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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1935

Page

8

Wild Drunk Wrecks Utah County Jail Following Arrest

A drunken man, Buc Bird claiming Colorado residence, was arrested Wednesday for drunken and disorderly conduct in Squain. In custody, he damaged windows, a door transom, a stored still, and furniture, causing damage over $50. He was moved to a secure cell with other inmates after initial restraint.

Uintah County Marshall Frank &Waln Buc Bird Colorado Roosevelt Aboiw Squain Bird Ward Seeley Bwain Keeley Swain

Five Ashley Valley Students to Graduate From BYU This Spring

Vernal and Jensen residents apply for graduation at Brigham Young University this spring. John E. Hayes, BYU registrar, lists Helen Calder Lorna Murray William Merriff Asahel A Perry all seeking Bachelor of Defense and Harold E Mer kley for BA. Alton F Peterson of Jensen also seeks Bachelor of Defense. Miss Ruby Hansen seeks a normal degree.

Utah BPW Convention Heads to Salt Lake City in May

The Utah State Business and Professional Women convenes May 25 26 in Salt Lake City with Dr Florence May Morse as speaker. Forty eight state conventions plan to back the national event in Seattle in July with thousands of delegates from 48 states Hawaii Alaska and the District of Columbia expected to attend.

National Federation of Business and Professional Womena Clubs Lucy Rackham Vernal Club Utah Salt Lake City National Federation Florence May Morse Seattle Hawaii Alaska District of Columbia Gelle Ktac Donald Bowman Richmond Virginia

Alterra High Closes Year with Graduation Address

Alterra High marked the year with Senior Graduation exercises on May 3 led by Dr George H Hansen of BYU who urged graduates to emulate nature by cultivating strength. A large class list followed amid campus improvements including heating, indoor facilities, lawn planting, new walks, and a hot house. The music and field day activities earned praise as student government elections defined next year’s leadership.

Alters Ta High School George H Hansen BYU Hansen Clarence Allred Ballard Crystal Allred Bennett Glenn Alfred Gusher Ida Anderson Gusher Owen Angus Lapoint Dorothy Bastian Hayden Clinton Betts Gene Merkley Tridell Alton Morrill Tridel Grant Pickup Randlett James Rasmussen Ava Lon LaRue Rawlings Ballard Helen Rice Alterra Cloyd Seeley Max Seeley Bennett Ora Simmons Lapoint Wilma Smith Lapaint Mary Lucitle Thatcher Donald ‘Todd Ballaic Ateam Agriculture Department Povo Vernal

Funeral Services for Mrs Verda Haws Held on Saturday

Funeral services for Verda Kazla Hair Haws were held Saturday at Glines Ward. The service paid tribute to her kindness, faith, and patience, with stories of her gospel beliefs and suffering borne in silence. A large funeral cortege followed to Maser cemetery for interment. she is survived by son Barnes, mother Mrs Wm Reid, and three sisters. Many relatives attended from Vernal and surrounding areas.

Verda Haws Glines Ward Second Ward Faton Myron Perry Eugene Woocroft Tom Tmothy Chandos Wall Garret Stone Burnel Sam and Monroe Hair Helen Roberts Ila Mary Duke Ruth Kanistanaux Minnie and Thora Pearce Maser Verda Kazla Hair Haws Vernal Robert Eda Wardle Hair Glines Uintah Academy Brigham Young University Maeser Sterling Haws Salt Lake Temple Burnell Mantt Ktrs Haws Wm Reid Jensen Willow Creek Dragon Provo Barnes Clarice Timothy Theda Enid Reid Samuel Hair Janet

Morill School Holds Graduation as Officers Meet

Principal A Reed Morill presided over a year end ceremony with officers including sident Grant Wahlquist vice-president Maaine Seeley secretary treasurer Raymond Wiscombe and Chief of Police Orlan Cook. The board and Uintah high school official John L Clarke attended as graduation exercises drew praise from Dr Tansen and President LeRoy Taylor. Students were bussed from Lapont Tridel Hayden Bennett Whiterocks Palm Creek Ballard Randlett Leota Gusher for the program.

Sident Grant Wahlquist Maaine Seeley Raymond Wiscombe Orlan Cook Reed Morrill Lapont Tridel Hayden-Bennett Whiterocks-Palm Creek Ballard Randlett Leota- Gusher Tansen LeRoy Taylor Board of Education W Russel Todd John L Clarke Uintah High School Iwas

Hospital News: Local Births and Vaccinations Reported

Mr and Mrs Paul Hardy of LaPoint welcomed a baby girl born May 12. Linden Allred of Lapoint brought children to Vernal for medical care. Lapoint hosted immunizations for 32 children and Lapoint and Tridell combined for 160 children. Roe Duke Olines Joe Milburn of Vernal and Carol Jensen of Rancett mentioned in notes. Marion Allen of Maeser welcomed a baby Thursday. Walter B Simper of Davis ward celebrated a baby boy born Thursday. Oliver Jorgensen of Leota welcomed a baby boy weighing 11 2 pounds. Tonsillectomies noted for Mon Roe Duke Olines.

Paul Hardy Lapoint Linden Allred Vernal Lapont Tridell Wil Os Monroe Duke Olines Joe Milburn Carol Jensen Rancett Marion Allen Maeser Walter B Simper Davis Ward Oliver Jorgensen Leota

Basin Medical Society Meets In Ft Duchesne

Uintah Basin Medical Association held a meeting at Fort Duchesne hospital with Dr Horn and Dr Robbins of East Lake City as speakers. Lectures used lantern slides and were well attended by doctors and their wives. The auxiliary was entertained at Mrs Patterson's home with a talk by Mrs Horn, a registered nurse and mother of twins and ten boys.

Uintah Basin Medical Association Fort Duchesne Horn Robbins East Lake City Thea

Joseph Hill Laid to Rest in Green River Wyoming

Joseph Hill longtime Union Pacific Telegraph operator died after a lingering illness and was buried in Green River Wyoming. He was brother to Mrs Catherine Galbreath of Vernal and uncle of Miss Edna Utah. Survived by his widow and one son Jesse and sister Mrs Galbreath. funeral held at the Congressional Church with Rev A J Blackmen officiating. Pallbearers were lifelong friends. he belonged to the Union Pacific Old Timers club.

Joseph Hill Catherne Galbreath Asis Edward Uintah Green River Wye Union Pacific Railroad Ill David Hill Jesse Galbreath Rey Union Pacific Old Timers Club Vernal

First Fish Violation County Arrest Highlights Statewide Effort

Uintah county game warden Floyd Noel arrested Francis Doc Middleton Saturday at Jones Hole for fishing out of season. Middleton pled guilty before Judge Charles DeMoisy on Tuesday and paid a 250 dollar fine. The state department vows strict enforcement to stamp out game law violations with cooperation from the Vernal Gun Club and other local groups.

Floyd Noel Francis Doc' Middleton Jones' Hole Middleton Charles DeMoisy Noel Uintah County Vernal Gun Club State Department

Big New Fireplace Under Construction at Doc's Beach

A large new fireplace is being built on the south side of the floor at Docs Beach. It will feature a wide con cavity and is touted as the largest in the state, spanning more than nine feet across. A second small fireplace is planned for the orchestra pit, and all three will burn pinon pine to light the floor without other illumination. The fireplace is slated to be ready for the big Trades Day dance.

Docs Beach

Poppy Day Proclaimed in Vernal May 25th

Mayor R C Cooper proclaims Saturday May 25 as Poppy Day in Vernal urging citizens to wear the American Legion and Auxiliary memorial poppy to honor World War dead and donate to aid living veterans and families. The proclamation recalls soldiers from Vernal who served and sacrificed and urges support for the Legion welfare funds.

Vernal R C Cooper American Legion and Auxiliary France American Legion American Legion Auxiliary I. R. C Cooper City of Cc. Cooper

Statistician estimates tank drain would empty Trafalgar Square twice daily

A statistician calculates that a tank large enough to cover Trafalgar Square and reach Nelson's Column would be emptied twice each day. The thought experiment highlights the scale of water usage in a vivid proportion.

Trafalgar Square London Nelsons Column

Will Pay Cash For Clean White Rags

For sale notice from Wyman Cattle Ranch and Cattle on Ashley Creek MI6 23 seeking buyers or suppliers willing to provide clean white rags. Local inquiry office contact unspecified.

Wyman Cattle Ranch Ashley Creek Mi6

Card of Thanks from Reid and Burnell families

Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to those who assisted during the illness and after the passing of the beloved daughter, mother and sister. The families Mr and Mrs Wm Reid and family and Mr and Mrs Tom Timothy Burnell Hays extend thanks for floral offerings and music.

Wm Reid Tom Timothy Burnell Hays

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