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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1929

Page

1

Will King Fatal Injuries In Vernal Auto Wreck

Will King of Vernal was fatally injured in an automobile wreck on a main highway near the Lemon Creek area. The truck rolled, pinning three other men, and King died at Vernal Hospital from skull injuries after rescue efforts. He leaves a wife Myrtle and four children, with other relatives and a large community in sorrow. Funeral services were held in Vernal with Bishop James H Wells presiding. King, born March 10 1867 in San Antonio Texas, was educated in Uintah County and had worked for Uintah Power before marriage in 1912. The family had lived in Roosevelt and Vernal, making Vernal their home for the past years.

Ae & King of Vernal Rolle Lemon Ress- Genes Bit Tolmes Arley Murrey Thanksilowsy Mr King Angus Miller Holmes Murray Bir King Mr Galloway Vernal Hospital Galloway Pracur Stanley R Bilitred C Wiliam Dorothy W A Banks Taft McNaughten James T McNaughon James H .Wellls Joseph Horrocks BB Gurr Wm J. Woolf New York Roosevelt John Davis Bishop Wallis Bishop Bortocks Marlon K. Bhafler San Antonio Texas Willam Margarett Wallace King Fort Duchesne Vertial King Uintah Power Company Myrtle Bette Torwelie Mushail

Relief Society Conference Observed in Vernal Second Ward

The Vernal second ward Relief Society held a Sunday evening conference in the ward chapel with a decorated space and an engaging program. Stake officers attended as songs and hymns, including Redeemer of Israel and Oh That My Soul, framed talks by Mary Watch and Nellie Calder, plus social service remarks by Elnora Vernon and Love at Home closing the service.

Relief Society Conference of the Vernal Second Ward Redeemer of Israel Pearl Eaton Second Ward Relief Society Stake Mary Watch May Calder Frank Glaugh Werthirs Cihelynne Collett Nellie Calder Elnora Vernon Plorence Mershall

Uintah High Varsity to Open Season vs Huntington

Uintah high school football team prepares for its first battle against Huntington from Macry County this Friday afternoon. The roster features several 180 pound players and a mix of backs captained by Noel Eaton with positions still being finalized. The schedule includes games at Vernal Castledale and Price with the Huntington match postponed to Saturday.

Uintah High Huntington Uintah High School Macry Coumty Uintah Ise Huntington An Woolley Donald Merri von Lanteurs Fowell Lewis Roberts Blaine Hardy Dallas Hatch Howard Calder Karten Corless Roberta Emil Hadlock Lloyd Pope Hob Steele Carl Bearle Louis Roberts Wright Noe Dera Exton George Alexander Howard Calder Wilson Duke Mulford Avcoek Aslan Johnson Noel Eaton Alexander Orlan Johnson Wilson Duke St Calder Res Huntingtory Vernal Castledale Price Ferrat Crag Ceath Taylor

Jensen Wid Rose Club Sees Manners Talk and Craft

The Wid Rose club met Friday with Maud Snow as roll call read by members. Topics included everyday manners and reading discussions directed by Mrs Claude Boyd. An afternoon of embroidery followed with a delicious lunch provided by Mrs Atwood.

Wid Rose Maud Snow Mra Claude Boyd Atwood Contentre Mito Snow John Barrizo William Schaefermeyer Spring Canyon Prank Weal Neal Miss Fay Gardner F Pierce Rainbow Maud Atwood Duchesne P Kelly Dave Hurtocks Jensen Ranbow Elmer Newell Gnow Ars Jey Wilkins Blaemounain Hart Stewart Hugh Ie Frierds Colombia

Oser Smith Gras Ary On School Playground

Orser Smith eight year old son of Mr and Mrs Driver E B Smith suffered a broken elbow after falling from play equipment at the school grounds during recess Tuesday afternoon. He is in intense pain but doctors hope for rapid recovery.

Orser Smith Bmyrs EB Smith Win Bevere Uttle

Sen O'Donnell Letter From San Diego

Senor Thomas W Donnell writes from San Diego California describing a recent visit, his slow recovery using crutches, and his ongoing belief that Dr Bard of Los Angeles erred in judging his improvement. He mentions improving weather and enjoying sunlight.

Senor Thomas W Donnell San Diego Calif Bard Los Angeles

Uintah Fair and Rodeo Unprecedented Success

The Uintah County fair and rodeo drew large crowds from Utah Idaho Colorado and Wyoming with the Futz bringing about five thousand visitors to Vernal. Exhibits filled the hall and livestock pens required expansion. Improvements praised included bleachers and ground conditions while officials credited Manager Allan for smooth arrangements. Several injuries occurred during rodeo events, including two bronco riders and a bulldogging accident, with treatment at Vernal hospital and uncertain condition for one rider Saturday night.

Uintah County Agricul Ial L Ft Allan Afda Allan Futz Parta Utah Idaho Colorado Shettt Ice Emery Johnson Nual Reco Jark Goates Wryenming Evan Thoman Vernal Goates Cui Helm Long Beach Cal

Colorado and Utah Officials Meet Over Shared Game Issues

Utah and Colorado game officials held a joint conference at Uintah to address cross border hunting operations, deer season dates, and beaver damage. They proposed a shared survey to mark state boundaries, split costs, and post the border where big game habits cross. Thompson investigated reported beaver damage after rains, and rail service remained disrupted by washed bridges between Watson and Degoit. Ladies' Auxiliary met Sept 18 with a luncheon plan for Oct 2 at Mrs Magele Hatch's home.

J Thompwn Altotah Utah Colorado Uinta Couny Thompson Iment Wataui Sud al Ints Hart Willow Hil Creek Uintah County Mir Thompson Uintah Raiway Watson Deogot Ora Hematreet Charles Hunt Magele Hatch

Taxpayers push county hospital project at adjourned meeting

A county court house gathering favored bonding to fund a hospital. Bishop James Wallis chaired the session with Dr H E F Rich speaking for the need. Prominent locals including George W Perry and J N Davis urged the project and a four member committee was proposed to investigate and report.

James Wallis Lichs Club H EF Rich George W Perry County Board of Education Board of County Commissioners J N Davis J R Douglas Ula'ah Gas Company Enos Benpion BOM Stringham Mugh Wi Calton R C Cooper

Local residents head to cities and events this week

Ashley and Morrison couples travel to East Lake City and Idaho points while Seeley heads to Sunray for studies at the U of U. William Winn returns from Linwood with cattle shipments. Many locals visit Vernal for the winter and others plan short mountain stays. An Australian reunion is set for October 5 in Salt Lake City at the Howard Recreation Hall.

Anna Morrison Pen Morrison East Lake City Idaho Points Branch Seeley Sunray U of U William Winn Linwood Iaha D Savage Steamboat Springs Gayere Nellie Stow Richard Hadlock Carmen Harry Wilton Owen McCarrell Crews Mr Bears of Craig Keren Bark Caldwell Tiocevelt Walter Corless Doris Smith Jett Manday Burnt Fork Tirelster Lucile Swett Clark Feltch Diyamoun Alice Feld New Howard Recreation Hall Milaide Ave Balt Lake City

Regular Air Service Between Vernal and Salt Lake City Established

Regular air service between Vernal and Salt Lake City began Sunday morning with Intermountain Flying Co in partnership with Western Pacific Airways Ogden. The route links Vernal Roosevelt Myton Duchene Provo St Love and Ogden with daily passenger and express service, aiming for safe operations under government licensing and inspections. The inaugural flight carried a full load of passengers and baggage, drawing praise from Vernal officials and local residents.

Uintah Batos Gait Lake C'y Oge Intermountain Ct Price Walon Pacific Airwayn Ogden Tai Ea Termnoui' Ng Company Travelah Company Wichita Department of Commerce Vernal Roosevelt Myton Ducheene Prine Provo Sn't Love Express God Lot Salt Lake Pire Vernal Wl & Henderton Ray Duke The Lion Ch Tamiten Howard Calder Calder Bros Creamery Wil "O' Duke Ernest Lougbraxe Catagany LA Hits Atulés Baternal Ular East Lake City

Local residents visit and move about Basin area

Tursday evening Mr and Mrs Ter Old Fuliingery and BMirs Manwaring visited the ME aT A meeting MMe Bullinger accompanied them over and remained for a few days with Tersot Harvey and family. Arty Adams and family left last week for Dr Park to make their home. Jame Marshall and family moved back to their farm. Mr and Mrs Meary Lee moved into their new house at the mine.

Ter Fuliingery Tobiad Rasmussen California Tider Brothee Eph Elyra Nielass Charles R Taylor Idaho Sanpete County Utah Viena Jarrala Vernal Jame Marshall Wataon Meary Lee

Family and Social News From Vernal and Vicinity

Mr and Mrs Carl Cuttard and two children, and Mr and Mrs Virgil Loader of Bingham visited the county fair and relatives. James A. McCarty improves after illness. Mrs Caldwell visits with Ida Johns and others. Eliza Taylor of Mesa and Vernal guests reunite after long separations. Relief Society activities, new chapel work, and upcoming bazaar and dance shared. numerous local families travel, host, and offer prayers for kin.

Carl Cuttard Virgil Loader Bingham Jean Bir James A. McCarty Mra J LaMar Bird Joseph Salt Lake City LD & Co M Caldwell Vis Ming Piedmont Wyether Idy Jobnam Zon Chester Tom Johnson Cub Johnson Deb Johnson Vertal Birard Clarence Bird Chester Bird Predmont Bert 8Gletor Maré Provo Sauer Nelson Marle Orsol Hall Blackburn Place Ashley Ward Wenl Mary Brown Harold Ashby Mark Hall Maeser Relief Society Mondsymaelesn James A McCarty Tadlara McCar Young Ladies Organization of the Mota Nellie Colton Nelle Oaks Sylvia Richens Teulon Hacking Tert Dismond Mountain Briant Af Stringham Joseph P Tacking Hh Sau Leo Greets River City Wyo Pasinass Salt Lake Pew Bert Engleton Andy Bingleton

Arrests After Bus Shooting Shocks Town

Jack Gumaser faces charges after a Wednesday shooting of Tom McKeachnie at a bus stop. Jed Gumner was arrested on a warrant for the same shooting. McKeachnie hospitalized with buckshot facial injuries. several sheep reported killed. Authorities also note unrelated Idaho Utah regional notices and small local names.

Jack Gumaser Tom McKeachnie Wed Emery Johnson Gumond Mountain Jed Gumner Tom 2 McKeachnie Bus McKeachnile Heepital Gumer

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