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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1937

Page

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Memorial Day Program Sunday At Dino Quarry

A Memorial Day observance at the Dinosaur Quarry site, sponsored by the Verna Junior Chamber of Commerce, features two speakers from Balk Lake City and Wyoming. The Uintah High School band, directed by Lloyd Winn, will perform. Rev Willard Spence chairs the committee. The program starts 3:30 p.m. with musical selections, invocations, speeches by Perry W Jenkins and Ven. Wm. P. Bultzley, national and local dignitaries, and a patriotic chorus. The event honors Dr Earl Douglass, his father and sister. UHS band will provide transport, and American Legion members handle grave decorations and flag presentation.

Dinosaur No~Yonsl Monument Verna Junior Chamber of Commerce Willard Spence Balk Lake City Wyoming Uintah High School Lloyd Winn Musec OHS Hyrum B. Calder Unital Stake Prema RR. Henderson Perry W. Jenkins Pinedale UHS Addres PF. Bultzley Utah Salt Lake City America Ray E. Dillman Roosevelt Earl Douglass Dinosaar Chamber of Commerce Douglass Comimander J. A. Cheney Sons’of the American Revolution Junior Chamber of Commerce

Lapoint Chapel Nears Completion and Dedication

Lapoint chapel construction progresses after five years with painting pews curtains and electric fixtures installed A March 1933 application to the First Presidency to fund a 19000 building and a June foundation start mark milestones James C Hiscking is releaved as bishop Jeremiah Harrison becomes bishop pro tem A building committee comprising Delroy Angus James G Hacking Willan Sprouse and A W Norton leads fundraising efforts including a UBSC dinner and a boxing bout Roy Taylor and others assist The MILA fundraises for a 1700 heating plant In 1936 the Lapoint chapel pig club raises substantial funds Work resumes and a lighting plant will precede the dedication

Jerry Harrison James C. Hiscking Jeremiah Harrison Roy Taylor Arthur Curtis Delroy Angus James G. Hacking Willan Sprouse A. W. Norton Relief Society UBSC William Sprouse Vernal MILA Lapoint Chapel Pig Club James C. Allred

Vernal Rodeo Committee Heads Named for Annual Show

Vernal Rodeo executives chose committee chairs at a recent meeting. Finance DeVere Carroll. advertising Clyde Nelson Wilson Murray. bucking John Jorgensen Alvin Werks. racing Otis Weeks. parade Howard Caldwell. roping Lee Bennion H E Seeley Sidney Morrison. hazing Austin White. tickets Tom Karren Pari Muluni P L Cowan. concessions J Anderson producing Ciare Fletcher. advisory J A Cheney Ralph Watson Secre tary bookkeeper Bank of Vernal. Rodeo dates set for September 9 10 and 11 with Memorial Day service led by J R Douglass at the church.

DeVere Carroll Clyde Nelson Wilson Murray John Jorgensen Alvin Werks Otis Weeks Parade Howard Caldwell Lee Bennion H. E. Seeley Sidney Morrison Austin White Tom Karren P. L. Cowan J. (. Anderson

Meeker Lions to Meet Vernal Club at Luncheon Friday

Meeker Lions Club hosts Vernal Lions Club at a Friday night luncheon and dance at the Imperial Hall Meeker County families assist in Mormon cricket fight with lighted program and entertainment planned by visiting club members The event aims to strengthen ties between Meeker and Vernal as US 40 road plans and regional cooperation are noted in the report

Meeker Lions Vernal Club Blue Mountain Diamond Mountain Uintah Distrct Erasing Board Vernal CCC County Board Grazing Board CCC Henry Wallace Secretary of the Interior Uintah COC Wallace Colorado Moffatt CCG A Down Price Creek Boundry Pridsy Vernal Lions Club Meeker Sons Meeker Vernal Masgiadona Meeker- Rangely Highway Arhby Valley

Uintah High School Holds Fourteenth Commencement

The Uintah High School fourteenth annual commencement held Friday evening in the UHS Auditorium featured 69 graduates presented by Principal H. Ms. Lundell. The program, entirely student produced, showed department activity dioramas and earned hearty applause. Awards included Don Ball receiving the L. H. Atlan meritorious award a $100 scholarship. Howard Lewis as outstanding boy. Deon Hatch and Agneta Nor Estled receiving pen and pencil sets. Enid Tambert honored as outstanding Junior girl with a ring from the Faculty Women's League.

University of Life Uintah High School UHS H. Ms. Lundell Don Ball L. H. Atlan Lynn Pack Howard Lewis Fe Deon Hatch Agneta Nor Bach Enid Tambert

Poppy Day Poppies Prepared by Disabled Veterans

Poppies worn in memory of World War dead will be distributed on Poppy Day May 3. Witbeck Post No 1 American Legion Auxiliary received crepe paper replicas from Salt Lake City where disabled veterans made them. The flowers symbolize sacrifices on the French and Flemish battlefields. The program provides employment for disabled men and supports dependent families, with emphasis on those under or without government compensation.

Witbeck Post No. 1 American Legion Auxiliary Veterans Hospital Salt Lake City France Flanders J. Emery Johnson The Auxiliary

Vernal Bread Becomes Popular in Uintah Basin

Vernal Milk and Butter Used to Make Local Bread Mother’s Bread from City Bakery of Vernal gains wide popularity in Uintah Basin and Northwestern Colorado for its flavor freshness and longer lasting quality. Hundreds of loaves bake daily for legal consumption with pure ingredients and distinctive baking method. Camping parties and outfits use large quantities of Mother’s Bread boosting local product.

Vernal Uintah Basin Colorado Uintah County

Death of A C Boyle Sr at Vernal Hospital

A C Boyle Sr 88 father of Dr A C Boyle Jr superintendent at Dinosaur National Monument died Sunday at a Vernal hospital after a brief illness. Born January 17 1869 in Kirtland Indiana he moved to Utah in 1849 and later lived in Millcreek. He was a carpenter and millwright who traveled for selling companies. Survived by a daughter four sons many grandchildren and great grandchildren Funeral held at the Egyptian Burial Gardens near his old home.

Albert GO. Boyle, Sr A. C. Boyle Dinosaur National Monument Boyle Kirtland Ind Utah Tie Elizabeth Boon Galt Lake City Mill i Creek Bayle Egyppian

Jenny Lind's Grave Buried in Malvern England

Swedish nightingale Jenny Lind is reported buried in Malvern England. The note places her final resting spot in the English town, reflecting public interest in the singer's last rites and memorial.

Jenny Lind Nightin'gale Malver England

River Victims Located Near Scene of Death

Bodies recovered from the Green River tragedy near the Stewart ferry six miles below Ouray. Thomas McKenna found Tuesday evening near two miles downstream. Hank Stewart recovered Wednesday morning after a drift through the gorge. Sheriff J Emery Johnson led a 40 to 60 person search from Stewart ferry to the gorge. Rewards totaling 650 and 46100 were posted for the recovery of each body. Funeral plans arranged by Leota ward bishopric and Vernal Lodge No 24 IOOF. Hank Stewart, born May 1, 1868 at the Blars ranch, was a famed plainsman associated with Ed Lee and Preston G. Nutter.

Green Flger Stewart Ferry Owmy Thomas McKenna Nerver Hank Stewart Matt Curry Stewart McKenna J. Emery Johnson Austin W. Wardle Merla McKenna Dole Nll Mo~ Hkeny Vernet City Uintah Leots Leota Ward Blewart Roosevelt Chapel Award Vernal Lodge Roosevelt Swain Vernal Green River Ouray Utah Gluckmen Ed Lee Preston G. Nutter Nine Mile Country Els Qreen Waa John Henry Hank" Stewart Miona Blar Binneon Phe

Graduation at Alterra High Sets Attendance Record

Alterra High School held a graduation on Thursday evening May 20 with the largest crowd yet in the auditorium. Twenty five graduates received diplomas as Principal Duane P. Anderson presented the class flag pole project and alumnus speaker Ray Evans from South Summit High addressed the graduates.

Alterra High School Duane P. Anderson Alterra Ray Evans iSouth Summit High School Lynn Morrill Raymond Bolton Ora Bastian Elaine Bastian John G. Bolton June Burchell Lynn Morrills Little Red Schoolhouse Erma Caldwell Sylvie Eskind Velms Hullinger DbuAne P. Anderson Raya Hyans Jim Fect Lynn Biorriti Exigertia Brough June Birewell Howard Blumer Oza Bastian John Houston Merle Bracken Newell Mckee Holle Haut Rae Smith Donna Biselow Everett Thacker James Anepulos Sylvia Eckind Harold Womack Velma Hullinger Fern Lewis Barta Merkley Zota Mullins Vera Rogoe

Stores to Close Monday Vernal Merchants Observe Memorial Day

Merchants of Vernal have agreed to close their places of business on Memorial Day May 31 so residents can participate in the day’s exercises and visit the cemeteries.

Vernal Gil

UBIC and Indian Fair Combine at Fort Duchesne Utah

Uintah Basin plans unite the UBIC and Indian Fair to form a joint three day celebration August 30 to September 1 at Fort Duchesne. The event will be free to all, featuring lectures, exhibits, pageantry and dances, with equal Indian and white participation and aims to foster cooperation and understanding among residents and government offices.

Interior Department Indian Bureaung Uintaha Ourny Indian Agency Fort Duchtshe lPort Duchesne Ibe Fee Ubic Indian Fair Fort Duenesne UBIC Indian Fair Partontsaree

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Dinosaw Quarry Yen. W. F. Bulkley Heavy Imperial Crown King George VI Medicrire Bank of Vernal J. R. Douglass Alvin Weeks Ftret the Holy Spirit Randlett Joan W. Weaver Bulkley Ithe Arlington National Cemetery A. C. Boyle, Sr Robinson High Court Supreme Court Willig van Davanter Joseph T. Robinson Dem. Ark Senate Judiciary Congress Alterra High C. C. Wrig Uintah Ey Ourny Agency Fort Duchesne van Devanter Senata Willa van Devanter Suprema New Deal
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