Death of Wi ham Witbeck Revered Vernal Legion Leader
Vernal and Ashley Valley mourn the death of Wi ham Witbeck a longtime community leader and father of six including four sons who served in the war His funeral in Vernal featured a special escort by Witbeck Post of the American Legion and remarks by Bishop Hyrum Calder John Davis and others Born in 1861 in Springville he moved to Vernal in 1881 and married Theora Erickson in 1890 Two sons died in World War I and others survived with Witbeck leaving a large family and many siblings.
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Vernal
Ashley Valley
Wi- Ham Wiltbeck
Stake Tabernacle
James
Tia
Witbech
Gilbert Childs Reed
Merrill Howard Mendenhall
Wa B Wallis
Ernest Faton
Father
Hyrum B Calder
John W. Davis
Bishop Wallis
Childa
Mae Jorgensen
Childs
Bishop Calder
Eglyei
Davilg
Witbeck
Cross of the Plains
Mit Ieck
Preellent Calder
Hiny Taude
A G Goodrick
Verral
ME Shaffer
Zach I Santer
Drew Shimmin
Hampton Vern
cCarrell
Rae Ashton
The
American Legion
Salt Lake City
Vas Rished
Mr Witbeck
Springville
J C Witbeck
Susan Melverton Witbeck
Theora Erickson
Alden
Chatteau
Thierry
Argonne
William E and
Haler
District Court Bound Over For Trial In Crimin al Cases
Justice Thorne sent several cases to the district court for trial. James Oakes of Maeser faces charges after an alleged abduction and assault. Arthur Murray is charged with rape. Glenn Davis accused of bastardy. Parley Galloway Way charged with child support neglect. Frank Lee cited for driving without lights with a suspended sentence. William Turner of Jensen charged with grand larceny for stealing platform scales.
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Leo T* Thorne
James Oakes
Maeser
Davis Ward
Jensen
Art Hill
Arthur “Murray
Father We Wag
Wander Bone
Glenn Davis
Malete Hastian
Hasden
William Turner
Homer Ford
Dragon
Snow Removal Gear Ordered to Maintain Salt Lake Basin Roads
Utah state road department plans a major snow removal program with about 40000 dollars for new equipment. Budget this year 60060 dollars, potential winter costs may exceed 740090 dollars if winter is severe. New Caterpillar machines will be placed near Soldier Summit Heber and Canyon sections to ensure road access.
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State Road Department
Blood
Strawberry Valley
Wasatch County
Salt Lake County
Soldier Summit
Om Fer
Cattrell
Addres
Highwaorga
Chamber of Commerce of
Salt Lake
Cottrell
Balt Laks
Bellingtag Victory Highway
Uintah Dasin
MeCottrell
Uintah Basin
Colorado
Padre
California
Denver
Colorado Manufacturers Gasoilation Ct Ia
Vic Cottrell
Nevada
Utah
Wendover
Victory Highway
Cenmites of Fifteen
Lly
Thia
Allfornia Evvada
Fly
Curry
Tooele
Bers Recwasary
County seeks 320000 highway funds for 1928 program
Moffat county commissioners plan to seek state and federal aid totaling 320000 for 1928 highway work. Major asks include 160000 federal aid for the Craig Maybell graveling project and 100000 for Craig to oil field grading. State aid of 50000 for the Craig Gages highway is sought, with bridge repairs and new transcontinental route funding also discussed.
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State Road Commission
Vernal
Colorado Line
Moffat County
Krai
Craig Maybell
Craig
Craig Gages
Canada
Mexico
Uintah Basin
Skull Creek
Utah State Line
George Barker and Tot Hatch Head to Salt Lake City on Business
George Barker and Tot Hatch departed Tuesday morning for Salt Lake City to discuss and advance business matters. The trip aims to strengthen company relations and explore new opportunities.
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George Barker
Tot Hatch
Salt Lake City
Searle Family from Salt Lake City Visits
Mr and Mrs George Searle of Salt Lake City visited Salt Lake for a few days with their daughter in law Mrs Zing Searle before returning home Saturday.
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George Searle
Salt Lake City
Zing Searle
Uintah Basin Industrial convention meets in Fort Dacheane
The General committee of the Uintah Basin Industrial convention calls a meeting for Friday afternoon at 2 o clock on November 18 1927 at Fort Dacheane.
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Uintah Basin
Feing
Fort Dacheane
Mire Holand C Tundquist Visits and Leaves Town
Mire Holand C Tundquist of Trice has visited her parents Mr and Mrs W S Henler Row and family for two weeks. She departed Thursday to return home at Wohite where she was employed at the Woodard Furniture Company during their big sale.
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Mire Holand
Tundquist
Trice
Henler
Woodard Furnitle Company
Armistice Day In Flanders Fields Fragment
Fragmentary verse reflects Armistice Day imagery in Flanders Fields with references to poppies, guns, and memories of open trenches. The jagged lines evoke wartime scenes including sunrise and sunset, sacrifices, and a call to remember.
Local Ticket Nominated by Mayor Faces Minimal Competition
A mass meeting led by Mayor RC Cooper produced the elt ticket as no rival slate appeared. An eleventh hour write‑in effort aimed at defeating John N Davis and Marton K Shaffer failed, due to little interest and weak turnout.
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RC Cooper
Weg
John N Davis
Marton K Shaffer
Weal Preeeg
Jo Mo Francke
Farewell Party for Harold E. Davis in Vernal
The Vernal First Ward chapel hosted a farewell for Harold E. Davis as he heads Saturday to the Eastern States mission. The event featured community singing, readings, a baritone solo, piano solos, remarks by Bishop James H. Wallis, and a dancing recreation led by Robert L. Pixton, with funds raised for Harold. The chapel was crowded and the occasion coincided with Harold’s birthday. attendees included Mrs Joseph F P Hacking, Irvin Eaton, Mrs James H Wallis, and others.
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Vernal
Vernal First Ward
Harold E Davis
S Cates Mission
Robert L Piston
Joseph FP Hacking
Ra Irvin Eaton
James
Wallis
Bowman elected Salt Lake City mayor in tight race
John F Bowman won Salt Lake City mayoral race by 2579 votes defeating incumbent Clarence Neslen as 17 795 to 16 216 of 33 011 citizens who voted Fehr led city commission with 21 351 votes Burton 15 219, three more than Neslen. Burton previously led in 4 years ago with 19 823 votes.
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John F Bowman
Salt Lake City
Clarence Neslen
Mr Bowman
Ziv
Neslen
Charles N Fehr
T T Burton
Lila
Wr Burton
Vernal Visitors Return Home After Week Of Visits
Mr and Mrs Farl Moosman of Vernal hosted visitors from Whiterocka and saw them travel to Sowards and Wer area. Jenae Loane was noted among those visiting Vernal during the past week.
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Mioane
Trig
Farl Moosman
Ure Whiterocka
Sowards
Jenae Loane
Vernal Express praised by California reader in nostalgia
A Los Angeles resident writes warmly about the Vernal Express, praising its local news from home. The letter includes a subscription check, mentions missing snow and winter, and wishes the newspaper health and success.
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Eutariberg
Mra Wan
Rudy Curtis
Los Angeles Fe
De Vo Garrett Donnell and Daughter Ill With Flu
Word from San Diego California says De Vo Garrett Donnell and his young daughter Truth are ill with the flu and convalescing Senator TVV. Donnell is not improving as rapidly as hoped and friends wish for a complete recovery.
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San Diego Calif
de ‘Vo Garrett Donnell
Wttle
Truth
TVV
Donnell
County Officials Warn Vernal City to Repair Water Mains
County Commissioners served notice on Vernal City Council to repair leaking water mains on streets outside the city limits. They stated the city agreed to keep pipes in good condition and cover all expenses after a franchise grant. A petition to improve the Naples store to Ashley creek road route and to Rush Creek coal mines was denied.
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Vernal City
Naples
Ashley Creek
Rush Creek
Hia
Jerwen
Couple receives silverware at community celebration
Henry Ferriott and daughter Don Hill traveled to Dragon Ratur day and met Mr and Mrs Pat Krenderton who visited with Mir and Mrs Herriott. Mr Henderson, a recent bride, was farmers Mose Finn Herriott and their friends gathered at the Community House for an evening of dancing and refreshments. The couple were presented with a fine silverware set by friends.
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Henry Ferriott
Don Hill
Dragon Ratur
Pat Krenderton
Mir
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LD & Church Hig Field of Labor Deiag
Maon Ga
Jos Witheck Vant
Hampton
Lake
Iverton Witbeck
Altina
Vis
Altna
Witeck
John Witbeck
William Witbeck
Justice Thorne
Basin
Roult
Grand
Major Blauvelt
Victory Highway Association
Pacific Coast
C. C .Cotterell Tounager
Highways Bureau
Califrnia State Automobile Association
San Francisco
East
Flander
John McRae
Flanders
Leara
Forel
Wei
Linda
Harold E. Davis
Salt Lake Cit
John F. Bowman
Issor
Nike California
Expresa
Teigre Mort Caretel
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