County Fair Opens With Big Program At Vernal
The second annual county fair opened Wednesday under ideal weather and full preparations. Indians and Wild West show performers arrived to thrill youngsters while race track, grand stand, sheds, and a corral exhibit promise a real pioneer era feel. The Vernal band provided lively music as crowds enjoyed sports, concessions, and social warmth. two more days remain with crowds and excitement continuing.
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Five-Day Utah Court Concludes With Alimony Grants
Five days of court proceedings in Utah ended with two divorces granting alimony. Judge Elias Hansen, Judge L Hansen, and court stenographer completed a strenuous week. Dismissals included State of Utah v Co A Cawley. Joseph Flores found guilty with a $100 fine. A L Gray case continued on appeal. Probate actions covered guardianships and estates with appointments and final accounts granted.
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Joseph Flores
A. L. Gray
Justice Court
Amos Q. Boan
Melba Lois Hurley
Emerson Hurley
Harold E Dillman
Chicken Thief Escapes With Bird Shot Load
A local man chased two chicken thieves through Vernal night after birds were stolen from several coops. One thief received two loads of No 6 bird shot as they fled, while the other escaped. The owner, awakened by squawking, found the scene near his mantle board where meals are prepared. The incident highlights ongoing depredations on nearby chicken houses.
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Cleyar
Nalley
Onenstance
Star Cluster Lecture Opens Chautauqua Festival
Scientist Arthur Dietrick will present a popular science program at the opening night of the Chautauqua Festival. His talk The Immensity of the Universe promises original interpretations, humor, and vivid colored photos shown with a Baloptican projector. The event features Dietrick’s complete apparatus and is expected to draw a large audience.
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Arthur Dietrick
Dietrich
Lands for lease at Ouray Reservoir site proposal notice
Seated proposals will be received by Chief Engineer US Reclamation Service Denver Colorado until 2 oclock pm on October 26 for the leasing of all lands withdrawn by the government under the Ouray Reservoir site. These lands are all government withdrawn areas.
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Reclaimation Service
Denver
Colorado
Ouray Reservoir
Optimism Over Uintah Basin Development Reported
Sander returned from Salt Lake City after attending the Tri-County Road Association meeting with the State Road Commission. He says Salt Lake officials are optimistic about Uintah Basin development soon and that financial conditions have improved. Eugene Meyer Jr addressed the Commercial Club, noting 20 million dollars available for the Western region to finance livestock and related ventures. If livestock and cotton markets rise, Uintah stockmen may prosper. cotton has advanced to 20 cents per pound recently. Leases may run to December 31, 1926, with agricultural finds preferred. bids require application to F E Weymouth, Chief Engineer U Reclamation Service, Denver.
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Tri-County Road Association
State Road Commission
Salt Lake
Uintah Basin
Eugene Meyer, Jr
War Finance
Commercial Club
Meyer
Uintah
Green River
F E
Weymouth
Reclaimation Service
Denver
Colorado
Park Park-tender bemoans vandalism at local grounds
Park-tender E W Evans reports seven prized dahlia plants ruined and multiple flowers damaged after a dahlia thief struck. Chains were stolen from a grand swing named Giant Stride and several trees had branches broken. After a Verrazz band concert, youths on foot and horseback caused damage and fled. Evans urges action to curb rowdyism and protect the park.
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E W Evans
Verrazz
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Vernal Chautauqua Festival Promises Five Night Event
Vernal business leaders guarantee a non profit five night Chautauqua program emphasizing education. Season tickets cost two dollars for adults and one hundred sixty for students, with general admission under fifty cents per lecture and seventy five cents for musical evenings. Reserved seats available at local drugstores. opening feature presented by Wr Arber Dietrich using the Balopticon.
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Uintah
Willcox Acadalias
Vernal Drug Company
Uintah Drug Company
Vernal Chautauqua Association
Wr Arber
Dietrich
Business Men Hear Report On Road Plan In Vernal
Business men in Vernal heard J Sander report from Salt Lake on a Tri County Road movement backed by the Salt Lake Commercial club Utah Automobile association and local merchants The plan includes a $9 000 fund for roads a $35 000 machinery program and Uintah County joining with a $10 000 share Taxation of two cents per gallon for local road funds was urged with early hard surfacing planned for the Vernal Fort Duchesne state road The effort aims to unite basin towns Ashley Valley and Vernal in a major undeveloped western road project.
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I. Sander Marts
Salt Lake
Vernal
Commercial Club
J. Sander
Tri-County Road Association
State Road Commission
Sander
Unitah County
Salt
Salt Lake Commercial Club
Leslie Ashton
Walter Barnes
Price
Helper
Baain
Uintah Basin
Vernal Commercial Club
Ashley Valley
Fort Duchesne
New Comfort Station Erected at State Fair Grounds
A brick comfort station was built on the state fair grounds and will open with the fair on October 3. The facility is modern and spacious with a well appointed rest room and a women friendly area. A hospital room with first aid attendants is featured for injuries and medical care.
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The Four Square Bilider Lecture by Captain Upton
On the second evening Captain T. D Upton presents a rare talk titled The Four Square Bilider. The lecture promises insight and reflection that will leave attendees feeling a stronger sense of character.
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T. D Upton
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Ezra Merkley
Lace Murray
Peter Thama
William Chichas
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Comfort Siat
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