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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1936

Page

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Banks Heads County G O P Ticket At Vernal Convention

W A Banks was chosen for state representative and R C Cooper for four year commissioner at the Republican county convention in Vernal. Charles Bain won the two year commissioner race, Wilson Murray named county attorney after a multi-ballot contest. The event included speeches, music, and a call for statewide Red Cross Roll Call efforts with Dr Franklin Harris and Utah leaders outlining regional conferences and the aim to enroll 28,000 members in Utah.

Vernal R. C. Cooper Charles K. Bain Wilson Murray County Court House W. A. Banks R. ©. Cooper Lapoint Wilson Murray Martin W. Curtis J. Clive Davis H. LeRoy Morrill Ernest H. Johnson Donald Clifford Wardle Arthur Schaefermeyer Schaefermeyer Curtis H. Walter Woolley W. A. Henderson Lester Bingham Order and Business Reuben McConkie Plateform Bewey McConkie Banks McConkle Robert Hunting Cooper Bain Davis Morrill Tridelt Morrill Foor Witton Murray Reuben MacConkle J. C. Hacking Lawpoint Ey, Howard Los Angeles Roosevelt Pr. Franklin Harris Brigham Young University Provo Utah American National Red Cross A. L. Schafer Red Cross Pacific Area Uwh Salt Lake City Logan Price Richfield Cedar City People's Red Cross Army Navy Marine Lea Coast Guard Salt Lake James K. McClintock Washington, D. C A. K. Schafer Areaanager F Harris Nyles Christensen Fet Ray L. Alston Fort Douglas

General Conference to Be Held at Salt Lake City

The Otto Hundred Seventh semi annual Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will convene in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, on Friday, October 2, at 10 a m, continuing sessions Saturday and Sunday, October 4th. The General Priesthood meeting will be held. Saturday evening a p m Missionary and other reunions should be arranged not to conflict with these appointments. Heber J. Grant, J. Reuben Clark, Jr, David O. McKay, First Presidency.

Otto Hundred Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Tabernacle Salt Lake City Heber J. Grant J. Reuben Clark, JR David ©. McKay

Vernal Seminary Reports Record Registration Time

Principal H Grant Vest announces the Vernal Seminary has the largest registration in its history with 58 in the graduating class among 234 total. Vest expects about 50 more registrations as biology classes split, allowing roughly 15 more students for seminary work.

Vernal Seminary H. Grant Vest Bir Vest Aio

Dillman for Governor Campaign Clubs Forming in Uintah

Reports say a broad Dillman for Governor campaign network will span Uintah county with 23 local clubs and 22 precinct chairmen to back Roosevelt native Ray E. Dillman on the Republican ticket. H. B. Millecam leads the central club as funds and members gather to launch a vigorous statewide effort.

Uintah Dillman Chubbs Ray E. Dillman Roosevelt Dillman For Governor H. B. Millecam

Mechanical mint shorts distributor repair report

Short circuits in distributors arise from cracked caps allowing current to jump between contact points. Emergency Road Service notes temporary fixes by enlarging cracks with a knife and sealing wax. Replace the cap with a new one as soon as possible.

Emergency Utah Motorist Association

Vernal Lions Plan Dam Site Visit Friday

The Vernal Lions club will tour the Buck Pasture reservoir site on Friday to view the proposed project. Leon P. Christensen county engineer will explain details of the Ashley Reservoir company and the irrigation need for water storage. The meeting stressed that drought and population loss threaten farms and tax revenue, urging support for reservoir plans and a $2000 fund to aid development. Lion Earl Freeman earned a master key from International Lions for securing twelve new members.

Vernal Lions Club Buck Pasture Moon Tintah Leon P. Christensen Ashley Reservoir Company Jaltso Ashley Valley J. B. Calder H. W. Colton Montez Creek Long Park Lion Earl Freeman International Lions Mir. Freeman

Bound Over to Court for Failure to Provide for Two Minors

On Monday 34 Calvin Henderson was bound over to the district court by Justice of the Peace W. B. Henderson. Henderson is charged with failure to provide for two minor children and was brought back to Vernal from Kanab by Sheriff J. Emery Johnson. Lola Henderson filed the complaint. Unable to furnish bond, he was placed in jail.

Calvin Henderson Sourtt Henderson Vernal Kanab J. Emery Johson Lola Henderson

Utah Power and Light Promotes Better Home Lighting

Utah Power and Light begins an intensive 1936 37 campaign to stress better lighting for homes offices and stores. J Anderson managers and a team from Provo and Salt Lake City visited to outline an all employee program with emphasis on study lighting and dealer cooperation.

Utah Power and Light Company J. ©. Anderson Provo Salt Lake City J. F. MecAlister Nancy Finch I. EB. Baldwin Cheater Mr. Cummings McAlister Miss Finch Baldwin Cummings Togram

Basin Continental Oil Representatives Meet Here

Basin Continental Oil representatives and dealers from Uintah Basin met in Vernal to discuss fair and winter advertising campaigns. The session in the Dintah State Bank directors’ room featured demonstrations of Conoco Bronze gasoline and Germ Processed Motor oil, followed by a banquet at the Commercial hotel. Attendees included T. A. Thurman and M. A. Tuttle, with local reps Frank Davies, Lloyd Labeam, and H. B. Sewards representing Duchesne, Roosevelt, and Vernal districts.

Continental Oil Company Uln- Itah Vernal Dintah State Bank Shdes Conoco T. A. Thurman Salt Lake M. A. Tuttle Price Frank Davies Lloyd Labeam H. 8. Sewards Duchesne, Roosevelt and Vernal

Resettlement Loan Builds Independent Uintah Farmer

Uintah County farmer Mr A on a 40 acre Utah farm since March 1 1926 has earnings from a Resettlement loan of 900 living expenses and dairy and pig ventures. Cows yielded over 2 a week per cow while pigs fed on skim milk boosted income. From March 1 to Sept 30 gross from cows 1056.77 and pork sales 650. Debts repaid 320 invested 280 in improvements. Now 75 pigs are fattening and calf count up 14.

Uintah D. Iyn Eames County RR

Uintah District Scout Jamboree a Big Success

The Uintah district Boy Scout Jamboree at the Court House grounds drew twelve patrols from five troops Ver nal First and Second wards Jensen Naples Teapoint Maeser and Ashley. Highlights included a water boiling contest that set a state record by 18 seconds. District leaders and officials led a ceremonial campfire and torch dedication as Scouts slept briefly then prepared for school the next day.

Uintah T Ie Court House Grounds Naples Vernal Jensen Teapoint Maeser Merril Christophersott Utah National Parks Council Barney White Dramatica UHS Forchiight Jack Young State Highway Patrol

Tall corn produced on Hugh W Colton ranch

A 35 acre field of corn on Hugh W Colton’s Ashtey Valley ranch yielded stalks reaching 11 feet 3 inches in height with two large ears observed on the measured specimen. Colton and friends predicted the overall yield to be among the best in the valley based on this sample.

Hugh W. Colton Colton Ashtey Valley

Reunion of Missionaries Set for October Evening

A reunion of the Northern States Missionaries is planned for October B at 8 30 p m at the Ensign ward chapel in Salt Lake City. The narrative notes two grown sons are in school and the family is busy and hopeful about soon being out of debt and achieving financial independence.

Ensign Ward Salt Lake City

Second Uintah and Ouray Indian Fair Success at Ft Duchesne

The Second Annual Uintah and Ouray Indian Fair closed Saturday in Ft Duchesne as a notable educational event. Indians built all exhibits from 4-H club work to bead and domestic arts. agricultural booths impressed with artistry and proportion. Judges Russel Keetch and Lester Chapoose praised wide participation and the strong Indian pride.

Ft. Duchesne Russel Keetch Uintah Lester Chapoose

May Keep Rabbit Ears Pass Open During Winter

Charles D. Wall head of Colorado state highway department said in Craig that Rabbit Ears Pass may stay open this winter. He was en route to Glacier National Park for a conference on totals from 11 states. The pass is maintained with aid from public roads and the bureau. The district set aside $15,000 for maintenance in the budget.

Charles D. Wall Colorado State Highway Department Craig Rabbit Ears Pass Glacier National Park Emreett of A. R. Glassburn Rabvet Craig

Appeal to Protect School Children Issued by AAA

Utah Motorist association issues a joint call to motorists and parents to safeguard children on their way to and from school. Teachers police and safety patrols coordinate efforts while urging parents to warn children and motorists to drive with extreme care amid more students and cars. The message notes past safety gains and asks full cooperation to keep improving school age road safety.

Utah Motorist Association Wtmest

Newt Shelton Funeral Rites Held Tuesday

Newton Shelton farmer dairyman and Spanish-American War veteran dies en route to Salt Lake City hospital. Funeral held at Community Church with military burial. services led by Rev Willard Spence. Survived by Jessie I Jones wife, son Trobert Charles, daughter Norma Loraine, sister Mrs Blackburn and Caisson residents. burial in Vernal cemetery Memorials and solos noted.

Newton Shelton Veteran's Hospital Salt Lake City W. O. Peterson Heber Jetty Shelton Hayes County Texas Jessie I. Jones Vernal Trobert Charles Norma Loraine Blackburn Caisson Arkansas Infantry Volunteers Texarkana Ark Co. K Infantry Volunteers Fort Sam Houston Sunnybrook

Vernal Doctor Found Dead In His Office

Vernal physician Dr. Homer E Rich was found dead in his office by assistant Miss Helen Tenney at 3 04 am on Thursday. An overdose morphine tablet was found beside him and a two note message to his daughter Perrepps Los Angeles indicated self inflicted tragedy. An inquest was deemed unnecessary and relatives across East Lake City Ogden and Los Angeles were notified. Dr Rich practiced 25 years in Ashby Valley and served as an Overseas World War I veteran and American Legion member.

Homer E, Rich Vernal Helen Tenney F. G. Eskelson Joseph G. ‘Hansen Perrepps Los Angeles Calif Sap East Lake City Ogden Miss Rich Homer Erastus Rich Benjamin E Diane Farr- Rich Ashfey Valley Ich Witbeck Post American Legion Legion Doc's Beach

Economy and Safety To Be Featured In 1937 Cars

The 1937 automobile models will emphasize greater operating economy and safety features. Models debut Nov 11 after the New York show on Armistice Day, with refinements and fewer radical changes. Industry forecasts point to steady growth, a total production around 4.6 million, and higher financing.

JL. A. Wynaught Utah Motorist Association New York City Wynought Department of ‘Commerce

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G.O.P Dr. Franklin American Red Cross Salt Lake Ogseber 2 Shorts Power and Light AAA Newt Shelton Heber City Homer E. Rich State C. FR. Card J. Z. Garo Card Mr. Gam
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