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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1934

Page

5

Vernal News Briefs Mention Local Visitors and Health

Mary Cook has her tonsils removed on Wednesday morning and is improving. David Mooseman of San Francisco is in Vernal on business and pleasure. The largest active iron mine in Minnesota is mentioned. Mrs Pontha Calder and Fam Clise are in Salt Lake. A Coast and Geodetic Survey crew is stationed in Vernal. Mr and Mrs M Warden Nelson and Watson were in Vernal Saturday.

Mary Cook David Mooseman San Francisco Calif Pontha Calder Mae Nen Clise

Miss Colton Visiting at Wallace Calder Home

Miss Lorna Colton of Provo visits Mr and Mrs Wallace Calder and attended the UEHIO last week.

Lorna Colton Provo Wallace Calder

Owen Slaugh Sees Worlds Fair Then Joins Lewis Motor

Owen Slaugh spends a few days at the Worlds Fair in Chicago and, on his return, will drive a chassis for an oil truck for the Lewis Motor Company.

Owen Slaugh Chicago Lewis Motor Company

Mrs Lynn Ashton Improves and Leaves Salt Lake Hospital

Mrs Lynn Ashton, long ill, is much improved and has been discharged from Salt Lake hospital. She is expected to be home by next Sunday.

Lynn Ashton Salt Lake

Business caller Lob Jones in Vernal eyes Jensen well contract

Rangely resident Lob Jones visited Vernal on Tuesday to review a well drilling contract for culinary water at Jensen. He weighs terms and feasibility with local officials.

Lob Jones Rangely Vernal Mr Jones Jensen Culinary Water

Miss Leatha Hair Home Visiting With Parents

Miss Leatha Hair attends LDS Business College in Salt Lake City and is visiting at home with her parents Bishop John Hair and Mrs Hair.

Leatha Hair LDS Business College Salt Lake City John Hair

Gee Couple Return Home After Visit

Mr and Mrs Elwood Gee left for Provo after an enjoyable visit at the Showalter home. Mrs Gee is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Showalter.

Elwood Gee Provo Co W Showalter Mrs Gee Mrs Showalter

Stratfords announce arrival of baby daughter in Portland

Mr and Mrs Richard C Stratford of Portlan Oregon announce the birth of a six and a half pound baby daughter on Friday August 10. Mrs Stratford was formerly Miss Vera Calder.

Richard C. Stratford Portlane Oregon Stratford Vera Calder

Nurse in charge inoculations visits Uintah areas

Mrs L K Murphys, nurse in charge of typhoid inoculations for Uintah county, traveled to Jensen on Monday morning and to Vernal in the afternoon for vaccination duties.

L K Murphys Uintah Jensen

Vernil Drug Clerk Returns After Vacation

Karl Riberts, a clerk at Vernil Drug, returns to work on Tuesday after a vacation in Salt Lake City and the Uintah mountains.

Karl Riberts Vernil Drug Salt Lake City Uintah Moutt Twins

Thomes Bingham Visited by Parents During Weekend

Thomes Bingham, a company clerk at the Uintah canyon cce camp, spent the weekend at his parents home, Mr and Mrs Fred Bingham. He is enjoying his work at the camp.

Thomes Bingham Uintah Canyon Fred . Bingham Bingham

Henderson City Treasurer Heads to Utah on Business

City treasurer Henderson leaves Tuesday morning for Salt Lake City and Provo to handle official matters with Mrs Hoper accompanying him to Provo and Vernal where she stays near his home.

Henderson Salt Lake Hohoperr

Manila Fort Bridge Guests Set for Green Lakes Resort

Ted Anderson, owner of Green Lakes resort, announced plans for a party of 25 from Manila and Fort Bridge to spend the weekend at the resort starting Saturday in the Vernal area.

Ted Anderson Green Lakes Resort Manila Fort Bridge

Couple Feitch Return From Colorado Vacation

Mr and Mrs Francis Feitch returned last week from a vacation up to Denver and the Colorado mountains near Steamboat Springs and Yampa. Mr Feitch formerly lived at Frazier.

Francis Feitch Denver Colorado Mountains Steamboat Springs Yampa Feitch Frazier

Mrs Boyle Returns From Vernal After Visiting Husband

Mrs Wm H Boyle of Provo returned to her home Wednesday morning after ten days in Vernal visiting her husband the instructor of the summer school held at the high school here.

Wm H Boyle Provo

Andersons Return From Vacation Visit

Mr and Mrs Lyman Anderson and their children ended a vacation stay at the home of Mr and Mrs D L Richards Sr and returned to Salt Lake City this week.

Lyman Anderson D L Richards Salt Lake

Merks Return from Utah Visit with Local Friends

Thurman and Geraldine Merk spent the weekend visiting relatives and friends here and returned Monday to Salt Lake City. They were accompanied by Miss Helen Tenny, Mrs. Isabel Dillman Weldon Bastian and Moroni Gerber.

Salt Lake Tribune staffer visits UBIC Fort Duchesne

Yoble Warren former postmaster of Salt Lake City and now with the Salt Lake Tribune joined the governors party at UBIC Fort Duchesne. He spent all three days as a guest of the UBIC and returned to Salt Lake City.

Yoble Warren Salt Lake City Salt Lake Tribune UBIC Fort Duchesne Warren

Weekend visitors at Maeser Stringhams

Miss Ruth Rare Joceps Palmer and Tom Wilamson of Ogden visited the Stringham home at Maeser and left Sunday for their homes. They were joined by Miss Rowena Stringham and Miss Agnes Jenn Jensen who has been staying for a few days while Miss Stringham attends a nurses course at the Dee hospital in Ogden.

Ruth Rare Joceps Palmer Tom Wilamson Ogden Weck End Mtr P C Stringham Maeser Rowena Stringham Agnes Jen Os Jensen Stringham Miss Stringham Dee Hospital

Vernal hosts Sunday School leader event

J Percy Goddard of the general board spoke at a Sunday Beboo convention in Vernal. The stake officers and teachers gathered Sunday afternoon at the Vernal First and Second Chapels, with many from the stake in attendance. Goddard stayed as a guest at Mr and Mrs Calder's home.

Percy Goddard Vernal Goddard Calder

Reunion honors for pioneer Josep E Warkhen’s lineage in Utah

Miss Etella Richards travels to Salt Lake for the Parker reunion to present the history of her grandfather Josep E Warkhen a noted Utah pioneer and stockman. His third son Wm Harker is said to be the first white male child born in Utah and Harker imported the first purebred stock to the territory.

Etella Richards Salt Lake Parker Josep E. Warkhen Wm & Harker Utah

Wells Pope announce arrival of baby

Mr and Mrs Wells Pope announce the arrival of a baby born Monday, August 13.

Free textbooks mandated for grade school pupils in nineteen states

The law requires free textbooks for students in grade schools across nineteen states. It outlines state funded provision, distribution, and oversight to ensure all enrolled pupils receive necessary instructional materials.

Franckes Welcome Baby Boy Born August Eighth

Dr and Mrs J M Francke announce the birth of their baby boy on Wednesday August 8. The family welcomes the new arrival with joy and thanks offerings.

J M Francke Bos

Farming land bids pour in from western drought farmers

Applicants from the drought afflicted west seek farming land at the Salt Lake loan office. The rush reflects widespread need among eastern farmers facing arid conditions and seeks to secure suitable parcels for cultivation this season.

Salt Lake Lana Brouth-Stocken Farmers of Ea West

Boyle Family Spends Sunday in Vernal Visit

Miss Melia Boyle Si iney Boyle and Mrs Vilma Bunker of Prove children of Prof and Mrs William H Boyle spent Sunday in Vernal visiting with their parents.

Melia Boyle Iney Boyle Vilma Bunker Prove Childen William H Boyle Vernal

Fieston and Waldon Hughes Travel Homeward from Worlds Fair

Fieston Hughes and Waldon Hughes of Fpunish Fork were in Vernal on Saturday en route home from the Worlds Fair with a new car they were driving back.

Fieston Waldon Hughes Fpunish Fork Vernal

Uintah Schools Receive State Funds Allocation

Uintah district will get 1065570 dollars from a state fund calculated at 329 dollars per capita. Duchesne county receives 1012004 dollars and Daggett county 59549 dollars.

Uintah Duchesne County Dagett County

Local Visitor Mr Mars Pope Arrives With Relatives

Mr Mars Pope and his wife arrived Tuesday to visit relatives. Pope is the manager of Utah Power and Light in Moab and was formerly employed at the local office.

Mars Pope Pope Utah Power and Light Company Moib

Mrs Stewart and companions tour Gooseberry Utah camp

Mrs J B Stewart Miss Pearl FLeffer and Mrs Tras White traveled to Southern Utah at the week’s start. They took Newell Shaffer and Wilbur Rhodes to the CCG camp at Gooseberry Utah for a brief outing.

J B Stewart Pearl Fleffer Tras White Utah Newell Shaffer Wilbur Rhodes Laie CCG Gooseberry

Willam H Siddoway Improves in Salt Lake City Visit

Willam H Siddoway president of Uintah State Bank has been in Salt Lake City for medical treatment and is reported very much improved. He is expected to return home this weekend.

Willam H Siddoway Uintad State Bank Salt Lake City

Government purchases over 110 cattle in Uintah county relief drive

Elmer Lind county drouth relief director reports the government bought and shipped more than 110 head of cattle from Uintah county in the past week to support relief efforts.

Elmer Lind County Drouth Uintah County

Salt Lake City Visit By George I Cannon and Heber Joe Smith

George I Cannon and Heber Joe Smith returned to Salt Lake City after a lengthy visit with Mrs Joseph P Hacking. They were accompanied by Mr. John N Davis who joined them briefly during the trip.

George I Cannon Heber Joe Smith Salt Lake City Joseph P Hacking John N Davis

Industrious Maeser Mother Maintains Busy Valley Work

Mrs. Virginia Jarrell of Maeser is described as a diligent mother who handles much of the work herself. The note highlights her energy and productivity, with a claim she remains as active as only half her age despite many weeks of effort.

Virginia Jarrell Maeser Jarrell

German scientists visit Dinosaur quarry exhibit

Dr A C Berle of Jencen reports three German scientists spent Saturday at the Dinosaur quarry and notes that Sunday drew more than 70 visitors to the fossils.

A C Berle Jencen Germany

Mrs H W Woolley Taken to Salt Lake City for Health

Mrs H W Woolley was taken to Salt Lake City on Wednesday for health reasons. It is believed the move will benefit her health after several weeks of serious illness. She was accompanied by Mr Woolley and Lyle Remington, her son-in-law.

H W Woolley Salt Lake City Woolley Mr Woolley Lyle Remington

Vernal Paving Nears Finish With Asphalt Main Streets

The Vernal paving project nears completion with all main streets to be surfaced with asphalt from curb to curb by week’s end, according to Marshi all Lafe Richardson who has overseen the work.

Marshiall Lafe Richardson

Ford family visits Vernal from Denver

Homer D Ford superintendent of Gilson Asphaltum Company visits Vernal with his brother from Denver. The visitors are hosted by local officials and inspected regional road work during their Friday trip.

Homer D Ford Watson Waltage F Ford Denver Homer D_ Ford Gilson Asphaltum Company Hs Brother D &R GW R Rr

Lewis Shanks Plans New Ground Sampling in Local Area

Lewis Napoleon Shanks, a prospector known as Napoleon, arrived from Nevada this week. He says he once worked ground on Green and Rives 25 years ago and plans to sample it again.

Lewis Napoleon’ Shanks Nevada Shanks

Bar benefits firemen school trip in state event

A Bar will host a benefit on Saturday August 25 in Bend. Chief B B Mile announces proceeds will fund sending local fire department members to the state firemen's school.

Bend B. B Mile

Kimball Gains 1800 Signatures for Townsend Pension Bill

Ss. H Kimball secured 1800 signatures petitioning Congress to pass the Townsend old age pension bill. At UBIC last week he collected more than a thousand signatures aided by a corps of residents in various county communities.

Ss. H Kimball Congress UBIC Kimball

Hay and harvest notes from Vernal drought scene

Mrs Ross of Tridell and sen ern traveled to Vernal with Kir and Mrs Alvan Mewrey. Ross reports from 1 acre of alfalfa five tons of hay produced while 20 acres of wheat yielded only three cut. Skies are dry as drought dims crops and leaves turn brown.

M Ross Tridell Sen Ern Kir Alv'n Mewrey Ross

Tridell Group Enjoys Yellowstone Trip Via Manila Highway

A party of eight led by Parley Goodrich and including Postmaster Reed S McConkie and Darrell Goodrich traveled from Vernal to Manila through Wyoming Montana and Idaho to visit Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. They found lush scenery contrasts with parched western fields and noted Idaho’s relatively favorable water situation.

Parley Goodrich Reed S&s McConkie Darrell Goodrich Forest Goodrich Ree Goodrich Grand Teaton Yeligastone Wyoming Montana Idaho Mr Goodrich

Vernal Community News Roundup and Local Visits

Lapoint and Taylor family updates from Salt Lake and Vernal hospitals. Howard Taylor’s serious injuries improve after surgery. Norma Cook operated on for appendicitis and recovering. Local residents, guests, and travelers from Salt Lake City, Denver, and California attend UBIC events and church services. A Vernal sermon condemns alcohol, ending with "Shall we gather at the river."

Foster Wedding Announcement in Salt Lake and Byron Ambitions

Mr and Mrs Hajuenh Foster announce the marriage of their daughter Ruby to Robert B Stele of Yroma Wic on Thursday August 14 in Salt Lake tempo. They plan to reside in Byron. Mr and Mrs Reed Babcock are visiting in Salt Lake. Cadwell of Mt Bell spent a week with relatives here. Argy G Adams visited relatives during the week. New Mr and Mrs Li and Perry went from their summer home Monday. Ben Cook and Mrs Bill Lee visited Vermal this week. Shemian Taphou journeyed to APG Sunction Calo tor rue.

Ro. Taylor Salt Lake Howard Ld& Hospital Taylor Hardy Grace Lambert John Hair Norma Cook Vernal Hospital Harvey Hullager Vernal Grand Rasmussen Rile Blackburn Grace Lambryt Boyle Wilber Oaks T Johnson Nellie Eugenia Brough Randlett John Fields Laman Wye Samuel R Brovel UBIC Dan Adams Margret Betty Emeline Suencef Taviorsville Howard Taylor Aee Caroline Lambert John Lambert Henry Lee Dragon Ruby Foster Wyoming Ernest Johnson Arvil Hoopes Whiterocks Beach Trvin Sideles Denver H Mullns Lile Reynolds California Fide. Olson Olin Green Veiral Russ Foster Lloyd Taylor Jensen Clarence Jensen Fred ‘Yarburton Hajuenh Foster Robert B Stele Yroma Byron Reed Babcock Cadwell Mt Bell Tft Mra Argy G Adams Mra Li Perry

Justice Court Hears Nehiesel Case In 75 Dollar Fine

State v Nehiesel heard before Justice C S Carter in Tile Justice Court. Nehiesel pleaded guilty to failing to report an incident from last winter. County Attorney Hugh W Calton prosecuted. Defense attorney B W Dalton represented. Nehiesel testified he did not know a written report was required at the time.

S Nejihesel Justice Court C S Carter Nejhesel Hugh W Calton B W Dalton Price Nettheisel

Ten Miles of Asphalt Road Planned West of Here

Officials discuss building a long asphalt highway through Uintah Basin to spur relief for farmers and boost Salt Lake City access. Governor Blood praised for support. plans cover US 40 corridor with tests on local asphalt and possible surface from Salt Lake to Heber City.

Backman Utah Salt Lake City Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce Unter Salt Lake Cty Develphe Blood Intah Myton State Line

Governor Blood Speaks on School Funding and Relief

The governor discusses mandatory school funding, equalization benefits for Uintah Basin, and sales tax use. He cites relief distributions to Utah and federal allocations, praising local efforts and federal liberal aid while noting the broad star of the West.

Wth Uintah Basin Blood Utah Civil Works Administration Alwass

Basin convention promotes optimism and Native events

The Uintah Basin convention showcased optimism with sessions on agriculture health housing and youth activities. Governor Henry Blood opened with a parade by Roosevelt American Legion and Uintah bands while Indian veterans and leaders attended. events included sports, dances, and a baseball win by the Indians over COC camp.

Charles P Rudd Utah Poultry Producers’ Cooperative Asmetation Red Cross Hatok Terailineer American Red Cross Ulth State Agricultural Caliegen Brigham Young University Lasell O A Ogilvie Universty Utah Endian Fort Cate Henry H Blood Roosevelt American Legion Post Carpen County Uinta Fort Park Charlie McBride Rose Daniels Indgin Uniteds Blow Charles M. Tyerson Gor Yneas Uintah Basin Moon Lake A Lacrue Jensen University of Utah

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