Vernal Landscape Program Expands Public Grounds
Vernal advances public spaces through a coordinated landscape effort led by Prof. Emil Hansen from Utah Agricultural College. Uintah High School and Vernal First Ward grounds receive extensive work. 338 earth loads moved, 100 workers, and a plan for home landscape education and committee supervision to shape city plantings.
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Vernal
Brica
Emil Hansen
Utah Agricultural College
Uintah High School
Tabernacle
Vernal First Ward
Hansen
Court House
Prof. Hansen
Farm Bureau Plans Agricultural Course For Uintah Farmers
Uintah county farm bureau held its monthly meeting in Vernal to arrange agricultural instruction with Ulutee high school Utsh Agricultural Colleges for farmers. A course like those at the college will be offered before Christmas with instructors and subjects to be confirmed by Utah A C. The turkey receiving project with Utah Poultry Association was praised for good handling at the central station. The J G Peppard Co provided plant and equipment free of charge. The bureau endorsed the Worthiess Securities advisory round and set bureau dues at five dollars annually. Edward Hoeft and County Agent BE Paterson to contract wool and lamb sales alongside turkeys.
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Unitah
Beureau
tMe
Vernal
Ulutee High School
Utsh
Peterson
Ayona
Utah Poultry Association
J. G. Peppard Good coMpAny
Farm Bureau
Uintah Club
Worthiess
Edward Hoeft
Paterson
Vernal Prosperity Boosts Local Savings Drive
Vernal and Uintah county show six year high prosperity with more security salesmen visiting. Building and loan units attract investors as residents urged to keep surplus funds in Uintah Basin to aid local upbuilding and thrift.
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Vernal
Uintah
Uintah Bastin
Patrons oppose Star Route bid to private operation
Postmaster General announces open bids to privatize the Price Vernal Star Mall route. After seven years under government operation, patrons fear loss of dependable service with a $65,000 bid bond and monthly payments tied to mail weight. Local petitions and objections surge, citing prior government-led reliability and substantial state investment.
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Star Mall
Prita
Vernal
Postmaster General New
Joe Tullis
Frank Davis
Post, Office Department
J. F. MacKnight
Poice
Utah
Post Office Department
Uintah Basin
Deseret News
Colton Pushes Ute Claims Funding Via Direct Legislation
Colton asks the Indian bureau to seek direct legislation to reimburse the Ute Indians in Utah for lands taken for coal withdrawals and forest reserves. He argues a direct appropriation in the coming session could give three quarters of a million dollars now, versus a likely larger award after court of claims litigation.
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Colton
Indian Bureau
Utah
Court of Claims
Congress
Farewell Testimonial for Departing Missionaries
A farewell testimonial at Vernal First ward chapel honored John N. Davis and William Witbeck Jr as they depart for six month missions in the Central states. Event featured music, remarks, and refreshments for about 110 guests, with wives accompanying them to Salt Lake City for arrangements and a week of training before leaving.
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Vernal First Ward
John N. Davis
William Witbeck, Jr
Salt Lake City
Central States
Mutual Improvement Assocation
Charles Carpenter
J. E. Fowler
Witbeck
Mr. Davis
J. H. Prows
Bishop Hyrum B
Calder
Wallace Calder
Harold and Cave Davis
Elva Eaton
Marie Christensen
Pearl Snyder
Denver
Davis
Mima Erekson
Salt Lake Cty
Lapoint Pioneer John Neils Dies After Hospital Stay
Lapoint community mourns the death of John Neils on Thursday evening November 4 at Vernal hospital after surgery. Funeral services were held at the Lapoint ward house with Bishop Jacob Rasmussen presiding and interment in Lapoint Cemetery. The eulogies praised his character and many friends contributed offerings from Vernal and nearby areas.
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Lapointe
John Neilson
Jaccob Rasmussen
Pearl Harrison
Roy Taylor
William C. Marshall
C. A. Thompson
Neilson
Rasmussen
Isle of Somewhere
Russell Harrison
Vernal
Supreme Court Sets Aside Soldier Homestead Ruling
The Supreme Court recently set aside a ruling that soldier additional homestead rights are assignable only during a soldier’s life or by a widow during widowhood or by minor children during minority. Clarence Anderson sought to cancel a land office filing at Independence California by Jas James W Clune assigned by the children of a deceased soldier after they reached majority.
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General Land Office
Supreme Court
Clarence Anderson
Land Office
Independence
Calif
Jas. W. Clune
Stage permit denial blocks Vernal to Rangely auto service
The public utilities commission on Tuesday denied Motor Transportation a certificate to operate an auto stage between Vernal Utah and Colorado at the state line Rangely connection. The denial cites failure to file articles of incorporation with the secretary of state.
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Motor Transpotation Company
Vernal
Utah-Colorado
Rangely
Busines and Professional Women's Club Thanksgiving Party
The Vernal chapter of the Bus iness and Professional Women's club met at the Commercial Hotel for a luncheon and meeting. They plan a Thanksgiving party and dance at the same hotel on Wednesday November 26 with a turkey giveaway and Thanksgiving decorations. New members Mrs LaMar Bamuls Miss Annie Smith Miss Ellen Hemstreet and Mrs May Jorgeniin were present.
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Business and Professional Women’s Club
Commercial Hotel
LaMar Bamuels
Mise Annie Smith
Misa Ellen Hemstreet
May Jorgeniin
Bridge to be Built Over Ashley Creek Near Vernal
County Commissioner W. I. Fletcher confirms a new substantial bridge will be built over Ashley Creek at Alma Preece crossing north of Vernal. Construction aims to finish this winter if possible, replacing the former washout and dangerous ford used during high water.
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Ashley Creek
Alma Preece
Vernal
W. I. Fletcher
Fletcher
Autos Collide On Victory Highway South of Town
Wednesday night near Creek Crossing on the Victory Highway a car driven by Elias Austin collided with the Jorgensen Nash after Mr Jorgensen veered aside to let the oncoming car pass. The impact sent Jorgensen’s car into a willow patch. occupants shaken but not seriously injured. Both cars damaged.
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Creek Crossing
John Jorgensen
Vermal
C.l J. Young
Elias Austin
Jorgensen
Hullinger McCarty Bout Slated For Vernal Thanksgiving Show
Hullinger meets Roy McCarty of Salt Lake City at the Vogue theatre in Vernal on Thanksgiving Day in a six round main event with a 4 36 prelim. A Roosevelt draw previously pitted the rivals. McCarty says he is in good form. Hullinger vows to prove he deserved the last decision.
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Fang
Jess Hullinger
Roy McCarty
Salt Lake City
Roosevelt
Vogue Theatre
McCarty
Hullinger
Roocse
Ver Goal Gun and Rifle Club Receives Fish Shipment
The Ver goal Gun and Rifle club received dispatch of fingerling trout from Whiterocks fish hatchery. An estimated 5000 fish were shipped with only a few lost in transit, delivered by two trucks to the local streams.
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Vergoal Gun and Rifle Club Wa
Whiterocks
Ban on Utah alfalfa restricts Utah exhibit at Chicago show
Missouri and Illinois impose a quarantine on alfalfa hay and products from Utah and neighboring states to prevent alfalfa weevil spread. The embargo threatens Utah hay growers and the planned sheaf alfalfa displays at the International Grain and Hay Exposition in Chicago, despite efforts by Utah Agricultural College and state officials to quell fears and lift similar bans elsewhere.
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Missouri
Idaho
Colorado
Nevada
California
Oregon
Wyoming
Utah
Hillness
The
Agricultural College
Kansas City
Seed Exhibit to Chicago International Seed Show
Seed exhibit from Uintah County shipped to Salt Lake City and then to Chicago for the International Seed Show. Dr. George Stewart agronomist at the Utah Agricultural College in Logan will oversee the transfer.
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Uintah County
Salt Lake City
Chicago
George Stewart
Uah Agricultural
Logan
Colton Becomes Elections Committee Head In Utah House
Representative Colton of Utah will chair the elections committee after two senior members retire. He moves into committee headquarters, gaining a second office and an additional employee on the payroll.
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Colton
Utah
Elections Committee
House of Representatives
Triune
Winter Styles From Julia Bottomley In The Express
Fashions for 1925 26 are more interesting and attractive than ever says Julia Bottomley in The Express Fashion Department. Her authority comes from constant contact with style centers and a knack for predicting popular clothing before it appears.
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Julia Bottomley
the Express
Bottomley
Express
City Council Holds Session on Vernal Avenue and Park Costs
The City Council met in the courthouse Wednesday night and passed bills. V ernal avenue share cost totaled 313 dollars. The city park expenses for the past season are listed but not fully stated.
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Court House
Vernal Avenue
Uintah County Girls Win Trips to Chicago for Livestock Show
Two Uintah County girls win Chicago trips through state and national clubs prizes. Miss Aftén Bingham 13 of Maeser earns a Cudahy Packing prize and will travel November 28 to December 6 with other delegates for lectures and tours at the International Live stock and Seed Show and Boys and Girls Clubs Convention. Miss Mary Redmond 13 of Wilson wins Montgomery Ward prize for best cooking and will join state prize winners to Chicago for the exhibition week.
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Aftén Bingham
Lester Hingham
Maeser
Cudahy Packing Company
Chicago
Miss Bingham
Uintah County
Mary Redmond
Jack Redmond
Wilson
Ulatah County
Utah
Montgomery Ward
International Livestock and Seed
Keli
Hedmond
Salt Lake City
State Club Teader
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First Ward
Bureau
Agricultural
U. H
Star
Lapoint
Pioneer
Busines
Hullinger-McCarty
GUX Club
Missouri & Illinois
City Council
United Basin
Bank OF Vernal
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