Vernal Lions hear road plans for Vernal Jensen link
At a large Vernal Lions Club luncheon District State Road Engineer Ray Gills outlined the state road commission aims to keep all arteries in good condition and explained the limited progress on the Victory highway segment to the Colorado line He said Wright will inspect the Naere to Jensen stretch and noted over 900 miles of eastern Utah roads fall under his oversight Local foremen supervise maintenance with $180000 allocated for the district and $95 per mile for the Vernal Material road James Cheney presided as guests and plans for a Flaming Gorge survey were announced
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Vernal Lions Club
Ray Gills
Price
State Road Commission
Gillis
Riyton
Vernal
Jensen
Colorado State Line
Wright
Naere
George Goodrich
Pesident
J A Cheney
Mr Gillis
O A Peterson
Carnegie Institute
Leon P Christensen
Frank Postman
H S
Lion Lloyd P
Cheney
Ralph R Woolley
Flaming Gorge
B Calder
Dern
Craig
Chicago
Cal
Vernal Briefs from Twenty Years Ago
Notes from Vernal include Gus Emmert resuming charge of Jensen Mercantile, Nebeker leasing Odekirks Uintah avenue home, Odekirks to stay in Salt Lake until next spring, Horace Coltharp tending leased sheep herds totaling about 7500. Hattie Perry and Thomas Johnson wed at the bride’s mother home. honeymoon in Colorado. John G Davis and Nora Smith wed in Vernal. city to take over Vernal Public Library in December funded by city zones. George Slaughly to take Ashley Valley exhibit to the state fete in Salt Lake next week.
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Gus Emmert
Jensen Mercantile Company
Byron D Nebeker
John H Odekiirk
Uintah Avenue
Odekirk
Vernal
Salt Lake
Horace Coltharp
Mountains
Coltons
Hattie Perry
Thomas Johnson
Fred Gringham
Second Ward
Colorado
Vernal Avenue
Leslie Ashton
John G Davis
Cedar View
Nora Smith
Roosevelt
Don B Oviton
City of Vernal
Vernal Public Library
George Slaugly
Ashley Valley
Uintah High Football Team Gears Up For Upcoming Game
Uintah High School fans and locals anticipate a football clash on Uintah field tomorrow. Coach Cal Davis has molded a young squad since school started, facing practice hurdles like muddy tracks and inexperience but showing early confidence in a strong season. Team leaders include Coral Eaton captain and Wilson Duke among lettermen.
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Uintah High School
Uintah Field
Davis
Uintah
Coral Eaton
Wilson Duke George Alexander
Bill Katten
Noel G Alexander
Duke L
Colton
E Hadlock
Hadlock
Caldwell
Allied
Hullinger
Oaks
Hardy
Fox
Cook
Karren L
Roberts
Hatch
Robinson
Mott
Allen
Kelly RT
Freestone
Robeerts
Price
Craig High School
Craig Lions Club Partners in Craig Health Program
The Craig Lions Club plans a community health drive with local physicians and school officials to curb contagious diseases. Doctors notify health officers of cases and families with illness may face school exclusion. students may need health certificates upon reentry. The program hinges on approval by Lions Club, Craig physicians, and the school board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig Lions Club
J C Stoddard
Lions Club
Craig
Craig Empire
J J Toole
Teachers of
Ilness
Stoddard
Liars Club
Physicians of
Wheat Growers Report Large Harvestes Near St George
Wheat growers in the St George area anticipate a big crop with 30000 bushels of grain to be harvested in Washington county by week’s end. Frank Stahell of Washington expects threshing to wrap soon for about 72100 bushels, including 10000 wheat 10200 barley and 1900 oats in the region.
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St George
Washington County
Washington
Santa Ara
Frank Stahell
Death of William Bryce in Roosevelt
Mr William Bryce of Roosevelt died at his home on Thursday due to asthma after a period of illness. He is survived by his wife and four children including daughter Keue and son Douglas, all living in Roosevelt.
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William Bryce
Roosevelt
Aake Ke Ue
Douglas All
Rooss
County Democrats Nominate Broad Ticket for Local Officials
Good Clean Ticket is nominated by both parties for county positions led by Pontitia Calder for legislature. The county Democratic convention at the courthouse October 1 endorsed the state platform, pledged county party unity, and urged study of proposed state constitutional amendments. Frank Hatch nominated Pontia Calder for the legislature, and Calder was acclaimed.
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Good Clean
Oca
Seth Perry
Adair Tyzack
Committee On
Naples
North Ashley
South Ashley North Vernal South Vernal City
Randlets North Vernal City
Jensen
Hayden Ouray Valley
Watson
Lee Fletcher
Willis Johnson
Tellers
Frank Hatch
Pontha Calder
Calder
Republican County Ticket in Four Legislature Race
A campaign slate lists J Claire Hacking as County Commissioner for four years and Wilford Whitlock as County Commissioner for two years along with a group of other candidates including Earnest Eaton Wilson Aurray Martin Curtis Ch F Carpenter Mrs Addie Longhurst Huge W Colton Leon P Christensen Lester Bingham for local offices.
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Wilford Whitlock
Earnest Eaton
Addie Longhurst
Huge
W. Colton
Leon P. Christensen
County Republican meeting forms ticket for coming election
The county party convened with Chas DeMoisy presiding and Ed J Young Jr as secretary. Committees named include Credentials and Platform and Resolutions with members such as Wilson Murray Geo Wilkins Roy Taylor and others. After recess, reports began with the credentials committee led by Wilson Murray detailing precincts entitled to seats in the convention.
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Republican Party
Chas DeMoisy
J Young Jr
Wilson Murray
Fred Wall Russell Harrison
Ins Dudiey
Geo Wilkins
R C Coopr
George W Cahoon
Sarah A
Hunting Marion K Shaffer
Elmer Lind
Merkley
Roy Taylor
Ctlye Davis
John Hacking
A Rasmussen
John
Hacking
HL. Donaldson
Burst
Eklund
Lloyd Merkley
O Welst
J R. Douglas
J N Davis
Bertha Batty
LeRoy Carrol
Chas P. Maughan
W D Morrell
Frank Jarman
A. Theodora Johnson
Weils Ashby
Roy Taylor Kay G Henderson
Ed. Watkins
E D Lewis
DeMoisy
Bigelow and Hammond Present Views on Amendments
Two communications argue for and against proposed constitutional amendments on taxation. A. Bigelow, president of the Utah Taxpayers Association, and K. Hammond of the State Board of Equalization present divergent tax theory. Each article is printed in full for taxpayers to study, illustrating tangible and intangible tax perspectives.
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Ali
Utah Taxpayers’ Association
A. 2. Bigelow
K. S[ammond
State Board of Equalization
Caution Advised Before Voting Amendments
The Utah Taxpayers Association explains its policy on the proposed constitutional amendments on taxation. The general committee outlines that the association has focused on tax dollar spending and efficient government across state, county, school districts, cities, and towns. It notes taxpayers have varied views but emphasizes fiscal responsibility guiding its stance.
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Associathin
Utah Taxpayers Association
Inequalities in our present tax system
The Utah general property tax predates statehood and remained largely unchanged since Utah was a territory. The constitution enshrined it, making substantial reform slow and limited. Over thirty five years, vast changes in industry and wealth have not produced a basic shift in the tax framework.
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Utah
Leon P Christensen Elected Commander of the American Legion
The Witbeck Post No 11 American Legion met at the Community house for its annual officer election. Thirteen members attended with Wilford E Jensen of Price present. Elected: Commander L F Christensen, vice commander C F P Wilkins, adjutant Glen Miller, sergeant at arms Leroy Odekirk, chaplain Rev George Guild, historian George W Cahoon, custodian O N Olsen. Adjutant to receive a free membership card. $100 to building fund. board of trustees to manage the fund.
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Witbeck Post
American Legion
Atendance
Wilford E. Jensen
Price
L. F Christensen
C FP Wilkins
Glen Miller
Sargeant-Storms
Leroy Odekirk
George Guild
George W Cahoon
O N Olsen
Dear Old Friend We Miss You In California
A Vernal Express reader writes from California after ten years away. They left Vernal in 1920 after living in Ashly Valley since 1832 and helped build the court. They settled in San Luis Obispo area, where Gene regained health but has grown frail again aged around 0. The letter sends best wishes to Utah friends and old neighbors.
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California
Vernal
Ash«ly Valley
Gene
Stascadero
Waithe
Aga
Utah
E A Daniels
Nine Ashley Valley Students Enroll at the B Y U Provo
PROVO The first two weeks of registration at Brigham Young University show students enrolled from Vernal and Lapoint along with others from UVitsh mountain and Pacific states. Students also join from Canada Japan New Zealand Peru Islands Australia and Mexico including Jana Behrman Jenne Johnson Ethel Jarrell Pearl Dudley Grace Hall Asahel Perry Opal Foster Roy Oarks and Wm A Merrell.
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Provo
Brigham Young University
Uvitsh
Theater Mountain
Pacific States
Canada
Japan
New Zealand
Perce Islands
Australia
Mex.co
Litted
Vernal and
Lapoint
Jana Behrman
Jenne Johnson
Ethel Jarrell
Pearl Dudley
Grace Hall Asahel
Perry Opal Foster
Roy Oarks
Wm A Merrell
Hitch Hikers Steal Bry Stringham's Car at Craig
Two hitch hikers stole Bry Stringham's car after he parked by the Black building for a fight at the Peppard seed plant. The vehicle ran out of gas beyond Sunbeam. Craig sheriff detained the hikers who admitted guilt and were jailed there.
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Bry Stringham
Bry
Peppard
Craig
Marriage Licenses Issued at Court House This Week
County clerk Wilson Murray issued licenses to several couples: September 20 Richard Earl Blake of Cedarview wed to Cleo Ella Gagon of Roosevelt. September 30 Ernest Green of Vernal married Geraldine Labrum of Los Angeles. September 21 Orson Cloward of Rangely Colorado wed Gertrude Clements of Rangely. October 1 Frd Lee Nelson of Vernal with Flora May Caldwell and Flora Bray Caldwell, both of Vernal, are listed among license recipients.
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Court House
Wilson Murray
Richard Earl Blske
Cedarview
Ray Earl Blake
Misa Cleo Ella Gagon
Roosevelt Daughtr
Era D Gagon
Ernest Actl Green
Vernal
SA Green
Geraldine Winefred Labrum
Los Angeles
Ralph H Labrum
Orson Cloward
Rangely
Colorado
Jos E Coward
Gertrude Clements
J M Feltch
Fred Tee Isaac Nelson
Avid
Augustine Feltch
Flora May Caldwell
Wm LeRoyce Isaac Nelson
David M Nelson
Flora Bray Caldwell
Funeral is Held for College Chum John Vahsers
Charles Henderson and Lommy Natch returned from Salt Lake City and Provo after attending the funeral in Provo for John Vahsers a BYU student and science class teacher who died suddenly after an appendicitis operation. Mr and Mrs Mick Batty are proud parents of a baby girl born Sunday evening and both mother and child are doing well.
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Charles Henderson
Lommy Natch
Salt Lake City
Prova
John Vahsers
Vahsers
BYU
Charles
Tommy
Mick Batty
County Fair Opens After Stormy Delay
Storms delayed the county fair but Monday morning crowds found the grounds in good order for the track meet and exhibits. Vernal Second ward won best fruits and vegetables with a star design of yellow and red apples. Naples ward showcased a fireplace and artful crafts. Maseser and Frutt clubs posted strong fruit preserves and bottled goods. the 41L Club led with cannism cooking and handwork. high school displays featured dresses and domestic science works. Community church, Little Ashley, and Glints earned high praise for their exhibits.
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Falr
Shapsa
Bry Stringham
Des
Naples
Maseser
Frutt
Community Church
Little Ashley
Ashley
Deseret News to Solely Publish Church Works in Salt Lake City
Three decades ago Geof Cannon & Sons closed their book atote to the Deseret News Company and from now on the Deseret News will be the only publishers of church works in Salt Lake City. Jacob W Olson of Naples suffers a serious accident at the stake tabernacle building when a four foot long rock damages his ankle. Samuel Campbell sells his house and farm to Robert P Fisher of Mis Creek Utah. Rodney B Remington and family return from Parker Fremont county Idaho to Naples. F P Dillman repairs his residence with new shingles and other fixes. A farewell entertainment at the ward house honors Judge E G DeFrieze and family. DeFrieze has held multiple ecclesiastical positions and roles in Utah County education and probate.
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Geof Cannon & Sons
Deseret
Deseret News Company
Salt Lake City
Jacob W Olson
Naples
Stake Tabernacle
Olsen
Samuel Campbell
Robert P Fisher
Mis Creek Utal
Campbell
J Campbell
Rodney B
Remington
Parker
Fremont County
Idaho
P Dillman
Ward House
E.G DeFrieze
DeFuery
Utitah
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Vernal-Jensen
Ray Gillis
Cal Davis
Democratic
Pontitia Calder
Leroy Goodrich
Fuller Remington County
N. J. Hansen
Karl Preece
Emery Johnson
Nile Hughes
Republican County
Claire Hacking
Wilson
Aurray
Martin Curtis
Chas F, Carpenter
Lester Bingham
Bigelow
Hammond
The
Association
B. Y. U. Provo
Cheyenne
Pendleton
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