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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1936

Page

5

Vernal Society Hosts Daughters Birthday Compliments

Mrs J B Evans entertained at her Vernal home on Monday night for her daughter Maxines birthday anniversary. Guests played Donkey and bright flowers decorated rooms. Bonnie Meier won first honors, Thelma Woolley second. A buffet supper served to many young guests including Miss Miller and Miss Woolley. Next meeting Sept 2 at Mrs Pred Akhurst home.

J. B. Evans Maxne Bonnie Meier Thelma Wootley Miss Miller Miss Woolley Florence Magsey Enty Lambert Beulah Murray Mirriam_and Lillian Young Marjorie Duke Danna Calder Katherine Swenson Dorothy Evens Jadien Alt Ald Pred Akhurst Dune Bridge'ette Club Nile Smith

Cooperation of Parents Sought in School Attendance

Uintah county aims for full enroll ment this term from September 1936 to May 21, 1937 urging all parents to ensure regular attendance or legal excusal. The notice, signed by BON Sparks School Coordinator and Juvenile Judge, highlights responsibilities and protections under child labor and school attendance laws. It also lists weekly softball scores from August including Ashtons 8 CCC team 9 and a 7 4 pickup victory.

Uintah Utah Bon Sparks Ashtons CCC Fenthrys Maeser Naples

Democratic County Convention Set for September 5 at 10 A.M.

A call by David H. Calder chair of the County Democratic Central Committee announces a county convention to nominate a county ticket. The meeting will occur at the courthouse Saturday September 5 at 10 a.m. Delegates from 22 precincts will attend. C. B. Bartlett of Tridel is named for state representative. other candidates have not announced.

David H. Calder Court House C. B. Bartlett Tridel

LDS Chapel Builders Return Home From the Southern States Mission

Mr and Mrs Ferrol Pearce and their daughter of Jensen and Mr and Mrs D Pearce and baby of Vernal have returned from a mission in the Southern states begun March 1935. They built two new chapels and remodeled six, with the men serving as carpenters and both families aiding church activities. They visited Dallas Texas for the Centennial and Hil Cumorah New York for Pioneer Day, meeting President Don B Colton, before planning a move to Phoenix Arizona for carpentry work.

Ferrol Pearce Jensen D. Pearce Baby Vernal Southern States South Messrs. Pearce Mesdames Pearce MIA Augusta Columbia Miss North Carolina Dallas Hil Cumorah New York Don B. Colton Washington D. C Toronto Canada Phoenix Ariz

Farmers Offered Fresh Chance to Sign Soil Plan

Farmers who missed signing the soil conservation program can now join under new rules from the Agriculture Department. County Agent Russell F. Keetch notes earlier signups failed due to minimum acreage or lack of soil conserving crops, with penalties offsetting potential payments. The program now welcomes those who planted alfalfa in 1936 and those who practiced weed control, gully control or summer fallow, urging county offices to reopen for participation.

Department of Agriculture Russell F. Keetch Coun

Sign-ups Considered for Local Farmers Plan

The note urges signing a work sheet if desired and aims for completion by September 15. Additional sign-ups are to be handled at the county agent’s office in Uintah County or the Soil Conservation office in Roosevelt for Duchesne County farmers, with Thersl Larson in Roosevelt in charge of the sign-up.

Uintah County Soil Conservation Office Roosevelt Duchesneunty Thersl Larson

Short Session of District Court Held at Vernal

A two day short session led by Judge Martin M. Larsen disposed calendar cases and heard probate matters. Final accounting granted for Charles Wyman estate. administrator appointed. Eight civil cases addressed with judgments, demurrers, and settlements noted. Divorces granted to three plaintiffs.

District Court Martin M. Larsom Jess Morris Charles Wyman W. L. Johnson Jann HW Reader Mary Witmer Bank of Vernal Quray Valley Trrigatfort Eliza Woods W. D. Pack Pack-Allan Coal Company Franklin G. Slaugh Louis Roberts State of Utah J. F. May N. J. Meagher Thomas J. Davis W. H. Holt David H. Karren Henry Wyman Catherine Edwards Galbreath M. Clark Felich Helen R. Feitch Myrtle HB Oyers Paul Elva W. Carroll Frank W. Carroll

Farewell for Mr and Mrs Gal Davis

A farewell party will be held at the Vernal First Ward amusement hall on Tuesday evening to honor Mr and Mrs Carl Davis who plan to move to Springville where Mr Davis will coach at Springville High. The program is being arranged and all are invited.

Carl Davis Vernal First Ward

Fame and the odd fate of Lewis Carroll rise

A fragmented historical piece notes how fame eluded and then found Lewis Carroll. It recalls his Oxford lectures from 1855 to 1881, his mathematical writings, and his popular works like Alice in Wonderland. The article reflects on the paradox of his enduring celebrity and the saying you never can tell.

Lewis Dodgson Christ Alice Lydell Euclid Nut Dodgson

Roosevelt Vernal Lions Luncheon Event Details

The Vernal community luncheon with Mayor Cooper and Attorney Colton covered a proposed free city mail delivery for Vernal. County agricultural agent reported on related issues and the group planned further discussion at the event.

Tounty Cooper Colton

Vernal civic clubs plan road, tours and honors

The Vernal and Roosevelt clubs press for road contracts on US 40 segments and praise a Vernal-Jensen road paving estimate. Delegates Lion J. Douglass and others attend a Northern Utah civic meeting in Vernal while notifying state road commissions. Families travel between Vernon and Casper areas as members return from Greybull to join the Vernal Redes event.

Lion. J. 2 Douglass Vernitl Club Utah Lion Douglass Associated Civic Clubs Northern Lion B. P. Selly Vermal Club S. M. Johnson Washington, D. C Vernal Salt Lake State’ Road Commission US 40 Vermal Roosevelt Duchesne Fruitland al Meany Colorado Lion M. E. Lundberg UBSC Dr. Whitmore Lundberg Lynn Orser Dr. BR Q. Warnock David Nicholson BH. H. Peterson Jack Wiscomb Clarence White F. Randeau

Health Hints for Heat Wave Safety From State Health Official

Dr J L Jones state health commissioner warns that extreme heat raises fatalities especially among invalids the elderly and workers. Heat strains the body and causes heavy sweating which depletes fluids and minerals, so rest and proper regulation are essential to maintain normal body temperature and prevent heat illness.

J. L. Jones

Heat Safety Guidelines From a Historic Guide

This passage outlines managing heat exposure through hydration and salt intake, warning of heat stroke and heat cramps. It advises drinking water, adding salt, eating mostly carbohydrates, easing into hot environments, avoiding strenuous daytime work, and wearing light clothing. It emphasizes gradual acclimatization and rest to maintain near normal body temperature.

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