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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1931
Page
8
The Vernal Express indicates it is published each Thursday with JUULS WO WTS as publisher and WALhis as editor manager. It notes second class mail entry at Vernal post office on March 13 1909 under the act of March 3 1879.
Subscription pricing offered for the publication includes one year strictly in advance at 230, six months strictly in advance at 15, and three months in advance at a reduced rate. The snippet notes a typographical error with a stray eT.
An ardent advocate voices optimism for Uintah County’s future, stressing independent political stance and a drive toward bigger civic achievements. The statement frames a broader vision for local progress and community development.
Mrs J Clive Davis spent last week at the summer home of Mr and Mrs Harold E Davis on Diamond Mountain.
Mary Canadian lakes and ponds, previously used by migratory birds to rear young, show dusted barren conditions this year. The region reports reduced waterfowl activity and altered habitat, impacting local wildlife patterns and potential conservation concerns.
The parasite liver fluke relies on a snail for part of its life cycle. Destroying the snail interrupts the fluke's ability to infect animals, reducing transmission to domestic livestock and pets.
Jay Turner an employee at Mott and Winn barber shop is spending a few days visiting Salt Lake City this week. He went out on Tuesday.
In Alaska reports suggest coyotes may be more damaging than wolves by preying on fawn and calf game. Wolves primarily kill adults while coyotes target young livestock and fawn deer, increasing overall losses for the same food value.
Mrs Harry 3 Clyde of Salt Lake City and Miss Mildred Kowallis spent the week in Vernal visiting Mr and Mrs O K Kowallis. The two ladies are sisters of Mr Kowallis.
Mrs Nettle Neff Smart and her sons Neff and Eddie are visiting this week with Mr and Mrs William I Wallix. Mrs Smart is Mrs Watths mother and dean of women at the BAY U of Provo.
Mr and Mrs George A Braton of Raulingt Wyoming and Mrs Katherine Derkine of Wamcetter Wyoming visited over the weekend as guests of Mr and Mrs Newt Bhel ton. The party included Mrs Shet tong cousins.
Mrs George H Harris on son Miss Thelma Wallis and Mrs George 8 Robinson visited in Vernal Tuesday. Mrs Harrison, Mrs Robinson and Miss Wallis are sisters of Wm B Wallis. Mrs Roberson resides in Portland.
Letters from Bishop and Mrs James H Wallis say they are in splendid health and find their work very interesting. Their address has been changed to 12 ane Street, WC London, England.
Mrs Nelson Merkley will lease on Saturday in Alamosa Colorado to visit her daughter Mrs Raylen Hansen and family. She will also bring Helen Merkley home with her on return. Miss Merkley has been visiting there for a few weeks.
Mr o and Mrs Hutchinson and their son Donald of Ogden depart Wednesday morning for home following a pleasant visit at the home of Mr and Mrs Ray Meader of Jensen. Mrs Blutchiown is a sitter of Mrs Reader and formed, Mrs Lilian Nelsen.
Rulon Hacking released several large rainbow trout believed caught Tuesday in the lakes of the Umtah mountains. Two fish weighed 4 and 5 pounds and measured 72 and 24 inches, respectively, from Tammarac Lake.
David Rennion and his sons Merrill and Stanley visited friends in Vernal the first of the week. Merrill Rennion now lives in Salt Lake City and works for Stevens and Wallis advertising. Ton Tennion, former Vernal postmaster, is cashier of Star Valley Bank at Afton, Wyoming.
Mr and Vine Paul Davis and their family visit Mr Davis parents Mr and Mrs John N Davis this week to spend time with relatives.
Sumner Prove was found guilty of assault and battery in Justice C B Bartletts court at Tridell on Tuesday. He received a suspended sentence and a fine of five dollars.
Jensen resident Turner F H was found guilty in Justice J Wo Olsen’s court on August 4 for diverting irrigation water onto a public highway. He was fined 2500 dollars.
Mr and Mrs Wendel Pope came home from a brief trip to Salt Lake City and nearby towns. Mrs Pope had an operation during the outing and is progressing satisfactorily.
Howard Caldwell and George Cahoon hold the record scores at the local golf course. Caldwell becomes the first man to par the course with a score of 332 points below par. Cahoon also posts a strong score of 3T.
A party including Paul Clive Lawrence and Carl Davis and Le Grande Nobie left on the first of the week for a fishing trip. They drove to Trout Creek in cars and carried a pack outfit from there.
Reverend George Guild is named delegate from district five of the American Legion. He will attend the national convention in Detroit from September 21 to 24 and expects to lease Vernal around September 15.
Uintah Sheep Crazers directors at a weekly meeting voted to employ Frank Pope to go to the Counting Corral and select stray animals from herds returning from winter ranges. The action aims to straighten herd composition and secure proper distribution among members.
Mr and Mrs John W Pope and Sheriff and Mrs Emery Johnson returned from a trip to Bear Lake Idaho the first of the week. They chatted with relatives who operate a large summer resort on the lake near Fish Haven.
Warren Peacock and family from Price with Miss Luthie Moth visited Wm Mott and family Sunday. Miss Mott and a son of Mr Peacock left Monday. the rest of the family stayed briefly for a short visit.
Major H E B Calder remains confined with an infected knee while Mrs Calder, seriously ill earlier in the week, has a critical concern. Both are improving nicely now after a difficult period.
A large crowd at the court house lawn Saturday night watched Dale Jensen Earl Calder Don Carter and Ther man Merkley become Eagle Scouts. The group joined the Eagles Flight at Provo to tour Yellowstore national park, traveling by truck with tents cots and camping gear provided by the council. The first rite will be at Afton Wyoming, the second in Jackson Hole country, covering over 1400 miles during a weeklong trip.
Bus and Tom Hatch Royce Mow rey and Frank Swann prepare a four day expedition through Green River Gorge starting near Browns Zara in Lahore Can yon Provsions are loaded for several days. Ropes will be taken to lower the craft over rapids and awitt water and a landing at Gres river bridge is expected.
Mason Peterson an 11 year old Jensen boy traveled from Springville Utah to Jensen hitch hiking after working briefly picking beans to help his mother who was seriously ill. After thirteen rides over several days he finally reached home where his mother was recovering.
The Thalia club gathered at Mrs Ward White’s home last Thursday to honor Mrs Joseph Hardy on her eighty first birthday. The afternoon included social time and a luncheon. The next meeting will be at Mrs John Milburn’s home on Thursday August 27.
Annie Johnston hosted a dinner Thursday August 1 honoring her sisters Mrs Tucy Pydott of Salt Lake and Mrs Nellie Reed of Ogden. Guests included Mrs Frank Smith, Mrs Maze Christenson, Mrs Leo Smith, Miss Lola Smith, Miss Eunice Smith and Mrs Loretta Johnson.
County Clerk Wilson Murray issued marriage licenses on Wednesday to Lawrence Adams of Vernal and Virginia Hoss of La Point. Adams is son of Dan el Adams of Dry Fork and Rosa daughter of James Thomas Rosas of Lapoint. On Friday last week a license went to Leonard LeRoy Harris of Barchett and Lenna May VII of Roosevelt. Harris is son of Leonard H Harris and Lenna daughter of Frank Hil.
Mrs Don GB Colton will speak at the Vernal Second Ward Relief Society meeting on Tuesday August 2 at the home of Mrs Enos Bennion at 3 o clock. Colton will discuss her recent trip to Alaska and other items will fill the program for the gathering.
The Vernal First and Second Ward Relief Societies plan a swimming party on Thursday August 2 at Crystal Baths from 3 until dusk. After swimming, the group will travel to the Wallace Calder pasture for corn and welnie roast. all members are invited.
On Monday Miss Venola Slaugh and Victor Nelson wed. Miss Slaugh is popular among Vernal's younger set. Mr Nelson resides at Jen sen and it is understood the couple will establish their home there.
Mr and Mrs Charles H Colton of Maeser announce the marriage of their daughter Miriam to Rol lard Perry of Provo on Wednesday August 21 at the Salt Lake Temple. Miriam has worked at the Farmers and Merchants Bank in Provo for two years and is a Uintah High School graduate.
Experts warn that sowing oats early is essential for strong returns. Ratios of seedings show late plantings cut yields for fall sown oats in southern regions.
The report warns that forest fires endanger fish, wildlife, and birds as streams are polluted and habitat is destroyed by uncontrolled flames and debris, affecting food sources and ecosystems.
Cattle buyers in California and the Intermountain region anticipate a stronger season as prices trend higher. J A McNaughton of the Los Angeles Union Stockyards cites Pacific coast packers drawing from western markets, with demand from Arizona and New Mexico improving and feeder cattle expected to carry more weight this fall.
Noted swimming expert Willand Murray visited Invernal and shared stories from 60 years in the sport. He described meeting Caville in Seville and learning how the Australian crawl began with a leg tied race, linking to the Caville brothers and early swim exhibitions.
Article by E. J Maynard urges rapid finishing of feeder pigs to capitalize on low grain prices and favorable pork markets. Self feeding barley or wheat with alfalfa pasture or skim milk powder yields the heaviest, cheapest gains, with 85 percent grain and 18 percent skim milk powder intake. If alfalfa is unavailable, dry lot feeding shows similar efficiency.
Scot Maeser area reports visitors and travels among residents including Vern Freston of Roosevelt visiting Mrs Preston and daughter, and many relatives gathering for church and social events. Highlights include a cottage meeting at the Stringham home, officer changes in the YM and Relief Society, a fall from a tree resulting in minor neck injuries to George Bascomb, and multiple families traveling or moving between Vernal, Lapoint, and Salt Lake City.
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