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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1942
Page
3
A Jaycees driven cleanup call urges Vernal residents to inspect homes and lots for cleanliness. It laments neglected areas behind ears and neck of the town, asks citizens to paint, weed, and tidy properties, and insists pride will raise value.
The piece argues that unions enforce a closed shop, creating a labor monopoly and dictating terms across industries. It warns that 100 percent closed shops would empower labor leaders over government, citing war production slowdowns and defense late shifts as unpatriotic actions. It condemns overtime delays as blood money in wartime.
Voters backed the plebiscite asking if the government should be released from past commitments that limit men to be raised for military service overseas. The photo shows Prime Minister Mackenzie King to whom the plebiscite was directed.
Mrs Ray Evans of Las Vegas visited with Mr Annie Jackson Friday. Mr and Mrs Harold Anderson moved to Long Beach California for employment. Mr and Mrs William Postma welcome a baby. Mr and Mrs Albert Chipman and their son visited Culiver City California. The Gurrs announce a baby birth on April 20. Mrs Wallace Slaugh entertained in honor of her husband Bishop Wallace Slaugh on his birthday. Ted Williams returns from East Lake City and plans to settle in Davis for the summer. A windstorm caused the Simper farm sheds to collapse killing one cow and injuring two. Mr and Mrs Bill Jackson plan to move to Brush Creek on Ford DeJournette’s farm.
Mrs Eugene Voetzel of White River visits her son studying in Grand Junction Colorado. Mrs Howard Williams Bonanza School teacher honored at a luncheon hosted by Mrs Lin Barry at the Grill Cafe Vernal on April 25. Guests invited.
Community notes from Vernal and surrounding areas describe spouses visiting ships, enlistments in the navy, and local veterans' gatherings. Residents like Duff Anderson and families travel toward Salt Lake City and beyond, while social events include a dinner honoring departing relatives and a girls day program in Alerta with fashion shows and lunch.
Betty Turner Elaine Miller and Maeser group visited Saturday with Pamillp Anderson. Eva Buler returned from Park City, air mail letter dated April 10 arrived April 20. Rhoda Lee’s son Beth at Johnston Island. Harvey at San Louis Obispo. Seth joined the Marines last fall. Roosevelt visit by Lyle Nichols family. Verimal visitors Roy Davis and Salt Lake City trio with Wilsons. Ollie Olson East Jenkins of Price visited Jenkins. J C Hacking attended funeral of Robt Boddy aged 98 at St George. Milan Bywater visited Abe Warburton. Martha Justice went to Salt Lake City to see O W Justice and Ellen. Larry Preece, age 10, broke right arm. previously broke left arm less than a year ago. Rile Blackburn released from East Lake City after medical care. still bedridden. John Lambert Jr learned of mother's serious operation in Salt Lake City. Lambert at bedside. Parmelia Batty visiting Vernal. Floyd Angus and babies left for Greystone Colorado for summer work. Lee Labrum parents of baby boy born Tuesday, burial in Roosevelt cemetery. Roxa Taylor announced birth of baby girl.
Mrs Jere McLeod returned home Friday from Denver and Colorado. A McKinnon, former Jensen teacher, visits with friends. Doris Bourdette and Houston H Murry married at Vernal April 25, Revered J W Hallwood officiated. They plan to live at Craig. Mrs Edna Schillinger of Denver visited three weeks with her mother Mrs Baxter. Jack Walters and wife from East Lake City visited Baxter ranch. Nile Ainge visited from Pool Creek to register and stay brief. Mr and Mrs Boyd Rasmussen also mentioned.
A family visit from Silt to Colorado includes Mr and Mrs Stewart and children visiting Mrs Ford Beane Mevewart and sister Margaret Nickelson in Graig for a weekend. They returned home Saturday night after hosting and being hosted by relatives.
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