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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1941

Page

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Springfield Sheepherder’s Supper Honors Local Officials

A springtime gathering at an outdoor venue honored Gov. H B Man Genstor Murdock and Rep. W opines with a guest list of about forty attendees. Special cooks will serve gun tash grown milk fed grilled potatoes Jain coffee and biscuits. Lion President DeVere Carroll presides as activities and sports follow the banquet.

Sheepherder Genstor Murdock Wopines DeVere Carroll Petie Jam Ashley Woolgraw Associablia

Farmor seriously injured after fall from burning frame

Louis Freestone, noted farmer and stockraiser, was injured Tuesday afternoon at his Ashley ward farm when a bolt held the steel frame he was repairing. He fell, striking the pelvis area, and was found unconscious by his son Albert. He was rushed to Salt Lake City for delicate surgery and treatment.

Louis Freestone Dalfarmer Ashley Ward Mr Freestone Aldhe Albert Mather Salt Lake City

Return From East Tour By Hendersons Brothers

Henderson brothers completed a U S tour visiting Wall Street and the New York Stock Exchange then traveled by steamer to New York and Niagara Falls. They spent time at Minnesota state relatives and toured the Black Hills Estes Park and Grind Lake before returning to their home on Vernal Avenue.

Henderson ’ Rie Waslington Battlefield New York Renedersons Wall Street Columba Heston Uy Tonsland Sound Tsi York de la Rocketeers Niagra Falla Oale

Naples Pioneer Celebrates Eighty Birthday Tribute

Nichens pioneer of Naples marks his 80th birthday born 1961 in Goshen son of Harnet Devereaux. He helped settle area by homesteading in a wagon, ran a dairy and later bred racehorses with notable County records. He served others at all hours, leaving a large family of nine children, nineteen grandchildren, and over a hundred great grandchildren.

Wwe Goshen Harnet Devereaux Roth Naples Belich Ulittah Atck OT Ls Wink Bertha Batty Jennie Hunting John Lynn George Richens Mra Goldie Lindail Vernal Bim Lyddm Iverson Provo

Star Uintah Basketball Player Dies

GaRay Eaton, 17, son of Mr and Mrs Claude Eaton, died Thursday at 7 30 am at Basa Hospital after an appendicitis operation. Born April 30 1674 in Vernal, he was a star Uintah High School basketball player for ten years and would have been a senior. Survived by parents, grandparents Henson and Luella Eaton, and others. Funeral will be held Saturday at the First Ward chapel.

GaRay Eaton Mir Clade Eaton Basa faRay Vernal Uintah Burryivers Claude Eaton Ormon Eaton Orya Lobbert de~ Ley Eaton Luella Eaton Henson Eaton First Ward

Marriage Licenses Issued by County Clerk Frank L Noel

August 24 couples Harvey Eugene Tominson of Wilso Creek and Ruth Vontella Hatch of Vernal August 2 Peter Vernal Johnson and Nora May Todd both of Vernal September 2 Earl Hacking Culver and Afton Goodrich of Vernal

Frank L Noel County Harvey Eugene Tominson Wilsow Creek Ruth Vontella Hatch Vernal Peter Vernal Johnson Nora May Todd Earl Hacking Culver Afton Goodrich

60000 Fries Planted In Ashley Creek By Game Dept

Deputy Game Warden Henry Staugh reports about 60000 trout fries from the Whiterock hatchery planted into Ashley Creek near the canal Gams. The small fish should be ready for Asherman next season, making opening day attractive, as mountain storms keep streams muddy and larger fish unlikely to clear before season end.

Henry Staugh Whiterock Astley Creek Alaugh

Leonard Perry Named Uintah Stake MIA Head

Leonard Perry was named president of Uintah Stake MIA. Sufflay replaced J Wah Ine Johnson who moved to Wyoming. Perry serves as stake activity counselor and has on the stake mutual board over ten years. Other officers include Henry Slaugh as first assistant, Lola Christennh as second assistant, Ivan Perry Soon as stake Sunday school and Alfred B Johnson on the Sunday school board. Eva Siddenly and Mrs Mabel Smith were released from stake primary duties.

Tecratt Perry Uintah Ummia Sufflay J Wah Ine Johnson Lyman Wyoming Perry Stake Mutual Henry Slaugh MMIA Lola Christennh Stake Ivan Perry Alfred B Johnson Nobel Kimball Mabel. Smith Vernal

Local News Briefs From Leadville to Salt Lake City

Maeser Boo om lbert Misa Irene Jackson plans a Thursday departure for Leadville Gelo to join her parents Mr and Mrs J G Jackson on a trip to Bilsson to their former home. In honor of the thirtieth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Wells Ashby and Mr Ashbys birthday, their children entertained at a dinner Sunday at the home of Mrs Philip Hall. Ward Ashby, employed by the Tseret Livestock Company, was present except for attendance. Various local residents and visiting kin are noted, including the Birds, Hall, Hackings, Gase, Bowden, Sloner, Ashby family, and others with trips to Salt Lake, Venice, Scappoose, and Craig.

Lbert Misa Irene Jackson Leadville Gelo J G Jackson Bilsson Wells Ashby Fiste Blackburn Wardds Lawanna Loyalton Shirley Price Sears Roebuck Sal Lake Joseph P Hacking Ty Bon B Colton Mary Tom Marle Bird Salt Lake Misses Bird Venice California Mark Hall Hackings Gall Lake Sol Gase Scappoose Oregon Whiterocks Indlatt School Warren Bowden Wilton Sloner Craig Cole Anns Ashby Weils Ashby LDS Business College Salt’ Lake Mize Ameda Merkley Bir Golden Merkley Kenna Gar Page Five

Log of Ship Only Hope For Vernalite

The only survivor, Mrs Fern Thompson of Vernal Utah, recalls the wrecked Wing Of sloop and the loss of Dalton Conly and Eve Conly, others buried at sea, while doctors plan to shock memory into remembrance with excerpts from the Wing Ons log. A transcript arrived at her secretary of state after intervention by Wu and British officials. Continued on Page Eight.

Angeles Fern Thompson Islands Thompson Dalton Conly Oakland Ocalls Eve Thompsans Chester Samuel Renadom Jaritish Robert Weeb Hee Tiena

Mass Meeting to Plan New County Payrolls

A meeting in Uintah County will occur at the courthouse on September 10 at 10 pm to decide a payroll industry for the county. Representatives from religious and civic organizations are to send letters and prepare decisions on county needs. The funds would come from publicity and resource commissions, as voted by the legislature.

Tnter Elyte Dcheo Cintah Rounty Uloth Noel Uintah Eveatest H B Maw

Funeral Services Held Wednesday For Laurel Lux

Laurel Hatch Lin died of endocarditis at LDS Hospital Salt Lake City after weeks of treatment. She was a Vernal resident, Uintah High School graduate class of 1937, married to Matt Lux in 1938, mother of Jenelle, daughter of Joseph and Sylvia Hatch, sister to Glendon and Charles Hatch, Leatsice Loulke, Corre Jere Batch, and granddaughter Luella Hatch. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 10 pm in Vernal First Ward chapel with a local bishopric officiating and a musical program, notes indicate.

Laurel Hatch Lin Matt Lux LDS Hospital Salt Lake City Vernal Joseph Sylvia Creene Hatch Uintah High School Matt Tux Alo Jenelle Joseph Hatch Hives Charles B Ferris J Glendon Hatch Leatsice Loulke Corre Jere Batch Luella Hatch Pleasant, Grove Lux Basth Hospital Vernal First Ward Warren Richardson Mae Jorgensen Rovene Lambert Lucile Calder Ruth Lundel Mra Mable Atagg Tang Tenbr Garden of Tomorrow Milton Judd Mary Man Jorgensen Mra Lambert Praser Charles A. Hatch Benane Puller Ro Rem

Brush Creek Gorge Trail Inviting Hike and Amenities

Brush Creek Gorge Trail is open for all hikes with scenic views and varied terrain. The route offers seating under pines, fireplaces, guide posts, and planned parking expansions south and east of the gorge mouth. Two rock sheltered coves echo Cove and Cathedral Cove host past camps and reunions. overnight camping is possible for organized groups. Everyone able should explore the gorge.

Brush Creek Mo Gorge Echo Cove Boy Beauts Tral Cathedral Cove

Funeral Services Held for Atta Chatwin

Funeral services for Mary Atta Dudley Chatwin were held Saturday in Jensen ward chapel with William M Turner officiating. Death occurred Aug 28 after a six week illness from tularemia caused by a deer fly bite. In invocation by H M Moon Benediction by Amasn C Caldwell of Murrey, former Jensen school principal. Three vocal solos featured Gerald Caldae, Maest, and One Fleeting Hour. Speakers included Oliver E Smith and J Archie Jonson. floral by Mrs Rebecca Stewart. Continued on page eight.

Macree Lucile Calder Mac Jorgensen Calder Jorgensen Mabel Oliver E Smith Archie Jonson Uintah Bishop Lloyd Merkey Rebecca Stewart

Uintah Basin Boys May Enroll in Local Civilian Corps

The Uintah Basin boys may enroll in the local Civilian Conservation Corps unit under new enrollment rules. The change lets youths join and remain in the basin while receiving training and employment without leaving home.

Uintah Basin Civilian Conservation Corps Beneft

Bingham Family Visit From California Ends

Mr and Mrs Victor Bingham of California and their daughter Goleen Iett Widnrsday of last week to return to their home. They spent two weeks with Mr and Mrs Lester Bingham, the parents of Mr Bingham.

Victor Bingham California Goleen Iett

Delay in Ashley Bridge Irks Uintah County

Uintah County commissioners and various groups debated the Vernon to Vernal highway and the No 1 road bridge over Ashley Creek. Engineers and civic leaders pressed for a clear state road commission plan and funding, with focus on gravel surfacing and bridge conditions along routes including US 40.

Ashley Creek Pager County Shey Trang Calderoe State Pond Commission Galt Lake City Preece State Road Commission Havy Uintah County Rais Glia Vernal-Lapoint Ouray

Vernal Jaycee Chooses State Vice President

George W Bud Muth yraz er of district was elected Utah State Junior Chamber of Commerce vice president at Cedar City during a three day convention. Vernal delegates Mathis and others attended. Jack Swenson of Spanish Fork elected president succeeding Thomas G Baker.

George W Bud Muth Yrazer Utah State Junior Chamber of Commerce Cedar City Mathis Lainveres Siidoway Clair Brown Don Jensen Raymond Anderson Harold Duke Charles R. Henderson Ray Anderson Harold Richarson Pall Shafer Parker Gray Bingham Lamar Maycock Provo Clinton Vernon Logan Jack Swenson Spanish Fore Granger Utah

Gambling Devices Move on From County Into Colorado

Sheriff H M Snyder investigated a tourist trapping operation in Gusher tied to a marble game and blankets gimmick. Tourists were lured by a menagerie of western animals and forced to gamble with a double up scheme, but no legal charges followed after witnesses declined to testify.

Uintah HM. Snyder Gusher Vale Colorado Hi ‘Wen Creek Duchsshe County Ainish County

Frank Hatch Named Head of Uintah Democrats

Frank Hatch former Vernal City water works superintendent was unanimously elected chairman of the Uintah County Democratic Central Committee. He ran unopposed after Wallace Johnson stepped down to move to Lyman to become principal of the LDS Seminary.

Frank Hatch Vernal City Unanimoung Uintah County Democratic Central Committee Vine Wallace Johnson Hatch Johnson Lyman LDS Seminary

Sheriff Seizes Blot Machines Under State Law

Sheriff H M Styder announces confiscation of blot machines found in operation to comply with state law. The notice targets all such devices, aiming to enforce legal restrictions and remove equipment used unlawfully.

H M Styder

Rodeo Prize Car Wrecked In Auto Crash Sunday

Five youths from Vernal and Roosevelt were involved in a Sunday morning crash five miles west of Roosevelt on US 40. The car, a Chevrolet once won at Vernal rodeo, reportedly left the road, rolled 680 feet, and ended in a borrow pit. Officials noted none were killed though the scene was serious and details were still under investigation.

Roosevelt US 40 Bilton Paul Kenitstuneaux Vernal Philip Warren Carruth Benny Lee Ross Pat Markey Miles Benjamin Miles Rooevelt Borr

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