Description of Local Indian Petroglyphs in Dry Fork Canyon
Frank Beckwith details a Utah State Museum note on six petroglyph figures near Vernal called the Rameses group. Leo Thorne assists with telephoto photography, noting elaborate RAMELES II headdress, necklace with rows of oblong spaces, dotted decorations, and deeply cut body lines.
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State Museum
Dry Fork Canyon
Vernal
Utah
United States
Fis Rameses
Leo Thorne
Thorne
Eczeg
Local social notes and travels from the Ma Meadoo region
Mrs Sarah Mense and daughter Patsy return from Salt Lake visit. Mr and Mrs N J Meagher hosted dinner. Charles H Hirth of Quincy Tilane Pr Firth of Vernal and Arthur Manwaring with Miss Hillinger plan wedding in the Temple. Embroidery club hosted by Mrs Hattie Johnson. Mes BP Kelly spent the week at Roosevelt and A Tyton Shirirey. Daniels leaves for Toran to resume work at the Agricultural college. Young men Archie Joonson Parley Clarkley Marley Vernon Wri Merkiey Harold DaTs will begin missionary service in mid October.
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Kelly
Roosevelt
Tyton Shirirey Daniels
Toran
Henry Davis Dies From Hemorrhage Funeral Held Monday
Henry Davis son of Charles H and Sarah M Davis died at home from an inward stomach hemorrhage after days of suffering. He worked on a sewer trench on First North street and collapsed while lifting heavy boulders. Funeral held Monday at 2 pm in the First ward chapel with Bishop Calder presiding. Interment at Maeser cemetery. Survived by wife Gladys Abplanal, two sons Don Henry and George Junior, parents, a brother Kilton, and two sisters.
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Charles Henry Davis
Charles H Davis
First North Street
Curtis Dudley
Jensen
Frida
First Ward
Pontha Crlder
Fuller Remington
Ernest Eaton
Ola Tine
E J Windir
Joseph Horrocks
John Jorgensen
Wallace Caulder
Elva Davis
Jorgensen
Bus Hatch
Bay Hatch
Plano
Marjorie Twitchell
Yolin
Jon Workman
Maeser Cemetery
Swain
Calder
Irvin Eaton Curtis
Dudly
Town Hacking
Ray Siddoway
Howard Caldwell
Chris Applis
Verna
Florence
George O Massey, Jr
Vernal
Henry
Library fund drive for new children books in town
A committee of twelve social organizations met at the Uintah State Bank Building to plan funding for the library. They voted that each group donate money or books. The library needs children's books badly as current volumes are worn out. The librarian listed needed titles and asks for donations or financial support to ensure local students meet reading requirements.
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Uintad State Bank
Finandia
Joan
October 10 Date Set for Annual Boy Scout Day
Uintah district Boy Scout organization sets October 10 for its annual event after a large turnout at a Wednesday meeting. Officers were elected for the coming year and plans were made for a serial picture show at the Vorve Theatre and a dance at the Imperial ball to raise funds for dues and activities. Lions Club members and Civic group ladies pledge full cooperation for the social event.
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Uintah
Lions
Ito
Uintah County Teachers Institute Held at Uintah High
The fall session of Uintah County Teachers Association meets Saturday at Uintah High School. State supervisors from headquarters will instruct in various departments led by Superintendent H S Olson. Events begin 9 am with a musical program, followed by talks 1 pm to 2 pm and departmental sessions 2 pm onward. Central School hosts grade teachers.
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Uintah County
Tod
John Stagg
Central School
County Political Conventions Held in Vernal Saturday and Monday
A Republican county convention will meet at the Court House in Vernal on Monday afternoon to nominate a county ticket for the November election. A Democratic convention is noted for the same place and time on Saturday, though no formal call has been provided.
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Court House
Vernal
Norateod
Daily Mail Service Between Craig and Salt Lake City Explored
The Empire Courier reports on a possible daily post between Craig and Salt Lake City. It notes current tri weekly service and mentions potential delivery of Salt Lake City newspapers in Craig evenings and highlights community support as crucial to expanding daily routing.
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Daily Mail
Craig
Salt Lake City
Utah City
Salt Lake
Elk Springs
Jensen
Salt Lane City
Post Office Department
Vernal Ute
Fir Springs
Ealt City
Crag
boy injured in fall at Maer street
Tyle Perry fourteen year old son of Mrs Liod Perry of Maer was thrown during a morning play on the Marser Street grounds. He dislocated his left shoulder and suffered a fractured upper humerus. X rays confirm the injuries. he is progressing but will take time to regain full use.
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Tyle Perry
Liod Perry
Maer
Uintah High School Aims at Citizenship for 1934 35
Uintah High School principal JL G Noble outlines the 1934 35 program focusing on citizenship as the first aim. The plan combines four years of school-wide citizenship education with strong vocational courses to build economic independence and productive community service.
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Uintah High School
JL. G Noble
Noble
Hfe
UHS
Store Change as George Ashton Sells to William Mort
George Ashton a longtime local merchant of Ranciett has sold his store to William Mort after seventeen years of service. Health issues prompt his retirement. he and his wife plan to spend the winter in southern California.
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George Ashton
Randaltt Merchant
Merchantse
Ranciett
William Mort
Ashton
California
Officials Approve New Asphalt Road Plan Near Vernal
State officials inspect the Vernal asphalt plant and road project along US 40 from the Colorado border to Myton. They praise the native Rangely oil and gilsonite binder as promising, noting lower costs and potential to extend asphalt to Jensen this fall.
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E C Knowlton
State Road Commission
L J Muir
W J Anderson
J N Nichols
Vernal East
Vern Gillman
Vernal
Pariette
Colorado-Utah State Line
Myton
Jensen
Verna
Caharies Fox Return From Salt Lake City For Leg Surgery
Mr and Mrs Caharies Fox traveled from Salt Lake City on Saturday to have Mr Fox's leg examined by a specialist. A false joint has developed and another operation will be necessary.
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Caharies Fox
Salt Lake City
Sattraay
Poxs
Hag
Mrs Harison and Mrs Robe rson Noted as Sisters of W B Walls
Mrs George H Harison of Roosevelt and Mrs George D Robe rson of Portland Oregon attended an event on 11 Vernal Tuesday. Mrs Larrison and Mrs Frobison are sisters of W B Walls.
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George H Harison
Roosevelt
George D Roberson
Portland
Larrison
Frobison
W B Walls
State Traffic Officer Addresses Uintah High Students
Captain L L Fryer of the Utah State Highway Patrol spoke to Uintah High School students about automobile safety and education as key to reducing crashes. He warned Utah’s per capita crash rate is low but fatalities remain high, citing 12 Utah fatalities since January 1, with Sunday and evening hours most deadly.
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Uintah High School
L. G. Noble
UHS
L L Fryer
Utah State Hlighway Patrol
Fryer
Arthur Feavener
Vern Davis
State Highway Patrol
Shirtf
J Emery Johnson
Anerde
Heavener
Mr Davis
Utah
Frer
Ubah
Pirotten F&f
Reton
Ime c Beng
Hearing on Vernal Grazing District Set for November
A public hearing on the Vernal grazing district will be held in Vernal on November 2. Thomas F. Thomas, registrar of the US land office in Salt Lake City, said Utah hosts three more grazing districts totaling about 18 million acres. Other hearings include Oct 22 in Salt Lake City for West Central Utah, Dec 18 in Milford for Sevier-Escalante, and Jan 15 in Brigham City for Box Elder.
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Vernal
Thomas F .Thomas
US Land Office
Salt Lake City
Utah
West Central Utah
Sevier-Escalante
Milford
Hox Elder
Brigham City
Congress
Western States
Thomas
Infant Son of Roy Showalter Dies
Funeral services for James LeRoy Showalter six month old son of Mr and Mrs Roy Showalter were held in Dixon Wyoming under Pew Branch Episcopal Church. The child died at a Denver hospital on September 23 after a summer illness and was born April 11 in Savory Wyoming. Survived by siblings Hubert Denaris and Jean. parents plan winters in Vernal and summers in Slater Colorado.
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James LeRoy Showalter
Roy Showalter
Denver Hospital
Dixon
Wyo
Pew
Episcopal Church
Vernal
Wyoming
Denver
Hubert Denaris
Jean
Savory
Wye
King Hits Snag on Indian Funds for Duchesne County
Senator King faces a block as the Indian bureau cannot reimburse Duchesne County for tax losses on non taxable Indian land. Interior officials say no funds or authority exist. King asks Director Hopkins of the FERA to assess possible relief options to avert county bankruptcy.
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King
Snag
Duchesne County
Washington
Indian Bureau
Duchesne Court
Indian Bureau of
Department of the Interior
Hopkins
FERA
Sopkins
Umtah County Sheep Buying Plan Under AAA Drought Relief
Umtah County adopts AAA drought relief program to buy sheep. JF Clio Davis and Adair Tyzack named sorters. Contracts with Elmer Sund authorize purchase and cull slaughter of condemned sheep within 39 days. Purchases set at 200 dollars per head to aid raisers and move herds to feed.
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Clio Davis
Adair Tyzack
Drouth
Elmer Sdnd
Umtah County
Searlings
Infant Dies Shortly After Birth at Jepsen Cemetery
Infant meeting misfortune at birth near Jepsen cemetery. Clarence Horrocks of Antelope helped the parents Mrs. and Mrs. J William Werkiman through the tragedy. The infant died minutes after birth while the funeral home arranged burial.
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Tfr
Clarence Horrocks
Antelope
J William Werkiman
Vernal Lions Urge Rock Museum and Library Drive
Vernal Lions at a Wednesday luncheon urged building a rock museum to display fossils relics and curios as a regional tourist draw. They backed a new library building in Vernal with funds books and markers to guide visitors while a state museum planned in Salt Lake City would receive local surplus items.
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Iciens Club
Commercial Hotel
Oyer. J
S& Pulver
Hinga W. Colleen
Tras White
Vernal
Lionas
KK M Lindell
Floyd Noel
Mr Pulver
Utah
Uintah County
Pul
Barnum Brown
Ashley Valley
Dinosaur Monument
Pulver
Salt Lake City
Lions Club
Forty Years Ago Beageste dele oot Tet take
Dr Hoshaw returns from Salt Lake City. The Johnson Brothers of the Springville Independent plan to give lessons in elocution in Vernal. New Coldarp Tuuxen and L Johnson buildings under way promise to add to local wealth. Edwards loses stable and hay in a fire after thieves. suspicion points to arson with cigarette. Adam Cornet Band buys a dance in Workmoen ET2ll temperory night owesph Ravwhns is candidate for delegate. Jones' road machine amuses farmers. plan for laying out land for dressing orgy routs.
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Hoshaw
Salt Lake City
Johnson Brothers
Springville
Vernal
Coldarp & Tuuxen
L Johnson
Uv 'S
Edwards
Etry
Con-Ressaniel
York
Jones
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Frank Beckwith
Utah State Museum
Eter
Henry Davis
Mrs
A. A
Air
Fiarley Wikins
Jeneven
Birtt Durlal
Jepsen
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