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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1932

Page

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Bids Called for New Road Project in Uintah County

State Road Commission announces bids for Federal Aid Project No 96 from Cockleburr to the Colorado line. The 9 964 mile gravel road with four steel stringer bridges in Uintah County is valued near 100000 dollars with about 60 workers expected.

State Road Commission Cockleburr Colorado State Line Salt Lake City Cocksburr State Line State Capitol Uintah County Colton Oddie Ulntah County Vernal Ashley Creek

Vernal Girl Pledged to College Journalism Society

Logan Miss Marie Singleton of Vernal a junior at Utah State Agricultural College was pledged to Labda Rho a coed journalistic fraternity. She has held staff positions on the Buz ver yearbook and Student Life weekly newspaper and is majoring in secretarial science in the school of commerce. She is a Chi Omega member and daughter of Mr and Mrs Bert Singleton of Masser.

Twenty Years Ago Notes On Local Life And Events

A column recalls events from two decades past including founders Ephram Gardner and Mrs Wim Hodgkinson, relatives in England, a new baby at Arthur Watkins in Buena Vista, and remarks from Ouray merchants L H Woodard. The lucern growth, smallpox in a family, and impassable valley roads due to ditches are also mentioned.

Dulman and Trim Ephram Gardner E Gradiner Wim Hodgkinson England Arthur Watkins Buena Vista L H Woodard Ouray Vernal Lucern J R Wilson

Craig Lions Club to Attend Vernal Special Meeting May 28

Vernal Lions Club plans a special luncheon and meeting Saturday May 28 inviting the Craig Lions Club and representatives from Steamboat Springs Hayden and Heber City to discuss mutual problems and the Lions district convention. Alma Esplin of Utah State Agricultural College talks on stabilizing Utah sheep and wool production and the impact of gasoline prices on tourism and travel costs.

Craig Lions Club Vernal Lions Club Steamboat Springs Hayden Lions Clubs L. Moore Colorado State Road Heber City Alma C Esplin Utah State Agricultural College Utah Uintah Basin Gas Cormnanies Ashley Valley Denver California

County clerk issues marriage licenses in Ladore Colorado

Murray County Clerk Wilson Murray issued marriage licenses to Levis Richardson and Edna Garrison of Ladore Colorado and Earla Willis Garrison and Bessie Ethel Taylor, also of Ladore Colorado.

Ma;y Wilson Murray Levis Richardson Edna Garrison Ladore Colorado Eartla Willis Garrison Bessie Ethel Taylor

Ancient Inhabitants of Basin Told in Nine Mile Canyon

The article describes the Nine Mile Canyon region near Myton and Price Utah, noting cliffs, canyons, and mesas with ancient cliff houses and earth lodges. It cites statements by Mrs Preston Nutter about cliff houses east of her place, reports of skeletons and mummies found in cliff dwellings, and finds of red beans and corn remnants by MG Penfield and L C Smider. It mentions other explorations near Gate canyon and Ras Miussen property, and notes the area’s long habitation by successive peoples.

Nine Mile Canyon Nutter Brocks Myton Price Utah Minnie Maud Creek Canadas Asaid Wri Green River Nine Nile Ferry Messrs MG Penfield L C Smider Vernel Nile Mile Canyon Gate Canyon E . Noe Ras- Miussen

Vernal Pioneer Mother Lydia Hardy Laid To Rest

Funeral rites for Mrs Lydia R Hardy were held in the Vernal First ward chapel after a short illness. Born August 18 1850 in Dalton New York she was the daughter of Nathan C Davis and Isabell Wells. Her husband died last October and the couple were noted as devoted pioneers who helped settle the western frontier. The service featured the Naples chorus and remarks by Bishop Calder and several community members, ending with interment at Rock Point cemetery.

Lydia R Hardy Vernal First Ward Mra Mae Calder Spocters H. B Calder Archie Jobhson E Smith Charles Colton Calder Edgar Mr Smith Pilgrim’s West Hardy Philip Stringham Rock Point Cemetry Thomas Bingham Roy Templeton Elmo Norwood Paul Hardy Art Dodds Irael Westover L3da Rebeka Hardy Dalton Warren County New York Nathan C Davis Isabell Wells Utah

Ballard Ward Chapel Dedicated by Apostle Ballard

Ballard ward chapel dedicated by Elder Melvin J Ballard at a Saturday service during the Roosevelt stake quarterly conference. The ceremony featured multiple choirs, remarks by church leaders, and a dedication of the new brick framed building started in 1939.

Ballard Ward Ballard Duble John Hi Cook Russell Todd Todd

Pay Your Subscription With Wool Special Offer

Ver Supress offers wool payment for subscriptions at 1.24 dollars per pound, accepting any quantity tied in bundles or clean sacks. The offer runs until May 31 and applies to new or renewing subscriptions, credited to current accounts. Wool quality must be good and free of dirt or tags.

Uintah Rain

Golf schedule set for three clubs at Roosevelt meet

At Roosevelt meeting representatives from Veival Duchesne and Roosevelt organized a monthly golf schedule from May to October. The venues rotate among Roosevelt Duchesne Vernal and include ten players per club. Duchesne won last year with Howard Caldwell of Vernal earning top score.

Roosevelt Veival Duchesne Vernal Paul L Cowan J R Douglas B H Etringham Howard Caldwell Verval

Uintah Stake Quarterly Conference Draws Large Crowds at Vernal

The Uintah Stake held a three session quarterly conference in Vernal attracting about 2,500 attendees from across the stake. Apostle Steven G Richards and Mrs Elnora Thomas attended, with talks by Geraldine Merkley Lynnwickee Archie Johnson and others. Bishop Calder was sustained as bishop of Vernal First Ward and stake patriarch Fred G. Bingham was chosen. the MI A program and mutual work received updates as attendance exceeded 387 at the closing session.

Uintah Stake Tabernacle Vernal Atake East Lake City Steven G Richards Council of the Twelve Elnora Thomas Richards Burclay H EB Calder Alten MM Johnson Archie Perry Clyde W. Oaks East Central States Eiica Tromas Apostle Richards Norman Olsen Fuller Remington Warren Richardson Evan Workman Fred.g. Bingham High Council John N Davis Geraldine Merkley Vernal Second Ward Lynnwickee Maeser Beatrice Stringham Steven L. Richards Archie Johnson Stake Fred Gringham Joseph Collier Mr. Richards Salt Lake Richard Jensen Relief Society Thomas Balt Lake Jesse A Haws MI MII Oac Mita Mary Hoeft Glines Ward Greaner Calder E Smith L G Noble

Mary Hatch and Ella Workman Plan Salt Lake City Visit

Mary Hatch and Ella Workman departed Sunday for Salt Lake City for a short vacation. They will tour the city and relax away from home, expecting a brief, pleasant break.

Mary Hatch Ella Workman Salt Lake City

Vernal Gun Club to Host Sportsman's Riot May 21 22

The Vernal Gun club announces a two day Sportsman's Riot on May 21 and 22 featuring a dance Saturday night at Docs Beath and a full program Sunday starting 10 00 am. Events include rifle and trap shoots fly and balt casting races and demonstrations by noted shooters. State officials and many visitors from Utah and Colorado expected.

Vernal Gun Club Docs Beath Wiley Coleman Gus Backman Gus Becker Newell Cook Weber County Tran Alton Hatch H. & Mille Campus Hatch Frank Siddeway Ed Oaks Earl Freeman George Rhodes Utah Wintah Colorado

Mid Term Court Sessions Held May 5 and 6

Judge A W Watkins and Court Reporter F MM Alder presided over eight cases in a mid term session with several postponements due to attorney issues. Probate matters led to selling real estate in George M Thompson estate and release of mortgage in Zina Evans estate while Grant Carpenter estate final papers were accepted. Dorothy Chew obtained an interlocutory divorce from Ralph Chew with custody of the child, $200 per month alimony, and $50 counsel fees. The civil case Justice v Justice and the criminal State v Hiauna were pending at press time.

A W Watkins F MM Alder Watkins Alness Dallas He Young George M Thompson

Alexander Chevrolet Agency Moves to Vernal Auto Building

T G Alexander takes the Chevrolet agency for the region and relocates to the Vernal Auto Building. The Vernal facility is being renovated for the new Alexander Chevrolet Company as L H Allan retires due to ill health after years as a Chevrolet agent and a key Vernal businessman.

T. G. Alexander Chevrolet Agency Vernal Auto Building T . Alexander Chevrolet Slaugh Auto Company Mir Alexander Vernal Auto Mr Alexander Alexander Chevrolet Company L HH Allan Chevrolet Company Talley

4-H Club Leaders School Held at Uintah High

4 H club leaders received valuable information for summer club work during May 3 and 4 meetings led by Alice Pedersen and state specialists Elna Milner and Myrtle Davidson in Logan. A Tuesday May 17 gathering at 1 30 am at the courthouse invites all girls interested in organizing clubs to cooperate with leaders and parents for strong state exhibits and contests.

Alice Pedersen Elna Milner Myrtle Davidson Leadsr Logan Court House Uintah County

Thirty Years Aro eeesee birth and local notices

A baby girl was born to Mrs Horace Morrill Saturday morning. Mr and Mrs Parley Goodrich rejoice over the birth of their daughter last Monday evening. A license was issued to John A Gardiner of Ft Duchesne and Miss Alice Long Vernal. The W P Coldham company installed a Bowser Automatic Gasoline Station at Vernal Harness shops block. A baby girl born to Mrs Lillian Marshall on May 8. Robert A Deans announced plans to open an ice cream parlor and notions store on the Mark Batty place in Glines Bare. Mr and Mrs Faos Bennion left for Pomona California for health reasons. their three children remain in Taylorsville with Mrs Andrew Whitlock, sister of Mrs Bennion.

Horace Morrill Parley Goodrich John A Gardiner Ft Duchesne Alice Long W P Coldham Company Bom Lillian Marshall Robert A Deans Notion Mark Batty Place Glines Bare Faos Bennion Pomona California Bennions Taylors

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