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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1935
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR notes show a Vernal Utah publication motto and political stance: Independent in politics and PrimeMintic disposition working for a bigger and greater Uintah County. Includes filing and postal data from 1904.
Cert Sieee we Ballard Ward hosts a Sacrament meeting with Bruce Calder and Agnes Fredrickson of Roosevelt as speakers. The MIA club held a lawn party at Ora Campbell's home with games, ice cream, and cake. Visitors include Carlstrom siblings, Vern Alfreds' Idaho visit, Thatcher family journey to Provo for a funeral, and Will Rich from Carbon County attending UBIC.
The Meeker Herald marks its 50th anniversary on August 1 with founder James Lyttle and long-time editor R G Lyttle. A chunky local column lists August visits from residents and relatives, plus a school fundraiser dance, library annual meeting, and playground program closeout.
Glines Floyd Fletcher family from Helper visit relatives. Mr and Mrs Derrell Gunderson leave for Trice road work. Clair Fletcher and Ellen Merkley wed in Vernal. Emma Johnson hosts quilting and dinner. Fred Drullard family from Bakersfield visit. Tom Meteachnie and Martin Curtis fish Baldy mountains. Ernest Johnson buys Joseph A McKey farm to move next week. Mark Roberts recovering from appendicitis after operation.
Weeks ago hag returned to hospital for treatment. Mrs Melva Roberts helped care for him and assisted at the hospital during Mrs Morays absence in California. New baby sons and others returned home from Mrs Charles Thatty’s home. Wendell Gilmenes of Salt Lake visiting relatives. Gloria, his sister, returned home after several weeks. Helen Roberts went to Salt Lake for a ghost visit. Mrs Tom Burton and Miss Wilma Smith of Lapoint visiting Mrs Charles Batty. Lloyd Glines returned from Salt Lake where he took his wife for medical treatment. Pres Hr B Calder and Maghew Colton attended a baptismal meeting Sunday evening.
Jensen area social events update with Mrs Mada Dudley hosting a Book of Job review and luncheon. Local residents including Howard Ainge, Mary A Shelly family, and visiting relatives from American Fork and Vernal are mentioned along with health updates and a rainstorm impacting alfalfa prospects.
Saturday activities include swimming at Crystal Baths and supper at Calder's company with Mr and Mrs Russell Harrison. Lewis Suen underwent eye surgery in Salt Lake. Mrs Higelow and Mrs Harrison visited relatives in Salt Lake. Various locals travel to Salt Lake Provo and Duchesne for family and business updates. Sunday School conference and program highlighted by Reading and Max Rasmussen.
Local residents attend talks by J Clair Hacking and Orvel Hulinger and enjoy songs led by Mrs Lucile Calder. In Roosevelt and surrounding towns, families welcome new arrivals, store changes, and visits from relatives as gatherings and relief activities continue through the week. The Farmers Co op plans a brick storefront move to Main and Vernal streets.
The Williams brothers of Salt Lake completed the brick work on the Avalon school and have returned home. The building is being rushed to completion for use as a school.
Twenty years ago, the Libbert household welcomed a 10 pound boy born to Mr and Mrs Enoch Libbert of Jensen. Squire of Willows shot six wolves, earning $99. Two wildcats and two coyotes billed the county for $96. A baby boy arrived this morning to Mr and Mrs W H Colsthor. Three hundred forty tourists have registered at the Commercial Club since May 15 for the Pikes Peak highway.
A matted item reports heavy grain and rainfall, Philander Colton’s death shortly after his wife, and a claim about spending one hundred thirty thousand dollars annually on liquor. The Enquirer notes efforts to clothe and school city children.
The couple welcomed a baby boy on August 19. The mother is in very serious condition and hospitalized in Vernal. Mrs Chivers was formerly Leora Winoware before her marriage. Visitors included Henry Workman and relatives from Colorado.
The Cozy Corner Reading Circle met Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs Elizabeth Long for an art lesson led by Mrs John Harrison. Mrs Ella Feitch presented a book report on Shadows on the Rock. Attending were Mrs Wm Winn, Mrs Gus Swettfield, Mrs Lorin Atwood, Mrs James Long, Mrs Richard Hadlock, Mrs Feltch, Mrs Harrison, and the hostess. Dainty refreshments were served. Harvey and Howard Harrison returned from California Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Albert Freestone celebrate the birth of a baby boy on August 15. The family is receiving care at Valley hospital as the newborn rests with the parents nearby.
A sick man ends a long delirium asking softly where he is. His wife reassures him by replying that she is right there with him through his fear and confusion.
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