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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1932

Page

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Dallas Young Nominated for District Att'y

Dallas I young of Vernal was nominated as district attorney for the Fourth judicial district at Provo Tuesday afternoon. He defeated George Ballif of Provo on the first ballot by 64 3 4 to 38 1 4 and Ballif moved for a unanimous nomination. Nominations were also led by local officials for district judges and other state offices at the Democratic convention in Provo.

Dallas Young Provo George Ballif Martin Larson Abel Turner A B Morgan Larson J W Gillman Orem Turner Roy J Murdock Afr Mr Young Zelph Calder Vernal L. A Hollenbeck Duchesne J. P Madsen Earl Huish Payson EB Morgan Mra Booth Sorensen State Highway Commission Utah George KH. Dern Mr Blood Clarente Neslen Salt Lake Neslen James iI Moyle Uide Thomas Dan U. Shields WR. Wallace James Gun McKay Huntsville Fere

District Court Adjourned to October 11 in Provo Trip

District court held here last week was adjourned until October 11 at ten oclock. Judge A Y Watkins and District Attorney Mr. Papa returned to Provo on Friday. Court Reporter Mr Alder accompanied them on the trip.

Ten Oclesk A YY. Watkins Papa Provo Alder

Road work begins on Lapoint plan this week

Survey crews started Wednesday for graveling on Lapoint Road from the valley through Maeser with 18 foot width and four inch depth. Work expected into December or January if weather cooperates as officials consider signs and possible bridge transfer plans for Jensen bridge to Ouray pending bids and a July 2, 1933 completion date.

Lapoint Henry H. Blood Uintah Maeser Jensen Bridge Indian Department Ouray

Fire damages Vogue Theatre early Tuesday morning

A Tuesday morning blaze at the Vogue Theatre damaged the lobby and balcony while three film boxes near the door were ignited. Fire crews saved the rest of the block and the sound equipment remained intact. Estimated damage runs two to three thousand dollars. shows continued during repairs.

Tia Vogue Theatre Stow RC Cooper

Heber City Band Visits Vernal For Lions Club Event

The Heber City Band of 9 pieces will perform in Vernal Thursday afternoon and march, then give a concert at Uintah High School auditorium. The band, praised as highly trained, won national honors and the Lions International band contest grand prize in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Vernal Lions Club Heber City T'Sir Uintah High School United States Lions Clubs America

Mrs Haws Visits Husband in Veterans Hospital

Mrs Alvin Haws returned Wednesday from Salt Lake City where she visited her husband in the veterans hospital. He had an operation on his leg and is recovering well and will stay there about another month.

Alvin Haws Salt Lake City Veterans Hospital Haws

T. G. Alexander Receives Wool Prices on Boston Market

A fragment reports T G Alexander receiving 415 cents for wool on the Boston market dated Aug 31 with rumors of prices as high as 17 percent in Idaho and 14 cents at Watson, noting weekly variations and market chatter.

T. G. Alexander Boston Alexei Pam Idalko Watson

Wool Prices Rise as Boston Sales Near 7.5 Million Pounds

Wool values climb on strong Boston activity with estimates of about 7.5 million pounds sold in August. Prices up about 2.5 cents clean basis from recent lows amid widespread demand for raw wool and plece goods. Mohair holds steady as mills lift prices and seek repricing to cover higher costs.

Boston Londen

Father of Jensen Merchant Succumbs in Denver After Illness

Benjamin P Kelly Sr father of Jensen merchant Ben P Kelly died in Denver on Wednesday evening after a several month illness. He was born August 31 1844 an early Uintah Basin settler. Survived by daughter Mrs C G Smith of Danver and son Raymond L of Fort Collins Colorado. Funeral services will be held in Denver. He had recently returned from visiting his father and previously resided in Jensen and Vernal. He died at his daughter's home where he had been cared for during illness.

Colton Court House Lawn Congress National Museum National Park Service American Museum of Natural History Dinosaur Museum Blood U. 840 State Road Commission J . Anderson Vernal Lions Dinosaur Committee Horace M Albright Dinosaur National Monument National Park System Henry J Chatsin Jensen George Washington Pil UEH Edward T. Taylor Glenwood Springs Utah Taylor Carbondale Cowd Ed Johnson Denver Chatwin Colorado Jensen Bicentennasl Lions Club Latah Club Benjamin P Kelly Sr Ca Ben P Kelly Jensen Kelly Uintah Basin Jensen C G Smith Danver Raymond L Fort Collins Jensen and Vernal

Seegmiller and Barker Meet Republican Workers in Vernal

W W Seegmiller governor candidate and George Barker justice candidate spoke at a Vernal gathering in the Uinted State Bank directors room. Salt Lake chairman B D Anderson joined the duo as they outlined party platform and organized county units. Charles De Mosvy, an 84 year old longtime Republican activist, was highlighted.

Vernal Heber City Randolf Logan Indy Elder County Hugh W Colton Charles de Mosvy Republican Party

Mrs Selena Merriott Visiting Daughter in Pleasant Grove

Mrs Selena Merriott of Pleasant Grove is visiting at the home of her daughter Birs, Lewis Haws.

Selena Merriott Pleasant Grove Homs Birs Lewis Haws

Vernal School Board Plans 8 Month Term For 23 Schools

Uintah county schools set to start Monday with 23 institutions, including Vernal Uintah high and Lapoint Fort Duchesne Bennett Leota. Teaching staff totals 923 with pay for 74 months over 8 months of instruction. Bus routes and health certificates part of contracts under review.

Board of Education Vernal Noy Taylor Russell Todd Mary Witmer Charles P. Maughan A G. Goodrich FH. B. Olsen Uintah Lapoint Fort Duchesne Bennett and Leota United High School Superiterfent Olsen Aluasa Randlett Wintah High School Olsen Leon L Pack Uintah High School Hayden Bennett Uintah Hgh School Tridell Olffe Justice Mr Justice Duchesne School Board Wilson and Duchesne County High School Roosevelt Uintah Board Wilson School Todd

County and Democratic Party Conventions Set for Sept 17 and 19

Republican leaders Hugh W Colton and Democratic chief Frank Hatch announced county conventions for Vernal on September 17 and 19 respectively to nominate a state representative two county commissioners a county attorney and delegates to the district senatorial convention Roosevelt Martin L Lerson and Abe Turner are named as expected attendees at the Democratic event.

Vernal Hugh W Colton Republican County Committee Frank Hatch Democratic Committee Moosevelt Martin L. Lerson Abe 'Turner

Vernal Men Pilot Hazardous Green River Trip

A Vernal party led by Bus Hatch Swann and a Salt Lake Bingham group started down the Green River in two specially built boats. They planned to reach Jensen by Sunday afternoon and aim to photograph scenery. The pilot party previously completed a dangerous trip, learning from it and stocking ample provisions for this voyage to avoid prior midship hazards.

Green River Bus Tommy Hatch Frank Swann Salt Lake Bingham Green River Borge Jensen Tter Planning Gorge Kmanita Ashley Falls

Gusher business visitor George Young in town

George Young of Gusher arrived in town for business matters and was seen around local offices and shops during a brief visit this week.

George Young Gusher

Three Day Rodeo Draws Big Crowds at Vernal Fair Grounds

Large crowds attend a three day rodeo organized by the Blue Mountain association at Vernal Fair Grounds. The event features top rodeo horses, calf roping, bronc riding, bulldogging, and horse shows with riders from Utah and nearby areas, including Geo Fisher, Joel Evans, and Howard Ainge.

Fair Grounds Blue Mountain Rodeo Association Uintah High Eee Blue Mountain Intermountain Geo Fisher Frutta Cole Rinding Steamboat Joe] Evans Jensen Scheel Spencer Mepht Shorty Pot Ted Morgan Grant Spencer Nephi Chalmus Wash Ivan Duncan Joel Eyans Howard Alnge Don Pitt Orbin Rich George Fisher Frusta Colorao Rock Iill Martn Evans Howard Dudley Marion Moon Stan Eaton Ted Sewell Tom Burton Bob Teters Ralph Chew Text Holeman Cheyenne Wyoming Howard Ainge Joel Evans Fisher Ivan Thincan Billy Kingham Icley Elden Smith Stitch Ihkey Clair Tom Bure Eldon Smith Blue Dee Levett Neola Blue Cone Fighting Red Wm Clark Burt Otis Weeks Jack Snapper Socks Eldridge Roosevelt Red Tall Grounds Pierce Alvin Weeks Hugh Colton

Baseball Schedule Details for September Weekend

Baseball events list two games on Saturday September 10 and September 17. Tridell hosts Second Ward in Tri geH while Vernal plays Myton at Myton. Times indicate 1 pm and 7 pm with venue updates pending.

Tridell Oa Trigeh A& pBhom Vernal Va Myton Myton

Maeser and Vernal in Ward Showdowns and Rodeo Judging

Gilnes and Davis competed in the Maeser First Ward with Myton and Vernal matches noted. Rodeo events featured Roy Dike and Jim Rhoades with broodmares, yearlings, and horses judged by Mr. Levett for fine breeding and high type. John Haslem led saddle-horse judging with Gerald Caldwell and Jon Haslem placing.

Roy Dike Jim Rhoades Alvin Weeks Hugh Colton Bob Swenton John Haslem Gerald Caldwell Jon Haslem Mr. Levett

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dallas Young Prova Verna Henry H Blood Sait Lake Democratic U. 8 Elbert D Thomws Abe Moarideck Lenry Supreme Court D. Moffat Mwihiean Wellinganerd Charles A. Stain Julius C. Andersen Skidmore Clarence Neslen John E Welch Jira Frank A. Drury Sirs. W. Greenwood Martin MM. Larsen Abe W Dallas Ioung Utah State Fair Lapoint Road Vogue Congressman Colton Dgon B. Colton Court House Jensen Bicentennial Verna Lions Club Don B Colton Henry IE Blood Jensen Dinosaur Quarry W. W. Seegmiller van Massey Veronal Foward Pride of Vernal Chir~okee” Massey Kid Walton Oslb Lake City Sic Walton Missey Cherokee Kida Mr. Walton TOST Gilnes Davis Giines Maeser Naples Gillnes Myton VS. Vernal Pat Vernel My~ Ton Shelton K. Dauwalder W. Oneill T. Gentry Tig Shelton Yorge C Dingham Alton Hatch Tb IZ BO Hiasting Hmith Cal Davis M Fox Flay Hatch Ern Johnson J Hullinger O Johnson Thece
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