Vernal Rodeo Draws Record Crowds for Show
Vernal hosts a three night rodeo with large crowds and top fights. Cherokee Massey and Roy Jackson headline bouts while Dan, Darrett, Workman, Mott and Olson also perform in a packed arena with exhibitions by Ed Massey and Tommy Abplanalp. The show includes air circus, horse racing and a parade led by Miss Enid Johnson and Guy Rife.
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Vernal
Uintah
Salt Lake
Cherokee
Massey
Sammy Hatch
Jackson
Mr Jackson
Hatch
Watch
Roy Cherokee Massey
Darrett
Elk Springs CCC
Walker
Workman
Elk Springscc
Elk Springs Cup
Dalton Vernal
CCC
Rod Moxrey
California
Bill Mott
Roy Davis
Davis
Jack Howard
Rod Wills
Mott
Mowrey
Don Olson
Vernal Cco
Elk Springs
Coco Boy
Edwin Massey
Tommy Abplanalp
Uintah High School
Enid Johnson
Guy Rife
Maheret
County Health Council Formed Here Monday
At a meeting held Monday at the Community House officers of the Uintah County Health Council were chosen and plans made for the coming season. Representatives were present from civic and social organizations to aid the public health nurses and to ensure medical examinations and immunizations for school students. William G B Wallis was named chairman with Dr Wallace Calder as vice chairman and Mrs Elizabeth Manker as secretary and treasurer.
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Uintah County Health Council
William GB Wallis
Wallace Calder
Elizabeth Manker
Elnora Vernon
Stake Relief Society
Willis L. Johnson
Uintah County
Hamilton Calder Named Bank Cashier in Provo
Mr and Mrs J Hamilton Calder left Provo last week as Calder assumes duties as cashier of the Farmers and Merchants Bank in Provo. Calder has been credit manager for Taylor Brothers and served as Riwanis club president, spending the summer in Vernal with his parents.
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J Hamilton Calder
Provo
Calder
Farmers and Merchants Bank
That City
Vernal
Calders
H B Catder
Taylor Brothers
Riwanis Club
Stake Sunday School Convention Planned by Uintah Stake
Walter Woolley announces a Stake Sunday School convention with two sessions next Sunday September 23 at Uintah High School. The first session starts at 10:20 am and the afternoon session at 1:00 pm with moving pictures and visual teaching aids. Officers instructors and ward bishoprics urged to attend. general board officers from Salt Lake City will be present. Both sessions are open to the public.
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Walter Woolley
Uintah Stake Sunday School Board
Uintah
General Board
Salt Lake City
District Governor To Visit Local Lions Tuesday
President L G Noble of the Vere nal Lions club says District Governor Cantril Flash Nielson of Hyrum will visit the local Lions Tuesday evening. A special meeting with all club members will be held at the Community House, marking his first regional visit and a warm reception is planned.
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L G Noble
Verenal Lions Club
Cantril ‘ Flash” Nielson
Hyrum
Uintah County WPA Projects Approved for Waterworks and Roads
Uintah County Utah secures 562000 for WPA start, funds released by federal government. Vernal to build earth dam at Long Park to supply water. federal 9850 and sponsor 2256. Road through Maeser to Spring Creek funded by 11555 federal and 1520 sponsor. Duchesne County to receive nearly 7000 federal funds. total PWA allotment five million for waterworks. Towns Myton Maeser Vermal benefit. Duchesne school buildings 168000 funding.
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Utah
Long Park Reservoir
Ashley Valley
Maeser
Spring Creek
Duchesne County
PWA
Uintah Basin
Myton
Vermal
Witbeck Post Elects Officers On Wednesday
Witbeck Post No 11 American Legion elected officers for the coming year at the Community House meeting. New posts include commander Jesse A Haws and vice commanders Harold M Lundell A V Lewis. adjutant J B Milburn. sergeant at arms L L Pack. historian Blaine Lee. chaplain George E Guild. custodian Dallas Ho Young. executive committee Haws Milburn Cheney Vern MecCarrell. The post plans activity and a new headquarters building along with projects for the Legion Auxiliary and Post.
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Witbeck
American Legion
Jesse A Haws
Harold M Lundell
A V Lewis
Milburn
L L. Pack
Blaiie Lee
George E. Guild
Dallas Ho Young
Haws
J A Cheney
Vern MecCarrell
Wlitbeck
Legion Auxiliary
Legion Post
Scouters Meet Monday for Uintah District Outing
All Scouters of the Uintah district are urged to attend an outing at Calder Park Monday evening at pm. The regular Scouters meeting last Monday was largely attended. The annual drive for scouting fund will be held early in October.
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Uintah
Calder Park
Drive For Scouting
Kingsbury Congregational Church Sunday Service
Kingsbury Congregational Church invites attendees to a church school at 9 00 a m and Sunday morning worship and sermon at 11 00 a m highlighting spiritual instruction and communal worship.
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Kingsbury
Congregational Church
Vernal City Buys Local Cemetery For Beautification
At a Vernal City council meeting Mayor Cooper announced the purchase of the Vernal cemetery from W 38 Henderson and Monroe Hatch making it the city cemetery. The plan includes securing Work Projects Administration funds to beautify the landscape fence and water the grounds with ongoing care for all graves. The county commission agreed to tax the precinct for future cemetery upkeep.
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Vernal City Council
Rice ©. Cooper
Vernal Cemetery
Vernal City
W. 38. Henderson
Monroe Hatch
Vernal City Cemetery
Work Project Administration
Cooper
District Court Closes After Four Day Judicial Session
Judge Abel Turner presided a four day Fourth Judicial District Court session. Probate matters disposed include estates of Julia Paulson sale of real estate and powers for estates of Franklin D Bigelow Nephi Preece mortgage execution and sale of personal property. Sentencing ordered Joseph D Spriggs to 3 to 15 years. Guardians appointed for Iona Spriggs with no bond required. Other cases settled involve John Pappas versus Uintah Farm Bureau judgment of 1943 with costs and several dismissals and dissolutions.
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Abel Turner
Fourth Judicial District Court
Julia Paulson
David Burgi
Franklin D Bigelow
Nephi Preece
Joseph D Spriggs
Iva Anderson
Iona Spriggs
Orpha Palmer
John Pappas
Uintah Farm Bureau
Argyle Roper
Carl Roberta
Vernal Auto Company
William Mott
Jack Howard
Alexander Chevrolet Company
Canal and Reservoir Companies Hold Meetings
Stockholders of the High Line Ashley Upper and Ashley Central Canal companies and the Ashley Valley Reservoir company met to discuss funding methods for reservoir and canal construction. Debate covered raising funds by stock assessment. most groups favored delaying new assessments, while Ashley Upper Canal approved a 2 per share levy.
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High Line
Ashley Upper
Ashley Central Canal Companies
Ashley Valley Reservoir Company
Uintah County Welfare Committee Holds First Meeting
The Uintah County Welfare Committee formed on September 11 with J. R Douglas as chairman and members Willis L. Johnson Benj P Kelly Andrew Vernon Maeser Alfred Simper and W. D Morill. Monthly meetings are planned with the next set for October 6 at 2:00 pm. State welfare board representatives Mr Pert and Mr Harris praised the committee. Hearings are confidential and individuals must file complaints with their district committeeman before the full board considers them.
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Uintah County Welfare Board
J. R Douglasa
Willis L. Johnson
Board of County Commissioners
Benj P Kelly
Jensen
Andrew Vernon
Maeser
Alfred Simper
Davis Ward
W. D Morrill
Tridell
Pert
Mr. Harris
State Welfare Board
Colorado plans to spend 13 million on 40 highway projects
After delays due to red tape, Colorado officials say work on US 40 will start soon as part of a 6.0 million highway program approved by Washington. The federal and state share the 6.97 million budget for federal aid projects, including two major US 40 improvements west of Granby and east of Elk Springs. A new 10 million dollar statewide program for Colorado highways is being prepared for bids.
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Colorado
Washington
US Bureau of Public Roads
Fereral
Clear Creek Canyon
Marshall
Kremmling
Craig
Utah Line
Wyoming
Utah
Massadena
Moffat County
Grand County
Vernal Second Ward Reunion Slated
The Vernal Second Ward reunion is slated for next Thursday night September 26, according to Bishop John Hair. A splendid program is being prepared.
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John Hair
First Annual Uintah and Ouray Indian Fair
The Uintah and Ouray Indians plan a two day fair at Fort Duchesne Utah on September 24 and 25 under an all Indian fair board and police force. Exhibits by individual Indians include farm products livestock poultry canned foods crafts and prizes for home upkeep milkmaid and dress contests Indian village housing will be built on campus with daily dances and a carnival. Amusements include baseball horse pulling races and public dances with Indian dances held each evening.
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Fort Duchesne
Utah
Civic Clubs Press US 40 Program in Uintah Basin
State supervisor L R Humphreys told Uintah High School staff that Henry Millecam Jr placed third in horse judging at the Future Farmers conference in USAC events. Prize money of 10 dollars was awarded by the Horse and Mule Association of America as Wayne Dinsmore congratulated Millecam. The association allocated 50 dollars for four high-placing individuals and noted scores led by Neldon Jensen 179.2, Lee Olsen 179.1, Millecam 178.3, and Earl Ivory 178.1. Civic groups in Vernal and Uintah Basin also campaigned to push U S 40 as part of a Roosevelt highway link, meeting with Governor Blood and road officials to secure road funds and justify designations. The Vernal asphalt plant will operate through winter, enabling No 40 hard-surfacing next spring.
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L R Humphreys
Clair Hopkins
Smith-Hughes
Uintah High School
Henry Millecam, Jr
Henry B Millecam
Future Farmers’ Conference
USAC
Logan
Hopkins
Millecam
Horse and Mule Association of America
Chicago
Wayne Dinsmore
Dinsmore
Humphrey
Hores and Mule Association of America
Logan Mere Neldon Jensen
Gunnison High
Uintah High
If. M Lundell
Smith- Hughes
Wrooking
Hyrum
Calder
Charles
Carter
Vernal Lions Club
Associated Citie Clubs
Utah
Salt Lake City
Uintah Basin
Roosevelt Highway
Newshouse Hotel
W. Dashel
Capitol
Henry H Blood
State Road Commission
Fred O. Ferron
Associated Civic Clubs
Daniel F. Mitchel
Julian M. Bamberger
Salt Lake
Blood
Preston Peterson
Forest Service
Peterson
Road Commission
Colorado Line
Ileber
Provo
Baker
New Uintah Harin Ftnterests
Wyomeing
Duchesne
Fruitland
Alinetahasin
Red Cross Presents First Aid Station to Junior Club
Uintah Red Cross chapter awards Utahs first highway first aid station to the Junior Current Topics Club in Vernal. The setup along U S 40 will include bandages splints stretchers and extensive first aid supplies. The station will be housed at the Vernal city office and operated under a doctor or official supervision.
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Red Cross
Utah
Current Topics Club
Uintah
American Red Cross
U. S. 40
Vernal City
Junor
Clark Newell
Aird
G. Merkley
Moffatling Improves Craig And Hayden Stock Pens
Steamboat Springs agent for the Denver and Salt Lake railroad reports improvements at Craig and Hayden stock pens. New gates and water at Craig, enlarged pens at Hayden. stock trains receive preferred movement to speed market shipments to Chicago, Denver, or Utah markets.
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Moffatling
Craig and Hayden Stock
I F Moore
Steamboat Springs
Colo
Denver
Salt Lake
Chicago
Sunday School Not Held in Vernal Wards This Sunday
Announcement from Vernal bishops states Sunday School will be canceled in Vernal wards due to the Sunday School institute at Uintah High School. Regular church services will be suspended in both Vernal wards for that day.
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Uintah High School
Doubt Casts Question on Mother’s Outsized Help
A terse exchange questions who spoke of a mother’s strength in a public context. The line “You can say one thing for mother, she’s outeooker” prompts a follow up asking “By whom?” underscoring uncertainty about authorship.
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Mig
Utah State Fair Opens In Salt Lake This Fall
Utah State Fair launches in Salt Lake on Sept 28 with a strong flow of entries across livestock agriculture horticulture art education women’s work and youth clubs. Officials report record interest and demand for additional display space as the Beehive state’s annual event returns after a pause.
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Salt Lake
Intermission Stockgrowera Agri Culturists
In Accord Old-Timer and Modern Boy Exchange A Gag
A cartoon panel shows an old-timer recalling walking ten miles to school, while a modern boy dismisses the anecdote with a casual reply. The exchange highlights a humorous clash between generations in a single strip.
Veteran Brickmaker opens Yards at Vernal
A 3B Swain, formerly of Lapoint, opens a brick yard in northeast Vernal. He has spent forty years making brick for Uintah County and will employ six men, producing five to ten thousand bricks daily. Swain asserts brick construction can be as economical as other materials.
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Swain
Lapoint
Vernal
Uintah County
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Roy Mills
Alden Shaffer
Clydle Hastem
George Connell
Jay Block
Amos Wilcox
Mack Hamilton
Vance Homan
Bob Hickey
Lewis Stall
Fred Stall
Alf Hickey
Joe Hickey
Tom Worthen
Dick Lockett
Ivan Powell
Dan Kutch
Leonard Thompson
Harden Powell
Art Rich
Red Stewart
Marion Hall
Gordon Hacking
Gerald Caldwell
George Thomas
June Graham
Bob Scofield
Clyde Haslem
Louis Stall
Tiom Breeden
Clark Feltch
Frank Retzel
George Conwell
Pete Kercher
Tom Breeden
Tex Allen
Frank Allen
Casey Davis
Clyde Nall
Pronco
Mickey Ticks
Albert Johnson
Fritz Burton
Chlatr Burton
Clyde Hall
Elmer Christensen
Ronco
Ike Hamilton
Joel Evans
Clair Burton
Dil Salmon
Tomreeden
Lone Tree
Wye
Blackfoot
Tabiena
County Health Council
Hamilton Calder
Provo Bank
Stake Sunday School
Witbeck Post
City of Vernal
Commercial Security Company
Owen Livestock Company
Henry Wyman
James E Bowuen
M Myrup
Charles Tayof
Canal and Reservoir Companies
State Line
Vernal Second Ward
Civic Clubs of
Basin
Fight For
US 40
UHS
Henry Millecam Jr
Future Farmers
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