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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1933
Page
4
Newspaper masthead listing William E B Wallis as editor and Wames H Walles as publisher. Identifies individuals and roles without additional context or events.
In Uintail County BR Utami State Press Association reports an independent candidate or faction adopts an optimistic stance seeking broader support and greater local influence while pledging constructive governance.
Mr and Mrs Charles Bands of Tower Willow Creek entertained a group including Mr and Mrs Austin Wares and families Mr and Mrs J H Stewart Mr and Mrs Carl Hodges Mr and Mrs Steve Hamilton and son Miss Mary Els LD R Sands and Lamar Davis The Ouray Day School plans Christmas exercises on the afternoon of the 22nd with a program and a talk by Rey Ones of Randlett followed by a gift distribution from Santa.
William Preece, superintendent of the U S R S at Myton, was injured when a load of lumber on a truck slid downhill, pinning him beneath the vehicle after a rear wheels lift. Reverend H T Howes helped evacuate him. Preece is reportedly improving at Fort Duchesne government hospital.
Dragon residents prepare a Christmas celebration with a school and community event featuring three one act plays. Local families including the Lees and Trujillo families welcome visitors from nearby Creek communities and plan musical songs by Mrs Engber, Mrs Wilson, Mrs Wallace Merril, and Forest Lee.
Russell Squires and Clifton Joan son hunt lions in Mester Colorado. Mr and Mrs Russell Squires of Main Canyon visit Mr and Mrs Ernest Smith and Mrs John som of Dragon. Parent Teachers meeting held Friday 8th at Rector Mine. social affair. Four men of W Tt and Independent names are being esied back to Rector Mine to help with rush work. Maxine Winkier, small daughter of Mr and Mrs Bernard Winkler, fell and broke her wrist. taken to Vernal then Salt Lake City for splintered bone. A card party hosted by Mrs Cy Fngberson and Miss Daisy Kirk at Rector Mine on Saturday 6th. Wallace Mert, Ross Merrilt, Lornell Carmine, Carl Bothwist, and Guy Andrews went to walk at Rector Mine Friday December 6th. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Taylor returned to Lapoint December 1st. Mrs Taylor visiting her mother Mrs Henry Lee. Frank Brewer returned to Diaron on the train from Grand Junction on December 8th. Lloyd Notman and Mrs F UY Pullem trip to Meeker on December 6th.
Leota notes include Mirs Maivy Barney working in Salt Lake temple for winter. Enoch Lewis and W D Alfred connected to homes. Perry Jackson and others began road work to Vernal. Stake presidency reorganizes bishopric with S Eklund as bishop and Oscar Jensen and Raymond Stoddard as counselors. Ray Jackson visits Fillmore. PTA meeting at Alterra High with dancing, punch and doughnuts reported.
Mr and Mrs William Fnright returned to Salt Lake after several weeks visiting relatives here. The wedding dance of Mr and Mrs Glenn Lee last Friday night was well attended. The ward gained a federal emergency teacher, Miss Vera Harrison, who runs a kindergarten class in the forenoon and an adult class before lunch each week. She assists in general school work and spoke to the schucht class about her Worlds Fair trip. Mrs Albert Freestone is recovering well from surgery and was brought home Tuesday. Alvin Gardner and family will relocate to the Ivan Atwood house this winter. Joseph Atwood moved into his new house north of Alma. Wok progress on the chapel contract is moving, workers are busy on the cement fork.
Community updates list visitors from Winfield and Rector mine camps, relief society presidents hosting for recently released members, and CWA road work near Naples Store. Sacramento speakers noted at services. residents Frank and Carl Merrill and Andersons among attendees. Socials include parties at Miss Betella Richards and Willard Rasmussen homes with games and refreshments.
A sheep growers meeting in Rangely discussed the cattle and sheep range case to be tried in court. Visitors from Vernal, including Preas L Andersen and Adult Tysack, attended December 11. Alma Crandel, suffering rheumatics, traveled to Vernal for care and rests at home. Recent light snow eased range conditions after earlier melt followed by rain. Snow again on December 15 renewed concerns for feed.
Willow Creek school closes Friday for holidays. Mrs Verde Hays, teacher, heads to Vernal for Christmas break. A dance is planned at the Upper Willow Creek school house on Wednesday December 20. Service cloves December 21. A heavy snow fell Saturday December 21.
A large crowd attended Mutual Club in Naples last Tuesday evening. The second period honored Miss Stein Richards, former USA president, who served a short term mission in the North West during the summer. An enjoyable program followed with readings by Afton Goodrich and dances by Owenna Faton, Margie Duke, and Bonrue.
Theodore Johnson spoke at the Sacrament meeting. Mrs Charles Batty and Mrs A Richens visited relatives in Duchesne. Mrs Tom Tumothy left for Roosevelt to join her husband and future home plans discussed at a school water installation meeting. Several social events including Relief Society gatherings, plays, dances, and a quitting party were held at local homes and chapel with various attendees and performances.
A large crowd from the communists attended Chell Hall's funeral at Afaeser on Friday. Mr and Mrs John Robbins and son Wesley of Vernall visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Edgar Taylor. Christmas entertainment and a communal Christmas tree are planned at the Communists House, with a program and dancing to follow. Vernal residents of the CCO camp were Thanksgiving dinner guests of Air and Mrs Drullard. Joeph Engberson and Arus Caldwell searched the mountain for cattle and reported two feet of snow in Charlies Park.
Fragmentary OCR lists residents such as Hodgkinson Lewis Hodgkinson and names like Atrs Etta Caldwell and Merle Alen Ilevnan Bingham. Mentions Fresno California and Carl R Richens home during summer, with December 19 departure. Sparse readable items hint at a community notice or social columns.
Uintah High School outlines Homecoming events for Friday December 22 with visiting classes alumni assembly at 2 00 pm a matinee dance and a basketball game Uintah battles Granite High in the gym and the Pep club holds its annual alumni banquet on the same day. The student yearbook winners are announced in assembly with Lela Colton Don Carter Elizabeth Hall and Harry Hacking among top honorees.
Our Christmas program planning is going along fine with an enjoyable time for all attendees. Ballard P T A met last Wednesday. Alterra high school supplied a splendid program. Roosevelt junior band tours Mondays withMx Bargence. Decorations and a three act play set for December 13 at Alterra. Reports mention Uncle Ben books and class activities, with rooms decorated and gifts being made by students.
Altonah welcomes a baby boy born December 14 to Mrs James B Murray, cared for in Vernal. Mrs Maxfield attends Mrs Thomas Hall Afr and Mrs Harvey Christen sen. Maeser school staff hosted a social evening with candy making and guests including Earl B Freece, LeRo Caroll, Wallace Orks, Nelle Gals, Pearl Dudley, Maysse Hall, Isabell Johnson, Divis Merkle. O D Allen injured his hip while working but improving. Shower at Tazell Fast Yhoreday’s mother’s home. gifts to Mrs East formerly Idla Schano. Mrs Arch Jenkins confined to bed ten days. Attorney Af B Pope of Provo transacting business locally. Miscellaneous shower for Mrs Lola Stoner. gifts of jewelry. A Christmas program planned by Maeser school Thursday afternoon. Evans Sumth fell from horse last Saturday. not seriously hurt. Sunday evening services were enjoyed. speakers included Ard G Merkley and Leo Calder. Lynn McConkie spoke for the Aaronic priesthood.
A garbled historical note mentions the Caiereity of Wyomng, t ecolory, mining and mre b alure. Ds Boyle is described as thorough, with problems of the Dinosanp Nationess Brownent and knowledge of government and scientists. Bhatty hopes for a unique and interesting Imustum.
Leota school announces two Christmas plays by Jake Snyders Christmas and Christmas Spectacles on Friday afternoon December 22. Students perform dances and songs in the Venar Court with Miss Noels directing the peanut fundraiser for the PTA and letters to other states and foreign countries receiving replies.
Joshua Chellus I fall relates dragging toe tors to build his cabin with mules and neighboring settlers Bert Caldwell Tea and Cap Taylor Oz Nye David Bingham, and others. He recalls timber trips, first road crossings, wheat grass patches, shared flour during shortages, ferrying flour as the river rose, freight to Ashley Valley, founding a church branch, and ground clearing for wheat. He notes owning the first thrasher, serving as road supervisor, canal work, schoolhouse duties, and Fort Thonberg memories.
Senator King reports a protest over the withdrawal of winter grazing ranges. The area remains vested rights for now, but Congress may set aside portions for exclusive Indian use, forcing grazing elsewhere. The Indian bureau will confer after its survey before any congressional recommendations.
Department of the Interior General Land Office Salt Lake City Utah announces William F Hansen of Vernal Utah filed intent to prove up a stock raising homestead entry No 453874 for Lots 34 El SBW14 SESEX NWSE Sec 1¢ tot 1 NEYNW Sec 15 T 2S R 24 E Salt Lake Meridian. Notary public Vernon Utah Leon P Chastensen to witness December 27 1933. Witnesses Henry Falkner Norman Olson Vernon Collier Arthur Brian. Dates November 23 1933 to December 21 1933.
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