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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1936

Page

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Uintah High School Graduation Program Details

Uintah High School plans a diploma ceremony Friday featuring a full graduate lineup. The event includes the board member presenting diplomas, a student invocation, overture by the band, and the curriculum interpreted across departments. The oration The Web of Time will be by Bessie Jane Soward with student awards and a senior benediction.

Uintah High School Everry Board of Education WHS Donald Gale Interuction Flakre Goodiich Ate Nina Blank Chanics Bessie Jane Soward FWS Awads Uhs L H Allan Awad Hymn Hall Parewell Cass Benediction Shurley Price

Utah Fishing Outlook: Record Planting Under WPA Aid

Utah officials announce a major fish stocking push for 1936 with 5 million legal sized trout from 7 to 12 inches due to expanded hatchery capacity funded by the Works Progress Administration. Hatcheries in Weber, Salt Lake, Uintah, Wasatch, and other counties will stock streams and lakes statewide to improve fishing across Utah.

State Department Utah Works Progress Administration Fish and Game Department Ate Ache Weber Salt Lake Utah Arfield Wagrie Uintah Wasatch Welder Summit Jumb Seer Terocks

CCC and Farmers To Kill Rodents In Uintah Basin

In Uintah Basin work to eradicate prairie dogs and deer mice began May 11 with Virgil Johnson and Preston Hale arriving in Vernal to lead a summer survey. A cooperative effort between CCC camp crews and local farmers aims for 100 percent rodent extermination, coordinated by George Hicks, Unginger Bollwinkel, and Sigle, with Keetch and Hale directing county and field operations.

Uintah County Virgil Johnson Salt Lake Preston Hale Iwvey Vernal George Hicks Unginger Bollwinkel Mr Sigle Biological Survey Prim Bureau R Keeteh Luey Uintah Basin Keetch Ifate Camp Hale Farm Board

Miriam Young Elected UHS Student Body President

Miriam Young daughter of District Attorney and Mrs Dallas Young won the UHS student body race for the 1928-37 term on Friday. She led the Dashing Utes ticket against Doug Noel, with Lorna Anderson elected vice president and Dan Price named chief of police. Georgia Milburn was chosen secretary in the Dash ing Utes slate. Ardith Johnson won business manager against Verdin Singleton. It marked the first time in years a full ticket was elected.

Miriam Young Daugher Diseich Dallas 11 Young UMS Leti Wainst Doug’ Noel Miss Youn Utes Noel Warriors Lorna Anderson Agnsta Norgard Dan Price Woodrow Merkley Georgia Milburn

Donald Noel Chosen as President of Ag Club

Uintah chapter of Future Farmers of America held an election Monday electing Donald Noel president for 1936 37 with Jack Powell as vice president Clyde Hansen secretary treasurer Jay Hall reporter Marion Hall watch dog Clair Ropkins vocational agriculture teacher outlined summer program and the annual trip to Yellowstone National Park planned for July Fourth to Twenty fourth with the ride to be taken by club members

Uintah Future Farmers America Donald Noel Jack Powell Clyde Hansen Jay Hall Marion Hall Clair Ropkins Yellowstone National Park

Uintah School Board Inspects District Buildings

Uintah School Board and Superintendent L Noble conducted an inspection of district school buildings on Monday and Tuesday. Repairs will start after school ends to have all units ready for fall reopening. Most repairs involve roofing and plumbing. goal is safety and readiness for the new term. The plan includes restocking ponds with roughly one million fish this year as part of the school's ponds program.

Uintah School Board L. @ Noble

Roosevelt and Uintah Stakes Enjoy Outing

More than 400 boys from Roosevelt and Uintah stakes gathered at Merkley grove in Ash ley canyon for a day of storytelling, hikes, and games led by local leaders and Pioneer presenters. The event featured Meeker massacre tales, a pageant The Restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood and a devotional closing. Bishop Cannon praised the program and leaders from Roosevelt stake also voiced appreciation.

Ashley Canyon Ward Uintah Roosevelt Western Cannon East Lake City Thomas Bingham Tsaag Burton TP Dillman Philip Stringham J William Workman Merkley Grove Old Ash Caryon Bingham Stringham Canyon Mfe Ashey Valley Dillman Meeker Towiut L C Thorne A U Taylor Ashley National Forest Sheldon Bergeson J M Tandell UMS H Guant West Vernal Seminary Clwood A Gee Cannon Stella Richards Archie Johnson Hugh W | Colton Uintah Stake Roosevelt Stake DB O Colton Ray BH Dillman Weber T Hall 5 P Dillman

Democratic Delegates Chosen for Ogden Meet at Vernal

Twelve delegates were chosen at the Democratic primary held at the courthouse on Saturday to attend the Democratic State Convention in Ogden next Saturday. David Calder presided as Uintah county central committee chairman with Eldred Johnson as secretary. Delegates named include Floyd Nou, AN Johnson, David Calder, J R Douglass, Dallas Young, Clyde Johnson, D P Maher, Mrs D F Maher, Ray G Labrum, Andrew Vernon, Hugh Oyens, and Mrs Hugh Owens. Delegates go uninstructed.

Court House Ogden David Calder Uintah County

Few Drivers Comply With Testing Law

Two thirds of the inspection period have passed and only about a quarter of the state’s vehicles have been inspected. RW Grove, superintendent of the state highway patrol, reported 23 055 vehicles with inspection tags through Tuesday and estimated 100 000 resident owned vehicles exist. The period ends May 31, with motorists needing stickers to avoid arrest after June 1.

RW Grove State Highway Patrol Groa

Opening League Baseball Game To Be Played Sunday

The Uintah Jatin Baseball League opens with Vernal against Roosevelt on Sunday at 2:30 PM per league officers. Other Sunday games include Bridgeland at Duchesne and Dinosaur Camp at Myton while Myron Roosevelt rests. Captain Merrill Fox lists Williams, Williamson, Fox, Siddeway, Lyman, Bingham, Brinkley, Madlock, Abplanalp, Lux. Dr Stevens umpiring. J R Douglass leads the Vernal club.

Uintah Jatin Baseball League Roosevelt Diamond Pair Grounds Bridgeland Duchesne Dinosaur Camp Myron Roosevelt Merrill Fox Everett Willams Shirl Williamson Lawrence Siddeway Paul Lyman Tony Bingham Joe Brinkley Kenneth Madlock James Feld Tom Lux J. W. Stevens J R Douglass Vernal Baseball Club P & Cogan Glenn H Miller Catt+ Davis

Poppies sold in Vernal Saturday by Legion Auxiliary

The American Legion Auxiliary will run a poppy sale on Saturday in Vernal led by Mrs. A I Lewis. The crepe paper flowers honor World War I veterans in France, made by disabled veterans with little government pay. sales funds aid those in need while giving workers a meaningful activity and community support.

Vernal American Legion Auxiliary Mra A I. Lewis France Httle

U H Faculty Play Draws Large Crowds at Two Performances

The VHS Faculty Play Bilis! attracted big audiences on Thursday and Friday. Myles C Judd led the drama department in a three act comedy with strong ensemble turns by Principal Ht M Twindell and Miss Helen Mangleson, as well as Miss Maud Snell and Prof Lloyd Winn in supporting roles.

Bilis Myles C Judd Dramatic Art Department Florida Mr Dudd Bille Hargrave John Marsprave M Twindell Hargrave Helen Mangleson Alice Misa Marie Singleton Stosn Maud Snell Sam Eustase Liojd Winn Bestrice Sloan Ethelyn Larson Harold F Hullinger Elwood A Gee Doatswain BA Childs P F Lambert Clair R Hopkins Helen Calder UHS

Idaho Youth Sentenced on Wednesday

District Judge George Christen of Pike sentenced Titeman B Forbes 28 of North York Idaho to an indeterminate term at the state penitentiary from one to ten years for larceny of a horn and saddle belonging to Nile Ainge of Jensen. Forbes last week stole a torch coupe parked in front of a hotel in Ogden and, after a chase, the saddle and hose were recovered.

George Christensen Pike Titeman B Forbes North York Idaho State Nile Ainge Jensen Ainge Watson

Stake Honor Night Held at UHS Monday

Large crowd attends MIA Stake Honor Night at VHS auditorium with nine teleleax episodes showing MIA activities. Maeser ward performs Dancing led by Muriel B Wallis, Second ward by Orfa Johnson and Alta Wardle, First ward directed by Marguerite Colton, others lead hobbies reading public speaking and storytelling. Myles EB Judd reads continuity. Elva Davis and Mable Stagg organize. soloists include Howard Lewis and Frank R Walser. Evening Prayer by Lloyd Winn choir. Era drive report by Leonard Perry. gifts presented by Ddr Driver E Smith and Mrs Wanis Myr Perry. Uintah stake wins $40 prize for Era sales. recognition at conference planned.

MIA Stake VHS Stake ofMfteers MIA Maeser Ward Muriel B Wallis Second Ward Orfa Johnson Alta Wardle First Ward Marguerite Colton L G Noble Jensen May Bingham Vella Smith Irving Roy Luingham George Mille Cam Hid Chargs Melita Leonard Perry HW B Calder E Smith Wanis Myr Perry Uintah General Doards MIA of

Uintah Scout Camporee Set For May 28 29

Seven Uintah district Boy Scout troops will join for a two day Camporee with hikes overnight camping and day outings. The event is planned by Utah National Parks Council and discussed at the Vernal Scout meeting chaired by B M Lunde. Scouts will assemble May 28 at City Park to receive hike instructions before departing in troop formation. the route and destination remain secret.

Uintsh District Boy Scouts Utah National Parks Council Timpanogos Council Vernal First Ward B M Lunde Tridel Lapaint Jensen Ashley Valley

National Head of Auxiliary to Visit Utah on May 29

Mrs Eva Ashton announces that Melgilla Mucklestone of Chicago, national president of the American Legion Auxiliary, will visit Salt Lake City on Friday May 23 to meet the Utah department. A banquet at the Newhouse Hotel at 7:00 p.m. will honor the visitor, with Mrs Ashton presiding. Muckle Kene will appear on KSL at 3:45 p.m. and KOVL at 6:00 p.m. on May 29, with Mrs Ashton speaking on both stations.

Eva Ashton Utah American Legion Auxiliary Melgilla Mucklestone Chicago Salt Lorey New= house Ashton Salt Lake Umea Wil Muckle~ Kene KSL KOVL Amtrican Legion Auxilary Miss Mestone American Legion Mucklestone vMce Cook County Council of the Auxiliary

Annual Daily Vacation Church School Begins At Community Houses

The Klogsbury Community Church sponsors a two week Daily Vacation Church School starting next Wednesday morning May 27 at the Community House. Rev Wizard Spence says students from preschool to high school will attend, with Miss Wilson and Milas Ball leading activities in arts crafts music and storytelling at forenoons. The program aims to offer supervised recreation self expression and less formal routine than regular weekday schooling, drawing in broad public participation.

Chuch Klogsbury = Community Church Wizard Spence

Equalization Board Urges Protestants to Meet on Set Dates

The county board of commissioners will meet as a board of equalization on May 22 and June dates to hear tax protests. Protestants are urged to meet on one of the dates. Appeals from decisions go to the State Tax Commission by June 25. The State Tax Commission begins work the first week in July. The board has no jurisdiction after June 20. Arthur Wiscombe of Roosevelt visited Vernal on Wednesday.

Board of County Commissioners Board of Equalization State Tax Commission Noel Fom R E Mammond Pommence Hammond Counts Board Rtegular Tax Commission

Farmers Plan To Raise Land For Reservoirs

Welfare meeting at Vernal First Ward chapel chaired by President Hf G Calder discussed water resource conservation aligned with LDS self help. A committee led by Theo Johnson will gather signers to petition canal stockholders for up to 500 per acre assessments in 1930 to fund Ashley Valley reservoir construction with 25000 acres under cultivation and $125,600 working capital anticipated.

Vernal Hf G Calder LDS Church Theo Johnson Brian Good+ Uch Ernest Caton Petitans Irrigation Company Asheley Valley Ashley Valley

Vernal Jr. C of C Qualifies For National Charter

At a Monday night meeting the Vernal Junior Chamber of Commerce formed, qualifying enough men ages 21 to 35 as charter members to apply for a national charter. Dr. W. K Bullock named director, with Donald F. Barr as president. Regular meetings set for the second and fourth Mondays. next meeting to decide club projects.

Vernal Junior Chamber of Commerce National Junior Chamber of Commerce W. K Bullock Donald F. Barr

Life in a Big City vs Small Town

A short quip from Olivia Times contrasts life in a city and a town. It notes cars and crowds in the city versus gossip in the town, highlighting social noise and intrusion in both settings.

Autoa Olivia Times

Uintah Basin Medical Society Holds Meeting at Duchesne

Uintah Basin Medical association members met in Duchesne on Sunday to hear papers from state association representatives from Salt Lake City. Attendees included Duchesne’s Rok Jr Cline and doctors W i Bullocy, John Clark of Vernal, and Patterson of Ft Duchesne, while Was mute due to recent major surgery at the Veteran's hospital in Salt Lake City.

Uintah Basin Medical Society Duchesne City Uintah Basin Medical Association Duchesne State Medical Association Balt Lake City The Basin Medical Association Rok Jr Cline W i Bullocy John Clark Vernal Patterson 1Veteran’s Galt Lake

Also Mentioned on This Page

CCC Miriam Young Ag Club U. H Freeman Forbes Jensen Farmer Christensen Bac Scout Arernight Thorne M. Mucklestone National President Legion Auxiliary Equalization Board Arthur Wiscombe Tve
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