Newton the Blind Bootmaker Builds Vernon Legacy
William Bill Newton of Vernal, born 1877 in American Fork, became a leading boot and leather goods maker after losing sight at age six. He ran a major Vernal shop, employs five, and supplies saddles, harnesses, and leather goods across Utah, Wyoming, and Colorado while advocating education and work for the blind.
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Vernals
Wilhem 2
Newton
Ashley Valley
Ag Bil
American Fork
Utah
Iron County
Margavale
Flute County
Ogden
Ita
Rat
School For the Blind
Vernal
Eitys
Cobbrera
Consieta
Wyoming
Colorado
Local social notes recount visits and events in Vernal area
A crowded week of social calls and activities across Vernal and nearby towns is reported. Families such as Maeser Vernons and Prices visit relatives, Miss Orpha Johnson suffers tonsillitis, and a large group enjoys a hay rack ride and a bonfire. Deer hunting on Taylor Mountain is noted, and several residents travel to Price or Los Angeles for family reasons.
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William Vernon
Clara
Salt Lake City
Logan
Nettle Richens
Vernal
Maeger
Lester Bingham
Singhamey
Maine
Koya
Joseph Prices
Bennett
Orpha Johnson
Leon P Chritensen
Andrew Vernon
Watel Hackler
Bishop
Sylvanus Collett
John L. MecConkile
Randlett
Don McConkin
Willis Hackford
Park City
Cone
Vils
Tropeonte
Misa Wilda Timothy
Mia Estter Carroll
Mary Ann Wamsley
Roy Carroll
Longtime Uintah County farmer seeks legislative seat
Hae Hved has lived in Uintah county for over four decades and built a career as a farmer stock raiser and merchant. He served as a public officer in various roles and asserts deep knowledge of local needs to be an efficient and well informed representative in the coming legislature.
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Ian
M Te Cone
Bill Newton
Hae
Uintah
Uintah County
Standa
Tie
Ile
Uimaa
Lafe Richardson
Longtime Uintah County Figure Seeks Public Office
A Uintah County resident with 42 years of farming stock raising and merchant experience advocates for public service. He emphasizes extensive practical involvement in developing the country including roads schools and other public matters with limited funds.
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Uintah County
Pronesr
Local Treasurer Cited for Two-Year Service
Voters are urged to reelect the treasurer who has served two years in office with a record described as splendid honest capable efficient and courteous.
Uintah County Development Advocate Emphasizes Resource Growth
A highly trained surveyor and engineer advocates for full development of Uintah County resources. He stresses applying expertise across surveying and engineering to advance local projects and infrastructure.
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Uintah County
J W Bastian Ig described as farmer and tax viewpoint
J W Bastian Ig is presented as a mature farmer and stock raiser with a high school diploma and clerical experience. He is noted for addressing taxation issues from the taxpayer’s viewpoint.
Charles DeMoisy County Attorney Serves Utah Three Decades
The county attorney has practiced law in Utah for over thirty years. He will enforce the town’s interests impartially and advise the County Commissioners on all county business matters.
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Hag
Utah
Uintah County Commissioner's New Commitment Stated
In a public pledge the ag commissioner vows to serve Uintah County by seeking the best interests of all parts of the county. He invites constructive criticism and advice to aid development and benefit for every community area.
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Uintah County
Jensen Friday Night Dance Opens Season At Mutual
A large crowd attended the first party of the season at the mutual farm bureau meeting. Speeches songs readings and etaga dancing entertained the gathered audience. Several local residents were noted visiting and attending school and community events.
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Farm Bureau
Arthur Baxter
Jensen
Georg
Fred Nall
Marts
Andrew Dudley
Clift Thomelaon
Pleasant Grove
Peter Case
Rainbow
Lert Case
Saul Case
George Richardson
Paul Watkins
Fred Wall
George Marrev
Indiana
Whitbrooks Henry Linster Visits Salt Lake Week
Henry Linster spent a few days in Salt Lake City last week while Mr and Mrs Wooridgs also traveled there. Mrs Allen and daughters Lizthe and Taverne of Salt Lake are visiting at the Cummings home. Mr Cummings has improved after a prolonged illness. Mrs Brucey Maxwal reported steady improvement after a week of sickness. Mrs V T Rice and children of Vernal are visiting Mrs Rices parents, Mr and Mrs Graham.
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Leslie Thacker
Ton Timothy
John Timothy
William Witheck
Cole B . Colton Sr
Ouray
Waa & Guest
George Wilson
Wanda Rudy
J P Rudy
Fort Duchess
Vartal Hospital
Lort Wewek
John Timethr
Misa Rudge
Edwin Austin
Crawford Cole
Sarah Rudge
Colorado
Ham Rudge
Henry Linster
Salt Lake
Wooridgs
Mra Allen
Lthel and
Taverne
Mr Cummings
V. T Rice
Mra
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Mic Newton
Ren
Ash
Maeser
J.chacking
Wilson Murray
BU University
Provo
SAFE
Richardson
Ernest Eaton
L H, Moore
County
Trelasurler
Ord
F. J. Sur
Slirvlior
J. W. Bastian
Charles Demoisy
Attoray
F. C. Lundberg
VFAR
Ha Will *Tork
Pledses Himself
The
Addie Longhurst
Whitbrocks
Amantty Vernal Express Publishing Co
Department of Justice
Office of
USAFD
Scarshali
Cioh
Salt Lake City, Utah
Nepublican County Central Committee
J Ray Ward
United States
Marshall
Treasury Department
Mnternal Revenue Service
Denver
Colo
Republican County Central Committee
Joseph E Richards
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