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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1929
Page
8
The item notes James S. I. Wallis as editor and manager, filed as second class matter at Vernal Utah post office on March 13 1969 under the act of March 3 1879.
The notice lists subscription rates: one year $250 in advance, six months $1.50 in advance, and three months $1 in advance. It identifies the publication as independent in politics and optimistic in disposition, working for a bigger and greater Ashley Valley, and notes membership in the Utah Press Association and the National Editorial Association.
Elmer Lind of Maeser started work Wednesday morning at the J C Penney store for the holiday season duties. He will work through the season assisting customers and stocking shelves.
Mrs Zina Howard and Miss Marguerite Peach are now clerks at Ashton Bros. Co during the Christmas holiday rush. George Slaugh returned home Sunday evening from Salt Lake City where he spent the past two weeks receiving medical attention.
J UW Ratliff, long based in Denver, arrived in Vernal Sunday afternoon to spend a few days on business before heading back to Denver and then on to Colorado's capital city.
The Senier class of the Junior girly of the Second ward presented a one act play Tuesday evening in Mutual Down With the Gossip. Presented by Misses Reba and Roma Fator. Madeline Hunting Aston Anderson Zellay cock Louise Glenn and Elina Hunt. Two vocal duets by Misses Lewna Brass and Taline Martinsen were rendered.
The J G Peppard Seed Company prepares two carload shipments of alfalfa for the eastern market. This move targets the eastern market and reflects active export activity by the company.
Ward officers announce a large Christmas program next Monday inviting all children of the Primary to attend at their own ward location.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Winn and daughter Erma depart Vernal after a pleasant visit with friends since Thursday en route to their home in Salt Lake City.
Snow fell Wednesday night delighting sheepmen and sparking anticipation among youngsters eagerly awaiting Santa Claus's arrival.
Mr and Mrs W S Henderson entertained at dinner Sunday afternoon with their immediate family. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ernest Winn and Mr and Mrs Lieyd Winn.
The Vernat Lumber Company installs a cistern and home pumping plant at the residence of Haller Breckson. Mr Baese assures Mrs Creckon the installation will be completed in time for Christmas.
Mr and Mrs James Richardson and his sister recently visited Salt Lake City and surrounding towns. Their nephew Robert Lindsay accompanied them home to Vernal.
Mrs Geof Walker returned home after visiting her son Frank at the A.C. in Logan and daughter Meda at Ogden. She also saw her sister living in Salt Lake City and Arch Richardson who was operated on recently. Mr Richardson was feeling unwell.
A Bryson, manager of Leonard Petroleum in Cody Wyoming, and his wife left Sunday for home after a short business trip. They stayed with Mrs Bryson's parents, Mr and Mrs John No Davis, during their visit.
Parents of primary age children are asked to bring them to the chapel Monday at 1:30 PM for a Santa Claus gift and a fine program. Parents are invited to attend and enjoy the event.
The column records visits and illnesses among residents including DRY FORE Mr and Mrs Lerman Hall and Mrs Halls grandfather Atwood of Ashley Mrs Sanford Green of Oregon and her purse Miss Tiny Saash returning to Colorado with relatives Mrs Green improving plans to return home in spring Gospel Doctrine class led by Av a Adams with lessons missed over the summer Lawrence Beck recovering from an injury on Diamond Mountain Carnival attendance at Imperial law and a holiday visit by Alfred Caldwell plus plans for a Christmas program. Ardith Burgess broke her collar bone but is reported to be healing well.
Naples residents gathered December 1 to witness the installation of the first Centerfio Furnace in the valley. Leroy A Shilson of Salt Lake City explained operating principles and stockholder plans as Bishop Mo Batty praised the invention as a major 20th century achievement.
Heber J Grant of Salt Lake City spoke in an interview with the Coconino Sun during his Arizona visit. The Mormon church leader discussed westward development, Salt Lake City structures, his early banking experience, and remarks from former President Wilson praising church offices as among the handsomest. He also joked about land titles in Kansas City and noted his reputation for mixing religion and business.
Speakers Glines Hoefeltz Hullinger and Colton led Sunday services. A PTA organization formed Tuesday with Bertha Fletcher president Eda Reid vice president and David Deans secretary. Various community updates follow including medical visits, holiday plans, school Christmas program prep, and local social events.
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