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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1935
Page
8
Mr Jrown Talle r and Mrs Rolland Perry and son Douglas of Provo visited relatives and friends in Vernal Sunday.
On Sunday four groups of relatives motored to Green Laken to celebrate Mrs Jeremy Johnson's birthday anniversary.
Derta Bennett of Manila visits the home of Mrs Jane Pope. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John Bennett.
Mrs Charles Allbright and her sons and Ecna Peterson of Roosevelt were dinner guests at the home of Airs. John W. Pope last Thursday.
Miss Essie Sowarda returned home this week after a month visiting Salt Lake City Ogden and Logan She spent time with her sister Mrs Ho P Cannon in Ogden.
On August 5 Bishop Lester Bingham united Stephen Eldon Williams of Vernal son of Charles II Williams and Miss Af ton Searle of Vernal in marriage.
W R Wayman district engineer of the FERA and WPA programs and his son were in Vernal on Monday and Tuesday to check on WPA projects.
Linn L. Pack announces construction of a refreshment stand on the lot east of the Red Front Garage. The structure will conform to modern architectural styles and be out of the ordin ary plans.
George Rodeulakis, a progressive farmer from Lapoint, visited Vernal on Wednesday. Myr Nodeulakis reports the hay crop looks good this year and his herds of cattle are thriving.
Work began Monday on a small earth and rock dam across Causey creek to form a 100 foot long artificial lake beside Camp Kiesel for Boy Scout summer encampments. A 25 man crew uses scrapers tractors and other equipment under forest supervision with Weber County help relocating the canyon roadway.
Professor and Mrs Kenneth Dun can and two daughters of Clare mont Criff spent the weekend visiting Mr and Mrs W A Banks. Mr Duncan is a professor of economics at Pomona College and Mrs Duncan is a cousin of Mrs Banks.
Mrs Elsley Brandiey of Salt Lake City member of the YWMIA general board died Friday at her home. Funeral services were held Monday. Brandiey had recently visited Vernal and attended a quarterly conference of the Uintah stake.
John Lloyd Glines son of Mrs Mary Glines and Miss Estella Woodruff daughter of Mr and Mrs Eugene Woodruff both of Vernal secured a marriage license on August 2 and were married August 3 by Bishop John B Eaton at the home of the bride's parents.
Horace Sheeley of Ogden and W W Blakeley road engineer for the forest department visited the Moon Lake project in Vere nat. Blakeley was surprised by the poor condition of the Vernal Manila highway.
Bishop and Mrs James Wallis of Salt Lake returned home Saturday after spending over a week in Vernal. On their way back they stopped in Roosevelt for a day to visit their daughter Mrs George H. Harrison and Miss Thelma Wallis.
Mr Asnabel Perry and son John B of Provo visited Sunday at the home of Mrs Perry’s parents Mr and Mrs Fred G Bingham and other relatives. They were joined by went Fred Bingham who has spent the past three months visiting with her sister and family.
Darcey L Nye and family and Clyde Nye and family from Ogden returned home Sunday after vacationing in the Uintah mountains. They visited with Mrs Albert E Wedgkinson and Mrs William E Pearce Sr and Jame Y Wleg during their trip.
R O Dick Hanna, son of Chas Hannan, arrived Friday from Los Angeles to work in the mechanical department of Calder Auto Dealers. Hanna has not worked as a mechanic in Los Angeles for several years.
Judge Abe W Turner joined court in Vernal on Wednesday accompanied by wife and parents Mrs Turner sister of the late Mrs Dowds and other relatives. They plan to visit the UBIO before returning home to Provo.
Mr and Mrs Ifugh W Colton and Mr and Mrs Harold F Davis with Mrs Win DB Wallis spent a week in the Rocky Mountains. They drove to Big Park, rode horses, fished over a dozen mountain streams, and found the fishing fair.
Utah grazing district No 23 in Salt Lake City announced that all requests to reserve public land for grazing by individuals or groups were denied. Deputy supervisor M Kerr said about 150 of 600 applications await action, with licenses limited to the number of cattle grazed in 1934 and future assignments to take past use and grazing value into account. Livestock owners with leased land receive preference over those using public lands alone. temporary licenses to be issued by September 1 with a special committee assessing owned versus leased land value.
Boston based reports say wool demand is quiet with growers declining current bids seen as too low. Mills opened for next season at 10 to 25 cents a yard above last season while foreign markets stay quiet but steady and mohair prices hold firm in small lots.
Attorney General Zelphy Calder writes that Indians, as wards of the federal government, should not be denied voting rights. The 1924 act awards suffrage to Indians and some courts have upheld this in various states, though an Arizona case limited reservation residents. Calder notes Utah lacks guardianship provisions and argues Indians need no naturalization to exercise franchise.
Vernal will shift to rotation billing for Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph. Starting August 26, a single bill per subscriber will cover all charges up to the billing date with mailings 2 to 6 days after. An August 26 bill will implement the change and future bills will be dated the 26th monthly.
The Melshyre bridge club hosted a charming supper at Miss Ifis lop home Monday evening. Miss Ellen Merkley won high score and Miss Miriam Young took the consolation prize. The setting featured mid-summer floral decorations and a red and white color scheme with silver bridge pencils for guests.
Salt Lake City wholesalers respond to Eastern Utah push for highway 49 action. Fred Ferran of Roosevelt, president of the Associated Civic clubs of Eastern Utah, thanks local business houses for cooperation and notes strong momentum in rallying governor and state road commission.
The soil conservation service allocated 175000 for Utah erosion work aiming at a single new project of about 250 acres though a site has not yet been chosen. Separate funds include 100000 for a Fremont county Wyoming project and 99943 for Dorse and Gem counties Idaho projects, plus 200000 for Lincoln county Nevada.
The annual Ute sun dance near Trayden on Saturday drew worshippers and spectators. Dancers endure days of fasting and marathon ritual in a circular arena centering on a central pole with a skull, as cowhide drums and quill whistles accompany the rite though its spectacle wanes amid commercialization.
Gus Backman Sal of the Lake City chamber of commerce says Utah's wool clip may be absorbed by new extensive woolen mills near Los Angeles and San Diego. News reports note the coast area offers a logical site close to growing markets and reduces west to east shipment of raw wool.
A recruiting party from Fort Douglas will visit Vernal on Tuesday August 12, as announced by Colonel Wm. C. Webb district recruiting officer.
Funeral services for 62 year old William Smuin were held at the Davis Ward Chapel on Thursday afternoon. The service was led by William John son, first counselor in the bishopric, with floral tributes, a ward quartet singing "Beautiful Isle" "Ill Go Where You Want Me to Go" and "Nearer Dear Saviour to Thee." Opening prayer by Edward Watkins Jr and benediction by George A Slaugh preceded interment in the Vernal Cemetery.
Jack Howard of Vernal defeats Cowboy Frankie Edgren of Denver by decision in a ten round Elks card main event at Craig July 27. Fans dispute the verdict but the crowd applauded Howard’s rally after a nine count in the seventh and a strong finish in rounds nine and ten.
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