Reservoirs and Drift Fences Under Construction by Grazing Service
The Brown reservoir near Dates Knowles in Willow Creek area progresses toward completion with bids opening. Grazing Service foreman Reed Wilson reports 4600 yards of terry work laid and more drift fences planned under federal rain control.
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Knowles
Willow Creek
Tor
Wilne Larsen
Tertiy
Gravier Hoth
Cdi
Mio Larsen
Fark Gingen
Bonazi Pene Deamon
Reed Wilson
Range
Blandva
First And Second Ward Teachers To Hold Canyon Outing
First and Second ward teachers from Vernal and surrounding wards plan a canyon outing on Thursday May 28. An afternoon of volleyball indoor baseball and games precedes a wiener roast and campfire. Transportation will load at 3 pm with a mixed ward turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canyon
Petey
Maren
First Ward
Maeser
Ashley Canyon
Chellus Caldwell
H. 5
Sowa
John Bragg
Homer Robinson
H. M. Lunuel
Ashley Bartlett
C. P. Lewis
Second Ward
Wm. B. Wallis
Fifteen Earn First Aid Certificates At Naples Chapel
Fifteen completed a standard first aid course at Naples chapel under Amelia Manker, Edna Collett, and Mrs. Joseph Parent, per Uintah County first aid chairman Dr. J. W. Stevens. Recipients include Mrs. Josephine Bascom, Beth Goodrich, Mia Kate Goodrich, Vergie Goodrich, Grace Manwaring, Ivy Manwaring, Ada Openshaw, Amy Gardiner, Lucy Gardner, and five juniors under seventeen: Carly Gedrich, Carma Gedrich, Erma Nickell, Fiona Openshaw, Janet Ruppe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naples Chapel
Amelia Manker
Edna Collett
Joseph Parent
J. W. Btevens
Uintah County First Ad
Josephine Bascom
Beth Goodrich
Mia
Kate Goodrich
Vergie Goodrich
Grace Manwaring
Ivy Manwaring
Ada Openshaw
Josephine Openshaw
Amy Gardiner
Lucy Gardner
Carly
Carma Gedrich
Erma Nickell
Fiona Openshaw
Janet Ruppe
John Oliver 99 Veteran Gilsonite And Railroad Worker Died
John Oliver aged 99 longworked in gilsonite and railroad yards in Utah. He lived in Grand Junction Colorado before moving to Utah and died March 7 1942 of aliments incident to age. He served in wartime welfare duties and was survived by four children including a son and a daughter. His body was sent to the University of Utah for burial after brief funeral rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver
Bern
Willace
Uiatahy
Grand Dunction
Colo
University of Utah
Neel
Burke
Local Ward Notes And Meetings In Week Ahead
Community ward notes report upcoming meetings including Primary, stake activities, temple excursion plans for June, and a Safe Drivers Award for a company employee. Attendance at the stake outing, temple excursion planning, and measles cases are noted alongside ward leadership changes and a funeral in Provo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly
Viv Arnot
Nile
Lawrence Wardle
Hiness
So Pom
Wanuil
Ward Chaapel
Tom Tinsethy
Ute
Merkey's Pasture
Wille Hofeltz
Wend Johnson
Archie Johnson
Provo
Leo Smith
East Lake Temple
Salt Lake Temple
Mra
Asher
Perry
John
Oot Hall
Idaho
4-H Victory Sewing Club
Mariel Remington
Leta Stmner
Denna Ler Hofeitz
Jelle Johnson
Bulues Winward
Vonda Lee Fletcher
Uintah Basin Junior Livestock Show Draws Large Crowd
A crowded Uintah Basin Junior Livestock Show featured multiple winners across hogs poultry and cattle events. Winners included Merkley, Pitt, Powell, and Merckley in various divisions, with awards for breeding stock and pen of three birds. Visitors noted Hiawatha Camp resident Pope returned from Wyoming after a weeklong trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah Basin
Mage
Merkley
McConkin
Rama
MrConkle
Finuicum
Carer
Croasbred
Foster
Argene Gongser
Hilier Land
Sreonit
Douglas Merkley
Hulon Neking
Poland
China
Everett Pitt
Owen Powell
Powell
Bowailiter
Marvin Smith
Everekt
Pat Hogs
Doyle Johnson
Steds
Paul Calder
Mark Meker
Word Janes
UHS Commencement Exercises Held At Auditorium Friday
UHS seniors were recognized with cultural, religious, and artistic presentations by students including Wayne Bullock Jennis Weeks and Rulon Lind. Performances by Betty trumpet trio LaVerne Ralph Prece and Wilma Swett highlighted the ceremony along with art displays by Gus Hatch and others. Gold medals were awarded to Melvin Hougkinson Eldon Oaks Carma Ross Melba Calder Wilma Swett Ralph Preece Louis Hatch and Mae Fox, with Melvin receiving the L H Allan scholarship of 100 for college reliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne’ Bullock
Jennis Weeks
Rulon Lind
Betty
LaVerne
Ralph Prece
Glen Calder
Reading
Mae Fox
Wilma Swett
Gus Hatch
Vena Smith
Velda Duvall
Livanan
Werkman
Betty Slaugh
Melba Calder
iCarma
Eldon Oaks
Carma Ross
Ralph Preece
Louis Hatch
Melvin
Chipeta Reservoir And Naples Water Projects Await Board Approval
Proposals for the Chipeta Reservoir and Naples water projects move to the Water Facilities Board in Washington for approval after a security administration review. Officials and staff from Calder ironworks and regional offices are involved in the process, with oversight by Ralph Yettey and other local personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chipeta Reservoir
Naples
Water Facilities Board
Washington
Pam Security Administration
Bae Barteria
District Court Proceedings Include Sentences and Estates Actions
District court convened Monday at 10 am with Judge Tadge Dalley presiding. Defendants in a felony pleaded guilty and received penitentiary terms or probation. Petitions for estates and confirmations of sales were granted, including probate actions for Charley Carter and others, with realty and personal property distributions. A Meagher v Sunshine Stand Co case was continued. court recessed June 17, 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tadge Dalley
Young
Win Stanley Dumford
A Hacktt
John Dp
Moulton
Enurl
Flo. Noel
Earl Mean
Wendell MaxNeld
Stanley Funiford
Utntall
Jalt
Charley M Carter
John W. Wrater
John K. Hullork
Michael O. Nasi
Maggie W. McNaughton
Teldnd Boy Chover
Jane Momennian
Rual
Yeond Freestone
Wasateh
Kinmund
Ells J. Bills
George BE. Gartrell
Arthur A. Woolley
Sarah
Druilijard
Abe W |Turner
N J. Meagher
Bunshine Stand
Corporation
Harold Reader
Jana Ray H
J_ Harold Renner
George A. Reed
Inductees Granted 14 Day Furlough After June 15 1942
The War Department announced after June 15 1942 inductees will transfer to the Einstedt Reserve Corps and receive a 14 day government funded furlough to arrange personal affairs including travel lodging and meals. Inductees may choose immediate induction after examination. Communities may honor departing inductees with ceremonies to address defects delaying service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Einstedt Reserve Corps
Draft Board Seeks Arthur Lehr Who Registered Jensen
Local draft board seeks Arthur L Lehr who registered at Jensen and provided address in Oakland California. Information from Chelsea Caldwell secretary of the board notes the drafter’s address may be turned over to the US Attorney General.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Draft Board
Arthur L. Lehr
Jensen
Artha L. Lehr
Nils
Oakland
Cali
Chelsea Caldwell
Realms
Stephen C Perry Appointed County Commissioner
Stephen C Perry is named county commissioner. The report notes weed committee chair Derr M Wantcum and Marvin Smith suggest charging 65 per drum for chemicals to destroy noxious weeds and for small farm plots. Mrs Thomas Blackburn seeks treatment steps for her husband at Tuerculu ms Sanitarium Ogden. Dr Tyree recommends surgery for Mr Blackburn’s lip bone condition. County declines Harald P Dillman house purchase in Gusher. Poulson estate tax matters settled. $74 expense allowances approved for J Ray McKee Alma Preece and Beon P Christensen to attend National Convention of County Commissioners in Hollywood California May 20 21 22 23. Talay Taylor in town reports son Thomas H Taylor has completed radio mechanics training at Scottsfield Alabama and was chosen for further training at Morrison Field West Palm Beach Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W Weaver
Derr M. Wantcum
Marvin Smith
Thomas Blackburn
Blackburn
Ogden
Tyree
Salt Lake City
Talay Taylor
Thomas H.taylor
Army Air Force
Scottsfield
Mr Taylor
Morrison Pledt
West Palm Beach
Florida
Farmers Asked To Gather Scrap Metal and Rubber
Uintah ranchers receive letters from WPA official Ralph C Walker of Roosevelt urging collection of scrap metal and rubber on farms for defense needs. A card accompanies letters for farmers to indicate whether scrap will be contributed or sold. Local notices list upcoming meetings and events for Uintah County through June including Daughters of the Pioneers, club meetings, and county budget dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph C Walker
WPA
Roosevelt
Walker
T ‘Hey
Thurman Elected Democratic Party Chairman On First Ballot
Allen G Thurman won the Democratic chairmanship on the first ballot with 443 votes to Ira A Huggins 300 and N F Josephson 50. Governor Maw denied backing any candidate and urged cooperation with the elected leader. State attendees from Uintah County included Henry Slaugh, Mrs LeRoy Taylor, Ray Labrum, K Bain, and Mrs Stanley Robbins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Thurman
Ira A. Huggins
Ogden
N F. Josephson
Salt Lake
Maw
Rovernor
Uintah County
Henry Slaugh
LeRoy Taylor
Ray Labrum
K_ Bain
Stanley Robbins
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John Oliver
Gilsonite
Disa
Hob Sewards
Inent Aistivutor
Continental of
Ant
Hartford Accident and
Tndemnity Company
Ury Cooper
Barbara Stiriwyvk
Dousie
WRIA
The
Lone Wolf
Bette Davis
Ann Sherdion
Weniell Pope
Hiawatha
Wyomlig
Helis
UHS
Victory Park
Br. Campbell
Roosevelt, Utah
Ralph Yettey Cy Ds
Calder Ir
Toenewry
Loukhevqer
June Bateman
Rupert
Erva Kirk
Plyasit Grove
Beth Richards
Rath Robuins Tris
Ms. Richards
Robbing
Kaysville
Dak Pus Miltand Hill
Stephen C. Perry
Vobue
Carale Loobard
Diel Benny In
Charlie Ruggles
Clarrlane Greenwood
Snob
Shanghai
Tex
Arizona Frontier
Dorothy Laeoar
Wil Holden
Utah
Showalter Motor Company
Vernal, Utah
Phine
Daughters of the Pioneers of
Camp Vernal
Alice Wall
Crystal Lewis
May T. Johnson
Wall
Dora Freestone
Hilda Willams
Bosale Goodrich
Meiling
Jennie Weeks
Laons Club
Commmianenrs
Imperial Hall
Memaorial
Uintah School Board
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Education
McArthur
Wera
Allen G. Thurman
Democrats
Food For Freedom
Ont Couniry
America
Vintah
State Bank
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