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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1932
Page
1
Funeral services were held for Mrs Matilda Warby Nelson at the Maec Ser ward chapel, following her death from flu on December 27. She was 67, widow of Daniel Nelson who died last July, and mother of 13 surviving children including Reuben who died in August.
A man reports that R Bennion, formerly confined at Severn state penitentiary, received a sentence of three months to two years following a conviction for liquor violation. He says Bennion was released by the pardons board before Christmas, and his return is noted this week.
The recent cold snap left government boats and the ferry at Ouray frozen and then sawed free and moved to safety from ice. Officials plan to welcome the Jensen bridge when it is placed at the location.
With regret the community correspondence items are omitted this week due to the delinquent tax list publishment. All items will appear next week.
Professor LeRoy Kay of the Carnegie Institute in Pittsburgh visits his family for holidays and plans to return next week to complete maps on Uintah Basin geology started last fall. He recalls learning geology near the Dinosaur quarry under Earl Douglass.
On Christmas day Mrs Pontlia Calder hosted the Vernal First ward Church History class, forty boys and girls with their instructor Lowell Fox visited her home and spent the afternoon.
Alton Hatch, president of the Vernal Gun and Rifle Club, reports posters from the State Fish and Game department urging county residents to feed quail during light snow. He notes 60 birds have feed due to light snowfall, but warns heavier snow may require feeding to prevent starvation.
William Bellstrom records multiple yearend marriages attested by Justice of the Peace Charles Carter. Couples from Vernal include Erma L Walker and Geo O Walker’s daughter, Vivien Jay Turner, plus Miss Winona Murray. Others join from Craig and Wyoming locales with multiple ceremonies performed December 2 23 and 27.
Henry H. Blood, chairman of the Utah state road commission, seeks bids for a $120000 Federal Aid Project to replace the Green River bridge at Jensen with a three span steel truss structure. The plan includes dismantling the old bridge, possible relocation, and a July 1 completion deadline to open a new route strengthening Uintah Basin connections.
A prehistoric titanothere skull, unearthed on the Green River near Ouray Utah by Gelden York, curator of the University of Utah geology museum, is now on display. Dr Frederick J Pack notes the animal’s size, brain, and horn-like skull features, dating back about 50 million years.
The 1932 delinquent tax list for Bartin County shows totals lower than 1931 and notes many parcels delinquent for under one dollar. County treasurer W Curtis Bartin warns such small debts inflate advertising costs and blights ownership due to owners being out of state.
Mr and Mrs Bradshaw of MicGrath Alberta arrive in Vernal from Salt Lake City on Wednesday for a few days visit. Joe McGrath is identified as the former Mize Vyniate Bennion formerly of Vernol.
Velma Souttnam, nine year old daughter of Vir and Mrs George Souttnam, died Saturday morning at Vernal hospital after surgery for a ruptured appendix. Born November 13, 1923, she lived with family in Vernal and was survived by six siblings. Funeral services were held December 24 at the ward chapel with Bishop Alfred Bimper and others offering prayers and consoling words. interment followed at Vernal Cemetery.
At Uintah Chapter meeting chaired by Glenn H Miller a clothing and cloth supply allotment was received. Distribution headquarters will be at the courthouse and a membership drive for 1933 will start soon, with canvassing by each community. A Felter Society meeting will survey county needs and, if needed, request additional supplies.
Edward Aycock, an employee at the Calder Creamery, was injured on Sunday December 18 while wrestling with his brother at home. He suffered a ribus torture that broke a small bone in his leg. He is recovering well but cannot resume work yet.
Funeral services for Elizabeth Colman-Lewis 76 widow of Binty Lewis Sr were held Thursday at 11 am in the Gilnes ward chapel with Bishop John B Eaton presiding. She died Sunday evening December 18 at her daughter’s home in Vernal after a long illness. Interment was at Maes er cemetery with M DD Berry dedicating the grave. A double quartet from Gamnes and Seecond wards sang Oh My Father Sweet Hour of Prayer I Know The Redeemer Lives and Beautiful Home. Speakers Bishop M M Batty H Waller Woolley and Bishop Eaton praised her life in early Vernal Valley pioneer days and her role in rearing a large family. Flowers were profuse for the season.
A watchnight service will be held at the Church of the Holy Spirit in Frandlett on Saturday night starting at 11:30 pm. Reverend Leader of Roocelt Reverend Talbot of Whiterocky and Reverend Howes of Randlett will participate with Father Talbot delivering the sermon and the pulpit invitation.
Funeral services for John H O Driscoll 639 of Kamas who died December 18 at his son Con Jat Hayden's home were held in Kamas on Thursday. Born in Kam as he moved with his family to the Uintah Indian Reservation after the opening and became well known about the basin. Later he moved to Kamas and drove the Kamas Park City stage. Survived by two sons Gale and Con, his mother, six grandchildren, and six brothers and sisters.
Senator H. G. Calder of the Calder Bros Creamery reports an outstanding ice harvest with 15 inch thick crystal clear ice. The work will be completed by Saturday, marking a standout season for the creameries involved.
Last week Joan Ilesne announced work would start on the Babcock No 1 mining claim on Blue Mountain near Jensen and Victory. The Babcock group, located by Mr lems last summer, has built 2.5 miles of road and a 32 foot shaft. Assays show silver and gold values with potential for larger yields as development continues.
Nine year old Lythia Peterson woke early on Christmas day and, in a panic, backed into a gas stove flame. She smothered the blaze with a rug, saving herself from worse injury, though she sustained severe burns to her right leg thigh back. Dr. Eskelson reports she will recover with care in about three weeks.
Harden D Young returned home on Christmas Day after spending 2% months as a missionary in the Eastern States Mission. Mr. Young is the son of tar and Mrs. Creome Young of Gusher.
Uintah County faces a small surplus from the 1933 budget as official funds show strong conditions. The article credits commissioners Wi, HT Siddoway, W. Fletcher and Ernest Eaton for keeping expenses in line, with personal cost cuts and salary reductions noted as proof of prudent management.
Davis ward reports substantial progress for a $10000 chapel and recreation hall. The basement is dug and gravel for cement and plastering has halted. Work will resume in spring, with the new chapel planned just north of the current one.
Mrs Leslie Ashton and Miss Louisy Jorgensen spent Christmas day in Duchessg with Mr and Mrs Lowe Ashton and family. Mr and Mrs Glen Oaks of Meeser announce the arrival of a baby girl born December 27. Dr ord GD Oaks of Piova attended the case.
Miss Ysabell Hislop hails from Susanville California and is spending the holidays in Vero. Her trip highlights a brief homecoming as she enjoys seasonal time with relatives and local sights.
A jumble of notes records holiday visits and local folks traveling. Mr and Mrs Bruce Calder of Roosevelt spent Thursday in Vernal while Harold Calder and Wins Calder left for Balt Lake City to visit relatives. Tommy Hatch, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Hatch, is home from Antioch College for the holidays. State Senator Ray E Dillman of Roosevelt and other residents are mentioned amid Christmas travels and college visits in Vernal and Portland.
Eilia Merkley, identified as teaching in the Witew Creek area, was seen traveling through Ver nal last weekend on his way to Balk Lake City. The report notes the route taken and the destination as he returns home.
A short notes the President and Mrs Colton hosting Christmas for family including two relatives at the White House. The item highlights a festive gathering with Key mother and others present as part of a seasonal social scene.
The senator elect B Cale will depart Saturday for the station of the legislature convening January 3. Mrs Calder expects to join her husband later.
Mig Issaelle Adlman daughter of Frank Swatts, now home from Los Angeles where she studies law at the University of Southern California, and Phyllis Watkins, daughter of Mr and Mrs Pu Watkins, have both faced serious operations. Adlman is reportedly improving while Watkins shows signs of recovery after a difficult period.
Miss Lorna Siddeway and Miss Ruth Johnson, both students at the University of Utah, will spend the holidays with their parents.
Miss Lovuesa Bingham returns home to Provo to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Fred G. Bingham. She will leave at the first of the year for California where she will stay for several months.
A baby girl arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs Clark Wooley on Wednesday December. Mrs Wooley formerly Miss Beth Pope daughter of Mr and Mrs Join VW Pooo.
Mr and Mrs Den Dow announce the arrival of a baby girl born on Friday December 22. Zeliph and Calder arrived from Salt Lake City on Christmas Day on business commitments.
Mr and Mrs Fille Wilcox accompanied by Miss Rosamond Davis and Miss Marion Giette leave on the first Friday after school closes for Hot Lake City and other outside points where they will spend the Christmas holidays.
Marie Singleton Milas Grace Blaugh Miss Afton Bingham and Harold Helly attend the USACOC at Logan to spend holidays with home folk Charles Bingham and Mrs Ireland Lundquist. Reginald Noel visits. Mr Noel has worked in the state read department Nera for four years. Owen Wall and HH Chatwin return after holidays with Mr Walls parents. W Ashton Miley Murray Jensen residents return from Federal Court jury duty in Orden. Lloyd Merkley Jensen on town business. Jaks Hullinger, with Utah Railway post at Baxter Post, returns. Helly Grays. George Alraander Wilken Bide.
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