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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1941
Page
4
A terse confrontation unfolds as a man demands an explanation from a grocer. The grocer responds with a simple, measured reply and references Snedecker while suggesting a free spot be found and tok.
At the Vernal Second ward the Lions Club hosts a luncheon with Milton, Judd, and Art Smith performing. Mrs Howard Woolsey leads. Ray Stringham, Milt Es, and Paul L. Cowan coordinate. Members contribute 60 cents each to the Christmas cheer fund. a Lady Lion plans a gift.
Red Cross centers at Vernal and Fort Duchesne, under Mrs Vern McCarrell and Miss Jeasie Phelps, report articles shipped to New Jersey for National Red Cross relief. Readouts list dozens of items including dresses, layettes, sweaters, socks, and hats made by 60 girls and Junior Red Cross members, with additional pieces prepared for distribution abroad.
Andrew Tygerson 69 an electrician residing at 727 Jeppsons area Salt Lake died in a Salt Lake hospital late Saturday of a heart ailment He was born in Ephraim March 15 1882 a son of Jens and Christina Ardetsor Tygers He married Margaret Hansen at Provo in 1927 and had resided in Salt Lake City for 13 years He is survived by his widow and Wenard A Tygerson of Salt Lake City a stepson Jor Alder Ryberg in the army eight sisters Mary Rasmussen of Ephraim and a brother Jens Tygerson of Vernal Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at Ephraim.
A string of social visits and travels fills the week with Mr and Mrs Quid Alias nir and Mrs Orvall Alfred seen Sunday with several friends in town. Alfred and Chary visi Roosevelt Sunday with Mrs Niles Haslem. Fred Anders works carpentry after Boings ming. Various families return to Caliterald after visits with Peter A Case. Sunday evening speakers included Carrett Gash, Lewis S Gardiner, and Wilbur Orks Loris Preece visited Friday Crug with Mr and Mrs Fr Wilson. Lawrence Waré and Erma Johnsto learned her brother joined the navy. The Vernal Section played at Ashley ward Tuesday. Lewis Freestone Sr and Albert Freestone in Romsey St Friday. Graft Hrfeltz of California visited his sister Mrs Albert Freestone this Sunday before training December 6 in the UK navy. Ivan Atwood and daughter Marvel and Mrs Arvet Allred in Salt Lake Tuesday.
The Vernal Second Ward held a Tuesday evening program featuring a shadow picture The Old Old Story directed by Mr and Mrs Homer Robertson and two plays Glamour In the Poconos and Christmas Destiny in Jensen Ward A ward Christmas party is planned for Tuesday evening There will be a December 30 performance of Jensen Courage Mr Greene and a return program from Jensen are mentioned The Vernal Second Ward conference is scheduled for Sunday December 28 with a Mia Ward note.
The Uintah Basin Medical Association elected officers for 1942. Dr Piper Ft Duchene is president, Dr Miles Roosevelt vice president, Dr Hansen reappointed secretary, and Dr Whitmore named delegate, with other members listed among the group.
The Alterra Alumni Association hosts its fourth annual Alumni Ball in the high school gym Friday December 26. Proceeds go to the war relief fund. Open to students alumni faculty and the public with officers including Grant Wahlquist Velma Norton and Lois Tayler listed.
A garbled report mentions Charles, a graduate of Ulath high school, facing a ten year omission in a Norther nes case. It references Fred Bingham, O A Ross, and various local names with scattered notes on service, employment, and visitors.
A PTA gathering at Avalon schoolhouse drew a large crowd with a Christmas program for children. Refreshments were served as Hazel Wardle hosted. Vernal visitors included Mr and Mrs P V Miller and Mr and Mrs Dell Miller. Weekend activities also featured FFA taxed and wrestling bouts in UkTan, with Ronald Eksund family and Richard Eksand visiting.
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