Ashton Bros Complete Store Front and Timber Yard Expansion
Ashton Bros completed a frontage store and storage building in their car yards and remodeled the sewerage system at a total cost around $2,500. The Leslie Ashton firm traces to 1903 with the opening of Ashton Hardwire and later stores in Vernal and Heber City, evolving into a wholesale and retail Lumber and Building supply network with annual sales over four hundred thousand and multiple outlets in Utah and Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashton Brose
Leslie Ashton
Ashton Hardwire
Main Streit
Lion and Kelly
Ashton
Feslie
Mowe
Ashton Cupsa
Lesale
Duchesne
Beac Lake County
Idaho
Wieh Morty Jer
Lowe
Ray
Lari
Wishurg
Heber City
T2ls
Aotal
Proguet
Main “Street
Utah Motor Building
Utah Rate Court
Utah
Weather Bureau Adds Two Uintah Basin Stations
The Weather Bureau expands in the Uintah Basin with two new stations. Jonsety will host observer William M Tnter and Mex Take near Roosevelt will host observer Brive ulcer. Mr Alter aqid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Uintah Basin
Therma
Cecil
Salt Lake City
Jonsety
William M Tnter
Mex
Roosevelt
Alter
Wire Fence Proposal for Jail Enclosure Discussed
A municipal discussion covers fencing jail grounds with a wire barrier. Officials debate cost roughly $1900, WPA involvement, supervision by Commissioner Tubrim, and potential county road funding impacts. The plan includes security measures, sheriff oversight, and fire protection equipment considerations.
Davis Ward Bishopric Reorganized In Davis Ward
Davis Ward underwent bishopric changes with Afr Simper released as bishop and Frank Johnson and Wilford Olsen named to the new bishopric under the Utah Stake presidency. The note recalls prior counselors and long service, plus the ward’s 1934 church building completion and dedication by Apostle Reed Isnoct as an enduring monument to Bishop Simper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afr Simper
Bisop
Davis
Merlitgard Joseph Collier
Susthtemd
Utntah Stake
Counseors
Bitjamin W Johnson
Joint Bit
Prank Johnsen
Wilford Olsen
Johnson
Bulst
Sniper
Edward Wat King Edej
Goiler
Pranklin
G@ Slough
Bishon Ny Ro
Aks Austalred Ag
Divisier
Naples
Munity Center
Apostle Reed Isnoct
Simper
Bimper
Thintahetak@ Bb
LD & Church
West Side Seeks Increased Road Funds
A large group from west side precincts met in Lapoint to press county officials for higher road funding and return of supervision to Commissioner Ray Labrum. Delegates including C B Bartlett were instructed to secure about 30000 dollars based on approved roads, roughly 50 dollars per mile, with strings attached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tridell
Lapoint
C B Bartlett
Ray Labrum
Tabriin
B Bartett
Government Allots 50 000 To Complete Moon Lake Canal
The federal government via the Bureau of Reclamation has allotted 5000 for finishing the Yellowstone feeder canal to move irrigation water from Moon Lake reservoir to the Uintah riverside. Moon Lake Water Users Association members in Roosevelt were informed the project will resume immediately to finish this fall. Construction includes CCC camp work and private contracting for the remaining portions, extending about 16 miles from Yellowstone river to Monarch area, with a short extension to Black Hawk canal. The project aims to restore drought damaged Monarch Montwell Neola areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Reclamation
Yellowstoe
Moon Lake
Uintah Riverside
Atonah
Neola
Mrs Hemstek Attends General Conference Trip
Mrs George Hemstek travels with Vergie Goodrich Clifta Hans Meaty Potter and Mildred Welst for Friday evening departure to Sault Lake to attend the LDS Church general conference at the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hemstek
Vergie Goodrich Clifta Hans Meaty Potter
Mildred Welst
Sault Lake
LDS Church
Salwday
Rand
Roosevelt Receives $8000 Supplemental Water Project Approval
Roosevelt’s WPA backed plan to modernize the city water system was approved by President Roosevelt and returned to the city council. The project, about 38000, includes replacing wooden pipes with 6000 feet of 2 inch galvanized line and 600 feet of 10 inch cast iron pipe, adding 600 feet of 6 inch pipe, fencing the new reservoir, and aims to begin this week during the WPA period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
New City
Congregational Church Holds 36th Annual Meeting and Election
Kingsbury Congregational Church of Vernal held its 38th annual meeting of the parish with large attendance after a dinner. Rev Jas M Hallwood read his last report. numerous officers and committee reports followed and an ensuing year slate was elected. Communion Sunday announced for Oct 31 with a 10 oclock sermon by Rev Hallwood and Sunday School held at 10 oclock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingsbury Congregational Church of Vernal
Jas M Hallwood
Rose Johnson
Gladys Chapman
A Banks Fairman
Church Council
John Starck
Haliwood
LO A Om
City Council to Install Additional Fire Hydrants
City leaders announced plans to install new fire hydrants at three locations in the city and ordered firefighting gear including helmets and wrenches. A proposed contract with water users to protect water service was introduced by W. H. Henderson with a possible vote after year's end. A mass meeting to name a city ticket was scheduled for Friday October 13, and city officials’ terms expire January 1 except Councilman Charles Hatch.
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Thos Karre
Uintah Stake
Show House
Main Bleet
H Grant West
W 8 Henderson
Pridsy
Charles Hatch
Lions and UHS To Vie in Burro Football
Lions and UHS prepare for an opening football event using trained donkeys in a fundraiser game Wed at 2 pm. The spectacle features donkeys shipped from Tibbet China via Jack Bartlett and a Lions lineup including Carter Noble Cooper and Banks. Proceeds fund UNS football gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions
UHS
UHG
Lionslub
Rocky Mountain Donkies
Vernal
Christine Doukles
Tibbet China
Jack Bartlett
Bartlett
Tucson
Ariz
Mr Bartlett
Aime
Nyle Andreason
Jacob N Lybbert
Ralph Siddoway Wands Andrus
Harold E Hulsinger
Lloyd K Schiappi
Charles Carter
L G Noble R . Cooper
Henry Schaefermeyer Claudius
A J Banks
J D Jones
UNS
Red Grange
Bray
Red Cross Roll Call Planned for Uintah County Chapter
FP G Slaugh announces Uintah County Red Cross aims to recruit 500 members between November 11 and 30. Mrs James W Stevens named general chair. J D Jones Vernal area chair, others in charge of sections across the county. The report highlights past year first aid, swimming campaigns, junior Red Cross enrollment, and typhoid inoculation support with several local offices noted.
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G Slaugh
Uintah County
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Anld
Blaugh
James W Btevens
Aub
J D Jones
Preston
Stevens
Crestal Baths
Red Cross Pirst
Jensen and Gusher
Vernal
Mra
Clyde Tnderwood
Thelma Young
Ousher
Thelma
W T Nearing
Jensen
Uintah and Ouray Indian Agency
Fort Duchesne
Mobile
Mary Ricks Noble
Beatrice Biringham
Storm Halts Buck Pasture Reservoir Work After Snow
A Tuesday night storm dropped eight inches of snow in the mountains and stopped work on the Buck Pasture reservoir. Only about forty percent of recent work could be done amid rains, delaying completion of the spillway, earthwork, and canal. The project may store about 6500 acre feet of water with the outlet finished, and engineer Leon P Christensen cites it as one of the state’s best small reservoirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck Pasture
Ashley Gorge
Leon P Christensen
J T H. Humpherya
Utah Duck Hunting Season Set From Oct 22 to Dec 5
Utah issues a season proclamation from October 22 through December 5 with shooting hours 7 am to 4 pm daily. The daily bag limit is ten ducks with limits on species and a total possession cap of twenty. A valid state hunting license and an unexpired federal migratory bird stamp are required for anyone over 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Newell B
Cook State Fish and Game Commissioner
Utah
Mass Meeting to Nominate City Ticket Oct 13
Vernal citizens are called to a mass meeting at the courthouse Friday October 13 at 7 30 pm to nominate eight city ticket officers for the November 7 election. Officials to be nominated include a city recorder city treasurer three city councilmen for two year terms and one four year term.
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Mass
Court House
Treaster
Big Game Season Opens In Colorado October 11
The Colorado hunting season opens October 11 and runs through October 20 with licenses allowing deer elk and bear hunting in most counties except designated areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Engineer Outlines Basin Survey Work and Progress
E O Nielsen reports Utah Bureau of Reclamation surveys for the Colorado River Great Basin project advancing. Aerials cover Bevier basin and areas near Juab Utah counties. maps completed for Richfield Ephraim Juab Gunnison Delta. Feasibility tests for Vernal Newton Porcupine Beaver Creek and other sites underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureaus of Reclamation
Colorado River Great Basin
E O Nielsens
Utah Water Storage Commission
Bartol
Salt Lake
Sue Ate
Water Storage Commission
Bureau
Richfield Ephraim
Juab-Gunnison
Fire Prevention Week Proclaimed by Governor Blood
Governor Henry F Blood designates October 8 through 14 as Fire Prevention Week to urge officials schools clubs and citizens to observe fire safety measures and reduce fire hazards. He notes yearly U S fire damages exceed a quarter of a billion dollars and calls for action to safeguard property and lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry F. Blood
Freazards Hi
Citizens Generalie
United States
Uintah High Stages First Football Game This Season
Uintah High School announces its six man football schedule with a test game set for October 20 against Alterra and a BYU match on October 27 at Uintah High. Coach Frank W Wright says new equipment arrived and lists the squad: LaMar Wilkins, Howard Manwaring centers. Kenneth Workman, Lawrence Merkle y, LaRay Eaton, Joe Eurey, Wayne Exton ends. Bil King, Wayne Anderson, Grant Anderson, Jay Williams, Ferrell Ross halves. Walter Bowden, John Hornbuckle, Ned Walker quarterbacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W Wright
LaMar Wilkins
Howard Manwaring
Kenneth Workman
Lawrence Merkley
LaRay Eaton
Joe Eurey
Wayne Exton
Bil King
Wayne Anderson
Grant Anderson
Jay Willams
Ferrell Ross
Walter Bowden
John Hornbuckle
Ned Walker
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Commissio
Rael
Johrsor
Tity
Vrt
Surance Tate Ly
Protector
Sd Visemet & Tun
Smith
Millecam
Davis Ward
Wembera
Long Beach
West Side
Moon Lake Canal
Congregational Church
Water Storage Board
Colorado River
Bevier River
Juab-Utah
Levan
Dog Valley
Se~vier River
Alse
Lynndylhe
Nielson
Faune
Cottonwood Ferrion
Humineston Creeks
Vernal Newton
Porcupine
Beaver Creek
Bally Watts
Sheep Creek
Lower
Weber
Logan River
Nina
Sielsestate Bee
Humrum
Fenneta Aires
Beaver Meadows
Hoop Lake
Summit County
North Fork
Spectacle Lake
Garfield County
Chalk Creek
Sunmitounty
Oaks Park Paradise
Lon Park
County Health News
Roland H Merrill
Uintah High School
Gusher
R B Hegsted
D P Witmore
Mar Isur
Alterra
BYU
Uintab High School
Vernal Lions Club
Agdlta Ie
UHL Athletic Field
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