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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1935
Page
4
The Ames I Wallis publisher William B Wallis is recorded as second class matter at the Vernal Utah post office dated March 13 1909 under the act of March 3 1879.
Independent in politics the publication promotes optimism and urges readers to subscribe. Subscriptions are one year in advance 250 ix months in advance 100 three months in advance 100.
A patriotic exhortation urging confidence in the United States, celebrating national wealth and resources. It calls for optimism in business and community growth, while downplaying pessimism and urging unity and pride in citizenship.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Burton rejoice over a baby boy born August 23. Mrs Burton cared for at Mrs Bertha Batty's home in Vernal. William Cook of Prevo working on Delbert Horrocks new home. Thurmar Taamus sen transacted business in Vernal Thursday. Eli Smith and Tom Burton traveled to Salt Lake. A ward representative attended stake conference in Vernal. Clive Sprouse traveled to Salt Lake City this week. Mrs Ixeles Searle returned from Roosevelt with a new baby daughter.
Naples gatherings and visits feature Birs Gardiner and son De Noy of Salt Lake City staying with Mrs Josphine Tinscom. Donald C Dow relocates family to Naples to resume work at Lewis Motor. previously with Gilson Asphaltums. Laurence Karren announces a baby girl born August 22. Dellyon places fifth at archery in Salt Lake City. Mrs Bernard Dascom and Ralph Bourhton visit relatives. An Andersons family visit stretches from California to Ashley ward. An Anderson gathering at Walter Anderson’s home in Ashley ward closes the list.
In honor of Mr and Mrs Laurence Anderson of California a delicious dinner was served to about fifty people and an extemporaneous program given. In the evening the younger folk enjoyed the regular dance at the Naples pavilion.
Mra Sarah Pumfrey of Roosevelt and Mrs E HY Birchell visited at the Luster home on August 23. Mr and Mrs C R Stenderson and daughter from Vernal attended, with Miss Pauline Hazelbush joining from Vernal. A heavy rain on August 15 caused floods in side canyons, damaging ditches, roads, and hay fields with much hay ruined or washed away.
Sunday services featured Alden Barrett YMMTIA president and J Austin Pack, with a duet by Helen and Marjorie Wiscombe and Gywendo Wiscombe. Relief Society hosted a handkerchief shower for Mrs Jennie Hawley. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Albion Anderson on August 18. Mrs Sam Rolfe of Vernal visited Mrs John Birchell in Roosevelt.
MaesER and family recount Mrs Maysie Ramson returning to Salt Lake City after a visit with aunt Marion Allen and relatives including Mrs Edgar Calder and Mrs Doval Fate. Former Moaeser resident Mrs Sanson, now Mrs Thomas, plus George Perry and children Lowell and Virginia plan Missouri move. Moriya Roper returns from Jck Taylor ranch work at HH I Creek. Mrs ie Nickell hosts Blue Bird group party with games and marshmallow roast by bonfire.
A birthday dinner was held Monday August 26 at Mrs Willida Samuels home with immediate family present including Dan Williamson family. Other notices mention visits, a Crystal Baths swimming party, a homecoming, and a shower for Mr and Mrs Charles P Maughan with gifts and a program.
The Rangely 4-H club earned several awards during the August 19 event in Meeker with Miss Lela Hahn taking first in 3rd year sewing and Miss Virginia Jones second in 3rd year sewing while Miss Cha Kpapp earned third prize in 3rd year sewing. Attendees included Miss Iahn at the State Fair in Pueblo and chaperones for the Rio Blanco county group.
The Dunecap family is moving into the Johnson house this week, marking a new chapter for the neighborhood. Neighbors report preparations underway with boxes and furniture being moved in.
Leota residents report good grain crops and active farm work as families travel for meetings and commerce. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Andrew Monk and two daughters from Cache Valley with a brother of Mrs Melyina Jorgen sen. Ronald Exund and Yerwellyn Jenkins head to California for work while Mr and Mrs Andersen of Roosevelt attend Sacrament services and genealogical events for a temple excursion to the Salt Lake temple.
The Vernal First Ward Boy Scouts completed an eight day Yellowstone National Park exploration returning Monday evening. Scoutmaster Harold Lundell led 19 scouts including Laurence Adams and Sam Calder with bus driver Reed Preece and leaders Stewart Ashton and LeGrande Young. They recalled many exciting experiences and one near miss with beds positioned along the bus side.
Scattered personal effects and orange peels marked a bear's sleeping area near camp. Scouts recalled signs of a bear sighting as they woke, noting a tree lair and tracks along the path by the bus. The episode prompted cautious retreat and reflection on safety.
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