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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1936

Page

1

Utah Gorge Trip Highlight On New State Highway Map

State of Utah publishes an official tourist service highway map stressing a two fIfths advertising for Uintah region. It promotes a 30 mile Split Canyon Gorge boat and auto trip from Vernal to Island Park with scenic walls and rapid thrills. The map also touts Wasatch Uint a Ashley forests Kings Peak and Wayne Canyon attractions plus hunting and fishing codes from the fish and game department.

Split Canyon Gorge Uintah Mountains United States Tourist Service State of Utah Split Caneyon Gorge J E Broad~dus Standard Optical Company Salt Lake City Atation Ksi Unital Boekly Theaddug Vernal Dinosaur National Monument Utah Vernal Lions Club Vernal Utah Ulitah Kings Peak Wasatch Uinta, and Ashley National Forests Uintah’ Mountains Kamas Canyon Carnal Wayne Wonderland Cove Fort State Fish and Game Department Tolano Sighwass

Vernal Junior Chamber of Commerce Organized Here Monday Evening

The Vernal Junior Chamber of Commerce was organized Monday evening with fourteen members present. Donald R Barr elected president and Claudius A Hanks vice president, Orvil Ross secretary, Don Showalter treasurer, Clyde Bush Johnson Merrill Goodrich and Ald G Merkley directors, Don Richardson publicity chair. A special meeting will be held next Monday to report the by-laws committee. The group will meet biweekly and seek at least 25 members and National Junior Chamber of Commerce membership.

Vernal Junior Chamber of Een Donald R Barr Claudius A Hanks Orvil Ross Don Showalter Clyde Bus' Johnson Merrill Goodrich Alrd G Merkley Don Richardson Junior Chamber of Commerce Ohare

Faculty Play at Uintah High Is Nearing Final Showings

Uintah High School presents its faculty play Bike by George Cannon on Thursday and Friday. Directed by Myles E Judd of the dramatic department, the cast includes Judd, Hingleton, Lundell, Mangieson, Shell, Winn, Larson, Whulinger, Gee, Childs, Lambert, Calder, and others with Easle Jane Lows Ards as dramatic manager and a full backstage crew handling scenery, woodwork, and lighting.

Dinton High School George Cannon Myles E Judd Mr Judd Marie Hingleton Marold M Lundell Hel En Mangieson Maud Shell Lloyd Winn Ethelyn Larson Harold Whulinger Elwood A. Gee Boa ‘Childs PF Lambert Clair Fooking Helen Calder

Funeral Friday for Mrs Hannah Parker in Glines ward

Funeral services for Mrs Hannah Faye Parker, pioneer mother of Ashley Valley, were held in the Glines ward chapel with John B Eaton conducting. Burial followed at Vere Valley cemetery, with elaborate floral arrangements and a large out-of-town attendance.

Hannah Parker

Automo biie moans lengthen Wilc claims in sack Yerima

A dubious contemporary claim suggests the average moan of human Wilc has lengthened though initial impressions faded as Yerima Repos indicated broader automotive influence on expression in everyday speech.

Lions Follies Delights Uintah High Crowds

A two night production at Uintah High School auditorium entertained large crowds last week. Directors Myles E Judd and fellow cast members presented mostly original scenes with dances and a male quartet. Notable acts included Little Nell and The Nero, with Tom Carroll and Joe Douglass among performers, plus dedicated dance sequences and music by Etienne Shepherd and Virgil Caldwell.

Lions Uintah High School Myles E Judd Little Nella John Clark Showalter Henderson Rose Sell R Keetch Dery Johnson Frank Syain Noble Lloyd Winne Anderson Dave Baton Little Nell Credenderson Nero DeVere Carrotl HM Lundell Hugh W Colton Clair King Clark DB Newell Cc R Henderson Carl G Davis Lundell Marold Hallinger Clair R Nepkings Neils Myles Judd Dr W EK Bullock Fidiag Paul L Cowan Joe Douglass Nyle Smith Harold Kelley Don Ross Richardson Glen Miller Jorry Schaefermeyer Bones

Penney Employees Hear Founder at Roosevelt Meeting

Friday evening Ray Duke led J C Penney Vernal store employees to a Roosevelt gathering to hear founder Mr Penney recount experiences and outline future plans in a talk exceeding two hours. He greeted staff but could not visit the Verndl store due to time limits.

Penney Vernal Roosevelt Meeting Ray Duke J © Penney Roonevelt Mr Penney Verndl

Uintah Basin Irrigation Engineer Promotion

Henderson former chief engineer of the Uintah Irrigation Project was promoted to assistant supervising engineer of Indian Irrigation projects in district four with headquarters in Los Angeles. He had led the Uintah project from Myton since 1930 and was moved from Blackfoot Idaho. Burke was transferred from Tempe, Arizona to fill the vacancy.

Nul Fo Henderson Uintah Callifornia Arizona Utah Nevada Los Angeles Mr . Menderson Myton Blackfoot Idaho John T Burke Tima Revovation

Uintah County Schools Hold Annual Meet for Grades Five to Twelve

The Uintah annual play day drew the largest crowd as fifth and sixth graders joined seniors and juniors in expanded events at the UHS. Schools staged eliminations and individual contests with merit certificates awarded. Lernice Lybbert won the oratorical contest, judged by Hugh W Colton Ele Wood A Gee and Charles Col tary.

Uintah UNS UHS Strassed Vchools Echools Lernice Lybbert UILS John Nouston Altern Hight Hugh W Colton Elewood A Gee Charles IL Coltary

Vernal Lions Club Elects New Officers and Plans Hatchery Push

At a Wednesday Vernal Lions meeting Glenn Miller became president as new officers took over duties. Topics included a hatchery proposal for Brush Creek Beatty ranch and a possible Dinosaur National Park acreage withdrawal. Plans were announced for a Logan district convention and a Lions Follies financial report.

Vernal Lions Club Glenn Miller L. G Noble J E Broaddun Herty Uintah County J A Cheney L Il Allan Cheney National Parks Service Taylor Grazing Administration Dinosaur National Park Hugh W Colton Whiterocks Vernal Roosevelt Duchesne Kamas Beatlitt Ranch Brush Creek Logan Vernal Lions Lion Clark Newell Idon Cullen

Penny and Wim From Ashtons In Soft Ball Friday

The first league softball game last Friday night saw the J Penney team defeat Ashton Bios 13 to 23 with a large crowd cheering. The next game, unofficially planned, features the Vernal Lions Club and Naples ward on Friday evening as the league continues.

J © Penney Ashton Bios Penneys Rooters Vernal Lions Club Naples Ward

Congregational Conclave Concludes at Kingsbury Church

The Congregational Churches of Utah held their fifth annual convention at Kingsbury Congregational church concluding Saturday with 21 delegates. Willard Boence was ordained Friday as minister, following sermon by Rev DOP Taglia. Rev Spence presented a paper on religious development and was ordained. Notables included Rev James Walker and Dr A Bayle. thanks extended to Vernal residents, newspapers, and churches for hospitality.

Congregational Churches of Utah Kingsbury Congregational Church Willard Boence Dop Taglia Rey Cole Spence Conference Congregational Church Willard Spence University of New Ibiaske Union Theological Seminary New York City Tle University of Illinois Chicago Theological Seminary Bublette County Wyoming Missiong Boar Madeline Giles Sandy Thomas Gordon Bountiful Roy Te Westminister ‘Young Peoples | Society of Myton Mao Teregensen Bus Hatch Boy Stringham Vernal A Dart Fygieston John Probst Frances Dauwalder Mra Filler Myton Resolut Tons Ladies Aid Society Versal Church Vernal Express Salt Lake National Parks Service

Fishing Season Opens Sunday May 17 in Utah Areas

Deputy Game Warden Noel announces legal fishing opens at 4am on Sunday May 17 with a seven inch minimum and a bag limit of 20 fish or ten pounds. Streams on the south slope below 7000 feet reopen, while portions on the north slope above or below 7000 feet have specific closures and later openings.

Utaly Field Noel Uintah Sear Noel Alr Brush Creek Athrey Creek Crrt Creek Francis Creek Otitis Brush Creek Dest Park

Funeral Services Held At Naples For Mrs Williams

Funeral services were held at the Naples ward chapel for Ida Jane Williams wife of Willard Williams. The service featured a special chorus and speakers including Jospeh Collier and A G Goodrich. Pallbearers were her sons John LeRoy Venry Levi Charles and Lorin. The burial followed at Vernal cemetery under Swain Funeral Home direction. She died May 10 after a paralytic stroke and pneumonia. She was born February 8 1860 in Provo Utah and survived by a large family including many children and grandchildren.

Glines Glines Ward Hannah Faye Parker Vale Bey Pleasant Grove Giies Ward John B Eaton Mra Don Batty Enid Reid Mia Vilate Hodgkinson Martin Cutis Walter Woolley Herb Bell John Hodgkinson Bis Lom Timothy George A Blaueh Walle Eva Match Syhia Mctilde Mervin Thomas Mis Bay Hatch Ifo May Jorgens Mother Machiee Bay Lateh Archie Jonson Tlahey Caton Tha Myron Perry Stephen ‘George Ronald Davis Mark Niebon Bud Thomas Colton Melkeachnie Vere jMal Fuller Remington Mrs Parker Caldescot Bedfordshire England Willan Mary Ann Slater Page Anc Higglestwade Ametica Wyoming Joseph F Davis Salt ‘Lake Temple Abner Richens Ashley Valley Joan McKeachile Tay McKeachnie Gimnes Port Duchesne Siig James Parker Ace Mes Abner Vernal Jos D Frage Eyner Melisen Ducheané Byron Thomas Verna J TH Keller’ Fillmore John Thos McKenchnie Jos D Page Mary Bo Fage Mattin Johnson Ruth Fase John Martin Duke Cullimore C M = Iverson Josph Collier A G Goodrich Ernest Eaton Merrill John LeRoy Venry Levi Charles Lorin Ryton Goodich George R Goodrich Swain Ida Jane Bawom Willams Willard Williams Naples Provo Utah Joel Alice Jane Bell Bascom Ane Mr Williams Mona Henry Wiliams Verenal John Provo Charles Vernal Ley Delta Cole Alice Buk Iona Ida Roy Mary Nickles Lucy Duvall Gusher Lorn Elva Carroll Almon Bascom John Bascom Staymond Alberta Canada Willem Basem Ek Springs Cola Kimball Tarcom Mua Nellie Stanity

Bishop Cannon to Attend Aaronic Priesthood Outing

Presiding Bishop Bylvester Cannon of Balt Lake will attend the annual Aaronic Priesthood outing at Merkley Pass in Dry Fork canyon on Saturday. The event marks the 207th anniversary of the restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood with gatherings starting at 10 am and a pioneer program at Merkley Grove followed by a pageant and devotional services in the evening.

Bylvester Cannon Balt Lake Merkley Passure Dry Fork Canyon Bature Roosevelt Stake Ulntat Bishop Cannon Pions ‘Eer Old Ashley Towns Fort Thornburg Ab Itaom Merkley Grove

District Court Schedule and Judge Ahead

District court will convene next Wednesday at 2 o clock for probate and uncontested civil matters under Judge Christensen. The regular second term opens Monday June 1 with criminal cases set for Tuesday at 12 noon.

Diviet Court Christensen District Court

Uintah High School Graduation Set for May 22

Uintah high school plans its 1030 strong graduation on Friday May 22 at 8:00 pm. Principal Lundell said diplomas will be presented with no speeches beyond graduating members. demonstrations by department groups and possibly calico gowns from some graduates are noted.

Uintah High School Lydy Aha Lundell Wintah High Alterra High Teed Mortih

Scenic Moffat Road Draws Uintah Basin Travelers to Denver

The Denver and Salt Lake Railway Company operates the Scenic Moffat Road from Craig to Denver with a night train leaving Craig at 800 pm and arriving Denver at 710 pm. Fares are 5 dollars 38 cents one way or 9 dollars 45 cents round trip with a 30 day return option. Day trips from Craig depart 200 am and reach Denver 440 pm, returning Denver 730 am and arriving Craig 535 pm. Passages pass through Moffat Tunnels under the Rockies offering magnificent mountain scenery ideal for a weekend visit with Denver’s many attractions.

Moffat Road Craig Cole Denver Craig Pam Beales Ridge of The Rockies

Officials Visit Dinosaur Camp at Jenson Tuesday

On Tuesday D Hi Madsen and John Rebhels of Balt Lake and A FV Ahrens of Denver visited the Dinosaur National Monument. They toured camp management and early construction supervised by Dr A C Boyle. The group, including National Parks Service staff, saw progress on the 80 by 20 feet storage building and the layout of the museum’s prehistoric specimens.

Hi Madsen John Rebhels Balt Lake FV Ahrens Denver Dinosaur National Monument A C Boyle Madsen Wild Life National Parks Service Mer Rebhola WPRA L Ahrens Iidh Boyle jDr Boyle

UHS Athletes Shine at Provo State Track Meet

UNIS athletes scored 10 points at the State Track Meet held at BYU Stadium in Provo. Sterling Coole placed second in the half mile and mile events while the relay team of Wayne Lyons Jack Cook Orvil Dudley and Doug Noel finished fourth in the medley relay.

UNIS Byu Stadium Provo Sterling Coole Wayne Lyons Jack Cook Orvil Dudley Doug' Noel

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Gorge Uintah Basin Vernal Junior Chamber of Commerce Norfolk Uils Auditorium Uintah Basin Irrigation Hew Penny’n Wim Ashtons Voir Noel Perd Williams Willard Wileiains Lavell Man Waring First Couns Avlor J Bore Merrill Maisie War Ina Chivitrs Mae Nielson Alta Duvall Cla Goodrich Byron Goodrich Lewis Flaws Charles Pearce Lovell Mannering Cout Scente Moffat Jenson
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