Babson Presents Optimistic View Amid Crime Talk
Babson argues that bad news is shrinking proportionally as crime and accidents top the page. He cites history and suggests optimism, noting daily Psalms can occupy five months and help cope with gloom.
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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1955
Page
6
Babson argues that bad news is shrinking proportionally as crime and accidents top the page. He cites history and suggests optimism, noting daily Psalms can occupy five months and help cope with gloom.
The Sunshine Club party at Mrs. Pearl Perry's Crow Creek ranch honored Rhoda Lee and Pearl Perry with a cake made by Mrs. Mable Jenkins. Seventeen members and one guest enjoyed watermelon and cake. Nearby Mrs. Ora Swain hosted. Ethel Taylor and Vera Caldwell took Mia Maids on an overnight to Rex Gardner. A water meeting occurred July 21 at Ethel Taylor's home. The Marlon Snow family returned to Provo after visiting the Rile Blackburns, and numerous relatives and friends from Oregon, California, Utah, and Idaho visited Lapoint and nearby towns the past week. An accident occurred Tuesday morning when Lynn Huber and sons rode past a horse, causing a stumble and fall, with Ralph knocked unconscious and Rex cut on the arm.
Crow Creek and St George visitors visit Mrs May Sprouse and Mrs Mamie Rasmussen this week. Joe Norton Roosevelt Wilma Haslem Ballard and Barmon Lamoreaux Reva Workman birthday dinner for Janet. Ramona Harrison and friends vacationed in New York. Nyberg reunion at Whiterocks July 23. George Nyberg Alan Mack Nyberg Barbara Nyberg Jeremiah Harrison Stanley Hoops Clarice Murray present. Frank Jenkins Sr and wife grandparents to their 26th grandchild born July 15 in Oak Creek Colorado.
A public safety sign near a railroad track states that the average time for a train to pass the crossing is 14 seconds, regardless of whether vehicles are on the crossing. The fragment suggests caution for drivers and pedestrians when approaching the crossing.
The Alvin Smith family reunion gathered Saturday and Sunday at Iron Springs with attendees from Rock Springs Wyoming American Fork Vernal Murray and Salt Lake City areas. Speakers included Dickie Freestone Mavis York and Lige Jackson Edna Caldwell performed a piano solo and several families were noted as visiting teachers or message teachers.
A YMCA group and MIA girls left Monday for a three day trip to Red Springs, with all M Aigs joining for an evening of fun and a watermelon bust. Several families visited from Boise and Salt Lake, including Mr and Mrs Bobby Powell and Mr and Mrs Gene Long, with observing relatives and long visits noted. The Relief Society held a work meeting with tests on pressure cookers, quilting, and basket airing, while visitors arrived for weeklong stays.
Mr and Mrs Stan Slaugh spent several days of their vacation at the home of Mr and Mrs Wm Slaugh before leaving for Salt Lake City They returned to spend the remainder of their time at the home of Victor Karren on Blue Mountain.
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