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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1934

Page

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Uintah and Alterra High Graduation Exercises Planned

Uintah High School and Alterra High School announce graduation programs led by Apostles Ballard and Morrill. Varies musical pieces and talks highlight the ceremonies with Lucylle Stringham and Alice Norgard receiving high honors and a list of sixteen graduates including Brent Wahlquist Ruth Wall and Gena Lewis.

Uintah High School Alterra High School Haveeen L G W Neble Reed Morrill Uintah Alterra Melvin J Ballard Untah High Hugh W Colton Kent Johnson Alterra Hieh Alice Norgards Josephine Herman Bingham Lucylle Stringham L G Noble Mehin J Ballard Harleck Wores Awad Avere UHS L H Allan Ada Winder B Calder Alice Norgare Eunice Johnson Neldon Richens Verona Willams Lyle Anderson John Walker Dale Jensen Ime Johnson Alce Norgard Farareth Hall Tris Manwaring Altlrer W Russell Todd Board of Education Belden Lewis Gena Lewis Venice Hope June Manwaring Ruth Wall Re Morrill Apostle Ballard Ned Brough Brent Wahlquist Duane Bracken Donny Brough Neb Brough Alice Conn Harry Dean James Dudley Bergen Lewis Loren Mckee Wenesil Mecham Clara Morrill Wilma Parrish Gerald Rogers Ruth Wail

Traveling Patriarch James Wallis Appointed for Canada Mission

James I Wallis, former Vernal bishop and traveling patriarch, will begin a multi mission tour in Canada and the United States. He will be accompanied by Mrs Wallis as a special Relief Society representative. They plan to depart within 30 days for Toronto to meet Canadian mission leaders.

James i Wallis England United States Canada Salt Lake Thwas Alo Vaallis Relief Society General Board Toronto Wallis John W Bluth

Willam J Offeld Succumbs of Heart Failure

Willam J Offeld a Pot Creek Colorado cattleman and rancher died of heart failure on May 14 after a sudden collapse at home. His wife supported through a long night as neighbors and Shiner and Siddeway helped summon aid and transport to Vernal. Survived by two daughters and a brother, he was born 1869 in Chillicothe Iowa.

Willam J Pot Creek Colorado Mr Offield Wfe Ofield Mrs Offield Shiner Brothers Mrs Offeld Offield Shiner William H Siddeway Siddeway Cieldis Helpey Archie Lewis Mr Shiner Jane Murray Ford DeJournette Nelle Shiner Don Lewis Hiram Richardson Chilicothee Iowa Deetar Kelley Davis Cheyenne Charles Oeld Davis City

Vernal Seminary to Hold Commencement Exercises Sunday

Sunday evening at 800 oclak the Vernal Seminary will hold its commencement exercises at the Vernal First Ward Chapel. The program includes songs, speeches, and a valedictory, followed by graduation certificates and diplomas. Seventy-nine Junior Seminary students will graduate, with many completing one or two years of work. The American Legion Witbeck Post plans a Memorial Day program on May 30.

Vernal First Ward Christian Soldiers Denzal Hatch Elizabeth Walker Shirley Slaugh Ione Johnson Marjorie Twitchell Iris Manwaring Bernice Lubbert Ruth Winder Hitler Melvin J Ballard H Grant H B Calder Iane Johnson God Ralph Taylor the Vernal Seminary Lawrence Alcegien Merrill Anderson Callis Bilings Wesley Bouden Edna Brimhall Ruth Caldwell Hessie Gray Florence Hacking David Hall Kenneth Hadlock Varlan Hodgkinson Tone Johnson Calva Jorgensen Ruth Lyon Loise Lybbert Lynn MecConkie Mable Merrill Filmer Merrill Arbutug Roper Arthur Roper Lea Evans Smith Harold Spiers Geo Stone Lizzabeth Walker Verona Williams Virlle Anderson Lorna Anderson Thebble Ainge Florence Allen Laura Bartlett Genevieve Bngham Beatrice Carpenter Lloyd Calder Beulah Duval Maxine Evans Vergie Goodrich Loma Goodrich Blanche Gardiner Todna Horrocks Pear Gilroy Dean Hatch Dun Hall Clyde Hansen George Tvon Enid Manwarng Georgia Milburn LaRue Pack Ione Steele Arthur Stone June Stewart Bernice Southam Agron Wilkins Dean Young Ray Goodrich James Blackburn LaPreal Massey Hagel Johnson Vaughn Towards Earl Bingham Ivan Caldwell Morris Caldwell Clive Calder Earl Caldwell Kenneth Goodrnch Richard Gilbert Harold Hardy Leland Hatch Clouds Hatch Orval Kempton Lloyd Jenten Bernice Lybbert Darrell Merrit Leo Merrill Charles The American Legion Witbeck Post

Planes to Visit Vernal Port on May 26

Airplanes of many types will circle Ashley Valley on Saturday May 26 landing at the new Municipal Airport. Eighteen ships will stay overnight and depart Sunday morning for Myton. The Lions Club are arranging entertainment at the Imperial hall and this tour along the Uintah Basin is billed as a unique event.

Ashley Valley Air Amada Myton Vernal Duchesne Strawheny Valley Buchesne Uintah Basin Carbon County

Court Postponed to May 18 For Law and Moron Cases

District court scheduled for 10 am Friday May 1 was postponed by Judge M M Larsen to 10 am Friday May 18. Only law and moron cases will be heard at the new session.

M M Larsen

Vernon Jacobson Buried in Maeser Cemetery Today

Vernon Jacobson died May 14 at Ashley Valley hospital after complications from an appendectomy. Born April 3, 1903 in Salt Lake City, he lived in Glines ward Bay and White River, married Wanda Perry in 1925, and is survived by his widow and five children. Funeral services were held today at 11 am in Ghiney ward with the Glines ward bishopric presiding. interment followed at Maeser cemetery.

Vernon Jacobson David Julia Stevens Jacobson Ashley Valley Hospital Mr Jacobson Silt Lake City Glines Ward Bay White Tiiver Wanda Perry W . Perry Lapoint Perry Emma Wallace Lymn Dora Mae Ghiney Ward Glines Ward Maeser Cemetery Th Swain Funnel

Infant Killed When Team Runs Amuck In Utah

A team of horses driven by Tom McKenna of Willow Creek startled and bolted early Saturday morning throwing occupants from a two wheeled cart. The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Nick Clark died after arrival at Vernal. Mrs Clark suffered a fractured jaw and abdominal contusions. McKenna was knocked unconscious and Norman Clark 9 received minor injuries. The group had just attended a club meeting at Abe Hatch’s home the prior evening.

Tom McKenna Willow Creek Nick Clark Clark Mr McKenna Norman Clark Clvb Abe Hatch McKenna Baby Boyce Lois

Funeral Rites Held for Bertha Hoeft in Vernal

Funeral services for Mrs Bertha Hoeft were held Monday afternoon at the Vernal Second Ward Chapel. Bishop Carter conducted the rites. Speakers highlighted her German Lutheran heritage and her devotion to family, work in the home, and sacrifice during World War I. Interment followed at Vernal Cemetery with pallbearers named.

Vernal Second Ward Bertha Hoeft France Vernal Second Ward Carter John B Eaton Glines Ward Ernest Faton George F Walker J W Bastian W S&s Henderson Meda Walker Alfred Caldwell Walter ‘Woorlley Ercel A Johnson GB Wallis Arthur Manwaring May Jo Belsen Miss Walker Walter Woolley George E Guild Amerea Ali Carter Rev Guild John W Pope J Young Joseph Merkley Lewlis Leonard Perry Hoeft William

Uintah High School 1934 Uintahn Yearbook Artful Work

The 1934 Ulmann Uintah High School yearbook, edited by Eunice Dohnsor with George Vans as business manager and Miss Guen Hansen as adviser, showcases five full page mountain river scenes by L Thorne. The staff thanks advertisers who supported the project and notes Stevens and Walls Inc. printed the book in Salt Lake City.

Ulmann Uintah High School Eunice Dohnsor George Vans Guen Hansen Stevens and Walls Inc Salt Lake L . Thorne Green River Lahore Caryon Ashley Creek CIUT White River Star

Dr George H. Christy Dies After Heart Attack

Dr George H Christy 59 longtime Vernal physician and surgeon died Wednesday afternoon after a severe heart attack. Born Philadelphia 1874 he practiced in Denver and Lafayette before Vernal thirty years ago. He served as county city physician and Vernal Drug Co secretary treasurer and Lions Club officer. Survived by two brothers Ralph and Har court of Philadelphia. Funeral set for noon at Vernal First Ward chapel.

George H Christy Vernal Chrsty Grim Reaper Blondav Christ Vernal Drug Company Vernat Lions Club Bedes Ralph Hacrs Philadelphia

Vernal Central School Hot Lunch Project Closes

The Vernal Central School closes its hot lunch program praised for improving child health and study progress. An average of 178 children ate daily in the basement lunch room, with 16,000 meals served over four months and milk and fresh vegetables daily.

Vernal Central School

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