Maeser Farmer Unearths Skeleton Near Bordering Foothills
A Maeser farmer while plowing near Rockpoint cemetery edge found a skeleton near a small knoll above Finley Britt’s ranch. Bones indicate long burial by cliff dwellers style with knees drawn up and flint fragments around the skull. A thigh bone suggests a five foot tall adult with worn teeth, decay from long interment but some parts well preserved.
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Wm Oaks
Finley Britt
Rockpoint
Ag Well Ag
Thurcoal
Mineral rights boon to Utah outlined by Colton
Congressman Don B Colton states that a law granting states ownership of minerals in school sections is crucial for Utah. He notes gilsonite leasing bills and public grazing regulation as key issues, urging Uintah basin residents to push for western-oriented legislation to protect grazing lands and mineral rights.
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Don B Colton
Alan
Federal
United States Auprems Court
National House of Representative
Vr Colton
Congress
Utah
Colton
Committee On Public Lands
Senate
School Road
Uintah Basin
Basiz Ag
West
Farm Bureau
Senitora
WaahdAnzton
Uintah County Boys and Girls Clubs Promote Summer Activities
Champion Club members from Maeser and Vernal Bank Uinta County clubs start summer programs in dairy, garden, poultry, cooking, and sewing. Uintah leads the state with 15 active communities and 260 Indian enrollment cards anticipated, as club leaders, to address the State Bankers Association meeting in Salt Lake City.
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Boye
Uintah County
Europa
Mre
Nora Cook
Eva Hateh
Miles Ruby
Angen
Maude Martin
LaMar Cook
Eema Hateh
Harold Merkley
Owen Slaugh
Peterson
Ula
Uintah Basin
Prujotta Ag
White Bose
Thia Sear
Ehris
Yedra
Patsy Ghavaneaur
Misa Afton Wingham of
Maeser
Jn Dairy Project
Dankers’ Association
Salt Lake City
Aa Cheney
Uintah State Bank of Vernal
Buréeau
Uintah Club
U . IC
Death Ends Tragic Life of Elnora Van in Utah Penitentiary
Elnora Van an 18 year old inmate at the Utah State Penitentiary died after a hospital operation in Salt Lake City her final words reflecting sorrow as officials review the tragedy.
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Elnora van
Utah State
Road Support Efforts Highlight Mr Colton’s 1927 Plan
The record notes Mr Colton’s persistent work to secure federal legislation and funding for road improvements along with the Uintah Basin League. It emphasizes his aim to rally public backing for good roads and warns that federal aid may not endure indefinitely for the movement.
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Colton
Atate
Death of Col Humphreys A West Loss Col Humphreys Dies
The report recounts Col A E Humphreys of Denver as a powerful West figure in mining and oil. It notes his wealth from natural resources, his reputation as a generous, nature-loving man, and a fortune dwindling from 22 million to about 2 million due to bequests to friends and supporters.
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Col. Humphreys
Col A E Humphreys
Denver
Cole
Colorado
West
Tfe
cNeaver
S & Fin
Col Jtamphreys
Ameritas
U H 8 Athletes End Season With Strong Eastern Division Showing
U H 8 closed a strong season under Coach Romney as five Eastern division champions traveled to Provo for a BYU invitational. They placed fourth in relays and in several events, with Uintah sweeping multiple sports from football to track and basketball. The year netted four school team selections and set a high margin of victory in conference play ahead of 1927 and 1928.
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U H
Provo
Brigham Young University
Fingatula
Rice
Elebe
Aetwols Uintah
Athoo
Watking
Duschesne County High School
Uintah
Price
Carbon
Green
Ilver
Ghunuu Ws
Central High
Castle Dale
Uintah Five
Salt Lake City
Murray
Internasa Activitie
Sentore Geem
Watkins
Cate
Untah High School
Dunn “Snyda’ Taylor
Ranch Employee Injured in Runaway Drill Accident
Roy b Liphritz a ranch worker on the OQ R Snih ranch twenty five miles west of iVerna suffered severe facial contusions and scalp lacerations in a Friday runaway when a rabbit spooked a team of horses and mules pulling a grain drill. The neck yoke broke causing the drill to lift and topple. Liphritz was thrown twenty feet and spent several days in a hospital.
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Roy B
Liphritz
iVerna
Mulea
Elphritz
Ula
Funeral services held at Naples Chapel for Mrs Barger
Funeral services for Bertha Barger who drowned May 10 when her car tipped into Hook Point canal south of Vernal were held May 13 at the Naples ward meetinghouse. Bishop Byron Goodrich presided with prayers by William P. Merrell and Elmer Manwaring. A mixed quartet sang, remarks by President Wallace Calder and Arthur Manwaring offered comfort. The body rests in Vernal cemetery with Edward Kidd dedicating the grave.
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Naples Chapel
Barger
Victor
Naples
Bertha Barger
Hook Point Canal
Vernal
Byron Goodrich
William P. Merrell
Elmer Manwaring
Jesus
Gle
Wallace Calder
Arthur Manwaring
Eli A Sbakre
Ypoints
Colorado
Edward Kidd
High Waters Threaten Bridges and Roads Over Ashley Creek
The past week of warm weather melt from higher mountains has swollen Ashley Creek and its tributaries. Rivers like Green and Colorado rising faster than usual may crest earlier than mid June. Residents recall 1918 floods that washed away many bridges and damaged roads.
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Asley Creek
Ashley Creek
Colorado
Utah
Big River
Ashley Valley
Opening League Game to Be Played Wednesday in Vernal
Roosevelt and Vernal in Intah Basin Baseball league meet in a practice game on the Moosevelt diamond. Vernal won 2 to 1 in seven innings before an estimated 175 spectators. A league opener is set for next Wednesday at the Vernal fair grounds with both towns eager to start the season strong.
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Roosevelt
Vernal
Fair Grounds
Tha Roosevelt
Intah Basin Baseball League
Moosevelt Diamond
Searlea
Shelton
Swain Let
Gageand
Meldrum
Poppy Week Urges Remembrance of Sacrifice
Poem reflects on the red poppy as a symbol of sacrifice and Memorial Day observance. Advocates widespread education about the flower’s meaning and urges the public to honor soldiers who gave their lives for the country during Poppy Week.
Utah Schools Again Capture National Health Pennants
Utah schools have won national health pennants for outstanding work in health education. Pennants were presented by Utah Public Health Association officials with district visits to Murray Jordan Granite Tooele and others. Names of winning schools and teachers listed with planned future presentations.
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Utah
Utah Public Health Association
Sta'h Ward Munford
Murray Jordan
Granite
Mumford
Tooele
Thera
MT Richfield
Misa Sophie Gold
Branson South
Jordan
Misa
Printha Hansen Ellis
Achool Logan
Misg
Creta Hiall
Misa Ellen Allred
Edith
Ldith Martin
Wionley Bieele
Jennie Ib Huffaker
Honors Long
Martha Anderson
Julia Evans
Bas Othy William
Ruby Elkington
Trexmore
Towele County
Leona Wilcox
Granteville
Looela County
Ada Johnson
Allen Parkinson
Lola Jeffersas
Hannah Croley
Edth
Murray City
Helen Laren
E M McMillan
Arlington
Murray RO Hayward II
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Maeser and Vernal Banker
Roosevel
Roose Elt
Eee
Samora Duchesne
Are
Jiune
Duchesne
Unitah
Neola
Arcadia
U. H
Romney
Trideli
Tooschese
Agahe
Herbert Sny
Midwest
Uintah Mountains
Felder Warnock
Gagon
Caldwell
Vernalineup
Dob Smith
Watkind Oaks
Luck
Fox
Qake
Shaffer
Hatch
Swann
Workma
Davis
Umphey
C Ashton
J V McLea
Fort Duchesne
Neols
Uintah Baseball League
Poyps Wiek
Uith
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