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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1942

Page

5

Veral society DUT and community notices in Vernal era

Vernal Society DUP meets at Vernal City Park August 14 with Annie Bartlett branch diaries lesson and a pot luck for fifteen members. Ace High Bridge Club hosts guests at Mrs Wendell Pope home. prizes awarded to Mrs Raymond Siddeway and Mrs Kenneth Carroll. Finesse Club hosts a canyon party. skating party at Doc's Beach with Elmer Swett hosting fifteen guests.

Dup Annie K. Dartinit Annie K. Bartlett Vernal Sam Hatch Ace Wigh Ace High Bridge Club Wendell Pope Kenneth Richardson Kermit Young Raymond Siddeway Kenneth Carroll Don Hacking E. Leland Bennion Raymond Briddeway Howard Caldwell Howard Ellis Finesse Club Leslie Miller Vera Hacking Ellen Int Fiensse Club Rock Point Canyon Elmer Swett Bent Doc's Beach

Weekly Stroller Column Sparks Local Debate and Gags

The Stroller column wraps a humorous appeal to city officials and residents, proposing ideas like a personality contest for rodeo interest and candid photos of leading citizens. It notes plans for library funding, mentions changes in local officials, and reports Technical Sergeant Wilbur Murray’s transfer with no destination listed.

John. W. Murray Wilbur 2 Muray Co. B. 115Th Engineers

Auxiliary Officials Attend State Convention in Provo

Mrs Eva Ashton and Mrs Pauline Hazelbush attended the American Legion convention in Provo as delegates from the local unit. They noted transportation problems left the gathering only half as large as usual. Mrs Ashton plans to attend the National Convention in Kansas City in October as a 8B delegate from the Western District for National Vice President.

Eva Ashton Pauline Hazelbush American Legion Provo Ashton Kansas City

USO Rally at Jensen to Aid USO Efforts

Mrs. Ella Moon, organizer of the Jensen Victory Service Organization, announces a Tuesday USO benefit rally at the Jensen ward chapel. About 25 Jensen youths, under ten involved in three one act plays Wildcat Wilie's Lucky Number Luncheon for Six and The Plant and the Biscuits, followed by dancing. Proceeds go to the USO. Wet Bonds and Stamps will be sold.

Ella Moon Jensen Victory Service Organization Jensen USO Jensen Ward Chapel Moon Als Wildcat Wilie

Charles H Colton Retires After 39 Years in Uintah Schools

Charles H Colton retires after 39 years of service to Uintah schools. He married Nellie Hacking in June and they have nine children, eight living. sons and daughters are named with updates on BYU ties, teaching, and military service. Colton participated in the State Teachers association and Uintah stake activities, serving as a local correspondent in Vernal.

Nellie Hacking LDB Temple Salt Lake Hawaiian Islands Lewrene Colton USAC Lorna Cox Ft Stevens Ore BYU Bernice Rawlings Teaides Provo Artiié Thow Fdna Markey Uintah High Ty Obitan Geneva Steel Corporation State Teachers” Association Unitah Stake Imsa Vernal First Ward Selbrake Tribune

Ashley Valley Receives Jersey Bull Awards

Ashley Valley dairymen Lyle Remington and Warren Jones received Jersey bull awards in a national program by the American Jersey Cattle Club. C. H. Crittenden and J. Sylvan Rasband presented awards, highlighting 1000 purebred Jersey calves to improve dairy production in local herds. The program aims to showcase better sires and strengthen grade dairy herds in 1000 communities.

Lyle Remington Warren Jones Ashley Valley J. Sylvan Rasband Heber City Rulon Ashley C. H. Crittenden Coalville Utah American Jersey Cattle Club Richardfield Ogden Jersey Club

Fourteen Fires On Public Domain Noted In Month

A Wyoming blaze caused smoke over the valley but was not a major fire. Mr. Larsen praised the cooperation and vigilance that keeps down losses, noting only a few acres burned so far.

Wyoming Larsen

Mrs Rae Ashton Nominated for High Auxiliary Post

Mrs Rae Ashton is named as a candidate for the High Auxiliary post. The Sugarhouse auxiliary wins the Estella Saxon Baker trophy for best membership. Eva Ashton trophy goes to Bingham for Americanism activities. Americanism essay awards go to Mary Moody and Vida McIntire. Park City Ogden auxiliaries win poppy sales awards. Amy Rebholtz trophy to Roosevelt. Cyprius and Vernal receive junior activity and national defense honors. Past presidents honored at Edna Mae Hedquist home. Gold Star mothers tea held at Joseph Smith Building. Provo event led by Mrs Louis A Culbertson and Mrs Rae Ashton.

Page One Sugarhouse Estella Saxon Baker Toole, Heber and Union Bingham Eva Ashton Mary Moody Mt. Pleasant Vida McIntire Price Park City Ogden Amy Rebholtz Roosevelt Cyprus Vernal Legion Pighty Edna Mae Hedquist Louis A. Culbertson Provo Rae Ashton Joseph Smith Building University Hit M. W Merrill

Vernal Area Residents and Visitors Report Local Trips

A roundup of residents and visitors from Vernal and nearby towns including Taille Pie Herman and Bingham visiting Denver Monterey Lynwood and Oakland. Notables include J Sather the jeweler Ruby Erickson visiting her parents in Vernal, and a list of travelers from Missoula Standardville and Layton with family connections and job changes.

Pie, Herman, Bingham Monterey Calif Ruby Erickson Lynwood, California Peter A. Erickson

Community Notes From Vernal and Salt Lake Areas

Local items report Rao Ashttinda at Holy Cross Hospital for sedient attention in Galt Lake, Driver B Smith returning to Salt Lake with daughter Shirley, Mrs Charles B Colton of Provo involved in agency matters, and 44 in Vernal this week. Deseret News mentions experimental plots to prove clearing and seeding costs justified, Harmon & Sowards returning from LDS Hospital improving, Jena Jensen improving at home, Mr and Mrs Murray visiting, Don B Colton visiting as mission home president, and Mrs Colton noted as original Maids of Maeser.

Rao Ashttinda Holy Cross Galt Lake Charles B. Colton Provo Jgett Lake City Deseret News Harmon & Sowards LDS Salt Lake Jena Jensen Jensen Jack Larson Don B. Colton Pali Lake

Wheat and Barley Loan Rates With COC Details

The notice outlines loan rates for wheat and barley with certificates of conversion. It explains inducement for securing farm storage, no storage fee for barley in public warehouses, and a seven cent deduction per bushel if storage is not guaranteed. It also states the excess wheat loan rate is 70 percent of the rate for eligible growers.

Plans Made to Restore Utah Grazing Areas

The article discusses restoring Utah grazing lands by regulating livestock on forest ranges. Officials note cattle and sheep numbers hinge on winter and spring carrying capacity, not summer. They propose closing ranges until ready each year to allow increased livestock once ranges reopen. Most bottleneck land is held by farmers and ranchers, limiting participation in broader land improvement initiatives.

Funeral Services Held At Pleasant Grove For James Gillman

Funeral services for James Gillman 81 the first child born in Pleasant Grove were held August 14 in the tabernacle. He died August 11 from causes incident to age. Sly sons and three daughters survive. Mrs LaMar Wardle of Vernal is a sister. Two sons served in the U.S. Armed Forces Pyt Leland Gillman of Provo attended and William Gillman at Pirie Camp in New York. Relatives and friends from Vernal included Mr and Mrs Tessie Anderson and Mr and Mrs

James Gillman Pleasant Grove Tabernacle LaMar Wardle Vernal U.S. Armed Services Pyt Leland Gillman Provo William Gillman Pirie Camp New York Tessie Anderson

Willow Creek visits and farewell party in Vernal

Monday visitors to Vernal included Mr and Mrs Marvin Broome and Rosaie, Mr and Mrs Harry Brown, Mr and Mrs Golden Hatch and family, Mr and Mrs Abe Hatch and children, and Mrs Jere Book. The WCC Club hosted a farewell for Richard Broome with a turkey supper at the schoolhouse. Richard leaves for the army August 18. Clark, Marion Nelson and Wilma Wilkins returned home after two weeks with Russe Broome. Louis and Jennie Lube visited Vernal. Louis returned Saturday and Lube will await his wife there for a few days.

Marvin Broome Rosaie Mya Harry Brown Golden Hatch Abe Hatch Jere WCC Richard Broome Richard Clark Marion Nelson Wilma Wilkins Russe Broome Louis Thorne Jyannie Lube Louis Mr. Lube

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