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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1937

Page

4

Carving Lincoln Chin at Rushmore Rancher and Judge

Gtowart turned to ranching cattle and horses in Ashley Valley then shifted to placer mining at Horse Shoe Bend on the Green River and ran a ferry by Willow Creek. He bred horses and purebred cattle and served as a race and rodeo judge for years. Survived by widow Et We Wardle Stewart and children Eva Ashton, Van Stewart, Ave don, and a former spouse’s son, with brother George E. Stewart and two grandsons.

Gtowart Horseshoe Bend Green River Willow Creek Ashley Valley Stewart Wardle Stewart Avedon Eva Ashton Vernal National American Legion Auxiliary Utah Legion Auxiliary van Stewart Brigham City Galt Lake Tribune Box Elder County George E. Stewart Fort O' Duchesne

Obituary Notice for Tank Stewart

The text pays tribute to Tank Stewart as a loyal friend with a kind heart and honest character. It notes his willingness to help others, his steadfast nature, and ends with a blessing for his soul to rest until judgment day, signed by Watson Thompson.

Tank Stewart Shepherd Lisa Hhe Watson Thompson

River Victims Located Near Scene of Accident

Mary Ellen Sullivan Stewart recounts a life of early movements from San Bernardino to Mora where her father, a physician, practiced, and later to Puget Sound country. The narrative traces a boyhood with brothers George and others, schooling in Salt Lake City, and a 1897 marriage to Minerva Van Wagoner in Carbon County, followed by travels toward Ashley Valley.

Mary Ellen Sullivan Stewart San Barnadino Calif Mora George Puget Found Tinthe All Hallows College Salt Lake City Carbon County Minerva van Wagoner Ashley Valley Ney Nine Mile Country

Utah Carrier Rules for Highway Use Go Into Effect

Utah Public service commission adopted new rules governing interstate and intrastate trucking. The reforms align motor carrier operations with railroad standards, require tariff filings manifests and bills of lading, limit drivers to eight hours per twenty four except emergencies, and mandate public protection against accidents fire and property damage.

Utah Public Berries Commission Interstat* Conquerce Commission Road Commission

Monday Morning Moffat Train Now Carries First Class Mail

The Craig Lions Club helped establish daily mail service on the Moffat line from Denver to Craig. First class mail from Denver now travels via Craig with twice daily service expanded, reducing prior delays. The community seeks further daily service to Vernal Utah and notes Easern Uinta Basin mail previously routed via Lake City faced 1½ to 2 year delays.

Moffat First Glass Denver Craig Lions Club Craig Ins

Mail schedules sought to link Craig and Jen Uszal for faster service

Fragmentary text notes a plan to carry mail westward from Creig by stage on a shared schedule. It suggests establishing daily mail schedules between Craig and Jen Uszal Craig Empire Courier to improve service from eastern Uln iah Basin towns to the east.

Creig Verna Ulniah Basin Painia Cochin Craig Jen Uszal Craig Empire Courier

Funeral Services Held at Leota for Thomas Wic-Xonna

Funeral services were held at Leota for Thomas Wic Xonna, river victim drowned in May near Ouray. Bishop L Exlund directed the service with a large crowd in attendance. Speakers included Bert Hovey and Key Knight, with musical tributes by Barbara Hovey, Selva, Enetta Exsund, and others. Interment followed at Leota cemetery under Swain Parerat Home supervision.

Leota Thomas Wic- Xonna Es McKenna Ing Seeldent Miles Bee Ouray Ceota Ward L. Exlund Barbara Hovey Selva Enetta Xsiund Viola Exsund Oscar Jensen Calvin Jorgensen Bert Hovey Key Knight Bishop Exlund Bodily

1937 UHS Year Book Dedication to Dramatic Art Instructor

The Uintah year book honors the late Myles E. Judd, longtime dramatic art teacher, with a memorial inscription praising his courage and impact. The 1937 issue features a dinosaur illustration as its theme and lists state officers and editors in recognition of their efforts.

UHS Uintah Myles E. Judd Vergie Goodrich Agneta Norgard Ary Deonateh Verdin Singleton

Alterra High 1937 Year Book Uintah Basin Sketch

The Alterra high school year book highlights pioneer explorers of the Uintah Basin from Escalante 1776 to Cap Eis Pardon Dodds 1873 and Pete Pitman 1877 1937. Editors Lynn Morrill and Shirley Grumba lead the effort.

Alterron Alterra Uintah Basin Escalante William Ashley Fort Robidaux Whiteworks J.C. Fremont Kit Carson Powell Cap Eis Pardon Dodds Pete Pitman Lynn Morrill Shirley Grumba

Postmaster Convention Attendees Travel to Salt Lake

Postmaster Pontha Calder departed for Salt Lake City to attend the Utah State postmasters convention at the Newhouse Hotel on Friday and Saturday. Also attending is Henry J. Chatwin, postmaster at Jensen.

Pontha Calder Salt Lake Utah Rel Athe Newhouse Henry J. Chatwin Jensen

Sinclair Service Station Project Begins In Main Street Move

Work started Tuesday on a $6600 Sinclair service stallion at the corner of Main Street and West Second in Me Greer Willease the station to Sinclair QA company. The white storefront framing rises as a modern addition to Verwat with plans by the architect. Management still undecided.

Carl Greer 3. B Clyde E. Merkley Tridell Verwat Main Street West Second Street Greer Sinclair QA Wll

Humphreys Phosphate Studies Transport Needs For Proposed Plant

Judson S Hubbard of Humphreys Phosphate Company visited last weekend from Denver to review transportation costs for the proposed phosphate plant on Brush Creek north of here. The visit aimed to gauge financing needs and the viability of the plans Humphrey's has worked on for several months.

Judson S. Hubbard Humphrey's Phosphate Company Denver Costa Brush Creek Here Sev

Maimauge Licenses Reported With Pairs

May events include Loren Ray Mckee of Triteli and Merle Cook of Tridel. Vernon Frank Seamon of Toponias and Hazel Lilly Woodward of Apalco. Floyd Detroy Angus of Lapoint and Wilman Mae Smith of Lapoint.

Loren Ray Mckee Triteli Merle Cook Tridel Vernon Frank Seamon Toponias Colo Hazel Lilly Woodward Apalco Floyd Detroy Angus Lapoint Wilman Mae Smith

Summer Band Instruction In Valley Announced

Lloyd Winn will lead a summer band course in Ashley Valley with morning sessions at Ukotah High School from 9 to 11. Afternoon classes begin 1:00 PM at Muneser on Monday and Thursday Ashley Tuesday and Naples Wednesday. The program continues last summer’s work and is free for beginners and advanced students.

Lloyd Winn Ashley Valley Winn Ukotah High School Muneser Om Ashley Jon Naples Winn Wil UNS Arid

Lions Set Boise Convention Dates For District 28

The Lions Club District 28 convention for Utah and Southern Idaho will be in Boise on June 4 with the Boise Club hosting. Vernon Liang Club invited. Dots¢ Club planning entertainment. Richard Osenbaugh of Denver will speak. Governors Blood and Clark on the program. events include stunts, dances, golf, swimming, and entertainment for ladies. Haller Witbeck elected Secretary. Vernal district school board member seat filled by Holler Witbeck after Frank W. Hossack retirement. Meeker Herald.

Sid Lions Club Utah Idaho Boise Vernal Liang Club Dots¢ Club Ichard Osenbaugh Denver Lions International Governor Blood Governor Clark Orson Kelly Boise Lions Club Tdato Haller Witbeck Colorado Holler Witbeck Lions Bolse Wilveck Wilbeek Frank W. Hossack W. J. Purdy C. Oo Aldrich Meeker Herald

District Court Opens Summer Term June First

The regular summer term of the district court will convene Tuesday June 1 with duty men reporting at 9 00 AM. Several criminal cases are on the docket for the term.

District Court Dune Texnv

May 31 Set as Deadline To File Applications For Spring Crop Loans

Farmers may file for Emergency Crop and Feed Loan loans through Farm Credit Administration this week with May 31, 1937 set as the final date for spring crop loan applications. The cutoff does not affect summer fallow or winter grain loans. Mr and Mrs E G Sundquist with Jon Eugene attended the funeral of Clarence OMarrett in Provo.

Farm Credit Administration Dan L. Capener E.G. Sundaquist Jon Eugene Mary Haws Alton Mecham Provo Clarence O. Marrett Marriott Hans Sundquist Windsor Lbs Ward Chapel

Jury List for June Term District Court

The following jury venue is drawn to report for jury duty at the district court on June 2 at Vernal and Fort Duchesne. Names listed include J C Hucking Arthur Curtis D A Lamoureaux Vern McCarrell Chas H Batty Richard Hadlock Frank Siddeway F W Winward Linius Openshaw Jed Luck Angus Slaugh Willian Mott Richard Jensen D L Ross Merrell Martin T Fletcher J R Stringham J M Pith Waller Corless George H Nash Harvey Christensen J Wm Workman Reed Mctonkle James V Harvey Tridell Richard Mc Cullen Randlett D W Seeley and Hayden.

District Court Wam J.C. Hucking Arthur Curtis E Washburn D. A. Lamoureaux of Lapoint Vern McCarrell Chas. H. Batty Richard Hadlock Frank Siddeway F. W. Winward Linius Openshaw Jed Luck Angus Slaugh Willian Mott Richard Jensen D.ly Ross Merrell Martin T. Fletcher J. R. Stringham J. M. Pith Waller Corless George H. Nash Harvey Christensen J. Wm. Workman Vernal Reed Mctonkle James V. Harvey Tridell Richard McCullen Randlett D. W. Seeley Ft Duchesne David Elmer Hayden

Finemen's School Teaches Ventilation and Fire Extinguishing Agents

On Wednesday members of the Vernal City Volunteer Fire Department trained under Chief J. J. Piercy of the state board of vocational instruction. The principal instruction covered ventilation and extinguishing agents for five. After inspecting gear he declared everything in A-2 condition.

Vernal City Volunteer Fire Department J. J. Piercy State Board of Vocational Instruction Piercy

Former Basin Boy to Fill LDS Mission

Mrs Hathe Y Johnson reports Marcel Young has been called to the Northern States mission from Los Angeles. He is the son of George E Young of Gusher. He will arrive June 15 for a brief visit before departing to the mission on June.

Hathe Y. Johnson Marcel Young Los Angeles Northern States Young George E. Young Gusher

Congregation Plans Sunday Picnic at Jensen Bridge

The Congregation will meet at the Jensen bridge Sunday at 22 30 and bring picnic lunches. Morning services will not be held.

Jensen Bridge

Romance Hint for Burns With His Secretary

Hollywood gossip centers on Bob Burns and his secretary Harriet Foster as near constant companions at nightlife venues. Reports suggest a romance for the famed bazooka player, whose first wife died several months ago.

Hollywood Bob Burns Harriet Foster Burns

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