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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1932
Page
2
An advertisement lists the Ford Tour Cylinder Car with a 228 cubic inch V four engine, hydraulic shock absorbers, four wheel brakes, steel spoke wheels, and a polished plate radiator. It notes fourteen body types from Roadster to Convertible Sedan with prices from 490 to 1650, plus freight and spare tire extra.
Utah Woolgrowers Association writes to the state highway commission urging a halt to gravel and oiling of highways until stock driveways are provided for sheep herds. The 1929 law requires stock drives and calls for state, county and city officers to aid growers. current roads cause lameness and foot infection.
A United States Department of Agriculture Bureau of Public Roads report projects a 45 to 60 percent rise in traffic on the Federal aid highway system in 11 western states from 1930 to 1940. The survey, conducted Sept 1928 to Oct 1930 with state highway departments, covers Arizona California Colorado Idaho Nebraska New Mexico Nevada Oregon Utah Washington and Wyoming to map current density and distribution for future highway planning.
The report classifies Federal aid routes by traffic: light under 600 vehicles daily, intermediate 600 to 1500, heavy over 1500. Projections show 10 year changes with increases in heavy and intermediate roads and a decrease in light roads, plus details on travel, interstate vehicle shares, truck capacities and ownership, and passenger vehicle patterns.
In Logan and Tremonton and Vernal areas officials eye eight blocks of rock asphalt pavement for a Price Summit project. The plan includes initiating a rum litigation work starting in May as part of regional infrastructure efforts.
In a family gathering in the Lying room, Father Biggs reads a recipe titled To Make Raspberry Cream from Martha Washington’s cookbook in a Philadelphia library. The dialogue notes dairy use in colonial dishes and suggests serving a custard with cherry preserves and whipped cream.
Iron Co commissioners decided to launch a road building program immediately between the LDeaser County line and this plate, aiming to improve transport routes. Local officials expect quicker freight movement and potential job creation as the project proceeds.
Preliminary grading work began on the Lake View Vineyard paving project in Provo. Crews moved in to prepare for future resurfacing, with the aim of improving access and safety on the roadway.
Preparatory earthwork and planning activities are underway for landscaping around the courthouse grounds. Contractors and city planners coordinate to prepare the area for future construction and upkeep.
Ray Duke manager explains that April marks 30 years since the Penny Company store opened in 1927 and the entire month will feature anniversary values. He notes most managers are stockholders and emphasizes community involvement through local clubs and churches.
Survey work underway on a proposed road project ten miles north of town extending from Manderfleld to Vidcat Canyon. Officials estimate the study will determine access, route feasibility, and potential impacts on local traffic.
The Live at Home Project aims to cut cash expenses and improve home life by growing food, raising livestock, maintaining a garden, and reading good books. It urges family farming with hogs veal cows chickens and a diverse vegetable and fruit garden, plus home beautification, repair, and frugal painting to enhance daily living.
Thursday evening the Relief Society held a social with a program and short drama. Clie Sprouse was brought home from Vernal hospital and is improving. Ralph Rasmussen's family has been ill with flu. Mr Rasmussen is in Colorado and has been moved home. Mrs Eph Rasmussen sick all week. James Hansen and daughter Sarah and Mr Dwight of Vernal were in town Friday evening. Mr and Mrs Grand Rasmussen and Mrs Vira Bigelow visited ALM Batty in Vernal Friday. Mr and Mrs Elder moved back from Vernal to help run the McConkie farm. Mrs Gladys Caldwell bought the old Emery Caldwell place and moved there Saturday. Aoit Caldwell was a business visitor in Roosevelt Friday. Alfred Harrison of Price was in town Monday.
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