Allan Dies After Operation in Portland Hospital
L H Allan prominent Vernal businessman died Sunday night in a Portland hospital after spleen removal surgery. He had moved to the coast for health six weeks earlier and died at age 60. Funeral held in Ogden from the Masonic temple. He helped found Vernal Drug and later ran an auto business, was active in the Lions Club and local civic life. He supported the Whiterocks hatchery, the Vernal Gun and Rifle Club, and Elgin improvements.
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L. H. Allan
Portland
Ore
Mr Allan
Sirs Allan
Vernal Lions Club
Ogden
Masonic Temple
Puveromy
Myton Ogdens
Vernal
Lir Allan
Rexburg Idaho
Vernal Drug Company
Vernal Gun and Rifle Club
Buch Credit
Whiterocks
Isaac Walton
Allan
Tom Hatch Enjoys College Work at Antioch Ohio
Tom Hatch attends Antioch College in Ohio and writes that he is enjoying his school work. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hatch.
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Tom Hatch
Antioch College
Ohio
Mr Hatch
Frank Hatch
Land tract near Vernal sells under twenty per acre
A tract about four miles from Vernal sold for less than 20 dollars an acre with William Martin the buyer after moving from Colorado. Rosa Bartlett backs a Uiiish Basin Basketball League with Vernal Roosevelt Myton Duchesne and an Indian team. The Moffat Tunnel bill failed but funds may be raised by private subscription or bonds. President Wilson led in votes with 6,398,000. Debs near one million. Anes piano store opened as Henderson Bartlett Music Co at E W Davis plaza. Dr George H Christy and Leslie Ashton moved to a new Fourth South street residence. Ashton owns two other houses nearby. Vernal Orpheus Hall lists winter attractions including the Ralph Colonger company.
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Orstmn
Calder
Vernal
William Martin
Colorado
Rosa Bartlett
Vernal Roosevelt Myton
Duchesne
Moffat
Leslie Ashton
Ashton
Showalter
Orpheus Hal
Ralph Colonger Company
Fire destroys J. P. May home in Bal lard ward Roosevelt
Fire swept the residence of J P May in Ballard ward near Roosevelt on Monday evening. May returned from a hunting trip to find the interior filled with smoke and flames. Most of the house was lost including a $5000 library. insurance status unclear. May, a prominent Uintah Basin figure, formerly led GCW and MM and edited the Duchesne City paper.
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J FP May
Ballard Ward
Roosevelt
Bea
May
Uintah Skasin
GCW
Coin Roosevelt
UBIC
Uintah Basin
Meedrd
Duchesne City
New Road To Meeker Project Survey Under Way
Colorado highway crews under Bob Greiseger survey a connecting road from US 40 near Massa detta to the White River near Wolf Creek mouth about 34 miles west of Meeker. The 9 mile link will cross White River with a bridge as part of State Highway 64 from Meeker to Utah.
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Bob Greiseger
Massadena
Elk Springs
White River
Massadetta
Wolf Creek
Meeker West
Jeads
Utah
Victory Social Planned at Imperial Hall by Democrats
The Democratic county committee invites the public to a Victory Social Tuesday night at Imperial Hall. The event includes a 7:30 band concert, a program with songs and speeches by George A Slaugh and others, a dance by Six Ace Orchestra, and refreshments.
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Victory Social
Imperial
Democratic County Committee
Imperial Hall
America
Eller. Merkley
Leonore Lewis
Fern Slaugh
George A Slaugh
America the Beautiful
Uintah High School
Liloyd Winns
Six Ace Orchestra
Uintah County Gilsonite Firms Report Rush of Orders
A Salt Lake chamber official reports a nationwide and international surge in gilsonite orders from Uintah Basin firms. Gilsonite, used mainly as a asphaltum base, sees demand from the United States and overseas, with Watsons Gilson Asphaltial and Raven Mining in Roosevelt receiving robust inquiries and potential bids.
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Uintah County
Gilsonite
Utah
Salt Lake
R. A Hart
Roosevelt
Three Criminal Cases Continued in District Court
The November term of district court will hear three continued cases. Alde Smith faces a felony charge, Albert Murray is charged with a felony, and Roscoe “Rock” Hall is charged as a pevlse tent violator, a felony.
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Pope
Alde Smith
Albert Murray
Roscoe “Rock” Hall
Newly Elected Uintah County Officers Start Jan 1
Following the renewal election Uintah County will install new officers on January 1. Willis L Johnson and LeRoy Goodrich become commissioners, Zelph S Caldei is county attorney, W Stan Ashton serves in the state legislature, HB Calder in the Senate, Dallas T Young becomes district attorney for the Fourth Judicial District, with Martin Larson and Abe Turner as judges. The group pledges efficient administration and continuity of current policy.
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Uintah
Uintah County
Willis L. Johnson
LeRoy Goodrich
Jzelph S Caldei
W. Stan Ashton
H B Calder
Dallas T. Young
Fourth Judicial District
Uintah Duchesne Wasatch
Utah
Martin Larson
Abe Turner
Promises and Prayers for Utah County Governance
Willis L. Johnson pledges to administer county government to the best of his understanding and fairness amid financial strains. He appeals to voters to support prudent leadership and a conscientious approach during the campaign season.
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Uintah County
Willis L. Johnson
Uintah County Selects Calder as County Attorney
Zelph W. Calder expresses gratitude for Uintah County voters choice and pledges to enforce laws impartially serving the citizens. He emphasizes duty as public officer and adherence to existing policies and laws.
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Uintah County
Zelph WG Calder
Parents Day at Uintah High School
Uintah High School will host Parents Day on Friday November 18. Students are excused to allow parents to attend in place. The program includes songs, solos, readings, talks by Principal L G Noble, and discussions on lunch and proper dress by faculty and parents.
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Uintah High School
Mens Glee
Lloyd Winn
Reed Merrill
Monta Wentz
Ralph Siddeway
L. G Noble
Ethiynne Ashton
Vera Calder
Ladies Faculty League Chorus
Misa Coy Fife
Brigham City Plans Development Near City Hall Site
Natural Development says it will reuse the former Central Cheverolt Co site north of Brigham City Hall for a new project. The plan involves redevelopment of the vacated property with unspecified use and timeline.
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Brigham City
Central Cheverovelt Co
City
Paul Paulson Wins Parley 3 Creek Sewer Contract
Salt Lake City official Paul Paulson received the contract for construction of a small unit of the Parley 3 Creek storm sewer project. The award was announced by city authorities and sets the stage for jednotliv unit completion under the storm drainage plan.
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Salt Lake City
Paul Paulson
Uintah High Band Hosts Jensen Community Day Program
A large Jensen crowd attended a Uintah High School and U H 8 military band program on Friday to support sidewalk work on the north USB 40 side. The band directed by Lloyd Winn played selections praised by attendees. Principal Noble explained student and staff involvement in county community life and willingness to help. The program featured soloists and ensembles from students and faculty and a free dance followed on Saturday night for participants.
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Jensen
Uintah High School
U. H 8
USB
Lloyd Winn
LG. Noble
Uintah High
Davis Ward Shapel Com mittee Plans Mountain Timber Run
Headed by Bishop Alfred Simper, about 20 men with teams depart for the mountains to harvest timber for the Davis ward chapel. They aim to start construction next spring, using fall weather to secure materials before roads and mountains become inaccessible. The project will reduce spring farm workload and the chapel will be a source of pride for the entire section.
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Alfred Simper
Davis Ward
Ward
Simper
Tela 9
County Commissioners Canvass Election Votes
The county commission board met Tuesday to canvass votes from the November 8 election. The tabulation in most precincts was correct and will stand as previously counted. Those present were Willem H Siddoway and Ernest Eat.
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Board of County Commissionera
Willem H Siddoway
Ernest Eat
Lapoint Ward Chapel Nears Completion
Lapoint community drives a ward chapel project toward completion with a cream brick exterior from Salt Lake City and an estimated 300 seat capacity plus an adjoining amusement hall class rooms and a basement Hoy Scout room. Bishop Jeremiah Harrison leads with LeRoy Taylor and Arthur Curtis coordinating. dedication aimed for early spring.
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Lapoint
Aiccess Ia
Salt Lake City
Jeremiah Harrison
LeRoy Taylor
Arthur Curtis
Francis Stewart Visits Jensen and Vernal on Wednesday
Francis Stewart of Jensen waas and Vernal visited on Wednesday. The trip included calls to local spots and meetings with residents, highlighting regional ties and community engagement.
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Francis Stewart
Jensen Waa & Vernal
Red Cross Roll Call Set Across Uintah County November 11 24
Pacific area Red Cross launches annual Roll Call from Armistice Day to Thanksgiving. Dougla H Moore notes national drive for memberships amid widespread relief work, urging communities to boost support as millions face unemployment and disaster. Quotas list Arizona California Nevada Oregon Utah Washington Alaska and more, with Uintah County participating.
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Red Cross
Uintah County
Pacific Area
Dougla H Moore
Pacific
San Francisco
Central Committee
Washington D C
Pacific Coast
American Red Cross
Tied Cross
Revermireent
Central Committee of the American Red Cross
National Organization
Mt. Moore
Arizona
California
Toledo
Nevada
Oregon
Utah
Alaska
Funeral Services Held for Ashley Valley Pioneer in Los Angeles
Funeral services were held for Elizabeth Hunting a longtime Ashley Valley pioneer at the South Gate ward chapel in Los Angeles on Monday November 7. Surviving relatives include sons Rube Stunting and Carlstrom and daughters Carrie Chivers and Mrs William Carls trom along with several grandchildren and numerous other descendants. The service was led by Bishop Perry with Ivor Marcussen delivering the address. burial followed at Inglewood Cemetery. Elizabeth Hunting was born in 1646 in Worcestershire England and moved to Ashley Valley as a child, later marrying Nathan Hunting and serving as Riverdale Ward bishop’s counselor in the Steller society before relocating to Los Angeles in 1931 where she lived until her death November 1.
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Elizabeth Hunting
Ashley Valley
South Gate
Ward
Los Angeles
Calif
Hunting
Carrie Chivers
William Carlstrom
Carlstrom
William Wison
Vernal Nate
Glines
James
American
Elizabeth Stunting
Worcestershire
Ingland
America
Henry D Radman
Caroline Aeverus
Nathan Hunuinng
Gunnison Ut
Jenta
Riverdale
Jensen
Gimes
Utah Oil & Refining to Build Bulk Plant in Vernal
HOC Johnson and H A Haines, Provo representatives of Utah Oil and Refining, visited Vernal to arrange a bulk storage plant serving the Uintah Basin with Vernal as headquarters. The firm plans to open several new stations before year’s end. A V Lewis oversees Uintah Basin operations from Fruitland to Jensen. The company sells Pep 38 Cias, Vico Motor oils and greases.
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Hoc Johnson
H A. Haneson
Provo
Utah Oil Refining Company
Vernal
Uintah Basin
A V. Lewis
Fruitland
Bennion Begins State Prison Term After Appeal
Sam Bennion starts a state prison sentence after a district court verdict for liquor law violations. He was remanded following a supreme court ruling and given a three months to two years term with a stay of execution until November 12 to wind up business affairs.
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J Emery Johnson
Sam Bennion
Bal Sake City
State Penitentiary
Jaws Bennion
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court
District Court
George W Worthen
Bennion
Uintah Basin Doctors Meet At Milesa Roosevelt Home
Uintah Basin Medical Society gathered Sunday at 2pm at Dr Lorin Milesa Roosevelt home. Attendees included Dr Leon I Cline from Duchesne Dr Miles Dr D P Whitmore of Roosevelt other doctors George H Christy W L Passing Homer E Rich and F G Fiskelson of Vernal. Monthly meetings set for the second Sunday with the next meeting to be in Vernal on December 13.
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Uintah Basin
Colton Didsa Project Opens Near Fire Site
Colton Didsa opened for a revision project near a fire scene. The plan includes building a 400 foot bridge over railroad tracks and realigning the highway at an estimated cost of 108000 dollars.
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Colton
Didsa
Vernal News Briefs Include Hall Sale and Mining Notes
Local items report Social Hall lease not rented for a stone building but to proceed under Hanson orchestra. Dantes remains. McCash estate pending. Utes received third $20,000 payment. Prospector outsiders discussed. Vernal dealers report sales to Utes including buggies and wagons. Byer mine snow accumulates. Henderson and Duchesne bridge store noted.
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R Jensen
Jahn Trujillo
Byer
Vernal
Stanson Orchestra
McCash
Hansons Orchestra
Dantes
Utes
Providence
Henderson
Duchesne Bridge
Werk
Rson
Dad's Letter From London
A look at the high cost and vast scale of Atlantic liner operations. Billion-dollar ships burn immense fuel daily, carry huge cargoes, and employ thousands, with crews earning large wages and tips. The piece notes cigarette consumption, milk processing innovations, and rising cigarette demand driven by English smokers.
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LH. Allan
Saeed
Lloyd Wink
Turkey
J. P. May
Meeker
U. S. 40
Dist
U.H. 8
Davis Ward ‘Shapel
Lapoint Ward
Ashhley Valley Pioneer
Los Angeles Ward
Utah Oil & Remining CO
Eurena
Tureka Mining Co
Winze
London
James H. Wallis
Iscen
Walters
Walter
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