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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1927

Page

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Forty Students to Graduate From Uintah High School

Uintah High School in Vernal will graduate forty students at commencement on May 26. The list of graduates includes Douglas Stoker Need, LeLand Collier, Doris Erekson Miles Colton, Ralph Alexander, Eva Merkley, Elizabeth Higham, and many others. The event honors faculty, staff, and the community’s support as graduates enter the duties of citizenship.

Ulutah High School Uintah Behetholol Utah Aty High School Diplomat Ag Uintah High Douglas Stoker Need McConkle Leland Collier Doris Erekson Miles Colton Ralph Alexander Alton Hatch Karl Merri Lawrence Fox Eva Merkley Elizabeth Higham Anna Richardson Aird Merkley Foyd Noel Blanche Seeley Katherin Lind Henry Schaefermeyer Ida Workman Warren Richardson Burton Chew James Long Merle Bingham Howard Dudley LaVo JHS Misa Crandall Gilbert Childs Robert L Pixton Don BR Colton Otten Dvorak Ladies Grea Club Ernest Laton

Vernal Team Prepares for Roosevelt Game May 18

Geologists announce a second test drill on the Ashley valley structure near Vernal as the Uintah Basin Baseball League's Vernal team schedules its first Roosevelt game for May 18. The league opens May 25 with games on Wednesdays, uniforms ordered, and Spaulding baseballs named official. Cherey, R Cooper, and I Sander named finance committee. Herbert Snyder appointed manager.

Uintah Basin Baseball League Roosevelt Spaulding Company Baseball A Cherey R © Cooper I Sander Jernat Herbert Snyder

Register Finds Leon P Christensen and Wife Return From Lake City

Leon P Christensen and his wife returned from a short visit to Lake City on Saturday. The trip concluded with their safe arrival and a quiet homecoming.

Register Leon P Christensen Whfe Bait Lake City

Utah oil refining tests expected in early summer

The Utah oil refining company announced new tests but did not set an exact start time. It is reasonable to expect the tests to be added during the forepart of the summer.

Uta Oil Refinig Company Ashley Valley Corbon County Price River Sundance Coorado Utah Itle Fuld Rear Craig Utah Oil Reining Company Hies Utah Oil Trefining Company

Children Die After Eating Poison Wheat Near Whiterocks

Two small children of farmer James Christensen north of Whiterocks obtained ritral treated wheat. The two year old girl died Friday at midnight, while the three year old boy was recovering. Forest ranger notified Supervisor Nord and reported the incident last Friday evening.

Elk Hora

Uintah High Earns A Approved Rating in Northwest Association

Uintah High School received A Approved status from the Northwest Association of High Schools and Colleges after principal R Pixton applied in April. Inspector I L Williamson praised the work, noting Uintah is one of eight Utah schools to qualify, with over 25 graduates now enrolled in universities in Utah and other states.

I. L. Willamson Bintah High R Pixton Northwester Association of High Schools and Colleges Idaho Utah Oregon Montana Washington California Nevada Colorado Arklone Alaska Pixton Uintah High Flaten Association

Duchesne H. Duchesne County Students Win Oratorical Cup

Karl Lemon of Duchesne High School outpointed Ruby Haugen of Uintah High School in the UW and I C cup oratorical contest. Final held May 6 at Fort Duchesne during Uintah Basin Industrial convention meetings. Judges were Tidwell Gusn and Panter. Lemon to present winning ovation at UBG C in Fort Duchesne August 3, 1927.

Karl Lemon Duchesne County High School Ruby Haugen Uintah High School UW & I C H .Mu Tidwell Fr Duchesne Rg Gusn W Mylon Lioyd Panter Handlett Lemon UBGC Fort Duchsne

Light Snow Blanket Spreads Through Uintah Valley Areas

A light snowfall touched Vernal and surrounding Uintah regions last Monday morning with up to a quarter inch in Vernal and heavier amounts in higher elevations. Reports from Watson cite six inches, Elk Horn ranger station two inches, and widespread light frosts with minimal damage.

Athley Valley Uintah Watson Elk Horn

Spiers Family Burial Plans Shaped by Pasadena Visit

Mes Ctara Spiers traveled to Salt Lake City on Friday after the February period to bring home the body of her husband Thomas Spiers from Pasadena Call for burial. She will stay with relatives in Salt Lake for about a month before returning to California.

Mes Ctara Spiers Salt Lake City Re Spiers Thomas Spiers Pasadena Salt Lake California

Services Held for Young Son of Naples Ward Parents

Funeral services for four year old Hullinger child of Mr and Mrs Hullinger Ashley Creek were held in the Naples Ward chapel with a mixed quartet and prayers by Abner Richens and John Simper Lewis. Speakers Gardiner and Ernest Eaton spoke on the gospel plan. The child suffered measles complications in recent weeks and was buried in the ernal cemetery with Frank Merrell dedicating the grave.

Naples Jane “Muir Richardson May Naples Ward Sladop Byron Goodrich Wag Aung Misa May Neillicken Norman Olsen Vernal Hildred Aycock Charles O Welst John T Kay Lewis Gardiner High Council Council Stake Andrew Dudley Jensen Ernest Eaton Stake Job Tie House Abnes Richens Jane Richardson George Margaret Hannah Muir Alrshire Scotland Parley P Tratt America Utah Heber Cit William Richardson Center Ward Pleasant Grove Brush Creek Annie Kirk Netti R Lindsay Hiawatha Jamez W Richardson Rose R Walker Kate R Ash Walter Slave Hallinger Ashley Creek Elmer Mr Exton Hullinger Reece Ernal Cemetery Frank Merrell

Vernal Post Office Considered for Lapoint and Tridel Mail

The Uintah county communities of Lapoint and Tridel near Vernal discuss a proposed six day a week mail route from Vernal. Distances are 18 miles to Lapoint and 24 to Tridel via roads not winter blocked. Current mail goes through Fort Duchesne. residents favor improved county communication facilities.

Lapolat Tridell Vernal Tridellt Lapoint Uintah Thegg Uintah Atake Tridel Fort Duchrtse Pas

Basin Phosphate Promoter Dies in Accidental Gunshot Wound

Basin Phosphate promoter Colonel A E Humphreys died in Mercy hospital from a shotgun accident at his home in Denvlra Colo He was alone in his residence while examining runs and fishing gear and the full charge struck him in the face Surgeons labored to save him He had been developing phosphate mining claims near Vernal and the Vernal operation will continue per plan despite his death

Denvlra Colo A E Humphreys Denver Oll Mercy Humphreys Hlumphrayy Henaa Vercy Sir Humphrays Vernal Harry Rathif Eluaipheus

Post Office Adopts New International Cancelling Machine

The Vernal port office installs an air motor driven cancelling machine with 400 letters per minute capacity, replacing a 160 per minute model. George O Konorkene, traveling government mechanic, installed it along with a 70 pound Turner automatic parcel post scale to speed parcel processing.

Vernal Theatia George O Konorkene

Education course aids women in Vernal and nearby

State instructor and the State Board of Education of Balt Lake city cooperate with the Court schors board to offer adult education in Vernal Magner and Ailines. About a hundred women have taken the course and many lamp shades and other eating articles have been made. There is demand for a similar course next year.

Misa Jennla Rheta State Board of Education of Balt Lake City Vernal Court Schors Board

Superintendent Olsen Departs Friday Afternoon for Provo

The superintendent left on Friday afternoon heading to Provo. Officials confirm travel was planned and related to district matters.

If Olsen Hig Provo

Vernal Manila Road Completion Advances in Utah County

Uintah officials reveal Summit section funding will proceed using 8976 state funds after Salt Lake conference. The 16 mile Vernal Manila link joins the state road system with federal aid and a two year maintenance pledge by the forest service. A nearby house fire at Charles T Pope’s residence caused $1000 damage but all contents were saved.

Vernal Manila McKee Dra Uintah Mountains Ashley Charles T Pope Pope Daggett County Uintaak County Uklah County Summit State Road Commission Salt Labs City Fletcher Uintah

Second Annual Voda Band Play at Uintah High

Uintah high school presented three nights of entertainment last week with students and faculty in the annual Voda Band Play. The Senior class directed a vaudeville opener, the music department offered a music night led by Albert Childs, and the Faculty play The Whole Towns Talking directed by Miss Camille Standall drew praise with a repeat performance. The cast included Robert L Pixton Neutrica Anderson Camille Crandall Marold Lundell Muriel Smart Eugene Morrill Gilbert Childs Leatha Christensen Miriam Colton Mable Siddoway and Driver E Smith.

Uintah High School F Aulbert Childs Camille Standall Wes Robert L Pixton Neutrica Andeson Caxmile Crandall Marold Lundeil Muriel Smart Eugene Morrill Gilbert Childs Leatha Christensen Miriam Colton Mable Siddoway E Smith

Weather Delays Hit Northern Trade and Show Plans

Hebert Tyzaca reports unseasonably cold weather after returning from a Rheinnierée business trip to the Bear Lake district. No show fell during his play there, and Shearing is delayed due to conditions. First blockmatters in holding their cpa await further section from the northern neighbor. prices are favored.

Hebert Tyzaca Rheinnierée Bear Lake District Shearing

Senator O'Donnell Plans To Return This Month

Senator Thomas W. Donnell, now at his Salt Lake City apartments after hospital discharge, is reportedly regaining strength daily. Friends and family say he is eager to return home, with plans to greet old friends toward the end of the month.

Benator Thomas W . Donnell Salt Lake City Hospital Saveral Donne

Vernal Woman Drowns After Car Hits Canal Bank

In Vernal a car driven by Bertha Barger veered into the Rock Point irrigation canal four miles north of town. She drowned as rescuers freed her body from beneath the vehicle while her husband and six children awaited news.

Feltch At & O Mra Bertha Barger Jamey Barger Vernal Itas Rock Point Srrigation Canal Mre Barger Jane Mvur- Fay Nursa

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