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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1937

Page

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Reed Smoot Dedicates Two Chapels Here

Hundreds gathered Sunday for dedicatory services at Dayls ward and Lapoint ward chapels. Reed Smoot, former Senator and Apostle, spoke and delivered dedicatory prayers for both buildings. The Davis chapel cost 12285, started Nov 28 1933 and completed in fall, with music and remarks by local leaders. Each chapel features electric lights, modern heating, pew seating, classrooms and Relief Society spaces, marking cultural landmarks in the communities.

Lapoint Davis Dayls Ward Reed Smoot Quorum of Twelve Apostles LPS Church Davis Chapel O. Ny Olsen God B. W. John Son Alfred Simper Hyrum B. Calger Smooth Stake Mae Calder Doris Velda Duvall Lynn McConkle Meda Walker Witheut Olsen J. ©. Burst Jerry Harrison Ward Chapel Calder Hugh W. Colton Smoot Lapointic Ward Mos Cyntha Lyman Taylor A. ‘Theo Johnson High Council Arthur Curtis Lapaint A. W. Norton Harvey Hullinger Hex Taylor George Bigelow

Gibbs Offers to Sell School Bonds in Ulstah Meeting

At a regular Ulstah School board session principal business included bond sale discussions. Lauren W. Gibbs, Salt Lake broker, authorized attorney consultation to close the 1935 bond deal. A land title clearing resolution was read, and several bus route and gravel road adjustments were debated to reduce costs amid changing conditions.

Lauren W. Gibbs Ulstah School Board Excep Andrew Vernon We Yuenk Ray H. Reader Lew LeRoy Taylor H. Grant Lewis Gibes Ward W. H. Siddoway Lapoint Highway Schol Ray Atwood Tricll Dlaine Jones Harris Run LaVon Morri Charles Gnes Lewin Jensen Wison

Ouray Merchant G A Broome Dies After Long Illness

G A Broome a Ouray merchant and stockman died after a long illness in a local hospital. Born in Texas, he came to Ouray in 1907 and worked with a surveying crew before joining M W Curry. He purchased a Willow Creek store in 1933 and was survived by several siblings. Funeral services were held at Kingsbury Congregational Church with remarks praising his integrity. Burial was in Vernal Memorial Park.

G. A. Broome Ouray Willow Creek United Basin Nevada Ouray-Uintah Broome M. W. Curry Mr. Curry W. A. Banks J. F. Chapman Les C Thorne Gladis Chapman Corgonisen John Stage Lester E. Ekelund Aschie Johnson Vernal Memorial Park

Uintah and Duchesne Stockmen Reach Accord In Grazing Deal

Uintah and Duchesne County stockmen reach a grazing land accord at Poasevelt meeting. They agree to turn 500000 acres of Willow Creek grazing land to the Indian department in exchange for 31 seeded grazing lands now owned largely by white farmers. The land will be returned to the public domain for white use under the Taylor grazing act. H. Stringham and H. W. Colton of Vernal represented the local stockmen.

Uintah Duchesne Poasevelt Willow Creek Indian Department H. Stringham H.W. Colton Vernal

Tenderfoot Roundup Planned Across District Wards

At the monthly Dinilli Counters meeting committees were formed for the Tenderfoot Round-up in each ward. The date likely December 5. Reports on the training course from Provo noted by Wallace Calder Harold St. Landell Geourters Kay of the State Fish and Game department and Grant Calace were present and spoke briefly.

Terderfot Dst Provo Geouters Wallace Calder Harold St. Landell Gen Kay State Fish & Game Department Grant Calace

Vernal Amateur Night Entries Pour In at Second Ward

A large number of entries have been received for Vernal Amateur Night to be held Friday at 7 30 pm in the Second Ward chapel. Ashley Bartlett will host and prizes will be awarded to all entrants with several grand prizes. A dance follows at the Scout House.

Second Ward Ashley Bartlett Scout House

Uintah Stake Conference Held Sunday

Uintah Stake Conference stretched over Saturday evening and Sunday with many absent due to dedicatorial services at Davis and Lapoint wards. Reed Smoot and Campbell M Brown were principal speakers in Vernal First ward. Morning session featured Archie Johnson presiding and Hugh W Colton giving opening address. Afternoon session led by President Hyrum S Calder with Smoot key speaker, reports from Wilbur T Oaks and Stella Richards, Vernal Seminary progress noted, tabernacle used loudspeakers for broader sound.

Davis and Lapoint Ward Vernal First Ward Reed Smoot Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Campbell M. Brown Church Security Committee Archie Johnson Hugh W. Calton Stake Presidency Carl Richeny Frank Coodrich Frank J. Kennard Stake Theodore Johnson Joseph Dudley Jensen Ward George H. Wilson Braeger Ward Shore Charles A. Hardy Campbell M. Breen General Committee On Security Hyrum Calder Smoot Wilbur T. Oaks Western States Btella Richards North Western States Arcelie Johnson Vernal Seminary UHS Girls’ Glee Club Carl Engar Barbara Rasmussen Chirlea H. Colton Byron Goodrich Walter Collier Wallace Arthur Soderquist Warren L. Jones Jones Tabernacle

1200 Utah Residents Eligible for Social Security Benefits

About twelve hundred Utah residents will be eligible for Old-Age Insurance benefits under the Social Security Act this year said William Hayward manager of the Salt Lake City office. An estimated 1,180 Utahns would receive benefits in 1937 but only 15 percent have filed claims. Benefits may go to workers aged 65 who reach that age before end of 1938 and to their estates or survivors if they die, with formal applications filed at local offices or the Social Security Board in Washington.

Utah Socia Security Act William GB. Hayward Sit Lake City Social Security Board Wat Vernal Wednesdy Bureau of Old- Age Insurance Flord Washington, D. GC

Coronation Dairy Maid gown designed for Wisconsin dairy queen

Glorifying the American dairy maid designer Alexis de Sarnoff Ey shifts from autos to dairy life. The coronation gown for Wisconsin dairy queen Alice Baker features cheese-yellow tulle and gold tequins with a jeweled crown, to be worn during No Dust Cheese Week November 7 to 14.

Alexis DE Sarnoffey Queen of Dairyland Wiscon Alice Baker

Ladies Night Held by Vernal Jr Chamber of Commerce

Monday evening at the Community House the Vernal Junior Chamber of Commerce staged a successful ladies night. The banquet was served by the Ladies Aid, with Henderson presiding and J Wayland Mattsson as toastmaster. John V Bollwinkel toasted the ladies and Weldon Carroll outlined an enhanced street fighting program for the season. Donald R Barr gave an welcome, and A Ross announced plans to curb radio interference in Vernal City.

Junior Chamber of Commerce Ladies Aid Tt. Henderson J. Wayland Mattsson John V. Bollwinkel Junior Chamber Weldon Carroll Donald R. Barr Vernal City A. Ross Ross Vernal T. R. Johnson

Vernal Lions Club Hosts Pheasant Feed and Club Notices

Members of the Vernal Lions Club held their annual pheasant feed at the Commercial Hotel on Wednesday night. New members Glenn Lambert and Grant Calder were initiated. Guests included Lee Kay of Salt Lake City who spoke briefly. Plans for a Livestock Show and a goodwill trip to Craig were announced. A geological meeting was called for Uintah State Bank directors room Monday at 7:20 with University of Utah extension courses planned.

Vernal Lions Elu Commercial Hotel Sowards Glenn A. Lambert Ashley National Forest Grant H. Calder Calder Bros Lee Kay Salt Lake City Fish and Game Department Floyd Noel R. Hopkins G. Anderson Craig Uintah State Bank Directors University of Utah Extension Service A. C. Boyle

Proclamation urging Red Cross renewal in Vernal city

The mayor G. Cooper calls all former Red Cross members to renew and urges new adults to enroll in the annual Roll Call. He highlights the organization as The People’s Red Cross aiding veterans, disaster relief, civil defense, health, and civilian welfare through Jr Red Cross programs.

American National Red Cross People's Red Cross Red Cross Army Navy Marine Corps Cosat Guan Vernal The G. Cooper Vernal City

Four Criminal Cases to Be Heard in District Court Here Tuesday

Four criminal cases are scheduled for hearing in the fall term of district court. The first case to be heard November 18 involves Sherrel Haddon charged with traffic misdemeanor toward a minor child. Alternate defendants Walter Krajeski, Monica Krajeski, and Charles Krajeski of Connecticut face highway robbery charges near Jensen with Denver witnesses ready to testify. Other cases sent to federal court include Lawrence Migliaccio for wholesaling brer without a license and George Ramsey, Merrill Karren, and Lawrence Barren for selling intoxicating liquor to Indians. The American Legion Witbeck Post No. 1 sponsors a dance at Imperial Hall tonight.

Sherrel Haddon Whiterocks Walter Monica Charles Krajeski Connecticut Jensen Denver Lawrence Migliaccio Brer George Ramsey Merrill Karren Lawrence Barren

Funeral Rites for Eva Siddoway Held on Tuesday

Funeral services for Eva Kelly Siddoway were held Tuesday at the Vernal First Ward chapel with Bishop F. Ponth Calder presiding. The ceremony featured a special choir, prayers, and remarks by Charles B. Carter and H. Walter Woolley. Interment followed at Rock Point Cemetery. Siddoway, born January 29, 1902 in Vernal, died Sunday at home from a heart attack.

Barah Eva ‘Kelly Siddoway Fpontha Calder Amit A Bank Imany Richard Jen Gen W. ID. Richardson Nile Smith Frank J. Kennard W. B. Waltis Mae Jorgensen Melba Newell May Calder Rowena Lambert Mable Wells L. Pope Clark Wooley Marion Batty Raymond Siddoway Milton Track Ing Rulon Wacking Rock Point Swann Funeral Home Hislop Calder Benjamin P Florence Davis Kelly Wallace’ Biddoway Jensen Kelly Kelly Mercantile Company Ada Matilda Lambert Ely Nev Melba Ethel Lattner Salt Lake City Harold Davis Kelly R. Anthony Idaho Bruce Logan Kelly Maude Atwood Duchesne Joseph Murdock Heber Allan F. Curry Herold D. Kelly Lattner Joseph Hroadbent Jtte

Gun Club Trap Shoot Set for Saturday Afternoon

Verum Gun Club plans eight trap shoots Saturday at 3:00 p.m. under the supervision of Henry Schaevermeyer and Don R. Barrs. The new trap near the Vernal Manila highway was funded by sportmans and the club, with pigeons supplied for a nominal fee as teams may form for future weekends.

Henry Schaevermeyer Verum Gun Club Super Jvision Mr. Schaevermeyer Don R. Barr Colton R Contributions Sportatoons Vernal Gun Club Schafermeyer

Uintah County Soil Conservation Meeting Held in Price

The Uintah county soil conservation committee members B I Stringham J We Weaver and J Ray McKee with County Agent J Keetch attended a regional meeting in Price Wednesday. The oil conservation program for 1938 was outlined and information will be shared at meetings across Uintah County communities in the near future.

Uiitall County Soil Conservation Committee B. I. Stringham J. We Weaver J. Ray McKee J. Keetch Price Uintah County

Open pheasant season draws 100 plus out-of-area hunters

More than a hundred hunters from outside the Basin visited Vernal for the pheasant season. They arrived Saturday afternoon and stayed through midweek. Deputy Warden Floyd Noel says hunting was active though birds were hard to flush due to weeds. Several groups used dogs. one drive yielded 25 birds. No major accidents. some property access issues noted but most hunters obtained permission. Birds praised as delicious and popular.

Wernesday Floyd Noel Ffteen J. G. Penney Eessteriae

Alvin Weeks Heads Uintah County Livestock Show

Alvin Weeks was chosen president of Uintah County’s first livestock show to be held next spring. Officers elected unanimously include Clair Hopkins first vice president Emich Hughes treasurer Russell Keetch secretary and county agricultural agent. Meetings featured many local officials and livestock leaders outlining goals and support from the county commission and Vernal City. Plans call for committees to set dates and supervise the event with aims to boost cattle sheep and horse breeding in the region.

Alvin Weeks Uintah County Vernal Liong Club Court House Clair 2. Hopkins Emich Hughes UHGS Tough W. Colton Russell R. Keetch Uintah County Commission Vernal City Council Aa Exilicia Mon James Dr. Orr Vernal Cccé Lions Committee James M. Orr Hugh W. Colton Vernal Lions Club Ti. @. Cooper A. L. Taylor Ashley National Forest Herold E. Davis Ashley Woolgrowers' Association Lester Hingham Clyde Lar Koh Ecrop-Post Jesse Hullinger Alterra High Smiths Hughes John W. Weog Byron Gowtrich Ray G. Lab Rum United County Commissioners Charles KX Bain Lowpoint-Tridell Clair R. Hopkins Smilthellughes Uintah High Home Ber Lions Club Lvestock B. H. Stringham Ashley Woolgrowers Leland Soworda Fec~ Yurney Dsociation Uintah Aericultural Orr Hopkins Uintah Chapter Future Partners Salt Lake Ito Hultinger Call Lions Club Belo Whiterocks Hampshire Eowards Harold £. Davis Davis Bingham Jin Dairy Ivestock Cooper Board of County Commissioners

Also Mentioned on This Page

Davis and Lapoint Ward Tenderfoot Uintah Stake Vernal Jr. Chamber of Commerce American Legion Witbeck Post No.1 Imperial Hall Evak Siddoway SQIL Nama
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