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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1930
Page
8
ws J. Golten Jackman and two deiectpen returned to Vernal Saturday aftce 2 pleasant stay in Salt Lake City tiriing with relatives and friends.
Easter Sunday drew crowds to shady mews and picnic grounds as groups moved about with rides and snacks. The report notes families, parties, and social gatherings enjoying the holiday amid spring weather.
Salt Lake barber Reeds Workman arrived in Vernal on Terraday last week, planning to work through Friday morning at the Weeks Dervis barber shop.
Wiranduffs W E Witbeck motored from their White River ranch Tuwhy After taking care of business interests they returned Wednesday.
Anna Weeks left early Sunday for Salt Lake City. Werele witnessed the pageant titled The Sienage of the 74 Returning. He was accompanied by his wife and two children who had seen Weeks visiting with her.
A large audience attended Easter Sunday evening services at First Chapel. Priest Ernest Laton delivered a moving tale on betrayal and trial while the choir under Grace of Lingd P Winn performed music depicting the related scenes.
Kira Harmon Sowards and three relatives visited Saturday with Mrs Lynne Ashtin and their daughters to Tarandy, returning home Monday. The two young ladies are students at the School of Home Economies Miss Kaends specializing in Foods and Tinkties, reporting an excellent trip and brief time with their daughters.
A bonny girl arrived Saturday April 12. Mother and daughter are getting along nicely and both are healthy in theمكن.
The Tuesday afternoon session of the Relief Society featured a Social Service lesson led by Hishop James Il Wallis. The talk focused on physical and metalloul defects and detectives in a general welfare context.
The Ladies Aid met at Mrs George Kaese Sr home last Wednesday afternoon with about twenty members. After the business meeting Miss Alice Pederson presented a curtain and drapery demonstration and the group enjoyed a dainty luncheon. The Ald will meet April 30 at Mrs W B Chase’s home.
Thalia Club members entertained officers at their annual party on April 17 at the home of Min Ard White. Afternoon events included awards of 500 high honors to Mrs George Baese Jr, Mrs W J Chase, and consolation to Mireg Mamie Mary on Mrs AB P Kelly’s remark. A two course luncheon followed for twelve ladies with special guests Mrs George Baese Jr and Mrs Clen McLean.
The Ladies Farm Bureau invite all members from Vernal First and Second wards to a Wednesday April 30 gathering at 2:00 PM in the Vernal Second ward chapel. An Averexcellent program features drapery demonstrations, hangings, colors, and new styles. Mrs Harold Norgar, Mrs Jay Pack, Mrs Mar Pope, and Viouativation will present on home decoration and room planning.
A large crowd attended the open dance at Victory Park last Saturday with Ray Stringham's orchestra furnishing the music.
The Young Ladies of the MIA Second ward met Tuesday evening in the Stake Office. The girl chorus directed by H H Walter Woolley performed two contest numbers and the double mixed quartet led by Mrs Mary Manwaring sang the contest song. Two try-out prizes were awarded. Airs Frank Fving of Salt Lake City, a University of Chicago law graduate, spoke on The Legal Aspects of a Woman Life. Mrs Oliver E Smith of the Stake board presided. Light refreshments followed the event.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion met Wednesday at Mrs W. Stringham's home with Mre John McNaughton and Mra Glen Miller as hostesses. Plans were made for the Poppy Day program and poppy sales. Bridge was played with high honors to Mrs William Merkley and Mrs Fine Ashton. Seventeen members attended and were served a delicious lunch. The next meeting will be at Vis A G Nord's home on Wednesday May 7.
Saturday evening event by the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion, led by Mrs Clen Miller and Mig Willam Collyer, at the Community House. Guests sat at seventeen tables, played Bridge and 500, with Mrs Rice Cooper and Cord DeMotsy earning high honors, and Mrs A G Nord and Selar Hutchine also noted for honors. A delicious course supper was served at the close of the evening.
W C Patterson, assistant manager of Ford Motor Company's Intermountain district, was in Vernal on Wednesday calling on the Lewis Motor Company.
Word from San Francisco announces the death of Mrs Jane Camp. She had lived in Vernal for several years and left behind a wide circle of friends who will be mournful at the loss.
A benefit shower for Mrs Jessie Fowler and family will be held Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs George W Cahoon. Everyone is invited to attend and contribute a useful article to the shower.
County Agent E Peterson reports the discovery of liver fluke in a sheep barn in Ashley Valley and says preventative measures are underway to stop further spread of the disease.
Ben Morris was found guilty of assault with a deadly weapon in district court last week and sentenced by Judge A VY Watkins to not exceed five years in the state penitentiary. The cases of J F McNaughton’s John Ira Burton and Jesse Labrumm were continued. Duschesneard will be heard on the 26th. The case of George Aviares was dismissed.
A kitchen from our county, winner in last fall's contest, is used as a state example. Mrs Eatons kitchen photo has been hand painted and scaled for display. The Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce and the Lumbermen's Association exhibit it as the premier example of this work in the state.
Two couples united by Justice Chaise 8 Crater, George Walter Anderson and Adam, and Vernal residents welcomed by Maeser Cemetery Committee. A dance at Glines ward hall drew a large crowd, though space limited entry. Stringham orchestra provided music as plans for another event loom.
The community mourns Wilbur Arnold a 31 year old rancher from six miles west of Gusher who died Saturday night after strenuous chores. He leaves a wife five children and his parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Arnold. Funeral services were held Monday at Gusher under Bishop Bodily and interment followed at Roosevelt cemetery. The piece also reports Maeser cemetery clean up days on April 18 and 19 with extensive work, brush removal, tree removal plans, and calls for donations and local participation to maintain the cemetery grounds.
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