Democrats Name County Ticket, Officials Selected
Democrats pick W. Stan Ashton to replace late Rep. Willis L. Johnson. LeRoy Goodrich named 4 year commissioner with Zelph Calder as county attorney and a 2 year commissioner seat filled.
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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1932
Page
1
Democratic ticket list from a 1900s ballot page
Democratic ticket for U S Senate and multiple statewide and local offices. Names include Elbert D. Thomas for Senate and Abbe Murdock for Congress in district one, J W Robinson in district two, Henry E Blood for Governor, D W Moffat for Supreme Court, Milton E V Welling for Secretary of State, Joseph Chez for Attorney General, Chastain for State Treasurer, C I L Skidmore for Superintendent, Mrs Clarence Nessen for Elector, and others including district judges, district attorney, state senator and representatives, with Wilts L Johnson as 4 year commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. 8
Elbert D Thomas
Congress
Abbe Murdock
J. WL Robinson
Flenry E H. Blood
Supreme Court
D. Ww. Moffat
Milton E. V Welling
Joseph Chez
Chastain
Pubiic Insuruction
CIL
Clarence Nessen
John E Welch
Frank A. Drury
W . Greenwood
Martin M. Larson
Abel Turner
Provo
Dallas H. Soung
Vernal
W. Stan Ashton
Aioner
Wilts L. Johnson
Uintah County Democratic Convention Names slate
The Uintah County Democratic convention on Monday named W Stan Ashton as state representative and Willis Johnson as a four year county commissioner. LeRoy Goodrich was selected for two years on the board with Zelphy Calder as county attorney and Glenn Miller as county chairman succeeding Frank Hatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah County
W Stan Ashton
Willis & Johnson
LeRoy Goodrich
Zelphy Calder
Glenn Miller
Frank Hatch
Vernal Fire Department to Inspect Business District Fire Hazards
A special Vernal City meeting led by Fire Chief H B Millecam discussed fire control in the business district. Two firemen with Councilman Henry Green will inspect danger spots and recommend disposal of fire traps. Fire drills and state association training are planned with Uintah High School practice Sunday at 3 00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Fire Department
H B Millecam
Vernal City
Henry Green
Utah State Firemen's Association
Lake
Uintah High School
Uintah Academy Dedicated After Quick Construction
Twenty years ago last Saturday September 14 the new Uintah Academy was dedicated funded by free will offerings of the people. The building was completed in fourteen months signaling community support. Mrs Rosa Jensen of Manassa Colorado, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harmon Sowards, and Mrs Hutch, a Kidd daughter, are visiting Vernal and praise the city. A baby girl was born Tuesday to Mr and Mrs Pardon Doods Jr. Mrs Truitt and two daughters drove from Denver to Vernal in a thirty horsepower car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah Academy
Rosa Jensen
Manassa Colorado
Harmon Sowards
Hutch
A B Kidd
Vernal
Pardon Doods Jr
W M ‘Truitt
Denver
Democratic candidates address large crowd in Vernal rally
Dr Elbert D Thomas and Abe Murdock spoke to a large crowd in Vernal urging defense of property rights and a silver conference. they urged employment for the unemployed and criticized Hoover era policies. Mrs Burton Musser and county officials attended with musical interludes. next meetings scheduled in Duchesne and Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbert D. Thomas
Abe Murdock
Murdock
Beaver
United States
Hoover
Thomas
Burton Musser
Glenn Miller
Ednad Birle
Ogdan
Tlestice Thacker
Warren Jones
Bee Ashton
Westminster Student From Myton Tenders Honey For College Tuition
Clarence Deans honey gift helps pay a portion of tuition at Westminster College under Dr H W Reherd. Deans truck delivered a ton of honey from Myton Utah as boarding students prepare for the coming year and registration closes Friday with over 200 expected to enroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Dean
Westminster College
H W Reherd
Young Dean
Myton
Utah
Rederd
Desert News
Mormon Battalion Veteran John Sessions Dies at 81
John Franklin Sessions 81 died at his home Wednesday. Indian War veteran and Mormon Battalion member who helped haul lumber for the St George temple. Survived by wife and six children. Born December 3 1850 in Rock County Illinois. Body at Witbeck Funeral Home. Funeral Friday at 10 60 a m Second Ward Chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Franklin Sessions
Mormon Battallion
St George Temple
Second Ward
Mary
Helen Jackson
Francis
Cynda White
Thomas
Samed
Vernal
Malisa Mickals
Idaho Falls
Idaho
Sessions
Rock County
Illinois
Witbeck
Marriage of Miss Etta Schumm and William Anderson
The wedding occurred in Moab on August 3 as reported by the Mester Herald. The ceremony linked Miss Etta Schumm and William Anderson in a formal marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta Schumm
William Anderson
Moab
Mester Herald
Salt Lake City Family Represented at Tribune Event
Mr and Mrs Buri Armstrong and daughter from Salt Lake City attended the Tribune sponsored event, appearing as a strong representation of the paper's community outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irs
Buri Armstrong
Salt Lake City
Cens Meneay Aine Strong
Tribune
Wasatch Band Visiting Vernal Delights Crowds
The Wasatch high school band from Heber City arrived by large buses at 530 pm and marched to the Doughboy Monument in Vernal for a street concert. An 800 pm public concert in Uintah High School followed with applause and two solo and band pieces. After a night in Vernal the band visited Roosevelt before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah High School
Wasatch High School
Vernal
Batd
Heber City
Main Street
Doughboy
Uintah High Schaodi
Roosevelt
Vernal Lions Club
Golder Dragon
Ralph Johnson
Merle Lindsay
Verdon
Marion Clyde
Stars and Stripes Forever
Clive Davis
Lions Club
J A Rasbar
Vernal City Council Eyes New RCFC Loan Effort
At a regular meeting Vernal Utah council planned another Reconstruction Finance Corporation loan application. Major Cooper to file instrument with reports. plans to sell 12000 dollars in bonds to fund cast iron pipe work and speed up street infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
R C Cooper
Lafe Ficharrson
Vernal Golf Club to Stage 32-Player Tourney in September
Thirty two Vernal Golf Club members are matched for a tournament starting September 22, with rounds set for September 24 28 October 1 and the final October 4. Prizes will be awarded. Pairings include Stewart versus Ferh and N of Meagher versus Richard Jersen among others with listed handicaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Golf Club
Forlnes
Stewart
Francis Fe
N of Meagher
Richard Jersen
Carl Davis
J C Anderson
Howard Woolley
R C Cooper
J A Cheney
LG Noble
Alton Hatch
Roy Coupe
Dr L Shimmin
Carl Freeman
John Jorrensen
Rae Ashton
J R Douglas
Howerd Caldwell
Claire Coupe
If. M. Lunelt
Perron Hacking
Wi. B Wallis
DeVere Carrol
Tom Johnston
Paul L. Cowan
Ray Duke
Segmiller Speaks at Republican Rally at High School
W W Segmiller and Frank P Openshaw led a Republican rally at the high school Saturday evening under county committee oversight. Openshaw outlined the party platform while Segmiller argued for tax relief and debt reduction, using the pack horse analogy to urge gradual tax plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Segmiller
Vern McCarrel Named Commander of Witbeck Post 11
At the annual election of Witbeck Post No 11 of the American Legion held here Tuesday night Vernal McCarrel was chosen commander. Elected as vice commanders were KY Murphy and Jon Haslem. Glen Lambert was adjutant with O N Olsen custodian and J D Lewis sergeant at arms. Installations set for September. Outgoing officers included J O Stewart as commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witbeck
American Legion
Vernal McCarrel
KY Murphy
Jon Haslem
Glen Lambert
O N
Olsen
J D Lewis
Atearms
J O. Stewart
Jesse Haws
J O Stewart
Leon P Christeensen
L HK Murphy
John Milburn
George Goodrich
O WN Olsen
JFE Me+ Naughtan
Uintah County District Schools Opened Monday With Large Enrollments
Uintah County schools began Monday with high and secondary schools in session for a week and strong enrollment despite adverse times. The list of teachers includes Ashley Carl R Richensmuth Stelnaker Heland Seeley Bennett Harold Hullinger Wanda Oberhansley Zina Behrman Davis Jacob N Lybbert Viola M Pope Stella Richards Linnie Striper Lula Hill Donna Winkler Fort Duchesne Lloyd Panter Melvin Jorgensen Bell Angus Bea Jordan Grimes Ivan Perry Clark Hair Pearl Dudley Jensen Amasa Caldwell Lucile Johnson Lorrie Simper Mildred Bailey Lapoint Harvey Haullinger Chant Storrlil Baine Lee Georgia Johnson Opa Foster Ella Boyle Fiannah Richefis Aineser Karl Preece Thomas E Caldwell Peart Shaffer Lola Smith Marysie Hall Nellis Oaks Isabelle Johnson Naples Arthur Manwaring Meda Walker Offa Johnson Bessie Noel Guray Valley Clark Larson Randlet Thoral Larson Jane Behrman Zella Perry Triddel Leroy Morrill Alice Morril Margaret Bartlett Vernal Central John E McNaughton John Stagg Frank Slaugh Irns White Thora King Fern Ross Vern Johnson Vera Showalter Alta Wardle Elva Griffis Rosamond Davis White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simntor
Ashley
Carl R. Richensmuth
Stelnaker
Heland Seeley
Bennett
Harold Hullinger
Wanda Oberhansley
Zina Behrman
Davis Jacob N Lybbert
Viola M Pope
Stella Richards
Linnie Striper
Dragon
Lula
Isabelle Johnson
Naples
Arthur Manwaring
Meda Walker
Offa Johnson
Bessie
Noel
Guray Valley
Clark Larson
Rosamond Davis White
Charles P Levis
Crystal Lewis
Willey Creek
Eliis Metley
Mable
Hanb Wilson
T. Rite Mae Akin Mildred Goodrich
Hazel Hing
Lower Willow Creek
Alloe Myup
Carpenters Visit with Minor Auto Accident Near Denver
Mr and Mrs Sam Carpenter of Washington DC visited Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Carpenter and Mrs Markey. They traveled with Mrs Carpenter of Salt Lake and were involved in a car accident near Denver. Their car was demolished but no one was seriously injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Carpenter
Washington, DC
Morday
Mar
Charles Carpenter
Markey
Carpenter
Salt Lake
Denver
G O P Meet Saturday and Name Ticket
The G O P announces a Saturday meeting to name a ticket for local offices. J Clive Devis is nominated for state representative. Wm H Siddoway and Wilford L Whitlock are set as commissioners. Hugh W Colton is listed as attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.O. P
J. Clive Devis
Stats
Wm. H. Siddoway
Wilford L. Whitlock
Hugh W. Colton
U S Senate Reed Smoot and State Races Listed
The ticket lists Reed Smoot of Provo for U S Senate and Colton of Vernal and Locfbourew of Salt Lake City for Congress. It includes Seegmiller for Governor, Christensen for Secretary of State, Parker for Attorney General, Barker for Supreme Court, Openshaw for State Auditor, Adax for State Treasurer, Jensen for State Superintendent, and electors and district judges. Also Roosevelt and Davis for Senate, and Siddoway and Whitlock for commissioners. Colton is county attorney Hingh W. Colton is named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S Senate
Reed Smoot
Provo
Congress
Don B. Colton
Vernal
Frederick ©. Locfbourew
Salt Lake City
Gorzrner
William W. Seegmiller
Salt Lake
A. Edsel Christensen
Mfriasant
George Fb, Parker
Supremes Court
Gorrge S Barker
Ogden
Frank M Openshaw
Ivor Adax
Tooele
C. N. Jensen
Mre CC. B. Overfield
Balt Rake
Fred Rich
Davis County
Robert D Young
Richfield
M O Packhbard
Springville
Oliro W. W Woorthen
A. V. Waichrut
Wallace Calder
Ray E. Dilksan Roosevelt
J Cilve Davis
Wm. N Siddoway
Wilford L. Whitlock
Uintah County Republican Convention Names Slate and Platform
At a Uintah County Republican convention held Saturday, J Clive Davis was named state representative, William H Siddoway four year county commissioner, Wilford L Whitlock two year commissioner, Hugh W Colton county attorney, with Ray E Dillman renominated as state senator. Charles & Carter chosen county chairman. The party endorsed state and national platforms and pledged economical administration, employment for indigent poor on a county farm, and equitable road work distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah County
J Clive Davis
William H Siddoway
Wilford L. Whitlock
Hugh W Colton
Ray E Dillman
Roosevelt
Uintah
Duchesne
Charles & Carter
Wilwa Murray
Uintah Basin Golf Clubs Start Cup Tournament in Vernal
The Uintah Basin Golf clubs cup tournament opens in Vernal on Sunday with Duchesne Roosevelt and Vernal competing for honors. The cup schedule includes three games set for October at Vernal Roosevelt and Duchesne locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah Basin
Vernal
Duchesne
Roosevelt
Verna
Roosevelt and
Vernal Lipoint Highway Project Set to Begin
State road commission resident engineer C Mulville says Vernal Lipoint highway work starts today with about three months of effort. He notes every available county team will be mobilized for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal-Lipoint
C Mulville
State Road Commission
K Mulville
Ladies Democratic Club Organized in Wredneecity
Mrs Cora Mee Andrews hosted tea in the afternoon honoring Mrs Burton Mus ser and Mrs E Ririe. A ladies democratic club was formed with officers including Howard as county chairman of the study club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Mee- Andrews
Burton Musser
Former Vernalites Appointed Chief of Veterans Hospital in Minn
Dr W A Colton brother of Don DB Colton has been named chief of the veterans hospital in Minnesota. A graduate of Young University and umbla he practiced medicine in La Lake from 1918 to 1924. He joined the veterans service in 1927 and served at veterans hospitals nationwide, including Ft Brelling for about three years prior to his promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Colton
Don DB Colton
Veterans’ Hospital
Finelling
Minnesota
Tuessay
Colton
Young University
Umbla
la Lake
Veterans’ Service
Veterans’ Hospitals
Coun
Uintah County Day at State Fair Set for October 12
Uintah County Day selected by State Fair board for Friday October 12 in Salt Lake City. County residents urged to attend the annual festival with new features including intermountain amateur wrestling boxing and track and field events and a large Boy Scout jamboree. Exhibits from Weber Summit Morgan and other counties reported large prize totals and over $30000 in premiums offered as entries flood in from the west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
State Fair Board
Intermountain
Weber Summit
Morgan Daggett
Salt Lake Wayne
Tooele Sevier
Kane
Cache Emery
Juab Rich
Totelder
Carbon Duchesne
Wasatth
Cache
Juab Sanpete
Summit
Uintah
Plute
Morgan
Tooele Carbon
Washington
Rich Sevier
Millard
Beaver
Ebb Hwoalmes
West
Vernalites Tour Southern Utah and Grand Canyon Roads
Vernalites toured southern Utah and the Grand Canyon visiting road projects between Beaver and Cove Fort where over fifty teams labor on one main project. They noted oiling of most parallel south routes and viewed a 26 mile road from Bit Carmel to Zion Canyon costing about 1.5 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Beaver
Cove Fort
Grand Canyon
Cedar City
Ftae Duke
Wm. B Wallis
Bit Carmel
Zions Canyon
Brant 5
Hinckley
Colorado
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Bright Angel Point
Arizona
London’s Guards in Change of Guard at St James Palace
A vivid description of the Changing of the Guard at St James Palace, detailing trumpet calls, troop movements, and the gleaming gear of the Household Cavalry. The piece contrasts the Old Guard with the New Guard and notes their storied combat histories from the Peninsular War to the Great War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Palace
London
Old Guard
Royal Horse Guards
Household Cavalry
Life Guards
Blues
Dragoons
Hussars
Lancers
1St
Royal, Horse Guards
Cavalry Corps
Local Social Event and Street Work Plans
A social party with program is set at the stake house next Tuesday night September 339 to honor Joseph Hardy. First West street is being graded this week with an asphalt walk along one block and cleanup of the Mectey lot. A Winnsgrove picnic Wednesday drew a fair crowd. John Pope returned early in the week from the Dewey oil property as shops prepare to sink another well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stake House
Joseph Hardy
First West Street
Winnsgrove
John Pope
Dewey Oil
Also Mentioned on This Page
Democrats
Willis L. Johnson
Zelph
Calder
Democratic
Vermal Fire Department
Stoosevelt
Dr. Elbert D. Thomas
Westminster
Mormon Battalion
U.H.S
W. Sergmiller
Frank P. Openshaw
Republican Committee
C . Conatter
Kenneth Aybcock
Don Carter
Openshaw
Carter
Lorna Siddoway
With
Repub
IL Siddoway
Seemiller
Seeg~miller
Vern McCarrel
GO. P. Ticket
Minn
James Hi
Wallis
Whithhall
Evant
Utah State
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