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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1940
Page
4
A baby elephant is expected to be born at Brookfield Zoo near Chicago in August or September. The event attracts wide interest as no prior elephant birth in American history has survived beyond a few weeks. The story notes the elephant calf and the mother may face intense challenges at birth.
Davis Gerald Coltharp announces the arrival of a baby boy on August 1 at the home of Mrs Hyrum Smith’s daughter. Visitors include Harold Crandall and Cedarview residents Cecil Boren and Mrs Marvin Jackson. A baby boy was born to Marian Southam’s household on a Wednesday in August. Alfred Simper and Sora haul six to eight thousand feet of lumber daily from the mill. Lige Jackson and wife visited Provo and Pleasant Grove. Pea crops damaged by weevil and blight affecting tomatoes reported.
Larry Thorne of Vernal visited in Willow Creek returning with Art Tomlinson and Robert Hazelbush who brought horses from Tomlinson ranch after a rodeo. Reed Birchell returned from San Francisco Exposition. Louis Thorne visitors in Roosevelt with Fay Roller helping Mrs Thorne. Mrs A M Myrup and daughter Edna of Bountiful and Adrian Myrup visited Roy Bartholomew. Myrup is Bartholomew’s mother. WOC club met with a program and games and refreshments. Bud Brown visited Ouray. A dance is planned at Willow Creek schoolhouse Aug 30.
The Wild Rose club sponsored a miscellaneous bundle shower on August 5 for Mrs Karl H Fowler on the lawn at the brides parents Chinese Checkers was played Luncheon was served to 18 Mr and Mrs Carl Mann and baby from Los Angeles visited Mrs Manns father N J Weiland two days last week Joseph Haslem returned home from a two weeks visit in the East Mrs Haslem and two sons will continue their visit for some time The Wild Rose club met with Oakley Friday afternoon after a swimming party a luncheon was served Mr and Mrs Howard Ainge are moving to their ranch on Brust Creek for the remainder of the season
An MIA Institute will be held on Thursday August 29 at 800 oclock at the First ward chapel. The preliminary programs order the direction of Mrs Giwedolyn West and T Edward Aycock. It will consist of a demonstration of the advancement program to be given in each ward September 17. Depart mortal work will be given for each class. Following this period a so gift directed by Mrs Mary Nobe and Leonard Perry community activity leaders will be set joyers. All officers and renderers of the work are expected to attend.
Billings family hosts and travels recur as Earl Fowler and others visit, with a camping party for girls near Jensen on Green River. Relatives gather at Perlis Stewart’s home. Dinosaur National Monument work paused. several families from Vernal and Riverside join fishing trips and social events amid a canning demonstration led by Miss Wood and hosted by Mrs Wellman.
Val H. Cowles editor and co publisher of the Sun Advocate is a candidate for the Democratic nomination for United States congressman representing the first Utah district. Born in Wisconsin he spent early life on a farm, served in World War abroad, and moved into newspaper work. He has been editor and co publisher of the Sun Advocate since 1932 and Helper Journal since 1934. Active in politics and veterans groups, Cowles organized the Utah Direct Primary Election League, was elected to the state legislature in 1938, and has held leadership roles in the American Legion the Price Chamber of Commerce and the Utah State Press association. He also presides over the Eastern Utah Rodeo association and has one daughter.
An old time circus bill features The Wild Animals The Clowns and The Red Wagons with acts from the Henry Trio and Peerless Potter. The program touts 148 year tradition, various trained animals including ponies monkeys and elephants, plus aerial acts. Performances set for August 27 with early showings for families and children.
Daggett County will host an investigation into enlarging Spirit Daggett and Tamarack lake dams for added storage for next season. State Engineer T H Humphery promised an engineer would be sent to conduct dam studies. He noted Wickerson Park project progress and visits by officials.
Obscure ad page lists buying selling and trade offers for livestock land and goods. Items include 80 acre land with water rights 16 year terms, beds and pianos for sale, five room rental near the courthouse, and various barter pitches. Names include JOHN HERR, JIM ROBINSON, CARI IswaiN AB S12, and E M SCHMID. Locations mention Vernal and Wasatch area. Dates reference June and August 1935.
Notice to livestock buyers announces a meeting at the Duchesne county treasurer office at 10 am on August 20, 1940, to discuss Indian owned livestock and Hendersons' two terms and 28 years of council service. It notes Mr and Mrs Henderson plan a family reunion after moving from their Vernal home.
Ogden region GOP chair Mrs Earl Sids of Salt Lake and the central committee plan a regional meeting Friday at the Roosevelt ward ball. Attendees include county precinct representatives from Duchesne Uintah and surrounding areas to organize party work and hear committee reports.
Private B Austin Haws notes Vernal Guardsmen join nationwide defense drills moving from last week’s departure. The 40th division engineers train near Centralia Washington with 30 square miles of camp, 40th division oversight, and a heavy schedule of regimental drills, classes, and recreation. The Norman Nevills expedition resumes down the Colorado after two days at Grand Canyon.
Delinquent assessments listed against multiple stake holders for shares in Whitfrocks Irrigation Company will be sold at the office on September 10, 1940 at 4 o clock. Notices include names such as Lawrence Abegglen Clarence Burton and Kenneth Hartle with amounts unpaid. Board order directs sale to cover costs and assessors fees as of May 28 1940. Secretaries JO Hacking and treasurer sign.
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