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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1935
Page
8
Frank Bowndatty a stockman from Blue Mountain served as a caller in Vernal on Wednesday, showcasing local ranching activity and community participation.
Major R C Cooper and wife Attorney E F Lawrence Cooper departed Monday for Salt Lake City on a combined business and pleasure trip.
Mrs Mav Johnson of New York visiting relatives at Jensen for two weeks passed through Vernal on Tuesday en route home. She was accompanied by Mr and Mrs Wm Oakley. Mrs Johnson boarded a United Air Lines plane for home and Mrs Oakley is a sister.
Mrs Moon of Jensen is listed as a visitor in Vernal on Monday, indicating a brief social or guest appearance documented in local notices.
Victor Banta of California came to Vernal Friday to attend the funeral of his mother Mrs. John S. Banta but arrived too late for the services.
On Tuesday Brigham of 434 West Second South Salt Lake reported theft of 300 quarts of assorted fruits and vegetables. The same day several other thefts were reported in the area.
Reginald M Gook of Salt Lake was in town last week on his way to Rangely where he will be employed for a short period.
Community members wonder how many residents in Uintah County planted trees or shrubs on Arbor Day, hinting at varying participation levels and potential countywide environmental efforts.
Miss Jané Beers of Pleasant Grove visits grandmother Mrs Jenne Freestone and other relatives and stays at the John W Pope residence during the visit.
On Monday Arbor Day closures affecting banks county offices and other businesses were observed as the holiday is legally recognized in the state.
A rain shower hit Monday afternoon with substantial rain lasting only minutes. Additional rainfall occurred Tuesday night and again Wednesday, according to local observers.
Mr and Mrs John Kenny Chas Banta Mrs Nora Hahn Mr and Mrs W F Gross and Mrs Reginald Nichols attended the funeral of Mrs Banta. They are all of Rangely.
Ralph Rasmussen, Guy Long, Joe Warner, and Annie Davis visited Vernal on a Wednesday from Lapoint. Mr Rasmussen came for a dental appointment.
Principal and OG and Noble and Superintendent HL and Olson left Wednesday at noon for Salt Lake City and Logan to attend school matters. They will also spend time in Provo for the music festival.
Miss Lois Merkley daughter of Mr and Mrs Murray Merkley of Jensen and Acel E L Walker of Mountain Home were united in marriage at Duchesne on Wednesday April 10. The couple will reside in Mountain Home.
Margaret Williams and Etta Scor, state education supervisors, visited Uintah schools on Friday and the next day traveled to Ouray to observe the Ute Bear dance in progress.
Mr and Mrs R W Bradshaw arrived from Salt Lake on Wednesday of last week and left Tuesday for their home in Carenton Canada. They spent the winter in Salt Lake. Mrs Bradshaw was formerly Miss Vilate Bennion. Mr and Mrs Leon Glenn arrived in Vernal last week for a short visit with Mrs Glenns brother C B Atwood of Vernal and their daughter Mrs Guy Stewart of Jensen. They are formerly of Vernal and have resided the last two years at Boulder Arizona. Since completing the team they have toured through Nevada California and Utah.
The Vernal community hosted Easter inspired events including an Eastir luncheon with Mrs Shepherd and Mrs Eskelson among attendees, plus a Junior Girls luncheon at the Vernal First Ward Chapel. Socials featured bridge, prizes, and a Fairy Tale dramatization, with notable dinners in Maeser and Brooklyn.
Mr and Mrs Marvin Smith announce the birth of a baby girl Wednesday morning. Mrs Smith is formerly Blanche Seeley.
Ray Duke manager of the J C Penney store left Monday for a business trip to Salt Lake City returning Wednesday evening. Mrs Duke accompanied him.
Since mid February four family members named Mrs Bus Hatch June Caldwell Mrs Ernest Caldwell and Morris Caldwell have undergone major operations.
Mrs T G Alexander returned Sunday night from Saguache and Efalina Cola where she attended the funeral of Mrs M am mie Morrison. While in Colorado she visited with her father and other relatives and friends.
Chas F. Fox visits with family and friends ahead of returning to the hospital. His leg, broken over twenty nine months ago, has not improved recently and he plans to go back soon.
The American Legion and Auxiliary district convention moves to Price on Sunday April 21. The event was originally set for Month May 19. The Auxiliary president from Hiawathaill will not meet with the local Auxiliary Tuesday due to the convention.
Charles S Carter returned Tuesday from St George and Salt Lake City with his daughter Afton Mrs Carter who had stayed in St George since last fall for health reasons. They reached Salt Lake City and will stay a few days before continuing to Vernal.
Han Don Colton, president of the Eastern States Mission of the LDS church, with headquarters in Brooklyn, NY, attended a conference then visited friends and relatives. Mrs Colton accompanied him and stayed until Wednesday while Mr Colton returned Friday.
A worker is told he is fired after a letter is read both inside and outside the office. The letter orders a return in five days, prompting the employee to appear for dismissal.
Dr Henry Sloane Coffin president of Union Theological Seminary will speak briefly at Union Cemetery in farewell remarks to the graduates. The brief ceremony marks the graduates' completion of the program.
In a tribute to pioneers of sound, the nation notes the legacy of Marconi, inventor of radio, alongside Brussolini, crowned as a world loud speaker champion, reflecting a century of communications innovation.
Vernal driver Winward collided with a stray work horse near the Farnsworth Irving farm while returning from Salt Lake City. The car was wrecked and the horse killed. Winward was injured with a fractured kneecap but unconsciousness and a bruised nose.
A county modernization committee was organized at Vernal last week with Mayor R Cooper as chair and W P Monson state manager of financial relations and promotions. The group will assist in the Better Housing movement in the county. members include W 8 Henderson J C Anderson Mrs Ray Stringham and Mrs W B Wailis. Applications will be considered for credit to improve one family two family or other residences apartment buildings stores offices billings factories warehouses and farm buildings.
An inquiry headlined as P4Le-Atout 220 focuses on John Aimpfp and a sheep case southeast of Vernal on August 25, outlining details of an official inspection and location.
Property listing offers 200 acres or more pasture with streams and springs for watering stock. Elevation listed as 7600 feet. Cattle capacity noted as 40 head. Contact John Ham ill and Craig Cole for details. time and terms not specified.
We thank all who offered assistance during the sun denliness and death of our beloved wife and mother. Special thanks to those who helped with burial preparations and services, and those who provided transportation. John R Banto and Children and Other Relatives Alg
Mrs George Ashton acknowledges gratitude for the kindness and words of consolation from Reverends W J Howes J Leacher and J Talot and thanks Nilss E Richardson for care during the late George Ashton illness. She also deeply appreciates the sympathy shown by many friends in her bereavement.
Ina Swetnam of Uintah High School won a fifty dollar BPW scholarship awarded by the Vernal Business and Professional Women’s Club. The contest at Uintah High School’s Little Theater Friday evening featured judges Walter Woolley H Grant West and Mrs Leon P. Christensen. Swetnam spoke on Women in International Affairs and wrote an essay on a second topic while Iowa Steele provided music during the judging.
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