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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1933
Page
8
County Commissioner LeRoy Cocdiiel attended the session of the county on Tuesday and returned to his home in Battard the same day. The meeting involved attendees from Provo and nearby areas during a late week session as residents discussed local matters including a tie between two parties.
YA Doe Middleton a stock man and farmer from Brush creek is recovering from gall stone removal surgery. Ry Duke, manager of the J C Penney Store, returned from a convention in Price City. Miss Lorna Murray attended the BYU at Provo and visited Vernal for a Story Look Ball at the Imperial.
Mrs Tuank Iatch who has been very ill for ten days shows notable improvement and friends plan to aid her recovery with cheerful visits.
Edward Alisha Bryant of Leota and Vern Houreeks daughter Miss Vern Houreeks of Vernal wed January 26 in a ceremony conducted by Bishop Jerry Warlisor. Mr and Mrs Joseph Murray were in town Wednesday for preparations ahead of Mrs Murray undergoing a major operation.
Mr and Mrs May Duke receive guests at their home Mr Duke’s brother and sister from Ileher City Mrs Dick Lindsay and small son Tay Duke will visit here for two or three weeks arriving soon for a short stay.
Otds Weeks returning from mountain timber work for Jensen bridge reports four to five feet of snow with chasms at several places and many cliffs feared at depth, affecting access and operations.
Mr and Mrs W S Flenderson expected to return today from Price after a week’s visit. They were accompanied to Vernal by Mrs Chills Merkley of Duchesne who will stay to visit relatives and friends in the area.
I L Tracy, a Willow Creek farmer and stock man, visited Vernal on Tuesday and Wednesday to secure the old Jonsen bridge. The plan is to dismantle it and relocate the bridge to Ouray to replace the antiquated ferry used for crossing.
The Vernal Confectioners are changing their store layout with new modeling and rear and upstairs workspaces added. Dr Lewis, a neighboring shop owner, has taken over part of the former confectionery space and a four room apartment is being added at the rear called the Dome.
The Uintah Basin shifts to corn as a key feed crop for grain and silage. Medium early varieties show better yield and adaptation. Minnesota 24 and Gehu are noted for grain and silage output. Planting, irrigation, and careful seed selection are emphasized to maximize germination and crop success in varying basin elevations.
Edward W Pickard, known for the Weekly News Review of Current Events, discusses his life beyond columns. He recalls travels through all continents, early newspaper work in Chicago, and a lifelong fascination with history from ancient to modern times. He aims to use his history and foreign relations knowledge to interpret current world events for Express readers.
Mr and Mrs Leland Collier announce the birth of a son on Monday January 30. The infant is reported in fine condition and to be a healthy addition to the family.
A Uintah Stake Quarterly conference feature, a music festival will be held in the tabernacle Sunday evening at 7 30. The singers are from every Uintah stake section directed by Liegsd Winn with Mrs Carl Davis assisting. The stake choir led by O N Olsen will perform during Sunday sessions.
A January 25 meeting at Mrs Woodward's home opens a patriotic program with Miss Matt Martin presenting on Utah history. Attendees include Mrs Vern McCarrell, Mrs Gleng Miller, Mrs Will Hall, and many others as the group plans the Washington's Birthday dance and conducts business.
Bridge luncheon at her home Thursday afternoon January 26 featured a prettily appointed setting with white decor and green accents. Guests included Mrs F G Eskelson, Mrs Rulon Hacking, Mrs Fern Cirter, Mrs A V Lewit Nis Gis Samer et, Mrs Howard Caldwel, Mrs Darell Fling, Mrs Donald Bart, Mrs Wm Hall, Mrs T T Johnston, and Mrs Roy Coupe with favors awarded to Mrs toward Caldwel and Mrs Rulon Iacking.
A brief clipped item cites The Duke and references February 3 and February 10 to 11 at U. St address.
Miss Afton Bingham and Miss Malle Singleton of Vernal named staff members for the Beehive yearbook at Utah State Agricultural College. Bingham, a junior in Home Economics, to work with the activities department. Singleton, a senior in Education, to assist women’s athletics.
Dr Tarl Lewis of Vernal appointed by Utah Optometrists Association as official examiner for the district during National Live Your Vision Week February 5 to 11. Association chair W H Cubbison notes Lewis houses a modern Vernal shop with up to date optical equipment. This marks the sixth annual State Your Vision Week sponsored nationally.
The Uintah stake holds its regular quarterly conference on February 4 and 5 at the Stake Tabernacle with public sessions at 10 am and 2 pm Sunday. The MIA convention is Saturday at 7:30 pm, and a musical festival is Sunday at 7:30 pm. Fast Day is observed statewide on February 12.
The latest tabulation reported to Directors J R Douglas and Ray Duke at Vernal shows Wald farst M Rows 5a leading in ward contests with Vernon Fis ward Cnowith S Gur a close second and Jensen wad with Fred G Wall et al in third. Roosevelt leads the Nest while Neola district remains neck and neck with Boneta near the top.
The Uintah County Woolgrowers Association will hold its annual meeting on Saturday February 4 at 2:00 PM in the directors room of Uintah State Bank. Key items include officer elections for the coming year and preparations for the upcoming shearing season. President John Hacking urges attendance by members.
The Brigman and Cook families express gratitude to those who assisted during our mother’s illness and death and thank everyone who participated in the services.
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