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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1938
Page
4
Baptisms, school updates, and missionary visits mark a busy week in Jensen. Scouts, baptisms, and church groups participate in services at nearby chapels while families celebrate marriages and coordinate youth programs. Community notices extend to educational staff changes and upcoming events.
The topographic survey of the Yampa River and its tributaries has been active since September under the department’s conservation branch. The project covers the area within two miles of Teambort Springs and will continue into spring and summer to map territory for potential vegetation and conservation sites.
Vernal Seminary staff and students outline decorations for a two tree display both inside and outside with lights. The Divine Guide Along the Road of Happiness will be presented by New Testament and Church History classes featuring talks readings and music. Class pins are to be offered with optional purchase and a skating party for graduates may be held at Stewart Lake Jensen. New Testament students have ordered pictures illustrating Jesus life and Mr Smith arranged a group portrait accompanying the lesson materials.
Alonz Abtwood celebrated his fortieth anniversary on Thanksgiving marking a birthday that has fallen on the holiday twice since his marriage twenty one years ago. Mr and Mrs James Hammond and Mrs Alvin Haycock of Helper visited Bert Hammond on Thanksgiving Day and returned Friday. The Beehive girl hosted the Scouts with a party at Wide Bowthorpe’s home featuring a three course luncheon, games, and dancing. Ward men held a shooting match to fund a Christmas fund. First prize went to IS T Qakley and second to Mrs May Boyle. Nine members and four guests enjoyed a delicious chicken dinner served by hostess Mrs Lloyd Stewart, who is grandparent to a newborn baby born to Mr and Mrs Grant Cooper on November 13. Mrs Stewart tends Vernat, caring for his daughter, and a baby from Pool Creek visited several days last week. John Morey is improving after a siege of pneumonia. Harry Chew and Dudley Neis worked at Valley Hospital. Z2Npha Wellma hosted a party Monday. DST Oak, Florence Kelly, Mas Boyle, and Jen Stewart attended quilting and a gathering. The Jensen family narrated a “Wharksdiig pepra” program with plays. Bobbies were involved in a Honey Turkey ride. J D Killpack spoke to Jersey families on Thursday for the United Fams, Benet Society, noting he came to the locality forty years ago as a missionary. They cut an ice hole and Mr.
The GT Club met at Edna Meeks home for a Thanksgiving program with six members and one guest. Many locals traveled from Provo American Fork and Deep Creek to share meals and visits. Teachers Lattner Morgans and others returned from vacation while various families hosted relatives for the holiday and a chicken supper at Merrill Snow’s.
Chaplain visit at Vernal CCC camp notes new commanding officer First Lieutenant John J Prok Cavalry Reserves assumed command after arrival on November 26. Lamb Catholic chaplain held a meeting attended by Catholic boys, with morning mass in recreation hall. Several local personnel and families referenced, detailing duties, arrivals, and routine camp activities amid ongoing electrical wiring work and project notes.
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