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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1931

Page

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Uintah High Set to Open Season Against Roosevelt Friday

The Uintah football team, nicknamed the Fighting Uintahs, readies for its season opener against Roosevelt High on Friday at 3 PM on the U.S. field. Captain George Alexander leads a veteran lineup including Howard Noel Caldwell Verne Hatch and Frank Postma with coach Carl Davis praising early hard work.

Uintah High School Froosevelt High School Schiors George Alexander George U .S Field

Sheep Assessments Reported Near Foffat County

E V Haughey traveled to the western end of Foffat County where three bands totaling about 190 sheep were found. The owners Baral Rasmussen Roy Lee and Sam Bennion of Utah were assessed for half a year. RA Curtis joined Haughey for the tour surveying La Dere Canyon.

Foffat Haughey Baral Rassmussen Roy Lee Sam Bennion Utah RA Curtis Ladere Canyon Craig Empire Courier

Southern forests could provide one fourth of US timber and naval stores

Forest Service investigators say second growth pine woods in the South, with protection and proper management, could yield at least a quarter of the nation’s total timber needs and almost all naval stores for domestic use.

United States U & Forest Service

Bus Lines in Uintah County Transport 650 Students

More than 650 students in Uintah District are daily transported to and from school, about one quarter of the district’s enrollment. Transportation costs are down over 30 percent this year as enrollments rise and conditions improve. Buses carry 154 to Uintah High from Jensen Naples Davis Maeser Randlett and Dry Fork. 175 to Lapoint from Deep Creek and surrounding areas. 45 to Whiterocks. 108 to Wilson. 52 to Fort Duchesne. 66 to Randlett. and 30 to Leota from nearby benches.

Uintah Repeal Uintah EH S Olsen Deep Creek Lapoint Uintah High School Jensen Naples Davis Maeser Randlett and Dry Fork Lapolnt Gusher and Independence Randelett East West Randelett Leota School Brough Bench

New Automatic Heating Plant Installed in Second Ward Chapel

A new automatic natural gas heating plant costing about 1700 dollars will heat the Second Ward chapel evenly with constant temperature via automatic control. Bishop J Culoe Davis says it is the most modern Featming plant in Eastern Utah and enables three new basement classrooms. The chapel, Uintah Basin’s first modern LDS chapel, seats 350 and gains a new ward councilor Ellis Merkley replaces Jesse Haws as stake MIA president. John Hair Jr. and Harland Hodgkinson serve as councilor and ward clerk.

Second Ward J Culoe Davis Utah Uintah Basin Ellis Merkley Bishop Davis Jesse Haws MIA John Hair, Jr Harland Hodgkinson

Siddoway Wins University of Utah Scholarship

Misa Lorna Siddoway daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Siddoway won a four year scholarship to the University of Utah and is attending the university this winter.

Misa Lorna Siddoway Wm Siddoway University of Utah Miss Siddoway U of U

Our Pioneers Continues Reach Ashley Valley Settlement

In 1877 the author traveled to Ashley Valley with cattle and found shelter with the Snyders and others. They built a home, endured a harsh first winter, and later moved into Ashley town during unrest with the Utes. The couple's family grew, and I served as the valley sheriff while my wife led church and community work.

Ashley Valley Rob Snyder James Thomas Lome Snyder James Thorne Downing Pardon Dodd John Kelly James Darker Kamas Ifre Gibon Ada Downing Reid On Meeker Old Ashley Town Lucurgus Johnson Sarah Democratic Utah Relief Society Pellet Society Athley Ward Fulter

Uintah County Fair and Festival Draws Large Vernal Crowd

More than two thousand people attended the Uintah County Fair and Festival at Vernal with fine live stock crops and Boys and Girls Club displays praised. Exhibits included purebred sheep cattle poultry and apples, judged by regional agents, with several students earning honors and six Vernal youths chosen to compete at the State Fair.

Uintah Wintah County Shirley K. Daniels Mt Emmons Walter E Atwood Roosevelt Uintah Gas Utah Power & Ught Company Peppard Seed Company Ashley National Forest Lea Thorne P_ Ruppe Lew Freestone David Sharp Coalilie LeRoy C Funk Duchesne D Zobel Price Cox Douglas Rena B Maycock Miss Fullmer Summit County Sewing Canning and Girls Club Vernal Group Don Carter Dale Tersen Rex Olsen Marcel Young Deward Cook ElRoy Norton Stark Etringham Thurmen Merkley Clinton Peterson

Gasoline Fire Fatal to Little Barbara Harrison in Lapoint

A Saturday morning gasoline fire at Jerry Harrison’s home in Lapoint badly burned Barbara Harrison five and Barbara five died later at the hospital. The child’s funeral was held Monday at the home of Barbara Nyberg with Bishop J C Hacking conducting. The family’s home was saved after heroic efforts, and Jerry Harrison was hospitalized but expected to recover.

Jerry Harrison Harrison Barbara Barbara Nyberg J C¢ Hacking Roy Taylor J C Wacking Archie Johnson Vernal Helarrison W Nebeker Grand Rasmussen Bert Perry

Uintah High School News Moves to Express Section

Under a new plan the Uintah high school news will weekly occupy space in the Express. The department will carry all school activities written by the regular department actors. Miss Gwendolyn Hansen and Miss Ruth Hart will sponsor the section. Pupils, parents and readers will be interested in the new department.

Uintah High School News Express Gwendolyn Hansen Ruth Hart

Funeral services for infant of Join Starck Wield

The thirteen month old baby of Iff and Mrs John E Starck died September 28 after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at Congregational church Tuesday under Leo Thorne and the remains were buried in Vernal cemetery. A hearing in the Mutual Creamery Company vs Uintah Power and Light was postponed at the Public Utilities Commission of Utah.

Iff John E Starck Congregational Church Leo Thorne Vernal Mutual Creamery Company Uintah Power and Light Company Utites Commission of Utah E. E. Corfman J F Farrington Thos E. McKay Utilitics Commission

Uintah 4 H Exhibits Shine At Fairgrounds

Eighteen cooking and sewing 4 H clubs displayed work at the Fairgrounds last Friday. The program at the high school determined Uintah county representatives for the State Fair 4 H contest. Pins were awarded to 95 girls and 13 leaders. Ashley team will represent Uintah at the State Fair for night gown making.

Uintah County Rena B Maycock State Extension Service Ashley Demnstrating Jacqueonot Cagor Mary Alice Lee Wanda Atwood Ona Nebeker Venna Morrill Lenna Morrill Mrs Lloyd Shimmin Venice

Utah Trout Fishing Season Closes Early

State fish and game commissioner Drouth orders an October 8 closing for game fish in Utah after 3 PM. The move follows input from fish and game associations and replaces an October 1 proposal due to insufficient replies. Local fishermen plan one more haul before the sensor closes until next June.

Utah Cook

Ten Scouts Awarded at Court of Honor in Vernal

At the Uintah District Timpanogos Council Court of Honor held in the Vernal First Ward chapel on Sunday night ten Scouts received badges for Scoutcraft. Eagles reports covered Yellowstone Park trip and the Eagle Flight. Ray Duke as scout commissioner praised Scouting impact.

First Ward Uintah Timpanogos Council Ashley Valley Phil Watkins Vernal H M Lundell Richard Jensen Harold Calder Maeser Frank Goodrich Naples Lloyd Calder Lawgrefice Murray Earl Calder Don Carter Herty Millaam Wendel Johnson Maestr-Wesley Bowden Seer Anderson Jay Hall Dona Bishop Haller Witbeck Yellowstone Park Eagles Dale Jensen Earl Calder Ray Duke Carter

Leota Youth Accident Kills Duck Hunter

Leota 14 year old Tra Lewis son of Mr and Mrs E D Lewis was accidentally killed early Thursday while hunting at Leota Lakes near Green River. Ira Cooper was struck in the head by another hunter’s gun. he died instantly. Funeral services set for Leota Saturday at 10 am. He is survived by his parents siblings Jeana Fern Marva Orin and Alexia. Mr Lewis runs a Leota store.

Tra Lewis E D Lewis Leota Leota Lakes Green River Ira Lawrence Cooper Cooper Jeana Fern Marva Orin Alexia Lewis

County Commissioners Extend Tax Payment Deadline

At a Wednesday meeting the county commissioners decided to extend the tax payment date from November 30 to December 20. The action affects all taxpayers within the county and broadens the window for settling assessments.

Go Smith Arraigned Before Justice Carter On Assault Charge

Go Smith appeared before Justice GCS Carter on a recent Bron day charged with assault and battery. He was bound over to the district court with bonds set at $1300, following an order of the last court.

T GO Smith Gcs Carter Last Bronday

Mt Emmons Students Tour Dinosaur National Monument

Eighty Mt Emmons Junior High pupils led by Principal Shirley Daniels visited Jensen and the Dinosaur National Monument as part of Utah history studies. They toured the quarry, heard about Earl Douglas and the Carnegie Museum, and viewed farm exhibits at Vernal Show and Festival, returning with lasting memories.

Mt. Emmons Junior High Dinosaur National Monument Escalante Green River Dinosaur Quarry National Monument Earl Douglas Carnegie Museum Pittsburg Douglas Uintah Basin Vernal Jearning Altonah Mountain Home Honeta Bluebell Daniels

Observance of Legal Holidays and Flag Use by Uintah Schools

Superintendent H Olsen explains that Uintah School District may hold classes on legal holidays if part of the day is devoted to appropriate exercises and that each school should display the American flag during daylight hours on legal holidays. He stresses fiscal caution, time management, and better school community leadership.

H. & Olsen Uintah Board of Education Olsen

Region Five football schedule set at Price meeting

Principal L Goodle and Coach Cal Davis attended a Price meeting with Region Five coaches and officials to draft the schedule. Key games include Uintah at Vernal October 12 and Uintah with Duchesne at Roosevelt October 30, plus Emery county nonleague matches and tests by Utah officials Bateman and Reddish.

L. Goodle Cal Davis Uintah High School Price Bature Grand High Moab Uintah Vernal Grand Duchesne High Stoose Vvelt Carbon Price Duchesne Roosevelt Emery County Huntington Ferron Central Perron Castle Dale Beetween Duchesne and Tintah

New Chapel to Rise in Lapoint Ward This Winter

Bishop J C Hacking, returning from Salt Lake City, outlined plans for a new $117000 chapel in Lapoint to be built in the coming winter. Construction will start promptly, old materials salvaged, and a 300 seat, 9 T shaped brick building with a 30 by 60 recreation hall planned. The current structure, condemned last spring, has housed meetings in a schoolhouse. the old building, erected about fourteen years ago, represents a $16,000 investment.

J C Hacking Lapoint Salt Lake Cty

Reminiscence and Community Notes from Vernal Area

Reminiscence recounts R Bennion resigning as Bank of Tern al president and local efforts to improve water supply with two wells and a pumping plant. Notes list missionary calls for Mark Bingham Wiley Collett and Roy Richens and Elder John B Eaton's return. Also records Commercial Club changes, Uintah County Fair candidates for most popular lady and gent, Roosevelt stance on McKinley policies, recent marriages, and local happenings including gardening, visiting relatives, and a bike rental ad.

R Bennion Bank of Ternal Ife Moffat Mark Bingham Wiley Collett Roy Richens New Zealand Switzerland Germany John B Eaton Northern States Ier Thos. W Gdonnell Wallace Calder The Commercial Club Edward D Samuels W E L Coltharp B D Nebeker Herbert Tyzack H Coltharp L. W Curry J Meagher George FE Adams W 8 Henderson Uintah County Homer E. Rich Ethel Watkins Ines O'Donnell Nita Johnon Milas Mary Lewis Billy Venice Burton Roosevelt Ahman Crysis Gardner Exetra Hubbards Richard Jensen Heergs & Company John Pope

Unclear excerpt hints at exhaust gas procedure

The readable text describes attaching a hose to an exhaust system and running the engine for about ten minutes, but lacks coherent context or a definite event. Further readable details are needed to produce a precise summary with named entities.

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U. S.&d.hs Uintah High Field Chapll OUR Pioneers Wn, Gibson Uintah Co. Fair Grounds Barbara Harrson Infant OF Region Lapoint Ward
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