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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1934
Page
4
The Vernal Express lists William Wales as editor and Sames H Wallis as publisher. The paper is registered as second class matter in Fernal Utah dated March 13, 1905 under the March 3 act. Rates are shown: one year in advance 2.50, six months 1.50. The publication notes its affiliation with the Utah State Press Association and promotes an independent in politics stance.
The piece urges private construction and easier financing to speed recovery. It highlights Home Loan Banks aiding credit, calls for higher quality homes, and questions jerry-built standards and maintenance costs while promoting modern comforts.
A federal tax demand of 485 prompts outrage yet illustrates the era’s yearly family burden. The piece argues federal, state, and local taxes drain income, raise living costs, and hinder wages and investment, urging efficient government and scrutiny of every tax demand from counties to Washington.
Mrs George Fives and Paul Batty visit from Provo while Stone of Idaho stays with the Glines and Cadlers. Illegible lines mention births April 10 and a nine pound baby, with mothers and infants at Mrs Charles Hitts home. Weekend visits include Perry and Gliner families moving to Lapoint. local band contest in Price and a two act play Polly Wants an Actor presented by Ashtewerd.
Proceeds from a held event and refreshments sales benefit the completion fund for Ashley ward’s new chapel. William M Wolfeltz traveled from the sheep camp where he works to seek medical aid for appendicitis. The Gleaner Girls gathered at Mrs Clara Perry’s home to work on Treasures of Truth books. Myrtle Jackson learned Mr and Mrs Eldon Chipman of American Fork welcomed an eight pound baby born April 18. Preparations begin for the ward reunion scheduled May 22. Doris Taylor of Lapoint visited Sim Ross’s home last week. In Sacrament meeting program included Scriptural reading Claude Richens and talks on the MTA slogan Estella Woodruff and Mary Duke. Mrs Martin Curtis and Mrs Lawrence Wardle spoke on Faith. Mr and Mrs Mar Jones and family of Maeser moved into Emma Johnson’s home.
The Naples notes recount a church gathering for the Old Testament class with leaders and guests, a trip by Byron Jacobson to Salt Lake City, a serious injury to Grant Merrill during a school horseshoe game, a baby born to Mr and Mrs Albert Jones, a birthday party for Josephine Openshaw, and various local visits and social events. Community members travel from Wyoming and Colorado, quilting bees, church programs, and primary activities are mentioned along with maintenance efforts and local visits.
A partial diary style report references Grace Herren traveling to Salt Lake and returning on a Sunday in April. It mentions Mark of Vernal bringing sheep to a farm, Lap at ave tas, and various neighbors such as Mrs Jane Cook, Mrs Sarah Purnmley, Mr Pumfrey, Mary An Clark, and E T Birchely tied to Willow Creek activities around early April.
Report states that shearing began at the Allen Russell ferry port on April 21 with workers moving to the site to begin the process. Authorities have not disclosed exact numbers or duration of the operation.
Sheep shearing started at the Rangely plant April 5 with Frank Roberts and Dan Olsen running the facility. About half as many sheep are booked this season due to early spring and feed shortages. Jack Beard badly cut his foot and was rushed to Meeker for care. he remained critical as of the last report.
Sunday evening Sacrament meeting featured Ruby Foster and Leo Fider Mussell with music by the Walker sisters and Stuart. Local visits included Ver nal residents, and a Tridell entertainment for the new chapel. An UTs band trip to Price and a future chapel finishing planned.
A Friday bus load from nearby areas attended an Alterra High School operetta produced by the music department. Patrons were surprised by the music costumes and stag setting. The new school earned congratulations for the successful entertainment.
Peterson and A G Goodrich of Vernal visited Provo. Reed Morrill and family traveled to the city for a brief trip. Horace Mullins of Provo spent the weekend with his mother in Provo while attending Alterra F'gh school. The Mosby Mountain Stock Association held its annual dance in Tridell with attendees from surrounding towns and Vernal. Owen Bartlett works on his new house. Charles Merkley and the Bartletts moved residences within Vernal. Russell Harrison of Whiterocks visited here on Sunday.
Mrs Carl Douglass, from Salt Lake, visited the Dinosaur quarry in Jensen on Friday. She was accompanied by Miss Dison, librarian at the University of Utah, and Miss Glancy, assistant professor of physical education at the U of U. Also with them were Boyle, geological engineer of the Dinosaur monument work, and Frank P. Wellman. Mrs Douglass, recalling fourteen years with her late husband Dr Earl Douglass, was impressed by the work there and noted past and recent bridge dedications in Jensen.
Local items report Mrs Almeda McKenna's return post operation in Vernal improved condition. Aaron Larson and family moved to the Clark Larson beach home. Leonard Rovers and Wrr F Pergesen families relocated to Gusher for seasonal farming. Jorrensen and Nellie back from Lapoint visit with Melvin Stake. Heber Hall of Roosevelt visited Sunday School. Bill Jackson had tonsils removed. Mrs Oscar Jensen welcomed a new son after time at Lapoint. Mutual hosted a contest, play and dance, drawing a large crowd.
The article records multiple club events in Jensen including Five Hundred games with Mrs Jean Robinson and Mrs B P Helly winning, lunches served, and visitors like H Calder and Arch ie Johnson. It notes several illnesses and hospital visits, including Ivan Peterson’s serious condition and Ora Peterson undergoing a tonsil operation in Vernal.
Uintah High School plans a High School Day on Friday April 27 inviting junior and senior students from county schools and parents to attend. Activities include assemblies contests in spelling reading essays orations and type, baseball and volleyball contests, races and field events, plus an afternoon of athletic contests and entertainment.
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