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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1933
Page
8
The newspaper thanks advertisers and contributors for aid in its Christmas edition. It notes strong advertising value and cites a large space user praising sales and store visits spurred by the ad. The paper defends impartiality, pledges constructive community service, and extends New Year wishes to readers.
Lovin Siddeway is home from the University of Utah for Christmas vacation. Mr Arzy Mitchell and Mrs Don Bench of Duchesne were visitors in Vernal last Saturday.
Alma Mecham and family traveled to Vernal on Sunday for business purposes. The small party, from Tri Dell, conducted routine errands and planned return. No incidents reported.
Elden Young Bud Markey and Alfred Caldwell return to their homes from the CCG camp in California for the Christmas holidays.
Mr and Mrs Cruce Alder and Mrs Id Jensen and son of Roosevelt were business visitors in Ver Nat on Monday of this week.
Special attorney for the state in the McNaughtan case arrived from Provo on Monday as the sentence, said to be imposed, was discussed.
Mis Enos Bennion of Norristown Pennsylvania departs for a six month short term mission in the Eastern States Mission area to serve as a missionary. She aims to begin duties soon and will operate under church oversight during the assignment.
David EH Madsen serves as supervisor of wild 1fe in the National Parks Jest Saturday. He returns home to Salt Lake City after spending two days at Dinosaur National Monument.
Mrs J LaMar Bird of Venice California broke her arm while cleaning a car during Thanksgiving time. She is recovering well. Mrs Bird was formerly Miss Josephine Hacking of Maeser.
Mrs Michard C Stratford of Portland joined Vernal residents to wed over the Christmas holidays. Vernon Smuin and Miss Marvel Richens, both of Vernal, secured a marriage license on Tuesday December Wth and were married the same day by Charles Carter, justice of the peace.
Mrs Cody, staying with her mother Mrs Verna Bennion, leaves Thursday for Salt Lake City to follow her husband. The Codys will spend the holidays in Los Angeles, sail to Seattle, stay several days, then return to Spokane.
A 12 pound baby boy was welcomed into the home of Mr and Mrs Ashur Meikley on Saturday, marking a joyful addition to the family.
Moses Moore of Ranchett was at tending business in Vernal on Wednesday, engaging with local contacts and handling pending matters. The brief visit underscores cross town dealings and local movement among regional figures.
Deputy Sheriff Andrew King returns to duty Wednesday after several days confined to his home with a severe cold.
Mr and Mrs R Wi Sierks announce the arrival of a 9 pound baby boy born December 16. Mrs Sierks was formerly Miss Alta Bernnton of Vernal.
J LeRoy Kay of the Department of Paleontology at Carnegie Museum in Pittsburgh arrived in Vernal on Monday to spend the holidays with his family.
Di A Boste archaeologist in charge of excavations at the Dinosaur National Monument traveled to Vernal from Jensen on Tuesday to secure materials for bridges to span ravines on the road to the quarry.
Stanley Edwards of Price will succeed GC B Cluff as manager of the government operated star route service from Price to Vernal and Duchesne on January 18 according to news reports from Washington.
All unemployed women in Uintah County desiring work under the Civil Works Administration make work program will register with local chairmen according to instruction from E J Young, county disbursing officer.
On the previous Thursday Ser bet Snyder a re employment agent for Uintah County and Diwid EH Madsen of the US Path Service traveled to Jensen to arrange work at the Dinosaur Quarry. The operation began the next day with nineteen local men selected for employment.
Mrs J and W Douglas learned Wednesday that WE Diagoo died after a lingering illness at 84. The couple promptly notified family and prepared for services. The message from Basin Whey conveyed the family’s sorrow and plans for funeral rites.
Karl Lind was brought in from the Rainbow mine on Monday with an eye injury after a rock struck him while digging egil sonite. He departed on Tuesday’s stage to Salt Lake for treatment at Wolf Cross hospital. The eyeball was not punctured.
Colorado advances road work on US 40 east from Utah line with 176600 for grading and graveling and 199009 for westward work to Utah. District 6 allocated 355000 plus 40000 for a Faiths Park area project and 7957 for Larimer county. Mabbit Ear Pass road near Steamboat Springs to open early spring with public traffic allowed during finish. Government plans to gravel Rabbit Far Pass and keep US 40 open year round once completed boosting tourism access.
Shirley Jay Weeks son of Shirley and Ruby Weeks was buried after a home funeral in Vernal. Born November 29 1983 he died December 15 1983 from pleuro pneumonia. Services were led by Bishop John Hall Jr with prayers by Carter and Wallace Johnson. Burial followed at Vernal Cemetery under Swath Funeral Home supervision.
County Treasurer Martin W Curtis reports a surge in tax receipts as the December 30 deadline nears. Current and back tax payments have surpassed last year with daily highs over 11 000 and a significant share directed to the county general fund. By December 13, 390 tax sale redemptions were recorded, and fees collected are limited to the treasurer’s office with no fees in the assessor’s office.
One hundred seventy five farmers in Uintah and Daggett counties signed contracts to cut wheat acreage by fifteen percent under a three year plan. The three county area averages about 19 000 acres and 61 000 bushels. about 8235 dollars will be paid in two installments with 1 by June 1 1934. Peterson, farm agent for Uintah Duchesne and Daggett, oversaw the program for the government.
A Vernal area roundup covers a Christmas party at Miss Fern Ress home with Miss Iras White assisting, a turkey dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Don S Hacking after a play, and a Relief Society gathering. Also noted are Beaux Arts Club visits, a Gold and Green Ball planning update, Ladies Aid and American Legion Auxiliary meetings, a Good Will banquet at Uintah high school, and various ward activities with multiple attendees named.
A 1934 season greeting from Uintah stake leaders Hyrum B Calder Archie Johnson Hugh W Colton emphasizes faith gratitude and hopeful prosperity. The message recalls Bethlehem the star of the East and Joseph and Mary to inspire comfort cheer and preparation for the coming of the Lord.
The weekly weather summary records daily highs and lows from December 13 to December 19. Temperatures show a decline toward the weekend with readings ranging from 32 down to 6 degrees, contrasting with the previous year’s colder mid December sequence.
The family thanks all who offered kindness during our bereavement for our father and husband. We appreciate words of comfort flowers and prayers from relatives friends and neighbors.
Lintah High School moves toward mid year completion with principal L G Noble praising a united faculty. Teachers work toward a common goal of promoting education to a high standard, as the school reports smoother progress than in prior years.
Classified ad offers a small five room furnished house owned by Mrs Byron Thomas for rent with modern features except heat. Two lots available. Will trade for Vernal property of the same kind. Write Box 13 Fruita Colo. D21 J4.
Uintah County schedules a public hearing on the 1934 departmental budgets. The session will be in the Commission Room at the County Court House on Saturday December 30 1933 at 10 am, announced by County Clerk William Carlstrom.
Notice states that the speaker will not be responsible for any indebtedness contracted by Mary Hartle, identified as the former wife, with dated reference D21-28 and names Frank Hartle. The item records a legal public notice style disclaimer and links to individuals Mary Hartle and Frank Hartle.
UHS students and staff rally around a merit system adopted from Phoenix High School. Students shown eager to learn and uphold citizenship, with 600 pupils and twenty more teachers joining the junior and senior high school.
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