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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1934
Page
5
Vernal residents report Thanksgiving travel few days in Provo and Salt Lake City. Eunice Johnson spent holidays in Provo while L O Thome took a trip to Salt Lake City. Alta Towns plans a Provo visit with Miss Loina Colten, a former Vernalite.
Lawrence Odekirk of Lake Side traveled to Vernal on Wednesday for a business visit, staying for discussions and meetings with local associates. He is identified as a visitor conducting official or professional activities during the trip.
Mrs George Alexander spent the holiday period visiting Salt Lake City and surrounding areas, staying with friends and taking in local sights.
A Broome merchant from Ouray visited Vernal as a business caller, engaging with local traders and discussing trade opportunities. The brief visit highlights regional commerce and cross town exchanges.
Arthur Wiscombe of Roosevelt paid a visit to Verne on Tuesday and Wednesday to discuss state land matters, engaging with local officials and reviewing property policy concerns.
Mr and Mrs Leon P Christen sen spent Thanksgiving in Brigham City with relatives, sharing holiday time away from home.
Mrs B O Colton was in Vernal Saturday visiting her mother Mrs Nelson Merkle y.
Dal Hatch Bon Richardson and Wilson Duke attended the football camp at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City on Thanksgiving Day.
Miss Dolores Anderson, operator at the MOST and T Co, spent a few days in Salt Lake City over Thanksgiving, reflecting a brief holiday sojourn away from work.
Gradmi Wilkins of Mountain Home travels to Vernal to stay with her son George E Wilkins who is suffering from diabetes.
Miss Ada Winar, attending LAS business college in Salt Lake City, spent Thanksgiving at home with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E J Winder.
Miss Maude Campbell, connected with Henegars Business College in Salt Lake City, was home for Thanksgiving and planned to return on Monday.
Mr and Mrs Roland Perry of Provo announce the arrival of a six pound baby boy born December 1 Mrs Perry was formerly Miss Mariam Colton of Vernal.
Carl Curtis of Bigham spent Thanksgiving with his mother Mrs Sophia Curtis of Fort Duchesne. Vir Curtis was in Vernal on Thanksgiving Eve.
Gerald Hunting former Uintah county recorder and his family returned Friday from Oregon. They plan to stay through winter and move to permanent residence in spring.
The First Ward presents the Kanti- Koy carnival on December 11 at 800 pm in the ward amusement hall. The general public is invited to attend the event and enjoy the festivities.
Howerd Lyman, son of Mr and Mrs Oscar Lyman, is slowly improving at the LDS hospital in Salt Lake City after surgery to drain pus from the lungs following pneumonia illness.
The Parent Teachers Association at Central School will meet Wednesday December 12 at 7 30 pm. The Third Grade is preparing a Christmas program and Walter Woolley will be the speaker.
Mrs Bertha Meredith Miss Nellie CE Roda baugh and Rev George E Guild of the Congregational church were thanked during a dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Leo C Thorne.
A joint American Legion and Auxiliary meeting was held at the Community House on Wednesday evening. Evelyn Madsen of Salt Lake City spoke on state women’s FERA projects and Mrs D H Swlivan of East Lake City discussed child welfare. A luncheon was served and dancing followed.
C Lawrence Fox, bookkeeper for Newton Frees, is involved in a financial matter connected to Gip to Salt. Details remain sparse but records indicate a transaction inquiry and potential audits.
Myra and Miss Tracy of Willow Creek were in Vernal the first of the week on business.
Mr own Mrs Paul J Davis of Payson spent Thenkselying in Ver na with Mr Davis mother, Mrs John N Davis.
Rex Olson, student at the USAC campus in Logan, was seen spending time with his parents, Mr and Mrs H Olson, in an article note.
Mr and Mrs HW Giant West and Mr and Mrs John L Clarke spent Thanksgiving in Salt Lake City and American Fork.
Night Marshall Frank Swain traveled to Provo on Sunday to escort a group of students back to school after Thanksgiving. The trip included a stop for the BYU football game and a vaccination drive in Vernal.
Cashier N J Meagher of the Bant of Vernal returned Monday from Salt Lake City where he spent Thankselling holidays with his family.
Gwen Hansen and Miss Coy Fife spent Thanksgiving at Providence. Miss LaVere Petty visited at her Ogden home. All are instructors at Uintah High.
Manager P L Cowan of the M ST and T Co and his family left Monday for Ogden. He will spend two weeks at a managers conference of the company, joining other executives for sessions and discussions.
Carter came back Friday from St George where he spent Thanksgiving with Mrs Carter and daughter Afton. Mrs Carter remains in Dixie for the winter because of her health.
Tenny Johnston, son of Mr and Mrs T T Johnston, was home to spend Thanksgiving with his parents. He is attending a school of pharmacy in Pocatello Idaho.
Mrs Wettle N Smart of Provo with Iona Wayne and Kevin J along with Mrs Wayne Smart spent Thanksgiving with Mr and Mrs Wim B Wallis. Wallis is identified as a daughter of Mrs Smart.
Helen Tenney Edna Collett Iris Manwaring Helen Calder Isabell Dillman and Theda Shwalter are BYU students spending Thanksgiving holidays in Vernal with relatives.
Miss June Farnes Miss Warda Davis and Miss Lddie Shanks visited Miss Isabell Dillman and Miss Helen Tenney over the weekend. They returned to Provo on Sunday where they are enrolled at Brigham Young University.
George Davis spent Thanksgiving in Salt Lake City accompanied by Miss Rosamond Davis Miss Lucille Allred and Miss Gwen Stewart. They dined at local homes and shared the holiday with friends.
Grant Calder Zelpha Cook and Don Carte attend AC st Logan and return home for Thanksgiving. Mr Calder, a college senior and editor of the yearbook, plans to stay in Pasadena California where Vernon Caldwell works at the Maryland Hotel for the winter. He formerly belonged to the CCC at Maricopa and aims to attend college part time during the Pasadena winter stay.
George McDaids and Dez Pitt were traveling in Salt Lake during the holidays when their car skidded on an icy road and rolled over three times. All occupants escaped with no serious injuries.
Miss Helen Cook and Miss Exoth Young from UHS visited Provo for holidays. Cook returned Sunday while Young stayed for appendix operation and will resume teaching duties after Christmas holidays.
Joseph Peaching heads to Ogden Sunday to serve on the grand jury. He is accompanied by his son Leo and daughter Mary Helen and friends Miss Dee Shawcraft and Miss YVic Paulson, who joined for Thanksgiving and will return to BYU at Pico.
PERA spent several days in Vernal organizing women’s initiatives. She emphasized the school lunch program employing twenty five women from relief rolls across the county. Mrs Madsen thanked the American Legion Auxiliary PTA Lions Club and county nurses and Miss Ada Wilhite for their cooperation.
W G King of Watson toured Vernal at the start of the week and reported six inches of snow at Rainbow one foot at Bittercreek south of White River and four inches at Watson He said sheep in the area are fair though some herds are already being fed with all herds likely to need feeding before month end and that feed costs have doubled from last year.
Town bulletin records visitors and relocations from Colorado and Salt Lake. Glenn Openshaw returns home from Santagiquin while relatives Violet Merrill and Merle Nile visit. Ada Cock Fuller Merrill hosts, baby Reed Gardner born, Vernal missionary class attended, and a Violet Merrill shower with Miss Karren and Mrs Gareyner as hostesses.
Mr and Mrs Harv Larson hosted Thanksgiving day with guests Mr and Mrs C F Walquist and children and Mr and Mrs Orson Stevens of Fort Duchesne. Ralph Wall returned from Wyoming where he worked the past two years. Mrs Donna Arson and Ralph Taylor attend school in Provo. Miss Donna Proush plans to attend school. Salt Lake was noted.
An advertisement touts Moones Fimerald Ol full strength claiming quick relief for varicose veins ulcers and old sores. It promises guaranteed results or a money back and urges faithful nightly applications for lasting improvement.
Local residents report Thanksgiving visits and family news. Glen Harris and Ned Brough returned to camp near Provo after a two week vacation. Rotary and church activities include Relief Society and YMMIA leadership changes, Primary conference at Leota, and a community dance fundraiser in Fort Duchesne.
The PIA dance on November 23 aided by the Ladies Itreary club raised funds to buy a Christmas treat for children. Mass John Drummong spoke on November 21 with twenty-one members present and Mrs Nick Faydoch presented Life of Alexander. Lunch was provided by the hostess with Mrs D W Seeley helping. Next meeting at Mrs Date Coopers home. Mr one Mrs Fred A Gross spoke. They arrived from Fort Hall on November %th. Mr Chess will talk with Indians on Home Rule.
The Primary association held a conference Sunday November 25 with First Assistant Millie Cook presiding. The program featured pageants and songs by children, lunch served at noon, and a party for Rethbing Relief Society officers. Talks by Bishop Risse, greetings from ex-president Mary Collins and Mrs Hilma Strebel, and a vocal duet by Mrs Thelme Buckwalter and Mrs Minnie Angus. Community singing led by Mrs Thoral Larsen. Retiring officers named and appreciation expressed. College students Jack Cook Dee Alhey and Ruth Trawley at BYU Provo spent Thanksgiving at home. Elmer Manwaring and Lorin Mangum visited Naples for holidays. Mrs May Akin teaches in Ballard. she will seek medical treatment in Salt Lake City. Mrs Thoras Larsen teaches in her absence.
The MIA hosted a Thanksgiving dance with pie served to all. Grace Hall and Beatrice Stringham hosted at their Maese home. Families of Lee Angus, Francis Toca, Raymond Eldredge, Weerton Timothy and children, and Nedis Todd attended. Lola Allred, 16, visited from Hengar's College in Salt Lake City for the holidays.
Numerous local families share Thanksgiving visits and meals at homes in East Lake City and Vernal. Activities include Wild Rose club hosting, gifts and honors at a luncheon, and relatives visiting from Boulder City and Provo. Mrs Gillispie and others welcomed guests while a new baby arrived and missions trips were noted.
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