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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1934
Page
4
The Vernal Express notes weekly publication on Thursdays with William B Wallis as editor and publisher, and records its second class mailing at Vernal Utah dated March 13 1909 under the 1879 act.
An upbeat regional statement from a local political group pledges optimism in governance. It references advocacy for county development and broader cooperation across the state. The message emphasizes unity and constructive work toward a greater community.
The community notes Thanksgiving visits and family gatherings at the Maeser area, with residents attending at home and with relatives in St Emmons and Elk Springs. The Sunday School reorganization, local road work near Mueser store, and several families traveling to Salt Lake City for medical and school needs are reported alongside a new baby born to Waren Bowden and his wife.
Nov 16 arrivals for the new school included Supt H Olson A G Goodrich and Miss Ada Wilhite. Ground marking, rock hauling, and foundation work were underway with Olson and Goodrich leading crews. Nearby residents Jim Luster and Vic Squires moved activities, while snow and cold weather touched Hill and Willow creeks.
Youngest son of Mr and Mrs Wm P Vernon and Miss Helen Marshall wed Thursday. H Carpenter and Miss Myrle Williamson marry as Navy 16th service conducted by Bishop Alfred Simper. Vernon made a Provo business trip. Sunday evening closed ward contest between north and south sides with south winning by a small margin. The ward plans a banquet and social. losers host a dance for winners. The chapel overflowed for the program with stake presidency in attendance and Primary children singing.
Uintah High School activities include the International Relations Club meeting on November 22 with Elaine Goodrich in charge, reports on Huey Long and Upton Sinclair, and a member committee. An Assembly Program on November 28 featured the Future Farmers band, tributes to queens, dances, and a skit. The Harvest Ball drew a large crowd, with Beatrice Robinson popular queen. A November 14 smoker for the farming chapter and father participation followed, plus preps for December football games and two players ruled ineligible. The school play Peg O My Heart received praise with a full two-night run and strong turnout. A new honor roll lists seventeen top students in the first team.
About thirty parents and friends attended the Thanksgiving program. Teachers and parents plan Christmas observance with the community to fund a tree and treats. Mrs Price named general chair to organize committees for the project. Betty Jo Batty reports plans for a nice Christmas program.
Gladys Wath reports the fifth grade at Glene School back from Thanksgiving rodeo shares lessons on ancient writing systems from papyrus to stone tablets and the first colonial constitution by Thomas Hooker. The note includes a Christmas gift program and a humorous ad for Dales Mengid Pepsin as digestion relief.
Delinquent notice for stock assessed by the Board of Directors on April 16 1984 lists owners and amounts due. Shares will be sold at the secretary’s office in Gusher Utah at 2 PM July 2 1934 to cover delinquent assessments plus advertising and sale costs. Notice of postponement states sale rescheduled to December 26 1934 by United River Irrigation Company board.
At the Ashley schoolhouse PTA meeting held Saturday November 17, officers were elected Lola Anderson president and Vadi Monison vice president Lynn Lee secretary and Farl Mocek chief of police. Vada Morrison Doege reported the event. The program by the UHS was given and hot lunches were decided.
Friday at Bennett gym the team hosted Lapoint and Fort Duchesne reserves. Bennett beat Lapoint 18 to 3 and defeated Fort Duchesne 20 to 7, as reported by Lorraine Bolton.
Third and fourth graders performed a Thanksgiving play at the church house on Wednesday night. Students crafted Pilgrim and Indian costumes, wool knit gowns, and cooking utensils. Venna brought a wooden spoon, Alvert M Goodrich made a wooden bowl, and a large Utah map was used for county projects.
Elizabeth Baitlett reports a TRIDELY School Thanksgiving party on November 28 with a program, games, and a nice launch served.
First grade students present a Thanksgiving program for parents with a display titled Our Samu table tracing Pilgrim history from England to the first Thanksgiving.
Children performed a play about the Pilgrims and presented poems and songs during a noon event. The activity showcased younger students storytelling through drama and music.
A concise account of Pilgrims leaving England for Ireland then voyage to America aboard the Mayflower. The fragment notes the migration pattern and the ship linked to the journey that brought settlers to the New World.
The passage describes log homes and crops, friendly relations with Native Americans, and a first Thanksgiving celebration. It notes printed stories about pioneer life, and a communal event titled Thanksgiving on the Farm with children entertained on a sand table last Wednesday.
An assembly on November 28 featured music readings and a skit as the AHS band and student body marked Thanksgiving. The Alterra basketball team defeated Whiterocks 68 to 16 on November 30 in AIS gym.
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