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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1924

Page

5

Girls confess bey companions killed in Roosevelt case

The 3 o'clock Saturday morning stop at the Ashton garage led to a fatal incident near Castle Gate. Murray Trujillo and a 12 year old with two young women are under arrest after a car theft and murder claim. The girls say they were in Roosevelt Friday night and deny knowledge of the crime. Authorities search the home for money while the public grieves the death of Mr Rhodes, a wealthy, well-liked resident.

Overland Ashton Garage Murray Truejillo Oister Neill Trujillo Elnora van Phillip van Lapoint Castle Gata Frank Davis Uintah Basin Salt Lake City Roosevelt Morey and Fert California Trujillo Ely Nevada Mabey Roosevelt State Bank J. T. McConnell Minersville Rhodes

Maniary speedster faces rights fight, aided by crutches

A man challenging a speeding driver finds support on crutches, highlighting a struggle over rights and safety. The incident centers on a speed related dispute and the resilient response of the claimant.

Fifth annual county fair praised for exhibits and sports

Exhibits on alfalfa seed industry Ashley National Forest booth and botany displays drew attention at the county fair. Local auto displays and a strong horse racing card highlighted the event. Officials praised committees for hard work despite weather and mixed criticism. the fair was regarded as the best yet with no heavy deficit expected.

Umotah Packalign Caul Company Ashley National Forest Booth Vernal J. N. Lybbert Ashley Valley Maeser, Jonson Naples Gimes Ashley Vernal Auto Company Miller and Thomas Robinson Bros. Circus

Maeser Wins County Fair Exhibit Lead Amid Scoring Delays

Maeser scored the highest total 8090 to take first place as Vernal and Naples trails in the county fair community exhibit. Needlework and agriculture led Maeser totals while livestock and children entries show strong showings though third place credit remains unresolved due to late parent reporting and judge availability.

Var Us Maeser Ashley Glines Canning Naples Vernal Jensen Calder Bros. Creamery Company Dinosaur Earl Dogglass Peppard Seed ,Co Pack-Allan Coal Co

Poor Indian Not Poverty Stricken Banked $32 Million to Tribes

The Interior Department announced that $32,861,768 was deposited in the treasury for tribes under government guardianship during the last year. Most funds came from royalties on Indian lands and timber sales, with substantial amounts paid directly to individual Osage and other Indians in Oklahoma for livestock farming gear and equipment.

Washington Treasury Interior Department Oklahoma

Uintah Grazing Land Sells at Public Auction

Uintah county grazing tracts totaling 2127.98 acres sold at a Vernal public auction Friday September 26. J T Oldroyd state land commissioner and J W McCann chief clerk oversaw the sale where prices ranged from 2.50 to 3 dollars per acre. The remaining 21000 acres may be sold privately.

Vernal J. T. Oldroyd J. W. McCann Uintah County

Large Attendance at Auxiliary Group Convention Weekend

The quarterly conference and Auxiliary group convention drew large crowds over Saturday and Sunday. Sessions featured reports from mission representatives, a Maeser pageant, and a Motherhood program. Local leaders presented lessons and music as guests from Salt Lake City spoke, honoring fallen soldier Lee Rainbow with a presidential certificate planned for the tribes.

Lowie Moore Japan Mission William Wall Orson Caldwell Northwestern States Karl Goodrich Central States Tabernacle Stake G. N. Larsen Jane Merkley Alicea Morrill Wallace Calder Salt Lake City Acoun Nebeker Laura BB. Diamond U. S. M. Ll. A. General Board 3. R. Bennion Uintah Stake A. Kelmer Reiser Deseret Sunday School Union Board Jennie B. Knight General Board of Relief Society George H. Brimhall Rulon 8. Wells Grat Council May Nielsen Nelle Karren Sarah Martinsen Nellie Richens Porter Merrill Byron Goodrich Arthur Gardiner J. N. Lybbert

Power Company Seeks Green River Dam Project

Utah Power & Light asks state engineer Lloyd Garrison to grant water rights for a 140000 horsepower scheme on the Green River. A 225 foot dam near Split Mountain east of Vernal would create a 200000 acre foot reservoir, with a 6500 second feet diversion through a 24 foot tunnel to drive power wheels, returning water seven miles upstream from Jensen.

Green River Utah Lloyd Garrison Utah Power & Light Company Split Mountain Vernal Uintah County Jensen Tribune

Davis outlines type of leader for government

John W. Davis denounces materialist values and portrays the Democrat choice as a leader bold in courage and conviction. He contrasts dare and doubt with belief and trust, urging a presidency guided by right over expedient and fear over confidence.

Wilmington Del John W. Davis Democrat Party

Yumas Prepare for Historic Death Dance

In Yuma Arizona on September 27 the Yumas ready their sacred death dance at the temple of death. Quiet camps echo with solemn rites as dawn approaches and the tribesmen begin their impressive chants and ritual for honoring the dead.

Yuma Ariz

Promises of Warmer Weather Forecast for Utah

The Salt Lake weather bureau forecast predicts a rise in temperatures after the low point, with below normal starting temps easing later in the week. Meteorologist J Cecil Alter says highs will lift from recent cold, though remain under normal levels through the period.

J. Cecil Alter Salt Lake

Rusty Guards Tom Mix in Forest Film at Vogue Theatre

Tom Mix stars in Eyes of the Forest at the Vogue Theatre on Thursday October 3 with a new admirer named Rusty a pedigreed Beagle Terrier who claims guardianship of Mix. Rusty followed Mix daily from the bungalow to the Fox studio, prompting Lambert Hillyer to question ownership of the pup.

Tom Mix Vogue Theatre Rusty Lambert Hillyer Mix Tom Fox

Hugh M. Woodard Tells of His Early Struggles In Uintah

Hugh M. Woodard, a Democratic candidate for state superintendent of public instruction, spoke at a Sunday stake MIA meeting in the tabernacle. He recounted his early education struggles after arriving in Ashley Valley at age 19 and praised local pioneers for their kindness as he worked his way through high school.

Hugh M. Woodard Uintah Tabernacle

Educational Pioneer Woedard Narrative Emerges

A damaged report outlines the career of educator Woedard who served as principal of Ashley Valley schools and later joined Utah State education circles. It notes time at Washington public health, a 1926 appointment, and a book on morals and ethics.

Moong Woedard B. ¥. U. Ne Profewor Mehes Utah

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