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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1940
Page
1
Taxpayers authorize city to issue bonds of 50000 to extend the water system 3.12 miles to Ashley Gorge area. Work to begin in fall with contractor Cooper Power & Light. project includes crossing Greek Gorge and two miles from intake to plant. Estimated materials include 18000 feet of cement steel and wood pipe with supply ads and contracts to be let.
A J Baker bound over to the district court on a hit and run charge after a July 28 highway incident near Roosevelt left a man dead. Witnesses testified about finding the victim's body, broken denture pieces, and a truck with blood marks matching Baker's vehicle. The attorney's case included witness accounts from locals and hotel staff, with trial set for the September term.
A court house exhibit presents a curious collection of pioneer relics, dishes, and ornaments spanning twelve years of life in the area. Glass showcases on the lower floor reveal articles tied to the life and times of early settlers. Many items cannot be shown due to space and preservation limits.
Mr Sid and Mrs June Bartlett of Price visited Sunday with Mr Bart Wite and Ashley Bartlett. They were accompanied to Vernal by two aunts and a Couchahibette Bishop F B Hammond, who is in Baasta hospital as the result of a car accident.
Mrs Sarah Peters of Ashley Ward, born October 6 1862 in Midway Utah, died at her home Monday at 11 30 from bronchial pneumonia. Survived by eight of eleven children and husband who preceded her 17 years ago. funeral Thursday 3 00 p m in Ashley Ward chapel.
County commissioners ordered WPA workers released from county projects to join the Oaks Park water project to speed construction. A ten day extension was granted and county work will resume on county projects after the reservoir finishes. Discussions covered a waterway bridge at Jane Duchesne river Ouray gate fence costs and rodeo grounds fence needs. A Salt Lake investor eyed local gypsum deposits and planned a plant. meetings set to discuss deposits near Kabel ranch and Steinaker Draw.
Approval from the Regional Forester allows moving the Manila CCC camp to Dry Fork Canyon. Taylor surveys and estimates costs, with $3500 initial figure, raised to $5000 for new materials. Labor and ration costs covered by the forest, while construction could run 20 to 25 thousand dollars. Move expected by late October pending approval. Reforestation efforts noted after recent storms benefiting the forest and emergency fire guard rescues. City council discusses funding for a waterworks extension bond election and plans a spring survey of proposed changes to the water line.
Monday R L Batchelor traveled from Provo to Vernal to see his daughter Mrs Paul L Conn. Mr and Mrs L Ashton from Roosevelt were visiting Afton day.
Don Pearce formerly of Vernal and for several years a resident of Lynwood California has built a growing plastering business in Southern California. The Pearce organization now employs hundreds, with 650 houses contracted last year and over 1,500 projected this year. The firm, headquartered on Atlantic Boulevard, completed 197 residential contracts in 28 days, and can plaster 300 houses monthly. Pearce, his wife Eileen, and his brothers run the operation, delivering speed and efficiency to homebuilders.
Thirteen Utah flying cadets, including Cloyd Wooley of Vernal, are among 225 pilots slated to transfer from Randolph Field to Kelly Field on September 4 for final training before earning wings and shoulder bars as Second Lieutenants. The group will complete 20 weeks of intensive flight training, about 135 hours, split between dual and solo flights, before joining veterans in pursuit, bombardment, attack, or observation squadrons.
Basin voters heavily supported a referendum to form a soil conservation district including Uintah Basin. Polls in Lapoint Vernal Roosevelt and Duchesne showed strong approvals with Lapoint 17 for and 0 against, Roosevelt 68 for and 0 against, Vernal 63 for and 1 against, Duchesne data incomplete. Administrative offices planned at a central Basin location, with county commissioners seeking Vernal as the site.
President Roosevelt orders 60500 national guard officers and men into active service for one year to build a larger standing force amid defense plans. Guards from New York to Wyoming, including Idaho and Colorado, face bellwether deployment while Utah notes uncertainty about timing and scope. Mrs Fredackhurst vacationing in Colorado with relatives and amid Steamboat Springs ties is mentioned amidst broader troop call details.
4 H Club girls win trips to Salt Lake City after top placings at Maeser exhibition. First prize went to Iva Caldwell's group. Reva Merrell and Carlie Goodrich receive state fair trip. Clothing groups led by Virginia Goodrich and Leona Williams earn top honors. other winners include Mae Taylor, Afton Taylor, and Esther Abp-Janals.
Uintah County schools opened Monday with enrollment estimated at more than 2900. Supt L G Noble Austurenta reports 13 district schools are well staffed by 86 instructors. New teachers assigned include Provo residents in multiple grades and departments at Central, Alterra, Uintah High, and junior high schools.
District health physician Dr Lewis Groench has been examining about 80 girls with Miss Fl on Hansen and Mrs Jane Lofts assisting. The top 14 and over winner will receive a trip to the State Fair and a cash prize. results announced Monday.
Walter Schofield buys the Economy Market at 135 West Main from his father L Schofield. The transaction, dated September 1, transfers ownership of the market asset to Walter, who has been employed for a number of years by the Martins company.
The primary election yielded several leaders including Abe Murdock and Maw Colton with strong showings for governor and senate runs. Republican Granger and Franch Forster tied for top in the state race, while Dems Evans and Houft led for attorney general and secretary of state nominees. County returns were nearly complete, with final statewide tallies pending a few districts.
A tourist from Hot Springs Arkansas led sheriffs on a rapid escape through Roosevelt area before a pursuit along Main Street and 1st North ended near Steinaker Draw. The suspect, Frank W. Beau, 40, resisted arrest after a rainstorm incident involving his wife and child, was captured while shackled in the sheriff’s vehicle.
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