Road Work Set for Vernal Jensen Route Start This Summer
Sinders of Clyde and King of Springville report the Cockleburr project on the Vernal Jensen road will begin this June with surveys and material assessments. The plan calls for a hard surfaced highway linking eastern and western routes, improving Utah and Wyoming travel for tourists along the Uintah Basin corridor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde
King of Springville
Vernal
Jensen T
Eity
Mulville Hias
S River
Jensen
Gilsonite Haulage Details From Little Emma Mines
A report notes that on Sunday afternoon three loads of gilsonite were hauled from the Little Emma mines to Heber and other routes including Craig and Fort Duchesne. The truck was loaded with about 100 sacks or 11 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Mack" McCaslin
Stantons
Heber
Litte Emma
Craig
Fort Duhcesne
Water Works Sate Of Vernal News Spreads Local Buzz
Thirty years ago Vernal reports describe new water works plans and oil springs nearby. A Vernal Opera House crowd fills the mayoral cradle of Uintah Blake academy graduates with thirteen completing the class.
Red Cross Leader Mary Allen Visits Vernal for Chapter Meet
Mrs Mary Alston Allen state Red Cross head for Utah attends Vernal Uni ted County Chapter meeting in United State Bank building. Ray Duke presides as Allen urges Junior program volunteer service first aid life saving roll call and tourist aid. A follow up meeting is set for June 5 to discuss Red Cross issues and organize committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Alston
Allen State Red Cross
Vernal
Mary Alston Allen
Red Cross
Utah
United County
Uinted State Bank
Ray Duke
Allen
The
Hoover
Barton Payne
Duke
Robert Witmer
Ward White
Qlsen Bos
Hu Ratliff
John N Davis
Olds Weeks
RC Cooper
Wallis
George Guild
Sth
Jime
Vernal Sees Poppy Day Proclamation By Mayor Calder
Mayor H B Calder proclaims Saturday May 29 as Poppy Day in Vernal urging citizens to wear red memorial poppies and donate to disabled veterans and bereaved families through the American Legion Auxiliary while honoring local World War I and II fallen servicemen and their memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal
H. B Calder
H B Calder
J the Cy
American Legion Auxiliary
Memorial Day Program At Vogue Music Hall
A memorial day program will be held at 2 pm on Saturday May at the Vogue Music Hall. Talks will honor departed ex servicemen under the direction of the Ladies Auxiliary of Wilheck Post No 12 American Legion with Mrs Ward White as chairman. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vogue
Ladies Auxiliary of
Wilheck
Arthur Woolley Returns from Diamond Mountain Camp
Arthur Woolley has left his father's sheep camp on Diamond Mountain this spring and returned to his home in Vernal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Woolley
Diamond Mountain
Vernal
Deep Test Well Spudded in Rangely Colorado
The California Company spudded in on Monday at their deep test oil well at Rangely Colorado four days earlier than planned. A large crowd witnessed the start of drilling to prove the Rangely field to 1600 feet if needed. The drill progresses with 25 inch bore and skilled Pacific coast drillers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Califormas Company
California
Rangely
Colo
Pacific Coast
Pennsylvania
Salt Lake
Raven Ol! Company
John A Brant
J R Stewart
Wayne Burdick
Leanire
White River
Uintah High School Reports Successful Year
Uintah High School closes a year marked by challenges and growth under Principal L. G Noble. The musical program expanded under Lloyd Winn with band orchestra costumes and fundraising. domestic arts and home nursing projects flourished under Miss Fires guiding sewing, painting, and home decoration efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sesson
Lloyd Winn
Miss Fires
Utahan Dies Twice Yet Is Counted Living in Forest Service Tale
The Wasatch supervisor AQ Nord reads his own obituary in newspapers on two occasions. Born February 19, 1893 near Rigby Idaho, Nord served in World War I, earned forestry roles in Targhee and Ashley national forests, and in December moved to Salt Lake as Wasatch supervisor after a long career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AQ Nord
Wasatch National Forest
Mark Twain
Nord
Teton
Idaho
Ranger Nord
Boise
Norda
New York
Puscania
France
Tusania
Mr Nord
R.gby
Spokane
Wash
Fremont County
Links Business College
Idah Falls
Forest Service
Targhee National Forest
Porcupine District
Targhee
Victory District
14Th Company
20Th Engineers
Moulin Engelbert
Vingnes Nievre
Nievre
Grey's River
Star Valley
Wryoming
Wyomung Forest
Kemmerer
Ashley National Forest
Vernal
Wasatch Forest
Salt Lake
Williams Family Visit Frames Provo Stopover
Mr and Mrs Henry Williams and daughters Fazel and Edith, formerly of Vernal now in Provo, visited friends and relatives this week. They came to see Mrs Williams Brother, Mrs Perry, at Mrs Tom Caldwell's home. Hazel Williams teaches in Payson public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Williams
Fazel
Edith
Vernal
Provo
Williams
Mra Perry
Tom Caldwell
Hazel
Paysan
Accident at Daniels Canyon Returns from Contests
Students Glen Guymon Lowell Fox and Weldon Bastian returned from a state contest in Salt Lake when their car, driven by Fox, swerved after uneven brake adjustment. It struck a telephone pole tearing the top off and toppled into rocks damaging two wheels. After repairs they continued home and arrived safely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Guymon
Lowell Fox
Weldon Bastian
Salt Lake
Daniels Canyon
Guymons
Fox
Qustman
Provo
Water Larceny Trial Ends With Fine Imposed
At the Tridell school house on a Wednesday in May the case against Joseph Justice for water larceny concluded with a guilty verdict. Justice faced Harrison Justice as the complaining witness and Hugh W Cohen the county attorney prosecuted. Senator Ray Dillman defended. A fine of 35 dollars was imposed and the case is appealed to the district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tridell
Justice of the Peace
B Bartlett
Joseph Justice
Harrison
Hugh W Cohen
Ray Dillman
Rooks Couple and Mira James Chivers Visit Salt Lake City
Mr and Mrs Archle B Rooks with Mira James Chivers spent days in Salt Lake City for business and pleasure. Mr Rooks purchased a new A B K three ton International truck to haul gasoline from Rangely to Vernal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archle B Rooks
Mira James Chivers
Salt Lake City
Rooks
Rangely
Am Legion Meeting Sets June 4 at Lapoint
Witbeck Post plans a June 4 meeting at Lapoint with Commander Leon P. Christensen presiding. A report on ex servicemen graves seeks government headstones and improved markers. Volunteers Davis and Jensen will handle cemetery improvements as flags for Fourth of July and Washington bicentennial events are discussed. The post covers Uintah county including Lapoint and Tridell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Leon P. Christensen
Jack Melbourn
John N Davis
Richard Jensen
Washington
Legion
Legion and Auxiliary
Lapont
Lepoint
Tridell
Witbeck Post
Uintah County
Kenneth Marshall Dies of Heart Failure in Naples
Kenneth Marshall eight year old son of Mr and Mrs James Marshall died Monday from heart trouble. He was born in Vernal and attended school in Naples. Survived by parents and siblings Clinton Francis Merle Vera Ellen James and Ethel. Ailton Marshall BYU professor attended the funeral set for Thursday May 21 at 10 o clock in the Naples ward chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth
James Marshall
Vernal
Naples
Clinton
Francis Merle Vera
Ellen
James
Ethel
Ailton Marshall
BYU
Naples Ward
Linwood Roy Honored Student at Moses Brown School
Thorms G Smith of Linwood Utah ranks high at Moses Brown School for Boys in Providence R I with an average above 2 per cent for the last period. He has maintained top scholastic standing since the year begins and was elected to the Student Activities Committee. Previously at Arden Preparatory Brazenland New Jersey he was noted as the best scholar. He is the son of Mr and Mrs EKelth Smith of Linwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah High School
L. G Noble
Tar
Providence
R. I.thorms G Smith
Linwood
Utah
Moses Brown School
Ralston Thomas
Smith
Moses Brown
Mr and Airs Ekelth Smith
A V Lewis Makes Business Trip to Halt Lake City
A. V. Lewis traveled to Halt Lake City on Wednesday for a business engagement. The trip focused on meetings with local firms and potential partnerships in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. V Lewis
Lake City
State and Forest Service Plan Vernal Manila Road Improvements
Officials from the Ashley National Forest Service and the State Road Commission, including Supervisor J HR Stewart and R A Gillis, along with Ed L Oaks, inspected the Vernal Manila road to decide season upgrades. The project will spend 1200 to 1500 dollars on the Feltch springs to summit dugway, then extend to Crush Creek gorge, with continued maintenance to keep the route open. The Vernal Manila route links Green River and Rock Springs with the AS40 and Lincoln highway, offering a shorter path to Yellowstone Park and saving over 100 miles versus the Salt Lake route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J HR. Stewart
Ashley National Forest Service
R. A. Gillis
Mission
Ed L. Oaks
Manila
Esssantine
Feltch Springs
Forest Road
Crush Creek
Vernai
Uintah Stake Clinches First in MIA Retold Story Contest
Paul Batty of Glines won first place in the MIA Vanguard retold story contest at Price. Herman Roper for the Men’s public speaking from Glines placed second. Price couples dominated the dancing finals with Roosevelt stake also showing strong results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah
MIA
Price
Paul Batty
Glines
MIA Vanguard
Herman Roper
Sydney Calder
O'Donnell Goodrich
Naples
Maud Woolley
Charles Henderson
Second Weed
Roosevelt Atake
Castle Gate Project Withdrawn for Homestead Entry
Lands in Uintah Duchesne Carbon and Wasatch counties including Lelind Beach and South Myton Bench are withdrawn from entry for restoration under the Castle Peak Project. Only qualified ex servicemen may enter under the 1930 resolution for 91 days, after which unentered lands may be opened to public appropriation. No preentry preference rights exist except as stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Peak
United States Department
Uintah
Duchesne
Carbon
Wasatch Counties
Lelind Beach
South Myton Bench
Hing Family Trip to See Son at Wasatch Academy
Mr and Mrs William Hing of Watson traveled to Pleasant this week to visit their son and his sisters who have been at Wasatch Academy this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hing
Watson
MS Pleasant
Wasatch Academy
Mrs Noble and Principal Leave Vernal for Provo
Mrs L G Noble was in Vernal for the school closing and left last Friday with Principal Noble for Provo where Mr Noble plans to attend summer school at Berkeley California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
L. G Noble
Vernal
Noble
Provo
Berkley
California
Washington Bicentennial Pageantry Initiative Gains Momentum
The United States George Washington Bicentennial Commission begins planning for Washingtons 200th birthday in 1932. It aims to bring celebrations to communities through plays and pageants while ensuring accuracy and broad participation. Perc y J Gurrell leads the pageantry department and seeks notices from groups nationwide to receive ready material, though delivery is not expected before next autumn due to preparation time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
George Washington
Licentennial Commission
Percy J Gurrell
George Washington Vicentenial Commission
Department of Pageantry
Aee
Plana
Boy Scouts of Uintah Basin Plan Big Out Camp
The Boy Scouts of Uintah Basin plan a camp at Big Springs Camp Uintah Canyon from Monday through Saturday July 18 under Timpanogos district council supervision. Scout Executive Wallace Calder announces details and urges troop leaders to confirm boy participation and return postal cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah Basin
Big Springs
Tirtah Canyon
Boy Scouts
Uintah Canyon
Beout
Wallace Calder
Timpanogos District Council
Timpanogos
United States
Big Spring
A. A. Anderson
Lence
Uintah Acout
Wallis Family Reunion Honors Departing Mission Pair
Salt Lake City hosts a reunion for Mr and Mrs James H Wallis in gratitude for their upcoming England mission and wedding anniversary. Family gathering at Liberty Park and a temple Square hotel banquet preceded their departure to Washington DC and then aboard the Leviathan to England. Wallis will serve as patriarch for the European mission while Mrs Wallis engages in Relief Society work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
James H. Wallis
Salt Lake City
Liberty Park
Temple Square
Wallis
Galt Lake City
Washington, DC
James B. Wallis
New York
Dougherty Street
W “O
London
I Wallis
Wells
Winkler retrieves daughters from Wasatch Academy
Jack Winkler of Watson went to Art Pleasant early this week to bring home his daughters Nila and Patsy who have been attending Wasatch Academy for the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Winkler
Watson
Art Pleasant
Nila
Patsy
Wasatch Academy
Twenty Years Ago in Vernal Salt Lake Wedding and Local Happenings
Twenty years ago Susie Stringhai and Marion Schaffer wed in Salt Lake City and plan to live near Roosevelt. Mrs June Gardiner Ail red births a girl. Pat Merkley and family moved to Roosevelt and opened a barber shop. Nile Hughes, a civil engineer, located in Vernal. Leon Pack returned from Salt Lake City for a short visit. Forest Service hires men to build a telephone line to the mountain. Violet Catherine Johnson married Daniel Silvester Carpenter, a notable spring social event. Sarah A Searls sold land in Dry Fork to Elisha Campbell and will reside on the reservation. Joseph Atwad sold holdings in Baggs and returned to Ashley. The elder mill and other hindrances block the shortest path home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie Stringhai
Marion Schaffer
Salt Lake
Roosevelt
June Gardiner
Pat Merkley
Pat
Nile Hughes
Vernal
Hughel
Leon Pack
Salt Lake City
Forest Service
Violet Catherine Johnson
Daniel Silvester Carpenter
Tom Johnson
Ver‘nal
Mr Carpenter
Grant [Junction
Uintah Railway
Sarah A Searls
Ingland
Dry Fork
Elisha Campbell
Searle
Joseph Atwad
Baggs
Colorado
Ashley
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Jenne
Er Artsos
Thecely
Charles Hit
Hattle Perry
Frederick G Bingham Maud Fat
Uintah Creamery
Ponthader
Ied and
Progressive Music Department
A,g Nord
Danels Canyon
Kenneth Marshall
Linwood Roy
State and Forest Service
Manila Road
Castle Gate
Homestead
Boy Scouts of
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