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Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1926

Page

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W S Ashton Will Head County Democratic Ticket As Choice for Legislature

A Democratic convention in Uintah County Utah nominated candidates for the general election. W S Ashton was chosen to head the ticket with a slate including W L Fletcher Pavley Goodrich Mais Forte Ivan Perry J Emery Johnson Mrs L Meredith Dallas Young Nile Hughes and Adam Tyzack for various county offices. R M Gipson was reelected chairman with Seth Perry as secretary.

W.S. Ashton Democratic Alatah Court House T J Caldwell Seth Perry Corm Nilitesa Democratic Party W L Fletcher Conewis Alonars Uintah County Utah Lake Lake City Ashton Pavley EH Esseescr R M Gipson Orson Calder Andrew Vernon Enoch Gurr

Bamberger Abandons Fight For Permit To Build R R

Julian Bamberger president of the Salt Lake and Denver Railroad appears to drop his bid for Interstate Commerce Commission approval to build a line from Craig to Provo Utah The commission cancelled oral arguments scheduled for Sept 22 in Washington suggesting possible denial Denver Chamber of Commerce and other regional interests had been active in supporting the application with transportation commissioner Har ry Dickinson and Craig attorney E G Vanatta preparing to travel to Washington to present data

Julian Bamberger Salt Lake Denver Chamber of Commerce Itarry Dickinson Chamber 9

Three Autos Crash on Victory Highway Near Vernal

Early Friday morning Mia Hughes readying a parked car on W I L Fletcher driveway along Victory highway two other autos collide. A Charleton West Virginia tour bus and Myron Roberts' westbound car crash causing wheels to break and both vehicles to veer off. Nine hospitalized with serious injuries. all shaken and cut but treated in Vernal as cars were repaired.

Mia Nila Hughes Wil Fletcher Victory Highway Vernal Charleton West Va Hughes Myron Roberta West Virginia Roberts Misa

Banquet Honors Retiring Legion Leader and Wife in Vernal

A banquet at the Congregation Community House honored Dr and Mrs Homer E Rich. Rich retires as state vice commander of the American Legion and Mrs Rich is elected state head of the Ladies Auxiliary. Sander acted as toastmaster as remarks praised their Legion service and leadership.

Homer E Rich Congregation Community House American Legion The Legion Auxilary Rich Tabies’ Auxiliary Sander William H Siddoway Legion Dr Rich Legislalatur Witbeck Archie Lewta Gocesta

Soften Paint Brushes in Boiling Soap Water

A note suggests soaking brushes in boiling water with strong soap if no other method softens them. The tip emphasizes heat and cleaning power to restore stiffness and usability of bristles.

County Agents Lead Exhibit at State Fair in Salt Lake City

EB Peterson Mrs Jane Murray and Mrs Race John son left Thursday for Salt Lake City to attend the State Fair. Murray and Mrs Johnson oversee the Boys' and Girls' club exhibit with chaperones Labert Cook and Cornelia Peterson. They will demonstrate sewing for four days in regional competition with other counties. The top sewing from last Thursday and Friday will advance to the fair to face county rivals in sewing and garden exhibits.

EB Peterson Jane Murray Race Johnson Salt Lake City

Civil War veteran Charles Hamaker, Vernal resident, dies at 94

Funeral services held at Swale undertaking for Charles Hamaker born June 5, 1836 in Ohio. Survived by children Van, Owen, Melvin, Els, Jesse, Luther, Autia, Levina. served in Company B 29th Iowa Volunteers. Interment Vernal Cemetery with taps and salute.

Swale Undertaking Partor Charles Hamaker Vernal Richeng Hamaker Levan Owen Dodd Melvin and Ells Alpine Ida Jesse Montana Luther Utah Autia New Mexica Levina Sallsbury McCrrick Utah Montgomery County Ohio Iowa Volunteer Infantry California Hfe West

Exhibits At Vernal Fair Draw Praise From Attendees

The first annual Uintah county Boys and Girls Club Fair at Vernal drew high praise for exhibits and demonstrations. Prizes funded by local businesses included a hog from the United States Bank and a notable livestock display featuring cattle, Rambouillet sheep, and Duroc Jersey hogs. The forest service highlighted timber species and grazing concepts, with Indian club members winning ribbons and Uintah’s high and central schools showcasing handiwork.

EB Peterson Myr Peterson Uintah Plymouth Rock Vernal Drawi Indian Club Forest Service Ashley National Streat District Forest Office Ogden Ashley National Forest Mort Destructi Foreat Service Supervinoy Harry van Tassel Uintah County D P Murray Utah Agricultural College Extension Service

Racing E r73 and Rider Crash Into Naples Car

Naples correspondent reports Last Sunday night Alvin Gardner his wife and baby and John D Karren traveled in a Ford toward James Karren home when a speeding car with boys on horseback collided. The horse and rider were thrown. no one seriously hurt though rider Otly Butcher and horse were injured. The party aimed for a conference program at Vernal but could not reach it. Residents call for curbing reckless driving.

Naples Alvin Gardner Baby John D Karren James Karren Otly Butcher Gardiner Tha Gardiner Vernal

Toot McNeal’s Hasty Vernal Trip Spares the Pony

The account recalls Toot McNeal traveling from Vernal in a good car in just over five hours, a sharp contrast to the old saddle pony and buckboard. It notes the faster pace compared with past efforts between Great Headquarters and the Grand River during 1887, when relay efforts were common.

Toot McNeal Vernal Leng Tom Great Headquarters Hospital Grand River White Stiver Review

Maeser Groups Win Honors at Local Fair

The Boys' cooking club placed a close second to the Girls sewing class, with judges awarding the Girls the honor to take their work to the fair.

Hiblis Maeser

Fire Wires Gut Fruita Business District

A Saturday fire in Vernal started by strong winds swept a large block of Fruita's business center. Reports say about a quarter of the district was destroyed with damage estimated in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Fruita Vernal Buanesa Center of Fruits Cole

Open Duck and Quail Seasons and Deer Opening Date

Ed M Oaks new county game warden announces duck season opens today for ten days and quail hunting remains allowed at Ashley Creek and Ashton Gulch. Deer season starts on the 20th for a ten day period.

Ashley Creek Ashton Gulch Ed M Oaks

Williams King Named Chief Operator at Vernal Exchange

Sirs Wiliam King of Roosevelt has been appointed chief operator of the Uintah Telephone exchange at Vernal.

Sirs Wiliam King of Roosevelt Uintah Vernal

Uintah Stake Conference Draws Large Crowds in Vernal

Large crowds attended the Uintah Fall Conference and auxiliary group meetings in Vernal over Saturday and Sunday. Visiting general authorities from Salt Lake City spoke on gospel teaching, recreation, and unity with sessions led by President Walleren Calder and Apostle Lyman.

Uintah Stake Salt Lake City Wallaren Calder Richard KR Lyman YMMIA Nettie Bredf *d General Relief Society Board Mtost Deseret Sunday School Board Mary Connelly Kinball Ann Nebeker Tab Etnael Ware Lewla S Gardiner Caldir Lyman Stinging Mia Bradford Renan Reas C LeRoy Richins Arthur Manwaring James Hacking Orpheus Bell MIA Atake Committee On Hyrum B Calder Mra Kimball Ashley Maeser Naples George Slaugh E Peterson Mary Lanser EML Irma Woolley Sander Funday Scchools DeMar Dudley Naptes Parente Clasa John Simgert Kindergertan Hideod Ayeork Mra LeRoy Itichens Firet Voarnsal Mre Thiller Trose Haydén Stake O Normal Olsen Lucile Calder Mary Manwaring Mra O N Olsen Calder G@ Goodrich Nebeker Ernest Eaton Ross Bradford Kimball Eaton Tosa Musle George Walker Cradford Illa Apa Xers Jocelyn Lyman Galt Lake West Criminal Courts New York V Mendelasohn Frank Slaugh George Mortensen Patriand James M Shaffer Sundsy Tha Taber

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