Release of State Road Funds Urged in Vernal
Resident Engineer J E Garn ordered to halt all state road work while funds are due. Vernal discussed finishing the Vernal Duchesne road with State Road Engineer Howard C Means who then urged continued work west of Vernal. A letter to Congressman Colton asks ministerial action to release federal money. officials expect resumption within weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Garn
Vernal-Duchesne
Vernal
Garn
Vernal Commercial Club
Howard C. Means
Don B. Colton
Secretary of the Interior
Uintah
George A. Baese
Dusfest
Will of Zeh Leaves All To Neighbor in holographic will
Vernal Utah March 28 1921 special administrator James Hacking found a 22 word holographic will of N A Zeh who died March 29 after paralysis. The document dated March 28 1921 leaves all real and personal property to his neighbor and friend Vernal Utah notes the alarm clock set for 4 45 and the care Zeh received from Mr and Mrs Pitt before his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hacking
A. Zell
Maeser
Hacking
Zah
Vernal
Utah
KE Rift
Zeh
Pitt
Mr Zeh
Mr. Zeh
Vernal City Council Tackles Sanitary Conditions
Vernal officials urged aggressive action after inspections found severe filth in the business and residential areas. City Treasurer Mable Hacking resigned effective June 1 1921 to move to Provo with Elmer Lind and George L Woodbury vying for the post, Lind winning after a unanimous choice for Woodbury. Mayor Colton and Councilman Bates called for prosecutions and prompt remedies, threatening enforcement to ensure Vernal becomes clean and sanitary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mable Hacking
Charlies DeMolly
Elmer Lind
George L Woodbury
Lind
Woodbury
John C. Bates
M. Garrettt-O'Donnell
S. D. Colton
John N. Davis
Health Board
Matin Street
Tke
Bates
Colton
Vernal
Byron Eaton
DeMotsy
Forest Protection Week Observed Across Interim Forests
Forest Protection Week runs May 22 to 28 across Interim County forests with aims to reduce man made fires. Officials praise past results and urge public support and agency readiness as the fire season nears. Forest Supervisor Charles DeMoigy pledges continued vigilance to prevent fires in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meade
Ashley Nationals
Charles DeMoigy
Intermountain Building and Loan Eyes Vernal Branch
N G Feinburg has spent a week in Vernal gathering interest for a Vernal branch of Intermountain Building and Loan Association. He aims to appoint a head for the new operation and says the venture will aid small investors in eventually building homes, with Feinberg to stay at least a month to organize the branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Intermountain Building and Loan Association
Veral
N. G. Feinburg
Vernal
Building and Loan“Association
Feinberg
Vernat
Tribute to Mother by David L Hichards
Poem praising a mother as a vessel of virtue and mercy with references to sacrifice and faith. It honors mothers, cites Christ’s sacrifice, and ends with a call for God to bless our mother and all mothers.
Oil prospects rise in Uintah Basin says Professor Douglass
Professor Earl Douglass asserts oil prospects in Uintah Basin are turning the tide with drilling tests at domes and anticlines. He warns of disappointments but notes increased interest from substantial men in Salt Lake City and other places. He urges landowners to secure fair leases before signing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Douglass
Vernal Express
Uintah
Arcass
United States
Salt Lake City
Former Vernal physician dies in Arizona car crash
Dr Robert R Brownfield, formerly practicing in Vernal and later Phoenix Arizona, was killed in a May 1 auto accident in Mesa Arizona. His wife was injured lightly, and Mrs Barry Goldwater was also involved. Brownfield, 41, left a prominent legacy in Phoenix medicine.
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Robert R. Brownfield
Vernal
Mesa
Ariz
Brownfield
Verna
Utah
Salt Lake
They Klondyke
Phoenix
Arizon
Dorothy
University of Arizona
Arizona
Dr. Brownfield
Nlo
Former Vernal postmaster dies after operation
Perry LeGrande Young aged 62, pioneer of Ashley Valley and Vernal resident, died Saturday May 14 in a Salt Lake hospital after an appendicitis operation. The appendix ruptured and cancer was present. He was born November 1 1868 in Salt Lake to Lorenzo D. and Hannah Ida Hewett Young. He moved to Ashley Valley early, worked in farming, sheep, and helped build roads canals and reservoirs. He served as Vernal postmaster for four years and deputy U S marshal under Glen Miller. In 1917 he moved to Salt Lake City and worked as a state guard at the capitol until shortly before his death. He survived his widow Eleanor F. Young and four sons Clifford Lyle Dallas of Antelope. B Willard Young of Salt Lake. daughters Mrs Thomas Spiers of Vernal and Mrs Chas Cater Sr of Salt Lake. brothers Ferrar Young and Ed Young Sr of Salt Lake. George Young of Moffat. Albert F Young of Vernal. Funeral services held Tuesday at one oclock at the Slgar House ward.
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Perry LeGrande Young
Ashley Valley
Vernal
Salt Lake Ecit
Mr Young
Salt Lake
Lorenzo D
Hannah Ida Hewett Young
Tabernacle
Salt Lake Temple
John W. Young
Utah
Mexico
William McKinley
Glen Miller
State of
Con
Mr Young Ia
Wdow
Eleanor F. Young
Clifford, Lyle
Dallas
Antelope
B. Willard Young
Thomas Spiers
Chas. Cater
Ferrar Young
Ed. Young, Sr
George Young
Moffat
Albert F. Young
Slgar Housé
Express Delay Due to Power Outage At The Plant
The Express is delayed because electric power has been shut off since Thursday noon. The linotype and all presses rely on electricity to operate, slowing production and distribution. Placeholder operations await restoration of power before resuming normal newspaper production.
Vernal Commercial Club Opens New Quarters Amid Drive
Vernal marks a red letter day as the Commercial club unveils its new upper floor quarters in the Calder building. Secretary William M. Anderson led a large volunteer crew in decorating and organizing a reception. Facilities include a pool hall, card room, reading room, ladies rest rooms, toilets, cloak rooms, and a large assembly space for gatherings and banquets.
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Vernal Commercial Club
Verna
Ashley Valley
William M. Anderson
Anderson
Calder
Vernal
Club
Enttre Valley
Organi
Wool Buyers Visit Vernal
During the week two wool buyers toured Vernal. Warren Snow of the Jermin Williams company of Boston interviewed local sheepman William H. Siddoway, while W H Coltharp represented Harrie Woot company. Marcus Harris visited, purchasing J H Reader wool at 16 cents per pound. Joseph J Walker of Thos Wolstenholm Sons left Vernal for other sections after buying wool at 17 cents per pound. John N. Davis is the local rep for this company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal
Warren Snow
Jermin Williams Company
Boston
Maas
William H. Siddoway
Snp
W. H
Thos. Wolstenholm Sons and. Company
John N. Davis
Vernal Second Ward Scouts Enjoy Gorge Outing
For three days last week Wednesday Thursday and Friday two troops of the Vernal Second ward scouts enjoyed an outing at the Green River gorge Scoutmaster Charles Lewis and Assistant Scoutmaster Rulon Hansen led the group on their second trip this year They visited the Dinosaur quarry and marveled at the gorge while hiking and sharing fire side stories The boys are being trained in real scout craft and more hikes are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scouts of Vernal Second Ward
Green River Gorge
Charles Lewis
Rulon Hansen
Willcox Academy Commencement Exercises Last Friday
Willcox Academy marked a successful year with record enrollment and attendance. Principal George A. Downey led the baccalaureate at the Congregational church and the nine grade play The Sweet Girl Graduate delighted the audience. Junior High diplomas were awarded with scholarships won by Margaret Ratliff and Shamdr Hall for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willcox
Academy
Congregational Church
Geo. A. Downey
Myrtle Hoeft
Downey
Banks
Chapman
Fern Ross
Aston Carroll
Lana
Ramsey
Delphia Collett
Helen McAndrews
C. B. Cook
Myton Free Press
Cook
Margaret Ratliff
Shamdr Hall
Melvin Ross
Ocean to Ocean Highway progress in Uintah County
County officials Fred Feltch and Walter Barnes of Vernal Auto traveled to Rangely and back to inspect the Pike's Peak Ocean to Ocean Highway. Rio Blanco County Commissioner Nichols discussed connecting Rangely to the Utah line, with funds the only obstacle. Barnes praised the route, noting the new road is shorter with few curves, and Uintah County deserves credit for the improving highway segment vital to the Ocean to Ocean route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Feltch
Walter Barnes
The
Vernal Auto Company
Rangely
Messrs Feltch
Barnes
Pike’s Peak Ocean
Ocean Highway
Snake John Country
State Line
Feltchment
Fred Nichols
Rio Blanco County
Utah Line
Uintah County
Nichola
Snake John
Coal Olli Point
Craig Road
Colorado State Ne
Ocean
sRd
Chief Justice White Dies After Operation in Washington
Edward Douglas White chief justice of the United States Supreme Court died May 19 at a Washington hospital after an operation performed last Friday. He was 76 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Douglas ‘White
United States Supreme Court
Washington, D. C
Fridday
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Nicholas
David L. Hichards
Christ
God
New Quarters
Ward Uis
Willcox Academy
White
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