Utah Urged to Buy Christmas Seals to Fight Tuberculosis
Utah is urged to participate in the Seventeenth Annual Christmas Seal sale to raise 50 000 for tuberculosis control. Dr John A Widtsoe leads the statewide drive with 200 county advisory members and local committees, backed by state schools and prominent national figures. The campaign funds a proposed state tuberculosis sanatorium and a summer outdoor camp for affected children.
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United States
Utah
Eyuawry County
John A Whidtsoe
James H. Wailis
Widston
Cc. N. Jensen
Atate
Coolidge Down
Gov. Mabey
State Farm Bureau
Federation of Women’s Clubs
General Relief Society
George Albert Smith
Christ
John Widtsoe
Ideal Weather Graces Uintah Basin Thanksgiving Day
The Uintah Basin enjoyed dry dusty roads and Tom like warmth on Thanksgiving. Nights turned chilly with ice forming on standing water and ditch banks. Plowing remains active across the region as harvest works continue.
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Uintah Basin
Section Ia
Land returns to Utah state from school section lands
Three land parcels totaling 8040 acres of school section lands were declared nonmineral at Utah's entry to the union and are to revert to the state. The lands, in Duchesne Summit and San Juan counties and including parts in Ashley National Forest, were once mineral but were not at the time of statehood. Lands are grouped by coal and phosphate considerations with withdrawals noted and mineral status examined.
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Williiam Spry
General Land Voice
Ell F. Taylor
Register
The
Salt Lake
Duchesne
Summit
San Juan
Field Service
Health Seals Target All Letters and Packages
Health authorities announce comprehensive use of Health Seals on all mail and parcels to enforce safety standards. Officials say letters and packages will display seals indicating compliance. ფ
Midwest Oil Pushes Drilling in Rangely Field
In Rangely the Midwest Refining Co repairs frozen pipes from the White river and resumes deep testing. Digs to about 400 feet before freezing. a single standard rig operates. Ed Walsh moves to Nile Hughes permit to drill a validation hole of 600 feet. Jones Brothers shift to William Neal permit. Langston from Grand Junction moves to Hunter and Green permit.
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Rangely Oil Field
Midwest Refining Company
White River
Rangely Field
Rangely
Ed Walsh
Nile Hughes
Jones Brothers
William* Neal
Langston
Grand Junction
Hunter and Green
Three Seek Naturalization Papers in District Court
At the district court on December 1 three individuals request naturalization papers. Frank Smith of Watson Garasimos Rodoleakis of Lapoint and Hanna Leonna Ash of Vernal by Hall.
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District Court
Frank Smith
Watson
Garasimos Rodoleakis
Lapoint
Hanna Leonna Ashby Hall
Vernal
George McCurdy Wins U. H. S. Cross Country Run
Uintah high school held its first cross country run on Wednesday noon. Of 97 entrants 83 started 73 finished within 15 minutes for two and one sixth miles. McCurdy, a junior, led from the start and held it through the final 50 yards where Porter Merrell, a senior, challenged hard. The Student Body awards a gold medal to the winner and plans an annual event. Burton Chew placed third with Sidney Merkley fourth and Ashlie Manwaring sixth.
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Uintah High School
Georges McCurdy
Porter Merrell
Burton Chew
Sidney “Merkley
Ashlie” Manwaring
Moisture Shortage Recorded At Trout Creek Ranger Station
Ranger Harry Van Tassel notes moisture from July 1 to Oct 31, 1924 at Trout Creek on Taylor Mountain totaled 6.28 inches, down from 9.12 inches in 1923. Snow depth was 13 inches. Freshmen dominated a turkey dinner event with about 1000 points to 300 for juniors, signaling strong interest for next year’s cross country run.
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Trout Creek Ranger Station
Harry van Tassel
Trout Creek
Taylor Mountain
Leland Gillman
Lawrence Burton
Robert Cooper
Karl Lind
Joseph Engbersen
McCurdy
Friends Place W. H. Siddoway Named on School Ballot
In Uintah County District No. 2 only one candidate, William H. Siddoway, appears on the school ballot. Supporters urge a vote of confidence, praising Siddoway and the board's plan for educational advancement and urging turnout next Wednesday.
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Uintah
William H. Siddoway
Balf
Silddoway
Wuintah
Siddoway
Mrs. Harding Buried In Tomb With Husband
Mrs. Florence Kling Harding widow of Warren G. Harding died at White Oaks Farm in Marion Ohio after long illness. She is buried beside her late husband in the tomb at Marion with tributes from President Coolidge who ordered the White House flag at half mast and sent aides to assist.
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Marion
Ohio
Florence Kilng Harding
Warren G. Harding
Carl W. Sawyer
Lste
C. E
Harding
Jesse Swank
Epworth Methodist Episcopal Church
George M. Landis
Trinity Baptist Church
Swank
Bie
White House
President Coolidge
Weeks and Works
Record Shipment From Salt Lake City Reaches Vernal
A Salt Lake wholesale dry goods salesman took orders in Vernal for a large shipment. The goods arrived Monday and were on shelves by noon Wednesday, marking a record size shipment from the capital city to Vernal.
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Salt Lake City
Salt Lake
Vernal
Capitol Eity
Race crowd causes dust as entrants withdraw for ailment
A crowded race saw many cars driving beside and in front of the runners, creating a dust cloud. Fourteen entrants did not start due to physical ailments and were praised for their willingness to help win laurels for their classes.
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Laurela
Uintah county resident Colton urged to retain board seat
Letters defend B O Colton Jr as Uintah county resident and valued school district official amid rumors of temporary domicile in Roosevelt. Supporters cite his long homestead in Ouray valley and ongoing work for Uintah schools.
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B. O. Colton, Jr
O. Colton, Jr
Uintah
Uintah County
Roosevelt
Colton
Ouray Valley
Uintall
Oil Lease Funds For Public Schools Use In Utah
The Utah attorney general says funds from federal coal gas and oil lands leases must be used for public schools or road construction as directed by the legislature. The state land commissioner notes the money should go to the common school fund, making highway financing from this source unlikely.
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Coal, Gas and Oil Lands Leasing
Harvey H
Cluff
State Land Office
John T. Oldroyd
Utah
Splendid Delivery Service Between Grand Junction and Vernal
Ashton Bros. company phoned Grand Junction Saturday after 4 p m for lettuce and fruits. Monday’s mail to Vernal brought the goods shortly after 11 a m. This is the twenty first service between Grand Junction and Vernal.
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Grand Junction
Vernal
Ashton Bros
Election Dec 3 Judges Named In Vernal and District Four
Judges for the school election on December 3 are listed for Vernal and three districts. District No 4 includes Fort Duchesne Ranchett and Wilson polling places with named judges. Candidates in district four are B O Colton Jr W H Donaldson and Francie M Ackley. Schools will not be dismissed per Superintendent H S Olson.
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Vernal
E. J. Winder
Elias Winn
Maggia Fowler
Williams Hi. Siddoway
Fort Duchesne
John G. Hacking
Ada Sauer
Ashad Bingham
Ranchett
Frankie Jarman
Muriel Stevens
Lovina Wilton
Wilson
Hylas
Smith
Vern Allred
James Angus
B. 0. Colton, Jr
W. H. Donaldson
Francie M. Ackley
H. 8S. Olson
Big Christmas Edition Of Vernal Express Preview
The Vernal Express announces a large Christmas Edition with anticipated records for advertising space. Readers and businesses are urged to reserve space now to secure prime positions.
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Vernal Express
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Officclass
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