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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1934
Page
8
Roma Eaton daughter of Byron Eaton, who attends business college in Salt Lake, is visiting her hometown and relatives. She plans to spend time with family and catch up on local affairs.
Mr Charles Hanna who some time ago was stricken with paralysis is considerably improved and is able to sit up in a chair.
Karl Collier of East Lake returned home Friday after a business trip. Details on the trip were not disclosed.
Mrs J F Chipman and her daughter Gladis of Salt Lake City visited Vernal and Jensen over the weekend, spending time with relatives and friends in the communities.
R A Gills, district road engineer for the state road commission, visited Vernal to check plans for an asphalt plant to be operated near the city. The inspection focused on layout and feasibility of the plant site and road access for future construction traffic.
A pep club cabaret and supper at the AITS Gym featured piano solos, vocal duets, tap dances, and a 30 table setup with candies as prizes. Uintah stake Elders held their annual party at Imperial on April 4 with skits winning a $500 prize, followed by a dancing reception and punch.
On Sunday April 1 no Scout courts of honor were held due to the dedicatory service at the Vestal First Ward chapel. The event was postponed to a later date with details to be announced by the Troop leadership.
Schools will close on Friday May 18 to extend the school term for district institutions. High schools also close on the same date marking the extended break for students and staff.
Mrs William Hoeft, at the home of her daughter Mrs Nattie Coltharp, is recovering following a stroke of paralysis last week.
George Caldwell, pioneer of Ashley Valley, is seriously ill at his Vernal home with pneumonia listed as the contributing cause of his condition.
Mr and Mrs Ike Nelson of Dry Fork announce the birth of a daughter named Mars born Monday April 9. The baby is at the home of her sister Mrs Bus Hatch.
Mrs John S and Macking who has been laid up for the past two months is able to be about the house and is greatly enjoying the balmy spring weather.
Mir and Mrs Curtin Jones and Mr and Mrs Edgar Jones spent several days attending business matters in Salt Lake and are returning home this week.
Gorden Faton son of Mr Byror Caton was brought to Provo for medical attention after a period of fitfulness. Jesse Haws assisted by taking him and his mother out for aid and support.
Jay Bennion, son of Mr and Mrs F A Bennion, is at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City after a head infection. He is described as quite ill.
The county relief committee selected by the state relief organization includes R C Cooper Ray Duke Tred Feltch Mrs Mary Linder and Miss Louise Jorgensert.
Sheriff Arza Milchetl of Duches ne county escorted Lorenzo Fullmer to Provo for confinement at the state hospital. Fullmer was convicted in the castrick court of a felking but remanded to the hospital. An order from the court will be required to release him.
Mrs Franklin Lewis returned the portion of the week from East Lake City where she had been visiting.
Edward Coltharp who attends college in Salt Lake City is visiting with his mother Mrs Hattie Coltharp for a few days.
Mrs Newel Snow was in town Wednesday from Jensen and visited Maeser where she spent time with relatives.
Raymond Crouse son of D C Crouse married Miss Dean Pitt daughter of Lorin Pitt on Wednesday April 4th. Bishop Pontha Calder officiated in Verna Fist ward.
Seth Wallace Wilson son of Benjamin Wilson and Biss Betty LaVet Faucett daughter of William Faucett were in Vernal on April 5 and secured a fringe license from County Clerk Carlstrom through Roosevelt officials.
George A Slaugh returned Tuesday from Salt Lake City and Heber City where he attended a general conference and a hog coin control meeting. He urges all contracts be in by Monday April 16 to ensure cooperation.
Cleorge Ciatloway, a freshman at Utah State Agricultural College and former Uintah high star, won the Logan cross country race Tuesday afternoon by passing Captain Glen Pyper on the final lap and finishing in 10 minutes 38 seconds.
Charles Wo McConkle of Mob visiting Vernal for his mother's funeral notes alfalfa in Grand County over a foot high and trees fully leafed. He says almonds blossomed around March 1 and frost damaged little fruit. He comments a Vernal Moab road would shorten travel by seventy miles and enable exchange of many products between the two counties.
Vernon Salt Lake stage offered temple and conference rates last week with about 16 riders taking advantage. Manager Ralph G Alexander states the reduced fares will run monthly.
The Watson plant has started shearing and additional facilities are planned to come online in the next few days. The Jensen plant is slated to begin operation on the 18th.
Cari E Sain daughter of Mrs Enoch Swain of Vernal and Avon Robinson daughter of Mr and Mrs James Robinson were married on April 5 by Bishop John Mlair Jr of Vernal Second Ward in a formal ceremony.
On April 5 Thelbert McCarrell son of Alonzo McCarrell and Miss Ruby Andersony daughter of Charles A Anderson of Vernal secured a marriage license and were married the same day by Bishop Alma Preece of Ashley ward.
David Moosemann formerly of Vernal now with the United States Department of Agriculture spent several days in Vernal on business and visiting friends. Moosemann, a dairy and poultry production specialist, has been stationed in Philadelphia Washington DC and Hastings before being transferred to San Francisco.
Mr and Mrs Charles P Fox traveled to Salt Lake City to consult a surgeon about Mr Foxs fractured leg. The surgeon said the bones had knit but not hardened and that grafting bone from the other leg would be needed for full recovery.
Dr Homer E Rich comes home Sunday from Salt Lake City hospital where he treated a fractured leg from a prior car accident. He gets around on crutches and attends to office practice, hopeful the leg will heal properly.
A group from Vernal including A W Norton and son Albert traveled Wednesday to Vernal. Several boys released from CCC camps have returned home to Utah. Families and local residents accompanied by Dick Smith of Salt Lake City joined on the trip.
Final census tabulation shows 1242 firms in the Third Utah division up from 1081 in 1929. Sanpete leads with 270 firms, Sevier up to 207, Garfield down to 53, with Utah, Emery, Piute, Wayne, Kane, and San Juan reporting varied increases and decreases.
Preparations are being made to take the VHS band to Price for a large Utah music tournament. An estimated 3500 students directors and chaperones are expected to attend. Lilli van Price is arranging travel and the event organizers seek funds to cover costs.
A sale event titled Tor Sale First Class Cedar Fests is announced at the home of Stephen im Ross in Tridell located on M22 A12. Details specify the venue and address for the sale session.
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