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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1922

Page

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Salt Lake Club Offers Help for Uintah Basin Road

Salt Lake Commercial Club pledges influence and publicity to secure relief for Uintah Basin road access. Letter from James H. Wallis dated November 8 1922 urges state action to improve Duchesne Helper road and prevent isolation until spring. Follow-up note November 15 1922 reports Board acknowledgment and appointment of a committee to confer with the State Highway Commission and Governor.

Salt Lake Sain KK Smith Commercial Club Salt Lake City Mr. Smith Roosevelt Vernal Uintah Basin State Road Commission Tlub Duchesne- Helper Board of Governors Utah Siates James H Wallis James WH Wallis Utah Public Health Association Wallis State Highway Commission

Woolley Aids Turkeys Shipment in Uintah Basin

Vernal Woolley of Logan represents Utah Agricultural College and Utah State Farm Bureau to assist Uintah Basin farmers in preparing turkeys for shipment. A basin growers group aims to market a large crop via the farm bureau, with 10 000 birds discussed. Buyers bid 32 to 35 cents dressed for local markets while out of town buyers forego price names pending contracts.

Salt Laklds City Utah Agricultural College Utah State Farm Bureau Vernal Woolley Logan Salt Lake Uintah Basy Farm Bureau Fred Mathews Castlegate Los Angeles Air

Uintah Basin Turkeys Shipped to Pacific Coast

Uintah County farms shipped a large turkey crop for Thanksgiving trade. About 80,000 pounds left Uintah for Los Angeles and Salt Lake City markets, with parcels and private trucks moving most units. W K Johnson bought and dressed many birds, sending 35,000 pounds total, with prices mainly from 29 to 38 cents per pound live weight.

Uintah Athley Valley W. K Johnson T. G Alexander George A. Slaugh Johntson Los Angeles Salt Lake City Verndl Johnson

John W. Doss Acquitted At Second Trial In Vernal

John W. Doss was acquitted at the second trial held Saturday morning before Justice Irvin Eaton on a charge of using insulting language to females. Jurors were Charles H Davis, Moroni Fisher, and Ike Burton. Thos W Oddwell represented the defendant and Wallace Calder spoke for the city of Vernal, the plaintiffs.

John W Doss Irvin Eaton Charles H Daviis Moroni Fisher Ike Burton Thos W Oddhnel Wallace Calder Vernal

Salt Lake Firm Bids Law on Vernal U S Building

The Western Construction company of Salt Lake City was the low bidder for the erection of the public building at Vernal with a bid of 47500 dollars. The Johnson Construction company of Fargo North Carolina was the only other bidder with 49906 dollars. No award has yet been made.

Salt Lake U. S Washington, DC Western Construction Company Salt Lake City Vernal Johnson Construction Company Fargo N. C

Roads in prime condition on Vernal to Roosevelt line

Reports from motorists traveling the Vernal to Roosevelt corridor last week say roads are in excellent shape with notable drag work completed on the west end improving travel conditions and accessibility for travelers through the region.

Vernal Roosevelt West End

Christmas Seal Sale To Start Thanksgiving

The sixth annual Christmas seal campaign to fight tuberculosis will begin on Thanksgiving Day and run through Christmas. Utah public health efforts span the state as counties contribute 10 cents per person toward a $45,000 national drive. Humpty Dumpty entertained Utah schoolchildren to promote health habits, and Uintah Superintendent Oleon leads the campaign planning with final meetings to follow.

Utah Utah “Public Health Association Humpty Dumpty Uintah Oleon Uint Schools

Newberry Row Is Now Out of the Senate

Washington November 21 resignation from the Senate of Senator Newberry of Michigan became effective when his letter was presented and read in the Senate He began service in 1918 and his name was called for the last time during the swearing in of Mrs Felton of Georgia Senators Harrison and Owen discussed the resignation with differing views Harrison called it a joy to American homes while Owen urged decisive enactment free of campaign tactics

Washington Senate Truman Ho Newberry Michigan Newberry Felten Georgia Harrison Mississippi Owen Oklahoma

R S Collett Visits Salt Lake City for Business

R S Collett traveled from Salt Lake City on Monday to attend business matters and departed Tuesday afternoon.

R S Collett Salt Lake City

Final Count Adjusts Totals After Long Wait

After nearly a week delay for WHilllow Creek precinct results the county commissioners canvassed all precincts. The last precinct cast eleven votes with six for Colton and five for Snell Miller Sheriff Richardson reports. Final tallies list Ernest Bamberger 1063, William King 778, T Stoney 30 for US Senate. Colton 1242, Welling 624, Walter 30 for US House First District. Cherry 1051, Corfman 781 for Supreme Court. Jensen 1069, D C Jensen 759, Ruby Lindsay Webber 29 for Superintendent. Siddoway 1120, Thompson 75 for State Legislature. Sowards 833, Fletcher 1074 for County Commissioners. Taylor 968, McKee 910 for County Commissioner. Murray 1157, Snellen Johnson 696 for County Clerk. Richards 530, Oaks ?, for Sheriff. Preece 1181, Hangon 685 for County Recorder. Deakensy 5?, McConnell 1034, Harmon Sowards 1 for County Attorney.

Whilllow Creek Colton Snell Miller Rehardson Congress Don B. Colton Milton H. Welling John O Walter F-L the Supreme Court James W Cherry E. E. Corfman Superintendent of Public Instruction N C. Jensen D C Jensen Ruby Lindsay Webber F L William H Siddoway Cyrus A Thompson Wilbur Sowards W L Fletcher Roy Taylor Joseph A. McKee Wilson Murray Snellen Johnson W C Marshall Lafe Richardson William H Oaks

Candidates for School Election Across Districts

In District No 1 Naplea Clerk A G Goodrich filed as sole candidate for the position. District No 3 Maeser shows five candidates Josep Bodily Atlen John L McConkie Maeser William Hoeft and Mra Lettle Duke from Glines Bodily has resigned leaving McConkle and Allen as Maeser candidates. District No 6& including La point and Tridel Bartlett and Goodrich already serve on the board.

Naplea A. G Goodrich Ofco Maeser Josep Bodily Co. D Atlen John L. McConkie Maesers William Hoeft Mra Lettle Duke Glines Bodily McConkle Allen B. Bartlett Lapoint Tridel Bartlett Mr. Goodrich

Colorado Supreme Court declares Moffat tunnel bill unconstitutional

A wireless message from Roosevelt Wednesday evening stated the Colorado supreme court ruled the recently passed Moffat tunnel bill unconstitutional. The decision impacts state infrastructure funding and ongoing railroad work.

Moffat Tunnel Tho Ashton’s Roosevelt Colorado Supreme Court Moffat Colorado

Funeral of John Chivers of Davis Ward in 1920

Funeral services for John Chivers, longtime Ashley Valley resident from Davis ward, were held November 18 at the Naples ward house with Bishop Alfred Simper presiding. Interment followed at Vernal cemetery. The event noted his public spirit in road work and his large circle of friends before detailing a separate Roosevelt seed plant visit and discussing alfalfa seed growing prospects in the valley.

Naples Ward Chapel ClhowDb John T. Chivers Ashley Valley John Chivers Davis Ward William Idaho Chivers Umotah County Legion Naples Ward Alfred Smper George A. Slaugh James M. Shaffer Presiden Ernest Eaton Naples and Davis Ward Vernal Mima Davis C J. Neal Father Hunt Ira Thomas John Sisugh Edward Watkins Parley Goodrich Roosevelt J. A. Peppard Seed Company J. G. Peppard, Jr Gipson Lottyery Peppard Simg Veanal Achley Valley Utah Stotggas Jensen and Golden Mortgage Poppard

City Council Explains Water Rate Increase Rationale

The council outlines financial strains from 1922 water works upgrades and sinking fund draw, with $5 600 used to cover improvements. Legal demands and depreciation of mains force self support, leading to a rate hike to avoid further city debt and ensure a self sustaining system.

Ery Dutiegs Veroni Express

Provo Post Becomes Tri-Weekly Publication

The Provo Post announces a change to tri weekly publication from last Monday, printing on Monday Wednesday and Friday. Readers in Provo and surrounding rural districts drive the switch. Harry Dutler is circulation manager Sam Leavitt is ad service man Ray Olpita has joined reportorial and editorial staff.

Provo Harry _Dutler S Am Leavitt Ad Service Ray Olpit

Vernal City Council Orders Water Rate Clarifications

Officials announce actions to correct impressions from the water rate increase. The statement is issued under the authority of Vernal City Council and signed by Mayor I. Cruikshank in May.

I. Cruikshank

Mrs Miinnie C Thomas Heads to Salt Lake City for Winter

Mrs Miinnie C Thomas departed Friday for Salt Lake City to stay the winter with her son Melvin who is employed there.

Miinnie C. Thomas Salt Lake City Melvin

Also Mentioned on This Page

Woolley Benato Mussolini New Permier Italy Pacific Coast Fistal Board OF John W. Doss Tom Turlk United States Newberry Row Blocaure Willow Criser United State Ernest Bamberger Wiliam H King T. Stoney Minnie C Preece Jennie Hangon Charles Deakensy J T McConnell Harmon Sowards David J. G. Peppard Company J. G. Peppard Seed Company Ashuzy Valley Hughyseed POST Bank of Vernal United Basin
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