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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1943
Page
3
The Vernal Express notes William B Wallis as editor with second class post office entry at Vernal Utah on March 13 1909 under the act of March 8 1879.
Dee Manwaring Neber Harri son and Wayne Goodrich are new employees at the Gilsonite mines. Mrs Marie Trone has moved to town. Mr and Mrs Bob Luck of Ogden are staying at her former home. Douglas Karren spent a few days in Ogden returning last week with Bob Luck. Mrs Stanley Petros of Myton visited Mrs Gladys Karren for two weeks. She returned Monday. Garl Gardiner and Aubrey Chivera left for Salt Lake. Garl plans to join the air force, Aubrey returned to work in Tooele. Mr and Mrs Clyde Chivers have completed their new home and will move in Tuesday evening. Grace Manwaring Vena Goodrich and Jean Bracy nominated Gold and Green ball queen candidates. Thursday evening charivail was held for Mr and Mrs Norman Rogers. Refreshments served to about twenty five at the Fountain Cafe. Miss Jean Harrison and Norman Rogers were married in Salt Lake temple and will live here. Rogers called into military service. Mrs Laura Evans and Mrs Iva Manwaring left for several weeks in Lynn California to visit Mrs Manwaring's daughter Mrs Vere Wilson and two children. Mrs Merri Goodrich returned from Rawlins Wyoming.
The piece notes Sgt. R. Leon Hatley, stationed with the infantry’s 8st Battalion in Alaska for two years, spending days with his wife Mrs. Goodrich and daughter in Naples before accompanying him to Wyoming. He will report back for duty at Beattle Washington.
Bert Haynes attends Veterans Hospital in Salt Lake City with Myr and Mrs Hyrum Domgaard and others traveling to Vernal. Ferguson family members head to Salt Lake and Fort Bliss. Harry Dean Y wounded in action in Australia. Ferguson and Ella Davis wed. Genevieve Haynes joins Army Air Corps Nursing Corps at Davis Monthan Field Arizona. Homer Haynes visits daughters and others travel locally. Eliza Woods of Myton visiting nephew Jesse McCarrell.
A speaker laments the disappearance of a prized bull and fine Jersey cattle, crediting German aggression with derailing import plans and channeling farming wealth into bonds. The appeal urges readers to buy war bonds for two reasons: support the government and secure a lasting investment that grows until maturity and remains cashable after sixty days.
Word arrived that Clair Jensen, grandson of a local family, was wounded in Australia while in service over a year. Harrison Neumeyer, in service more than two years, was transferred to Fort Douglas. Don Neumeyer arrived in Africa after June. Naomi Zimdell and Earl Neumeyer made local and Canada gov employment notes. Relief Society anniversary party honored Mrs Annie Warburton with handkerchief shower and a quilt. Various local visits and hospital trips mention CA Thompson at Basin Hospital and several family gatherings in Vernal and Meeker areas.
Maeser and surrounding residents share moves, visits, and family news. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Brown relocate to Mrs Alice Haslem farm. Garth Atwood visits Ezra Allen household, with Florence Haslem staying in Provo afterward. Cablegram from Carl Johnson in Australia comforts Mrs Haslem, who has five grandsons and a son in law serving. Neighbors Keith Bodily and Eric visit, while Mrs LaMar Ellsworth from Ogden visits family in Maeser. Lily Singleton learns from son Marvin near halfway around the world. Marines service noted. Guests include Nes Schiefermeyer family from Roosevelt and Richfield visitors. War bond drive referenced as community contribution.
Jack Powell came home Thursday from Dawson Creek B G in service and will enjoy a ten day furlough. Mr and Mrs Willard Rasmussen have moved to Bonanza Mines. Mr and Mrs Robert Pierson of Battle Lake spent the weekend with Bill Pierson’s parents, Mr and Mrs John Powell. Hyrum Toone returned Sunday.
Weekend in Ogden centers on church events and travel. Sacrament meeting Sunday was led by First Quorum of Elders with Ronald Preece conducting. Speakers included Claude Alfred George Swett Jack Powall Joseph 0 Parent and HMS Lundell.
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