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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1931

Page

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Wallace Calder Released At Utah Conference

Wallace Calder was released as stake president at a quarterly conference in Uintah stake after three sessions at the tabernacle. Apostle Melvin Ballard announced Calder’s release and Harman Calder’s appointment to succeed him, with Ballard praising Calder’s leadership and sacrifices.

Usotah Tabernacle Melvin ] Ballard Quorum of the Twelve Addie Hardy Wallace Calder Joseph P Hacking Stake Board Sable Stagg Karl Preece Hacking Irma Woolley Stake J Clive Davis Second Ward May T Johnson Eunice Smith General Board Calder Ballard

Baby Boy Born To Mr and Mrs Ben Slaugh

A baby boy arrived at the Slaugh home last week as the family welcomed new life. The report notes local happenings from irrigation contractors to a farewell party and community details, reflecting village life and the era.

Ben Slaugh Colorado Park Irrigation Company Ouray Valley Irrigation Company Will Vernon Carl Curtis Tanch London Vauban Heber Haws Central States Calder

Utah Man Cooley Heads Indian Agriculture Visit

Utah native A C Cooley, director of Indian Agriculture in the United States, visited the Utah Basin region with Superintendent Tidwell and others. He noted Indians are on par in intelligence and industry, and outlined programs to give Indians greater opportunities while respecting their varied skills and interests.

A C Cooley Utah Utah Agricultural College Cooley Coolley United States Citiens Wilbur Tidwell Conley Carlson Experiment Station E. Peterson Agricultural College Peterson Peterayn Hfe Cache Valley Colorado New Mexico College Interior Department

Rangely Prepares for Spadin Deep Test May Twenty Second

At Rangely preparations accelerate for a deep test hole in Spadin field set for May 22. California Standard Oil subsidiary equipment arrives with two diesel engines and rotary gear to power drilling, camp facilities rise, and power lines extend as machinery fills in.

California Company Californa Standard Oil Vernal Utah Craig Meeker Colorado Ard Grand Junction Meeker Colorado Stoard Aire John A Brandt Inglewood California Ibeng Ford Motor Dilldings Aisa

Linwood Boy Elected to Moses Brown Student Activity Committee

Linwood Utah’s Thomas G Smith elected to serve on the Moses Brown School for Boys student activity committee for 1931 1932. Headmaster L Rayston Thomas announces the honors and notes Smith as an outstanding scholar and Moses Brown honor student.

Linwood Moses Brown College Providence R I Thomas G Smith Utah Moses Brown School For L. Rayston Thomas Smythly Sirs Keith Smith Arden Preparatory School State Island No Betta Moses Brown

Uintah High Dramatic Students Win Second Place

Uintah High School dramatics team directed by Glenn Guymon earned second place in the state one act play contest held during the twenty second annual Fish School Day at the University. Dallas Hatchson placed third in extemporaneous speaking as about 4800 senior high students attended the university assembly and evening events ending with a dance.

Uintah High Glenn Guymon Uintah High School University of Dallas Hatchson Utah Glee Club University Kingsbury

Wool Industry Forum Discusses Markets and Stability

Idaho and Utah wool dealers met eastern reps at Bannock hotel in Pocatello. Paul Draper of Draper s Sons and National Wool Marketing Corp praised wool resilience amid current global conditions. James A Hooper spoke for the national organization.

Pocatello Idaho Utan Bannock Hotel Paul Draper Boston Draper 'S Sons National Wool Marketing Corporation M. Draper James A. Hooper National Organization Apoke

Vernal Lions elect RC Cooper president at annual meeting

At the Vernal Lions Club annual election RC Cooper was chosen unanimously as president. The Craig meeting report notes strong support for the Dintah basin road projects and US40 connections between Utah and Colorado. Members from Vernal and Craig attended a banquet, with plans to back water and railway development and seek federal aid for local projects.

Vernal Lions Club RC Cooper Hsb Calder Craig Utah Colorado Vernal Dintah Lions ‘Club Steamboit Springs Afr Calder George H Christy R C Cooper Fi Douglas Hob Calder Lion Guild Jillan Bamberger D & RR Moffat Road Uintah Basin Leon P Christensen Lions Club Ouray Valley

Castle standings begin at start of school year

The report notes the opening of the school year with preliminary class rankings and castle-themed activity standings as students settle into routines and teachers organize schedules.

Springville Firm Wins Contract For Cockleburr

Coach Davis and six men placed United High School at the University of Utah state track meet last Saturday. Uintah’s George Galloway starred, winning the mile and the 880 as Vernal runners helped gain third place with 19 points. The Uintah team also took the mile relay, led by Galloway with Colton Noe Roberts and Farrar, with the sixth man George Alexander.

Davis United High School University of Utah Istamana George Galloway Uintah Galloway Easts Roberts United Hutchinson Carlon Lawrence Colton Howard Noe Louis Roberts Bil Farrar George Alexander

Problems of intersat to bankers and wool dealers discussion

General discussion on issues of intersat to bankers and wool dealers concluded the meeting.

Intersat

Road Contract Awarded For Jensen to Cockleburr Segment

The Utah State Road Commission awarded a $79,528.06 contract to W. W. Clyde & Co. and J. W. Whiting of Springville to construct the Jensen Cockleburr road segment. The bid under engineer estimates reflects limited public land eligibility and funds, with Willik slated to begin in ten days and local preference noted.

Road Commission Cockleburr W. W. Clyde & Company J. W. Whiting Springville Jensen Don B Colton State Road Commission Uintah County Clyde & Company Whiting Colorado Line Cockleburr Junction Colton-Oddle Jensen-Cockleburr J W Whiting Imas

Ten thousand more fish planted in local streams

The notice states 1¢ 009 additional fish have been planted up to Little Brush Creek. Hatchery operations moved small fish to rearing ponds and received a quarter of a million fish eggs from Wyoming via the state fish and game department. Fred Foster of the bureau of fisheries in Salt Lake arranged shipment of 50,000 native eggs to Whiterocks for planting in Ashley National Forest.

Little Brush Creek Wyoming State Fish and Game Department Fred Foster Bureau of Fisheries Salt Lake Whiterocks Ashley National Forest

Funeral for John Waggoner in Jensen

Funeral services were held at Jensen for John Waggoner who died at an LDS hospital after months of kidney trouble. Amasa Caldwell led the rites with singing by Mrs Jessica Wall and Mary Gardner, and remarks by George Massey and President Earnest Raton. Interment followed in Jensen cemetery with Bishop Fred Wall giving the benediction. He is survived by his parents two brothers two sisters and his grandmother Mrs Winfred Smith, with Sidney Smith and wife of Crag in attendance.

Alth Lttle Johnny Earnest Raton Fred Wall Sen Amos Caldwell Winfred Smith Sidney Smith Crag

Postmasters of Uintah Basin Organize at Roosevelt Meeting

Postmasters of Uintah Basin gathered in Roosevelt to form a governing body for postmasters and assistants, elect temporary officers, adopt the Country Service Council concept, and approve by laws and a pending August meeting date. Lunch was provided by Postmaster Clegg with officials Young Chatwin present.

Uintah and Duchesné Roosevelt May Lions Club Room Lake Clery Hayden Foster Lapoint Vee Roosevelt Warden Foster Lapont Geo Wilson Ft Duchéshe Home “Country Service Council Post Office Department UBIC Clegg Young Chatwin Ate Tendarice

Ramsey Stewart brings whitefish to Gregg River

Ramsey Stewart brought on Ver nal this week three whitefish caught in Gregg River. They measured 18 12 and $ inches.

Ramsey Stewart Gregg River

Foster Plans Scientific Survey of Streams in Athley National Forest

Mr Foster intends to undertake a scientific survey of streams in Athley National Forest this summer, aiming to study water courses and gather data on ecological conditions.

Foster Athley National Forest

Solution to School Term Problem Is Offered

An independent group of county taxpayers urges reform to lengthen school term and reduce costs. They propose board led efficiency, reuse of high school principal duties, curriculum tweaks, fewer electives, salary readjustments, improved purchasing, transportation cuts, and elimination of costly activities to align with tax capacity. They call for careful planning and public consideration.

Board of Education

Thirty Years Ago in Bast Toke City and Uintah County Dispatch

Thirty years ago Andrew Vernon started for Bast Toke City on a mission to the United States. Bartlett Bros and Merkley secure a water power saw mill at Ashley Gorge. A brick schoolhouse for School District No 10 South View is let for 2500 dollars with contractors Mannering Berkley Atwood Fenn. Sheriff Preece waters streets with sprinkler. Bennion Collett and Joe Timothy survey land in the southern county. Uintah deputy pache ware den C D Atwood facilitates stocking Brush Creek with rainbow trout. Berkins Collier win contract for Horace Coltharp brick store. Al Meeker and Mrs Andrew Padus Jr. figure in local trades.

Andrew Vernon Bast Toke City Misson Bartlett Bros & Merkley Ull Ashley Gorge South View David Mannering Andrew Berkley Alonty Atwood R E. Fenn Atwood Brush Creek Ashley Valley Berkins Collier Horace Coltharp al Meeker Andrew Padus, Jr

Uintah High School Holds Largest Graduation Class

Sixty eight Uintah High School graduates received diplomas at the eighth senior commencement. Coach O Ott Romney of Brigham Young University gave the address urging character and training beyond a diploma. The program honored a long list of gold medal recipients for sports, drama, and student leadership.

Uintah High School Bronshay O Ott Romney Brigham Young University Uintah Wilson Duke Lorna Godard the Wanderer FPB Barlow Doral Eyton Carl Davis Bnder Lford Winn A. G Goodrich Wallace Es Ari Pomets Howard Calder Bualinesa Minginger Dramatica Doral Eston Karl Roberts Louis Roberts Blaine Hardy William Farrar Loulta Aiprham Data Hatch Lorma Siddoway Dee Jenkins Marinda Hall Gra Preste Mildred Meartell Hofetz Sect Jt Corless Roberts Earoldt

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Moffat Urutah Basin Director of Indian Agriculture Spadin Sand R. C. Cooper Wes Astle Geoge Galloway John Waggoner Steating Roosevelt Sth Renal Uaa Romney U. H. S. Grads U. S Tean May Holfeltz
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