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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1927

Page

6

Basin Visit Prompts Stockholder Push for Utah Colorado Rail Line

Salt Lake and Utah Colorado Industrial Corp stockholders and directors met at the Interurban station in Salt Lake City to authorize filing for an Interstate Commerce Commission certificate of convenience and necessity for a Provo to Craig route. Authorization hinges on funds. leaders pledge support to advance the Basin project and attend the Moffat tunnel opening.

Salt Lake Commission Cantah Basin Futher Moffat Utah Databerger Craig Courier Vernal A Kreeman Denver and Sast Laks Railway Company Gerald Hughes Craig Tom Trevenen Mr Trevenen Dar Jon Stantens Freeman Denver Mr Hughes Perry Steamboat Springs Moffat County Rio Blanco County Wintah Basin Meeder Rangely Valley Roosevelt, Myton Jensen Victory Highway Colorado Moffat Railroad Rangely Ashley Valley WR Freeman Denver and Salt Lake Railway Company Gerald Huighes Atention Dotsero

The True Story of the Book of Mormon Told Sunday Night

A large audience is expected at the First ward chapel as Supt H gf Olsen recounts the origin of the Book of Mormon on September 22 1827 detailing the hill Cumorah translation and the golden plates He will summarize the nations named in the record and their prophecies while Colton offers a brief history and notes on fulfilled prophecies Musical numbers will accompany the program.

First Ward Joseph Smith H Gf Olsen Cumorah Olso Charles Ho Colton

Tunney Retains Heavyweight Title Over Dempsey in Ten-Round Bout

At Soldier Field Chicago on Thursday night Gene Tunney defeated Jack Dempsey in ten rounds to retain the heavyweight title. Despite radio reception issues, reports say Dempsey floored Tunney in the sixth and Tunney knocked Dempsey down in the seventh before the ten rounds ended with a decision for Tunney.

Gene Tunney Jack Dempsey Soldier Field Chicago Dempsey Tunney

Ashley Structure Drilling Foretells Moffat Rail Route Plans

Denver dispatch reports exploration tied to Moffat road expansion from Craig to Vernal and Wasatch Range crossings with lighter grades. Freeman and Hughes inspect Ashley valley oil, Rangely and Axial basin coal veins, noting transport limits and potential Doroso cutoff blockage.

Denver Freeman Moffat Craig Vernal Wasateh Range Uintah Basin Utah Cantal Savey Soldier Summit Ashley Valley Midwest Refining Company Hughes Midwest Moffat County Messrs. Freeman and Hughes Rangely Pattison V1 Streeter Axial Basin Dee 1 Dorsero Denver & Rio Grande Crested Dotsero Washington Moffat Road

State Education Agent Visits Uintah County Board

Prof Hall of the State Board of Education visits Uintah County as part of education outreach. He recommends Earl Thompson for county superintendent and leads efforts in rehabilitation and library services. Rehabilitation places vocationally handicapped adults in training. costs shared by state and federal governments.

Mostah Tall State Board of Educaion Prof Hall Uintah County A ., Nelson Aince Earl Thompson Libraries Iniialing Us Inter

Uintah County Teachers Gather for Official Instructions at Vernal

Uintah County school teachers met at Uintah High School with County Superintendent Olson in charge. Nearly all attended as two departments discussed new methods, music, supplies, and supervised study periods. Stella Beck introduced as primary supervisor, with major emphasis on music and correct vocal pitch for children.

Uintah Acesson Uintah High School 11M Olson Gilbert Childs Meda V Walker Eunice Smith Chas Colton Supt Olson Logan Misa Stella Beck Aha Ro L Piston Misa Beck Supt Glaon Olron Beck

Reception for Bishop Calder and ward counselors at Orpheus

An Orpheus Hall event honors Bishop Hyrum B Calder and ward counselors Charles T Pope and Eric Cramer. Vernal First ward hosts, with Robert L Pixton leading arrangements, committee volunteers, Sunday School decoration, Relief Society refreshments, and a program featuring community staging and music, followed by games, dancing, and an enlarged orchestra under Prof Childs.

Hyrum B Calder Charles T Pope Eric Cramer Sishorric Vernal First Ward Orpheus Hall Robert L Pixton Hag Relief? Society Moioa Oleens Jake¢g Skaffer Stella Harrie Lolin Goto Prof Childs Nariter Ygolo Reed Morrill Wallace Calder James J. Wallin John N Dari Hyrum Calder

Pardon Granted to Nellis Trujillo by State Board

The State Board of Pardons granted a pardon Saturday to Nellia Trujillo a 14 year old girl who had been convicted in Uintah county in 1924 of second degree murder for complicity in the slaying of Thomas Rhodes near Whiterocks. She and three others received life terms. The board cited harsh home conditions and her father’s plea, with assurances she would live away from the county after parole.

Nellis Trujillo State Board State Board of Pardons Nellia Trujillo District Court Uintah County Dugrea Thomas Rhodes Whiterocks Trujillo Elnora van Ernest Trujillo Warrln Murray WB Pope Richardson Wintulyt County Aheepherder Promisiogy Galt Icar Rhodes Salt Lake Bovg Affan Trujitle Elven Shere If Richardson Aga We Rhodes Ahe Atate Prisen Womena Neste Wen

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