25 Dec 1930
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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1930
Page
1
A Utah Basin article celebrates the sheep industry’s payroll over a million dollars for the year and argues for improved wool quality and handling. It notes past gains from pooling farm wools, warns against mixing black and white fleeces, and urges better shearing practices to lift prices and expand the annual payroll.
Recounted narrow escape of Dr Christy after his horse slipped on a slick ground causing a fall. Local births, departures, and holiday visits note community movement. Sickness linked to warm weather and efforts to reach the town with autos hindered by Green River crossing issues.
Sunday ward sacrament services honored the Savior's birth with talks by Elders Bruce Harvey and ODB Bartlett. A Christmas pageant directed by Grant Morrill featured Mary of Nazareth and the Three Wise Men with the Primary singing and Santa plays. Several births were reported, including baby girls born to Mrs Lynn Cook and Mrs Joseph Gimes, plus a new boy joining Forest Goodrich's family. The Tridel school held holiday programs across grades, with dramatic plays, songs, and decorations, culminating in a finish by the school chorus and a Santalogue finale. George Caldwell and son of Park City visited for business.
Ashley Mrs Alvin Gardner is described as very sick but improving. Blanche Seeley visited with Bert Singleton from the U of U for Christmas. A school Christmas program drew a crowd and each child received candy and popcorn balls. Primary girls hosted a handkerchief shower for Mrs Lewis Kidd. Henry Kloppel was kicked by a cow injuring a leg. Several family visits and Christmas gatherings are noted. Primary conference attendance and messages by Mrs Joseph Hacking and Carl Preece are recorded.
The JC Penney Christmas Bonus Fund totals 53 677 836 for 1930 with 6 471 recipients in 1 450 stores and district offices in New York City and St Louis. Alice Markey receives the largest bonus for length of service. two local store employees also participate.
Letters from readers praise the Vernal Express Christmas edition for its metropolitan presentation and historical reach. Community leaders James O Stewart and W Wright commend the paper as a credit to Vernal and Uintah Basin, noting its educational value.
A country print shop notes the effort of publishing a large Christmas issue and over eight pages of delinquent taxes in the same month. The piece thanks those who called by phone and visited in person, signaling community support amid heavy workload.
Mr and Mrs L G Noble and their baby, with Miss Adell Towers, traveled Saturday to Eureka Utah to spend the Christmas season with Mrs Noble's parents, Mr and Mrs Towers.
The Tridell basketball team visited Frank Morrill’s home area and defeated Lapoint 36 to 6 on Lapoint floor. The win earns Tridell a rematch vs Vernal town team at Lapoint next Saturday.
The First ward Sunday schools honored retiring superintendent Richard Jensen with a fine program and gestures of appreciation. Olsen gave an excellent talk about Jensen life, and Bishop James Wallis offered closing remarks. Popcorn balls were shared as attendees left the building.
Marcel Young a student at the U H is spending his vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs George Young of Gusher.
Uintah County commissioners reduce the 1931 budget to 3 516 900, down 661 from 1930, with detailed allotments for salaries, office supplies, travel, printing, bonds, and county services. Various departments show small changes, with notable decreases in sheriffs and court expenses and a few increases in farm agents and district court costs.
Sunday meetings resumed at the Eldera Hugh W Cotten and Harold Hullinger home mission from Vernal MIA with fair attendance. White Works Irrigation board elected Ray McKee president Parley Goodrich VP Elmer Huber director J C Hacking secretary treasurer.
The Christmas edition of the Rifle Cole Telegram was praised as one of the best holiday issues. It consisted of 28 pages and featured festive content throughout.
Utah motorists alarm over a 5.5 times tax on invested property and a 3.5 cent per gallon gasoline levy. Officials debate diverting fuel funds to general state use, while road authorities insist funds are needed for road programs. Protest grows as legislature meets to consider changes, with motorists urged to defend dedicated road funds.
Miss Helen Henderson and her sister Barta hosted a Tuesday evening luncheon December 22 for Cras Henderson’s twenty first birth day anniversary. The table featured a Christmas color scheme with a cake centerpiece from Mrs. Atta Chatuin. After the meal guests danced at Maeser and enjoyed hot supper at Miss Rowena Stringham’s home.
Thirty years ago reports note WD Tenbrook sold his one third interest in two dams on the strip near the St Louis property to a Denver company. The Vere nal Milling and Live Stock company plans a new mill on the burned site with construction to start early January and operate by year end.
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