Funeral Rites Held for Olive Bodily Maeser Mother
Funeral services were held in the Maeser chapel for Olive Bodily born June 16 101 at Maeser youngest child of Geo D Merkley. The service featured Mark M Hall of the ward bishopric and a mixed double quartet with several numbers and speakers. Internment followed at Maeser cemetery with grave dedication by Thomas E Hall. She was married March 21 1920 to Walton Bodily and leaves six children Lucille Lorenzo Melvin Anna Gordon Harold and others, along with her parents and siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maeser
Olive Bodily
Merrel Oaks
Provo
Mark M Hall
Charles Colton
Lester Bingham
May Jorgensen
Lucllie Johnson
Lora Murray
Helen Calder
John S. McConkle
John N Pavis
Ernest Eaton
Thomas E Hall
Olive Merkley
Geo D Merkley
George D Merkley
George A, Merkley
Eleanor Allen
Jane Colton
Vernal
John Henry
Vernal Notes Twenty Years Ago Incomplete Local News
Vernal society notes report building projects by David Witmer and L W Curry and visits by Mrs Charles DeMolsy and Bishop Archie Richardson. Local illness and travel include George E Adams and Dr Christy. Deeds mention hunters' deaths, sheep interests, and election proximity with several residents traveling or returning from trips. broad City snapshot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Witmer
L W Curry
Uintad State Bank
Vernal
Charles DeMolsy
Kansas
George E Adams
Adams
Green River
Archie Richardson
Salt la
Chicago
Coltharps
Snellen Johnson
Consolidated Wagon and Machine Company
Taylor McClellan
Dyer
Dr Martin
Robert Witmer
Wiliam King
Browns Park
Dad Avery
Randlett
Salt Lake
School Election Set Across Uintah District Precincts
A school election will occur in Uintah School District in three precincts on Wednesday December 3 to elect one board member from each. Nominated candidates include A G Goodrich Nap les Ed Watkins Jr Deda Amasa C Caldwell Jensen H Walter Wolley Glines P Mavrhan Mae ser Foy Taylor Lapoirt W D Morrill Tridell. Precinct 5 Lapiint Tridell Bennett White Rocks and Dry Fork vote at multiple schoolhouses with listed judges. Precinct 3 Maeser Glines Dry Fork. Precinct 1 Naples Jensen and Dre fon. Outgoing directors are Roy Taylor George W Perry and A Goodrich. holdovers Mrs Robert Witmer and Russel Todd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah
Board of Education
A. G Goodrich
Naples
Ed Watkins, Jr
Deda
Lapoirt
W D Morrill
Tridell
Lapiint
Acel Caldwell
Earl Gadd
Lily Bigelow
R L. Cook
Derrell Goodrich
Wm M Harvey
Bennett School House
Albert Rasmussen
John G Bolton
J PF Bowen
Maeser
W H Oaks
Lester Engham
Archie Allen
M M
Batty Roy Duke
Charles A Perry
Dry Fork
Caldwell
Steve Beck
Byron Thomas
Census shows Uintah County school population rise
The Uintah County school census lists 3169 children ages 6 to 18, with 2531 in full time public schools, 164 in private schools, and 84 outside Utah. It notes 203 not enrolled, including 211 legally excused and 92 not excused, and credits enumerators led by Mrs Alma Preece Pestle and others across towns like Vernal, Naples, Maeser, and Jensen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah County
County
Utah
Ashley
Alma Preece
Pestle
Alice Timothy Roosevelt
Datis
Ida Bowthorp
Dragon
Ernest Smith
Fors Duchesne and
Gusher
Jennie Faydock Giles
David Dean
Hayden
Bastianihe Creek
Thersa Wing
Ouray
Jensen
Ira
Gardiner , Lapoint
Deep Creek
Lucy Jusce
Maeser and
Dry Fork
Thomas Bingam
Naples
Pearl Williams
Eden Powell
Leota
Frank Roberts
Pinhon
Ates Fuller Merrill
Watson Randlett
Woods
Lawrence Wall
Randlett
Vernal
Mamien Hartle
Lizie Winward
Kattie Hodgkinson
Louie Glenn
Whiterocks
Iarm Creek
Tridell
Leland Morrill Wilson Altern
Independence
Elmer Jorgenson
Roosevelt
Thomas C McNeil Vernal Utah Pioneer Courier
Thomas C McNeil a long time resident of Vernal Utah former Ute war rider and member of the Independent Scouts served as a courier to New Castle. He gained fame for rides on the Flag Creek road with a best time just over seven hours. Funeral services were attended by Ed Wilbur J D Amick Carroll Bills and his mother on October 30 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal
Utah
Thomas
McNeil
Vernal Country
Tom
Independent Scouts
Scouts Guides and Interpreters
West
New Castle
McNell
Flag Creek
Ed Wilbur
J D Amick
Carroll Bills
Meeker Review
Political mud die question on party wet and dry sides
A fragmented query asks which party is wet or dry across regions. It questions how factions within parties will unite and mentions CAD and PAC as possible remedies. The text mixes political metaphor with unclear guidance and calls for a course correction.
Oil Well to Be Drilled at Rangely 8000 Feet
Rumors say Rio Blanco county firms plan to pool interests and bring heavy rotary equipment to Rangely to test deep sands starting within 30 days. The project aims to reach 8000 feet or more, using rigs proven in Texas and California. Rangely is viewed as a prime dome with past shallow oil production and several deep tests previously tried without hitting the target.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rangley
Denver
Rangely
Rio Blanco County
Texas
California
Wstern
United States
Farm Bureau Turkey Shipment Expected to Bring $10 500
Farm Bureau manager A. T. Johnson reports Uintah Basin turkeys will bring at least $10 500, with 25 cents per pound on about 42 000 pounds from 300 boxes. An advance of 12 1/2 cents was paid, roughly half of the guaranteed prize, and the shipment was near normal despite drought lowering overall tonnage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Turkey
A. T. Johnson
Uintah Basin
Oil discovery spurs Rangely test in Colorado
The article notes PES driving large companies to untested Pocky mountain zones and highlights a new high grade oil find at over 6000 feet in eastern Colorado. Rangely operation gains interest on the western slope as explorers eye other promising areas for renewed activity.
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Colorado
Rifle Telegram
Two Million Request to Finish Vernal Craig Highway
Moffat Tunnel League and Northwestern Colorado officials pursue a near two million dollar appropriation to complete the Victory Highway west from Denver to Vernal Utah. Denver Chamber backs funding under the Colton-Oddie bill with federal aid and state cooperation. A Dec congressional session is expected to authorize funds for Lay to Utah line, with plans to coordinate eleven western state highway departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moffat Tunnel League
Colorado
Denver
State Highway Advisory Board
Denver Chamber of Commerce
Vernal Utah
Vernal
Kansas
League
State Highway Board
Lay, Colorado
Venas Utah
Utah
Lay
Highway Board
Utah Line
Victory Highway Association
Wheeler
Colorado Association
United States
Moffat Tarn League
Congress
Jensen
Craig
Craig Empire Courier
Moffat
Routt
State Highway Department
Maybell
Colorado State Highway Department
Washington
Unprecedented Early and Heavy Snow Hits Vernal Area
Vernal endured a severe snowstorm last Friday and Sunday with over a foot on the level and eighteen inches in the Dry Fork area. Sheepmen face costly feeding as stockmen prepare with hay and grain. traffic halted and several residents and travelers faced deep drifts and cold conditions while awaiting assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P Maughan
Cangon
Dry Fork
Cold Snap Drops Vernal Thermometer to Subzero Readings
A string of record cold nights in Vernal drives temperatures below zero. Uintah Gas reports 4 below, AT Johnsons 1 below, and Bank of Vernal 6 below. Previous November lows included 4 above last year, with earlier subzero readings starting in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal
Uintah Gas Office
T Johnsons
Bank of Vernal Corner
Uintah Gas
Sn Cot
Basin Postal Service Improves Mail Transit In Vernal
C B Cluff, assistant chief mail clerk, reports three daily trains between Basin points and Salt Lake City with one train to Price and a Marysville link. Air and rail routes connect to Los Angeles Chicago New York and Washington DC, trucks between Price and Vernal operate in first class condition and meet schedule times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B Cluff
Uintah Basin
Vernal Expresa
Salt Lake City
Laves
Utah
Salt Lake
Price
Marysville
Thistl
Thistle
Set Lake City
Vernal
Los Angeles
Chicago
Dam
New York
Washington, DC
Washington
Vernal Community Notes From Forty Years Ago
Thirty years ago Vernal reports show Franklin Beers as tabernacle treasurer and Alf Johnson as deputy marshal on election day. A quiet wedding unites William Casper and Effie Odekirk at a home ceremony officiated by Bishop James Shaffer. Local business openings include Pops Pros and Yarnell Bros oyster house. Wethers marketed in Omaha bring 3.90 to 3.73 per cwt. Ed French and John Harking return from Omaha. W A Donaher heads to Carter station on UP. Edwin Winder visits Vernal seeking a home with Ada Calder. Thaliach( meeting) set for Nov 8 1908 at Mrs Ashton’s. next at Mrs W H Burton’s. Marcellus Pope plans study in analytical chemistry in Salt Lake City. A new ten pound girl arrives for Mr and Mrs Stanley Ashton. L Fletcher orders a roller mill for Vernal. Bargain underwear and coats advertised at Chicago Store. Sanitary Inspector C O Pickel visits Vernal to inspect water and conditions, succeeding L H Male. report forthcoming with publishable copy promised if available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eevee
Franklin Beers
Sane Tabernacle
Vernal W
Alf Johnson
Mada Che Etreué
Mr Darling
Frank Odekirk
William Casper
Effie Odekirk
James Shaffer
Yarnell Bros
Ed French
John Harking
Omaha
Donaher
Carter Station
Edwin Winder
John T. Winder
Salt Lake City
Winder
Baiss Ada Calder
Vernal
Thaliach
Whilam Ashton
W H Burton
Marcellus Pope
Stanley Ashton
L. Fletcher
White River
Cole
Reynolds Mill
Chicago
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the Word Chapel
Thomas C McNeil
Sand Ridge
Anderson
Vera Johnson
Owen Hacking
F E Colton
Imperial
Macser
Cottes House
Fairmont
Mont
Fpe Bingham
Orange
Calif
Bingham
Post Office
Basin
C O Plekol
State Board of Health
L. H Male
Pickel
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