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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1939
Page
8
The community reports Ray planning a wedding in Salt Lake City and other relatives traveling to a Jeanette McDonald concert. Vernon and Marysvale trips, a new Potato Loaf at City Bakery, and a Mexican tour by Mr and Mrs Carroll are noted. Legal items include drunkenness charges for Walter Flicards and Robert Shelton with suspended sentences.
Mrs George W Gaese visited Provo this week and Mrs fon L Siddoway hosted a tip. Salt Lake City residents including Mrs Ray Ashton and Mr and Mrs L Ashton were in town. Mentions of Kirbal of Balt lake and a Las Vegas event are noted along with various visits to relatives in Provo and nearby cities. The report closes with a note on local law enforcement and a festival at Grand Tietit and an arrest related to fraud and theft cases.
A member of the Lima Peace Conference will speak at a Roosevelt club gathering on Wednesday in Salt Lake City. The meeting, led by Harrison president of the club, will discuss relations with South American nations and the United States, with free admission at 2 o’clock.
A Utah drive by Laugtters of the Utah Pioneers aims to raise funds for preserving local relics and trails. A food sale and hay breakfast are planned for May 6 at AshtUt Br Co with an evening dance at Imperial Hall. a wool quilt raffle noted.
The city plans a paving district to asphalt 18 1/2 blocks at an accumulated project cost about 12500 dollars funded by WPA and local property owners. Assessments set at 1 cent per linear foot with payments over 4 to 6 installments. A full ordinance copy appears elsewhere in this issue.
A miscellaneous clipping reports Hill Bully Band achieving first place in an Amateur Hour program. The text includes scattered names and fragments about participants, ages, and event details, but the core note confirms the band's win.
Interment took place in Paris City Cemetery for the daughter of a former Vernal publisher. The services were held Saturday afternoon with family members and local residents attending.
A fragmented hospital news column lists several April births and medical events. Names include Mr and Mrs Kidd, Ray Corless, Eldon Tuck, Isobel Batty, and Isobel Batty’s child. Mentions varied dates in April and May with references to wards, surgeries, and local notices.
A bank teller describes catching a severe cold following a busy shift. The report notes the teller waited in line and experienced symptoms after work, with no further details on exposure or medical care.
P F Lambert opens The Sportsmen’s Shop in the Vernal Auto building assisted by Tyan Goodrich. The shop offers fishing tackle files guns repairs photo finishing windshield and plate glass keys and repair services for household appliances.
Funeral services for Mrs Adams 44 were held in the Second Ward chapel at 2:00 PM Tuesday. Willin M presided with benediction by Harry Wi. Speakers included Claire Hackin Lapoint and Willart Dyaf. Music featured The Oh Rugged Cross and Oh Rest for the la. Interment in Vera Park. Mrs Adams was wife of Mc Ad and mother of two sisters Amed g Ca Sow t. Notes mention dates May 22 and 24 and a convention in Washington on October.
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