19 Oct 1939
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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1939
Page
1
Local officials defend funding for a river work plan amid unclear ancient find reports along the Green River in southwest Wyoming. The article notes university and cultural reports, site surveys, and ongoing studies affecting the river project timeline.
A garbled report discusses a Zeon marque installation at Vogue Theatre and references local officials, Colorado river development, and a water resources program. It mentions attendees, boards of county commissioners, and debates over public purpose and funding for river use projects.
Uintah prepares for a league football opener at Vernal on Friday facing Alterra as the Utes seek a 3-team league crown and a shot at the state title facing Remo i 6. The Utes lineup includes Eurey Murray Walker Krg Grant Anders and Jall bak with the game framed by Uhs Athletic Association and early season expectations.
Educational leaders in Utah announce renewed faith in democratic education as the Legislature debates funding and federal support. Trustees Charles Gakaner and J. Thornton named from Davis and Granite districts, with W. Clark as principal and Vartanto as vice chair. The article notes efforts to strengthen school organizations and push for federal aid while continuing coverage on page four.
A York based adventurer, Charles Mann, leaves an eastern Utah settlement to begin a weeklong rest and a 1200 mile solo voyage down the Green River toward its confluence with the Colorado River, aiming for Lake Mead. He seeks mid journey milestones as he crosses remote canyons toward Lees Ferry Arizona, with vast wilderness and river hazards ahead.
Two city tickets form for Vernal elections with a mass meeting producing a mayoral slate led by BH Stringham and four year council candidate ThestL Karren plus incumbents. a Citizens Ticket emerges led by Mayor R C Cooper with Harmon Sowards, Civerge Massey, and other incumbents seeking mayor and council positions. key races include treasurer Alvit Weeks and recorder Oscar M Lymaty with various incumbents seeking reelects.
A Vernal district event, a two hour black and white and technicolor film show, is set for November 9 at Verue Theatre to raise funds for Utah National Parks Council dues. Plans include filming 2800 to 3000 feet of Vernal area scenery with cameraman Homer Elliott and Alexander Service Productions. Local Lions club renovation and city officials involvement accompany tickets by John Billings, Chas S Cutter, L G Noble, and Ken Hicken.
Hunters are urged to save deer hides for the Church Welfare Committee to use in clothing and novelties. The plan aims to create winter employment for welfare workers, with pamphlets at checking stations instructing how to preserve hides and where to send them.
National Park Service crew surveys Blue Mountain and boundary lines of a national monument along Yampa canyon rim. Colorado River project field team near Echo Park, Green River area, with travel by wagon and boat required to reach the river camp.
A stolen car originally taken from Vernal was recovered in Mississippi by a local watchman who notified the California owner. The drivers, two Uintah County youths, Shirley Leader and Owen Olds, were held for transfer to Uintah County to face charges of interstate car theft.
Seminary students held an election on Wednesday selecting Marjorie Tenney from Church History as president, Winies Bingham from New Testament as first counselor, and Verna Goodrich from Old Testament as second counselor. The ten class groups also organized to carry on classroom activities.
The Vernal C C C finishes a major southern Utah project, building a 60 mile Truck Trail from Willow Creek to Grand County near P Ho Spring. The road, opened for stock and supply travel, reduces travel time to under three hours, supports paving plans, and includes landscaping at chapels in Utah stake.
Vernal city officials outline plans for West Main Street curb and gutter installation funded by a $12,000 WPA project. City will allow paving across the town with the State Road Commission coordinating curb to curb work as part of U S 40. Additional projects include Central School area, first North and Second South streets, and a sewer extension request of $10,000. WPA crews now handle Buck Pasture reservoir work before returning to Vernal as weather allows.
An Armistice day dance with full decor is planned by the American Legion and Auxiliary for Saturday at the Imperial Hall. J A Cheney chairs the dance committee with Mrs J W Pope Mrs Myrthen Davis Mrs E B Hempion Leon Pack and Dr L Shimmin on the program committee. Grace Findley Mra Jessie Tiffany Mre Roe Ashto HM Lundell W B Waills and Leo P Onrlatensen named in the planning notes.
Buck Pasture expected to finish soon after dam reaches 35 foot mark. Rob ert Hunting foroemns notes work at Buck Pasture in hearing completion with less than one third to go. If weather holds, project may be finished in ten days.
Faded letters urge Vernal to establish a municipal pool after two years of discussion and community effort. Backers cite health benefits, social uplift, and wholesome recreation for boys and girls, asking incoming city officials what they can do to make this project a reality.
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