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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1921
Page
1
Uintah county fair prepares for its largest event with volunteers cleaning, livestock exhibits brought up to standard, and the track racing ready. Several committees work day and night to ensure comfort and attractions for a big opening next Wednesday. Community support is urged to make the fair the state’s strongest county fair success.
Changes to the traveling health clinic schedule of the Utah Public Health Association show it will operate in Vernal October 10–15, Fort Duchesne October 17–19, Roosevelt October 20–22, Myton October 24–25, and Duchesne October 26–28. The program, free of charge, features eminent authorities on child hygiene and tuberculosis, with emphasis on state health conditions and outreach to both children and adults.
State Representative Sander was elected permanent president of the Tri County Road Association representing Carbor Duchesne and Uintah counties at a Roosevelt meeting. Delegates from Vernal and neighboring clubs planned talks with the State Road Commission to secure better road maintenance and federal support in the Uintah basin.
Utah State Press association meets in Brigham City, adopting a resolution inviting the National Editorial association to hold its 1922 convention in Salt Lake. A committee is formed to secure the event, with plans for publicity benefits and strengthened state health and public notices, including a child hygiene bureau.
Joseph Flores known as Peyote Chief, a full blooded Mexican said to be united with the Utes, was found guilty on a peyote possession charge after a two day trial. Judge Elias Hansen sentenced him to the minimum $100 fine, with imprisonment possible if unpaid. The trial featured statements from District Attorney Charles Wahlquist and County Attorney Charlies De Molly, and defense by Thomas W O'Donnell.
The Ellison White Association lists a strong Vernal Chautauqua season with Captain T D Upton as a premier lecturer, I Shepherd presenting The House We Live In, and Will Arthur Dietrick discussing The Immensity of the Universe. A Filipino Quartet performs third evening, followed by the Patton Brothers Trio delivering a six episode musical pageant concluding the lineup.
Congressman Don B. Colton told Vernal businessmen at the first meeting that he would use all effort to secure federal aid for post roads. He argued good roads save government maintenance costs and justify permanent road funding.
The Vernal Rifle and Gun club has finished a new rifle range used Sundays by about 75 active members. Steel targets supplied by the government are set at 100 200 300 600 and 600 yards with room to extend to 1000 yards later. The range is to be completed in a future phase.
Congressman Don B Colton and wife Mrs Colton with their four children depart Salt Lake for Washington DC. Beatrice Stringham accompanies them to attend school. they travel as far as Ducheane Wednesday night. The Coltons plan to seek federal aid for Uintah Basin post roads and await a post office decision on backhaul after arriving in Washington. Friends lament their departure from Ashley Valley social and religious life.
Harry Carless died Saturday afternoon at age 37 from typhoid fever after a two week illness at his Vernal home. Born August 17 1900 in Vernal he married Misa Eva Abplanalp December 12 192? and leaves wife daughter Bern sister Mrs Rasmussen and parents John H and Hannah J Hall Carless. Funeral services were held Sunday at 4 o'clock in the Vernal First Ward with Bishop Hy rum B Calder presiding. Interment in Vernal Cemetery under Bishop Calder's dedication.
State Road Commission offers Tri-County Road Association 9000 dollars cash and 35000 dollars worth of road implements to maintain Post roads from Price to Vernal. Sander, president, said delegates from Salt Lake City reported the agreement after Wednesday's meeting, signaling year round good roads and near assured federal aid on the mail route.
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