Apostle Merrill Attends Uintah Stake Conference in Vernal
Over 7000 attended the four sessions at the Vernal Tabernacle for the Uintah Stake Quarterly conference. Apostle Joseph F Merrill of Salt Lake City spoke at all sessions, with music by the Uintah stake choir directed by O N Olsen and organists Mrs Frank Slaugh and Wanda Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah Stake
Tabernacle
Vernal
Surmday Joeph P Merrill
Salt Lake City
L. D
de Uveret
O N Olsen
Frank Slaugh
Wanda Johnson
Lester Bingham
Calder
Ashley Valley
Archie Johnson
Mr Johnson
Activa Arut
MIA Tin
I Am A Pioneers Daughter An Oral History Snippet
A first person memoir recounts birth in San Bernardino in 1852 and kinship with Erastus Bingham and Lucia Gates. It traces family migration to Utah via Brigham Young era routes, early Salt Lake meetings with Joseph Smith, and settlement work with Apostles Ruch and Lyman. The speaker describes schooling, church roles, and life in Ogden and Huntsville before aging into a cliffhanger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Bernardino
Alls
Thomas Bingham
Erastus Bingham
Luciana Gates
Bingham
Erasus
Lyonds Gates
Thomas Gates
Kirtland
Joseph Smith
Missouri
Illinois
John Holiday
North Carolina
Ay & Young
San
Katherine Higgins
Brarion County
Alabam
Karen H Holladay
Blankets of Western Wool Presented to Governors and Senators
A letter from Andrew Little of Emmett Idaho notes four hundred pounds of Idaho wool shipped to Chatham Mills in Salem NC to be made into four pound blankets. The gesture honors proclamations and endorsements for National Wool Week 1931. Governors Warren Green South Dakota Wilbert Brucker Michigan Louis Emmerson Illinois Phil La Follette Wisconsin Ben Rows Idaho are listed for deliveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Little
Emmett
Idaho
Idaho Territory
Littles Ranch
Chatham Mills
Winstex
Salem
Warren Green
South Dakota
Wilbert Brucker
Michigan
Louis L Emmerson
Ilinois Phi
Up LaFollette
Wisconsin
Ben Rows
Ida
Uintah Wins Wasatch Game In Narrow State Semifinal Bid
Uintah defeated Wasatch 26 to 12 at Uintah high field in a display led by strong defense and late momentum. Heber’s late drives moved Wasatch to 293 yards rushing to Uintah’s 277 as Vernal and three teammates starred. Uintah advances to face Provo at BYU stadium for the state semifinal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah Wasatch
Uintah High
Uintah
Wasatch
Provo
Byu Stadium
Ileber Boys
Carl Davis
Heber
George Alexander Vernal
Howard Noel
Vernal
Charley Oaks
Lions Club Hosts National Wool Week Luncheon Program
The Lions Club held a Wool Week luncheon at Congregational Community House featuring DB El Stringham and A Erekson of Harris Wool Company. Guests included Walt McO Hore ace Coltharp Milos Denning and Uintah Basin officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Congregational Community House
DB EL Stringham
Uintah Basins
A. Erekson
B Harris Wool Company
Walt McO Hore
New York Woman Donates 25 to Uintah Library Drive
New York City donor Mrs May Johnson, formerly of Jensen, pledges to double an earlier gift as Uintah county lauds a county library building fund drive. The Wild Rose Club of Jensen reports a $5000 donation after a recent dance night, with further support expected from local clubs and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Vernal
Library Fund
Uintah County
Wild Rose Club
Jensen
May Johnson
New York City
Mira
Johnson
Uintah
Willd Rose Club
Eastern Utah Transport takes over Uintah depot operations
The Eastern Utah Transportation Co and Sterling Transportation Co secure Uintah Railway office for a freight and express depot at 25 a month. DeVere Sere runs the local store. The two firms have provided freight service to Uintah Basin since being granted a franchise years ago, with trucks serving Salt Lake daily except Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Utah Transportation Co
Uintah
Eastern Utah Transportation Company
Sterling Transportation Company
DeVere Sere
Eastern Utah
Sterling
Uintah Basin
Salt Lake
Husband of Vernal Woman Dies in San Francisco
Walter Dewey Oswald former Vernal resident died in a San Francisco hospital after six months of illness. Born in Salt Lake City November 7 1899 he attended Utah schools and graduated from the University of Hawaii. He is survived by his widow Mrs Kenna Cragan Oswald and three daughters, his parents Mr and Mrs James Oswald, and numerous brothers and sisters including James T Oswald Mrs Levi Muir Mrs Alex Searle Andrew B Oswald Mrs Elmer B Dansle Mrs Clishte Kimball Mrs A L Eldredge of Phoenix and Mrs Shirley Evans of Tooele. Oswald was formerly Kenims Crazun of Vernal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Dewey
Oswald
Sterling-Nelson
San Francisco
Salt Lake
Phile
University of Hewas
Phi Delta Fraternity
Mirs Kenna Cragan Oswald
James Oswald
James T Oswald
Levi Muir
Alex Searle
Five youths injured in pheasant hunting gun accidents
Five youths in Ashley Valley and Roosevelt were hurt in gun accidents during the recent pheasant season. Don Carter Jr recovered from a shotgun discharge to the face while passing a gun. Jack Lumberg lost his right arm from a wound while boarding a car. Arthur Woolley Clyde and Harold Hacking sustained facial shotgun injuries from longer-range shots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashley Valley
Lore
Roosevelt
Don Carter
GO & Carter, Jr
Jack Sataiberg
John Lumberg
Arthur Woolley
Horace W Woolley
Clyde
Harold Hacking
John Hacking
Don
Lumberg
Bear Randlett
Tag cholera proves fatal to about 83 percent of animals
A historical report notes a cholera outbreak with about 83 percent mortality among infected animals. The disease's impact is described in terms of rapid spread and high fatality within affected herds.
Replacement of 3800 Feet of Pipe in Vernal
Vernal city starts two projects to replace wood stave pipes as part of a 50000 program. One 800 foot north of Uintah State Bank with four inch cast iron pipe and a 1200 foot east line are being replaced. Weather conditions may delay work, with total cost about 5000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lernal City
Uintad State Bank
M I A Road Show Builds Toward Annual Event
The 6th Annual MIA Road Show unfolds in three ward divisions with Naples Davis and Second Ward in division one Mas ser Olines and Firet ward in division one and Lapping and Tridell in division three. Skits from Vernal First and Second wards advance to Tridell chapel on Monday November 16 to bolster the program. Winners in each division perform Saturday night at the Imperial Inn where the top ward receives the silver road show cup, first held by the First ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naples
Davis
Masser Olines and Firet
Lapping
Tridell
Tridell Chapel
Imperial Inn
Armistice Festivities At Uintah High School Auditorium
Armistice program directed by the American Legion drew capacity attendance with J Stewart in charge. Lloyd Winn led school orchestra and a Speech Trio performed. Rev George Guild spoke on founding ideals and youth duty. A banquet followed with toastmaster George W Cahoon and later dancing by the Six Ace orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah High School
Studenta
American Legion
J . Stewart
Lloyd Winn
Mr Stewart
Frank Postma
Alice Cald
Well
Weldon Bastian
Helen Tenney
George Guild
Weldon Baston
Kalma Young
Marta Henderson
Redding
Dorothy Mekley
Helen Tunney
Grace Bslaugh
Kora Bennien
Co. Berle Cook
O'Donnell Goodrich
Bud Markey
Legion and
Auxilary
Mt the Grill
Stéefart
George W Cahoon
Auxiliary
Legion
Guild
Yisit
L. P Christensen
Louise Jorgensen
Ward White
Roy Coupe
Wm. Stringham
Ethel Rich
California
Rich
Nic Hughes Returns to Vernal After Grants Pass Visit
Nic Hughes arrived in Vernal on Friday after a trip to Grants Pass Oregon where he was visiting his wife who supervises a tourist camp there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nic Hughes
Grants Pass
Oregon
Scout Workers of Uintah County Hold Special Meeting with Council Executive
The Uintah district held a Scout training session led by Scout Executive A. A. Anderson with Vanguard leaders and district officials present. Plans were set for a December training course to prepare several prospective scoutmasters, and emphasis was placed on timely troop reports and assessments to fund future honors. Winter Stith of California attended and inspired the group as Phil Watkins, a Vernal scoutmaster, received recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H Colton
Calder
Apostle Merrell
Linnla Cook Everet Williams Wakins
Lloyd Crapo
Lloyd Winn
Merrill
Scout Workers of
Uintah County
Council
Timpanogos
Uintah
Twiding
A. A. Andrson
Proud
Scrmat
Ftay Duke
Charlies Hatch
Ionor J Winter Stith
California
Mr. Smith
Osar Rarkham
Phil Watkins
Phil
Vernal Second Wun
Missionary Association to Host Saturday High School Dance
The missionary association schedules a dance and social at the high school this Saturday night. Admission will be one bushel of grain, with the event framed as a hard bass party hosted by the friar.
Reminiscence of Local Appleton Weddings and Births
Mrs Jamnita Johnson marries C R Brenner of New Jersey Bullday October 29. Chas P Watterson arrives as new miller for Farmers Milling from Salt Lake City. Thalla club meets at Mire Branley Ashton home with a fine program. Mr and Mrs John M Murray announce a baby girl born Tuesday. Manila mourns Mrs Malls died October 23. Mr and Mrs John Gearle announce a baby girl born October 14. Mr and Mrs Nel Palliso are proud parents of a baby girl born October 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas A. Johnson
Jamnita
C. Ruwsell Brenner
New Jersey
Chas P Watterson
Farmers’ Milling Company
Salt Lake City
Thalla Club
Mire Branley Ashton
Tueday
John M Murray
Gladden
Manila
Malls
John Gearle
Nel
Palliso
Thirty Years Ago Bir and Ais George Bartlett Announce Arrival
Thirty years ago Bir and Ais George Bartlett announce the birth of a baby boy born Sunday November 3. A baby girl arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs William Ver noh om Tuesday November 7. Coltharp company pays TS cents for when John McAndress returns from the White River mission properties this week. The hare race at Burtons track Tuesday drew a large crowd. The race matched between the Hacas mare and a brown horse from Colorado for 75 dollars a side. The brown horse won by 45 feet. Betting was two to one but little money changed hands. The tabernacle walls are up the square. gables to be laid, about 50009 brick and three weeks for completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bir
Ais
George Bartlett
Surmday
Gladden
William Vernoh
Coltharp Company
John McAndress
Whute River
Burtons Track
Hacas
Colorado
Tabernacle
Bank Employee Weds Miss Josie Bowthorpe
A Uintah State Bank employee married F O Workman at the Salt Lake Temple last Thursday. They returned to Vernal the first of the week and will reside there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josie Bowthorpe
Uintad State Bank
Ffs
Salt Lake Temple
Entertainment end this year's show promises merit
The entertainment scene closes the year with a show promising exceptional merit featuring a lineup of notable acts and performances.
Renewal note to The Express
A reader from Brighton Trinidad sends payment for a subscription renewal to The Express. The note expresses nostalgia and enjoyment of reading the paper and mentions age and memories in a brief personal closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Express
the Express
Brighton
Trinidad
Mrs Leslie Ashton Visits in Roosevel Friday
Mrs Leslie Ashton arrived in Roosevel on Friday with her son Chare from the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Ashton
Roosevel
Chare Art
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Joseph F. Merrill
Apostle
Merrell
Joseph Collier
Zions
George Davis
Zion
Leslie Thacher
Apcatle Merrill
Eldon Cook
Freg Gringham
Utah
Mark Freestone
Alice Mecham
Ferron Hacking
Mew
High Council
Theodore Johnson
Jesse A Haws
Carl R Richens
Lela Batty
OUR Pioneers
Mary Bingham Stringham
Brigham Young
Jessa Crosby
Mindacool Company
Mormon Battalion
Karen Holladay
Brizham Your
Willard Richards
Ben
Sar Bernardino Calif
Charles C Ruch
Amasa Lyman
Ogden
Huntett
Thomas
Hebe McBride
Re Mef Society
Alexander
Rey George Guild
Calder Creamery
Legionnaire
Glen Miller
Rae Duke
Colorado State Line
Denver
H &Tringham
Erekson
Gatherig
Jensen Bridge
Wise
Vernal City
American Legion and Auxiliary of
Temitratur
WEEX
A T. Johnson
Imperial
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