract awarded to J E Young of Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesa County Court House
Grand Junction
Colorado
Board of County Commissioners
Mesa County
J E Young
Denver
Park Commission Holds Regular Monthly Meeting Apr 29
The City and County Park Commission met on April 29 with Isaac Burton John N Davis Geof Downey and caretaker E W Evans present. Bills approved include Vernal Drug Co 25.45 J Higham 710 for fountains and roller Nicholas Swain 6.25 Ashton Hardware 396 E W Evans 100 William Evans 1850 Lee York 12.50 William Gurr 260 Carl Davis 250 Don Pearce 3260 Lewis Evans 1250 Vernal Pearce 250 and labor. It was noted monthly meetings will be on the last Saturday at 3 PM at Uintah State Bank. Evans authorized to buy paint for band stand and park fixtures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee York
William Gurr
Carl Davis
Don Pearce
Lewis Evans
Vernal Pearce
William Pearce
Uintad State Bank
Evans
Oil Permits Issued by Register Halen for 2560 Acres
Within the past two weeks Register Albert Halen issued three oil permits. Joseph Featherstone and Logan received 2560 acres in T 5S R 19E LM. Sterling Collett in Salt Lake City was granted 1920 acres in T 148 R 19E LM. Edward R Callister of Salt Lake City obtained 1280 acres in T 148 R 20K LM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Halen
Joseph Featherstone
Logan
Sterling Collett
Salt Lake City
Edward R Callister
Great Moment stars Swanson and Sills at Vogue theatre
Gloria Swanson and Milton Sills appear together for the first time in The Great Moment a Paramount starring vehicle written for Swanson by Mme Elnor Glyn Sills plays Bayard Delaval a young mining engineer The film debuts at Vogue theatre Friday May 6 prior credits include Behold My Wife The Faith Healer and Swanson in Male and Female Why Change Your Wife and Something to Think About.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloria Swanson
Milton Sills
Miss Swanson
Paramount
Mme Elnor Glyn
Mr. Sills
Bayard Delaval
Vogue Theatre
George Melford
Cecil DeMille
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KOH
Offnet
Simd IN Legion Auxiliary
Mra. Chapman
Viatah County
Sheriff Richardson
Carbon Co
U. A
Ashley Canyon
First Ward
T. C. Parker
Edith Roberts
Turksday
Tarzan
George Chesbro
Josephine Earle
Buck Jones
YOUR
Man
Comidy
Betty Compson
Constance Talmadge
Collier's Mine
Brush Creek
Batty
Thos, McKeachnie
L H Moore
GRAY
Utah
Minnesota
Fred Ackhurst
Maeser
Witmer
Witmer's
Vernali
WM S Henderson
Eva York
Vernal Drug
New Court House
W Evans
L McNaughton Farm
Ashley Upper
Ahley Upper Irrigation CO
N J Hansen
Vernal City
Ashley Valley
City & County Park Commission
Isaac Burton
Milton
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