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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1937
Page
2
A Stor colony story shows new city resident and wife observing neighborly aid as everyone helps with water, groceries, and errands. The town delivers a lesson in community spirit, culminating in a speech urging cooperation and the Golden Rule.
An era defining debate unfolds as liberals rally behind the United States Supreme Court while conservatives offer opposition on principle. Critics warn that dismantling the court would mimic backward regimes, urging open debate and consent of the people to avoid such actions.
Mrs Edward D Samuels travels to Salt Lake due to her mother's illness. A marriage license was issued to Walter Horrocks and Dessa Spencer of Hayden. Farewell party for Miss Gladys Bennion bound for a Central States mission. Julia Dillman marks 3rd birthday with a party. Otis Works recovers from leg fracture. New residents include Archie Gregory and Joseph Onok families, plus a Watkins girl and a Witmer son. Vernal snow covers valley after a sudden freeze. Gold fields south of Vernal report visible virgin gold ore. R S Collett heads to Salt Lake to close a deal with Lorenzo iatch for Preemie mine on Douglas moon. Streets muddy after frost. James Kane of Jensen plans gantering. ranch opposite Jensen ferry. Dental note: teeth filled, work well, no pains.
Weekend visits bring family updates as Dan Adams and Fred Anderson relations share time in Ashley. Baby news includes a new granddaughter for the Anderson line. Easter gatherings feature Josh Fisl and Orn Hall birthday party with 17 guests. Local cattle movement and haying activity dominate, with farms like Engberson ranch and Caldwell families active. transport issues hinder cream truck routes, and Joe Merkley family relocates.
Washington insiders warn there is no real assurance the administration will avoid new taxes this session. Roosevelt hinted new taxes might be necessary despite hopes none are needed. Budget talks center on using higher taxes to curb purchasing power losses from wage gains and to fund relief without hurting the economic balance. Justice Roberts shifts on state minimum wage laws influence court reform debates. Local notes cover community dances and meetings in Vernal with attendees and travel plans.
Senator Elbert D. Thomas urged Congress to appropriate 100 dollars for a Roosevelt Utah junior college. He said the facility would educate white and Indian children and was requested by Utah's legislature.
Mrs Thomas E Hartleft travels to Provo Tuesday with her daughters Lela and Freda for a visit prior to attending general conference in Salt Lake. The MIA sponsored an amateur program Tuesday evening directed by Morris Roper and Shirley Price with thirty two numbers and prizes awarded to several performers including Lewis Timothy, Ritts dancing, Dorine Alfred, Vivian Thacker, and Althera Caldwell. Each participant received a candy bar.
Henry Chatwin's early life unfolds from Santaquin schooling to moving with his family to Ashley Valley in 1877. The voyage, hardships, and 33 days on the road shaped a pioneer era. He later worked with the Snyder family, helped build the Barton and Durton ditches, and contributed to Burrs Beach canal efforts while maintaining valley irrigation rights.
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