Whiterocka Canyon Ranch Workers Update
Letty Atwood and son Prese ton work at a ranch on Whiterocka Canyon. Bart Merkley, a carpenter at Roosevelt, spent the weekend with family in Tridel. Mr and Mrs Forrest Goodrich were called to Vernal on Saturday night Sept. 18 for illness. Gene Merkley traveled to Salt Lake on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs LaVon Morrill welcomed a baby girl born Sept. 23.
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Letty Atwood
Whiterocka Canyon
Bart Merkley
Tridel
Mr. Merkley
Roosevelt
Forrest Goodrich
Gene Merkley
Salt Lake
Ars. LaVon ‘Morrill
Local Figures Return from Rodeo and Travel News
Abe Aea Laaara A Ad Bert Mekkee and his mother Mr George McKee returned to the sheep camp on the Book Cliffs Tuesday after a ten day stay in Vernal. James Luster, formerly of Uintah county, has moved to Unaep locality in Colorado. Mrs G Everett Feedor Floyd Rector J W Prizzell and Arthur Duster Rector attended the Vernal rodeo dance on Saturday night September 18. Mr and Mrs J F Alison and Mr and Mrs J B Pearson attended the rodeo dance in Vernal Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Aea
J. F. Alison
J.B. Pearson
Vernal
Community enjoys party and reunions amid local notices
Glines Airs and James Moreltz hosted a party for Donna Lee’s seventh birthday with games and refreshments. Mr. and Mrs. Ward Reader returned from Grand Junction visiting relatives and bringing peaches. Warren J. Abplanalp wed Marian King of Price on Aug 24 and visited relatives here. Autumn Social of the MIA at Preece’s Meadow featured Cecil Billings, vocal acts, and melon favors. Lord attendees included Mrs. Wardle and Mrs. Gardiner at the Bee Hive Institute in Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Moreltz
Donna Lee
Henry Abplanalp
Orval
Mable McDaniels
Abp- Tanalp
Sunnyside
Preece
Madow
Cecil Billings
Cecil Dillings
Donald
Clifford Wardle
Enid Reid
Nelta Pearuy
Della Allred
Mary Hodgkinson
Atrs
Asahel A. Perry
Lawrence Wardle
YWRIA
Marvel Perry
Zetla Perry
Lyle
Remington
YMIA
Francis Gardiner
John Hodgkinson
Carl Searle
Ellsworth Hardy
Tom McKenchnie
Charles Perry
Preece’s Meadow
Archie Johnson
Familly
Myron Perry
Ivan Perry
Stephen Perry
Atrolt Perry
Myr
Logan
Perry
USAG
Maeser
Bee Hive Institute
Roosevelt
Letrence Wardle
Ernest John £On
Arnold Perry
Pranei Gardiner
Zella Peesy
Insect Threat Warns Federal Entomologist
A federal entomologist warns that America’s greatest danger is not revolt but the rising number and variety of insects. The official statement notes hundreds of new insects have appeared, threatening welfare and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mace
America
Birds at Risk and Boys with Slings Stir Utah Area
A local letter decries the destruction of birds by youths with slings in Ashing Valley. It cites federal ornithologists noting sparrows mainly eat insects and warns that bird slaughter threatens food, clothing, education, and family welfare. The piece urges parents, churches, and schools to remove dangerous weapons and protect birds, listing local registrar names and locations as part of the appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congress
Jesus
Ashing Valley
David
Robin
Birth Certificate Rule by Uintah Schools Sets State Precedent
Utah Board of Health says Uintah school district requires a birth certificate on file with the principal before a child enters first grade. Eva Ramsey notes hundreds of applications flood vital statistics as many records lack birth dates or parent names. Delays may occur as certificates can take weeks. local teachers may issue birth verifications to avoid school enrollment delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah State Board of Health
Uintah
Eva W. Ramsey
Division of Vital Statistics
Health Board
Local notices and life events from Millward area
The week brings school plans as instructors move between Millward and Provo. Route changes after Soldier’s Canyon washouts ease Denver Salt Lake travel by about 220 miles. Local births and marriages noted: Leslie Ashton born to Andersons, A G Overhold weds Lena White, Thr Saby and Winward births announced, G E Adams 37th birthday. Davis leaves for Great Britain on mission. Luethi and Sutherland announce marriage on Sept 12.
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Millward
Woodward
Provo
HY Academy
Soldier's Canyon
Ft. Duchesne
Price
Denver
Salt Lake
JH. Bender
Emery County
Bucks
A. B. Anderson
Leslie Ashton
Lake City
A. G. Overhold
Lena White
Padies
Vernal
Hultinger
Thos. Saby
Wm. Winward
Fourth Ward
G. E. Adams
Charles Davis
Great Britain
F. S. Luethi
Rachel Sutherland
Boulrer, Cols
Freeman Reopens Timber Outfit In Vernal
Earl J. Freeman, formerly with W A Gregory, returns from Roosevelt and buys the entire outfit owned by the City Trilors. His father J H Freeman of Salt Lake will manage the shop. Mrs William Shepherd and family return to Vernal after 25 years away. A unique dancing party honors brother Leon, who leaves for army service May 19 at American Lakes Wash. Prof Earl Douglass visits Vernal from Lone Tree. Uintah County Fair opens soon. A patriotic program honors thirty-one drafted boys. Marriages: Crawford G Methnieth and Florence Murray. Lawrence A Anderson and Gilligan. Faye Siddeway leaves for Salt Lake to study. Elma and Gus Davis depart for Provo for winter school. A baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Joseph Gibson. Henry Millecam announces birth of a son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl J. Freeman
W. A. Gregory
Roosevelt
City Trilors
J. H. Freeman
Salt Lake
William Shepherd
Vernal
Lawrence Allen
Will Hansen
Allan
Leon
American Lakes ‘Wash
Earl Douglass
Wits
Lawrence A. Anderson
Gilligan
Faye Siddeway
3Tlma
Gus Davis
J. N.davis
Provo
Joseph Gibson
Henry
Millecam
Fort Worth School Notes and Travel Snippets
Due to a shortage of books Prof. Sowards and Mr. Miller postponed start times but will be present next Monday morning. W. G. Reynolds and son George report a three month preaching trip in Sweetwater country Wyoming. Woodward family returns from Provo after attending events last week.
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Sowards
Improved Roan to Brown's Park Would Be Aid
Discussion on a proposed road from Vernal to Brown's Park via Diamond Mountain and a Green River bridge, slated to aid stockmen and boost trade with Vernal and the Rock Springs Sunbeam route. Mentions of local figures Roma Eaton and Duga Young and past hospital visits in Salt Lake.
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Brown's Park
Vernal
Diamond Mountain
Sears Canyon
Whiterocks
Rock Springs
Vernal CCC News Camp Sees Transfer and Discharges
A district telegram informs Co 1507 that the two year service limit is non retroactive, allowing many experienced enrollees to remain on continuous CCC duty. Captain Curtis visits the camp, several members receive honorable discharges, and a team dinner is held at the Commercial Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CCC
Pantes
Ares
Cmmander
Co. 1507
CCG
Chaaplain Curtis
Ruben Curtis
Eee
Night driving fears and odd notes from a quirky era
A fragmentary column blends urban legends about driver vision at night with a French seer’s world ending prophecy. It mentions a baseball fan requesting a radio show for the Cleveland Indians and an old army man inspecting a camp kitchen and mistaking potato peelers for a Boy Scout jamboree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Indians
Dry Fork explores extending electricity to local homes
In Dry Fork a group gathered at Byron Thomas's home with county agent Ros Sell Heeth to discuss electric service for the community. A committee led by Byron Thomas, Joseph Merkley, Elmer Lind and Nancy Thomas was chosen to investigate bringing power to area homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dry Fork
Ros Sell Heeth
Byron Thomas
Joseph Merkley
fMlmer Lind
Nancy ‘Thomas
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Alice Bascon
Fr. Duchesne
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Independence
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Rebadeno
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Duga Young
Southern Paints
Miss Eaton
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Jane Addison
Stara H. Cook
Thee Economics Department of Rehabilitation
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Leoard Snyder
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University of Utah
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Steams
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