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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1932
Page
8
In Vernal, Mra Sobzien spoke during Picsday events, drawing attention from attendees and local residents as the gathering showcased community leaders and school programs.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Green announce the arrival of a baby girl born April 3.
Cashier N J Meagher of the Bank of Vernal departed Monday for Salt Lake City on unspecified business.
Mrs Ollive Glenn of Randlett attends the funeral in Vernal for A A Hawa. The services are noted in local notices.
Mr and Mrs Ells Merkley departed Wednesday for Salt Lake City to attend Conferente gathering with plans to return soon.
Local notice reports Bishop J C Hacking of Lapoint reading in Vernal on Saturday regarding business matters.
Miss Carol Kirkham of Salt Lake City arrived Sunday for a visit with Mrs Harold E Davis, extending a brief stop in town and renewing acquaintance with local residents.
Postmaster If J Chatwin and Frank P Wellman from Jensen reportedly were in Vernal on Wednesday visiting local officials and inspecting mail operations.
DeMar Dudley of Jensen travelled to Vernal for a business visit. The trip focused on meetings with local firms and potential cooperation opportunities. Dudley conducted discussions with regional merchants and explored market outlooks in Uintah County.
President B O Cohen of Roose vel was a business visitor in Ver nal Friday. The brief note records a high level visit by the Roose vel leader to Ver nal for meetings.
Mr and Mrs Owen Hacking announce the birth of a baby boy on April 4.
Mre N A Taylor and two children from Skull Creek traveled to Tin Town on business and to receive medical treatment. The party’s arrival and purpose are noted amid routine travel in the region.
CM Martzell and E Schell representatives of Goodyear Tire company of Salt Lake City were in Vernal today to tour the facility.
DeLos Watkins who is attending the A and A College at Logan is visiting a few days at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Wm Watkins.
A Roosevelt figure named Johnson and Uln Ith Tasin represented Occidental Seed during the forepart of the week in Vexin. The fragmentary text records their presence and roles with the seed company during that period.
Mrs John N Davis era HB Calder and George Davis left on Tuesday for Salt Lake City to attend the General Bellet Bucely Conference.
Clyde Johnson, a student at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, spent a weekend visiting the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilks Johnson.
Principal and Noble spent the weekend in Salt Lake City with Mrs Noble and daughter Carol who have been visiting Eureka for several weeks with Mrs Nobles parents and returned with Mr Noble.
Mr and Mrs David Hi Calder and Miss Vera Cate left Friday for East Lake City. Mrs Calder remained for a visit while the rest of the party returned on Sunday.
John W Pope came back from Los Angeles late last week. Mrs Pope and daughter Nola stayed behind for her health. Word received stated Mrs Pope was improving.
Miss Alice Pederson Mbks Bea Hailey and Miss Thora King travelled to Salt Lake City for the weekend to view Maude Adams in The Merchant of Venice. Pederson and King returned Sunday.
A W Dust, state plant engineer, and J A Lakness, state commercial supervisor, both of Salt Lake City representing MSS T and T Co, visited Vernal Tuesday. They met with Manager C Paul Cowan to review local exchange conditions.
Cartier and son Don returned Friday from Salt Lake City. Bandages were removed from Don's eye, the pupil dilated, and two shots penetrated the eye. Vision is not perfect now but expected to improve with time. eye has been bandaged for over four months.
Mr and Mrs J R Douglas returning from Salt Lake City were hit when a parked car backed into the road at Gusher. Both cars wrecked, Mrs Douglas thrown through the windshield with a cut mouth needing three stitches.
Mr and Mrs B P Kelly of Jen and Jr attend Vernal Saturday events.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Engberson Je of Dry Fork were visitors in town on Monday. The notes record their arrival and listed Dry Fork as their home, with no additional events.
Mrs J V MecLea of Troosevelt was hosted for the weekend at the home of Mr Snellen Johnson, according to local society notes. The visit highlighted hosting courtesy and social ties within the community.
Mr and Mrs Eli Smith of La Point were business visitors in Vernal on Monday, staying briefly and meeting local contacts. The trip focused on regional commerce and networking opportunities.
Miss Bell Angus of Roosevelt spent Saturday in town with her sister Mrs Francis Feltch. The pair toured local shops and chatted with residents during their visit.
Craig Harmston of Roosevelt made a business visit to Vernal on Saturday, meeting local contacts and discussing potential collaborations.
Clarence Sorrocka and Lynn Rosa of Duchesne were weekend guests in Vernal. They attended local gatherings and visited friends during the stay, enjoying the northern Utah community’s recreation and hospitality.
Local brief reports a dispute involving Donna Ianksa of Price and her sister Mae Ash with unclear specifics and no further corroborating details available.
Duane Martin is visiting Ver nal for a few days and expects to return to Colorado soon.
Mr and Mrs Fred Reynolds of Duchesne were business visitors in Vernal on Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Amasa Caldwell from Jensen were visitors in Vernal on Monday.
Mr and Mrs Doral Finicum of Dragon were business visitors to town Saturday.
Zelph and Calder, instructors at Jimtah High School, spent the weekend visiting in East Lake City with Mre Calder.
Mr and Mrs KR A Bryson of Rangely Cole visited Ver nal on Saturday with Mrs John N Davis, Mrs Bryson's mother.
Miss Olena Drady has been employed at Uintah High School to complete the term of Miss La Itue Hunting, who has resigned from her position.
Misa Maud Campbell a telephone operator in the local exchange has returned from a brief vacation in Salt Lake City where she enjoyed time away.
Mr and Mrs James Hevey and family left Monday for Ifeber City to visit with Mr Heveys parents.
A V Lewin arrived back Sunday from Salt Lake City after attending a Ford convention and exhibition of the new models.
Dr W W L Pawling Prancis Martin and Earl Freeman motored to Duchesne Sunday to play golf on the Duchesne course. The outing highlights a quiet weekend recreation among local residents.
Henderson conducted a business trip in Salt Lake City during the latter part of the week and returned to his home Saturday evening.
OKX Ekowallis of the Vernal Express departed Wednesday morning for East Lake City to attend a conference.
Mr and Mrs M F Toles announce the arrival of a baby girl on April 2. Mrs Toles is formerly Miss Venice Pope.
Mr Woods and Mr Birs moved to the Big Bonanss mine last Friday where Mr Woods has employment.
Mrs Matilda Ellsworth of Leota and her husband were in Vernal on Tuesday as early settlers noted in the Ouray Valley region.
Glen Hemstreet, currently recovering in a hospital at Galt Lake, is getting along nicely and expects to re-enter school at the AC at Logan this spring.
Naper and Mr FR C Cooper traveled to East Lake City on Monday with WHH Foldoway and returned to Vernal on Thursday.
Miss AsTtin Buntlig, who has worked the last two winters at Uintah High School, is engaged as a sithographer at Uintah State. The appointment reflects continued staff updates at Uintah institutions.
Superintendent H. Olsen left Salt Lake City Monday to attend a gathering of state superintendents. The visit aimed to discuss educational policy and district administration.
Bishop and Mrs Fred Wall of Jensen traveled via Vernal on Friday headed to Salt Lake City. They were joined by Ray Paulson and J.D Massey during the trip.
Miss Grace Wansen spent the weekend visiting Salt Lake City and Provo where she visited her sisters Mrs. Florence Marshall and Norma who are both attending the RM YY. She returned to Vernal Sunday.
Mrs E J Younger Mrs W Howard and Mrs Harmon host eight sows near Balt Lake City on Thursday creating a local farming event.
Mr and Mrs Hugh W Colton left Thursday for Salt Lake City to visit friends and relatives and attend the General LD 8 conference.
Vernal groups including the American Legion Auxiliary, Current Topics, Ladies Ald, Art Club, and Utopia Club held social events. Highlights feature card party prizes, a one act play, a birthday celebration, a quilting workshop, reviews on early romanticism, a charity lunch, and preparations for upcoming meetings. Local faculty and stake elders hosted parties and a teacher training class met, with communities sharing meals, games, and chants.
Mrs R H Sainsbury of Bt Johns Arizona arrived Monday and greets friends in Vernal. She is visiting her daughters Mrs J Cillhe Daves and Mrs Harold E Davis at their homes.
Milford station announces the addition of a second shift at the recently established portal radio broadcasting facility, expanding operations and staffing to meet anticipated listener demand.
Road repair work has begun in Pleasant Grove, with crews leveling and resurfacing sections during daytime hours to improve traffic flow and safety. Local detours and flagger directions are in effect.
In Salt Lake City a clothing shop named Salt Lake Sam and Billi Up Stairs is filed as an incorporated entity with articles of incorporation capitalized at 000. The notice records the business formation and the corporate status.
New supply depot for U and the Bureau of Public Roads is nearly finished in Ogden with a total expenditure of about 75 000 dollars. The project showcases standard construction methods and is expected to enter service soon for regional traffic management.
The Logan Fish and Game Association voted to sell the hatchery in Logan Canyon and to construct a new fish rearing facility near the town to replace the hatchery and support local fish production.
New traffic signs and markers to designate speed limits on arterial highways within city limits will be erected here. Authorities say the measures aim to improve safety and regulate driving speeds across main thoroughfares.
Nephi based First National Bank acquires assets of the Bank of Tountain Green in a closing deal that transfers loans and property to the buyer. The move consolidates regional banking holdings and expands services in the area.
More than 200 head of wild and semi wild ponies perished this winter in Clay basin a rugged Utah Wyoming divide. Trappers reported finding numerous carcasses after heavy snows trapped the herd in the pass. Local rancher supplied details from Beaver Creek.
The Uintah High School senior class staged the three act comedy Nosey at the school auditorium on Wednesday and Thursday. Cast members included Helen Evans as Annie Roberts Teatha Hair as Mildred Ellis Kalma Young as Mrs Roberts Loyal Merkley as Henry Roberts Lawrence Colton as Ronald Robert QC Donnell Goodrich as Jimmy Morgan Virginia Noel as Katia Isabelle Dillman as Dinana Devereaux Luck Markey as Stanley Jackson Hollis Kullinger as Mr Bilverton and Principal Heber Clark as the policeman.
Thomas Redmond chief inspector reports sheep in Carbon and Grand counties weathered winter well. He notes lighter snows helped flocks survive and favors blade or hand shearing over machines to protect wool and sheep condition. Blade shearing begins April 3 at Thompson and Cisco with plants converting to blade methods.
Miss Ethel Jarrel, a teacher in Lapoint, spent a week as a cool visitor at her parents home, enjoying family time and local surroundings during the stay.
A municipal project will install a high guard rail around the deer quarters to improve safety and control. Officials discuss securing the area and allocating funds for construction and maintenance. The measure aims to reduce accidents and protect visiting wildlife.
In Ogden Canyon crews begin removal work on a rocky promontory at Pine View to clear access and improve erosion control. Nearby residents report ongoing construction and brief traffic adjustments during the project.
Tentative plans call for a $3000 structure to serve the Logan Miter Heights ward, aiming to establish a small chapel.
Uintah County Farm Bureau promotes Barred Plymouth Rock chickens to meet a California market for 5000 heavy meat birds weekly. Producers aim for uniform size weight and color, forming a steady weekly cash payroll and new industry in the Uintah Basin.
The service featured opening prayer and singing. Speakers included Thomas Bingham and Syhvannus Collett with Ed Bodily closing. Interment followed in Maeser cemetery with Verdin R Johnson dedicating the grave. Pallbearers were Schanno, Smith, Murray, Caldwell, Bodily, and Murray. Survived by two sons, two daughters, one grandchild, and one brother Heber.
UINTAIL COUNTY STUDENTS HEAR FAMOUS LECTURERS Miss Helen Henderson of Vernal and Glen Morritt of Ty dell listen to Apostle Melvin J Ballard an Easter sermon by him then attend talks by Dr Paul Dengler Viermas educator and Sherwood Anderson author on life leisure Henderson a freshman studies botany physics and political science Morrill a sophomore works in animal husbandry at the college last week in Logan
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