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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1934

Page

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Vernal Golf Club to Host Fall Handicap Tournament

The Vernal Golf and Country Club invites town players to a two week end fall flag tournament held October 6 to 14. Players compete against par with handicaps. prizes include a $5 top score award. Handicaps listed for 40 plus locals. interested players may contact Cal Davis to arrange a handicap.

Golf Club Vernal Golf and Country Club Cal Davis J R Douglas Uintah Gas Company J C Anderson Rae Ashton R A Bryson J A Cheney RL © Cooper DeVere Carrol Leon P Christensen Paul L Cowan Howard Caldwell M W Curry J BR Douglas Ray Duke H G DeMoisy Wilson Duke Francis Feltch Earl Freeman Alton Hatch T. T Johnston Thos Karren A V_ Lewis N J Meagher

Derrick Erected to Drill New Gas Well Near Ashley Valley

The Uintah Gas company plans a new gas well near the Ashley Valley structure above Jensen. A new derrick replaces the old at the site to drill to Dakota sands about 1800 feet down, aiming to maintain service after a previous drilling fault caused water trouble.

Ashley Ashley Valley Jensen Valley Fuel and Supply Co Uintah Gas Company Dakota Beng Darled Jrb Douglas Manistr

Miss May Ruple Teaches in Myton Public Schools

Several local teachers are briefly at home for rest and vacation. Clive Davis and Milton Marsha are among BYU freshmen. Richard Fowler and John Louis Siddoway plan BYU attendance. Fay Siddoway to Salt Lake City for Keister College entry. Mrs Moroni Gerber at Mountain View Sanitarium for treatment. Firth returned from trip to the ranch. others remain in the area with ongoing plans.

May Ruple Myton Clive Davis Milton Marsha BYU Henderson Richard Fowler John Louis Siddoway Salty Lake Fowler Siddoway Fay Siddoway Salt Lake City Keister College Moroni Gerber Mountain View Sanitarium In & A Dakota Tahug

Annual Boy Scout Day Neober 10 in Uintah district

The Uintah district plans their annual Boy Scout Day on October 10 featuring fundraising shows at the Vogue Theatre with a school matinee and a dance at Imperial Hall. A morning archery gathering on the UTS campus is led by Albert McGodrich, while local leaders Lundell and Haws fill council roles.

Vernal Uintah Boy Scouts of America Vogue Theatre Rey Duke Imperial Hall Vernal Li?es Club Imperial Winns Siz Aces UTS Ousch Albert McGodrich Archey Events

Museum Party Traveled Through Jones Hole Area

A weekend trip to Jones Hole hosted by Henry Millecam and Bus Hatch involved a Utah party including architect Stack Wilburn and several companions. The group split into crews, encountered a rock on a hill, oil leaking from a plug, and a vehicle mishap prompting alarm and stop for repairs as they continued toward their route.

Henry Millecam Bus Hatch Jones Hole Stack Wilburn End Mills Utah State Slack Newher

Republicans Name Simper Commissioner at County Convention

A large delegate crowd met at the county courthouse to form a ticket for the November election. Charles DeMoisy chaired. Cob Knight and J Clive Davis contended for representative, Knight winning 75 to 64. Alfred Simperton led for four year commissioner with 121 votes to 22 for Sim. Davis Morrill was the short term clerk nominee. Carlstrom won final tally over Young. Sheriff candidates Turan Richardson, Caldwell, Jorgensen, and Carpenter. final ballots favored Richardson 78 to Caldwell 64.

Charles S Carter Arthn Woolley Ogden Republican Congress Woolley Wooley Carter Charles DeMoisy Cob Knight Randlett Clive Davis John L Siddoway Knight Davis Mr Davis Fred Simperton Mirgin Vill Sim Ros Davis Morrill Triden Charles T Pope Wiliam Carlstrom E J Young Pope Carlstrom Young Martin W Curtis Courty Clerk Reclamation Mark N Woolley Avalon Lester Bingham Bingham

Lions Push Know Uintah Scenery Drive for Vernon Tour Stops

Utah State Museum project by Lions Club of Vernal to boost tourist flow near Jensen Dinosaur National Monument. plan calls for multiple Dinosaur Days with service stations and camps promoting the site, funded photos from Carnegie Institute, and a statewide push to keep visitors informed and engaged, aiming to increase receipts.

Lions Club of Vernal Jensen Jensen Dinosaur National Monument Carnegie Institute Universiy of Utah Carnegie Institute of Pittsburgh Sainosaur Monument Lions Club

School Board Holds Busy Session Monday With Attendants

The Uintah School Board spent a long meeting Monday with all members present alongside Superintendent I S Olson and Clerk Oliver E Smith. They set tuition at 45c for milling wheat per bushel and 65c for feeding wheat. bus route plans for Woods district and Tridell were discussed. books for the public library were sought. repairs to heating at Mineser and Jensen libraries were authorized. a music teacher for Lapoint Tita Ul and Bennett schools was approved. adjustments to bus contracts were made. Uintah High budget set at 1/2 administration fee per student. Indian students contract renewed. auto mechanics shop linked to lumber to save fuel. water well found at Ballard ward. Future Farmer team funding discussed. census collectors listed.

I. S. Olson Oliver E Smith L. G Noble Uintah High School Reed Mortill Alterra High School Woods District Tridell Margaret Witbeck Glen Miller Heatrg Mineser Amasa Caldwell Lapoint Tita Ul and Bennett India Department Morrill Uintah Nigh Auto Mechanics Russe Todd Ballard Ward Kansas City Bennett Hajeen Marion Flastrussen Margaret Harrison Firm Creex-Whiteocks Teli Jerren W FF Billires Davis Charies Goeiich West N4pes Theresa Maton Fost Niples Ldzvie Nash Draron Wnethe Potue

Lat. Democrats Nominate County Ticket at Convention

John W. Weaver and John G. Bolton named for commissioners George A. Slaugh chosen for representative and Frank Noel for clerk at the convention. David Calder succeeds Glenn Moller as county chairman.

John W. Weaver John G. Bolton George A. Slaugh Frank Noel David Calder Glenn Moller

Democratic Ticket Names for Local Offices

A list shows candidates including Representative George A Slaugh for 4 97, Commissioner J W Weaver for 2 97, Commissioner FG Bolton, Clerk Frank Noel, Treasurer Frank Slaugh, Sheriff J Freely Johnson, and Assessor C B Bartlett.

Democratic George A Slaugh J.W Weaver FG Bolton Frank Noel Frank Slaugh J Freely Johnson C B Bartlett

Vernal County Democratic Convention Names State Candidates

The Vernal county Democratic convention at the courthouse Saturday, led by county chairman Glenn Miller, named Arnovitz and Lampresix as state legislature candidates and Merrill Bennion as a Vernal figure. Peter son lost the representative nomination to George A Slaugh by 48 to 34. John W Weaver led for four year commissioner with 53 votes, Andrew Vernon 21. Bolton won 43 votes for two year commissioner, Goodrich 36. Frank Noel led for county clerk with 66 votes, Reginald Cook 16. Slaugh sole candidate for treasurer. Sheriff race: J Emes Johnson 46, Roland Preece 36. Assessor: C B Bartlett 44, Clarence Palmer 38. New county chair chosen: David Calder 38, Miller 36, La Thorne 6. (Continued in page five).

Democratic Party Court House Vernal Glenn Miller Salt Lake City Warwick , Lamoreaux Irwin Arnovitz Merrill Bennion Arnovitz Lampresix Peterson George A Slaugh Mr Petersons John W Weaver Andrew Vernon John G Bolton Bennett LeRoy Goodrich Frank Noel Reginald Cook Frank Slaugh J Emes Johnson Roland Preece C B Bartlett Tridell Gven Clarence Palmer David Calder Mr Miller la Thorne

Speedy Sheriff Cracks Maeser Burglary Ring

Sheriff J Emery Johnson and deputies captured three men from Salt Lake City Colorado and Murray linked to Maeser burglaries on September 19 and 29. Stolen fruit jewelry clothing and household goods were recovered. Suspects Harold Bercomstead Anthony Maunes and John Ramshire confessed and were bound over for district court with likely guilty pleas to burglary.

William Murray Maeser J Emery Johnson Johnson Lafe Richard Cen Frank Swain David Ellis Harold Bercomstead Salt Lake City Anthony Maunes Colorado John Ramshire Murray CCO Kaler Hollow Charles DeMoisy District Court

Scout groups plan annual Uintah Snow Carnival and events

Uintah District Boy Scouts plan two new annual events including a snow carnival during Christmas holidays and archery tournaments. Hugh W Colton will chair the planning committee as district officials schedule monthly troop visits to improve merit badge technique and enthusiasm.

UBSC Hugh W Colton District Committee Court of Honor

Uintah county teachers institute notes and livestock team trip

In a Uintah high school session instructors and state education officials reviewed teaching methods and school organization. The Uintah high livestock judging team, champions from the Uintah basin, plan to travel to Kansas City October 20 to 24 for the National Livestock judging contest and seek local support for funds with a dance fundraiser Friday October 12.

Uintah County Teachers Institute Uintah High School State Department, of Education EF Farnsworth Hazel Brockbank L R Humphries Smith-Hughes Etta Scorup Utah Teachers Welfare Association Utah Kansas City LaVern Hematreet Ne'l Caldwell La-Volr Mervill H. M Truundell Fiiish Logan Street Ashley Valley Uintah Basin Imper US 40 iWayden Cole Manhattan

U.S. to Ban All But Cured Sheep Skins

Logan reports that U S to accept only cured and dried pelts 20 days before acceptance. Director William Peterson says green skins and newly shorn sheep cannot be accepted until Washington rules. Utah daily allotment raised to 500 sheep for six days for out of state shipments.

William Peterson Washington Utah

Forty Years Ago in Union Ward Vandalism

Friday night some hoodlums broke several windows in the Union Ward schoolhouse. Trustees believe they know who did it and plan to pursue damages and possible legal action to prevent further incidents.

Union Ward Nancy Hats Provo John Jarvie Iowns Park Seth Vyil Kata Siddoways Taylor Vernal

Local Names Appear in Fort Duchesne Area Record

A compact list shows residents and families linked to Dry Fork and Fort Duchesne including Mrs Hobert Allred Randictt Roy KtaLt Leoota rent Roberts Ethelwyn Callett Glines Myrtle Ereksen and other households. The short item notes community presence without further details.

Baal Willows Thorne Ballard Le'tannd Meee Fort Duchesne Hobert Allred Randictt Roy Leoota Rent Roberts Faeser Ethelwyn Callett Myrtle Ereksen Dry Fork Arza Adams

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Firth Gert Lesr Jones’ Hole Beckwiti Utah State Museum Simper GC. L CML Leon F Christensen Hugh Te Colton Frank Bforwith Arthur Woolley Impdpriat Als BOY Scout Uintah Teachers Institute U.S
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