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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1932
Page
4
A memo notes a Triger 4NPD member from Wintail County Utah as part of the public press association, highlighting optimistic stance and national editorial role.
Uintah county stands to lose a valuable extension service program if the county commission withholds funding. Director William Peterson notes the county contributes about 2600 annually, costing residents roughly 30 cents per taxpayer, while farmers gain tenfold value through demonstrations and educational outreach run by the service. Commissioners Biddeway and Eaton support the appropriation, countering opposition by Commissioner Fletcher.
The article traces gas from Baltimore’s first company to a vast industry serving hundreds of millions. It notes private ownership of most gas firms, rising sales, and gas’s role in homes for cooking heating and refrigeration as a key driver of progress.
With the high school basketball season at hand the Vernal Lions Club urges players and spectators to improve sportsmanship during the coming season. The coach and local leaders call for respectful conduct at games to set a positive example for youths and the community.
A set of principles promotes fair play and character, noting that good sportsmanship includes courteous conduct toward opponents, honoring officials, cheering courage, supporting both teams, and prioritizing character development over winning. It emphasizes loyalty, generosity in defeat, and respectful public behavior.
Reported shooting at the Thompson ranch near Ouray stirred the community during a snowy week. Residents attended a Vernal funeral after a week of flu and cold weather. several ranchers were stranded, cattle were moved to Myton, and Leon Arbella died accidentally in the incident while George Powers faced a second degree murder bail.
Den ef es Rio Grande Western Railroad awards OQDEN W and E Newman and Bono a contract to supply 70 feet of corrugated pipe for the Dotscro cutoff at a total cost of 2183 dollars.
A holiday telephone call bridges gaps between relatives as quick as a walk across the street. People ask and answer questions, share cheer, and brighten each other’s day by hearing familiar voices.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a listing for Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Co regarding calls starting at 8.0 ppm. The text is incomplete but indicates a telecom reference and a timings hint.
Delinquent stock parcels listed with names cert numbers shares and amounts due after a reassessment set August 6 1932 and postponed to December 6 1932. The board orders sale of parcels at the company office in Vernal Utah on January 6 1933 at 2 00 pm to cover the delinquent assessments and advertising costs. W S Henderson secretary.
The Tort Duchesne School community mourns Mary Wilkerson, a child playmate, as plans for a Christmas program and a Thanksgiving event unfold. Cast lists for Mother Goose party and eighth grade Christmas stories accompany details of the school’s December 31 performance and a December 15 sale notice on Uintah Avenue Vernal City. Also noted are mortgage sale details for Uintah State Bank with items from the mortgaged lunch business to be sold for cash on December 16 1932.
The second year Bee Hive class led by Miss Arettiry Smurm hosted the Vanguard class with games, stunts, popcorn balls and music. First year Bea Hite class entertained at a house party with Miss Jennie Simper and Mrs Mae Jackson. cocoa cookies and doughnuts were served. A five piece Leota orchestra provided music for a Thursday dance. Gleaner class hosted M Men at Miss Linnie Simper's home with games and home made candy. Walter Simper reelected director of Ashley Upper Irrigation. Mrs Stephen Atwood in critical condition. Mrs Mae Jackson hosted a house party in honor of Mrs Mattie Chivers who became LMI A president. a lunch and a 25 piece water set were given. Men traveled to Tallor mountain for funds for sinks.
The Fourth Judicial District Court Uintah County Utah states a sheriff sale to the highest cash bidder on January 3 1933 at 2 pm at the court house front door Vernal. Property described as lots 1 and 2 in a specified subdivision in Bee 25 Tryp 3 SRI2EUBM. Sheriff Emery Jonson notes December 8 to December 25.
Notice of public publication for a homestead entry by Mason Hacking of Vernal Utah filed November 5 1927 to prove final proof before Leon P Christensen on December 28 1932. Witnesses named Aaron Wackine Alonzo McCare Wilson Murray and Ashur Vo hics all of Vernal Utah. Also notice of foreclosure of a deed of trust executed by Kenneth Rich on September 2 1930 and filed September 1930 to Uintah County Utah, requiring sale of the secured property.
In the Fourth Judicial District of Uintah County Utah Florence Weeks Avery sues Albert Earl Avery to dissolve their marriage. The defendant is summoned to appear within thirty days after service and defend the action. failure to respond will lead to a default judgment as demanded in the complaint filed with the clerk. Patterson and Gibson, Plaintiffs Attorneys, Price Utah.
Creditors must present claims with vouchers to Bessie Swain administratrix or attorney E R Lawrence Cooper at Vernal Utah on or before the 3rd day of February 1933. Dec 1-Dec 22
Notices include creditors for estates of Katherine If Brown and Daniel Jacobson with deadlines in January and April 1933, and a State Engineer notice about High Line Canal Company water appropriation in Uintah and Daggett Counties, with extensive technical details and protest rights.
Delinquent sidewalk improvement taxes for Vernal City properties will be sold for unpaid taxes and costs. Properties listed include multiple lots in Vernal Utah with varied owner names and lot descriptions, sale to occur at Vernal County Building at noon on December 17, 1877, if taxes and publication costs remain unpaid.
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