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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1929

Page

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Vernal Twenty Years Ago Party and Local News

The Vernal community hosted a party with 160 guests, featuring singing, games, music, and refreshments. A partial list of likely 3r U attendees includes Mabel Tan Ton, Millard Massey, Clair Spiers, and others. local figures like Professor James Gibson and Earl Douglass are mentioned alongside fossil-related science in the area.

John N Davin 3R U Mabel Tanton Millard Massey Clair Spiers Sylvia Goyder Vivian Spiers Nelle Smith Leo Young LeRoy Richens LeRoy Odekirk Hazel Johnson Jolt Hislop Lester Bingham Edwin Bingham Briant Etringham Ross Heys May Uacking Ray McKee Cornella Rady Jacob Lybbert Wiliam ‘Smart Ashley Valley Serna Utah United States Earl Douglass Cerenogie Museum Green River Vernal Dragor Carnegie Museum Pittsburgton Caress Chipkta Inear Carless White River John Slaugh George Slaugh George Florida James Gibsom University of Utah Mia Gibson Jerry Mugray Cache Valley Jerry Renag

Utatah Basin Storage Project Petition to State Storage Commission

Representatives from Blue Beach Ouray Predie and Colerain Park water storage projects asked the Water Storage Commission in Salt Lake City last Thursday for immediate investigation of four to six proposed reservoir sites at the head of the Prove ther. Builders said costs would be under 15 per acre foot, and action was sent to State Engineer George M Bacon for review.

Blue Beach Ouray Preadie Colerain Park Wasatch Summit Salt Lake Utah Water Storage Commission George M Bacon

Zane Grey Seeks Material for New Book in Vernal Mountains

Zane Grey and a party of twelve including Meludingan and daughter Betty and a secretary spent part of last week in Green River Valley near Vernal. He planned to move Saturday to the San Rafael region to gather material for a new book. Mr and Mrs Emery Johnson have returned home after a trip through Yellowstone.

Zane Grey Vernal Green River Wye Meludingan Betty Green Tver San Rafael Here Jorale

Will Run School Bus From Maeser to U H S

Uintah county board discusses installing natural gas as school fuel in Vernal. Officials caution about supply, cost, and long term efficiency while planning gas powered systems for Vernal High, Central School, Naples, and other facilities. Bus routes from Davis and Naples districts will transport students to the high school.

Maeser Uintah County Board of Education Ray Phebus Uintah Gas Company Board of Education Wm H Siddoway Board of County Commissioners Perad Biddeway Wallace Calder Vernales Tabersnacle J A Cheney Uintad State Bank George W Cahoon Pepperd Seed Company Roy Duke Vernat Lints Club Duke Ray Firebus Uinta Gas Company Phebus Wella Ashley Uintah County Bir Central School Naples City Ges P Peine Davis Ale Siature Alshs Meeeger Gimes Vernal Wil Fur Uintsh County Board of Editorion George Slaugh Senset Verna Davis and Naples Rand Jett Ouray Jensen Randiett-Ouray Moumbrr

Brighter Prospects for Sheep and Wool Industry

The Salt Lake Tribune reports brighter times ahead for the sheep and wool sector. Demand for lamb and colon products rises as 1929 production nears, with higher prices for competing meats and a smaller lamb crop lifting consumer demand. World wool production may exceed 1929, aided by favorable fleeces, though price declines persist. agriculture notes bolster optimism for 1929.

Salt Lake Tribune Australa Department of Commerce

Banquet Honors Mrs Harmston By Local Club

A Sunday banquet at Fowler Grill featured Mrs Ora Harmston State President of the Business and Professional Womens Clubs. Twenty local members attended a three course meal and heard reports from the National Convention of Michigan. No piano solo or readings were offered by listed members.

Fowler Grill Ora Harmston Harmston Michigan Mra Thesra Whetten Birs Gywn Kuyter

Plans Completed for County's Biggest Fair

LH Allan presides over the United County Fair Association as preparations forge ahead for the county fair. Ten new stalls for race horses are ready and new bleachers stretch along the grounds. Premium lists and programs soon in print. Exhibits from many communities compete for a $200 cash sweepstakes prize, aiming for a high quality display.

LH. Allan United County Fair Association Intermountain Elifity Zeet Sre Dlon Rensly Verna Expresa Publishing Co

Over 600 Attend Ashley Canyon Festivities

More than six hundred people from Uinlah County club members and families joined a day of games, scenic views, and a tepee shaped bonfire at Ashley Canyon. A bus convoy carried attendees to the site where rain cooled the air and a barbecue banquet was held. Charles Lewis performed cornets, Gladys Teeplen sang, and an entertaining program followed the meal.

Atx Duidret Uinlah County Club Itheir Dads Alates Maine Dry Fork Canyon Fixe Slaugh Auto Company Alice Pederson Hipera Charles Lewis Gladys Teeplen Utah

Utah Business Better Says Federal Reserve Report

A Federal Reserve district survey covering Utah and Salt Lake noted higher business activity in July. Farm price increases and favorable weather aided crops and early harvests, with wheat and fruit prices rising. Community leaders praised the outing’s success and the cooperative efforts of those involved.

Utah Federal Reserve Bank Federal Reserve Salt Lake Tsas¢ B Newton San Francisco

Jensen Rancher Found Guilty of Assault on Turner

District court hears seven criminal cases with Judge Worthen presiding. Jurors found a Jensen rancher guilty of assault and battery against William Turner after a trial that followed a demurrer to the cigarette case and a lengthy docket note. The fall term continues into next week as the judge aims to clear cases before departing Duchesne county.

Jensen Rancher Wm. Turner George W . Worthen MB Pope Hugh W Colton Adelbert Digler State of Utah Parley Galloway Roscoe Hall City Justice Court City Aromey Wallace Calder Henry Merkley Wasault Louis Laris Utsh George M Piecuon Terceny Snte Utsn Wm Taylor County Justice Court David Jenkins Amastesios Demetrios Velanthas Venice WO Adams Bennett John le McConkie Orin Alles George Adams IH Cook William Rettall Vernal Charles M Larsen Leata George Dudley Randlett Clarence Rey Oles Wison-Alterra F RO Reminson Sad’ James IC Karren Dragon Jerome Goodred Watson & P Dillman LeRoy Goodrich Louis P Anderie Woods Marimon Frank Bigelow John Dixon Laport Robert Hart Port Duchesne Charles DeMotsy Cane of State of Utah Judy Worthen Henry Merkley Willian Turner George Dudley S Wichardson Wiliam Cook Weorke E Adams Peter Dillman WG Adams Hugh Colton D Jt J Young Wallace Culdex Ted Worthen Effendar Duchesne County

Vernal Marriage License Granted and Local Notes

A marriage license was issued in Vernal to Alfred Powell, 40, and Miss Hopwood, 28, both of Vernal. The town reports a mowing crew at Vernal Central School, a record honey harvest from 65 bee colonies, and various local happenings including weather, crops damaged by frost, and a humorous visit from a man named Alfred to verify local gossip about a possible wedding at the Salt Lake temple.

John Glenn Alfred Powell Vernal Miss Heprod England Neferet_ News Vernal Central School Tus Coalville Tin Alfred Por Vuaal Salk Luxe Eder Hopwood

Gas Day Celebration in Vernal at Court House Lawn

A Sept 13 Friday gas day event at Vernal Court House Lawn begins 7 PM. Music by the Vernal band, free roasted weleta, speeches by Don H Colton and Paul Stock, plus Ray Phebus. Illumination display and a dance at Imperial hall cap the evening. Attendees from near and far invited to honor Winter Gas officials and the franchise.

Court House Lawn Don H Colton Paul Stock Untari Qa Comepany Ray Phebus Natural Gsa Tb Jn Winter Gas Company Baring Gaa Umatinéed Maure ix

Central School Principal and Wife Return From East Tour

Principal of Central School and his wife return from a two month tour in the East visiting Gltaon City Illinois and Minnesota. They attended the Illinois State Fair and county fairs with prize stock and met relatives then toured South Dakota Utah and Wyoming before a forced plane landing in Myerton due to a propeller break. The pilot and companion were uninjured and only minor damage occurred to the aircraft.

Central School East Mia John EF McNaughton McNaughtons Gltaon City Minois Ilinois Uniim ‘Terminal Association St Paul Minn Joby U Erp Mel McNaughton Eix South Dakota Rapid City Black Ill Mire Ae Oa Hina South Macom Utah Manila Bigvern Mytert

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