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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1933
Page
4
The Vermal Express records a second class matter entry at the post office in Vermal, March 1909. Publisher details include ILEFAM WALLIS and JAMES JF WW ATELIS with office at Doughty Street London England.
A fragmented OCR fragment mentions political alignment and optimism in Utah County. It references the Utah State Press Association and a national editor, but the text is incomplete and lacks clear events or dates.
A short Civic message by Charles Hughes urges that citizenship goes beyond voting and campaigning. It calls for respect for the law, a sincere desire to improve human relations, loyalty, and fair dealings with others.
Grand Rapids Michigan reports its first asphaltic concrete pave over an old macadam base. In 1920 the city chose three inches of asphalt atop existing gravel streets to replace impassable roadways. The process includes sealing and rolling the base, rapid curing, and straight asphalt application with minimal movement in the base.
A 125 year old note recalls London’s debut of gas street lighting along Fall Bar. Early views mocked the scheme as dangerous and ill advised with cartoons showing citizens suffocating and skeptics likening it to lighting the moon.
Mr and Mrs Thompson and son Jack arrived home from Independence Missouri after a three month stay. They report the region’s land and weather conditions appear quite dry.
Rex and Aileen Wimmer of Logan with their mother Mrs W W Wimmer and family visited Turug last week at Ella Stringham home. They returned Sunday while Rex toured a Diamond area treheep camp with Mark Stringham and others. Cemetery work by local men and boys has improved grounds with community dinners served by ward volunteers.
The item describes a visit by Mr and Mrs GQ W Holmes to Grand Junction accompanied by Mrs Grace Moe, a trip to Meeker County, and various local social events. It notes the Vernal mail departure at 9 30 am and Sassacaoma arrival around 3 30 pm, plus multiple residents visiting relatives, threshing progress, and a few short remarks about local happenings and travel.
Creditor will present claims to the undersigned at Owray Utah or Henry Rug- Igers Attorney at Law Price Utah on or before December 4. Frank Arbilla Administrator with the will annexed of the estate of Leon Arbilla deceased. Date of first publication August 10 last publication August 3, 1933. In the Fourth Judicial District Court of the State of Utah in Uintah County.
Mrs Lyman Parish visits her mother in Altons while Mrs M D Perry and children stay with relatives. Visitors from Salt Lake City and Vernal areas are noted, with various local residents attending meetings led by the bishopric and others returning to work and ranch duties.
The Tridell finance committee sponsored a 4 percent baseball game a horse pulling contest a pony race and an automobile race to raise ward quota funds for the U B I C expenses. Mr and Mrs Derrell Goodrich have retired from Vernal and welcomed their first daughter. He E club entertained Miss Clara Morr and Miss Grace Morr for birthday anniversary on the Morrill lawn with sweet peas and poppies.
The Lallier Construction Co holds the Massadena 13 mile project contract with completion aimed for December 1. When finished, 58 miles of travel will remain out of the 100 mile distance between Craig and the state line. A Raven Oil official says NRA cooperation ends with a final man adding to the crew. G Bivson just returned from the east and an airplane landed at the California company field on August 3. Grand Junction interests plan to drill a shadow well on July 5.
The article lists numerous social visits and community events in Vernal and surrounding towns. Mrs Libby Blankenship visits her daughter Mrs Josh Hall while Mrs Bessie Swain and family dine with Mrs B L Caldwell. D L Caldwell returns from Vernal reporting Chellus Hall improving slowly. Various Adams family members and friends attend church, outings, and a fishing trip. Archie Johnson visits from Vernal, sharing church messages and schoolhouse arrangements.
The Gleiner and Junior groups met Wednesday evening and visited Crystal Baths for a swim. A slumber party followed at June Erickson's home with games and a midnight supper. Many names appear including Ciara Perry Helen Erekson and Ruth Kantaneany, plus officers preparing a surprise for the children.
Professor J Hogensen of Utah State Agricultural College extents advises on crab grass in lawns. He notes that shallow roots are easily pulled and recommends reseeding and early mowing. fall manure can boost grass but avoid until after the first frost to prevent crab grass germination.
A fragmented message expresses reluctance to place a foot in a Ford coupe and mentions a father figure. The writer cites work at school and seeks confirmation or help while signaling ongoing dispensation and opposition.
County clerk lists the officials responsible for probate and guardianship notices and invites interested parties to contact for further information.
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