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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1931

Page

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Uinta and Wasatch Vie For Quarter Football Honors

Uinta and Wasatch compete for early quarter honors as wool campaign winds down nationwide Wool Week runs November 8 to 14 with ten thousand stores promoting wool fashions and extensive advertising New York is the style hub where industry leaders including Arthur Hyde and James C Stone will speak at the Waldorf Astoria banquet broadcast statewide Wool Week aims to boost demand for woollens worsteds and home textiles across retailers and civic groups nationwide

United States New York Waldorf- Astoria Arthur Hyde James C Stone Chaiman Federal Farm Board Woolweek Chambers of Commerce EtetaLera

Great Ramish Budget Play Draws Large Vernal Audience

The Vernal First Ward Budget play The Great Ramish was presented at Imperial hall to a large audience. Cast members include Lowell Fox Frank Post ma Grate Blaugh Ruth Calder Lyla Carpenter Weldon Bastian Dorothy Merkley Halle Willis and Vernon Collier with Mrs Lloyd Winn in charge.

First Ward Ramish Imperial Hall Lowell Fox Frank Postma Grate Blaugh Ruth Calder Lyla Carpenter Weldon Bastian Dorothy Merkley Halle Willis Vernon Collier Lloyd Winn

Armistice Day program at Congregational Church

The Congregational Church will hold a special Armistice Day program during morning services on Sunday. The event aims to honor veterans and commemorate the end of hostilities.

The Congregational Church

Myton Attorney Weds in Salt Lake City Tuesday

Representative Bertie L. Dart of Myton wed Miss Mary Elvina Kempton in Salt Lake City Tuesday afternoon. Bishop Frank Pingree officiated at the LDS hospital, with Kempton a division supervisor and Dart a former Utah legislator and attorney. The couple planned a visit to Thatcher Arizona with Kempton’s parents.

Bertie L. Dart Myton Salt Lake City Code Revision Commission Duchesne County Mary Elvina Kempton the Tribune Frank Pingree LDS Hospital Misa Kempton Dart University of Utah

Twenty Years Ago Obituary and Local Notes in Utah

Twenty years ago the obituary column lists John N Davis Wm Witheck Enos Benmnion Phil Stringham and Ed. Samuels shipping sheep this week loaded at Mack Thursday. Page Woven wire fence plan suggests low prices in Vernal this fall due to truck transport and power shortages. A baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Fred Wood on Tuesday. Claud Searle and Myrle Searle return for funeral of sister Mrs Rueben Puller. Thomas Johnistur and Ja nne back from Cheako. C B Bartlett and George Warshone stay in Jony Montana with Mrs Bartletts parents.

John N Davis Wm Witheck Enos Claud Searle

Uintah Clinches Division Title With Wasatch Tilt Ahead

Uintah wins division championship and faces Wasatch in Salt Lake City to decide who reaches the state semifinals. Carbon is eliminated after losing to Grand High in Moab, while Uintah defeated Duchesne 47 to 0.

Uintah Wasateh Salt Lake City

School Board approves west Ashley bus service extension

At the regular monthly meeting chaired by Roy Taylor the Board of Education approved extending bus service to the west part of Ashley with an allowance of 10 per person. Superintendent Slaugh noted efforts to heat remote areas with auxiliary gas heaters and avoid frozen pipes. Superintendent Den reported county schools well organized with solid enrollments and improved work, with most students attending school.

Board of Education Roy Taylor Russell Todd P Maughan Mary Witmer G Goodrich H 5 Olsen Gecryn A Slaugh Ashley Ralph Sikidoway Ulnta High School Central Uintah High School Den Attering

Election day dinner hosted by Ladies Aid at Community House

The Ladies Aid held a successful election day dinner at the Community House on Tuesday and followed with a business meeting. They planned a bazar to take place during the first week of December.

Ladies Aid

Turkey Growers Prepare to Ship Turkeys from Utah

Shipment of Thanksgiving turkeys to eastern and western markets will begin today in Utah. State inspector E L Barrett said Galt Lake reports Ephraim Vernal and Plainview will start shipments on that date.

Utah E L Barrett Galt Lake Ephtiam Vernal Planding

Roosevelt Lions Club President Urges Immediate Route Completion

Clare Ashton, president of the Roosevelt Lions Club, appealed at a recent VerNal banquet for all Uintah Basin clubs to back completing the East Lake City to Colorado State Line railroad. He urged support from Roosevelt Heber City clubs to aid transport of basin produce to markets, calling the project vital and praising the banquet as a standout reunion.

Vernal Roosevelt Heber City Clare Ashton Roosevelt Club Clvb Uintah Basin East Lake City Colorado State Ashton Basin

City Council Appropriates Funds for HLS Street Work

City council meeting at the Uinted State Bank building approved 200 for graveling a street near the high school and a U S 40 corridor strip. The city plans to haul gravel from the Twists, with T G Alexander in charge, and to advertise bids on metal pipe replacements costing 3000 from the bond issue. Approximately 1200 feet of wood pipe will be replaced east from Monument and 2609 feet north with six inch pipe east and four inch north.

Uinted State Bank T G Alexander Monument

State Supervisors Praise Uintah High School Departments

L H Humphreys state supervisor for agriculture projects visited Uintah High School on Monday. He surveyed project reports, praised workmanlike quality, and noted the school’s facilities and efficiency. Miss Jean Cox and Miss Calder accompanied him. the visit could bring state funds and subsidies for 1933.

L. H Humphreys South Hughes Uintah High School H . Lundell Peepernees Albert’ Goodrich Wumphrey Jean Cox State Educational Department Humphreys Miss Calder Fife

Remembering Armistice Day and World War I sacrifices

The article recalls wartime memories from 17 and 14 years ago, honoring soldiers, nurses, and veterans. It highlights Armistice Day on November 11, the ongoing work of veterans organizations, and calls for honoring those who died or were wounded and rededicating to world peace.

Red Cross Nurses and Welfare Organization American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars Disabled Veterans

Vernal City election results crown Cooper mayor and Alexander councilman

Official returns show Vernal voters electing R C Cooper as mayor on the Independent ticket by 3 votes over H B Calder. T Alexander wins the Citizen ticket seat by 15 votes over Ras Ashton. Bond issue of 50000 approved for waterworks upgrades. Incumbents Alexander and Eaton remain. Roosevelt and Duchesne results noted with Nonpartisan and local victors.

Cooper H B Calder Citizens T @ Alexander Citizen Ras Ashton R C Cooper T' G Alex«ander E. Smith Irvin Eaton Charles A Hatch L. H Moore Myrtle King Alexander and Eaton Whch Roosevelt D P Whitmore Paul Wikins Ezra Burton George H Harrison Alfred Lubin John EK aVv HK. B Calder RC N T © Alexander Ali Rae Ashton Driver E Smith W & Henderson Charles A. Hatch OH Stringham H. G DeMolsy L H. Moore T T Johnston Myrtle

Armistice Day Program at Uo Auditorium

Armistice Day program slated for Wednesday November 11 at 8 pm features an orchestra, dramatic reading The Coward, violin trio, and readings Vive La France. Performers include Alice Caldwell Vernon Collies Weldon Bastian Helen Tenney and Karma Young. Directed by Lantes Auxiliary and Sir Guymon of VU.

Orchestra Wit Alice Caldwell Vernon Collies Weldon Bastian

Repair Work on Green River Bridge Starts

Repair work on the Green River bridge began Wednesday to keep it usable for winter and until the new bridge starts next year. New stringers will replace worn ones, load limits will be eight tons with a guard enforcing it, test holes mark bed rock for the planned steel and cement structure.

Qreen River Colorado State Rew Uintah County Creek Jevon Cockleburr Junction

Legion Members Hear Song Written for Body

At the Witbek Post No 11 American Legion meeting in the Congregational Community House Monday night the song Fair Land of Mine by Edgar Cuest and Victor Kolar was played by Legionnaire Olsen. Arrangements were made for Armistice Day with a program and banquet set for Uintah High School at 2 pm and an evening event. Rev George Guild and Lars Lundell were named on the program committee, Vern Mic Ball A Vy techs and LL P Christensen on the banquet committee, Stewart as toastmaster. A membership committee was formed and officers were officially installed October 22 with District Commander Guild presiding.

Witbek American Legion Congregational Fair Land of Mine O ' Olsen Edgar A Cuest Victor Kolar Uintah High School George Guild Bs Lundell ogTam Vern Mic- Ball VY Techs LL P Christensen Cammarcher Stewart

Stores to Close Armistice Day Observance

Vernal stores will close on Armistice Day to honor service members both living and dead. The County asks every school to invite an ex serviceman to speak to students about the day’s significance.

Vernal Aprak

Randlett Youth Plays in Colorado Army Game

Owen Owens the son of Hugh Owens of Randlett left Colorado Springs with Colorado College to travel to West Point where the team faced Army on Saturday. Owens is cited as one of the club’s outstanding players this season.

Randlett Colorado Army Owen Owens Hugh Owens Colorado College Colorado Springs West Point Army Owen

Howe of Aged Glines Couple Burns to Ground

A fire at six pm Wednesday destroyed the home of Mr and Mrs John Glines in Glines ward. The blaze consumed the house and contents despite a bucket brigade and neighbor efforts. Mrs Glines was away at a daughter’s in Watson and had not returned that morning.

Howe Glines John Glines Glines Ward Alnough Giines Watson Gines

Sander assigns management of Ashley Co op

Sander who has operated the Ashley Co operative for the past night announces he will continue under present conditions. The co op is a historic Uintah Basin institution and once one of the largest rural departments in the state. Sander thanks patrons as no decision has been made on stock or building disposition.

T Sander Ashley Co-operative Sander Uintah Bustin Aii Sander

Helium Drilling Lease Near Green River Reported

A lease to drill for helium gas is filed on the H II Ruple property near Green River about 36 miles northeast of Vernal. Franc's McKeon of Los Angeles holds the lease to reach 400 feet depth before August 1 and work is expected to start early next spring. The land spans township 3 and 4 south range 25 east, totaling about 14000 acres and helium gas is to be used to extract dry ice and preserve butter for five years and aid buoyancy in ships per J J Reesa, local representative for Mr Johnson.

Green River Vernal Franc McKeon Los Angeles J J Reesa Lot Mr Johnson

Funeral Services Held for John Willam Abplanalp in First Ward

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the First Ward chapel for John Willam Abplanalp who died Friday from appendicitis. Bishop J Clive Davis and Ernest Eaton spoke. the service included a ward choir and soloists. Abplanalp, 1892 birth in Vernal, is survived by his wife Cliva Arnold and six sons and a daughter, with burial at Vernal Cemetery.

Ward John Willam Haller Witbeck John Jorgensen John Stacy Horace W Woolley MM. Batty J Clive Davis John Hall Ernest Eaton Bishop Davis Abplansio Hoe Har Eaton Abplanalpa Hair Abton Planalp Ashley Valley Fuller Remington WE Witbeer Shaffer Francis Willis Mariamwal John Baird Alfred Hasel Harald Ferran Tom Johnny Jay Ferrold Mra Ewa Abplanalp Amicy Potter Bennett Ernest Vasso Nevada Irs Joe Price Bennett Peters Zavales George Johnson George Madison Laura San Francisco Alfred Mann Marion Arval Vernal Joseph McKnight Park City Abs. Decker Salt Lake City Ainge Jensen George Wear Pesird

Uintah County Sale Slashes Hardware Prices at Vernal

The OCW & M Co of Vernal announces a sale starting next Tuesday to reduce stock. Hardware and implements will be cut to cost and below cost. Farmers urged to buy now as prices are lower than they have been in years and may not drop again.

Uintah County OCW &M. Co Vernal

Reward Offered for Property Damage at Vernal Golf Club

A $2500 reward is posted by the Vernal Golf Club offering payment for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone damaging property on the course. The notice identifies an incident of property destruction and asks for tips.

Vernal Golf Club

Multiple Notices From Craig Colorado Path to Common News

Rejoicing at the home of Druggist McNally over the arrival of a baby boy. E C Simms welcomes a son born last Sunday. Reports claim powerful railroad interests shape Ainsh Indian reservation opening. next Congress session may permit settlement. A monument to the late President Meitney is urged in Eono Lulu. Engagement announced between Helen Margret Kelly and Frank Jay Gout with a spring wedding planned. Henry Weist dies suddenly Sunday morning. Vernal seeks a bank and a large hotel to serve travelers.

McNally Arriol Hort Bencay Te Dan Ht Whiman Alands Williams Craig Colorado E. C Simms Congress Eonolulu Meitney Mig Helen Margret Kelly Jay Gout Henry Weist Vernal

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Uinta Wasatch Carbon Grand High Moab Carlons Uintah High of Moab Erra Carbonites Coal Diggers Oval Duchesne Davis Boys Cal Davis Y Vernam E Colton Allen M Allen Workman Bingham Cramer Jackson Anderson Howard Collett Fred “Frosty” Richards Jasperson i Clegg Murdock Payne c Kinney Giles H Horne Turkey Roosevelt Lions Club Department of the Europe Germany France Alexander Uo. Tt S Green River Bridge Ilegion BODY P Christennsen Sam Wels L. Kosturphey Crawford Meinght Legion Guild I Sander GW & M. CO JR Dougl Emi
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