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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1936

Page

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Scout Carnival Held Big Night in Uintah District

Osteera for Uintah district of the Utah National Parks Council Boy Scouts were elected at a Vernon meeting in the Vernal First ward chapel. Floyd Noel became chair man, succeeding H. M. Lundell. Willam B. Wallis was named vice chairman with Harold Hulling er and J. Ferran Hacking as other vice chairs. Aird G. Merkley was re elected secretary and Charles A. Hatch treasurer. Other officers named include A Theodore Johnson rural scouting H W Colton civics Richard Jensen camping Charles S Carter court of honor Wallace Calder health and safety Leonard Perry publicity Ray Duke finance L G Noble organization. Merrill Christopherson to lead Saturday meeting for Scout Masters assistant Scoutmasters and patrol leaders. Saturday at 7:30 p m district committee men and bishopric members meet in Vernal First ward chapel.

A. Theodore. Johnson H. W. Col ‘Ton Richard Jensen Charles 5. Carter Court of Honor Wallace Calder Leonard Perry Ray Duke L. G. Noble Merrill Christopherson Vernal First Ward

Band Dance to Aid Imperial Hall Instruments

Band Mothers sponsor a Saturday band dance at Imperial Hall to raise funds for tympani and other instruments. The event aims to boost the band’s over one hundred members including 7 seniors and 35 juniors.

Imperial Hall Lloyd Winn

Ver nal wagon train notes from Henry's Fork to Vernal

Fort y years ago SRR Ratti reports eight wagons arriving in Vernal from Henry's Fork carrying Nour and seed grain for the return trip. Some men will work at the Victoria copper mine and assess the company. Wool and grain prices are discussed, with Wheat at 75 cents a bushel and Ashley Valley buying flour from Henry's Fork.

Henry's Fork Victoria Copper Mine Vernal Literary and Debst Society Napoleon Bonaparte U. S. Grant Ward E. Pack Ray Colton N. G. Sowards R. C. Camp Lindsay Chas, Carter Ashley Green River City Ashley Valley Rock Springs Green River U. P Post and Ageheles MicKinley

Parents Day at Uintah High Rescheduled to Nov 25

Uintah High postpones Parents Day to Wednesday November 25. Mrs. B H String she president of the Parent Teachers association says the date aims to improve working relations among parents teachers and pupils and to check on a phase for pupil benefit. Byron Goodrich and Pres H B Calder traveled to Salt Lake Tuesday morning.

Uintah High Uintah High School B. H. Stringshe Parent-Teachers’ Association Byron Goodrich Pres. H. B Calder Salt Lake

Early Pioneer Berton Burton Dies at Coast

Joseph Berton Burton a Jensen settler and Oregon transplant died November 12 in Portland at age 84. Born June 27 1861 in Coalville Utah, he moved from Ashley Valley to Oregon 11 years ago after a life as a stockman farmer and survey crew member during Meeker era. Survived by widow three sons Ezra Roosevelt Orson and Lawrence, one daughter Clara, and many siblings. Interment held in Portland.

Isaac Burton Joseph Berton Portland Oregon Burton Joseph Burton Ashley Valley Coalville Utah Issac Clara Bartlett Burton Ahley Valley Jensen William' Oakley Place Joseph U. S S. Ashley Valley Burton Fort Vernal Ivestock John Evans Brush Creek Floretia Greet Old Ashley Town Glines Ward Lving A. N. Johnson McMinnville Ore Bartlett Death Valley Calif Charlotte Chestnut Winatchee Wash Clara Knight Los Angeles Nellie McKee Harriett McKee Lo Angeles Lily Mcstee Sarah Stevens Dora Burton Bast Lake City

FFA Boxing Bouts Draws Highlight Thursday Night at UHS

A large crowd attended the Future Farmers boxing event at UHS auditorium on Thursday. Nine of thirteen bouts ended in draws with two crowd-pleasing battle royals. Referee Bichee controlled action as participants delivered solid performances. Winners included Brent Jones over Marion Hall and Carl VanTassel over Kurt Caldwell, among others.

FFA UHS Inds Bichee Brent Jones Marion Hall Carl VanTassel Kurt Caldwell George Swett Alfred Loyd Chad Neel John Scott Ferron Gregory Jay Hall Jack Pow

Food Wins Trip For Utah Teen Food Champion

Erma Atwood of Pleasant Grove Utah County named state 4 T1 champion in food preparation by State Club Leader D I Murray. She earns an all expense paid trip to the 15th National Club Congress in Chicago November 27 to December 5. In seven years she canned 748 pints and prepared 240 meals. She planned meals for a family of six this summer and assisted in managing the home. She won 142 dollars in prize money across seven foods demonstrations and contests. Miya Awood competes for a refrigera tor prize and may vie for three college scholarships of 400, 300, and 200 dollars from Server Inc as sponsor.

Erma Atwood Pleasant Grove Utah County D. I. Murray Chicago Ang Miya Awood Server, Inc

Seven File For Uintah School Board Election

Seven candidates filed for Uintah School Board seats in districts No 4 and No 2. In district No 2 Vernal City Ashley district, nominees include Catherine W Seeley H Grant West Charles Carter Beatrice Schofield N G Sowards. three by petition Schofield West Carter. In district No 4 Leota Ouray and surrounding towns, two filed Lacy Taylor and T D Levi. Russel Todd did not seek re election as board member for district No 4. The election will fill three seats though two will be for a term of five years each under a new law placing one long term and one short term seat each year.

E. Smith Uintah Board of Education Vernal City Ashley Catherine W. Seeley H. Grant West Charles 9. Carter Beatrice Schofield N. G. Sowards Schofield Mr. West Mr. Cart Balard Ft. Duchesne Randlett Ray Leota H. Lacy ‘Taylor T. D. Levi Is of Board of Education

Auto Accident Near Myton Fatal to Former Ashley Valley Resident

Beecroft Chartle Beecroft 24 of Moosevelt was killed instantly and his father in law Walter Daniels 47 of Roosevelt seriously injured when their car collided head on with a truck near Dundee land after trying to avoid loose horses. Beecroft survived by widow Sylvia Daniels Beecroft an infant daughter mother Mary Napolis Shurtliff hotel proprietor sister Ed Taylor and brother Mont Beecroft. Funeral services were held Tuesday in Homewell. Co W Showalter manager of Showalter Motor Co returned from a Ford convention in Detroit with 8,000 dealers from U S and Canada and many foreign attendees.

Chartle Beecroft Moosevelt Walter Daniels Roosevelt Dundeeland Beecroft Vernal Co. W. Showalter Showalter Motor Company Detroit Mich United States Canada Showalter Chicago F Ord Galt, Lake

Californians Secure Good Pictures on Green River Expedition This Fall

A letter from Dr. Robert Langley of Los Angeles to Dr. Ri OQ. Prawler of Bingham discusses the recent Green River trip by Langley and two companions with Frank Swain and Bus Hatch of Vernal. They report photographs and films turned out fine. W. A. Story of Maybell, Colorado visited Vernal Saturday. The next F F A bouts are planned with the Vernal CCC camp boys for December 3.

Green River Robert Langley Los Angeles Ri OQ. Prawler Bingham Frank Swain Bus Hatch Vernal

Uintah School District Census Delayed and Sale at Penney

Delays in compiling full Uintah School District census returns due to late responses. A combined apron and food sale is planned for Sunday December 4 at J C Penney store under Vernal First Ward Relief Society direction. Mrs Fora Dewournette and Mrs Wm Offield visited Brown's Park last week, traveling via Sunbeam Colorado to see friends.

J. C. Penney Vernal First Word Relief Society Fora Dewournette Wm. Offield Brown's Park Lway Sunbeam Colo

Predatory Trappers Report Record Kill in Utah Quarter

A Utah three month effort by about 130 trappers under the federal biological survey and state game division reported the greatest kill in Utah history for July to September. Coyotes totaled 2010 with bobcats 269 and bears 3. Estimated livestock savings exceed 200000 dollars. Trappers used auto travel, with horses largely abandoned, and distributed 9108 pounds of bait while treating 9170 acres for rodent control.

Utah Federal Biological Survey Game Management W. S. Henderson R. C. Cooper Bobcats Bears Anderson J. R. Dovelass Vernal Lions Club Scott Zimmerman Disami Northern Associated Civic Clubs Timent Provo John W., Wills Vernal Clay Steele Santaquin Zimmerman Tribune

Scholarship Plan Aimed at All Students in Vernal

Early this week a $17 438 WPA project progresses in Lapoint Tridell and Red Narrows areas, including gravel road work, dugways and culverts. WPA labor funded at 13 830 with 3 518 county material. The piece also promotes the Vernal Express scholarship plan urging youth to join the campaign for spare time work and commissions. Mrs L S Hall recovers at home after surgery.

Lapoint Tridell Billie Farr Whiterocks Beach Tridel Red Narrows Mass By Narrows Paradise Park WPA

Uintah Indians Convicted for Knife Attack on Mills

In Salt Lake federal court two Ute Indians from Randlett region Chappoose and Grant were found guilty of assault with intent to do bodily harm for stabbing a half breed Sioux Indian named Mills and grabbing Mrs before stabbing him. Sentencing set for Saturday by Judge Tillman P. Johnson. Additional trials include Richard Birch Jamies Starr Ivan Domgard and Charles Way with various charges of liquor sales and perjury. outcomes pending Saturday as reported by the Tribune.

Commor Chappoose Kneale Grant Randlett Tillman P. Johnson Federal District Court Salt Lake Mills Chappoose Crant Richard Birch Roosevelt Birch Jamies Starr Starr Art Taylor Taylor Lapoint Ivan Domgard Charles Way Domgard Peta Norris Vernal Ed. Ray Parrett Ver ‘Nal Way John D. Kowine Gusher

Spark Ignites Gasoline At Showalter Motor

A spark from tools during repairs on a truck at Showalter Motor Car ignited overflowing gasoline from a full tank placed on the Noor. Rapid use of a fire extinguisher controlled the flames before the fire department arrived, causing no damage. Isaac McQueen, manager of Summit Monumental Works in Price, visited Thos. EB. Hall of Macser, local agent, on Tuesday.

Showalter Noor Isaac McQueen Summit Monumental Works Price Thos. EB. Hall of Macser

Vernal district notes and livestock trades dated

A compilation of short items: A. A. Hatch sells 800 ewes to Philip Stringham at 4.35 each. Reuben Miller and others visit Vernal. Miller proves up on homestead and sells beans with 400 pounds remaining. Hank Stewart ships 150 cattle from Nine Mile to Salt Lake at three dollars per cwt. Columbis Phonographs agent Penthe Calder urges stopping night street activity with music boxes. officials inspect proposed reservoir site at Steinaker Draw costing about 80 000 dollars including canal from Ashley River. county election results show J. C. Haxing 6 vote lead for county clerk and N. G. Sowards leads for superintendent of schools.

A. A. Hatch Philip Stringham Reuben BE. Miler John Cronk John N. Cooper Myton Miller Hank Stewart Nine Mile Balt Lake Penthe Calder Columbis Phonographs William J. Lynch Joan DeGray Dixon H. M. Hayes Wm. Thain State Funch Board Caleb Tanner Stelnaker Draw Ashley River Sitc Benmian W. H. Siddoway T. C. McNeil J. C. Hacxing Sal Peter Hanigan Vrice N. G. Sowards Frank M. Young

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