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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1941
Page
8
Vernal society roder hosts luncheons and bridge games with prizes for Mrs Fred Peltch, Mrs Derrill Bik, and others. The article lists gatherings at homes and the Hotel Commerc, announces upcoming events including elections May 2, and notes weddings, honeymoons, and plans for Home Economies and D U P chapters with attendees and guests across Vernal.
The Utah Auto Coil was completed this week at Moab under Francis Felich supervision and will open soon. The new tourist court, owned jointly by Francis Felich, Mr Karren, and Mrs Virginia Carter, will be managed starting Friday. It has twelve air conditioned deluxe cabins built like the Vernal court, with Vernal helpers Manford Campbell, Swain Earl Barse, and Shelby Swain.
Vernon Richards was chosen president of the Uintah Future Farmers of America chapter for 1941-43 at a section meeting. Bert Jolley was named vice president and Howard Allen secretary with Douglas Merkley treasurer. Rulen Lind reporter and Calvin S Stewart sergeant at arms. Retiring officers included Clifton Perry president Ace Hull vice president Roland Merkley secretary Vernon Richards secretary Eugene Sundquist reporter Roy Colton sergeant at arms.
Plans are under way to hold recu lar livestock auction sales at the Vernal yards two miles east on Highway 40. De werd E Campbell of Greystone Gala and G M Vaughan of Sun beam Cole have leased land for the Isles to be announced later. Col Roy R Schulte for Montrose Cole will be the auctioneer. Along with livestock, fawn equipment and household items will also be sold. Listings for the forthcoming date notice are being prepared with R G Alexander.
Calendar lists events from April 25 including a musical festival and meetings by Commissioners and Junior Chamber of Commerce. Other items include regional track meet, BYU Tabernacle performances, Mother’s Day, school board and PTA activities, Lions Club events, LDS Seminary graduation, district court, City Council, UHS and graduation dates, Basin Livestock show, and Memorial Day. Also notes Wanted horses cattle and bucks to pasture for summer.
Long list of visitors and residents in Vernal and nearby towns includes Millycain from Galt Lake, Frank Lewis from California, Charles P Lewis, John Billings from Richfield, and Goodrich returning from Compton California. April 30 is last day to file veteran and widow exemptions. Various trips to Utah, California, and the southern states noted, plus a Whiterocks dance and plans for a Myton feast with 500 pounds of beef.
Popular jeweler Sather announces relocation to the room next door west in the Farrar building as remodeling proceeds. New furnishings will be installed this week, with the opening date to be announced next week.
The county clerk issued licenses on April 21 to Carl Thornton McGruder of Meeker Colorado and Ruth Mane Rosa of Dover Oxlshoms, and on April 22 to Rueben LeRoy Russell and Lorna Mae Searle, both of Whiterocks.
A yearling calf with no brand is in possession, ear marked with one slit in each ear, and upper bit in the left ear. Owner must claim by paying advertising and feed costs. contact Joe Merkley, Dry Fork.
Elmer Lind elected president of Ashley Woolgrowers Association at recent board meeting. Harold Reader chosen vice president and W N Preas secretary treasurer. Other board members include B H Stringham N J Meagher and Keith Smith. Committees named with chairs: Forrest and budget Keith Smith. Wool and lamb marketing B H Stringham. Predatory animal A Tyzack. Public domain N J Meagher. Strays J Harold Reader. Dues and membership Keith Smith. Projects W A Banks.
The article notes extensive sheep shearing using portable plants across central ranges to reduce driving, with Antelope, Rangely, Watson, and Powter areas hosting crews led by Frank Roberts and Wardle. Rates hover around 16 cents per wool pound, while wool growers expect strong prices from contracts ranging 30 to 34 cents, despite census estimates of 200000 sheep in the region.
A government notice states Leota Uintah County Utah has appointed a fourth class postmaster. The appointment sets the new post office official to serve the local community and coordinate mail delivery with Washington.
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